From 2bbce9fadc13a686e85ba35cec233f241f9021e1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:37:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 001/105] feat: dht service discovery

---
 Cargo.lock                             | 2100 +++++++++++++++---------
 Cargo.toml                             |    7 +-
 README.md                              |   20 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                  |   13 +-
 crates/cli/src/bootstrap_peers.rs      |   15 -
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs     |  297 ++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs      |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs   |    7 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs  |  155 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                 |   12 +-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml             |    6 +-
 crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs |   73 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs             |    6 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs         |   53 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                  |    3 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto         |    2 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto          |    1 +
 crates/rpc/proto/node.proto            |    7 +
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                  |    1 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs            |  109 +-
 crates/rpc/src/service.rs              |   15 +
 flake.nix                              |  189 ++-
 22 files changed, 1947 insertions(+), 1148 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/bootstrap_peers.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/rpc/src/service.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 616d3eb..1521214 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -4,14 +4,15 @@ version = 4
 
 [[package]]
 name = "acto"
-version = "0.7.4"
+version = "0.8.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a026259da4f1a13b4af60cda453c392de64c58c12d239c560923e0382f42f2b9"
+checksum = "148541f13c28e3e840354ee4d6c99046c10be2c81068bbd23b9e3a38f95a917e"
 dependencies = [
  "parking_lot",
  "pin-project-lite",
  "rustc_version",
  "smol_str",
+ "sync_wrapper",
  "tokio",
  "tracing",
 ]
@@ -22,17 +23,6 @@ version = "2.0.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "320119579fcad9c21884f5c4861d16174d0e06250625266f50fe6898340abefa"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "aead"
-version = "0.6.0-rc.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ac8202ab55fcbf46ca829833f347a82a2a4ce0596f0304ac322c2d100030cd56"
-dependencies = [
- "bytes",
- "crypto-common",
- "inout",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "ahash"
 version = "0.8.12"
@@ -56,6 +46,24 @@ dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "aligned"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ee4508988c62edf04abd8d92897fca0c2995d907ce1dfeaf369dac3716a40685"
+dependencies = [
+ "as-slice",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "aligned-vec"
+version = "0.6.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "dc890384c8602f339876ded803c97ad529f3842aba97f6392b3dba0dd171769b"
+dependencies = [
+ "equator",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "allocator-api2"
 version = "0.2.21"
@@ -123,9 +131,26 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "anyhow"
-version = "1.0.100"
+version = "1.0.101"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a23eb6b1614318a8071c9b2521f36b424b2c83db5eb3a0fead4a6c0809af6e61"
+checksum = "5f0e0fee31ef5ed1ba1316088939cea399010ed7731dba877ed44aeb407a75ea"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "arbitrary"
+version = "1.4.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c3d036a3c4ab069c7b410a2ce876bd74808d2d0888a82667669f8e783a898bf1"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "arg_enum_proc_macro"
+version = "0.3.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0ae92a5119aa49cdbcf6b9f893fe4e1d98b04ccbf82ee0584ad948a44a734dea"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "arrayref"
@@ -139,6 +164,15 @@ version = "0.7.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "7c02d123df017efcdfbd739ef81735b36c5ba83ec3c59c80a9d7ecc718f92e50"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "as-slice"
+version = "0.2.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "516b6b4f0e40d50dcda9365d53964ec74560ad4284da2e7fc97122cd83174516"
+dependencies = [
+ "stable_deref_trait",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "async-compat"
 version = "0.2.5"
@@ -152,6 +186,28 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
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+[[package]]
+name = "async-stream"
+version = "0.3.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0b5a71a6f37880a80d1d7f19efd781e4b5de42c88f0722cc13bcb6cc2cfe8476"
+dependencies = [
+ "async-stream-impl",
+ "futures-core",
+ "pin-project-lite",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "async-stream-impl"
+version = "0.3.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c7c24de15d275a1ecfd47a380fb4d5ec9bfe0933f309ed5e705b775596a3574d"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "async-trait"
 version = "0.1.89"
@@ -207,6 +263,49 @@ version = "1.5.0"
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 checksum = "c08606f8c3cbf4ce6ec8e28fb0014a2c086708fe954eaa885384a6165172e7e8"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "av-scenechange"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0f321d77c20e19b92c39e7471cf986812cbb46659d2af674adc4331ef3f18394"
+dependencies = [
+ "aligned",
+ "anyhow",
+ "arg_enum_proc_macro",
+ "arrayvec",
+ "log",
+ "num-rational",
+ "num-traits",
+ "pastey",
+ "rayon",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "v_frame",
+ "y4m",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "av1-grain"
+version = "0.2.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8cfddb07216410377231960af4fcab838eaa12e013417781b78bd95ee22077f8"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "arrayvec",
+ "log",
+ "nom 8.0.0",
+ "num-rational",
+ "v_frame",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "avif-serialize"
+version = "0.8.8"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "375082f007bd67184fb9c0374614b29f9aaa604ec301635f72338bb65386a53d"
+dependencies = [
+ "arrayvec",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "axum"
 version = "0.8.8"
@@ -227,7 +326,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "pin-project-lite",
  "serde_core",
  "sync_wrapper",
- "tower 0.5.2",
+ "tower 0.5.3",
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
 ]
@@ -261,12 +360,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "base16ct"
-version = "1.0.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "fd307490d624467aa6f74b0eabb77633d1f758a7b25f12bceb0b22e08d9726f6"
-
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@@ -287,9 +380,15 @@ checksum = "72b3254f16251a8381aa12e40e3c4d2f0199f8c6508fbecb9d91f575e0fbb8c6"
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "1.8.2"
+version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7d809780667f4410e7c41b07f52439b94d2bdf8528eeedc287fa38d3b7f95d82"
+checksum = "2af50177e190e07a26ab74f8b1efbfe2ef87da2116221318cb1c2e82baf7de06"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "bit_field"
+version = "0.10.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1e4b40c7323adcfc0a41c4b88143ed58346ff65a288fc144329c5c45e05d70c6"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bitflags"
@@ -297,17 +396,36 @@ version = "2.10.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "812e12b5285cc515a9c72a5c1d3b6d46a19dac5acfef5265968c166106e31dd3"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bitstream-io"
+version = "4.9.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "60d4bd9d1db2c6bdf285e223a7fa369d5ce98ec767dec949c6ca62863ce61757"
+dependencies = [
+ "core2",
+]
+
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-version = "1.8.2"
+version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "3888aaa89e4b2a40fca9848e400f6a658a5a3978de7be858e209cafa8be9a4a0"
+checksum = "2468ef7d57b3fb7e16b576e8377cdbde2320c60e1491e961d11da40fc4f02a2d"
 dependencies = [
  "arrayref",
  "arrayvec",
  "cc",
  "cfg-if",
  "constant_time_eq",
+ "cpufeatures",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "block-buffer"
+version = "0.10.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "3078c7629b62d3f0439517fa394996acacc5cbc91c5a20d8c658e77abd503a71"
+dependencies = [
+ "generic-array",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -317,9 +435,23 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "96eb4cdd6cf1b31d671e9efe75c5d1ec614776856cefbe109ca373554a6d514f"
 dependencies = [
  "hybrid-array",
- "zeroize",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "block2"
+version = "0.6.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cdeb9d870516001442e364c5220d3574d2da8dc765554b4a617230d33fa58ef5"
+dependencies = [
+ "objc2",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "built"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f4ad8f11f288f48ca24471bbd51ac257aaeaaa07adae295591266b792902ae64"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bumpalo"
 version = "3.19.1"
@@ -328,9 +460,9 @@ checksum = "5dd9dc738b7a8311c7ade152424974d8115f2cdad61e8dab8dac9f2362298510"
 
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-version = "1.24.0"
+version = "1.25.0"
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-checksum = "1fbdf580320f38b612e485521afda1ee26d10cc9884efaaa750d383e13e3c5f4"
+checksum = "c8efb64bd706a16a1bdde310ae86b351e4d21550d98d056f22f8a7f7a2183fec"
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  "bytemuck_derive",
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@@ -352,14 +484,17 @@ version = "1.5.0"
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+[[package]]
+name = "byteorder-lite"
+version = "0.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8f1fe948ff07f4bd06c30984e69f5b4899c516a3ef74f34df92a2df2ab535495"
+
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-version = "1.11.0"
+version = "1.11.1"
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-checksum = "b35204fbdc0b3f4446b89fc1ac2cf84a8a68971995d0bf2e925ec7cd960f9cb3"
-dependencies = [
- "serde",
-]
+checksum = "1e748733b7cbc798e1434b6ac524f0c1ff2ab456fe201501e6497c8417a4fc33"
 
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 name = "castaway"
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@@ -383,7 +517,6 @@ dependencies = [
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-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad#4e4d09b62081acc4b9fdefc16180a27f03b61c55"
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  "catgrad-legacy",
+ "chrono",
  "half",
  "hf-hub",
+ "image",
  "log",
  "memmap2",
  "minijinja",
@@ -416,26 +550,22 @@ dependencies = [
  "safetensors",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
- "thiserror 2.0.17",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokenizers",
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+version = "1.2.55"
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+checksum = "47b26a0954ae34af09b50f0de26458fa95369a0d478d8236d3f93082b219bd29"
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+ "jobserver",
+ "libc",
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-version = "1.1.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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-
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- "cipher",
- "cpufeatures",
- "zeroize",
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-
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+version = "0.4.43"
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-checksum = "145052bdd345b87320e369255277e3fb5152762ad123a901ef5c262dd38fe8d2"
+checksum = "fac4744fb15ae8337dc853fee7fb3f4e48c0fbaa23d0afe49c447b4fab126118"
 dependencies = [
  "iana-time-zone",
+ "js-sys",
  "num-traits",
  "serde",
+ "wasm-bindgen",
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
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-version = "0.5.0-rc.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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- "block-buffer",
- "crypto-common",
- "inout",
- "zeroize",
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-
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-version = "4.5.54"
+version = "4.5.58"
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-checksum = "c6e6ff9dcd79cff5cd969a17a545d79e84ab086e444102a591e288a8aa3ce394"
+checksum = "63be97961acde393029492ce0be7a1af7e323e6bae9511ebfac33751be5e6806"
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@@ -496,9 +604,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "4.5.54"
+version = "4.5.58"
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-checksum = "fa42cf4d2b7a41bc8f663a7cab4031ebafa1bf3875705bfaf8466dc60ab52c00"
+checksum = "7f13174bda5dfd69d7e947827e5af4b0f2f94a4a3ee92912fba07a66150f21e2"
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  "anstyle",
@@ -508,9 +616,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "4.5.49"
+version = "4.5.55"
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-checksum = "2a0b5487afeab2deb2ff4e03a807ad1a03ac532ff5a2cee5d86884440c7f7671"
+checksum = "a92793da1a46a5f2a02a6f4c46c6496b28c43638adea8306fcb0caa1634f24e5"
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  "proc-macro2",
@@ -520,9 +628,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.7.6"
+version = "1.0.0"
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-checksum = "a1d728cc89cf3aee9ff92b05e62b19ee65a02b5702cff7d5a377e32c6ae29d8d"
+checksum = "3a822ea5bc7590f9d40f1ba12c0dc3c2760f3482c6984db1573ad11031420831"
 
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@@ -530,24 +638,20 @@ version = "0.3.0"
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 dependencies = [
- "thiserror 2.0.17",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
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-name = "colorchoice"
-version = "1.0.4"
+name = "color_quant"
+version = "1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b05b61dc5112cbb17e4b6cd61790d9845d13888356391624cbe7e41efeac1e75"
+checksum = "3d7b894f5411737b7867f4827955924d7c254fc9f4d91a6aad6b097804b1018b"
 
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-name = "combine"
-version = "4.6.7"
+name = "colorchoice"
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-checksum = "ba5a308b75df32fe02788e748662718f03fde005016435c444eea572398219fd"
-dependencies = [
- "bytes",
- "memchr",
-]
+checksum = "b05b61dc5112cbb17e4b6cd61790d9845d13888356391624cbe7e41efeac1e75"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "compact_str"
@@ -579,15 +683,15 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.10.1"
+version = "0.10.2"
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-checksum = "0dabb6555f92fb9ee4140454eb5dcd14c7960e1225c6d1a6cc361f032947713e"
+checksum = "a6ef517f0926dd24a1582492c791b6a4818a4d94e789a334894aa15b0d12f55c"
 
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-version = "0.3.1"
+version = "0.4.2"
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-checksum = "7c74b8349d32d297c9134b8c88677813a227df8f779daa29bfc29c183fe3dca6"
+checksum = "3d52eff69cd5e647efe296129160853a42795992097e8af39800e1060caeea9b"
 
 [[package]]
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@@ -618,22 +722,21 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
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-[[package]]
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-version = "0.10.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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-dependencies = [
- "core-foundation-sys",
- "libc",
-]
-
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+checksum = "22cfaf3c063993ff62e73cb4311efde4db1efb31ab78a3e5c457939ad5cc0bed"
 dependencies = [
  "rustls-pki-types",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "weezl"
+version = "0.1.12"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "a28ac98ddc8b9274cb41bb4d9d4d5c425b6020c50c46f25559911905610b4a88"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "widestring"
 version = "1.2.1"
@@ -5317,15 +5866,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows-sys"
-version = "0.45.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "75283be5efb2831d37ea142365f009c02ec203cd29a3ebecbc093d52315b66d0"
-dependencies = [
- "windows-targets 0.42.2",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-sys"
 version = "0.48.0"
@@ -5371,21 +5911,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows-targets"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8e5180c00cd44c9b1c88adb3693291f1cd93605ded80c250a75d472756b4d071"
-dependencies = [
- "windows_aarch64_gnullvm 0.42.2",
- "windows_aarch64_msvc 0.42.2",
- "windows_i686_gnu 0.42.2",
- "windows_i686_msvc 0.42.2",
- "windows_x86_64_gnu 0.42.2",
- "windows_x86_64_gnullvm 0.42.2",
- "windows_x86_64_msvc 0.42.2",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-targets"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5443,12 +5968,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "597a5118570b68bc08d8d59125332c54f1ba9d9adeedeef5b99b02ba2b0698f8"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5467,12 +5986,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a9d8416fa8b42f5c947f8482c43e7d89e73a173cead56d044f6a56104a6d1b53"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e08e8864a60f06ef0d0ff4ba04124db8b0fb3be5776a5cd47641e942e58c4d43"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5491,12 +6004,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b9d782e804c2f632e395708e99a94275910eb9100b2114651e04744e9b125006"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_i686_gnu"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c61d927d8da41da96a81f029489353e68739737d3beca43145c8afec9a31a84f"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_gnu"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5527,12 +6034,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fa7359d10048f68ab8b09fa71c3daccfb0e9b559aed648a8f95469c27057180c"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_i686_msvc"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "44d840b6ec649f480a41c8d80f9c65108b92d89345dd94027bfe06ac444d1060"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_msvc"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5551,12 +6052,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e7ac75179f18232fe9c285163565a57ef8d3c89254a30685b57d83a38d326c2"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8de912b8b8feb55c064867cf047dda097f92d51efad5b491dfb98f6bbb70cb36"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5575,12 +6070,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9c3842cdd74a865a8066ab39c8a7a473c0778a3f29370b5fd6b4b9aa7df4a499"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "26d41b46a36d453748aedef1486d5c7a85db22e56aff34643984ea85514e94a3"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5599,12 +6088,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0ffa179e2d07eee8ad8f57493436566c7cc30ac536a3379fdf008f47f6bb7ae1"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
-version = "0.42.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9aec5da331524158c6d1a4ac0ab1541149c0b9505fde06423b02f5ef0106b9f0"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
 version = "0.48.5"
@@ -5644,21 +6127,103 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wit-bindgen"
-version = "0.46.0"
+version = "0.51.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d7249219f66ced02969388cf2bb044a09756a083d0fab1e566056b04d9fbcaa5"
+dependencies = [
+ "wit-bindgen-rust-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-bindgen-core"
+version = "0.51.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ea61de684c3ea68cb082b7a88508a8b27fcc8b797d738bfc99a82facf1d752dc"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "heck",
+ "wit-parser",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-bindgen-rust"
+version = "0.51.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b7c566e0f4b284dd6561c786d9cb0142da491f46a9fbed79ea69cdad5db17f21"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "heck",
+ "indexmap",
+ "prettyplease",
+ "syn",
+ "wasm-metadata",
+ "wit-bindgen-core",
+ "wit-component",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-bindgen-rust-macro"
+version = "0.51.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0c0f9bfd77e6a48eccf51359e3ae77140a7f50b1e2ebfe62422d8afdaffab17a"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "prettyplease",
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+ "wit-bindgen-core",
+ "wit-bindgen-rust",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-component"
+version = "0.244.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9d66ea20e9553b30172b5e831994e35fbde2d165325bec84fc43dbf6f4eb9cb2"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "bitflags",
+ "indexmap",
+ "log",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_derive",
+ "serde_json",
+ "wasm-encoder",
+ "wasm-metadata",
+ "wasmparser",
+ "wit-parser",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-parser"
+version = "0.244.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f17a85883d4e6d00e8a97c586de764dabcc06133f7f1d55dce5cdc070ad7fe59"
+checksum = "ecc8ac4bc1dc3381b7f59c34f00b67e18f910c2c0f50015669dde7def656a736"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "id-arena",
+ "indexmap",
+ "log",
+ "semver",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_derive",
+ "serde_json",
+ "unicode-xid",
+ "wasmparser",
+]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wmi"
-version = "0.17.3"
+version = "0.18.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "120d8c2b6a7c96c27bf4a7947fd7f02d73ca7f5958b8bd72a696e46cb5521ee6"
+checksum = "e49d9da833ef7c4419d8c3a18f0f7a8eca8ccc85f7ab8f359281c24100251211"
 dependencies = [
  "chrono",
  "futures",
  "log",
  "serde",
- "thiserror 2.0.17",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "windows",
  "windows-core",
 ]
@@ -5682,7 +6247,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "pharos",
  "rustc_version",
  "send_wrapper",
- "thiserror 2.0.17",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "wasm-bindgen",
  "wasm-bindgen-futures",
  "web-sys",
@@ -5703,6 +6268,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "xml-rs",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "y4m"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "7a5a4b21e1a62b67a2970e6831bc091d7b87e119e7f9791aef9702e3bef04448"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "yoke"
 version = "0.8.1"
@@ -5734,18 +6305,18 @@ checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
-version = "0.8.32"
+version = "0.8.39"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1fabae64378cb18147bb18bca364e63bdbe72a0ffe4adf0addfec8aa166b2c56"
+checksum = "db6d35d663eadb6c932438e763b262fe1a70987f9ae936e60158176d710cae4a"
 dependencies = [
  "zerocopy-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy-derive"
-version = "0.8.32"
+version = "0.8.39"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c9c2d862265a8bb4471d87e033e730f536e2a285cc7cb05dbce09a2a97075f90"
+checksum = "4122cd3169e94605190e77839c9a40d40ed048d305bfdc146e7df40ab0f3e517"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -5828,6 +6399,45 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zmij"
-version = "1.0.12"
+version = "1.0.21"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b8848ee67ecc8aedbaf3e4122217aff892639231befc6a1b58d29fff4c2cabaa"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zune-core"
+version = "0.4.12"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "3f423a2c17029964870cfaabb1f13dfab7d092a62a29a89264f4d36990ca414a"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zune-core"
+version = "0.5.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2fc5a66a20078bf1251bde995aa2fdcc4b800c70b5d92dd2c62abc5c60f679f8"
+checksum = "cb8a0807f7c01457d0379ba880ba6322660448ddebc890ce29bb64da71fb40f9"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zune-inflate"
+version = "0.2.54"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "73ab332fe2f6680068f3582b16a24f90ad7096d5d39b974d1c0aff0125116f02"
+dependencies = [
+ "simd-adler32",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zune-jpeg"
+version = "0.4.21"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "29ce2c8a9384ad323cf564b67da86e21d3cfdff87908bc1223ed5c99bc792713"
+dependencies = [
+ "zune-core 0.4.12",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zune-jpeg"
+version = "0.5.12"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "410e9ecef634c709e3831c2cfdb8d9c32164fae1c67496d5b68fff728eec37fe"
+dependencies = [
+ "zune-core 0.5.1",
+]
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 04f3977..7f1d77e 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,13 +17,14 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "ndarray-backend"] }
+catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "1"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = "0.14"
-tonic-iroh-transport = "0.2"
-# tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh" }
-hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc" }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.3", default-features = false }
+hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
 tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index d26dd26..86f68dc 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ cargo install --git https://github.com/hellas-ai/node --features serve
 Run server:
 
 ```bash
-hellas-cli serve --discovery
+hellas-cli serve
 Node Address: bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550
 RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop
 ```
@@ -36,3 +36,21 @@ Run client:
 cargo run -- execute run -p hey bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550
 Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>%
 ```
+
+## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
+
+Run the shared maintenance checks from flake:
+
+```bash
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- check
+```
+
+Useful subcommands:
+
+```bash
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- outdated
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- major
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- audit
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- update-check
+nix run .#dep-hygiene -- update
+```
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 4cc1ea0..0754c02 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,8 +8,10 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = []
-serve = ["hellas-executor"]
+default = ["client", "discovery"]
+client = ["hellas-rpc/client", "dep:tonic-iroh-transport", "tonic-iroh-transport/client"]
+discovery = ["client", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery", "dep:pkarr"]
+serve = ["discovery", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -18,11 +20,12 @@ tracing-subscriber.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["client", "server"] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, features = ["gossip"] }
-tonic = { workspace = true }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
+pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
 
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/bootstrap_peers.rs b/crates/cli/src/bootstrap_peers.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index ca61109..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/bootstrap_peers.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
-
-// Hardcoded bootstrap peers for gossip discovery.
-//
-// These should be stable public nodes that publish their addresses (e.g. via pkarr/DHT),
-// so we can dial them by `EndpointId` without having to discover them on the LAN.
-const BOOTSTRAP_PEERS: &[&str] =
-    &["bad6b59cd14afc9c15ab944ce3cc699d50ecaa56241882f85c111b546feea410"];
-
-pub fn bootstrap_peer_ids() -> Vec<EndpointId> {
-    BOOTSTRAP_PEERS
-        .iter()
-        .filter_map(|s| s.parse::<EndpointId>().ok())
-        .collect()
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index c97925b..a6842cd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,24 +1,56 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use crate::bootstrap_peers::bootstrap_peer_ids;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     get_quote_request, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, GetQuoteRequest, LlmQuoteRequest,
-    Presence,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration, Instant};
-use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::gossip::join;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::mdns::{DiscoveryEvent, MdnsDiscovery};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::pkarr::dht::DhtDiscovery;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId, Watcher};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohConnect, TransportBuilder, TransportGuard};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use std::sync::Arc;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tokio::time::Duration;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
+    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
+};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
-const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
-const BOOTSTRAP_JOIN_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
+    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
+    } else {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+fn shared_pkarr_client() -> CliResult<PkarrClient> {
+    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
+    builder.no_default_network();
+    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
+    builder
+        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
+    let client = builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
+    Ok(client)
+}
 
 pub async fn run(
     node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
@@ -31,35 +63,58 @@ pub async fn run(
         .await
         .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
 
-    // Needed for local-network bootstrap discovery when the user doesn't provide a node id.
-    let mdns = MdnsDiscovery::builder()
-        .advertise(false)
-        .service_name("hellas")
-        .build(endpoint.id())
-        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-    endpoint.discovery().add(mdns.clone());
-
-    // Add internet discovery via pkarr+DHT as a resolver (no publish).
-    // `Endpoint::builder()` already includes pkarr publisher + DNS resolver via the N0 preset.
-    let dht = DhtDiscovery::builder()
-        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-        .no_publish()
-        .build()
-        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-    endpoint.discovery().add(dht);
-
-    let (node_id, _transport) = match node_id {
-        Some(id) => (id, None),
+    let channel = match node_id {
+        Some(id) => ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {id}"))?,
         None => {
-            let (id, transport) = discover_executor(&endpoint, &mdns, &model).await?;
-            (id, Some(transport))
+            #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+            {
+                // Set up mDNS for local-network discovery (client-only, no advertise).
+                let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+                    .advertise(false)
+                    .service_name("hellas")
+                    .build(endpoint.id())
+                    .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
+                endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+                let shared_pkarr =
+                    shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+                let shared_dht = Arc::new(
+                    shared_pkarr
+                        .dht()
+                        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+                );
+
+                // Add internet discovery via pkarr+DHT as a resolver (no publish).
+                let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+                    .client(shared_pkarr)
+                    .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
+                    .no_publish()
+                    .build()
+                    .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
+                endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+                info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
+                let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+                registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
+                registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
+                registry
+                    .find::<ExecuteService>()
+                    .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
+                    .first()
+                    .await
+                    .context("failed to discover and connect to executor")?
+            }
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
+            {
+                anyhow::bail!(
+                    "node_id is required when CLI is built without the `discovery` feature"
+                );
+            }
         }
     };
 
-    let channel = ExecuteServer::<()>::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
-        .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
-
     let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
@@ -83,7 +138,7 @@ pub async fn run(
 
     // 2. Execute
     let req = ExecuteRequest {
-        quote_id: quote.quote_id.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+        quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
     };
     info!("Req: {req:?}");
     let exec = client
@@ -104,7 +159,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         .context("ExecuteStream RPC failed")?
         .into_inner();
 
-    while let Some(progress) = stream.next().await {
+    while let Some(progress) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut stream).await {
         let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
         if let Some(decoded) = progress.decoded.as_deref() {
             debug!(
@@ -133,167 +188,3 @@ pub async fn run(
 
     Ok(())
 }
-
-async fn discover_executor(
-    endpoint: &Endpoint,
-    mdns: &MdnsDiscovery,
-    model: &str,
-) -> CliResult<(EndpointId, TransportGuard)> {
-    info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor via gossip...");
-
-    // Wait for endpoint to have addresses before starting gossip
-    let mut addr_stream = endpoint.watch_addr().stream();
-    let _ = timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
-        while let Some(addr) = addr_stream.next().await {
-            let addrs: Vec<_> = addr.ip_addrs().collect();
-            if !addrs.is_empty() {
-                info!("endpoint ready with {} addresses", addrs.len());
-                return;
-            }
-        }
-    })
-    .await;
-
-    // Gossip won't send anything unless we have at least one connected neighbor.
-    // Use mDNS to discover local peers for the bootstrap dial.
-    let mut bootstrap: Vec<EndpointId> = Vec::new();
-    let mut mdns_events = mdns.subscribe().await;
-    let mdns_deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(2);
-    while Instant::now() < mdns_deadline {
-        let remaining = mdns_deadline.saturating_duration_since(Instant::now());
-        match timeout(remaining, mdns_events.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(DiscoveryEvent::Discovered { endpoint_info, .. })) => {
-                if endpoint_info.endpoint_id == endpoint.id() {
-                    continue;
-                }
-                if !bootstrap.contains(&endpoint_info.endpoint_id) {
-                    bootstrap.push(endpoint_info.endpoint_id);
-                }
-            }
-            Ok(Some(DiscoveryEvent::Expired { .. })) => {}
-            Ok(None) => break,
-            Err(_) => break,
-        }
-    }
-
-    if bootstrap.is_empty() {
-        info!("No peers discovered via mDNS, falling back to compiled-in bootstrap peers");
-    } else {
-        info!(peers = bootstrap.len(), "Discovered local peers via mDNS");
-    }
-
-    for peer in bootstrap_peer_ids() {
-        if peer == endpoint.id() {
-            continue;
-        }
-        if !bootstrap.contains(&peer) {
-            bootstrap.push(peer);
-        }
-    }
-
-    if bootstrap.is_empty() {
-        return Err(anyhow::anyhow!(
-            "No bootstrap peers available (mDNS found none and BOOTSTRAP_PEERS is empty); pass a `node_id`."
-        ));
-    }
-
-    let transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
-        .with_gossip_config(Default::default())
-        .spawn()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to start gossip transport")?;
-
-    let gossip = transport
-        .gossip()
-        .cloned()
-        .context("gossip handle missing from transport")?;
-
-    let mut topic = match timeout(
-        BOOTSTRAP_JOIN_TIMEOUT,
-        join::<Presence>(&gossip, bootstrap.clone()),
-    )
-    .await
-    {
-        Ok(Ok(topic)) => topic,
-        Ok(Err(err)) => {
-            warn!(
-                peers = bootstrap.len(),
-                "failed to join presence topic with full bootstrap set: {err}"
-            );
-            let mut last_err: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
-            let mut topic: Option<_> = None;
-            for peer in bootstrap {
-                match timeout(BOOTSTRAP_JOIN_TIMEOUT, join::<Presence>(&gossip, vec![peer])).await {
-                    Ok(Ok(t)) => {
-                        topic = Some(t);
-                        break;
-                    }
-                    Ok(Err(e)) => {
-                        last_err = Some(anyhow::anyhow!(e));
-                    }
-                    Err(e) => {
-                        last_err = Some(anyhow::anyhow!("bootstrap join timeout: {e}"));
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-            topic.ok_or_else(|| {
-                last_err.unwrap_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to join presence topic"))
-            })?
-        }
-        Err(e) => {
-            return Err(anyhow::anyhow!("bootstrap join timeout: {e}"));
-        }
-    };
-
-    // optional but gives us feedback on connectivity before we broadcast
-    if let Err(e) = timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, topic.joined()).await {
-        debug!("gossip join wait timed out: {e:?}");
-    }
-
-    let req_id = format!(
-        "{}-{}",
-        endpoint.id(),
-        std::time::SystemTime::now()
-            .duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH)
-            .unwrap_or_default()
-            .as_millis()
-    );
-
-    let presence = Presence {
-        hf_id: model.to_string(),
-        req_id: req_id.clone(),
-        peer_id: endpoint.id().to_string(),
-        ttl_ms: DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT.as_millis() as u64,
-        is_executor: false,
-    };
-
-    topic
-        .broadcast(&presence)
-        .await
-        .context("failed to broadcast presence request")?;
-
-    let selected = timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
-        while let Some(event) = topic.recv().await {
-            let (_ctx, msg) = event.context("gossip receive error")?;
-            if msg.req_id != req_id || msg.hf_id != model {
-                continue;
-            }
-            if !msg.is_executor {
-                continue;
-            }
-            let node_id: EndpointId = msg
-                .peer_id
-                .parse()
-                .context("failed to parse executor peer id")?;
-            info!("Discovered executor {}", node_id);
-            return Ok::<EndpointId, anyhow::Error>(node_id);
-        }
-        Err(anyhow::anyhow!(
-            "gossip stream closed before discovery completed"
-        ))
-    })
-    .await
-    .context("discovery timed out waiting for executor")??;
-
-    Ok((selected, transport))
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 3335d7f..5123817 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::NodeServer;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
+use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
         .await
         .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
 
-    let channel = NodeServer::<()>::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
+    let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index c14192b..ed99c45 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -5,15 +5,12 @@ use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
 
-pub async fn run(enable_discovery: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let node = node::spawn_node(enable_discovery)
+pub async fn run() -> CliResult<()> {
+    let node = node::spawn_node()
         .await
         .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
     println!("Node Address: {}", node.node_id());
-    if !enable_discovery {
-        warn!("discovery disabled; clients must pass a node id or start the server with `serve --discovery`");
-    }
 
     println!("RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.");
     tokio::signal::ctrl_c()
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 8d0fe30..b40db99 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,61 +1,45 @@
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{ExecuteServer, Executor};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse, Presence};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
+};
+use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
+use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
-use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, SocketAddrV4};
-use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::gossip::{topic_for, GossipHandler, GossipRequest};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::mdns::MdnsDiscovery;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::EndpointData;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::pkarr::dht::DhtDiscovery;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId, TransportAddr};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
+    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
+};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::TransportBuilder;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::discovery::Discovery;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Watcher;
-use std::net::Ipv6Addr;
-use std::net::SocketAddrV6;
 
 const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
 
-#[derive(Clone)]
-struct PresenceResponder {
-    endpoint_id: EndpointId,
+fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
+    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
+    } else {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
+    }
 }
 
-#[tonic::async_trait]
-impl GossipHandler<Presence> for PresenceResponder {
-    async fn handle(&self, request: GossipRequest<Presence>) -> Result<(), Status> {
-        let msg = request.get_ref();
-        if msg.is_executor {
-            return Ok(());
-        }
-
-        info!(
-            hf_id = %msg.hf_id,
-            req_id = %msg.req_id,
-            from = %request.context().delivered_from.fmt_short(),
-            "responding to presence request"
-        );
-
-        let reply = Presence {
-            hf_id: msg.hf_id.clone(),
-            req_id: msg.req_id.clone(),
-            peer_id: self.endpoint_id.to_string(),
-            ttl_ms: msg.ttl_ms,
-            is_executor: true,
-        };
-
-        request
-            .sender()
-            .broadcast(&reply)
-            .await
-            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to broadcast presence reply: {e}")))?;
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
+fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
+    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
+    builder.no_default_network();
+    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
+    builder
+        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
+    let client = builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
+    Ok(client)
 }
 
 struct NodeService {
@@ -75,12 +59,19 @@ impl Node for NodeService {
             node_id: self.node_id.clone(),
         }))
     }
+
+    async fn get_known_peers(
+        &self,
+        _request: Request<GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetKnownPeersResponse>, Status> {
+        // TODO: track connected peers and return them for transitive discovery
+        Ok(Response::new(GetKnownPeersResponse { peer_ids: vec![] }))
+    }
 }
 
 pub(super) struct NodeHandle {
     endpoint: Endpoint,
     guard: tonic_iroh_transport::TransportGuard,
-    addr_task: tokio::task::JoinHandle<()>,
 }
 
 impl NodeHandle {
@@ -89,8 +80,6 @@ impl NodeHandle {
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn shutdown(self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-        self.addr_task.abort();
-        let _ = self.addr_task.await;
         self.guard
             .shutdown()
             .await
@@ -99,41 +88,29 @@ impl NodeHandle {
     }
 }
 
-pub(super) async fn spawn_node(enable_discovery: bool) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
-    let mut builder = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind_addr_v4(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT))
-        .bind_addr_v6(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT, 0, 0));
-
-    if enable_discovery {
-        builder = builder
-            .discovery(MdnsDiscovery::builder().service_name("hellas"))
-            // Adds internet discovery (DHT + optional pkarr relay); `Endpoint::builder()`
-            // already includes pkarr publisher + DNS resolver via the N0 preset.
-            .discovery(DhtDiscovery::builder().n0_dns_pkarr_relay());
-    } else {
-        builder = builder.clear_discovery();
-    }
+pub(super) async fn spawn_node() -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
+    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
+        shared_pkarr
+            .dht()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+    );
+
+    let builder = Endpoint::builder()
+        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT))?
+        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT, 0, 0))?
+        .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
+        .address_lookup(
+            DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+                .client(shared_pkarr)
+                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
+        );
 
     let endpoint = builder
         .bind()
         .await
         .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
 
-    // Seed discovery with current addresses and keep publishing updates.
-    let discovery = endpoint.discovery().clone();
-    let mut addr_stream = endpoint.watch_addr().stream();
-    let addr_task = tokio::spawn(async move {
-        while let Some(addr) = addr_stream.next().await {
-            let addrs: Vec<_> = addr.ip_addrs().map(|a| TransportAddr::Ip(*a)).collect();
-            if addrs.is_empty() {
-                continue;
-            }
-            info!("discovery: {addrs:?}");
-            let data = EndpointData::new(addrs);
-            discovery.publish(&data);
-        }
-    });
-
     let node_service = NodeService {
         start_time: Instant::now(),
         node_id: endpoint.id().to_string(),
@@ -144,22 +121,18 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(enable_discovery: bool) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHan
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
-    let presence_responder = PresenceResponder {
-        endpoint_id: endpoint.id(),
-    };
-
-    let guard = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
-        .add_gossip::<Presence, _>(presence_responder)
+    let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
         .add_rpc(NodeServer::new(node_service))
-        .add_rpc(execute_service)
+        .add_rpc(execute_service);
+
+    let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht);
+    let publisher = dht.create_publisher(Default::default());
+    transport = transport.with_publisher(publisher);
+
+    let guard = transport
         .spawn()
         .await
         .context("failed to start transport")?;
 
-    info!(
-        topic = ?topic_for::<Presence>(),
-        "listening for gossip presence requests"
-    );
-
-    Ok(NodeHandle { endpoint, guard, addr_task })
+    Ok(NodeHandle { endpoint, guard })
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 8020b4f..869ca22 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,6 @@ extern crate tracing;
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
-mod bootstrap_peers;
 mod commands;
 
 #[derive(Parser)]
@@ -20,11 +19,7 @@ struct Cli {
 enum Commands {
     #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
     /// Run the RPC server
-    Serve {
-        /// Enable discovery (LAN mDNS + internet discovery via pkarr/DNS + DHT).
-        #[arg(long, default_value_t = false)]
-        discovery: bool,
-    },
+    Serve,
     /// Check health of a remote node
     Health {
         /// Node ID to check
@@ -55,14 +50,15 @@ async fn main() {
     tracing_subscriber::fmt()
         .with_env_filter(
             tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
-                .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn")),
+                .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn"))
+                .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap()),
         )
         .init();
 
     let cli = Cli::parse();
     let result = match cli.command {
         #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
-        Commands::Serve { discovery } => commands::serve::run(discovery).await,
+        Commands::Serve => commands::serve::run().await,
         Commands::Health { node_id } => commands::health::run(node_id).await,
         Commands::Execute {
             node_id,
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 6e3dc56..017bbf6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -16,9 +16,7 @@ tonic = { workspace = true }
 tracing = { workspace = true }
 serde = { workspace = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "ndarray-backend"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde", "ndarray-backend"] }
+catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.4"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
-minijinja = "2.11"
-minijinja-contrib = { version = "2.11", features = ["pycompat"] }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
index 2086d49..7cca0c7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,7 @@ use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, backend::ndarray::NdArrayBackend, Backend, Interpreter};
 use catgrad::prelude::*;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
-use minijinja::{context, Environment};
-use minijinja_contrib::pycompat::unknown_method_callback;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, render_chat_template};
 use tracing::warn;
 
 /// Format a user prompt using the model's chat template when available.
@@ -19,26 +17,7 @@ fn prepare_prompt(model_id: &str, chat_template: Option<&str>, prompt: &str) ->
         .replace("{% generation %}", "")
         .replace("{% endgeneration %}", "");
 
-    let mut env = Environment::new();
-    env.set_unknown_method_callback(unknown_method_callback);
-
-    if let Err(err) = env.add_template("chat", &template) {
-        warn!("failed to parse chat template for {model_id}: {err}");
-        return prompt.to_string();
-    }
-
-    let tmpl = match env.get_template("chat") {
-        Ok(t) => t,
-        Err(err) => {
-            warn!("failed to load chat template for {model_id}: {err}");
-            return prompt.to_string();
-        }
-    };
-
-    match tmpl.render(context! {
-        messages => vec![context!(role => "user", content => prompt)],
-        add_generation_prompt => true,
-    }) {
+    match render_chat_template(&template, prompt, false, false) {
         Ok(r) => r,
         Err(err) => {
             warn!("failed to render chat template for {model_id}: {err}");
@@ -69,7 +48,7 @@ pub fn build_graph_from_llm_prompt(
     let prompt_tokens = encoding.get_ids().len();
     let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens + max_new_tokens as usize;
 
-    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
+    let (model, _cfg) = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
     let typed_term = model
         .term()
         .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::ModelConstruction(model.path().to_string()))?;
@@ -100,7 +79,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     let tokens: Vec<u32> = encoding.get_ids().to_vec();
 
     let max_sequence_length = tokens.len() + max_seq as usize;
-    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
+    let (model, llm_config) = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
 
     let mut env = stdlib();
     env.declarations
@@ -109,19 +88,47 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     let interpreter = Interpreter::new(backend.clone(), env, parameter_values.clone());
 
     let mut decoded = String::new();
-    let mut current_tokens = tokens;
     let mut progress: u64 = 0;
 
+    // Initialize empty KV caches for the first (prefill) pass.
+    let num_layers = llm_config.num_hidden_layers();
+    let num_kv_heads = llm_config.num_key_value_heads();
+    let qk_head_dim = llm_config.get_qk_head_dim();
+    let v_head_dim = llm_config.get_v_head_dim();
+
+    let mut k_cache = interpreter::tensor(
+        &interpreter.backend,
+        Shape(vec![num_layers, 1, num_kv_heads, 0, qk_head_dim]),
+        Vec::<f32>::new(),
+    )
+    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
+
+    let mut v_cache = interpreter::tensor(
+        &interpreter.backend,
+        Shape(vec![num_layers, 1, num_kv_heads, 0, v_head_dim]),
+        Vec::<f32>::new(),
+    )
+    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
+
+    // First iteration uses the full prompt; subsequent iterations use only the new token.
+    let mut token_ids = tokens;
+
     for _ in 0..max_seq {
         let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
             &interpreter.backend,
-            Shape(vec![1, current_tokens.len()]),
-            current_tokens.clone(),
+            Shape(vec![1, token_ids.len()]),
+            token_ids.clone(),
         )
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
 
-        let mut results = interpreter.run(typed_term.term.clone(), vec![input_tensor])?;
+        let mut results = interpreter.run(
+            typed_term.term.clone(),
+            vec![input_tensor, k_cache, v_cache],
+        )?;
 
+        // Results order: [next_token, k_cache_out, v_cache_out]
+        v_cache = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
+        k_cache = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
         let output = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
 
         let next_token = match output {
@@ -138,16 +145,20 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
             .decode(&[next_token], false)
             .unwrap_or_else(|_| next_token.to_string());
         decoded.push_str(&piece);
-        current_tokens.push(next_token);
         progress += 1;
 
-        let done = config.get_eos_token_ids().contains(&(next_token as i32));
+        let done = llm_config
+            .get_eos_token_ids()
+            .contains(&(next_token as i32));
         on_progress(progress, piece.as_bytes(), Some(piece.as_str()), done);
 
         // Stop if EOS
         if done {
             break;
         }
+
+        // Subsequent iterations: only feed the newly generated token.
+        token_ids = vec![next_token];
     }
 
     Ok(())
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index a29bd55..8a0ad58 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -310,7 +310,7 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let quote_id = String::from_utf8_lossy(&request.quote_id).to_string();
+        let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
 
         if self.execute_worker.is_busy() {
@@ -602,7 +602,7 @@ mod tests {
         // Execute with quote
         let exec = handle
             .execute(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: quote.quote_id.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
             })
             .await
             .expect("should return execution");
@@ -616,7 +616,7 @@ mod tests {
 
         let result = handle
             .execute(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: b"invalid-quote".to_vec(),
+                quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
             })
             .await;
         assert!(result.is_err());
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index dd02799..083e537 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -1,16 +1,15 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, backend::ndarray::NdArrayBackend};
 use catgrad::typecheck;
-use catgrad_llm::legacy::models::utils::Config;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_chat_template, get_model_files, load_model};
 use hf_hub::Cache;
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::path::Path;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use thiserror::Error;
+use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 use tokio::time::{sleep, Duration, Instant};
-use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
 
 const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
@@ -30,7 +29,7 @@ pub struct ResolvedWeightKey {
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct ModelBundle {
     pub key: ResolvedWeightKey,
-    pub config: Config,
+    pub config: serde_json::Value,
     pub tokenizer: Tokenizer,
     pub chat_template: Option<String>,
     pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<NdArrayBackend>,
@@ -96,13 +95,19 @@ enum Command {
 }
 
 enum JobEvent {
-    Resolved { model_id: ModelId, revision: ModelRevision },
+    Resolved {
+        model_id: ModelId,
+        revision: ModelRevision,
+    },
     Completed {
         model_id: ModelId,
         revision: ModelRevision,
         bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
     },
-    Failed { model_id: ModelId, error: String },
+    Failed {
+        model_id: ModelId,
+        error: String,
+    },
 }
 
 struct Entry {
@@ -191,10 +196,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         }
     }
 
-    pub async fn bundle(
-        &self,
-        key: &ResolvedWeightKey,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError> {
+    pub async fn bundle(&self, key: &ResolvedWeightKey) -> Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError> {
         let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
         self.tx
             .send(Command::Bundle {
@@ -251,7 +253,9 @@ fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::Unbounde
                         EnsureDisposition::Failed(error.clone())
                     }
                 }
-                WeightsStatus::Queued | WeightsStatus::Resolving | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
+                WeightsStatus::Queued
+                | WeightsStatus::Resolving
+                | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
                     if !state.queue.contains(&model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(&model_id)
                     {
                         state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
@@ -273,7 +277,9 @@ fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::Unbounde
                     Ok(bundle.clone())
                 }
                 Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { .. }, _)) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
-                Some((WeightsStatus::Failed { error }, _)) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+                Some((WeightsStatus::Failed { error }, _)) => {
+                    Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone()))
+                }
                 Some((_status, _)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
                 None => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
             };
@@ -377,21 +383,24 @@ fn load_default_bundle(
     // Ensure at least config is present and derive the resolved snapshot SHA from its path.
     let (_weights, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
         get_model_files(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF)?;
-    let revision =
-        extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-                "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
-            ))
-        })?;
-
-    info!(model = model_id.0, revision = revision.0, "weights resolved");
+    let revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
+        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
+        ))
+    })?;
+
+    info!(
+        model = model_id.0,
+        revision = revision.0,
+        "weights resolved"
+    );
     let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Resolved {
         model_id: model_id.clone(),
         revision: revision.clone(),
     });
 
     // Load full model weights + tokenizer + config into memory.
-    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, config, tokenizer) =
+    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, config, tokenizer, _total_params) =
         load_model(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF, &backend)?;
 
     let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF) {
@@ -447,7 +456,9 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn extracts_revision_from_snapshot_path() {
-        let p = PathBuf::from("/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json");
+        let p = PathBuf::from(
+            "/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json",
+        );
         assert_eq!(
             extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&p).unwrap().0,
             "abcd1234"
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 53b9323..a6f3052 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -10,11 +10,10 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 [features]
 default = []
 client = ["tonic/channel"]
-server = ["tonic/server", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery"]
+server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
 [dependencies]
-tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true}
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 418e510..c6a1a08 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ message GetQuoteResponse {
 message GetGraphRequest { string graph_id = 1; }
 message GetGraphResponse { bytes graph = 1; }
 
-message ExecuteRequest { bytes quote_id = 1; }
+message ExecuteRequest { string quote_id = 1; }
 message ExecuteResponse {
   string execution_id = 1;
   string quote_id = 2;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index cf64134..540bd39 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ import "node.proto";
 
 service Node {
   rpc HealthCheck(HealthCheckRequest) returns (HealthCheckResponse);
+  rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
 }
 
 service Execute {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
index 9ad6060..46483d2 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
@@ -8,3 +8,10 @@ message HealthCheckResponse {
   uint64 uptime_seconds = 2;
   string node_id = 3;
 }
+
+message GetKnownPeersRequest {
+  string service_alpn = 1;
+}
+message GetKnownPeersResponse {
+  repeated bytes peer_ids = 1;
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index ffaf208..d70e7f4 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -1 +1,2 @@
 pub mod pb;
+pub mod service;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index b41d523..dfe53d5 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -116,8 +116,8 @@ impl ::prost::Name for GetGraphResponse {
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteRequest {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteRequest";
@@ -267,6 +267,36 @@ impl ::prost::Name for HealthCheckResponse {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub service_alpn: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub peer_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct Presence {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
     pub hf_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
@@ -390,6 +420,29 @@ pub mod node_client {
             req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "HealthCheck"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn get_known_peers(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Node/GetKnownPeers",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "GetKnownPeers"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
     }
 }
 /// Generated server implementations.
@@ -412,6 +465,13 @@ pub mod node_server {
             tonic::Response<super::HealthCheckResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn get_known_peers(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
     }
     #[derive(Debug)]
     pub struct NodeServer<T> {
@@ -532,6 +592,51 @@ pub mod node_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.Node/GetKnownPeers" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetKnownPeersSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Node,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>
+                    for GetKnownPeersSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetKnownPeersResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Node>::get_known_peers(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetKnownPeersSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 _ => {
                     Box::pin(async move {
                         let mut response = http::Response::new(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/service.rs b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..168de93
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+//! Client-side service markers used for ALPN selection with tonic-iroh transport.
+
+/// Service marker for the node RPC service.
+pub struct NodeService;
+
+impl tonic::server::NamedService for NodeService {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.Node";
+}
+
+/// Service marker for the execute RPC service.
+pub struct ExecuteService;
+
+impl tonic::server::NamedService for ExecuteService {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.Execute";
+}
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index f2b996f..5f95614 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -31,11 +31,10 @@
         cargoLock = {
           lockFile = ./Cargo.lock;
           outputHashes = {
-            "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rlhwlUACdJyIlRg2jTA5nb2KcPQ+lCpWnhu68Z2idbM=";
+            # "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rlhwlUACdJyIlRg2jTA5nb2KcPQ+lCpWnhu68Z2idbM=";
           };
         };
         auditable = false;
-        defaultFeatures = false;
         buildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
         nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf];
         checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-deny cargo-outdated];
@@ -43,12 +42,189 @@
         meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
       };
 
+      depHygiene = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+        name = "dep-hygiene";
+        runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
+          rust-toolchain
+          cargo-audit
+          cargo-deny
+          cargo-outdated
+          jq
+          gitMinimal
+          gnugrep
+          gawk
+          coreutils
+        ];
+        text = ''
+          set -euo pipefail
+
+          usage() {
+            cat <<'USAGE'
+          Usage: dep-hygiene <command>
+
+          Commands:
+            check        Run CI-oriented checks (major outdated, audit, deny, update dry-run)
+            outdated     Print root dependency outdated report
+            major        Fail if a root dependency has a newer major available
+            audit        Run cargo audit
+            deny         Run cargo deny checks (if deny.toml exists)
+            update-check Fail if cargo update would change Cargo.lock
+            update       Run cargo update --workspace (mutates Cargo.lock)
+          USAGE
+          }
+
+          if [ "''${1:-}" = "" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "-h" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "--help" ]; then
+            usage
+            exit 0
+          fi
+
+          cmd="$1"
+          shift || true
+
+          workspace_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel 2>/dev/null || pwd)"
+          cd "$workspace_root"
+
+          # Some restricted environments (e.g. sandboxed CI) can't write ~/.cargo.
+          default_cargo_home="''${CARGO_HOME:-$HOME/.cargo}"
+          if [ ! -d "$default_cargo_home" ] || [ ! -w "$default_cargo_home" ]; then
+            export CARGO_HOME="$workspace_root/.cargo-home"
+            mkdir -p "$CARGO_HOME"
+          fi
+
+          prepare_external_path_symlinks() {
+            local manifest rel src link
+            for manifest in Cargo.toml crates/*/Cargo.toml; do
+              [ -f "$manifest" ] || continue
+              while IFS= read -r rel; do
+                case "$rel" in
+                  ../*)
+                    src="$(realpath -m "$workspace_root/$rel")"
+                    [ -e "$src" ] || continue
+                    link="$(realpath -m "/tmp/cargo-outdated-workspace/$rel")"
+                    case "$link" in
+                      /tmp/*)
+                        mkdir -p "$(dirname "$link")"
+                        ln -sfn "$src" "$link"
+                        ;;
+                    esac
+                    ;;
+                esac
+              done < <(
+                grep -oE 'path[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*"[^"]+"' "$manifest" \
+                  | sed -E 's/.*"([^"]+)".*/\1/'
+              )
+            done
+          }
+
+          outdated_json() {
+            prepare_external_path_symlinks
+            cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel --format json
+          }
+
+          check_major() {
+            local major_rows
+            major_rows="$(
+              outdated_json | jq -r '
+                def deps:
+                  if type == "array" then .
+                  elif has("dependencies") then .dependencies
+                  elif has("packages") then .packages
+                  else [] end;
+                def major(v):
+                  (try (v | tostring | capture("^(?<m>[0-9]+)").m | tonumber) catch -1);
+                deps
+                | map(
+                    . as $d
+                    | ($d.name // $d.crate // $d.package // "unknown") as $name
+                    | ($d.project // $d.current // "") as $current
+                    | ($d.latest // "") as $latest
+                    | select(major($latest) > major($current))
+                    | "\($name)\t\($current)\t\($latest)"
+                  )
+                | .[]
+              '
+            )"
+
+            if [ -n "$major_rows" ]; then
+              echo "major dependency updates available:"
+              echo "$major_rows" | awk 'BEGIN { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", "crate", "current", "latest" }
+                                          { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", $1, $2, $3 }'
+              return 1
+            fi
+
+            echo "no major root dependency updates found"
+          }
+
+          update_check() {
+            local out
+            out="$(cargo update --workspace --dry-run 2>&1 || true)"
+            printf "%s\n" "$out"
+            if printf "%s\n" "$out" | grep -Eq 'Locking [1-9][0-9]* packages?'; then
+              echo "cargo update would modify Cargo.lock"
+              return 1
+            fi
+            echo "Cargo.lock is up to date with cargo update --workspace"
+          }
+
+          run_deny() {
+            if [ -f deny.toml ]; then
+              cargo deny check advisories bans licenses sources
+            else
+              echo "deny.toml not found; skipping cargo deny"
+            fi
+          }
+
+          case "$cmd" in
+            check)
+              status=0
+              check_major || status=1
+              cargo audit || status=1
+              run_deny || status=1
+              update_check || status=1
+              exit "$status"
+              ;;
+            outdated)
+              prepare_external_path_symlinks
+              cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel
+              ;;
+            major)
+              check_major
+              ;;
+            audit)
+              cargo audit
+              ;;
+            deny)
+              run_deny
+              ;;
+            update-check)
+              update_check
+              ;;
+            update)
+              cargo update --workspace
+              ;;
+            *)
+              echo "unknown command: $cmd"
+              usage
+              exit 2
+              ;;
+          esac
+        '';
+      };
+
       cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
       server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {buildFeatures = ["serve"];});
     in {
       packages = {
         default = cli;
         inherit cli server;
+        "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
+      };
+
+      apps = {
+        "dep-hygiene" = {
+          type = "app";
+          program = "${depHygiene}/bin/dep-hygiene";
+        };
       };
 
       overlays.default = final: _prev: {
@@ -63,6 +239,7 @@
           protobuf-language-server
           cargo-watch
           gh
+          depHygiene
         ];
       };
     })
@@ -73,9 +250,9 @@
         pkgs,
         ...
       }: let
-        inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types concatStringsSep optional;
+        inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types concatStringsSep;
         cfg = config.services.hellas;
-        cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (["serve"] ++ optional cfg.discovery "--discovery" ++ cfg.extraArgs);
+        cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (["serve"] ++ cfg.extraArgs);
       in {
         options.services.hellas = {
           enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
@@ -86,8 +263,8 @@
           };
           discovery = mkOption {
             type = types.bool;
-            default = false;
-            description = "Enable discovery (LAN mDNS + internet discovery via pkarr/DNS + DHT).";
+            default = true;
+            description = "Deprecated option: discovery is always enabled by `hellas-cli serve`.";
           };
           openFirewall = mkOption {
             type = types.bool;

From 50a9147864d78eb2d51ae75bfb390dc8858e583d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:04:23 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 002/105] feat: gpu accel, executor cleanup

---
 Cargo.lock                             | 665 +++++++++++++++++++++----
 Cargo.toml                             |   4 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                  |   7 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs     | 111 ++++-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml             |   7 +-
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs         |  27 +
 crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs |   5 +-
 crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs        |  61 +++
 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs  |   5 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs             | 291 +----------
 crates/executor/src/progress.rs        |  93 ++++
 crates/executor/src/quote.rs           | 137 +++++
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs         |   7 +-
 flake.lock                             |  27 +-
 flake.nix                              |  44 +-
 15 files changed, 1088 insertions(+), 403 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/backend.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/progress.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/quote.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 1521214..407c469 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -384,12 +384,29 @@ version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2af50177e190e07a26ab74f8b1efbfe2ef87da2116221318cb1c2e82baf7de06"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bindgen_cuda"
+version = "0.1.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "282be55fb326843bb67cccceeeaf21c961ef303f60018f9a2ab69494dad8eaf9"
+dependencies = [
+ "glob",
+ "num_cpus",
+ "rayon",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bit_field"
 version = "0.10.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e4b40c7323adcfc0a41c4b88143ed58346ff65a288fc144329c5c45e05d70c6"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bitflags"
+version = "1.3.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "bef38d45163c2f1dde094a7dfd33ccf595c92905c8f8f4fdc18d06fb1037718a"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bitflags"
 version = "2.10.0"
@@ -419,6 +436,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "cpufeatures",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "block"
+version = "0.1.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0d8c1fef690941d3e7788d328517591fecc684c084084702d6ff1641e993699a"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "block-buffer"
 version = "0.10.4"
@@ -496,6 +519,70 @@ version = "1.11.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e748733b7cbc798e1434b6ac524f0c1ff2ab456fe201501e6497c8417a4fc33"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "candle-core"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c15b675b80d994b2eadb20a4bbe434eabeb454eac3ee5e2b4cf6f147ee9be091"
+dependencies = [
+ "byteorder",
+ "candle-kernels",
+ "candle-metal-kernels",
+ "candle-ug",
+ "cudarc 0.19.2",
+ "float8 0.6.1",
+ "gemm 0.19.0",
+ "half",
+ "libm",
+ "memmap2",
+ "num-traits",
+ "num_cpus",
+ "objc2-foundation",
+ "objc2-metal",
+ "rand",
+ "rand_distr",
+ "rayon",
+ "safetensors 0.7.0",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "zip",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "candle-kernels"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b8455f84bd810047c7c41216683c1020c915a9f8a740b3b0eabdd4fb2fbaa660"
+dependencies = [
+ "bindgen_cuda",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "candle-metal-kernels"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "2fdfe9d06de16ce49961e49084e5b79a75a9bdf157246e7c7b6328e87a7aa25d"
+dependencies = [
+ "half",
+ "objc2",
+ "objc2-foundation",
+ "objc2-metal",
+ "once_cell",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tracing",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "candle-ug"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c22d62be69068bf58987a45f690612739d8d2ea1bf508c1b87dc6815a019575d"
+dependencies = [
+ "ug",
+ "ug-cuda",
+ "ug-metal",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "castaway"
 version = "0.2.4"
@@ -508,8 +595,9 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
- "ndarray",
+ "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "serde",
 ]
@@ -517,8 +605,9 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
- "gemm",
+ "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
  "log",
  "memmap2",
@@ -534,6 +623,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
@@ -547,7 +637,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "minijinja-contrib",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "rayon",
- "safetensors",
+ "safetensors 0.7.0",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
@@ -728,6 +818,17 @@ version = "0.8.7"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "773648b94d0e5d620f64f280777445740e61fe701025087ec8b57f45c791888b"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "core-graphics-types"
+version = "0.1.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "45390e6114f68f718cc7a830514a96f903cccd70d02a8f6d9f643ac4ba45afaf"
+dependencies = [
+ "bitflags 1.3.2",
+ "core-foundation",
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "core2"
 version = "0.4.0"
@@ -835,6 +936,27 @@ dependencies = [
  "hybrid-array",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cudarc"
+version = "0.17.8"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0bf99ab37ee7072d64d906aa2dada9a3422f1d975cdf8c8055a573bc84897ed8"
+dependencies = [
+ "half",
+ "libloading 0.8.9",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "cudarc"
+version = "0.19.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "aed81f178e780f3d5d354d12b4c5c5a484c4a9c329ecd037ac57f2a0e0648397"
+dependencies = [
+ "float8 0.7.0",
+ "half",
+ "libloading 0.9.0",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "curve25519-dalek"
 version = "5.0.0-pre.1"
@@ -1042,7 +1164,7 @@ version = "0.3.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "89a09f22a6c6069a18470eb92d2298acf25463f14256d24778e1230d789a2aec"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "block2",
  "libc",
  "objc2",
@@ -1340,6 +1462,28 @@ dependencies = [
  "miniz_oxide",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "float8"
+version = "0.6.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "719a903cc23e4a89e87962c2a80fdb45cdaad0983a89bd150bb57b4c8571a7d5"
+dependencies = [
+ "cudarc 0.19.2",
+ "half",
+ "num-traits",
+ "rand",
+ "rand_distr",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "float8"
+version = "0.7.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c2d1f04709a8ac06e8e8042875a3c466cc4832d3c1a18dbcb9dba3c6e83046bc"
+dependencies = [
+ "half",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "flume"
 version = "0.11.1"
@@ -1375,7 +1519,28 @@ version = "0.3.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "f6f339eb8adc052cd2ca78910fda869aefa38d22d5cb648e6485e4d3fc06f3b1"
 dependencies = [
- "foreign-types-shared",
+ "foreign-types-shared 0.1.1",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "foreign-types"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d737d9aa519fb7b749cbc3b962edcf310a8dd1f4b67c91c4f83975dbdd17d965"
+dependencies = [
+ "foreign-types-macros",
+ "foreign-types-shared 0.3.1",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "foreign-types-macros"
+version = "0.2.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1a5c6c585bc94aaf2c7b51dd4c2ba22680844aba4c687be581871a6f518c5742"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -1384,6 +1549,12 @@ version = "0.1.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "00b0228411908ca8685dba7fc2cdd70ec9990a6e753e89b6ac91a84c40fbaf4b"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "foreign-types-shared"
+version = "0.3.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "aa9a19cbb55df58761df49b23516a86d432839add4af60fc256da840f66ed35b"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "form_urlencoded"
 version = "1.2.2"
@@ -1515,12 +1686,32 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "ab96b703d31950f1aeddded248bc95543c9efc7ac9c4a21fda8703a83ee35451"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-c32",
- "gemm-c64",
- "gemm-common",
- "gemm-f16",
- "gemm-f32",
- "gemm-f64",
+ "gemm-c32 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-c64 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-f16 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-f32 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-f64 0.18.2",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "aa0673db364b12263d103b68337a68fbecc541d6f6b61ba72fe438654709eacb"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-c32 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-c64 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-f16 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-f32 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-f64 0.19.0",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
  "paste",
@@ -1535,7 +1726,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "f6db9fd9f40421d00eea9dd0770045a5603b8d684654816637732463f4073847"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-common",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-c32"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "086936dbdcb99e37aad81d320f98f670e53c1e55a98bee70573e83f95beb128c"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
  "paste",
@@ -1550,7 +1756,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "dfcad8a3d35a43758330b635d02edad980c1e143dc2f21e6fd25f9e4eada8edf"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-common",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-c64"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "20c8aeeeec425959bda4d9827664029ba1501a90a0d1e6228e48bef741db3a3f"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
  "paste",
@@ -1572,7 +1793,28 @@ dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
  "once_cell",
  "paste",
- "pulp",
+ "pulp 0.21.5",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "rayon",
+ "seq-macro",
+ "sysctl",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-common"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "88027625910cc9b1085aaaa1c4bc46bb3a36aad323452b33c25b5e4e7c8e2a3e"
+dependencies = [
+ "bytemuck",
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "half",
+ "libm",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "once_cell",
+ "paste",
+ "pulp 0.22.2",
  "raw-cpuid",
  "rayon",
  "seq-macro",
@@ -1586,8 +1828,26 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "cff95ae3259432f3c3410eaa919033cd03791d81cebd18018393dc147952e109"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-common",
- "gemm-f32",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "gemm-f32 0.18.2",
+ "half",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "rayon",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-f16"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e3df7a55202e6cd6739d82ae3399c8e0c7e1402859b30e4cb780e61525d9486e"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
+ "gemm-f32 0.19.0",
  "half",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
@@ -1604,7 +1864,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "bc8d3d4385393304f407392f754cd2dc4b315d05063f62cf09f47b58de276864"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-common",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-f32"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "02e0b8c9da1fbec6e3e3ab2ce6bc259ef18eb5f6f0d3e4edf54b75f9fd41a81c"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
  "paste",
@@ -1619,7 +1894,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "35b2a4f76ce4b8b16eadc11ccf2e083252d8237c1b589558a49b0183545015bd"
 dependencies = [
  "dyn-stack",
- "gemm-common",
+ "gemm-common 0.18.2",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-traits",
+ "paste",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "seq-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "gemm-f64"
+version = "0.19.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "056131e8f2a521bfab322f804ccd652520c79700d81209e9d9275bbdecaadc6a"
+dependencies = [
+ "dyn-stack",
+ "gemm-common 0.19.0",
  "num-complex",
  "num-traits",
  "paste",
@@ -1702,6 +1992,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "weezl",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "glob"
+version = "0.3.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0cc23270f6e1808e30a928bdc84dea0b9b4136a8bc82338574f23baf47bbd280"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "gloo-timers"
 version = "0.3.0"
@@ -1743,6 +2039,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "crunchy",
  "num-traits",
+ "rand",
+ "rand_distr",
  "zerocopy",
 ]
 
@@ -2105,7 +2403,7 @@ checksum = "4c6b649701667bbe825c3b7e6388cb521c23d88644678e83c0c4d0a621a34b43"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "potential_utf",
- "yoke",
+ "yoke 0.8.1",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerovec",
 ]
@@ -2172,7 +2470,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "icu_locale_core",
  "writeable",
- "yoke",
+ "yoke 0.8.1",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerotrie",
  "zerovec",
@@ -2625,6 +2923,26 @@ dependencies = [
  "cc",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "libloading"
+version = "0.8.9"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d7c4b02199fee7c5d21a5ae7d8cfa79a6ef5bb2fc834d6e9058e89c825efdc55"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "windows-link",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "libloading"
+version = "0.9.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "754ca22de805bb5744484a5b151a9e1a8e837d5dc232c2d7d8c2e3492edc8b60"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "windows-link",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "libm"
 version = "0.2.16"
@@ -2637,7 +2955,7 @@ version = "0.1.12"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "3d0b95e02c851351f877147b7deea7b1afb1df71b63aa5f8270716e0c5720616"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "libc",
 ]
 
@@ -2755,6 +3073,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "tracing",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "malloc_buf"
+version = "0.0.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "62bb907fe88d54d8d9ce32a3cceab4218ed2f6b7d35617cafe9adf84e43919cb"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "matchers"
 version = "0.2.0"
@@ -2770,16 +3097,6 @@ version = "0.8.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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- "autocfg",
- "rawpointer",
-]
-
 [[package]]
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 checksum = "744133e4a0e0a658e1374cf3bf8e415c4052a15a111acd372764c55b4177d490"
 dependencies = [
  "libc",
+ "stable_deref_trait",
+]
+
+[[package]]
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+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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+dependencies = [
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "block",
+ "core-graphics-types",
+ "foreign-types 0.5.0",
+ "log",
+ "objc",
+ "paste",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2983,21 +3316,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tempfile",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "ndarray"
-version = "0.17.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "520080814a7a6b4a6e9070823bb24b4531daac8c4627e08ba5de8c5ef2f2752d"
-dependencies = [
- "matrixmultiply",
- "num-complex",
- "num-integer",
- "num-traits",
- "portable-atomic",
- "portable-atomic-util",
- "rawpointer",
-]
-
 [[package]]
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 checksum = "3ec2f5b6839be2a19d7fa5aab5bc444380f6311c2b693551cb80f45caaa7b5ef"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "libc",
  "log",
  "netlink-packet-core",
@@ -3047,7 +3365,7 @@ version = "0.28.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "4ce3636fa715e988114552619582b530481fd5ef176a1e5c1bf024077c2c9445"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "libc",
  "log",
  "netlink-packet-core",
@@ -3171,6 +3489,20 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "num"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "35bd024e8b2ff75562e5f34e7f4905839deb4b22955ef5e73d2fea1b9813cb23"
+dependencies = [
+ "num-bigint",
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-integer",
+ "num-iter",
+ "num-rational",
+ "num-traits",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "num-bigint"
 version = "0.4.6"
@@ -3217,6 +3549,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "num-iter"
+version = "0.1.45"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1429034a0490724d0075ebb2bc9e875d6503c3cf69e235a8941aa757d83ef5bf"
+dependencies = [
+ "autocfg",
+ "num-integer",
+ "num-traits",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "num-rational"
 version = "0.4.2"
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 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "830b246a0e5f20af87141b25c173cd1b609bd7779a4617d6ec582abaf90870f3"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "objc"
+version = "0.2.7"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "915b1b472bc21c53464d6c8461c9d3af805ba1ef837e1cac254428f4a77177b1"
+dependencies = [
+ "malloc_buf",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "objc2"
 version = "0.6.3"
@@ -3300,7 +3652,7 @@ version = "0.3.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2a180dd8642fa45cdb7dd721cd4c11b1cadd4929ce112ebd8b9f5803cc79d536"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "block2",
  "dispatch2",
  "libc",
@@ -3313,13 +3665,40 @@ version = "4.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "ef25abbcd74fb2609453eb695bd2f860d389e457f67dc17cafc8b8cbc89d0c33"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "objc2-foundation"
+version = "0.3.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e3e0adef53c21f888deb4fa59fc59f7eb17404926ee8a6f59f5df0fd7f9f3272"
+dependencies = [
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "block2",
+ "libc",
+ "objc2",
+ "objc2-core-foundation",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "objc2-metal"
+version = "0.3.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "a0125f776a10d00af4152d74616409f0d4a2053a6f57fa5b7d6aa2854ac04794"
+dependencies = [
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "block2",
+ "dispatch2",
+ "objc2",
+ "objc2-core-foundation",
+ "objc2-foundation",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "objc2-security"
 version = "0.3.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "709fe137109bd1e8b5a99390f77a7d8b2961dafc1a1c5db8f2e60329ad6d895a"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "objc2",
  "objc2-core-foundation",
 ]
@@ -3330,7 +3709,7 @@ version = "0.3.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "7216bd11cbda54ccabcab84d523dc93b858ec75ecfb3a7d89513fa22464da396"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "dispatch2",
  "libc",
  "objc2",
@@ -3360,7 +3739,7 @@ version = "6.5.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "336b9c63443aceef14bea841b899035ae3abe89b7c486aaf4c5bd8aafedac3f0"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "libc",
  "once_cell",
  "onig_sys",
@@ -3392,9 +3771,9 @@ version = "0.10.75"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "08838db121398ad17ab8531ce9de97b244589089e290a384c900cb9ff7434328"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "cfg-if",
- "foreign-types",
+ "foreign-types 0.3.2",
  "libc",
  "once_cell",
  "openssl-macros",
@@ -3622,7 +4001,7 @@ version = "0.18.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "97baced388464909d42d89643fe4361939af9b7ce7a31ee32a168f832a70f2a0"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "crc32fast",
  "fdeflate",
  "flate2",
@@ -3635,15 +4014,6 @@ version = "1.13.1"
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-[[package]]
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-version = "0.2.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7a9db96d7fa8782dd8c15ce32ffe8680bbd1e978a43bf51a34d39483540495f5"
-dependencies = [
- "portable-atomic",
-]
-
 [[package]]
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@@ -3829,7 +4199,7 @@ version = "0.13.0"
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 checksum = "1e8bbe1a966bd2f362681a44f6edce3c2310ac21e4d5067a6e7ec396297a6ea0"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "memchr",
  "unicase",
 ]
@@ -3857,6 +4227,29 @@ dependencies = [
  "version_check",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "pulp"
+version = "0.22.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "2e205bb30d5b916c55e584c22201771bcf2bad9aabd5d4127f38387140c38632"
+dependencies = [
+ "bytemuck",
+ "cfg-if",
+ "libm",
+ "num-complex",
+ "paste",
+ "pulp-wasm-simd-flag",
+ "raw-cpuid",
+ "reborrow",
+ "version_check",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "pulp-wasm-simd-flag"
+version = "0.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "40e24eee682d89fb193496edf918a7f407d30175b2e785fe057e4392dfd182e0"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "pxfm"
 version = "0.1.27"
@@ -3989,6 +4382,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "rand_distr"
+version = "0.5.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6a8615d50dcf34fa31f7ab52692afec947c4dd0ab803cc87cb3b0b4570ff7463"
+dependencies = [
+ "num-traits",
+ "rand",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "rav1e"
 version = "0.8.1"
@@ -4045,15 +4448,9 @@ version = "11.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "498cd0dc59d73224351ee52a95fee0f1a617a2eae0e7d9d720cc622c73a54186"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "rawpointer"
-version = "0.2.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "60a357793950651c4ed0f3f52338f53b2f809f32d83a07f72909fa13e4c6c1e3"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "rayon"
 version = "1.11.0"
@@ -4097,7 +4494,7 @@ version = "0.5.18"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "ed2bf2547551a7053d6fdfafda3f938979645c44812fbfcda098faae3f1a362d"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -4234,7 +4631,7 @@ version = "1.1.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "146c9e247ccc180c1f61615433868c99f3de3ae256a30a43b49f67c2d9171f34"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "errno",
  "libc",
  "linux-raw-sys",
@@ -4289,6 +4686,16 @@ version = "1.0.23"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9774ba4a74de5f7b1c1451ed6cd5285a32eddb5cccb8cc655a4e50009e06477f"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "safetensors"
+version = "0.4.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "44560c11236a6130a46ce36c836a62936dc81ebf8c36a37947423571be0e55b6"
+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "safetensors"
 version = "0.7.0"
@@ -4336,7 +4743,7 @@ version = "2.11.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "897b2245f0b511c87893af39b033e5ca9cce68824c4d7e7630b5a1d339658d02"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "core-foundation",
  "core-foundation-sys",
  "libc",
@@ -4548,7 +4955,7 @@ version = "0.9.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "dee851d0e5e7af3721faea1843e8015e820a234f81fda3dea9247e15bac9a86a"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -4757,7 +5164,7 @@ version = "0.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "01198a2debb237c62b6826ec7081082d951f46dbb64b0e8c7649a452230d1dfc"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "byteorder",
  "enum-as-inner",
  "libc",
@@ -4771,7 +5178,7 @@ version = "0.7.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a13f3d0daba03132c0aa9767f98351b3488edc2c100cda2d2ec2b04f3d8d3c8b"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "core-foundation",
  "system-configuration-sys",
 ]
@@ -5242,7 +5649,7 @@ version = "0.6.8"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "d4e6559d53cc268e5031cd8429d05415bc4cb4aefc4aa5d6cc35fbf5b924a1f8"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "bytes",
  "futures-util",
  "http",
@@ -5334,12 +5741,66 @@ version = "0.2.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "e421abadd41a4225275504ea4d6566923418b7f05506fbc9c0fe86ba7396114b"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "typed-path"
+version = "0.12.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8e28f89b80c87b8fb0cf04ab448d5dd0dd0ade2f8891bae878de66a75a28600e"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "typenum"
 version = "1.19.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "562d481066bde0658276a35467c4af00bdc6ee726305698a55b86e61d7ad82bb"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ug"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "76b761acf8af3494640d826a8609e2265e19778fb43306c7f15379c78c9b05b0"
+dependencies = [
+ "gemm 0.18.2",
+ "half",
+ "libloading 0.8.9",
+ "memmap2",
+ "num",
+ "num-traits",
+ "num_cpus",
+ "rayon",
+ "safetensors 0.4.5",
+ "serde",
+ "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "tracing",
+ "yoke 0.7.5",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "ug-cuda"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9f0a1fa748f26166778c33b8498255ebb7c6bffb472bcc0a72839e07ebb1d9b5"
+dependencies = [
+ "cudarc 0.17.8",
+ "half",
+ "serde",
+ "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "ug",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "ug-metal"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9f7adf545a99a086d362efc739e7cf4317c18cbeda22706000fd434d70ea3d95"
+dependencies = [
+ "half",
+ "metal",
+ "objc",
+ "serde",
+ "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "ug",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "unicase"
 version = "2.9.0"
@@ -5667,7 +6128,7 @@ version = "0.244.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "47b807c72e1bac69382b3a6fb3dbe8ea4c0ed87ff5629b8685ae6b9a611028fe"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "hashbrown 0.15.5",
  "indexmap",
  "semver",
@@ -6183,7 +6644,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9d66ea20e9553b30172b5e831994e35fbde2d165325bec84fc43dbf6f4eb9cb2"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
- "bitflags",
+ "bitflags 2.10.0",
  "indexmap",
  "log",
  "serde",
@@ -6274,6 +6735,18 @@ version = "0.8.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "7a5a4b21e1a62b67a2970e6831bc091d7b87e119e7f9791aef9702e3bef04448"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "yoke"
+version = "0.7.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "120e6aef9aa629e3d4f52dc8cc43a015c7724194c97dfaf45180d2daf2b77f40"
+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+ "stable_deref_trait",
+ "yoke-derive 0.7.5",
+ "zerofrom",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "yoke"
 version = "0.8.1"
@@ -6281,10 +6754,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "72d6e5c6afb84d73944e5cedb052c4680d5657337201555f9f2a16b7406d4954"
 dependencies = [
  "stable_deref_trait",
- "yoke-derive",
+ "yoke-derive 0.8.1",
  "zerofrom",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "yoke-derive"
+version = "0.7.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "2380878cad4ac9aac1e2435f3eb4020e8374b5f13c296cb75b4620ff8e229154"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+ "synstructure",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "yoke-derive"
 version = "0.8.1"
@@ -6371,7 +6856,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2a59c17a5562d507e4b54960e8569ebee33bee890c70aa3fe7b97e85a9fd7851"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
- "yoke",
+ "yoke 0.8.1",
  "zerofrom",
 ]
 
@@ -6381,7 +6866,7 @@ version = "0.11.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "6c28719294829477f525be0186d13efa9a3c602f7ec202ca9e353d310fb9a002"
 dependencies = [
- "yoke",
+ "yoke 0.8.1",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerovec-derive",
 ]
@@ -6397,6 +6882,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "zip"
+version = "7.4.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cc12baa6db2b15a140161ce53d72209dacea594230798c24774139b54ecaa980"
+dependencies = [
+ "crc32fast",
+ "indexmap",
+ "memchr",
+ "typed-path",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "zmij"
 version = "1.0.21"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 7f1d77e..806bb62 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "ndarray-backend"] }
-catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "1"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 0754c02..089a9b9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -10,8 +10,10 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 [features]
 default = ["client", "discovery"]
 client = ["hellas-rpc/client", "dep:tonic-iroh-transport", "tonic-iroh-transport/client"]
-discovery = ["client", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery", "dep:pkarr"]
+discovery = ["client", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery", "dep:pkarr"]
 serve = ["discovery", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
+cuda = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+metal = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -27,6 +29,9 @@ tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
 
+[target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
+hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
+
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index a6842cd..422c612 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tokio::time::Duration;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic::Code;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
@@ -63,10 +65,30 @@ pub async fn run(
         .await
         .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
 
-    let channel = match node_id {
-        Some(id) => ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
-            .await
-            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {id}"))?,
+    let quote_req = GetQuoteRequest {
+        payload: Some(get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(LlmQuoteRequest {
+            huggingface_model_id: model.clone(),
+            prompt: prompt.clone(),
+            max_seq,
+        })),
+    };
+    info!("Getting quote... {quote_req:?}");
+
+    let (mut client, quote) = match node_id {
+        Some(id) => {
+            let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
+                .await
+                .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {id}"))?;
+            let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+            let quote = client
+                .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
+                .await
+                .context("GetQuote RPC failed")?
+                .into_inner();
+            (client, quote)
+        }
         None => {
             #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
             {
@@ -99,12 +121,66 @@ pub async fn run(
                 let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
                 registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
                 registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
-                registry
+
+                let mut locator = registry
                     .find::<ExecuteService>()
                     .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
-                    .first()
-                    .await
-                    .context("failed to discover and connect to executor")?
+                    .start();
+
+                let mut ready_client_quote = None;
+                let mut not_ready_count = 0usize;
+                let mut discovery_errors = 0usize;
+                let mut quote_errors = 0usize;
+
+                while let Some(next_channel) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut locator).await {
+                    let channel = match next_channel {
+                        Ok(channel) => channel,
+                        Err(err) => {
+                            discovery_errors += 1;
+                            debug!("discovered candidate failed to connect: {err:#}");
+                            continue;
+                        }
+                    };
+
+                    let mut candidate = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+                        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+                        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+
+                    match candidate.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+                        Ok(resp) => {
+                            ready_client_quote = Some((candidate, resp.into_inner()));
+                            break;
+                        }
+                        Err(status) => {
+                            let is_weights_not_ready = status.code() == Code::FailedPrecondition;
+                            if is_weights_not_ready {
+                                not_ready_count += 1;
+                                info!(
+                                    model = %model,
+                                    "discovered executor missing requested weights, trying next provider"
+                                );
+                                continue;
+                            }
+
+                            quote_errors += 1;
+                            debug!("discovered executor rejected quote: {status}");
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                match ready_client_quote {
+                    Some((client, quote)) => (client, quote),
+                    None => {
+                        if not_ready_count > 0 {
+                            anyhow::bail!(
+                                "no discovered executor had weights ready for model {model} (not_ready={not_ready_count}, discovery_errors={discovery_errors}, quote_errors={quote_errors})"
+                            );
+                        }
+                        anyhow::bail!(
+                            "failed to discover an executor that can serve the request (discovery_errors={discovery_errors}, quote_errors={quote_errors})"
+                        );
+                    }
+                }
             }
             #[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
             {
@@ -115,25 +191,6 @@ pub async fn run(
         }
     };
 
-    let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
-
-    // 1. Get quote
-    let req = GetQuoteRequest {
-        payload: Some(get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(LlmQuoteRequest {
-            huggingface_model_id: model.clone(),
-            prompt: prompt.clone(),
-            max_seq,
-        })),
-    };
-    info!("Getting quote... {req:?}");
-    let quote = client
-        .get_quote(req)
-        .await
-        .context("GetQuote RPC failed")?
-        .into_inner();
-
     info!("Got quote: {quote:?}");
 
     // 2. Execute
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 017bbf6..5d8e1e7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -7,6 +7,11 @@ license.workspace = true
 repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
+[features]
+default = ["catgrad/candle-backend"]
+candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda"]
+candle-metal = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/metal"]
+
 [dependencies]
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
@@ -16,7 +21,7 @@ tonic = { workspace = true }
 tracing = { workspace = true }
 serde = { workspace = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
-catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde", "ndarray-backend"] }
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.4"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f9d13d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+use catgrad::interpreter::backend::candle::CandleBackend;
+use std::sync::OnceLock;
+use tracing::info;
+
+pub type ExecBackend = CandleBackend;
+
+static EXEC_BACKEND: OnceLock<ExecBackend> = OnceLock::new();
+
+fn init_backend() -> ExecBackend {
+    #[cfg(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"))]
+    {
+        let backend = CandleBackend::new_accel(true);
+        info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
+        return backend;
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(not(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal")))]
+    {
+        let backend = CandleBackend::new();
+        info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
+        backend
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn create_backend() -> ExecBackend {
+    EXEC_BACKEND.get_or_init(init_backend).clone()
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
index 7cca0c7..9de498f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
+use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self, backend::ndarray::NdArrayBackend, Backend, Interpreter};
+use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend, Interpreter};
 use catgrad::prelude::*;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, render_chat_template};
 use tracing::warn;
@@ -67,7 +68,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
 
-    let backend = NdArrayBackend;
+    let backend = create_backend();
     let config = &bundle.config;
     let tokenizer = &bundle.tokenizer;
     let parameter_values = &bundle.parameter_values;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0ee3f8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse};
+
+use crate::execute_worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorkerError};
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use crate::weights::WeightsError;
+use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError};
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub(super) async fn handle_execute(
+        &mut self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let quote_id = request.quote_id;
+        let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
+
+        if self.execute_worker.is_busy() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::Busy);
+        }
+
+        let bundle = match plan.weights_hint.clone() {
+            Some(key) => Some(self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
+                WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.model_id.0.clone()),
+                WeightsError::Failed(msg) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(msg),
+                other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
+            })?),
+            None => None,
+        };
+
+        let reservation = self.execute_worker.reserve().map_err(|e| match e {
+            ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
+            ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
+        })?;
+
+        let execution_id = self.state.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
+        self.state
+            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)?;
+
+        info!(
+            %execution_id,
+            %quote_id,
+            input_len = plan.input.len(),
+            "starting execution"
+        );
+
+        reservation
+            .enqueue(ExecuteJob {
+                execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+                plan,
+                bundle,
+            })
+            .map_err(|e| match e {
+                ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
+                ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
+            })?;
+
+        Ok(ExecuteResponse {
+            execution_id,
+            quote_id,
+        })
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
index aac4ca9..51023bf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
@@ -102,7 +102,10 @@ fn worker_loop(
         let _busy_guard = BusyGuard { busy: busy.clone() };
         let exec_id = job.execution_id.clone();
 
-        let outcome = std::panic::catch_unwind(|| run_job(job, executor_tx.clone()));
+        // Candle backend types are not `UnwindSafe`; treat panic as job failure and continue.
+        let outcome = std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
+            run_job(job, executor_tx.clone())
+        }));
         match outcome {
             Ok(Ok(())) => {}
             Ok(Err(err)) => {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 8a0ad58..474ef85 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,24 +1,28 @@
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
+mod backend;
 pub mod catgrad_support;
+mod dispatch;
 mod error;
 mod execute_worker;
+mod progress;
+mod quote;
 mod state;
 mod weights;
 
 pub use error::ExecutorError;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 
-use execute_worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker, ExecuteWorkerError};
-use state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState, StateError};
-use weights::{default_ref_cached, EnsureDisposition, ModelId, WeightsManager};
+use execute_worker::ExecuteWorker;
+use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState, StateError};
+use weights::WeightsManager;
 
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    get_quote_request, ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest,
-    ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetGraphRequest,
-    GetGraphResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, WeightsHint as RpcWeightsHint,
+    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetGraphRequest, GetGraphResponse,
+    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::pin::Pin;
@@ -27,7 +31,7 @@ use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 use tonic::Status as TonicStatus;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
-const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
+pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
 
 enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
@@ -81,6 +85,7 @@ pub struct Executor {
 impl Executor {
     pub fn spawn() -> ExecutorHandle {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let _ = crate::backend::create_backend();
         let weights = WeightsManager::spawn();
         let execute_worker = ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone());
         let executor = Self {
@@ -159,238 +164,6 @@ impl Executor {
         Ok(GetGraphResponse { graph })
     }
 
-    fn handle_subscribe(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError> {
-        // Validate existence and grab current snapshot
-        let status = *self.state.get_status(&execution_id)?;
-        let progress = self.state.get_progress(&execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-
-        // Only keep watchers alive when more updates are expected
-        if !matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
-            self.watchers.entry(execution_id).or_default().push(tx);
-        }
-
-        Ok((
-            ExecuteProgress {
-                status: status.as_str().to_string(),
-                progress,
-                chunk: Vec::new(),
-                decoded: None,
-            },
-            rx,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    async fn handle_quote(
-        &mut self,
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let payload = request.payload.ok_or(ExecutorError::MissingPayload)?;
-
-        enum QuoteKind {
-            Graph,
-            Llm { model_id: String, max_seq: u32 },
-        }
-
-        let (graph, input, weights_hint, max_seq, kind) = match payload {
-            get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(graph) => (
-                graph,
-                String::new(),
-                None,
-                DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-                QuoteKind::Graph,
-            ),
-            get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(llm) => {
-                let max_seq = if llm.max_seq == 0 {
-                    DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
-                } else {
-                    llm.max_seq
-                };
-
-                let model_id = llm.huggingface_model_id.clone();
-                let model_id_typed = ModelId(model_id.clone());
-                let disposition = self
-                    .weights
-                    .ensure_default_ready(model_id_typed.clone())
-                    .await;
-
-                let key = match disposition {
-                    EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => key,
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                        if default_ref_cached(&model_id) {
-                            let key = self
-                                .weights
-                                .ensure_default_ready_wait(
-                                    model_id_typed,
-                                    tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2),
-                                )
-                                .await
-                                .map_err(|e| match e {
-                                    weights::WeightsError::NotReady => {
-                                        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id.clone())
-                                    }
-                                    other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-                                })?;
-                            key
-                        } else {
-                            return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id));
-                        }
-                    }
-                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => {
-                        return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(err));
-                    }
-                };
-
-                let bundle = self
-                    .weights
-                    .bundle(&key)
-                    .await
-                    .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::WeightsError(e.to_string()))?;
-
-                let (graph_bytes, templated_input) = catgrad_support::build_graph_from_llm_prompt(
-                    bundle.as_ref(),
-                    &llm.prompt,
-                    max_seq,
-                )?;
-
-                (
-                    graph_bytes,
-                    templated_input,
-                    Some(key),
-                    max_seq,
-                    QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq },
-                )
-            }
-        };
-
-        let plan = ExecutionPlan {
-            graph: graph.clone(),
-            weights_hint: weights_hint.clone(),
-            input: input.clone(),
-            max_seq,
-        };
-        let graph_id = format!("{:x}", simple_hash(&graph));
-        let amount = 1000; // stub
-        let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(graph_id.clone(), plan);
-
-        match kind {
-            QuoteKind::Graph => {
-                info!(%quote_id, %graph_id, amount, "quoted raw graph");
-            }
-            QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq } => {
-                info!(
-                    %quote_id,
-                    %graph_id,
-                    amount,
-                    model = model_id,
-                    max_seq,
-                    input_len = input.len(),
-                    "quoted llm prompt"
-                );
-            }
-        }
-
-        Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
-            quote_id,
-            graph_id,
-            amount,
-            input,
-            resolved_weights: weights_hint.map(|hint| RpcWeightsHint {
-                huggingface_model_id: hint.model_id.0,
-                revision: hint.revision.0,
-            }),
-        })
-    }
-
-    async fn handle_execute(
-        &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let quote_id = request.quote_id;
-        let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
-
-        if self.execute_worker.is_busy() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::Busy);
-        }
-
-        let bundle = match plan.weights_hint.clone() {
-            Some(key) => Some(self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
-                weights::WeightsError::NotReady => {
-                    ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.model_id.0.clone())
-                }
-                weights::WeightsError::Failed(msg) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(msg),
-                other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-            })?),
-            None => None,
-        };
-
-        let reservation = self.execute_worker.reserve().map_err(|e| match e {
-            ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
-            ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
-        })?;
-
-        let execution_id = self.state.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
-        self.state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)?;
-
-        info!(
-            %execution_id,
-            %quote_id,
-            input_len = plan.input.len(),
-            "starting execution"
-        );
-
-        reservation
-            .enqueue(ExecuteJob {
-                execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-                plan,
-                bundle,
-            })
-            .map_err(|e| match e {
-                ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
-                ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
-            })?;
-
-        Ok(ExecuteResponse {
-            execution_id,
-            quote_id,
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn handle_complete(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-        result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
-        success: bool,
-    ) {
-        let status = if success {
-            ExecutionStatus::Completed
-        } else {
-            ExecutionStatus::Failed
-        };
-        info!(
-            %execution_id,
-            success,
-            decoded_len = decoded.as_ref().map(|s| s.len()).unwrap_or(0),
-            "execution finished"
-        );
-        if let Err(e) = self.state.set_status(&execution_id, status) {
-            warn!("failed to set status for {execution_id}: {e}");
-            return;
-        }
-        if let Some(result) = result {
-            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result, decoded) {
-                warn!("failed to set result for {execution_id}: {e}");
-            }
-        }
-        self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
-    }
-
     fn handle_status(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
@@ -428,36 +201,6 @@ impl Executor {
             decoded: decoded.to_string(),
         })
     }
-
-    fn send_progress(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        progress: u64,
-        chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
-    ) {
-        if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
-            watchers.retain(|tx| {
-                tx.send(ExecuteProgress {
-                    status: status.as_str().to_string(),
-                    progress,
-                    chunk: chunk.clone(),
-                    decoded: decoded.clone(),
-                })
-                .is_ok()
-            });
-
-            if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
-                self.watchers.remove(execution_id);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
-        let progress = self.state.get_progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new(), None);
-    }
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -574,17 +317,11 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
     }
 }
 
-fn simple_hash(data: &[u8]) -> u64 {
-    let mut hash: u64 = 0;
-    for (i, &byte) in data.iter().enumerate() {
-        hash = hash.wrapping_add((byte as u64).wrapping_mul(31_u64.wrapping_pow(i as u32)));
-    }
-    hash
-}
-
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
+    use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::get_quote_request;
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn quote_and_execute() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..52c8ba6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteProgress;
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError};
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: String,
+    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError> {
+        // Validate existence and grab current snapshot
+        let status = *self.state.get_status(&execution_id)?;
+        let progress = self.state.get_progress(&execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
+
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+
+        // Only keep watchers alive when more updates are expected
+        if !matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
+            self.watchers.entry(execution_id).or_default().push(tx);
+        }
+
+        Ok((
+            ExecuteProgress {
+                status: status.as_str().to_string(),
+                progress,
+                chunk: Vec::new(),
+                decoded: None,
+            },
+            rx,
+        ))
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn handle_complete(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: String,
+        result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+        decoded: Option<String>,
+        success: bool,
+    ) {
+        let status = if success {
+            ExecutionStatus::Completed
+        } else {
+            ExecutionStatus::Failed
+        };
+        info!(
+            %execution_id,
+            success,
+            decoded_len = decoded.as_ref().map(|s| s.len()).unwrap_or(0),
+            "execution finished"
+        );
+        if let Err(e) = self.state.set_status(&execution_id, status) {
+            warn!("failed to set status for {execution_id}: {e}");
+            return;
+        }
+        if let Some(result) = result {
+            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result, decoded) {
+                warn!("failed to set result for {execution_id}: {e}");
+            }
+        }
+        self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn send_progress(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+        progress: u64,
+        chunk: Vec<u8>,
+        decoded: Option<String>,
+    ) {
+        if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
+            watchers.retain(|tx| {
+                tx.send(ExecuteProgress {
+                    status: status.as_str().to_string(),
+                    progress,
+                    chunk: chunk.clone(),
+                    decoded: decoded.clone(),
+                })
+                .is_ok()
+            });
+
+            if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
+                self.watchers.remove(execution_id);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
+        let progress = self.state.get_progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
+        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new(), None);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..57ace70
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    get_quote_request, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, WeightsHint as RpcWeightsHint,
+};
+
+use crate::catgrad_support;
+use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+use crate::weights::{default_ref_cached, EnsureDisposition, ModelId, WeightsError};
+use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
+
+enum QuoteKind {
+    Graph,
+    Llm { model_id: String, max_seq: u32 },
+}
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
+        &mut self,
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let payload = request.payload.ok_or(ExecutorError::MissingPayload)?;
+
+        let (graph, input, weights_hint, max_seq, kind) = match payload {
+            get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(graph) => (
+                graph,
+                String::new(),
+                None,
+                DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
+                QuoteKind::Graph,
+            ),
+            get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(llm) => {
+                let max_seq = if llm.max_seq == 0 {
+                    DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
+                } else {
+                    llm.max_seq
+                };
+
+                let model_id = llm.huggingface_model_id.clone();
+                let model_id_typed = ModelId(model_id.clone());
+                let disposition = self
+                    .weights
+                    .ensure_default_ready(model_id_typed.clone())
+                    .await;
+
+                let key = match disposition {
+                    EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => key,
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
+                        if default_ref_cached(&model_id) {
+                            self.weights
+                                .ensure_default_ready_wait(
+                                    model_id_typed,
+                                    tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2),
+                                )
+                                .await
+                                .map_err(|e| match e {
+                                    WeightsError::NotReady => {
+                                        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id.clone())
+                                    }
+                                    other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
+                                })?
+                        } else {
+                            return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id));
+                        }
+                    }
+                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => {
+                        return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(err));
+                    }
+                };
+
+                let bundle = self
+                    .weights
+                    .bundle(&key)
+                    .await
+                    .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::WeightsError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+                let (graph_bytes, templated_input) = catgrad_support::build_graph_from_llm_prompt(
+                    bundle.as_ref(),
+                    &llm.prompt,
+                    max_seq,
+                )?;
+
+                (
+                    graph_bytes,
+                    templated_input,
+                    Some(key),
+                    max_seq,
+                    QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq },
+                )
+            }
+        };
+
+        let plan = ExecutionPlan {
+            graph: graph.clone(),
+            weights_hint: weights_hint.clone(),
+            input: input.clone(),
+            max_seq,
+        };
+        let graph_id = format!("{:x}", simple_hash(&graph));
+        let amount = 1000; // stub
+        let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(graph_id.clone(), plan);
+
+        match kind {
+            QuoteKind::Graph => {
+                info!(%quote_id, %graph_id, amount, "quoted raw graph");
+            }
+            QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq } => {
+                info!(
+                    %quote_id,
+                    %graph_id,
+                    amount,
+                    model = model_id,
+                    max_seq,
+                    input_len = input.len(),
+                    "quoted llm prompt"
+                );
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
+            quote_id,
+            graph_id,
+            amount,
+            input,
+            resolved_weights: weights_hint.map(|hint| RpcWeightsHint {
+                huggingface_model_id: hint.model_id.0,
+                revision: hint.revision.0,
+            }),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+fn simple_hash(data: &[u8]) -> u64 {
+    let mut hash: u64 = 0;
+    for (i, &byte) in data.iter().enumerate() {
+        hash = hash.wrapping_add((byte as u64).wrapping_mul(31_u64.wrapping_pow(i as u32)));
+    }
+    hash
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index 083e537..d0afbc7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
+use crate::backend::{create_backend, ExecBackend};
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self, backend::ndarray::NdArrayBackend};
+use catgrad::interpreter::{self};
 use catgrad::typecheck;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_chat_template, get_model_files, load_model};
 use hf_hub::Cache;
@@ -32,7 +33,7 @@ pub struct ModelBundle {
     pub config: serde_json::Value,
     pub tokenizer: Tokenizer,
     pub chat_template: Option<String>,
-    pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<NdArrayBackend>,
+    pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
     pub parameter_types: typecheck::Parameters,
 }
 
@@ -378,7 +379,7 @@ fn load_default_bundle(
     model_id: &ModelId,
     job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let backend = NdArrayBackend;
+    let backend = create_backend();
 
     // Ensure at least config is present and derive the resolved snapshot SHA from its path.
     let (_weights, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 2b78c6b..e00f027 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -1,5 +1,25 @@
 {
   "nodes": {
+    "catgrad": {
+      "inputs": {
+        "flake-utils": [
+          "flake-utils"
+        ],
+        "nixpkgs": [
+          "nixpkgs"
+        ]
+      },
+      "locked": {
+        "lastModified": 1770935847,
+        "narHash": "sha256-fm5DObWwWbr8V3YtNatHdWRctkT45IHlK/hwis5gkgQ=",
+        "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
+        "type": "path"
+      },
+      "original": {
+        "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
+        "type": "path"
+      }
+    },
     "flake-utils": {
       "inputs": {
         "systems": "systems"
@@ -52,6 +72,7 @@
     },
     "root": {
       "inputs": {
+        "catgrad": "catgrad",
         "flake-utils": "flake-utils",
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs",
         "rust-overlay": "rust-overlay"
@@ -62,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1767754000,
-        "narHash": "sha256-znoNJs2QZFl+wCFLd6FbUJ00c74kvzOjyQYXc45uFvo=",
+        "lastModified": 1770865833,
+        "narHash": "sha256-oiARqnlvaW6pVGheVi4ye6voqCwhg5hCcGish2ZvQzI=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "0b3a5ad260479f2c9bdadf3ba5b2a4be359cfcdd",
+        "rev": "c8cfbe26238638e2f3a2c0ae7e8d240f5e4ded85",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 5f95614..520b5f8 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -4,6 +4,11 @@
     nixpkgs.url = "github:NixOS/nixpkgs/nixos-unstable";
     flake-utils.url = "github:numtide/flake-utils";
     rust-overlay.url = "github:oxalica/rust-overlay";
+    catgrad = {
+      url = "path:/home/grw/src/catgrad";
+      inputs.nixpkgs.follows = "nixpkgs";
+      inputs.flake-utils.follows = "flake-utils";
+    };
   };
 
   outputs = {
@@ -11,12 +16,15 @@
     nixpkgs,
     flake-utils,
     rust-overlay,
+    catgrad,
   }:
     flake-utils.lib.eachDefaultSystem (system: let
       overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
       pkgs = import nixpkgs {
         inherit system overlays;
+        config.allowUnfree = true;
       };
+      catgradCudaEnv = catgrad.lib.${system}.cudaEnv;
 
       rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ./rust-toolchain.toml;
       rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
@@ -31,7 +39,8 @@
         cargoLock = {
           lockFile = ./Cargo.lock;
           outputHashes = {
-            # "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rlhwlUACdJyIlRg2jTA5nb2KcPQ+lCpWnhu68Z2idbM=";
+            "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-mwscSjIfVBtBxvv//gZEM9rkZrkNjnSD3HqbgOTOIhM=";
+            "catgrad-llm-0.2.1" = "sha256-mwscSjIfVBtBxvv//gZEM9rkZrkNjnSD3HqbgOTOIhM=";
           };
         };
         auditable = false;
@@ -213,10 +222,34 @@
 
       cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
       server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {buildFeatures = ["serve"];});
+      serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {
+        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
+        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ catgradCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
+        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+        doCheck = false;
+        postInstall = ''
+          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+              wrapProgram "$bin" \
+                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+            fi
+          done
+        '';
+      });
+      catgradShells = catgrad.devShells.${system} or {};
+      catgradCudaShell =
+        if catgradShells ? cuda
+        then catgradShells.cuda
+        else if catgradShells ? default
+        then catgradShells.default
+        else throw "catgrad flake has no devShells.${system}.cuda";
     in {
       packages = {
         default = cli;
-        inherit cli server;
+        inherit cli server serverCuda;
+        "server-cuda" = serverCuda;
         "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
       };
 
@@ -242,6 +275,13 @@
           depHygiene
         ];
       };
+
+      devShells.cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+        inputsFrom = [
+          self.devShells.${system}.default
+          catgradCudaShell
+        ];
+      };
     })
     // {
       nixosModules.hellas = {

From 598ca030431be6962d082a30362a7113f5a2dca0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:04:37 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 003/105] feat: download/execute policies

---
 Cargo.lock                              |   2 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                   |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs       |  31 ++
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs      | 156 ++++-----
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs          |   3 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs | 328 +++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs    |   9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs   | 108 ++++---
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                  |  33 +-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml              |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs         |   4 -
 crates/executor/src/error.rs            |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs   |  35 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs              |  34 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy.rs           | 410 ++++++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/progress.rs         |  18 +-
 crates/executor/src/quote.rs            |  38 ++-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs            |  20 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs          | 179 ++++++++---
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto          |  12 +-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs             |  43 ++-
 flake.lock                              |  16 +-
 tests/e2e.sh                            | 179 +++++++++++
 23 files changed, 1369 insertions(+), 296 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy.rs
 create mode 100644 tests/e2e.sh

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 407c469..4dc2774 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2101,6 +2101,7 @@ version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "clap",
+ "futures",
  "hellas-executor",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "pkarr",
@@ -2116,6 +2117,7 @@ dependencies = [
 name = "hellas-executor"
 version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
  "hellas-rpc",
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 089a9b9..76a7293 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
 default = ["client", "discovery"]
-client = ["hellas-rpc/client", "dep:tonic-iroh-transport", "tonic-iroh-transport/client"]
+client = ["hellas-rpc/client", "dep:tonic-iroh-transport", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/client"]
 discovery = ["client", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery", "dep:pkarr"]
 serve = ["discovery", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
 cuda = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
+futures = "0.3"
 pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1763715
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
+    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
+};
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
+    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
+    } else {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
+    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
+    builder.no_default_network();
+    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
+    builder
+        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
+    let client = builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
+    Ok(client)
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 422c612..6a39590 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,64 +1,39 @@
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use crate::commands::common::shared_pkarr_client;
+use crate::commands::common::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    get_quote_request, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, GetQuoteRequest, LlmQuoteRequest,
+    get_quote_request, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest,
+    GetQuoteResponse, LlmQuoteRequest,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use std::sync::Arc;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tokio::time::Duration;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use tonic::Code;
+use tonic::transport::Channel;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
-    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
-};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
-const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
-    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
-    } else {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-fn shared_pkarr_client() -> CliResult<PkarrClient> {
-    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
-    builder.no_default_network();
-    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
-    builder
-        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
-    let client = builder
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
-    Ok(client)
-}
-
 pub async fn run(
     node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     model: String,
     prompt: String,
     max_seq: u32,
+    retries: usize,
+    backup_quotes: usize,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
         .bind()
@@ -74,7 +49,8 @@ pub async fn run(
     };
     info!("Getting quote... {quote_req:?}");
 
-    let (mut client, quote) = match node_id {
+    match node_id {
+        // ── Direct node path: no retry, no discovery ──
         Some(id) => {
             let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
                 .await
@@ -83,15 +59,20 @@ pub async fn run(
                 .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
                 .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
             let quote = client
-                .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
+                .get_quote(quote_req)
                 .await
-                .context("GetQuote RPC failed")?
+                .with_context(|| format!("node {id} declined quote"))?
                 .into_inner();
-            (client, quote)
+            execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote).await
         }
+
+        // ── Discovery path: parallel quoting + execution failover ──
         None => {
             #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
             {
+                use crate::commands::quote_stream::{QuoteError, QuoteStreamBuilder};
+                use futures::StreamExt;
+
                 // Set up mDNS for local-network discovery (client-only, no advertise).
                 let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
                     .advertise(false)
@@ -122,78 +103,60 @@ pub async fn run(
                 registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
                 registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
 
-                let mut locator = registry
+                let locator = registry
                     .find::<ExecuteService>()
                     .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
                     .start();
 
-                let mut ready_client_quote = None;
-                let mut not_ready_count = 0usize;
-                let mut discovery_errors = 0usize;
-                let mut quote_errors = 0usize;
-
-                while let Some(next_channel) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut locator).await {
-                    let channel = match next_channel {
-                        Ok(channel) => channel,
-                        Err(err) => {
-                            discovery_errors += 1;
-                            debug!("discovered candidate failed to connect: {err:#}");
-                            continue;
-                        }
-                    };
-
-                    let mut candidate = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-                        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-                        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
-
-                    match candidate.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
-                        Ok(resp) => {
-                            ready_client_quote = Some((candidate, resp.into_inner()));
-                            break;
-                        }
-                        Err(status) => {
-                            let is_weights_not_ready = status.code() == Code::FailedPrecondition;
-                            if is_weights_not_ready {
-                                not_ready_count += 1;
-                                info!(
-                                    model = %model,
-                                    "discovered executor missing requested weights, trying next provider"
-                                );
-                                continue;
+                let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req)
+                    .backup_quotes(backup_quotes)
+                    .start(locator);
+
+                let mut attempts = 0;
+                while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
+                    match result {
+                        Ok((mut client, quote)) => {
+                            attempts += 1;
+                            if attempts > retries + 1 {
+                                anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
+                            }
+                            match execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote).await {
+                                Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
+                                Err(err) => {
+                                    warn!(
+                                        attempt = attempts,
+                                        "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}"
+                                    );
+                                }
                             }
-
-                            quote_errors += 1;
-                            debug!("discovered executor rejected quote: {status}");
                         }
-                    }
-                }
-
-                match ready_client_quote {
-                    Some((client, quote)) => (client, quote),
-                    None => {
-                        if not_ready_count > 0 {
-                            anyhow::bail!(
-                                "no discovered executor had weights ready for model {model} (not_ready={not_ready_count}, discovery_errors={discovery_errors}, quote_errors={quote_errors})"
-                            );
+                        Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
+                            info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
+                        }
+                        Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e)) => {
+                            debug!("candidate connect error: {e:#}");
                         }
-                        anyhow::bail!(
-                            "failed to discover an executor that can serve the request (discovery_errors={discovery_errors}, quote_errors={quote_errors})"
-                        );
                     }
                 }
+                anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
             }
             #[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
             {
+                let _ = (retries, backup_quotes);
                 anyhow::bail!(
                     "node_id is required when CLI is built without the `discovery` feature"
                 );
             }
         }
-    };
+    }
+}
 
+async fn execute_and_stream(
+    client: &mut ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+    quote: &GetQuoteResponse,
+) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
     info!("Got quote: {quote:?}");
 
-    // 2. Execute
     let req = ExecuteRequest {
         quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
     };
@@ -205,7 +168,6 @@ pub async fn run(
         .into_inner();
     info!("Executing: {exec:?}");
 
-    // 3. Stream status until completed
     let req = ExecuteStatusRequest {
         execution_id: exec.execution_id.clone(),
     };
@@ -218,27 +180,27 @@ pub async fn run(
 
     while let Some(progress) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut stream).await {
         let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
+        let status =
+            ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
+        let status_label = status.as_str_name();
         if let Some(decoded) = progress.decoded.as_deref() {
             debug!(
                 "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Decoded chunk: {}",
-                progress.status, progress.progress, decoded
+                status_label, progress.progress, decoded
             );
             print!("{}", decoded);
             io::stdout().flush()?;
         } else if progress.chunk.is_empty() {
-            debug!(
-                "Status: {} | Progress: {}",
-                progress.status, progress.progress
-            );
+            debug!("Status: {} | Progress: {}", status_label, progress.progress);
         } else {
             debug!(
                 "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Chunk bytes: {}",
-                progress.status,
+                status_label,
                 progress.progress,
                 progress.chunk.len()
             );
         }
-        if progress.status == "completed" || progress.status == "failed" {
+        if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
             break;
         }
     }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index d2dfa68..a6c0b80 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
+pub(crate) mod common;
 pub mod execute;
 pub mod health;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+mod quote_stream;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9ce3782
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,328 @@
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
+use std::future::Future;
+use std::pin::Pin;
+use std::task::{Context, Poll};
+
+use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, Stream};
+use tonic::transport::Channel;
+
+use crate::commands::common::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
+
+/// An accepted quote: the gRPC client and the quote response.
+pub type AcceptedQuote = (ExecuteClient<Channel>, GetQuoteResponse);
+
+/// Errors surfaced by the quote stream.
+pub enum QuoteError {
+    /// Provider declined the quote request.
+    Declined(tonic::Status),
+    /// Could not connect to a discovered peer.
+    ConnectFailed(tonic_iroh_transport::Error),
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for QuoteError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            QuoteError::Declined(status) => write!(f, "quote declined: {status}"),
+            QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e) => write!(f, "connect failed: {e}"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ── Types ──
+
+type QuoteFuture = Pin<Box<dyn Future<Output = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>> + Send>>;
+type QuoterFn = Box<dyn Fn(Channel) -> QuoteFuture + Send + Sync>;
+
+// ── Builder ──
+
+pub struct QuoteStreamBuilder {
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    backup_target: usize,
+}
+
+impl QuoteStreamBuilder {
+    pub fn new(quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            quote_req,
+            backup_target: 2,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn backup_quotes(mut self, n: usize) -> Self {
+        self.backup_target = n;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Consume the builder and a started `Locator` to produce a `QuoteStream`.
+    pub fn start(self, locator: Locator) -> QuoteStream<Locator> {
+        let req = self.quote_req;
+        QuoteStream::new(
+            locator,
+            Box::new(move |channel| {
+                let req = req.clone();
+                Box::pin(try_quote(channel, req))
+            }),
+            self.backup_target,
+        )
+    }
+}
+
+// ── Stream ──
+
+/// Races quote requests across discovered providers, buffering accepted quotes.
+///
+/// Generic over the locator stream type `S` for testability.
+pub struct QuoteStream<S> {
+    locator: S,
+    quoter: QuoterFn,
+    pending: FuturesUnordered<QuoteFuture>,
+    ready: VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
+    backup_target: usize,
+    discovery_done: bool,
+}
+
+impl<S> QuoteStream<S> {
+    fn new(locator: S, quoter: QuoterFn, backup_target: usize) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            locator,
+            quoter,
+            pending: FuturesUnordered::new(),
+            ready: VecDeque::new(),
+            backup_target,
+            discovery_done: false,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl<S> Stream for QuoteStream<S>
+where
+    S: Stream<Item = tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>> + Unpin,
+{
+    type Item = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>;
+
+    fn poll_next(self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
+        let this = self.get_mut();
+
+        // Fast path: enough accepted quotes buffered — yield one.
+        if this.ready.len() > this.backup_target {
+            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(this.ready.pop_front().unwrap())));
+        }
+
+        loop {
+            // 1. Poll pending quote RPCs.
+            let pending_progress = if !this.pending.is_empty() {
+                match Pin::new(&mut this.pending).poll_next(cx) {
+                    Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => {
+                        this.ready.push_back(accepted);
+                        if this.ready.len() > this.backup_target {
+                            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(this.ready.pop_front().unwrap())));
+                        }
+                        true
+                    }
+                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e))) => {
+                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e)));
+                    }
+                    Poll::Ready(None) => false,
+                    Poll::Pending => false,
+                }
+            } else {
+                false
+            };
+
+            // 2. Poll locator for new discovered channels.
+            let locator_progress = if !this.discovery_done {
+                match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
+                    Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
+                        this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
+                        true
+                    }
+                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e))) => {
+                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e))));
+                    }
+                    Poll::Ready(None) => {
+                        this.discovery_done = true;
+                        true
+                    }
+                    Poll::Pending => false,
+                }
+            } else {
+                false
+            };
+
+            // 3. No progress on either side — check if fully exhausted or pending.
+            if !pending_progress && !locator_progress {
+                if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
+                    // Drain remaining buffered quotes, then signal end.
+                    return Poll::Ready(this.ready.pop_front().map(Ok));
+                }
+                return Poll::Pending;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+async fn try_quote(
+    channel: Channel,
+    req: GetQuoteRequest,
+) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
+    let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    match client.get_quote(req).await {
+        Ok(resp) => Ok((client, resp.into_inner())),
+        Err(status) => Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)),
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use futures::StreamExt;
+
+    fn mock_channel() -> Channel {
+        tonic::transport::Endpoint::from_static("http://[::1]:1").connect_lazy()
+    }
+
+    fn mock_accepted() -> AcceptedQuote {
+        let client = ExecuteClient::new(mock_channel())
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        let quote = GetQuoteResponse {
+            quote_id: "test".into(),
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+        (client, quote)
+    }
+
+    /// Create a QuoteStream from a mock locator stream and a mock quoter.
+    fn mock_quote_stream<I>(
+        items: I,
+        quoter: QuoterFn,
+        backup_target: usize,
+    ) -> QuoteStream<futures::stream::Iter<std::vec::IntoIter<tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>>>
+    where
+        I: IntoIterator<Item = tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>,
+    {
+        let stream = futures::stream::iter(items.into_iter().collect::<Vec<_>>());
+        QuoteStream::new(stream, quoter, backup_target)
+    }
+
+    fn always_accept() -> QuoterFn {
+        Box::new(|_ch| Box::pin(async { Ok(mock_accepted()) }))
+    }
+
+    fn always_decline() -> QuoterFn {
+        Box::new(|_ch| {
+            Box::pin(async {
+                Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied(
+                    "declined",
+                )))
+            })
+        })
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn empty_stream_yields_none() {
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![], always_accept(), 0);
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn single_accepted_quote() {
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept(), 0);
+        let item = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(item.is_some());
+        assert!(item.unwrap().is_ok());
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn connect_errors_forwarded() {
+        let items = vec![Err(tonic_iroh_transport::Error::connection("test error"))];
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept(), 0);
+        let item = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(item.is_some());
+        assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(_))));
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn declines_forwarded_as_errors() {
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_decline(), 0);
+        let item = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(item.is_some());
+        assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::Declined(_))));
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn backup_buffering_waits_for_target() {
+        // With backup_target=2, we need 3 accepted quotes before the first yields.
+        // Provide exactly 3 channels that all accept.
+        let items = vec![
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+        ];
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept(), 2);
+
+        // Should get all 3 as Ok items (stream drains buffer after exhaustion).
+        let r1 = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(r1.is_some() && r1.unwrap().is_ok());
+        let r2 = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(r2.is_some() && r2.unwrap().is_ok());
+        let r3 = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(r3.is_some() && r3.unwrap().is_ok());
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn backup_drains_partial_when_exhausted() {
+        // backup_target=2 but only 1 channel available — should still yield it.
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept(), 2);
+        let item = qs.next().await;
+        assert!(item.is_some() && item.unwrap().is_ok());
+        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn mixed_accept_and_decline() {
+        // Alternate: accept, decline, accept.
+        let call_count = std::sync::Arc::new(std::sync::atomic::AtomicUsize::new(0));
+        let counter = call_count.clone();
+        let quoter: QuoterFn = Box::new(move |_ch| {
+            let n = counter.fetch_add(1, std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst);
+            Box::pin(async move {
+                if n % 2 == 0 {
+                    Ok(mock_accepted())
+                } else {
+                    Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied(
+                        "no",
+                    )))
+                }
+            })
+        });
+
+        let items = vec![
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+            Ok(mock_channel()),
+        ];
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, quoter, 0);
+
+        let mut accepted = 0;
+        let mut declined = 0;
+        while let Some(result) = qs.next().await {
+            match result {
+                Ok(_) => accepted += 1,
+                Err(QuoteError::Declined(_)) => declined += 1,
+                Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(_)) => panic!("unexpected connect error"),
+            }
+        }
+        assert_eq!(accepted, 2);
+        assert_eq!(declined, 1);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index ed99c45..4b57673 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,17 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
+use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
 
-pub async fn run() -> CliResult<()> {
-    let node = node::spawn_node()
+pub async fn run(
+    port: Option<u16>,
+    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+    execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let node = node::spawn_node(port, download_policy, execute_policy)
         .await
         .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index b40db99..34fe8fe 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,46 +1,22 @@
+use crate::commands::common::{shared_pkarr_client, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
 use anyhow::Context;
-use hellas_executor::{ExecuteServer, Executor};
+use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
 };
-use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
-    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
-};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::TransportBuilder;
 
-const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
-
-fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
-    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
-    } else {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
-    }
-}
-
-fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
-    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
-    builder.no_default_network();
-    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
-    builder
-        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
-    let client = builder
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
-    Ok(client)
-}
+const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
 
 struct NodeService {
     start_time: Instant,
@@ -88,7 +64,11 @@ impl NodeHandle {
     }
 }
 
-pub(super) async fn spawn_node() -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
+pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
+    port: Option<u16>,
+    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+    execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
     let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
     let shared_dht = Arc::new(
         shared_pkarr
@@ -96,27 +76,69 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node() -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
             .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
     );
 
-    let builder = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT))?
-        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, DEFAULT_PORT, 0, 0))?
-        .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
-        .address_lookup(
-            DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-                .client(shared_pkarr)
-                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
-        );
-
-    let endpoint = builder
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
+    let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
+        // Explicit port: fail if it can't bind.
+        Endpoint::builder()
+            .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port))?
+            .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port, 0, 0))?
+            .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
+            .address_lookup(
+                DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+                    .client(shared_pkarr.clone())
+                    .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
+            )
+            .bind()
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind on port {port}"))?
+    } else {
+        // Auto port: try DEFAULT_PORT, then increment until one works.
+        let mut endpoint = None;
+        for offset in 0..MAX_PORT_RETRIES {
+            let p = DEFAULT_PORT.wrapping_add(offset);
+            match Endpoint::builder()
+                .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p))
+                .and_then(|b| b.bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p, 0, 0)))
+            {
+                Ok(builder) => {
+                    let builder = builder
+                        .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
+                        .address_lookup(
+                            DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+                                .client(shared_pkarr.clone())
+                                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
+                        );
+                    match builder.bind().await {
+                        Ok(ep) => {
+                            if offset > 0 {
+                                info!("port {DEFAULT_PORT} in use, bound to port {p}");
+                            }
+                            endpoint = Some(ep);
+                            break;
+                        }
+                        Err(e) => {
+                            debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        endpoint.ok_or_else(|| {
+            anyhow::anyhow!(
+                "failed to bind on any port in range {DEFAULT_PORT}..{}",
+                DEFAULT_PORT + MAX_PORT_RETRIES
+            )
+        })?
+    };
 
     let node_service = NodeService {
         start_time: Instant::now(),
         node_id: endpoint.id().to_string(),
     };
 
-    let executor = Executor::spawn();
+    let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy);
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 869ca22..eae9277 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -19,7 +19,21 @@ struct Cli {
 enum Commands {
     #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
     /// Run the RPC server
-    Serve,
+    Serve {
+        /// Port to listen on (auto-selects if not specified or if in use)
+        #[arg(long)]
+        port: Option<u16>,
+        /// Download policy: 'eager' (default, download freely),
+        /// 'skip' (cache-only, never download),
+        /// or 'allow(pattern,...)' (download only matching HF models)
+        #[arg(long = "download-policy", default_value = "eager")]
+        download_policy: hellas_executor::DownloadPolicy,
+        /// Execute policy: 'eager' (default, execute any graph),
+        /// 'skip' (refuse all executions),
+        /// or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)' (execute only matching)
+        #[arg(long = "execute-policy", default_value = "eager")]
+        execute_policy: hellas_executor::ExecutePolicy,
+    },
     /// Check health of a remote node
     Health {
         /// Node ID to check
@@ -42,12 +56,19 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Maximum number of new tokens to generate
         #[arg(long = "max-seq", default_value_t = 16)]
         max_seq: u32,
+        /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery path only)
+        #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
+        retries: usize,
+        /// Number of accepted backup quotes to pre-fetch
+        #[arg(long = "backup-quotes", default_value_t = 2)]
+        backup_quotes: usize,
     },
 }
 
 #[tokio::main]
 async fn main() {
     tracing_subscriber::fmt()
+        .with_writer(std::io::stderr)
         .with_env_filter(
             tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
                 .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn"))
@@ -58,14 +79,20 @@ async fn main() {
     let cli = Cli::parse();
     let result = match cli.command {
         #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
-        Commands::Serve => commands::serve::run().await,
+        Commands::Serve {
+            port,
+            download_policy,
+            execute_policy,
+        } => commands::serve::run(port, download_policy, execute_policy).await,
         Commands::Health { node_id } => commands::health::run(node_id).await,
         Commands::Execute {
             node_id,
             model,
             prompt,
             max_seq,
-        } => commands::execute::run(node_id, model, prompt, max_seq).await,
+            retries,
+            backup_quotes,
+        } => commands::execute::run(node_id, model, prompt, max_seq, retries, backup_quotes).await,
     };
 
     if let Err(err) = result {
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 5d8e1e7..4806d0f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -25,3 +25,4 @@ catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.4"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
+blake3 = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
index 0ee3f8b..b87c884 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
@@ -13,10 +13,6 @@ impl Executor {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
 
-        if self.execute_worker.is_busy() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::Busy);
-        }
-
         let bundle = match plan.weights_hint.clone() {
             Some(key) => Some(self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
                 WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.model_id.0.clone()),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 9fce5e3..ed8842d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -29,6 +29,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     WeightsNotReady(String),
     #[error("weights error: {0}")]
     WeightsError(String),
+    #[error("policy denied: {0}")]
+    PolicyDenied(String),
     #[error("no output from graph")]
     NoOutput,
     #[error("unexpected output value")]
@@ -51,6 +53,7 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             ExecutorError::MissingWeightsHint => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_) => Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => Status::permission_denied(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::NoOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
index 51023bf..9422731 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
@@ -74,10 +74,6 @@ impl ExecuteWorker {
         Self { tx, busy }
     }
 
-    pub fn is_busy(&self) -> bool {
-        self.busy.load(Ordering::Acquire)
-    }
-
     pub fn reserve(&self) -> Result<ExecuteReservation, ExecuteWorkerError> {
         match self
             .busy
@@ -114,7 +110,7 @@ fn worker_loop(
                     execution_id: exec_id,
                     result: None,
                     decoded: None,
-                    success: false,
+                    status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
                 });
             }
             Err(_) => {
@@ -123,7 +119,7 @@ fn worker_loop(
                     execution_id: exec_id,
                     result: None,
                     decoded: None,
-                    success: false,
+                    status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
                 });
             }
         }
@@ -135,12 +131,12 @@ fn run_job(
     tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let execution_id = job.execution_id;
-    let (result, decoded) = execute_plan_sync(&execution_id, job.plan, job.bundle.as_deref(), &tx)?;
+    execute_plan_sync(&execution_id, job.plan, job.bundle.as_deref(), &tx)?;
     let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
         execution_id,
-        result: Some(result),
-        decoded,
-        success: true,
+        result: None,
+        decoded: None,
+        status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Completed,
     });
     Ok(())
 }
@@ -150,7 +146,7 @@ fn execute_plan_sync(
     plan: ExecutionPlan,
     bundle: Option<&ModelBundle>,
     tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-) -> Result<(Vec<u8>, Option<String>), ExecutorError> {
+) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let term: TypedTerm =
         serde_json::from_slice(&plan.graph).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidGraph)?;
 
@@ -165,33 +161,20 @@ fn execute_plan_sync(
 
     info!(execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
 
-    let mut full_result: Vec<u8> = Vec::new();
-    let mut full_decoded = String::new();
-
     catgrad_support::run_graph_streaming(
         bundle,
         &prompt,
         &term,
         plan.max_seq,
-        |progress, chunk, decoded_chunk, done| {
-            full_result.extend_from_slice(chunk);
-
-            if let Some(decoded_chunk) = decoded_chunk {
-                full_decoded.push_str(decoded_chunk);
-            }
-
+        |progress, chunk, decoded_chunk, _done| {
             let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
                 execution_id: execution_id.to_string(),
                 chunk: chunk.to_vec(),
                 decoded_chunk: decoded_chunk.map(|s| s.to_string()),
                 progress,
             });
-
-            if done {
-                return;
-            }
         },
     )?;
 
-    Ok((full_result, Some(full_decoded)))
+    Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 474ef85..cc38feb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ pub mod catgrad_support;
 mod dispatch;
 mod error;
 mod execute_worker;
+pub mod policy;
 mod progress;
 mod quote;
 mod state;
@@ -13,6 +14,7 @@ mod weights;
 
 pub use error::ExecutorError;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
+pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 
 use execute_worker::ExecuteWorker;
 use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState, StateError};
@@ -70,7 +72,7 @@ enum ExecutorMessage {
         execution_id: String,
         result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         decoded: Option<String>,
-        success: bool,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
     },
 }
 
@@ -80,13 +82,17 @@ pub struct Executor {
     watchers: HashMap<String, Vec<mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecuteProgress>>>,
     weights: WeightsManager,
     execute_worker: ExecuteWorker,
+    execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
 }
 
 impl Executor {
-    pub fn spawn() -> ExecutorHandle {
+    pub fn spawn(
+        download_policy: policy::DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
+    ) -> ExecutorHandle {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
         let _ = crate::backend::create_backend();
-        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn();
+        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(download_policy);
         let execute_worker = ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone());
         let executor = Self {
             rx,
@@ -94,6 +100,7 @@ impl Executor {
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
             weights,
             execute_worker,
+            execute_policy,
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());
         ExecutorHandle { tx }
@@ -147,9 +154,9 @@ impl Executor {
                     execution_id,
                     result,
                     decoded,
-                    success,
+                    status,
                 } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, decoded, success);
+                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, decoded, status);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -180,7 +187,7 @@ impl Executor {
             .get_decoded(&request.execution_id)?
             .map(|s| s.to_string());
         Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
-            status: status.as_str().to_string(),
+            status: *status as i32,
             progress,
             result: result_bytes,
             decoded,
@@ -321,11 +328,12 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::get_quote_request;
+    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{get_quote_request, ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus};
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn quote_and_execute() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn();
+        let handle =
+            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
 
         // Get quote
         let quote = handle
@@ -349,7 +357,8 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn();
+        let handle =
+            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
 
         let result = handle
             .execute(ExecuteRequest {
@@ -367,8 +376,9 @@ mod tests {
             rx,
             state: ExecutorState::new(),
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(),
+            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
             execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         };
 
         let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(
@@ -393,14 +403,14 @@ mod tests {
             .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
             .expect("subscribe should succeed");
 
-        assert_eq!(initial.status, "running");
+        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
         assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
         assert!(initial.chunk.is_empty());
         assert!(initial.decoded.is_none());
 
         executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         let completed = updates.recv().await.expect("should receive completion");
-        assert_eq!(completed.status, "completed");
+        assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
         assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
         assert!(completed.chunk.is_empty());
         assert!(completed.decoded.is_none());
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..79c4f55
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,410 @@
+use std::fmt;
+use std::str::FromStr;
+
+/// Simple glob match supporting `*` as a wildcard for any sequence of characters.
+pub(crate) fn glob_matches(pattern: &str, text: &str) -> bool {
+    let parts: Vec<&str> = pattern.split('*').collect();
+    if parts.len() == 1 {
+        return pattern == text;
+    }
+
+    let mut pos = 0;
+    for (i, part) in parts.iter().enumerate() {
+        if part.is_empty() {
+            continue;
+        }
+        match text[pos..].find(part) {
+            Some(found) => {
+                if i == 0 && found != 0 {
+                    return false;
+                }
+                pos += found + part.len();
+            }
+            None => return false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    if let Some(last) = parts.last() {
+        if !last.is_empty() {
+            return pos == text.len();
+        }
+    }
+
+    true
+}
+
+fn parse_allow_patterns(s: &str) -> Result<Vec<String>, String> {
+    let trimmed = s.trim();
+    if !trimmed.starts_with("allow(") || !trimmed.ends_with(')') {
+        return Err(format!("expected 'allow(pattern,...)' but got '{trimmed}'"));
+    }
+    let inner = &trimmed["allow(".len()..trimmed.len() - 1];
+    let patterns: Vec<String> = inner
+        .split(',')
+        .map(|p| p.trim().to_string())
+        .filter(|p| !p.is_empty())
+        .collect();
+    if patterns.is_empty() {
+        return Err("allow() requires at least one pattern".to_string());
+    }
+    Ok(patterns)
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// DownloadPolicy
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+/// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from HuggingFace.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub enum DownloadPolicy {
+    /// Download any model if not cached (default).
+    Eager,
+    /// Download only models whose HuggingFace model ID matches one of the
+    /// given glob patterns; deny all others unless already cached locally.
+    Allow(Vec<String>),
+    /// Never download; only use models already present in the local HF cache.
+    Skip,
+}
+
+impl Default for DownloadPolicy {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::Eager
+    }
+}
+
+impl DownloadPolicy {
+    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits downloading the given model.
+    pub(crate) fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => true,
+            Self::Skip => false,
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|pat| glob_matches(pat, model_id)),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl FromStr for DownloadPolicy {
+    type Err = String;
+
+    fn from_str(s: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
+        let trimmed = s.trim();
+        match trimmed {
+            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
+            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
+            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => {
+                let patterns = parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?;
+                Ok(Self::Allow(patterns))
+            }
+            _ => Err(format!(
+                "invalid download policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(pattern,...)'"
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for DownloadPolicy {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
+            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => write!(f, "allow({})", patterns.join(",")),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// ExecutePolicy
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+/// A namespaced pattern for execute policy matching.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub enum ExecutePattern {
+    /// `hf/<glob>` — matches on the HuggingFace model ID.
+    HuggingFace(String),
+    /// `graph/<glob>` — matches on the blake3 graph hash.
+    Graph(String),
+}
+
+/// Controls which graphs the executor will run.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub enum ExecutePolicy {
+    /// Execute any graph (default).
+    Eager,
+    /// Execute only graphs matching one of the given patterns.
+    Allow(Vec<ExecutePattern>),
+    /// Refuse all executions.
+    Skip,
+}
+
+impl Default for ExecutePolicy {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::Eager
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExecutePolicy {
+    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits executing a graph with the given
+    /// identifiers.  For LLM graphs `hf_model_id` is `Some(id)`; for raw
+    /// graphs it is `None`.
+    pub(crate) fn allows_execute(&self, graph_id: &str, hf_model_id: Option<&str>) -> bool {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => true,
+            Self::Skip => false,
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|p| match p {
+                ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pat) => {
+                    hf_model_id.map_or(false, |id| glob_matches(pat, id))
+                }
+                ExecutePattern::Graph(pat) => glob_matches(pat, graph_id),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn parse_execute_pattern(s: &str) -> Result<ExecutePattern, String> {
+    if let Some(rest) = s.strip_prefix("hf/") {
+        if rest.is_empty() {
+            return Err("hf/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
+        }
+        Ok(ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(rest.to_string()))
+    } else if let Some(rest) = s.strip_prefix("graph/") {
+        if rest.is_empty() {
+            return Err("graph/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
+        }
+        Ok(ExecutePattern::Graph(rest.to_string()))
+    } else {
+        Err(format!(
+            "execute pattern '{s}' must start with 'hf/' or 'graph/'"
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+impl FromStr for ExecutePolicy {
+    type Err = String;
+
+    fn from_str(s: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
+        let trimmed = s.trim();
+        match trimmed {
+            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
+            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
+            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => {
+                let raw = parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?;
+                let patterns = raw
+                    .iter()
+                    .map(|p| parse_execute_pattern(p))
+                    .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+                Ok(Self::Allow(patterns))
+            }
+            _ => Err(format!(
+                "invalid execute policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)'"
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for ExecutePolicy {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
+            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => {
+                write!(f, "allow(")?;
+                for (i, p) in patterns.iter().enumerate() {
+                    if i > 0 {
+                        write!(f, ",")?;
+                    }
+                    match p {
+                        ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pat) => write!(f, "hf/{pat}")?,
+                        ExecutePattern::Graph(pat) => write!(f, "graph/{pat}")?,
+                    }
+                }
+                write!(f, ")")
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    // -- glob_matches -------------------------------------------------------
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_exact_match() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("exact", "exact"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("exact", "exactX"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("exact", "Xexact"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_trailing_star() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
+        assert!(glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/anything"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/Llama-3"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_leading_star() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M-Instruct"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_middle_star() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_star_matches_all() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("*", "anything/at-all"));
+        assert!(glob_matches("*", ""));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn glob_multiple_stars() {
+        assert!(glob_matches("*llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!glob_matches("*llama*70B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+    }
+
+    // -- DownloadPolicy parsing ---------------------------------------------
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_download_eager() {
+        let p: DownloadPolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(p, DownloadPolicy::Eager));
+        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "eager");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_download_skip() {
+        let p: DownloadPolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(p, DownloadPolicy::Skip));
+        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "skip");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_download_allow_single() {
+        let p: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &p {
+            DownloadPolicy::Allow(pats) => assert_eq!(pats, &["Qwen3/*"]),
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "allow(Qwen3/*)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_download_allow_multiple() {
+        let p: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*, meta-llama/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &p {
+            DownloadPolicy::Allow(pats) => {
+                assert_eq!(pats, &["Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/*"]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_download_invalid() {
+        assert!("unknown".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
+        assert!("allow()".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
+    }
+
+    // -- DownloadPolicy logic -----------------------------------------------
+
+    #[test]
+    fn download_policy_allows() {
+        assert!(DownloadPolicy::Eager.allows_download("anything"));
+        assert!(!DownloadPolicy::Skip.allows_download("anything"));
+
+        let allow = DownloadPolicy::Allow(vec!["Qwen3/*".into(), "meta-llama/*".into()]);
+        assert!(allow.allows_download("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
+        assert!(allow.allows_download("meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!allow.allows_download("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M"));
+    }
+
+    // -- ExecutePolicy parsing ----------------------------------------------
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_eager() {
+        let p: ExecutePolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(p, ExecutePolicy::Eager));
+        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "eager");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_skip() {
+        let p: ExecutePolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(p, ExecutePolicy::Skip));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_allow_hf() {
+        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &p {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
+                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 1);
+                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(s) if s == "Qwen3/*"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_allow_graph() {
+        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(graph/abc123*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &p {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
+                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 1);
+                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::Graph(s) if s == "abc123*"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_allow_mixed() {
+        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*,graph/abc*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &p {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
+                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 2);
+                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(s) if s == "Qwen3/*"));
+                assert!(matches!(&pats[1], ExecutePattern::Graph(s) if s == "abc*"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_execute_invalid_namespace() {
+        assert!("allow(unknown/foo)".parse::<ExecutePolicy>().is_err());
+    }
+
+    // -- ExecutePolicy logic ------------------------------------------------
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_policy_allows() {
+        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
+        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", None));
+        assert!(!ExecutePolicy::Skip.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
+
+        let hf_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into())]);
+        assert!(hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
+        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("meta-llama/X")));
+        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("somehash", None));
+
+        let graph_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into())]);
+        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", None));
+        assert!(!graph_only.allows_execute("def456", None));
+        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", Some("anything")));
+
+        let mixed = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![
+            ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into()),
+            ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into()),
+        ]);
+        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("xyz", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
+        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("abc123", Some("unknown/model")));
+        assert!(!mixed.allows_execute("def456", Some("unknown/model")));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
index 52c8ba6..8d93e28 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ impl Executor {
 
         Ok((
             ExecuteProgress {
-                status: status.as_str().to_string(),
+                status: status as i32,
                 progress,
                 chunk: Vec::new(),
                 decoded: None,
@@ -36,13 +36,9 @@ impl Executor {
         execution_id: String,
         result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         decoded: Option<String>,
-        success: bool,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
     ) {
-        let status = if success {
-            ExecutionStatus::Completed
-        } else {
-            ExecutionStatus::Failed
-        };
+        let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         info!(
             %execution_id,
             success,
@@ -57,6 +53,12 @@ impl Executor {
             if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result, decoded) {
                 warn!("failed to set result for {execution_id}: {e}");
             }
+        } else if success && self.state.get_result(&execution_id).is_err() {
+            // Ensure terminal success has a readable (possibly empty) result even when
+            // streaming emitted no chunks (e.g. max_seq=0).
+            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, Vec::new(), decoded) {
+                warn!("failed to set default result for {execution_id}: {e}");
+            }
         }
         self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
     }
@@ -72,7 +74,7 @@ impl Executor {
         if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
             watchers.retain(|tx| {
                 tx.send(ExecuteProgress {
-                    status: status.as_str().to_string(),
+                    status: status as i32,
                     progress,
                     chunk: chunk.clone(),
                     decoded: decoded.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
index 57ace70..e648607 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
@@ -20,13 +20,21 @@ impl Executor {
         let payload = request.payload.ok_or(ExecutorError::MissingPayload)?;
 
         let (graph, input, weights_hint, max_seq, kind) = match payload {
-            get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(graph) => (
-                graph,
-                String::new(),
-                None,
-                DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-                QuoteKind::Graph,
-            ),
+            get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(ref graph) => {
+                let graph_id = blake3::hash(graph).to_hex().to_string();
+                if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(&graph_id, None) {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
+                        "execute policy denied graph {graph_id}"
+                    )));
+                }
+                (
+                    graph.clone(),
+                    String::new(),
+                    None,
+                    DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
+                    QuoteKind::Graph,
+                )
+            }
             get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(llm) => {
                 let max_seq = if llm.max_seq == 0 {
                     DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
@@ -35,6 +43,12 @@ impl Executor {
                 };
 
                 let model_id = llm.huggingface_model_id.clone();
+                if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute("", Some(&model_id)) {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
+                        "execute policy denied model {model_id}"
+                    )));
+                }
+
                 let model_id_typed = ModelId(model_id.clone());
                 let disposition = self
                     .weights
@@ -94,7 +108,7 @@ impl Executor {
             input: input.clone(),
             max_seq,
         };
-        let graph_id = format!("{:x}", simple_hash(&graph));
+        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&graph).to_hex().to_string();
         let amount = 1000; // stub
         let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(graph_id.clone(), plan);
 
@@ -127,11 +141,3 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 }
-
-fn simple_hash(data: &[u8]) -> u64 {
-    let mut hash: u64 = 0;
-    for (i, &byte) in data.iter().enumerate() {
-        hash = hash.wrapping_add((byte as u64).wrapping_mul(31_u64.wrapping_pow(i as u32)));
-    }
-    hash
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index f44ac0c..ef3fc58 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ use std::collections::HashMap;
 use thiserror::Error;
 
 use crate::weights::ResolvedWeightKey;
+pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
 pub enum StateError {
@@ -30,25 +31,6 @@ pub struct Execution {
     pub decoded: Option<String>,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Copy)]
-pub enum ExecutionStatus {
-    Pending,
-    Running,
-    Completed,
-    Failed,
-}
-
-impl ExecutionStatus {
-    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
-        match self {
-            Self::Pending => "pending",
-            Self::Running => "running",
-            Self::Completed => "completed",
-            Self::Failed => "failed",
-        }
-    }
-}
-
 pub struct ExecutorState {
     quotes: HashMap<String, Quote>,
     executions: HashMap<String, Execution>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index d0afbc7..43cb1ff 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use crate::backend::{create_backend, ExecBackend};
+use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self};
 use catgrad::typecheck;
@@ -10,7 +11,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
-use tokio::time::{sleep, Duration, Instant};
+use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tracing::{info, warn};
 
 const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
@@ -86,6 +87,10 @@ enum Command {
         model_id: ModelId,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<EnsureDisposition>,
     },
+    WaitDefaultReady {
+        model_id: ModelId,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>>,
+    },
     Bundle {
         key: ResolvedWeightKey,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError>>,
@@ -129,10 +134,12 @@ struct ManagerState {
     entries: HashMap<ModelId, Entry>,
     active: Option<ModelId>,
     queue: VecDeque<ModelId>,
+    waiters: HashMap<ModelId, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>>>>,
+    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
 }
 
 impl WeightsManager {
-    pub fn spawn() -> Self {
+    pub fn spawn(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
         let (tx, mut rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Command>();
         let (job_tx, mut job_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<JobEvent>();
 
@@ -141,6 +148,8 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                 entries: HashMap::new(),
                 active: None,
                 queue: VecDeque::new(),
+                waiters: HashMap::new(),
+                download_policy,
             };
 
             loop {
@@ -181,19 +190,20 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     pub async fn ensure_default_ready_wait(
         &self,
         model_id: ModelId,
-        timeout: Duration,
+        wait_timeout: Duration,
     ) -> Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError> {
-        let start = Instant::now();
-        loop {
-            match self.ensure_default_ready(model_id.clone()).await {
-                EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => return Ok(key),
-                EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => return Err(WeightsError::Failed(err)),
-                EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {}
-            }
-            if start.elapsed() >= timeout {
-                return Err(WeightsError::NotReady);
-            }
-            sleep(Duration::from_millis(25)).await;
+        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
+        self.tx
+            .send(Command::WaitDefaultReady {
+                model_id,
+                reply: reply_tx,
+            })
+            .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
+
+        match timeout(wait_timeout, reply_rx).await {
+            Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
+            Ok(Err(_)) => Err(WeightsError::ManagerClosed),
+            Err(_) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
@@ -230,44 +240,24 @@ pub fn default_ref_cached(model_id: &str) -> bool {
 fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>) {
     match cmd {
         Command::EnsureDefaultReady { model_id, reply } => {
-            let entry = state
-                .entries
-                .entry(model_id.clone())
-                .or_insert_with(|| Entry {
-                    status: WeightsStatus::Queued,
-                    bundle: None,
-                });
-
-            let disposition = match &entry.status {
-                WeightsStatus::Ready { revision } => EnsureDisposition::Ready(ResolvedWeightKey {
-                    model_id: model_id.clone(),
-                    revision: revision.clone(),
-                }),
-                WeightsStatus::Failed { error } => {
-                    if !state.queue.contains(&model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(&model_id)
-                    {
-                        entry.status = WeightsStatus::Queued;
-                        state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
-                        maybe_start_next(state, job_tx);
-                        EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                    } else {
-                        EnsureDisposition::Failed(error.clone())
-                    }
+            let disposition = ensure_default_ready_disposition(state, &model_id, &job_tx);
+            let _ = reply.send(disposition);
+        }
+        Command::WaitDefaultReady { model_id, reply } => {
+            let disposition = ensure_default_ready_disposition(state, &model_id, &job_tx);
+            match disposition {
+                EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(key));
                 }
-                WeightsStatus::Queued
-                | WeightsStatus::Resolving
-                | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
-                    if !state.queue.contains(&model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(&model_id)
-                    {
-                        state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
-                        maybe_start_next(state, job_tx);
-                        EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                    } else {
-                        EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-                    }
+                EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)));
                 }
-            };
-            let _ = reply.send(disposition);
+                EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
+                    let waiters = state.waiters.entry(model_id).or_default();
+                    waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
+                    waiters.push(reply);
+                }
+            }
         }
         Command::Bundle { key, reply } => {
             let entry = state.entries.get(&key.model_id);
@@ -301,6 +291,87 @@ fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::Unbounde
     }
 }
 
+fn ensure_default_ready_disposition(
+    state: &mut ManagerState,
+    model_id: &ModelId,
+    job_tx: &mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
+) -> EnsureDisposition {
+    // If the model already has an entry, follow existing logic — it has
+    // already been admitted.
+    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get(model_id) {
+        return match &entry.status {
+            WeightsStatus::Ready { revision } => EnsureDisposition::Ready(ResolvedWeightKey {
+                model_id: model_id.clone(),
+                revision: revision.clone(),
+            }),
+            WeightsStatus::Failed { error } => {
+                if !state.queue.contains(model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(model_id) {
+                    // Re-check policy before re-queuing a previously failed model.
+                    if !default_ref_cached(&model_id.0)
+                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&model_id.0)
+                    {
+                        return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
+                            "download policy '{}' denied download for model '{}'",
+                            state.download_policy, model_id.0
+                        ));
+                    }
+                    let entry = state.entries.get_mut(model_id).unwrap();
+                    entry.status = WeightsStatus::Queued;
+                    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+                    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                } else {
+                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error.clone())
+                }
+            }
+            WeightsStatus::Queued
+            | WeightsStatus::Resolving
+            | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
+                if !state.queue.contains(model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(model_id) {
+                    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+                    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                } else {
+                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
+                }
+            }
+        };
+    }
+
+    // New model: check download policy before admitting. Locally cached models
+    // always bypass the policy — they don't require a network download.
+    if !default_ref_cached(&model_id.0) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&model_id.0) {
+        return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
+            "download policy '{}' denied download for model '{}'",
+            state.download_policy, model_id.0
+        ));
+    }
+
+    state
+        .entries
+        .insert(model_id.clone(), Entry::default());
+    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
+    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+}
+
+fn notify_waiters(
+    state: &mut ManagerState,
+    model_id: &ModelId,
+    result: Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>,
+) {
+    let Some(waiters) = state.waiters.remove(model_id) else {
+        return;
+    };
+
+    for waiter in waiters {
+        if waiter.is_closed() {
+            continue;
+        }
+        let _ = waiter.send(result.clone());
+    }
+}
+
 fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
     match evt {
         JobEvent::Resolved { model_id, revision } => {
@@ -327,6 +398,11 @@ fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
             entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
             state.active = None;
             info!(model = model_id.0, revision = revision.0, "weights ready");
+            let key = ResolvedWeightKey {
+                model_id: model_id.clone(),
+                revision: revision.clone(),
+            };
+            notify_waiters(state, &model_id, Ok(key));
         }
         JobEvent::Failed { model_id, error } => {
             let entry = state
@@ -339,6 +415,7 @@ fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
             entry.bundle = None;
             state.active = None;
             warn!(model = model_id.0, error, "weights failed");
+            notify_waiters(state, &model_id, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())));
         }
     }
 }
@@ -474,7 +551,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn snapshot_is_available_without_network() {
-        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn();
+        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default());
         let snap = weights.snapshot().await.unwrap();
         assert!(snap.per_model.is_empty());
         assert!(snap.active.is_none());
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index c6a1a08..86242d8 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -38,14 +38,22 @@ message ExecuteResponse {
 }
 
 message ExecuteStatusRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
+enum ExecutionStatus {
+  UNSPECIFIED = 0;
+  PENDING = 1;
+  RUNNING = 2;
+  COMPLETED = 3;
+  FAILED = 4;
+}
+
 message ExecuteStatusResponse {
-  string status = 1;
+  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes result = 3;
   optional string decoded = 4;
 }
 message ExecuteProgress {
-  string status = 1;
+  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes chunk = 3;
   optional string decoded = 4;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index dfe53d5..e29c42f 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -163,8 +163,8 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusRequest {
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteStatusResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub status: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
+    pub status: i32,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
@@ -184,8 +184,8 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusResponse {
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteProgress {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub status: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
+    pub status: i32,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
@@ -235,6 +235,41 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultResponse {
         "/hellas.ExecuteResultResponse".into()
     }
 }
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum ExecutionStatus {
+    Unspecified = 0,
+    Pending = 1,
+    Running = 2,
+    Completed = 3,
+    Failed = 4,
+}
+impl ExecutionStatus {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Unspecified => "UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::Pending => "PENDING",
+            Self::Running => "RUNNING",
+            Self::Completed => "COMPLETED",
+            Self::Failed => "FAILED",
+        }
+    }
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "PENDING" => Some(Self::Pending),
+            "RUNNING" => Some(Self::Running),
+            "COMPLETED" => Some(Self::Completed),
+            "FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct HealthCheckRequest {}
 impl ::prost::Name for HealthCheckRequest {
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index e00f027..657ab05 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1770935847,
-        "narHash": "sha256-fm5DObWwWbr8V3YtNatHdWRctkT45IHlK/hwis5gkgQ=",
+        "lastModified": 1772264349,
+        "narHash": "sha256-cYWy4n/plYTe7oEijlYyzYom+VDsIo9rD/lTd7HBgGs=",
         "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
         "type": "path"
       },
@@ -40,11 +40,11 @@
     },
     "nixpkgs": {
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1767640445,
-        "narHash": "sha256-UWYqmD7JFBEDBHWYcqE6s6c77pWdcU/i+bwD6XxMb8A=",
+        "lastModified": 1772542754,
+        "narHash": "sha256-WGV2hy+VIeQsYXpsLjdr4GvHv5eECMISX1zKLTedhdg=",
         "owner": "NixOS",
         "repo": "nixpkgs",
-        "rev": "9f0c42f8bc7151b8e7e5840fb3bd454ad850d8c5",
+        "rev": "8c809a146a140c5c8806f13399592dbcb1bb5dc4",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1770865833,
-        "narHash": "sha256-oiARqnlvaW6pVGheVi4ye6voqCwhg5hCcGish2ZvQzI=",
+        "lastModified": 1772593411,
+        "narHash": "sha256-47WOnCSyOL6AghZiMIJaTLWM359DHe3be9R1cNCdGUE=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "c8cfbe26238638e2f3a2c0ae7e8d240f5e4ded85",
+        "rev": "a741b36b77440f5db15fcf2ab6d7d592d2f9ee8f",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/tests/e2e.sh b/tests/e2e.sh
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3516754
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/e2e.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,179 @@
+# Hellas E2E test: multi-provider, multi-node scenarios with discovery.
+#
+# Starts 3 server nodes with different policies, then runs client scenarios
+# testing direct execution, policy decline, discovery failover, and health.
+#
+# Run via: nix run .#e2e
+# Requires: all source files tracked by git (git add)
+#
+# Environment:
+#   HF_HOME  – HuggingFace cache dir (default: ~/.cache/huggingface).
+#              Set this to reuse pre-downloaded models and skip downloads.
+
+TEST_DIR=$(mktemp -d -t hellas-e2e-XXXXXX)
+
+cleanup() {
+  echo "Cleaning up..."
+  kill "$PID_OPEN" "$PID_RESTRICT" "$PID_SKIP" 2>/dev/null || true
+  wait "$PID_OPEN" "$PID_RESTRICT" "$PID_SKIP" 2>/dev/null || true
+  rm -rf "$TEST_DIR"
+}
+trap cleanup EXIT
+
+PASS=$'\033[0;32mPASS\033[0m'
+FAIL=$'\033[0;31mFAIL\033[0m'
+INFO=$'\033[1;33m----\033[0m'
+
+pass() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$PASS" "$1"; }
+fail() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$FAIL" "$1"; exit 1; }
+info() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$INFO" "$1"; }
+
+# ── Resolve HF model cache ───────────────────────────────────────
+
+if [ -n "${HF_HOME:-}" ]; then
+  info "HF model cache (HF_HOME): $HF_HOME"
+elif [ -d "$HOME/.cache/huggingface" ]; then
+  export HF_HOME="$HOME/.cache/huggingface"
+  info "HF model cache (default): $HF_HOME"
+else
+  info "No HF model cache found; models will be downloaded on first use"
+fi
+
+# ── Start three server nodes with different policies ─────────────
+
+info "Starting open node (eager policies)..."
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-open" RUST_LOG=info \
+  hellas-cli serve \
+    --download-policy=eager --execute-policy=eager \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/open.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" &
+PID_OPEN=$!
+
+info "Starting restrictive node (only allows SomeOtherModel)..."
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-restrict" RUST_LOG=info \
+  hellas-cli serve \
+    --download-policy=skip '--execute-policy=allow(hf/SomeOtherModel/*)' \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/restrict.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/restrict.stderr" &
+PID_RESTRICT=$!
+
+info "Starting skip-all node (refuses everything)..."
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-skip" RUST_LOG=info \
+  hellas-cli serve \
+    --download-policy=skip --execute-policy=skip \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/skip.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/skip.stderr" &
+PID_SKIP=$!
+
+# ── Wait for each node to print its address ──────────────────────
+
+wait_for_nodeid() {
+  local file=$1 name=$2 timeout="${3:-60}"
+  local i
+  for i in $(seq 1 "$timeout"); do
+    if grep -q "Node Address:" "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
+      grep "Node Address:" "$file" | head -1 | awk '{print $NF}'
+      return 0
+    fi
+    sleep 1
+  done
+  info "stderr tail for $name:"
+  tail -20 "${file%stdout}stderr" >&2
+  fail "Timed out waiting for $name to print its node address (${timeout}s)"
+}
+
+NODE_OPEN=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/open.stdout" "open node")
+info "Open node:        $NODE_OPEN"
+
+NODE_RESTRICT=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/restrict.stdout" "restrictive node")
+info "Restrictive node: $NODE_RESTRICT"
+
+NODE_SKIP=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/skip.stdout" "skip-all node")
+info "Skip-all node:    $NODE_SKIP"
+
+# ── Trigger model download on open node, then wait for weights ───
+
+info "Sending warm-up request via discovery to trigger model load..."
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-warmup" RUST_LOG=info \
+  hellas-cli execute -p "warmup" --max-seq 1 --retries 0 --backup-quotes 0 \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/warmup.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/warmup.stderr" || true
+info "Waiting for model weights..."
+for i in $(seq 1 300); do
+  if grep -q "weights ready" "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" 2>/dev/null; then
+    break
+  fi
+  if ! kill -0 "$PID_OPEN" 2>/dev/null; then
+    tail -20 "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" >&2
+    fail "Open node exited while waiting for weights"
+  fi
+  if (( i % 30 == 0 )); then
+    info "Still waiting for weights... (${i}s elapsed)"
+  fi
+  sleep 1
+done
+if ! grep -q "weights ready" "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr"; then
+  info "Server stderr (last 50 lines):"
+  tail -50 "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" >&2
+  fail "Timed out waiting for weights (300s)"
+fi
+info "Weights ready"
+
+# ── Scenario 1: Direct execution against open node ───────────────
+
+info "Scenario 1: Direct execution against open node"
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c1" RUST_LOG=warn \
+  hellas-cli execute "$NODE_OPEN" -p "Hello" --max-seq 8 \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s1.stderr" || {
+    cat "$TEST_DIR/s1.stderr" >&2
+    fail "direct execution failed"
+  }
+[ -s "$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout" ] \
+  || fail "direct execution returned empty output"
+pass "Direct execution: $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout")"
+
+# ── Scenario 2: Restrictive node declines (expect failure) ───────
+
+info "Scenario 2: Direct execution against restrictive node (expect decline)"
+if IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c2" RUST_LOG=warn \
+  hellas-cli execute "$NODE_RESTRICT" -p "Hello" --max-seq 8 \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/s2.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr"; then
+  fail "Restrictive node should have declined"
+fi
+grep -qiE "declined|denied|permission" "$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr" || {
+  cat "$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr" >&2
+  fail "Expected policy-related error"
+}
+pass "Restrictive node declined"
+
+# ── Scenario 3: Discovery-based execution with failover ──────────
+
+info "Scenario 3: Discovery-based execution (failover across 3 nodes)"
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c3" RUST_LOG=info \
+  hellas-cli execute -p "What is 1+1?" --max-seq 8 \
+    --retries 2 --backup-quotes 0 \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr" || {
+    cat "$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr" >&2
+    fail "discovery execution failed"
+  }
+[ -s "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout" ] \
+  || fail "discovery execution returned empty output"
+if grep -q "declined" "$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr"; then
+  pass "Discovery with failover: $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout")"
+else
+  pass "Discovery (no decline observed): $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout")"
+fi
+
+# ── Scenario 4: Health check ─────────────────────────────────────
+
+info "Scenario 4: Health check against open node"
+IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c4" RUST_LOG=warn \
+  hellas-cli health "$NODE_OPEN" \
+  >"$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s4.stderr" || {
+    cat "$TEST_DIR/s4.stderr" >&2
+    fail "health check failed"
+  }
+grep -q "Version:" "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" \
+  || fail "health output missing Version"
+grep -q "Node ID:" "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" \
+  || fail "health output missing Node ID"
+pass "Health check: $(tr '\n' ' ' < "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout")"
+
+echo ""
+printf '\033[0;32m%s\033[0m\n' "All E2E scenarios passed!"

From d33d892194b0f13fb3129d893b78215222fdd001 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:40:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 004/105] feat: monitor

---
 README.md                                     |   6 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs                |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            | 360 ++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |  89 +++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs | 394 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  13 +
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |   6 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy.rs                 |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs                |   4 +-
 flake.nix                                     |  57 ++-
 11 files changed, 915 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 86f68dc..511bedb 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -37,6 +37,12 @@ cargo run -- execute run -p hey bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916
 Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>%
 ```
 
+Monitor discovery and peer health:
+
+```bash
+cargo run -- monitor --timeout-secs 30
+```
+
 ## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
 
 Run the shared maintenance checks from flake:
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index a6c0b80..0222a78 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 pub(crate) mod common;
 pub mod execute;
 pub mod health;
+pub mod monitor;
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 mod quote_stream;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..477f585
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,360 @@
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use crate::commands::common::{shared_pkarr_client, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use anyhow::Context;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use futures::StreamExt;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use std::collections::HashSet;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use std::future;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use std::sync::Arc;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tokio::task::JoinSet;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
+    DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
+};
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+const CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+const RPC_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
+    health: HealthCheckResponse,
+    known_peers: Vec<EndpointId>,
+    invalid_known_peers: usize,
+    known_peers_error: Option<String>,
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
+
+    // Local-network discovery only (do not advertise as a service).
+    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+        .advertise(false)
+        .service_name("hellas")
+        .build(endpoint.id())
+        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
+        shared_pkarr
+            .dht()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+    );
+
+    // Internet discovery via pkarr + DHT (resolver-only; no publish).
+    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+        .client(shared_pkarr)
+        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
+        .no_publish()
+        .build()
+        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+    let peer_exchange = PeerExchangeBackend::new();
+    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+    registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
+    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
+    registry.add(peer_exchange.clone());
+
+    let mut node_discovery = Box::pin(registry.discover::<NodeService>());
+    let mut execute_discovery = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
+
+    let mut interrogations = JoinSet::new();
+    let mut node_seen = HashSet::new();
+    let mut execute_seen = HashSet::new();
+    let mut unique_peers = HashSet::new();
+    let mut interrogated = HashSet::new();
+
+    let mut interrogation_ok = 0usize;
+    let mut interrogation_failed = 0usize;
+    let mut hinted_peers = 0usize;
+    let mut node_done = false;
+    let mut execute_done = false;
+
+    println!(
+        "event=monitor-start local_peer={} interrogate={} timeout_secs={}",
+        endpoint.id(),
+        interrogate,
+        timeout_secs
+            .map(|secs| secs.to_string())
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| "none".to_string())
+    );
+    println!("event=monitor-ready message=\"press Ctrl+C to stop\"");
+
+    let monitor_timeout = async {
+        if let Some(secs) = timeout_secs {
+            tokio::time::sleep(Duration::from_secs(secs)).await;
+        } else {
+            future::pending::<()>().await;
+        }
+    };
+    tokio::pin!(monitor_timeout);
+
+    loop {
+        tokio::select! {
+            _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c() => {
+                println!("event=monitor-stop reason=signal");
+                break;
+            }
+            _ = &mut monitor_timeout => {
+                println!("event=monitor-stop reason=timeout");
+                break;
+            }
+            peer = node_discovery.next(), if !node_done => {
+                match peer {
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) => {
+                        handle_discovery_event(
+                            "node",
+                            &endpoint,
+                            &peer,
+                            interrogate,
+                            &mut node_seen,
+                            &mut unique_peers,
+                            &mut interrogated,
+                            &mut interrogations,
+                        );
+                    }
+                    Some(Err(err)) => {
+                        println!("event=discovery-error service=node error=\"{err}\"");
+                    }
+                    None => {
+                        node_done = true;
+                        println!("event=discovery-complete service=node");
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            peer = execute_discovery.next(), if !execute_done => {
+                match peer {
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) => {
+                        handle_discovery_event(
+                            "execute",
+                            &endpoint,
+                            &peer,
+                            interrogate,
+                            &mut execute_seen,
+                            &mut unique_peers,
+                            &mut interrogated,
+                            &mut interrogations,
+                        );
+                    }
+                    Some(Err(err)) => {
+                        println!("event=discovery-error service=execute error=\"{err}\"");
+                    }
+                    None => {
+                        execute_done = true;
+                        println!("event=discovery-complete service=execute");
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            joined = interrogations.join_next(), if !interrogations.is_empty() => {
+                match joined {
+                    Some(Ok((peer_id, Ok(outcome)))) => {
+                        interrogation_ok += 1;
+                        println!(
+                            "event=health peer={} version={} uptime_seconds={} reported_node_id={}",
+                            peer_id,
+                            outcome.health.version,
+                            outcome.health.uptime_seconds,
+                            outcome.health.node_id
+                        );
+
+                        if let Some(err) = outcome.known_peers_error.as_deref() {
+                            println!("event=known-peers-error peer={} error=\"{}\"", peer_id, err);
+                        }
+
+                        if outcome.invalid_known_peers > 0 {
+                            println!(
+                                "event=known-peers-invalid peer={} invalid_count={}",
+                                peer_id,
+                                outcome.invalid_known_peers
+                            );
+                        }
+
+                        println!(
+                            "event=known-peers peer={} count={}",
+                            peer_id,
+                            outcome.known_peers.len()
+                        );
+
+                        if !outcome.known_peers.is_empty() {
+                            hinted_peers += outcome.known_peers.len();
+                            for hinted in &outcome.known_peers {
+                                println!("event=peer-hint from={} peer={}", peer_id, hinted);
+                            }
+                            peer_exchange.ingest_peers(outcome.known_peers.iter().copied());
+                        }
+                    }
+                    Some(Ok((peer_id, Err(err)))) => {
+                        interrogation_failed += 1;
+                        println!("event=interrogate-error peer={} error=\"{err:#}\"", peer_id);
+                    }
+                    Some(Err(err)) => {
+                        interrogation_failed += 1;
+                        println!("event=interrogate-error error=\"task join failed: {err}\"");
+                    }
+                    None => {}
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if node_done && execute_done && interrogations.is_empty() {
+            println!("event=monitor-stop reason=discovery-exhausted");
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    println!(
+        "event=monitor-summary unique_peers={} node_service_peers={} execute_service_peers={} interrogated={} interrogation_ok={} interrogation_failed={} hinted_peers={}",
+        unique_peers.len(),
+        node_seen.len(),
+        execute_seen.len(),
+        interrogated.len(),
+        interrogation_ok,
+        interrogation_failed,
+        hinted_peers
+    );
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+fn handle_discovery_event(
+    service: &str,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    peer: &Peer,
+    interrogate: bool,
+    service_seen: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    unique_peers: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    interrogated: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    interrogations: &mut JoinSet<(EndpointId, anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome>)>,
+) {
+    let peer_id = peer.id();
+    if !service_seen.insert(peer_id) {
+        return;
+    }
+
+    unique_peers.insert(peer_id);
+    println!(
+        "event=discovered service={} peer={} source={} trust={} peer_trust={} source_trust={}",
+        service,
+        peer_id,
+        peer.source(),
+        peer.trust(),
+        peer.peer_trust(),
+        peer.source_trust()
+    );
+
+    if interrogate && interrogated.insert(peer_id) {
+        println!("event=interrogate-start peer={}", peer_id);
+        let endpoint = endpoint.clone();
+        interrogations.spawn(async move {
+            let result = interrogate_peer(endpoint, peer_id).await;
+            (peer_id, result)
+        });
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+async fn interrogate_peer(
+    endpoint: Endpoint,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+) -> anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome> {
+    let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, peer_id.into())
+        .connect_timeout(CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node service on {peer_id}"))?;
+
+    let mut client = NodeClient::new(channel)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+
+    let health = timeout(RPC_TIMEOUT, client.health_check(HealthCheckRequest {}))
+        .await
+        .map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("health_check timed out after {RPC_TIMEOUT:?}"))?
+        .context("health_check RPC failed")?
+        .into_inner();
+
+    let mut known_peers = Vec::new();
+    let mut invalid_known_peers = 0usize;
+    let mut known_peers_error = None;
+
+    match timeout(
+        RPC_TIMEOUT,
+        client.get_known_peers(GetKnownPeersRequest {
+            service_alpn: String::new(),
+        }),
+    )
+    .await
+    {
+        Ok(Ok(resp)) => {
+            let mut dedupe = HashSet::new();
+            for raw_id in resp.into_inner().peer_ids {
+                match decode_endpoint_id(&raw_id) {
+                    Ok(id) if id != peer_id => {
+                        if dedupe.insert(id) {
+                            known_peers.push(id);
+                        }
+                    }
+                    Ok(_) => {}
+                    Err(_) => invalid_known_peers += 1,
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(Err(status)) => {
+            known_peers_error = Some(format!("get_known_peers RPC failed: {status}"));
+        }
+        Err(_) => {
+            known_peers_error = Some(format!("get_known_peers timed out after {RPC_TIMEOUT:?}"));
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(PeerInterrogationOutcome {
+        health,
+        known_peers,
+        invalid_known_peers,
+        known_peers_error,
+    })
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+fn decode_endpoint_id(raw_id: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<EndpointId> {
+    let bytes: [u8; 32] = raw_id
+        .try_into()
+        .map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("invalid endpoint id length: {}", raw_id.len()))?;
+    EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes)
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("invalid endpoint id bytes: {err}"))
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
+pub async fn run(_timeout_secs: Option<u64>, _interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
+    anyhow::bail!("monitor requires the `discovery` feature")
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 4b57673..bb77363 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
+mod peer_tracker;
 
 pub async fn run(
     port: Option<u16>,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 34fe8fe..def2216 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use super::peer_tracker::{PeerTracker, RequestKind, MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN};
 use crate::commands::common::{shared_pkarr_client, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
@@ -6,14 +7,15 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
 };
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
-use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::PathId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::TransportBuilder;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, TransportBuilder};
 
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
 const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
@@ -21,14 +23,37 @@ const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
 struct NodeService {
     start_time: Instant,
     node_id: String,
+    peer_tracker: Arc<Mutex<PeerTracker>>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+struct ExecutePeerInterceptor {
+    peer_tracker: Arc<Mutex<PeerTracker>>,
+}
+
+impl tonic::service::Interceptor for ExecutePeerInterceptor {
+    fn call(&mut self, request: Request<()>) -> Result<Request<()>, Status> {
+        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) {
+            if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
+                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(request)
+    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Node for NodeService {
     async fn health_check(
         &self,
-        _request: Request<HealthCheckRequest>,
+        request: Request<HealthCheckRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<HealthCheckResponse>, Status> {
+        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) {
+            if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
+                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::HealthCheck);
+            }
+        }
+
         Ok(Response::new(HealthCheckResponse {
             version: env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION").to_string(),
             uptime_seconds: self.start_time.elapsed().as_secs(),
@@ -38,13 +63,58 @@ impl Node for NodeService {
 
     async fn get_known_peers(
         &self,
-        _request: Request<GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        request: Request<GetKnownPeersRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<GetKnownPeersResponse>, Status> {
-        // TODO: track connected peers and return them for transitive discovery
-        Ok(Response::new(GetKnownPeersResponse { peer_ids: vec![] }))
+        let Some((requester_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) else {
+            return Err(Status::unauthenticated("missing peer context"));
+        };
+
+        let req = request.into_inner();
+        if req.service_alpn.len() > MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN {
+            if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
+                tracker.mark_invalid_request(requester_id);
+            }
+            return Err(Status::invalid_argument(format!(
+                "service_alpn too long (max {MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN} bytes)"
+            )));
+        }
+
+        let mut tracker = self
+            .peer_tracker
+            .lock()
+            .map_err(|_| Status::internal("peer tracker is unavailable"))?;
+
+        let admission =
+            tracker.observe_request(requester_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+        if !admission.allow {
+            warn!(
+                peer = %requester_id,
+                "rate-limited get_known_peers request"
+            );
+            return Err(Status::resource_exhausted(
+                "rate-limited get_known_peers request",
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(
+            requester_id,
+            req.service_alpn.as_str(),
+            admission.disclosure_limit,
+        );
+        let peer_ids = peers
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|peer_id| peer_id.as_bytes().to_vec())
+            .collect();
+
+        Ok(Response::new(GetKnownPeersResponse { peer_ids }))
     }
 }
 
+fn peer_observation<T>(request: &Request<T>) -> Option<(EndpointId, Option<std::time::Duration>)> {
+    let context = request.extensions().get::<IrohContext>()?;
+    Some((context.node_id, context.connection.rtt(PathId::ZERO)))
+}
+
 pub(super) struct NodeHandle {
     endpoint: Endpoint,
     guard: tonic_iroh_transport::TransportGuard,
@@ -136,12 +206,19 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     let node_service = NodeService {
         start_time: Instant::now(),
         node_id: endpoint.id().to_string(),
+        peer_tracker: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PeerTracker::new(endpoint.id()))),
+    };
+
+    let execute_interceptor = ExecutePeerInterceptor {
+        peer_tracker: node_service.peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
     let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy);
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let execute_service =
+        tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService::new(execute_service, execute_interceptor);
 
     let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
         .add_rpc(NodeServer::new(node_service))
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d80d922
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,394 @@
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
+
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+
+pub(super) const NODE_SERVICE_ALPN: &str = "/hellas.Node/1.0";
+pub(super) const EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN: &str = "/hellas.Execute/1.0";
+pub(super) const MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN: usize = 128;
+
+const MAX_TRACKED_PEERS: usize = 2048;
+const MAX_KNOWN_PEERS_RESPONSE: usize = 64;
+const STALE_PEER_AFTER: Duration = Duration::from_secs(15 * 60);
+const DEFAULT_LATENCY_SCORE: i64 = 450;
+
+/// Request classes with different admission costs.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
+pub(super) enum RequestKind {
+    HealthCheck,
+    GetKnownPeers,
+    ExecuteRpc,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
+pub(super) struct RequestAdmission {
+    pub allow: bool,
+    pub disclosure_limit: usize,
+}
+
+/// Bounded peer tracker used to prefer well-behaved and low-latency peers.
+pub(super) struct PeerTracker {
+    local_id: EndpointId,
+    peers: HashMap<EndpointId, PeerStats>,
+    known_peers_global_bucket: TokenBucket,
+}
+
+impl PeerTracker {
+    pub(super) fn new(local_id: EndpointId) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            local_id,
+            peers: HashMap::new(),
+            // Bound global CPU/alloc pressure from many concurrent GetKnownPeers calls.
+            known_peers_global_bucket: TokenBucket::new(200.0, 40.0),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn observe_request(
+        &mut self,
+        peer_id: EndpointId,
+        observed_rtt: Option<Duration>,
+        kind: RequestKind,
+    ) -> RequestAdmission {
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        let (cost, throttleable) = match kind {
+            RequestKind::HealthCheck => (0.5, false),
+            RequestKind::ExecuteRpc => (1.0, false),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers => (4.0, true),
+        };
+
+        let (per_peer_ok, disclosure_limit) = {
+            let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
+            peer.last_seen = now;
+            peer.total_requests = peer.total_requests.saturating_add(1);
+            peer.register_kind(kind);
+            peer.record_rtt(observed_rtt);
+
+            let per_peer_ok = peer.bucket.take(cost, now);
+            if !per_peer_ok {
+                peer.rate_limited = peer.rate_limited.saturating_add(1);
+            }
+
+            let disclosure_limit = {
+                let score = peer.recommendation_score(now);
+                if score < 600 {
+                    8
+                } else if score < 1600 {
+                    24
+                } else {
+                    MAX_KNOWN_PEERS_RESPONSE
+                }
+            };
+
+            (per_peer_ok, disclosure_limit)
+        };
+
+        let global_ok = if matches!(kind, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers) {
+            self.known_peers_global_bucket.take(1.0, now)
+        } else {
+            true
+        };
+        if throttleable && !global_ok {
+            if let Some(peer) = self.peers.get_mut(&peer_id) {
+                peer.rate_limited = peer.rate_limited.saturating_add(1);
+            }
+        }
+
+        let allow = if throttleable {
+            per_peer_ok && global_ok
+        } else {
+            true
+        };
+
+        RequestAdmission {
+            allow,
+            disclosure_limit,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn mark_invalid_request(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId) {
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
+        peer.invalid_requests = peer.invalid_requests.saturating_add(1);
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn ranked_known_peers(
+        &self,
+        requester: EndpointId,
+        requested_service_alpn: &str,
+        disclosure_limit: usize,
+    ) -> Vec<EndpointId> {
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        let response_limit = disclosure_limit.min(MAX_KNOWN_PEERS_RESPONSE);
+        let mut candidates: Vec<(EndpointId, i64)> = self
+            .peers
+            .iter()
+            .filter_map(|(peer_id, stats)| {
+                if *peer_id == self.local_id || *peer_id == requester {
+                    return None;
+                }
+                let age = now.saturating_duration_since(stats.last_seen);
+                if age > STALE_PEER_AFTER {
+                    return None;
+                }
+                if !matches_service_filter(stats, requested_service_alpn) {
+                    return None;
+                }
+                let score = stats.recommendation_score(now);
+                if score <= 0 {
+                    return None;
+                }
+                Some((*peer_id, score))
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        candidates.sort_by(|(_, left_score), (_, right_score)| right_score.cmp(left_score));
+        candidates
+            .into_iter()
+            .take(response_limit)
+            .map(|(peer_id, _)| peer_id)
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    fn get_or_insert_peer(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId, now: Instant) -> &mut PeerStats {
+        if !self.peers.contains_key(&peer_id) {
+            if self.peers.len() >= MAX_TRACKED_PEERS {
+                self.evict_worst(now);
+            }
+            self.peers.insert(peer_id, PeerStats::new(now));
+        }
+        self.peers
+            .get_mut(&peer_id)
+            .expect("peer must exist after insertion")
+    }
+
+    fn evict_worst(&mut self, now: Instant) {
+        let Some(evict_id) = self
+            .peers
+            .iter()
+            .min_by_key(|(_, stats)| stats.recommendation_score(now))
+            .map(|(peer_id, _)| *peer_id)
+        else {
+            return;
+        };
+        self.peers.remove(&evict_id);
+    }
+}
+
+fn matches_service_filter(stats: &PeerStats, requested_service_alpn: &str) -> bool {
+    if requested_service_alpn.is_empty() {
+        return true;
+    }
+    match requested_service_alpn {
+        NODE_SERVICE_ALPN => stats.seen_node_service,
+        // In this binary, Node+Execute are published together by the same server process.
+        EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN => stats.seen_node_service,
+        _ => false,
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug)]
+struct PeerStats {
+    first_seen: Instant,
+    last_seen: Instant,
+    ema_rtt_ms: Option<f64>,
+    total_requests: u32,
+    invalid_requests: u32,
+    rate_limited: u32,
+    seen_node_service: bool,
+    bucket: TokenBucket,
+}
+
+impl PeerStats {
+    fn new(now: Instant) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            first_seen: now,
+            last_seen: now,
+            ema_rtt_ms: None,
+            total_requests: 0,
+            invalid_requests: 0,
+            rate_limited: 0,
+            seen_node_service: false,
+            // Keep per-peer burst tolerance small to avoid "easy win" spam.
+            bucket: TokenBucket::new(24.0, 2.0),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn register_kind(&mut self, kind: RequestKind) {
+        match kind {
+            RequestKind::HealthCheck | RequestKind::GetKnownPeers => {
+                self.seen_node_service = true;
+            }
+            RequestKind::ExecuteRpc => {}
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn record_rtt(&mut self, rtt: Option<Duration>) {
+        let Some(rtt) = rtt else {
+            return;
+        };
+        let ms = rtt.as_secs_f64() * 1000.0;
+        self.ema_rtt_ms = Some(match self.ema_rtt_ms {
+            Some(prev) => prev * 0.75 + ms * 0.25,
+            None => ms,
+        });
+    }
+
+    fn recommendation_score(&self, now: Instant) -> i64 {
+        let age = now.saturating_duration_since(self.last_seen);
+        let age_secs = age.as_secs_f64();
+        let recency_score =
+            ((1.0 - (age_secs / STALE_PEER_AFTER.as_secs_f64())).clamp(0.0, 1.0) * 1000.0) as i64;
+
+        let latency_score = self
+            .ema_rtt_ms
+            .map(latency_score)
+            .unwrap_or(DEFAULT_LATENCY_SCORE);
+
+        let lifespan_secs = now.saturating_duration_since(self.first_seen).as_secs_f64();
+        let stability_score = ((lifespan_secs / 60.0).clamp(0.0, 20.0) * 50.0) as i64;
+
+        let request_score = (self.total_requests.min(60) as i64) * 8;
+        let behavior_penalty =
+            (self.invalid_requests as i64 * 350) + (self.rate_limited as i64 * 110);
+
+        (latency_score * 4) + (recency_score * 3) + (stability_score * 2) + request_score
+            - behavior_penalty
+    }
+}
+
+fn latency_score(rtt_ms: f64) -> i64 {
+    if rtt_ms <= 5.0 {
+        return 1000;
+    }
+    if rtt_ms >= 2_500.0 {
+        return 0;
+    }
+    (((2_500.0 - rtt_ms) / 2_495.0) * 1000.0) as i64
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug)]
+struct TokenBucket {
+    tokens: f64,
+    capacity: f64,
+    refill_per_sec: f64,
+    last_refill: Instant,
+}
+
+impl TokenBucket {
+    fn new(capacity: f64, refill_per_sec: f64) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            tokens: capacity,
+            capacity,
+            refill_per_sec,
+            last_refill: Instant::now(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn take(&mut self, cost: f64, now: Instant) -> bool {
+        let elapsed = now
+            .saturating_duration_since(self.last_refill)
+            .as_secs_f64();
+        if elapsed > 0.0 {
+            self.tokens = (self.tokens + elapsed * self.refill_per_sec).min(self.capacity);
+            self.last_refill = now;
+        }
+        if self.tokens >= cost {
+            self.tokens -= cost;
+            true
+        } else {
+            false
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
+
+    fn endpoint_id(byte: u8) -> EndpointId {
+        SecretKey::from([byte; 32]).public()
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn prefers_lower_rtt_peers() {
+        let local = endpoint_id(1);
+        let a = endpoint_id(2);
+        let b = endpoint_id(3);
+        let requester = endpoint_id(4);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
+
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            a,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(20)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            b,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(300)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            requester,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(40)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
+
+        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, "", 64);
+        assert_eq!(peers.first().copied(), Some(a));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rate_limits_get_known_peers_bursts() {
+        let local = endpoint_id(1);
+        let peer = endpoint_id(2);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
+
+        let mut denied = 0usize;
+        for _ in 0..40 {
+            let admission = tracker.observe_request(
+                peer,
+                Some(Duration::from_millis(30)),
+                RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+            );
+            if !admission.allow {
+                denied += 1;
+            }
+        }
+
+        assert!(denied > 0, "burst traffic should be throttled");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn service_filter_only_returns_matching_activity() {
+        let local = endpoint_id(1);
+        let execute_peer = endpoint_id(2);
+        let node_only_peer = endpoint_id(3);
+        let requester = endpoint_id(4);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
+
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(execute_peer, None, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(node_only_peer, None, RequestKind::HealthCheck);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(requester, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+
+        let execute_only = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        assert_eq!(execute_only, vec![node_only_peer]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_rpc_alone_does_not_mark_service_capability() {
+        let local = endpoint_id(1);
+        let execute_caller = endpoint_id(2);
+        let requester = endpoint_id(3);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
+
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(execute_caller, None, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(requester, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+
+        let execute_candidates = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        assert!(
+            execute_candidates.is_empty(),
+            "execute callers are not assumed to provide execute service"
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index eae9277..429832c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -63,6 +63,15 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "backup-quotes", default_value_t = 2)]
         backup_quotes: usize,
     },
+    /// Discover peers and log network events
+    Monitor {
+        /// Stop monitoring after N seconds (default: run until Ctrl+C)
+        #[arg(long = "timeout-secs")]
+        timeout_secs: Option<u64>,
+        /// Disable peer interrogation RPCs (health + known peers)
+        #[arg(long = "no-interrogate", default_value_t = false)]
+        no_interrogate: bool,
+    },
 }
 
 #[tokio::main]
@@ -93,6 +102,10 @@ async fn main() {
             retries,
             backup_quotes,
         } => commands::execute::run(node_id, model, prompt, max_seq, retries, backup_quotes).await,
+        Commands::Monitor {
+            timeout_secs,
+            no_interrogate,
+        } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate).await,
     };
 
     if let Err(err) = result {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index cc38feb..1e10621 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -332,8 +332,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn quote_and_execute() {
-        let handle =
-            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
+        let handle = Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
 
         // Get quote
         let quote = handle
@@ -357,8 +356,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
-        let handle =
-            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
+        let handle = Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
 
         let result = handle
             .execute(ExecuteRequest {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
index 79c4f55..c5312c1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
@@ -251,8 +251,14 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn glob_middle_star() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B"));
+        assert!(glob_matches(
+            "meta-llama/Llama*8B",
+            "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"
+        ));
+        assert!(!glob_matches(
+            "meta-llama/Llama*8B",
+            "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B"
+        ));
     }
 
     #[test]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index 43cb1ff..89d7cbc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -347,9 +347,7 @@ fn ensure_default_ready_disposition(
         ));
     }
 
-    state
-        .entries
-        .insert(model_id.clone(), Entry::default());
+    state.entries.insert(model_id.clone(), Entry::default());
     state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
     maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
     EnsureDisposition::Queued
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 520b5f8..1a30eca 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@
         };
         auditable = false;
         buildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
-        nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf];
+        nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
         checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-deny cargo-outdated];
         separateDebugInfo = true;
         meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
@@ -238,6 +238,13 @@
           done
         '';
       });
+
+      e2eTest = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+        name = "e2e-test";
+        runtimeInputs = [server pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnugrep pkgs.gawk];
+        text = builtins.readFile ./tests/e2e.sh;
+      };
+
       catgradShells = catgrad.devShells.${system} or {};
       catgradCudaShell =
         if catgradShells ? cuda
@@ -251,6 +258,7 @@
         inherit cli server serverCuda;
         "server-cuda" = serverCuda;
         "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
+        "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
       };
 
       apps = {
@@ -258,6 +266,10 @@
           type = "app";
           program = "${depHygiene}/bin/dep-hygiene";
         };
+        "e2e" = {
+          type = "app";
+          program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
+        };
       };
 
       overlays.default = final: _prev: {
@@ -273,6 +285,7 @@
           cargo-watch
           gh
           depHygiene
+          llvmPackages.lld
         ];
       };
 
@@ -281,6 +294,7 @@
           self.devShells.${system}.default
           catgradCudaShell
         ];
+        LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${catgradCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
       };
     })
     // {
@@ -292,7 +306,13 @@
       }: let
         inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types concatStringsSep;
         cfg = config.services.hellas;
-        cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (["serve"] ++ cfg.extraArgs);
+        cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (
+          ["serve"]
+          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
+          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
+          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
+          ++ cfg.extraArgs
+        );
       in {
         options.services.hellas = {
           enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
@@ -301,20 +321,35 @@
             default = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.server;
             description = "Package providing the hellas CLI (with serve feature).";
           };
-          discovery = mkOption {
-            type = types.bool;
-            default = true;
-            description = "Deprecated option: discovery is always enabled by `hellas-cli serve`.";
-          };
           openFirewall = mkOption {
             type = types.bool;
             default = false;
             description = "Open firewall port for the hellas node.";
           };
           port = mkOption {
-            type = types.port;
-            default = 31145;
-            description = "Port for the hellas node to listen on.";
+            type = types.nullOr types.port;
+            default = null;
+            description = "Port for the hellas node to listen on. Null (default) auto-selects.";
+          };
+          downloadPolicy = mkOption {
+            type = types.nullOr types.str;
+            default = null;
+            description = ''
+              Model download policy.
+              "eager" (default) downloads any requested model,
+              "skip" never downloads (cache-only),
+              "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching HF model patterns.
+            '';
+          };
+          executePolicy = mkOption {
+            type = types.nullOr types.str;
+            default = null;
+            description = ''
+              Graph execution policy.
+              "eager" (default) executes any graph,
+              "skip" refuses all executions,
+              "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching.
+            '';
           };
           extraArgs = mkOption {
             type = types.listOf types.str;
@@ -341,7 +376,7 @@
             };
           };
 
-          networking.firewall = mkIf cfg.openFirewall {
+          networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
             allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
           };
         };

From afd8b68aa8489fb3e077311108a53ffc13749218 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:59:41 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 005/105] refactor(remote-exec): unify graph execution and
 discovery

Collapse the remote execution stack onto the canonical graph request shape, move quote discovery into the rpc crate, and remove the CLI-only discovery split. This also folds in the executor/client fixes needed to make the new path work end-to-end.
---
 Cargo.lock                                    | 667 ++++++++-----
 Cargo.toml                                    |  12 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |  28 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs             |  31 -
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs            | 303 +++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs            | 899 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs             |  10 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs        | 228 +++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs                |  36 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |  35 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        | 174 +++-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   1 -
 crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs        | 216 ++---
 crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs               |  18 +-
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |  17 +-
 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs         |  37 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    | 208 ++--
 crates/executor/src/progress.rs               |  24 +-
 crates/executor/src/quote.rs                  | 218 ++---
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |  65 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs                | 292 +++---
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |  15 +
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  43 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   1 -
 .../quote_stream.rs => rpc/src/discovery.rs}  | 185 ++--
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |  47 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   | 178 +---
 28 files changed, 2656 insertions(+), 1335 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
 rename crates/{cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs => rpc/src/discovery.rs} (57%)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 4dc2774..23a93e2 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -131,9 +131,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "anyhow"
-version = "1.0.101"
+version = "1.0.102"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5f0e0fee31ef5ed1ba1316088939cea399010ed7731dba877ed44aeb407a75ea"
+checksum = "7f202df86484c868dbad7eaa557ef785d5c66295e41b460ef922eca0723b842c"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "arbitrary"
@@ -314,10 +314,13 @@ checksum = "8b52af3cb4058c895d37317bb27508dccc8e5f2d39454016b297bf4a400597b8"
 dependencies = [
  "axum-core",
  "bytes",
+ "form_urlencoded",
  "futures-util",
  "http",
  "http-body",
  "http-body-util",
+ "hyper",
+ "hyper-util",
  "itoa",
  "matchit",
  "memchr",
@@ -325,10 +328,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "percent-encoding",
  "pin-project-lite",
  "serde_core",
+ "serde_json",
+ "serde_path_to_error",
+ "serde_urlencoded",
  "sync_wrapper",
+ "tokio",
  "tower 0.5.3",
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
+ "tracing",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -347,6 +355,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "sync_wrapper",
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
+ "tracing",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -409,9 +418,9 @@ checksum = "bef38d45163c2f1dde094a7dfd33ccf595c92905c8f8f4fdc18d06fb1037718a"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bitflags"
-version = "2.10.0"
+version = "2.11.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "812e12b5285cc515a9c72a5c1d3b6d46a19dac5acfef5265968c166106e31dd3"
+checksum = "843867be96c8daad0d758b57df9392b6d8d271134fce549de6ce169ff98a92af"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bitstream-io"
@@ -477,9 +486,9 @@ checksum = "f4ad8f11f288f48ca24471bbd51ac257aaeaaa07adae295591266b792902ae64"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bumpalo"
-version = "3.19.1"
+version = "3.20.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5dd9dc738b7a8311c7ade152424974d8115f2cdad61e8dab8dac9f2362298510"
+checksum = "5d20789868f4b01b2f2caec9f5c4e0213b41e3e5702a50157d699ae31ced2fcb"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bytemuck"
@@ -529,7 +538,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "candle-kernels",
  "candle-metal-kernels",
  "candle-ug",
- "cudarc 0.19.2",
+ "cudarc 0.19.3",
  "float8 0.6.1",
  "gemm 0.19.0",
  "half",
@@ -595,7 +604,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -605,7 +613,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -623,7 +630,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#f47008c363a1a4d53c7defe4628da6ac20be5e7c"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
@@ -640,15 +646,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "safetensors 0.7.0",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
+ "serde_path_to_error",
+ "serde_with",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokenizers",
+ "typed-builder",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cc"
-version = "1.2.55"
+version = "1.2.56"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "47b26a0954ae34af09b50f0de26458fa95369a0d478d8236d3f93082b219bd29"
+checksum = "aebf35691d1bfb0ac386a69bac2fde4dd276fb618cf8bf4f5318fe285e821bb2"
 dependencies = [
  "find-msvc-tools",
  "jobserver",
@@ -670,9 +679,9 @@ checksum = "613afe47fcd5fac7ccf1db93babcb082c5994d996f20b8b159f2ad1658eb5724"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "chrono"
-version = "0.4.43"
+version = "0.4.44"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "fac4744fb15ae8337dc853fee7fb3f4e48c0fbaa23d0afe49c447b4fab126118"
+checksum = "c673075a2e0e5f4a1dde27ce9dee1ea4558c7ffe648f576438a20ca1d2acc4b0"
 dependencies = [
  "iana-time-zone",
  "js-sys",
@@ -684,9 +693,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap"
-version = "4.5.58"
+version = "4.5.60"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "63be97961acde393029492ce0be7a1af7e323e6bae9511ebfac33751be5e6806"
+checksum = "2797f34da339ce31042b27d23607e051786132987f595b02ba4f6a6dffb7030a"
 dependencies = [
  "clap_builder",
  "clap_derive",
@@ -694,9 +703,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap_builder"
-version = "4.5.58"
+version = "4.5.60"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7f13174bda5dfd69d7e947827e5af4b0f2f94a4a3ee92912fba07a66150f21e2"
+checksum = "24a241312cea5059b13574bb9b3861cabf758b879c15190b37b6d6fd63ab6876"
 dependencies = [
  "anstream",
  "anstyle",
@@ -812,6 +821,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "core-foundation"
+version = "0.10.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b2a6cd9ae233e7f62ba4e9353e81a88df7fc8a5987b8d445b4d90c879bd156f6"
+dependencies = [
+ "core-foundation-sys",
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "core-foundation-sys"
 version = "0.8.7"
@@ -825,7 +844,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "45390e6114f68f718cc7a830514a96f903cccd70d02a8f6d9f643ac4ba45afaf"
 dependencies = [
  "bitflags 1.3.2",
- "core-foundation",
+ "core-foundation 0.9.4",
  "libc",
 ]
 
@@ -929,9 +948,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "crypto-common"
-version = "0.2.0"
+version = "0.2.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "211f05e03c7d03754740fd9e585de910a095d6b99f8bcfffdef8319fa02a8331"
+checksum = "77727bb15fa921304124b128af125e7e3b968275d1b108b379190264f4423710"
 dependencies = [
  "hybrid-array",
 ]
@@ -948,9 +967,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cudarc"
-version = "0.19.2"
+version = "0.19.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "aed81f178e780f3d5d354d12b4c5c5a484c4a9c329ecd037ac57f2a0e0648397"
+checksum = "6468cb7fa330840f3ebcd8df51edc0e7bf5c18df524792ce6004c6821851cdf3"
 dependencies = [
  "float8 0.7.0",
  "half",
@@ -992,8 +1011,18 @@ version = "0.20.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fc7f46116c46ff9ab3eb1597a45688b6715c6e628b5c133e288e709a29bcb4ee"
 dependencies = [
- "darling_core",
- "darling_macro",
+ "darling_core 0.20.11",
+ "darling_macro 0.20.11",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "darling"
+version = "0.21.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9cdf337090841a411e2a7f3deb9187445851f91b309c0c0a29e05f74a00a48c0"
+dependencies = [
+ "darling_core 0.21.3",
+ "darling_macro 0.21.3",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -1010,13 +1039,38 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "darling_core"
+version = "0.21.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1247195ecd7e3c85f83c8d2a366e4210d588e802133e1e355180a9870b517ea4"
+dependencies = [
+ "fnv",
+ "ident_case",
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "strsim",
+ "syn",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "darling_macro"
 version = "0.20.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fc34b93ccb385b40dc71c6fceac4b2ad23662c7eeb248cf10d529b7e055b6ead"
 dependencies = [
- "darling_core",
+ "darling_core 0.20.11",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "darling_macro"
+version = "0.21.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d38308df82d1080de0afee5d069fa14b0326a88c14f15c5ccda35b4a6c414c81"
+dependencies = [
+ "darling_core 0.21.3",
  "quote",
  "syn",
 ]
@@ -1038,9 +1092,9 @@ checksum = "d7a1e2f27636f116493b8b860f5546edb47c8d8f8ea73e1d2a20be88e28d1fea"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "der"
-version = "0.8.0-rc.12"
+version = "0.8.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6c0182be35043efdd2df327a443bb600606e350cfb090cccb233e9451e76f5a3"
+checksum = "71fd89660b2dc699704064e59e9dba0147b903e85319429e131620d022be411b"
 dependencies = [
  "const-oid",
  "pem-rfc7468",
@@ -1049,9 +1103,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "deranged"
-version = "0.5.6"
+version = "0.5.8"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cc3dc5ad92c2e2d1c193bbbbdf2ea477cb81331de4f3103f267ca18368b988c4"
+checksum = "7cd812cc2bc1d69d4764bd80df88b4317eaef9e773c75226407d9bc0876b211c"
 dependencies = [
  "powerfmt",
 ]
@@ -1071,7 +1125,7 @@ version = "0.20.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2d5bcf7b024d6835cfb3d473887cd966994907effbe9227e8c8219824d06c4e8"
 dependencies = [
- "darling",
+ "darling 0.20.11",
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
  "syn",
@@ -1134,7 +1188,7 @@ checksum = "afa94b64bfc6549e6e4b5a3216f22593224174083da7a90db47e951c4fb31725"
 dependencies = [
  "block-buffer 0.11.0",
  "const-oid",
- "crypto-common 0.2.0",
+ "crypto-common 0.2.1",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -1160,11 +1214,11 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "dispatch2"
-version = "0.3.0"
+version = "0.3.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "89a09f22a6c6069a18470eb92d2298acf25463f14256d24778e1230d789a2aec"
+checksum = "1e0e367e4e7da84520dedcac1901e4da967309406d1e51017ae1abfb97adbd38"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "block2",
  "libc",
  "objc2",
@@ -1468,7 +1522,7 @@ version = "0.6.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "719a903cc23e4a89e87962c2a80fdb45cdaad0983a89bd150bb57b4c8571a7d5"
 dependencies = [
- "cudarc 0.19.2",
+ "cudarc 0.19.3",
  "half",
  "num-traits",
  "rand",
@@ -1566,9 +1620,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "65bc07b1a8bc7c85c5f2e110c476c7389b4554ba72af57d8445ea63a576b0876"
+checksum = "8b147ee9d1f6d097cef9ce628cd2ee62288d963e16fb287bd9286455b241382d"
 dependencies = [
  "futures-channel",
  "futures-core",
@@ -1581,9 +1635,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-buffered"
-version = "0.2.12"
+version = "0.2.13"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a8e0e1f38ec07ba4abbde21eed377082f17ccb988be9d988a5adbf4bafc118fd"
+checksum = "4421cb78ee172b6b06080093479d3c50f058e7c81b7d577bbb8d118d551d4cd5"
 dependencies = [
  "cordyceps",
  "diatomic-waker",
@@ -1594,9 +1648,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-channel"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2dff15bf788c671c1934e366d07e30c1814a8ef514e1af724a602e8a2fbe1b10"
+checksum = "07bbe89c50d7a535e539b8c17bc0b49bdb77747034daa8087407d655f3f7cc1d"
 dependencies = [
  "futures-core",
  "futures-sink",
@@ -1604,15 +1658,15 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-core"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "05f29059c0c2090612e8d742178b0580d2dc940c837851ad723096f87af6663e"
+checksum = "7e3450815272ef58cec6d564423f6e755e25379b217b0bc688e295ba24df6b1d"
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1e28d1d997f585e54aebc3f97d39e72338912123a67330d723fdbb564d646c9f"
+checksum = "baf29c38818342a3b26b5b923639e7b1f4a61fc5e76102d4b1981c6dc7a7579d"
 dependencies = [
  "futures-core",
  "futures-task",
@@ -1621,9 +1675,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-io"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9e5c1b78ca4aae1ac06c48a526a655760685149f0d465d21f37abfe57ce075c6"
+checksum = "cecba35d7ad927e23624b22ad55235f2239cfa44fd10428eecbeba6d6a717718"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-lite"
@@ -1640,9 +1694,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-macro"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "162ee34ebcb7c64a8abebc059ce0fee27c2262618d7b60ed8faf72fef13c3650"
+checksum = "e835b70203e41293343137df5c0664546da5745f82ec9b84d40be8336958447b"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -1651,21 +1705,21 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-sink"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e575fab7d1e0dcb8d0c7bcf9a63ee213816ab51902e6d244a95819acacf1d4f7"
+checksum = "c39754e157331b013978ec91992bde1ac089843443c49cbc7f46150b0fad0893"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-task"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f90f7dce0722e95104fcb095585910c0977252f286e354b5e3bd38902cd99988"
+checksum = "037711b3d59c33004d3856fbdc83b99d4ff37a24768fa1be9ce3538a1cde4393"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "futures-util"
-version = "0.3.31"
+version = "0.3.32"
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@@ -6032,9 +6261,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen"
-version = "0.2.108"
+version = "0.2.114"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "64024a30ec1e37399cf85a7ffefebdb72205ca1c972291c51512360d90bd8566"
+checksum = "6532f9a5c1ece3798cb1c2cfdba640b9b3ba884f5db45973a6f442510a87d38e"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "once_cell",
@@ -6045,9 +6274,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-futures"
-version = "0.4.58"
+version = "0.4.64"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "70a6e77fd0ae8029c9ea0063f87c46fde723e7d887703d74ad2616d792e51e6f"
+checksum = "e9c5522b3a28661442748e09d40924dfb9ca614b21c00d3fd135720e48b67db8"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "futures-util",
@@ -6059,9 +6288,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro"
-version = "0.2.108"
+version = "0.2.114"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "008b239d9c740232e71bd39e8ef6429d27097518b6b30bdf9086833bd5b6d608"
+checksum = "18a2d50fcf105fb33bb15f00e7a77b772945a2ee45dcf454961fd843e74c18e6"
 dependencies = [
  "quote",
  "wasm-bindgen-macro-support",
@@ -6069,9 +6298,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro-support"
-version = "0.2.108"
+version = "0.2.114"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5256bae2d58f54820e6490f9839c49780dff84c65aeab9e772f15d5f0e913a55"
+checksum = "03ce4caeaac547cdf713d280eda22a730824dd11e6b8c3ca9e42247b25c631e3"
 dependencies = [
  "bumpalo",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -6082,9 +6311,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-shared"
-version = "0.2.108"
+version = "0.2.114"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1f01b580c9ac74c8d8f0c0e4afb04eeef2acf145458e52c03845ee9cd23e3d12"
+checksum = "75a326b8c223ee17883a4251907455a2431acc2791c98c26279376490c378c16"
 dependencies = [
  "unicode-ident",
 ]
@@ -6130,7 +6359,7 @@ version = "0.244.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "47b807c72e1bac69382b3a6fb3dbe8ea4c0ed87ff5629b8685ae6b9a611028fe"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "hashbrown 0.15.5",
  "indexmap",
  "semver",
@@ -6138,9 +6367,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "web-sys"
-version = "0.3.85"
+version = "0.3.91"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "312e32e551d92129218ea9a2452120f4aabc03529ef03e4d0d82fb2780608598"
+checksum = "854ba17bb104abfb26ba36da9729addc7ce7f06f5c0f90f3c391f8461cca21f9"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
@@ -6571,9 +6800,9 @@ checksum = "d6bbff5f0aada427a1e5a6da5f1f98158182f26556f345ac9e04d36d0ebed650"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "winnow"
-version = "0.7.14"
+version = "0.7.15"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5a5364e9d77fcdeeaa6062ced926ee3381faa2ee02d3eb83a5c27a8825540829"
+checksum = "df79d97927682d2fd8adb29682d1140b343be4ac0f08fd68b7765d9c059d3945"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
@@ -6646,7 +6875,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9d66ea20e9553b30172b5e831994e35fbde2d165325bec84fc43dbf6f4eb9cb2"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
- "bitflags 2.10.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "indexmap",
  "log",
  "serde",
@@ -6678,9 +6907,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wmi"
-version = "0.18.2"
+version = "0.18.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e49d9da833ef7c4419d8c3a18f0f7a8eca8ccc85f7ab8f359281c24100251211"
+checksum = "003e65f4934cf9449b9ce913ad822cd054a5af669d24f93db101fdb02856bb23"
 dependencies = [
  "chrono",
  "futures",
@@ -6792,18 +7021,18 @@ checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
-version = "0.8.39"
+version = "0.8.41"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "db6d35d663eadb6c932438e763b262fe1a70987f9ae936e60158176d710cae4a"
+checksum = "96e13bc581734df6250836c59a5f44f3c57db9f9acb9dc8e3eaabdaf6170254d"
 dependencies = [
  "zerocopy-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy-derive"
-version = "0.8.39"
+version = "0.8.41"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4122cd3169e94605190e77839c9a40d40ed048d305bfdc146e7df40ab0f3e517"
+checksum = "3545ea9e86d12ab9bba9fcd99b54c1556fd3199007def5a03c375623d05fac1c"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -6886,9 +7115,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zip"
-version = "7.4.0"
+version = "7.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cc12baa6db2b15a140161ce53d72209dacea594230798c24774139b54ecaa980"
+checksum = "c42e33efc22a0650c311c2ef19115ce232583abbe80850bc8b66509ebef02de0"
 dependencies = [
  "crc32fast",
  "indexmap",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 806bb62..b8d06c4 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,10 +23,20 @@ thiserror = "1"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = "0.14"
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.3", default-features = false }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.4", default-features = false }
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
 tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
+tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
+opentelemetry = "0.31"
+opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
+opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client"] }
+reqwest = { version = "0.12", default-features = false, features = ["rustls-tls-native-roots"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
+
+[patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
+catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 76a7293..32e9618 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,10 +8,16 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = ["client", "discovery"]
-client = ["hellas-rpc/client", "dep:tonic-iroh-transport", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/client"]
-discovery = ["client", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery", "dep:pkarr"]
-serve = ["discovery", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
+default = ["client"]
+client = [
+    "hellas-rpc/client",
+    "hellas-rpc/discovery",
+    "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
+    "dep:tonic",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/client",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery",
+]
+serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
 cuda = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
 metal = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
@@ -19,6 +25,15 @@ metal = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 tokio.workspace = true
 tracing.workspace = true
 tracing-subscriber.workspace = true
+tracing-opentelemetry.workspace = true
+opentelemetry.workspace = true
+opentelemetry_sdk.workspace = true
+opentelemetry-otlp.workspace = true
+reqwest.workspace = true
+catgrad.workspace = true
+catgrad-llm.workspace = true
+serde.workspace = true
+serde_json.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
@@ -28,7 +43,10 @@ tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional =
 tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 futures = "0.3"
-pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
+axum = "0.8"
+minijinja = "2"
+minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
+tokenizers = "0.21"
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 1763715..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/common.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
-pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
-
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
-    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
-};
-
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
-    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
-    } else {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
-    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
-    builder.no_default_network();
-    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
-    builder
-        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
-    let client = builder
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))?;
-    Ok(client)
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 6a39590..719127d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,30 +1,28 @@
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use crate::commands::common::shared_pkarr_client;
-use crate::commands::common::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
-use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use anyhow::Context;
+use crate::commands::local_model::LocalModelAssets;
+use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use catgrad_llm::IncrementalDetokenizer;
+use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::{
+    shared_pkarr_client, AcceptedQuote, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    get_quote_request, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest,
-    GetQuoteResponse, LlmQuoteRequest,
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use std::sync::Arc;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tokio::time::Duration;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 pub async fn run(
@@ -35,23 +33,15 @@ pub async fn run(
     retries: usize,
     backup_quotes: usize,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
-    let quote_req = GetQuoteRequest {
-        payload: Some(get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(LlmQuoteRequest {
-            huggingface_model_id: model.clone(),
-            prompt: prompt.clone(),
-            max_seq,
-        })),
-    };
+    let assets = Arc::new(LocalModelAssets::load(&model)?);
+    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)?;
+    let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)?;
+    let stop_token_ids = prepared.stop_token_ids.clone();
     info!("Getting quote... {quote_req:?}");
 
     match node_id {
-        // ── Direct node path: no retry, no discovery ──
         Some(id) => {
+            let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
             let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
                 .await
                 .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {id}"))?;
@@ -63,90 +53,77 @@ pub async fn run(
                 .await
                 .with_context(|| format!("node {id} declined quote"))?
                 .into_inner();
-            execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote).await
+            execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote, assets, stop_token_ids).await
         }
-
-        // ── Discovery path: parallel quoting + execution failover ──
         None => {
-            #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-            {
-                use crate::commands::quote_stream::{QuoteError, QuoteStreamBuilder};
-                use futures::StreamExt;
-
-                // Set up mDNS for local-network discovery (client-only, no advertise).
-                let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-                    .advertise(false)
-                    .service_name("hellas")
-                    .build(endpoint.id())
-                    .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-                endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
-
-                let shared_pkarr =
-                    shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-                let shared_dht = Arc::new(
-                    shared_pkarr
-                        .dht()
-                        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
-                );
-
-                // Add internet discovery via pkarr+DHT as a resolver (no publish).
-                let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-                    .client(shared_pkarr)
-                    .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-                    .no_publish()
-                    .build()
-                    .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-                endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
-
-                info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
-                let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
-                registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
-                registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
-
-                let locator = registry
-                    .find::<ExecuteService>()
-                    .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
-                    .start();
-
-                let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req)
-                    .backup_quotes(backup_quotes)
-                    .start(locator);
-
-                let mut attempts = 0;
-                while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
-                    match result {
-                        Ok((mut client, quote)) => {
-                            attempts += 1;
-                            if attempts > retries + 1 {
-                                anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
-                            }
-                            match execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote).await {
-                                Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
-                                Err(err) => {
-                                    warn!(
-                                        attempt = attempts,
-                                        "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}"
-                                    );
-                                }
-                            }
-                        }
-                        Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
-                            info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
-                        }
-                        Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e)) => {
-                            debug!("candidate connect error: {e:#}");
+            let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+                .bind()
+                .await
+                .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
+
+            let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+                .advertise(false)
+                .service_name("hellas")
+                .build(endpoint.id())
+                .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
+            endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+            let shared_pkarr =
+                shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+            let shared_dht = Arc::new(
+                shared_pkarr
+                    .dht()
+                    .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+            );
+
+            let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+                .client(shared_pkarr)
+                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
+                .no_publish()
+                .build()
+                .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
+            endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+            info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
+            let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+            registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
+            registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
+
+            let locator = registry
+                .find::<ExecuteService>()
+                .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
+                .start();
+
+            let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req).start(locator);
+            let mut buffered_quotes = VecDeque::new();
+            let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
+
+            for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+                let (client, quote) =
+                    next_accepted_quote(&mut quotes, &mut buffered_quotes).await?;
+
+                match execute_with_prefetch(
+                    client,
+                    quote,
+                    assets.clone(),
+                    stop_token_ids.clone(),
+                    &mut quotes,
+                    &mut buffered_quotes,
+                    backup_quotes,
+                )
+                .await
+                {
+                    Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
+                    Err(err) => {
+                        if attempt == max_attempts {
+                            return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
                         }
+                        warn!(attempt, "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}");
                     }
                 }
-                anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
-            }
-            #[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
-            {
-                let _ = (retries, backup_quotes);
-                anyhow::bail!(
-                    "node_id is required when CLI is built without the `discovery` feature"
-                );
             }
+
+            anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
         }
     }
 }
@@ -154,56 +131,126 @@ pub async fn run(
 async fn execute_and_stream(
     client: &mut ExecuteClient<Channel>,
     quote: &GetQuoteResponse,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
     info!("Got quote: {quote:?}");
 
-    let req = ExecuteRequest {
-        quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
-    };
-    info!("Req: {req:?}");
     let exec = client
-        .execute(req)
+        .execute(ExecuteRequest {
+            quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
+            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+        })
         .await
         .context("Execute RPC failed")?
         .into_inner();
     info!("Executing: {exec:?}");
 
-    let req = ExecuteStatusRequest {
-        execution_id: exec.execution_id.clone(),
-    };
-    info!("Streaming status: {req:?}");
     let mut stream = client
-        .execute_stream(req)
+        .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
+            execution_id: exec.execution_id.clone(),
+        })
         .await
         .context("ExecuteStream RPC failed")?
         .into_inner();
 
+    let mut decoder = IncrementalDetokenizer::new(
+        {
+            let assets = Arc::clone(&assets);
+            move |tokens| assets.decode_tokens(tokens)
+        },
+        &stop_token_ids,
+    );
+
     while let Some(progress) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut stream).await {
         let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
         let status =
             ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
         let status_label = status.as_str_name();
-        if let Some(decoded) = progress.decoded.as_deref() {
-            debug!(
-                "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Decoded chunk: {}",
-                status_label, progress.progress, decoded
-            );
-            print!("{}", decoded);
-            io::stdout().flush()?;
-        } else if progress.chunk.is_empty() {
-            debug!("Status: {} | Progress: {}", status_label, progress.progress);
-        } else {
+
+        if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
+            let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
+                .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
+            let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
+                .into_iter()
+                .map(|token| {
+                    i32::try_from(token)
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
+                })
+                .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+            let delta = decoder
+                .push_tokens(&token_ids)
+                .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
             debug!(
-                "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Chunk bytes: {}",
+                "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Token batch: {}",
                 status_label,
                 progress.progress,
-                progress.chunk.len()
+                token_ids.len()
             );
+            if !delta.is_empty() {
+                print!("{delta}");
+                io::stdout().flush()?;
+            }
+        } else {
+            debug!("Status: {} | Progress: {}", status_label, progress.progress);
+        }
+
+        if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+            anyhow::bail!("remote execution failed");
         }
-        if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
+        if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
             break;
         }
     }
 
     Ok(())
 }
+
+async fn next_accepted_quote(
+    quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>,
+    buffered_quotes: &mut VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+    if let Some(accepted) = buffered_quotes.pop_front() {
+        return Ok(accepted);
+    }
+
+    while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
+        match result {
+            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
+            Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => info!("provider declined quote: {status}"),
+            Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
+}
+
+async fn execute_with_prefetch(
+    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>,
+    buffered_quotes: &mut VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
+    backup_quotes: usize,
+) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+    let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move {
+        let mut client = client;
+        execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote, assets, stop_token_ids).await
+    });
+    let mut discovery_done = false;
+
+    loop {
+        tokio::select! {
+            result = &mut execute_fut => return result,
+            result = quotes.next(), if !discovery_done && buffered_quotes.len() < backup_quotes => {
+                match result {
+                    Some(Ok(accepted)) => buffered_quotes.push_back(accepted),
+                    Some(Err(QuoteError::Declined(status))) => info!("provider declined quote: {status}"),
+                    Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))) => debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}"),
+                    None => discovery_done = true,
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..607aed1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,899 @@
+use crate::commands::local_model::LocalModelAssets;
+use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use axum::body::Bytes;
+use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::http::StatusCode;
+use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use axum::routing::post;
+use axum::{Json, Router};
+use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::from_json_slice;
+use catgrad_llm::IncrementalDetokenizer;
+use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::{
+    shared_pkarr_client, AcceptedQuote, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder,
+};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+};
+use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
+use serde::Serialize;
+use serde_json::json;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::convert::Infallible;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
+use tokio::sync::{mpsc, RwLock};
+use tokio::time::Duration;
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
+use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+
+const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+static NEXT_ID: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(1);
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+struct GatewayState {
+    node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    retries: usize,
+    default_max_tokens: u32,
+    force_model: Option<String>,
+    model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<LocalModelAssets>>>>,
+}
+
+struct GenerationOutput {
+    text: String,
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    completion_tokens: u32,
+}
+
+struct PreparedRemoteExecution {
+    _endpoint: Endpoint,
+    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+}
+
+pub async fn run(
+    host: String,
+    port: u16,
+    node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    retries: usize,
+    default_max_tokens: u32,
+    force_model: Option<String>,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let state = Arc::new(GatewayState {
+        node_id,
+        retries,
+        default_max_tokens,
+        force_model,
+        model_cache: Arc::new(RwLock::new(HashMap::new())),
+    });
+
+    let app = Router::new()
+        .route("/v1/chat/completions", post(handle_openai))
+        .route("/v1/messages", post(handle_anthropic))
+        .route("/v1/completions", post(handle_plain))
+        .with_state(state.clone());
+
+    let addr = format!("{host}:{port}");
+    let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
+
+    println!("Hellas gateway listening on http://{addr}");
+    println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
+    println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
+    println!("POST /v1/completions (plain)");
+    if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
+        println!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
+    }
+
+    axum::serve(listener, app)
+        .with_graceful_shutdown(async {
+            let _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c().await;
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("gateway server failed")?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<openai::ChatCompletionRequest>(&body, "OpenAI") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err,
+    };
+
+    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(state.default_max_tokens);
+    let stream_include_usage = req
+        .stream_options
+        .as_ref()
+        .and_then(|options| options.include_usage)
+        .unwrap_or(false);
+    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
+        Ok(assets) => assets,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
+        .messages
+        .iter()
+        .cloned()
+        .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
+        .collect();
+    let prepared = match assets.prepare_messages(&messages) {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+        let state_clone = state.clone();
+        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
+        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+            let created = now_unix();
+
+            let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                        role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                        ..Default::default()
+                    })
+                    .build()])
+                .build();
+
+            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            let generated = generate_prepared(
+                state_clone,
+                assets_clone,
+                prepared_clone,
+                max_tokens,
+                |delta| {
+                    let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                        .id(id.clone())
+                        .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                        .created(created)
+                        .model(model.clone())
+                        .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                            .index(0)
+                            .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                                content: Some(delta.to_string()),
+                                ..Default::default()
+                            })
+                            .build()])
+                        .build();
+                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                    Ok(())
+                },
+            )
+            .await;
+
+            let generated = match generated {
+                Ok(out) => out,
+                Err(err) => {
+                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                        "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
+                    }))));
+                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                    return;
+                }
+            };
+
+            let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
+                    .finish_reason(Some(openai_finish_reason()))
+                    .build()])
+                .build();
+            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            if stream_include_usage {
+                let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                    .id(id)
+                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(model)
+                    .choices(vec![])
+                    .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                        generated.prompt_tokens,
+                        generated.completion_tokens,
+                    )))
+                    .build();
+                if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
+                    return;
+                }
+            }
+
+            let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+        });
+
+        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+            .into_response();
+    }
+
+    let generated =
+        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
+        {
+            Ok(out) => out,
+            Err(err) => {
+                return json_error(
+                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                );
+            }
+        };
+
+    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
+        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
+        .created(now_unix())
+        .model(model)
+        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
+            .index(0)
+            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(generated.text))
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai_finish_reason()))
+            .build()])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
+
+fn openai_finish_reason() -> openai::FinishReason {
+    openai::FinishReason::Stop
+}
+
+async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<anthropic::MessageRequest>(&body, "Anthropic") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err,
+    };
+
+    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens;
+    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
+        Ok(assets) => assets,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let messages: Vec<_> = (&req).into();
+    let prepared = match assets.prepare_messages(&messages) {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+        let state_clone = state.clone();
+        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
+        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            let id = next_id("msg");
+
+            let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
+                message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+                    .id(id.clone())
+                    .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+                    .role("assistant".to_string())
+                    .content(vec![])
+                    .model(model.clone())
+                    .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                        prepared_clone.input_ids.len() as u32,
+                        0,
+                    ))
+                    .build(),
+            };
+
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "content_block_start",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                        index: 0,
+                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                            text: String::new(),
+                        },
+                    },
+                )))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            let mut stream_delta = |delta: &str| {
+                let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                    index: 0,
+                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
+                        text: delta.to_string(),
+                    },
+                };
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            };
+            let generated = generate_prepared(
+                state_clone,
+                assets_clone,
+                prepared_clone.clone(),
+                max_tokens,
+                &mut stream_delta,
+            )
+            .await;
+
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "content_block_stop",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+                )))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            let generated = match generated {
+                Ok(out) => out,
+                Err(err) => {
+                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                        "error",
+                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                            error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                                error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                                message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                            },
+                        },
+                    )));
+                    return;
+                }
+            };
+
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "message_delta",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                        delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                            stop_reason: Some(anthropic_stop_reason()),
+                            ..Default::default()
+                        },
+                        usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                            prepared_clone.input_ids.len() as u32,
+                            generated.completion_tokens,
+                        ),
+                    },
+                )))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "message_stop",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
+            )));
+        });
+
+        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+            .into_response();
+    }
+
+    let generated =
+        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
+        {
+            Ok(out) => out,
+            Err(err) => {
+                return json_error(
+                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                );
+            }
+        };
+
+    let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("msg"))
+        .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+        .role("assistant".to_string())
+        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+            text: generated.text,
+        }])
+        .model(model)
+        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic_stop_reason()))
+        .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        ))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
+
+fn anthropic_stop_reason() -> anthropic::StopReason {
+    anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+}
+
+async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err,
+    };
+
+    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(state.default_max_tokens);
+    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
+        Ok(assets) => assets,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let prepared = match assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&req.prompt) {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => {
+            return json_error(
+                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                format!("Failed to prepare completion prompt: {err}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+        let state_clone = state.clone();
+        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
+        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            let id = next_id("cmpl");
+            let created = now_unix();
+
+            let generated = generate_prepared(
+                state_clone,
+                assets_clone,
+                prepared_clone,
+                max_tokens,
+                |delta| {
+                    let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                        .id(id.clone())
+                        .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                        .created(created)
+                        .model(model.clone())
+                        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                            .index(0)
+                            .text(delta.to_string())
+                            .build()])
+                        .build();
+                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                    Ok(())
+                },
+            )
+            .await;
+
+            let _generated = match generated {
+                Ok(out) => out,
+                Err(err) => {
+                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                        "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
+                    }))));
+                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                    return;
+                }
+            };
+
+            let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id)
+                .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(model)
+                .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .text(String::new())
+                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                    .build()])
+                .build();
+            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+                return;
+            }
+
+            let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+        });
+
+        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+            .into_response();
+    }
+
+    let generated =
+        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared, max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await {
+            Ok(out) => out,
+            Err(err) => {
+                return json_error(
+                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                );
+            }
+        };
+
+    let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("cmpl"))
+        .object("text_completion".to_string())
+        .created(now_unix())
+        .model(model)
+        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+            .index(0)
+            .text(generated.text)
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+            .build()])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
+
+fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
+    body: &Bytes,
+    protocol: &str,
+) -> Result<T, Response> {
+    from_json_slice::<T>(body).map_err(|err| {
+        json_error(
+            StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            format!("Invalid {protocol} request: {err}"),
+        )
+    })
+}
+
+fn resolve_model(state: &GatewayState, request_model: &str) -> String {
+    state
+        .force_model
+        .clone()
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| request_model.to_string())
+}
+
+fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
+    (
+        status,
+        Json(json!({ "error": { "message": message.into() } })),
+    )
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+fn sse_data<T: Serialize>(payload: &T) -> Event {
+    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    Event::default().data(data)
+}
+
+fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
+    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    Event::default().event(event).data(data)
+}
+
+fn next_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
+    let n = NEXT_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
+    format!("{prefix}-{n}")
+}
+
+fn now_unix() -> i64 {
+    SystemTime::now()
+        .duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH)
+        .map(|duration| duration.as_secs() as i64)
+        .unwrap_or(0)
+}
+
+async fn get_model_assets_cached(
+    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
+    model: &str,
+) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<LocalModelAssets>> {
+    {
+        let cache = state.model_cache.read().await;
+        if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+            return Ok(assets.clone());
+        }
+    }
+
+    let model_name = model.to_string();
+    let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || LocalModelAssets::load(&model_name))
+        .await
+        .context("local model loader panicked")??;
+
+    let assets = Arc::new(assets);
+    let mut cache = state.model_cache.write().await;
+    cache.insert(model.to_string(), assets.clone());
+    Ok(assets)
+}
+
+async fn generate_prepared<F>(
+    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
+    max_seq: u32,
+    mut on_delta: F,
+) -> anyhow::Result<GenerationOutput>
+where
+    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+{
+    let max_attempts = state.retries.saturating_add(1);
+    for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+        let prepared = prepare_generation(
+            state.clone(),
+            assets.clone(),
+            prepared_prompt.clone(),
+            max_seq,
+        )
+        .await?;
+
+        match execute_prepared(
+            prepared,
+            assets.clone(),
+            prepared_prompt.clone(),
+            &mut on_delta,
+        )
+        .await
+        {
+            Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
+            Err(err) => {
+                if attempt == max_attempts {
+                    return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({}) exceeded", state.retries)));
+                }
+                tracing::warn!(attempt, "execution failed, retrying: {err:#}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Err(anyhow!("max retries ({}) exceeded", state.retries))
+}
+
+async fn prepare_generation(
+    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
+    max_seq: u32,
+) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
+    let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?;
+
+    match state.node_id {
+        Some(node_id) => prepare_direct(node_id, quote_req).await,
+        None => prepare_discovery(quote_req).await,
+    }
+}
+
+async fn prepare_direct(
+    node_id: EndpointId,
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
+    let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
+    let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
+    let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let quote = client
+        .get_quote(quote_req)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("node {node_id} declined quote"))?
+        .into_inner();
+
+    Ok(PreparedRemoteExecution {
+        _endpoint: endpoint,
+        client,
+        quote,
+    })
+}
+
+async fn prepare_discovery(quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
+    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
+
+    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+        .advertise(false)
+        .service_name("hellas")
+        .build(endpoint.id())
+        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
+        shared_pkarr
+            .dht()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+    );
+
+    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+        .client(shared_pkarr)
+        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
+        .no_publish()
+        .build()
+        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+    registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
+    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
+    let locator = registry
+        .find::<ExecuteService>()
+        .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
+        .start();
+
+    let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req).start(locator);
+    let (client, quote) = next_accepted_quote(&mut quotes).await?;
+    Ok(PreparedRemoteExecution {
+        _endpoint: endpoint,
+        client,
+        quote,
+    })
+}
+
+async fn next_accepted_quote(quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+    while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
+        match result {
+            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
+            Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
+                tracing::info!("provider declined quote: {status}")
+            }
+            Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => {
+                tracing::debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}")
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    Err(anyhow!("no provider could serve the request"))
+}
+
+async fn execute_and_collect<F>(
+    client: &mut ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+    quote: &GetQuoteResponse,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
+    on_delta: &mut F,
+) -> anyhow::Result<(String, u32)>
+where
+    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+{
+    let execute = client
+        .execute(ExecuteRequest {
+            quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
+            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("Execute RPC failed")?
+        .into_inner();
+
+    let mut stream = client
+        .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
+            execution_id: execute.execution_id,
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("ExecuteStream RPC failed")?
+        .into_inner();
+
+    let mut decoder = IncrementalDetokenizer::new(
+        {
+            let assets = Arc::clone(&assets);
+            move |tokens| assets.decode_tokens(tokens)
+        },
+        &prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids,
+    );
+    let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
+    while let Some(progress) = stream.next().await {
+        let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
+        let status =
+            ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
+        completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress.progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
+        if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
+            let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
+                .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
+            let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
+                .into_iter()
+                .map(|token| {
+                    i32::try_from(token)
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
+                })
+                .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+            let delta = decoder
+                .push_tokens(&token_ids)
+                .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
+            if !delta.is_empty() {
+                on_delta(&delta)?;
+            }
+        }
+        if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+            return Err(anyhow!("remote execution failed"));
+        }
+        if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
+            break;
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok((decoder.finish(), completion_tokens))
+}
+
+async fn execute_prepared<F>(
+    mut prepared: PreparedRemoteExecution,
+    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
+    on_delta: &mut F,
+) -> anyhow::Result<GenerationOutput>
+where
+    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+{
+    let (text, completion_tokens) = execute_and_collect(
+        &mut prepared.client,
+        &prepared.quote,
+        assets,
+        prepared_prompt.clone(),
+        on_delta,
+    )
+    .await?;
+
+    Ok(GenerationOutput {
+        text,
+        prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
+        completion_tokens,
+    })
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 5123817..57b1ec9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,13 @@
-use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
+    let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
     let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c46f1e9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,228 @@
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use catgrad::prelude::*;
+use catgrad::typecheck::{DtypeExpr, NatExpr, NdArrayType, ShapeExpr, TypeExpr};
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::LLMModel;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model_chat_template;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_files};
+use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
+use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use serde_json::Value;
+use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
+
+pub const DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION: &str = "main";
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+struct ModelSpec {
+    id: String,
+    revision: String,
+}
+
+impl ModelSpec {
+    fn parse(raw: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let raw = raw.trim();
+        if raw.is_empty() {
+            return Err(anyhow!("model id is empty"));
+        }
+
+        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
+            Some((id, revision)) => {
+                let id = id.trim();
+                let revision = revision.trim();
+                if id.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(anyhow!("model id is empty"));
+                }
+                if revision.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(anyhow!("model revision is empty"));
+                }
+                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
+            }
+            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION.to_string()),
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self { id, revision })
+    }
+}
+
+struct GreedyTokenGraph<'a> {
+    inner: &'a dyn LLMModel,
+}
+
+impl DynModule for GreedyTokenGraph<'_> {
+    fn ty(&self) -> (Vec<Type>, Vec<Type>) {
+        let (source_type, target_type) = self.inner.ty();
+        let token_type = Type::Tensor(TypeExpr::NdArrayType(NdArrayType {
+            dtype: DtypeExpr::Constant(Dtype::U32),
+            shape: ShapeExpr::Shape(vec![NatExpr::Var(0), NatExpr::Var(1), NatExpr::Constant(1)]),
+        }));
+
+        let mut wrapped_target_type = vec![token_type];
+        wrapped_target_type.extend(target_type.into_iter().skip(1));
+        (source_type, wrapped_target_type)
+    }
+
+    fn path(&self) -> Path {
+        self.inner.path()
+    }
+
+    fn def(&self, builder: &Builder, args: Vec<Var>) -> Vec<Var> {
+        let mut targets = self.inner.inline(builder, args);
+        let logits = targets.remove(0);
+        let next_tokens = ops::argmax(builder, logits);
+
+        let mut wrapped_targets = vec![next_tokens];
+        wrapped_targets.extend(targets);
+        wrapped_targets
+    }
+}
+
+pub struct LocalModelAssets {
+    model: ModelSpec,
+    config: Value,
+    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
+    chat_template: Option<String>,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+impl LocalModelAssets {
+    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
+        let (_, config_path, tokenizer_path, _) =
+            get_model_files(&model.id, &model.revision).context("failed to locate model files")?;
+        let model_config_json = std::fs::read(&config_path)
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to read model config {config_path:?}"))?;
+        let config: Value =
+            serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json).context("failed to parse model config")?;
+
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1).context("failed to construct model config")?;
+        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
+
+        let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path)
+            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to load tokenizer: {err}"))?;
+
+        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
+            Ok(template) => Some(
+                template
+                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
+                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
+            ),
+            Err(_) => None,
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            model,
+            config,
+            model_config_json,
+            tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn build_quote_request(
+        &self,
+        prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
+        max_seq: u32,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
+        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
+        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
+        let input_ids: Vec<u32> = prepared_prompt
+            .input_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|token| {
+                u32::try_from(*token)
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("negative token id {token} cannot be encoded"))
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt
+            .stop_token_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|token| {
+                u32::try_from(*token)
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded"))
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
+            huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
+            huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
+            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
+            graph,
+            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
+            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
+            max_new_tokens: max_seq,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
+            .map_err(anyhow::Error::from)
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_messages(
+        &self,
+        messages: &[catgrad_llm::types::Message],
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        let chat_template = self
+            .chat_template
+            .as_ref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("model does not expose a chat template"))?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+            &self.tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            messages,
+            &self.stop_token_ids,
+        )
+        .context("failed to prepare chat messages")
+    }
+
+    pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[i32]) -> catgrad_llm::Result<String> {
+        let token_ids: Vec<u32> = token_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|token| {
+                u32::try_from(*token).map_err(|_| {
+                    LLMError::TokenizerError(format!("negative token id {token} cannot be decoded"))
+                })
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+        self.tokenizer
+            .decode(&token_ids, false)
+            .map_err(LLMError::from)
+    }
+}
+
+fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Vec<u8>> {
+    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length).context("failed to build graph model")?;
+    let typed_term = GreedyTokenGraph { inner: &*model }
+        .term()
+        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("failed to construct typed graph term"))?;
+    serde_json::to_vec_pretty(&typed_term).context("failed to serialize graph")
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::{ModelSpec, DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
+        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index 0222a78..c1d2a45 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,40 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
-pub(crate) mod common;
+pub(crate) async fn bind_client_endpoint() -> CliResult<tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint> {
+    use anyhow::Context;
+    use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
+
+    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
+
+    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+        .advertise(false)
+        .service_name("hellas")
+        .build(endpoint.id())
+        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns);
+
+    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
+    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+        .client(shared_pkarr)
+        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
+        .no_publish()
+        .build()
+        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+    Ok(endpoint)
+}
+
 pub mod execute;
+pub mod gateway;
 pub mod health;
+pub(crate) mod local_model;
 pub mod monitor;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-mod quote_stream;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 477f585..06cedbf 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -1,46 +1,28 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
-use crate::commands::common::{shared_pkarr_client, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use anyhow::Context;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use futures::StreamExt;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use std::future;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use std::sync::Arc;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
 };
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 const CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 const RPC_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
     health: HealthCheckResponse,
     known_peers: Vec<EndpointId>,
@@ -48,7 +30,6 @@ struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
     known_peers_error: Option<String>,
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
         .bind()
@@ -246,7 +227,6 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
     Ok(())
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 fn handle_discovery_event(
     service: &str,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
@@ -264,12 +244,12 @@ fn handle_discovery_event(
 
     unique_peers.insert(peer_id);
     println!(
-        "event=discovered service={} peer={} source={} trust={} peer_trust={} source_trust={}",
+        "event=discovered service={} peer={} source={} trust={} remote_trust={} source_trust={}",
         service,
         peer_id,
         peer.source(),
         peer.trust(),
-        peer.peer_trust(),
+        peer.remote_trust(),
         peer.source_trust()
     );
 
@@ -283,7 +263,6 @@ fn handle_discovery_event(
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 async fn interrogate_peer(
     endpoint: Endpoint,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
@@ -345,7 +324,6 @@ async fn interrogate_peer(
     })
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 fn decode_endpoint_id(raw_id: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<EndpointId> {
     let bytes: [u8; 32] = raw_id
         .try_into()
@@ -353,8 +331,3 @@ fn decode_endpoint_id(raw_id: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<EndpointId> {
     EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes)
         .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("invalid endpoint id bytes: {err}"))
 }
-
-#[cfg(not(feature = "discovery"))]
-pub async fn run(_timeout_secs: Option<u64>, _interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
-    anyhow::bail!("monitor requires the `discovery` feature")
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index def2216..b41aaf6 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{PeerTracker, RequestKind, MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN};
-use crate::commands::common::{shared_pkarr_client, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 429832c..4b17e94 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -2,6 +2,8 @@
 extern crate tracing;
 
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
+use opentelemetry::trace::TracerProvider;
+use opentelemetry_otlp::{WithExportConfig, WithHttpConfig};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
@@ -23,17 +25,38 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Port to listen on (auto-selects if not specified or if in use)
         #[arg(long)]
         port: Option<u16>,
-        /// Download policy: 'eager' (default, download freely),
-        /// 'skip' (cache-only, never download),
+        /// Download policy: 'skip' (default, cache-only, never download),
+        /// 'eager' (download freely),
         /// or 'allow(pattern,...)' (download only matching HF models)
-        #[arg(long = "download-policy", default_value = "eager")]
+        #[arg(long = "download-policy", default_value = "skip")]
         download_policy: hellas_executor::DownloadPolicy,
-        /// Execute policy: 'eager' (default, execute any graph),
-        /// 'skip' (refuse all executions),
+        /// Execute policy: 'skip' (default, refuse all executions),
+        /// 'eager' (execute any graph),
         /// or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)' (execute only matching)
-        #[arg(long = "execute-policy", default_value = "eager")]
+        #[arg(long = "execute-policy", default_value = "skip")]
         execute_policy: hellas_executor::ExecutePolicy,
     },
+    /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
+    Gateway {
+        /// Host interface to bind
+        #[arg(long, default_value = "127.0.0.1")]
+        host: String,
+        /// Port to listen on
+        #[arg(long, default_value_t = 8080)]
+        port: u16,
+        /// Direct target node id (omit to use discovery)
+        #[arg(long)]
+        node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery mode)
+        #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
+        retries: usize,
+        /// Fallback max new tokens when request omits max_tokens
+        #[arg(long = "default-max-tokens", default_value_t = 128)]
+        default_max_tokens: u32,
+        /// Override request model and force this HuggingFace model id, optionally with @revision
+        #[arg(long = "force-model")]
+        force_model: Option<String>,
+    },
     /// Check health of a remote node
     Health {
         /// Node ID to check
@@ -43,7 +66,7 @@ enum Commands {
     Execute {
         /// Node ID to execute on (omit to auto-discover)
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-        /// HuggingFace model id used to fetch weights (e.g. HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct)
+        /// HuggingFace model id used to fetch weights, optionally with @revision
         #[arg(
             short = 'm',
             long = "model",
@@ -74,16 +97,113 @@ enum Commands {
     },
 }
 
+/// Initialise the tracing subscriber.
+///
+/// When `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT` is set (and non-empty), an
+/// OpenTelemetry OTLP layer is added that exports traces over HTTP/protobuf.
+///
+/// Supported environment variables (all standard OTEL):
+///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT  — collector URL (e.g. https://jaeger.lsd-ag.ch/v1/traces)
+///   OTEL_SERVICE_NAME                    — service name  (default: hellas-node)
+///   OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG             — sample rate 0.0–1.0 (default: 1.0)
+///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
+///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
+fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
+    use tracing_subscriber::prelude::*;
+
+    let env_filter = tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
+        .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn"))
+        .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap());
+
+    let fmt_layer = tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer().with_writer(std::io::stderr);
+
+    let (otel_layer, provider) = init_otlp_layer();
+
+    tracing_subscriber::registry()
+        .with(env_filter)
+        .with(fmt_layer)
+        .with(otel_layer)
+        .init();
+
+    provider
+}
+
+fn init_otlp_layer<S>() -> (
+    Option<tracing_opentelemetry::OpenTelemetryLayer<S, opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Tracer>>,
+    Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider>,
+)
+where
+    S: tracing::Subscriber + for<'span> tracing_subscriber::registry::LookupSpan<'span>,
+{
+    let endpoint = match std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT") {
+        Ok(v) if !v.trim().is_empty() => v,
+        _ => return (None, None),
+    };
+
+    let service_name = std::env::var("OTEL_SERVICE_NAME")
+        .ok()
+        .filter(|s| !s.trim().is_empty())
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| "hellas-node".to_string());
+
+    let sample_rate: f64 = std::env::var("OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG")
+        .ok()
+        .and_then(|s| s.parse().ok())
+        .filter(|r: &f64| (0.0..=1.0).contains(r))
+        .unwrap_or(1.0);
+
+    let headers: std::collections::HashMap<String, String> =
+        std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS")
+            .ok()
+            .map(|raw| {
+                raw.split(',')
+                    .filter_map(|pair| {
+                        let (k, v) = pair.split_once('=')?;
+                        Some((k.trim().to_string(), v.trim().to_string()))
+                    })
+                    .collect()
+            })
+            .unwrap_or_default();
+
+    let mut http = opentelemetry_otlp::SpanExporter::builder()
+        .with_http()
+        .with_endpoint(&endpoint);
+
+    if !headers.is_empty() {
+        http = http.with_headers(headers);
+    }
+
+    let exporter = match http.build() {
+        Ok(e) => e,
+        Err(err) => {
+            eprintln!("warning: failed to build OTLP exporter: {err}");
+            return (None, None);
+        }
+    };
+
+    let provider = opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider::builder()
+        .with_batch_exporter(exporter)
+        .with_sampler(opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Sampler::TraceIdRatioBased(
+            sample_rate,
+        ))
+        .with_resource(
+            opentelemetry_sdk::Resource::builder()
+                .with_service_name(service_name.clone())
+                .build(),
+        )
+        .build();
+
+    opentelemetry::global::set_tracer_provider(provider.clone());
+    let tracer = provider.tracer(service_name.clone());
+
+    eprintln!("otlp: enabled endpoint={endpoint} service={service_name} sample_rate={sample_rate}");
+
+    let layer = tracing_opentelemetry::layer().with_tracer(tracer);
+    (Some(layer), Some(provider))
+}
+
 #[tokio::main]
 async fn main() {
-    tracing_subscriber::fmt()
-        .with_writer(std::io::stderr)
-        .with_env_filter(
-            tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
-                .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn"))
-                .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap()),
-        )
-        .init();
+    let tracer_provider = init_tracing();
 
     let cli = Cli::parse();
     let result = match cli.command {
@@ -93,6 +213,24 @@ async fn main() {
             download_policy,
             execute_policy,
         } => commands::serve::run(port, download_policy, execute_policy).await,
+        Commands::Gateway {
+            host,
+            port,
+            node_id,
+            retries,
+            default_max_tokens,
+            force_model,
+        } => {
+            commands::gateway::run(
+                host,
+                port,
+                node_id,
+                retries,
+                default_max_tokens,
+                force_model,
+            )
+            .await
+        }
         Commands::Health { node_id } => commands::health::run(node_id).await,
         Commands::Execute {
             node_id,
@@ -108,6 +246,12 @@ async fn main() {
         } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate).await,
     };
 
+    if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider {
+        if let Err(err) = provider.shutdown() {
+            eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
+        }
+    }
+
     if let Err(err) = result {
         eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
         std::process::exit(1);
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 4806d0f..1dd40bf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -24,5 +24,4 @@ serde_json = { workspace = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.4"
-tokenizers = "0.21"
 blake3 = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
index 9de498f..972c752 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
@@ -1,120 +1,91 @@
 use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use catgrad::category::core::{Dtype, Shape};
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend, Interpreter};
 use catgrad::prelude::*;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, render_chat_template};
-use tracing::warn;
-
-/// Format a user prompt using the model's chat template when available.
-/// Falls back to the raw prompt if no template exists or rendering fails.
-fn prepare_prompt(model_id: &str, chat_template: Option<&str>, prompt: &str) -> String {
-    let Some(template) = chat_template.filter(|t| !t.trim().is_empty()) else {
-        return prompt.to_string();
-    };
-
-    // SmolLM3 and a few other templates wrap generation blocks we don't need for single-shot use.
-    let template = template
-        .replace("{% generation %}", "")
-        .replace("{% endgeneration %}", "");
-
-    match render_chat_template(&template, prompt, false, false) {
-        Ok(r) => r,
-        Err(err) => {
-            warn!("failed to render chat template for {model_id}: {err}");
-            prompt.to_string()
-        }
-    }
+use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
+use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids};
+
+fn initialize_state_tensors(
+    interpreter: &Interpreter<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
+    state_types: &[(Dtype, Shape)],
+) -> Result<Vec<interpreter::Value<crate::backend::ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+    state_types
+        .iter()
+        .map(|(dtype, shape)| match dtype {
+            Dtype::F32 => {
+                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), Vec::<f32>::new())
+                    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
+            }
+            Dtype::U32 => {
+                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), Vec::<u32>::new())
+                    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
+            }
+        })
+        .collect()
 }
 
-/// Build and serialize a catgrad graph for a HF model id and prompt, returning the templated input.
-pub fn build_graph_from_llm_prompt(
-    bundle: &ModelBundle,
-    prompt: &str,
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-) -> Result<(Vec<u8>, String), ExecutorError> {
-    use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
-
-    let prepared_prompt = prepare_prompt(
-        &bundle.key.model_id.0,
-        bundle.chat_template.as_deref(),
-        prompt,
-    );
-    let config = &bundle.config;
-    let tokenizer = &bundle.tokenizer;
-
-    let encoding = tokenizer
-        .encode(prepared_prompt.clone(), true)
-        .map_err(LLMError::from)?;
-    let prompt_tokens = encoding.get_ids().len();
-    let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens + max_new_tokens as usize;
-
-    let (model, _cfg) = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
-    let typed_term = model
-        .term()
-        .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::ModelConstruction(model.path().to_string()))?;
+fn extract_generated_token(
+    backend: &crate::backend::ExecBackend,
+    output: interpreter::Value<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
+) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
+    let tokens = match output {
+        interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
+            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(values) => values,
+            _ => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
+        },
+        _ => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
+    };
 
-    let graph_bytes = serde_json::to_vec_pretty(&typed_term)?;
-    Ok((graph_bytes, prepared_prompt))
+    tokens
+        .last()
+        .copied()
+        .ok_or(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput)
 }
 
-/// Fetch weights, build the environment, and execute the provided TypedTerm, streaming decoded text.
+/// Execute the provided TypedTerm and stream generated token batches.
 pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     bundle: &ModelBundle,
-    prepared_input: &str,
+    model_config_json: &[u8],
+    encoded_input: &[u8],
     typed_term: &catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm,
-    max_seq: u32,
-    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8], Option<&str>, bool),
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    max_new_tokens: u32,
+    stop_token_ids: &[u32],
+    stream_batch_size: u32,
+    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
+    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(encoded_input)
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
+    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+            "prompt token count mismatch: plan says {prompt_tokens}, input decodes to {}",
+            input_ids.len()
+        )));
+    }
 
     let backend = create_backend();
-    let config = &bundle.config;
-    let tokenizer = &bundle.tokenizer;
-    let parameter_values = &bundle.parameter_values;
-    let parameter_types = &bundle.parameter_types;
-
-    let encoding = tokenizer
-        .encode(prepared_input, true)
-        .map_err(LLMError::from)?;
-    let tokens: Vec<u32> = encoding.get_ids().to_vec();
-
-    let max_sequence_length = tokens.len() + max_seq as usize;
-    let (model, llm_config) = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)?;
+    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + max_new_tokens as usize;
+    let model_config: serde_json::Value =
+        serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model config JSON: {err}"))
+        })?;
+    let model = get_model(&model_config, max_sequence_length)?;
 
     let mut env = stdlib();
     env.declarations
-        .extend(to_load_ops(model.path(), parameter_types.keys()));
-
-    let interpreter = Interpreter::new(backend.clone(), env, parameter_values.clone());
-
-    let mut decoded = String::new();
-    let mut progress: u64 = 0;
-
-    // Initialize empty KV caches for the first (prefill) pass.
-    let num_layers = llm_config.num_hidden_layers();
-    let num_kv_heads = llm_config.num_key_value_heads();
-    let qk_head_dim = llm_config.get_qk_head_dim();
-    let v_head_dim = llm_config.get_v_head_dim();
-
-    let mut k_cache = interpreter::tensor(
-        &interpreter.backend,
-        Shape(vec![num_layers, 1, num_kv_heads, 0, qk_head_dim]),
-        Vec::<f32>::new(),
-    )
-    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
-
-    let mut v_cache = interpreter::tensor(
-        &interpreter.backend,
-        Shape(vec![num_layers, 1, num_kv_heads, 0, v_head_dim]),
-        Vec::<f32>::new(),
-    )
-    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
+        .extend(to_load_ops(model.path(), bundle.parameter_types.keys()));
+    let interpreter = Interpreter::new(backend.clone(), env, bundle.parameter_values.clone());
 
-    // First iteration uses the full prompt; subsequent iterations use only the new token.
-    let mut token_ids = tokens;
+    let mut state_tensors = initialize_state_tensors(&interpreter, &model.empty_state_type())?;
+    let mut token_ids = input_ids;
+    let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
 
-    for _ in 0..max_seq {
+    for _ in 0..max_new_tokens {
         let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
             &interpreter.backend,
             Shape(vec![1, token_ids.len()]),
@@ -122,45 +93,36 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
         )
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
 
-        let mut results = interpreter.run(
-            typed_term.term.clone(),
-            vec![input_tensor, k_cache, v_cache],
-        )?;
+        let mut sources = vec![input_tensor];
+        sources.append(&mut state_tensors);
 
-        // Results order: [next_token, k_cache_out, v_cache_out]
-        v_cache = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
-        k_cache = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
-        let output = results.pop().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?;
-
-        let next_token = match output {
-            interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match interpreter.backend.to_vec(arr) {
-                interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(v) => v.last().copied(),
-                _ => None,
-            },
-            _ => None,
+        let mut results = interpreter.run(typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
+        if results.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
         }
-        .ok_or(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput)?;
-
-        // Decode and append
-        let piece = tokenizer
-            .decode(&[next_token], false)
-            .unwrap_or_else(|_| next_token.to_string());
-        decoded.push_str(&piece);
-        progress += 1;
+        let output = results.remove(0);
+        state_tensors = results;
 
-        let done = llm_config
-            .get_eos_token_ids()
-            .contains(&(next_token as i32));
-        on_progress(progress, piece.as_bytes(), Some(piece.as_str()), done);
-
-        // Stop if EOS
-        if done {
+        let next_token = extract_generated_token(&interpreter.backend, output)?;
+        if stop_token_ids.contains(&next_token) {
             break;
         }
 
-        // Subsequent iterations: only feed the newly generated token.
+        generated_tokens += 1;
+        pending_batch.push(next_token);
+        if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
+            let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
+            on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
+            pending_batch.clear();
+        }
+
         token_ids = vec![next_token];
     }
 
+    if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
+        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
+        on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
+    }
+
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
index b87c884..a7a1211 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
@@ -11,16 +11,14 @@ impl Executor {
         request: ExecuteRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
+        let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
         let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
-
-        let bundle = match plan.weights_hint.clone() {
-            Some(key) => Some(self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
-                WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.model_id.0.clone()),
-                WeightsError::Failed(msg) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(msg),
-                other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-            })?),
-            None => None,
-        };
+        let key = plan.weights_key.clone();
+        let bundle = self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
+            WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.to_string()),
+            WeightsError::Failed(msg) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(msg),
+            other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
+        })?;
 
         let reservation = self.execute_worker.reserve().map_err(|e| match e {
             ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
@@ -35,6 +33,7 @@ impl Executor {
             %execution_id,
             %quote_id,
             input_len = plan.input.len(),
+            stream_batch_size,
             "starting execution"
         );
 
@@ -43,6 +42,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
                 plan,
                 bundle,
+                stream_batch_size,
             })
             .map_err(|e| match e {
                 ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index ed8842d..d401b2a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     ChannelClosed,
     #[error("executor is busy")]
     Busy,
+    #[error("invalid quote request: {0}")]
+    InvalidQuoteRequest(String),
     #[error("invalid catgrad graph: {0}")]
     InvalidGraph(#[from] serde_json::Error),
     #[error("LLM error: {0}")]
@@ -19,18 +21,14 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     Interpreter(#[from] InterpreterError),
     #[error("backend error: {0:?}")]
     Backend(BackendError),
-    #[error("failed to construct model term for {0}")]
-    ModelConstruction(String),
-    #[error("missing quote payload")]
-    MissingPayload,
-    #[error("missing weights hint model id")]
-    MissingWeightsHint,
-    #[error("weights not ready for model {0}")]
+    #[error("weights not ready for {0}")]
     WeightsNotReady(String),
     #[error("weights error: {0}")]
     WeightsError(String),
     #[error("policy denied: {0}")]
     PolicyDenied(String),
+    #[error("invalid token payload: {0}")]
+    InvalidTokenPayload(String),
     #[error("no output from graph")]
     NoOutput,
     #[error("unexpected output value")]
@@ -44,16 +42,15 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
         match &err {
             ExecutorError::ChannelClosed => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Busy => Status::resource_exhausted(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::InvalidGraph(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Llm(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Interpreter(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Backend(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::ModelConstruction(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::MissingPayload => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::MissingWeightsHint => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_) => Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => Status::permission_denied(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::NoOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
index 9422731..9858c2c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
@@ -57,7 +57,8 @@ impl ExecuteReservation {
 pub struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    pub bundle: Option<Arc<ModelBundle>>,
+    pub bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
+    pub stream_batch_size: u32,
 }
 
 impl ExecuteWorker {
@@ -109,7 +110,6 @@ fn worker_loop(
                 let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
                     execution_id: exec_id,
                     result: None,
-                    decoded: None,
                     status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
                 });
             }
@@ -118,7 +118,6 @@ fn worker_loop(
                 let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
                     execution_id: exec_id,
                     result: None,
-                    decoded: None,
                     status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
                 });
             }
@@ -131,11 +130,16 @@ fn run_job(
     tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let execution_id = job.execution_id;
-    execute_plan_sync(&execution_id, job.plan, job.bundle.as_deref(), &tx)?;
+    execute_plan_sync(
+        &execution_id,
+        job.plan,
+        job.bundle.as_ref(),
+        job.stream_batch_size,
+        &tx,
+    )?;
     let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
         execution_id,
         result: None,
-        decoded: None,
         status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Completed,
     });
     Ok(())
@@ -144,33 +148,28 @@ fn run_job(
 fn execute_plan_sync(
     execution_id: &str,
     plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    bundle: Option<&ModelBundle>,
+    bundle: &ModelBundle,
+    stream_batch_size: u32,
     tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let term: TypedTerm =
         serde_json::from_slice(&plan.graph).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidGraph)?;
 
-    let prompt = plan.input.clone();
-
-    let Some(key) = plan.weights_hint.clone() else {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::MissingWeightsHint);
-    };
-    let Some(bundle) = bundle else {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.model_id.0));
-    };
-
     info!(execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
 
     catgrad_support::run_graph_streaming(
         bundle,
-        &prompt,
+        &plan.model_config_json,
+        &plan.input,
         &term,
-        plan.max_seq,
-        |progress, chunk, decoded_chunk, _done| {
+        plan.prompt_tokens,
+        plan.max_new_tokens,
+        &plan.stop_token_ids,
+        stream_batch_size,
+        |progress, chunk| {
             let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
                 execution_id: execution_id.to_string(),
                 chunk: chunk.to_vec(),
-                decoded_chunk: decoded_chunk.map(|s| s.to_string()),
                 progress,
             });
         },
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 1e10621..cbc27b3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -17,14 +17,13 @@ pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 
 use execute_worker::ExecuteWorker;
-use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState, StateError};
+use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
 use weights::WeightsManager;
 
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetGraphRequest, GetGraphResponse,
-    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::pin::Pin;
@@ -40,10 +39,6 @@ enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
-    Graph {
-        request: GetGraphRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetGraphResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
     Subscribe {
         execution_id: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<
@@ -65,13 +60,11 @@ enum ExecutorMessage {
     Progress {
         execution_id: String,
         chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        decoded_chunk: Option<String>,
         progress: u64,
     },
     Complete {
         execution_id: String,
         result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
     },
 }
@@ -112,9 +105,6 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::Graph { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_graph(request));
-                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
                     execution_id,
                     reply,
@@ -133,44 +123,24 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Progress {
                     execution_id,
                     chunk,
-                    decoded_chunk,
                     progress,
                 } => {
-                    let _ = self.state.append_output_chunk(
-                        &execution_id,
-                        &chunk,
-                        decoded_chunk.as_deref(),
-                        progress,
-                    );
-                    self.send_progress(
-                        &execution_id,
-                        ExecutionStatus::Running,
-                        progress,
-                        chunk,
-                        decoded_chunk,
-                    );
+                    let _ = self
+                        .state
+                        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, progress);
+                    self.send_progress(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running, progress, chunk);
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::Complete {
                     execution_id,
                     result,
-                    decoded,
                     status,
                 } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, decoded, status);
+                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, status);
                 }
             }
         }
     }
 
-    fn handle_graph(&self, request: GetGraphRequest) -> Result<GetGraphResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let graph = self
-            .state
-            .get_graph(&request.graph_id)
-            .cloned()
-            .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(request.graph_id)))?;
-        Ok(GetGraphResponse { graph })
-    }
-
     fn handle_status(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
@@ -182,15 +152,10 @@ impl Executor {
             .get_result(&request.execution_id)
             .map(|s| s.to_vec())
             .unwrap_or_default();
-        let decoded = self
-            .state
-            .get_decoded(&request.execution_id)?
-            .map(|s| s.to_string());
         Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
             status: *status as i32,
             progress,
             result: result_bytes,
-            decoded,
         })
     }
 
@@ -199,13 +164,8 @@ impl Executor {
         request: ExecuteResultRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let result = self.state.get_result(&request.execution_id)?;
-        let decoded = self
-            .state
-            .get_decoded(&request.execution_id)?
-            .unwrap_or_default();
         Ok(ExecuteResultResponse {
             result: result.to_vec(),
-            decoded: decoded.to_string(),
         })
     }
 }
@@ -232,11 +192,6 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    async fn graph(&self, request: GetGraphRequest) -> Result<GetGraphResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Graph { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
     async fn execute(&self, request: ExecuteRequest) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
             .await
@@ -279,13 +234,6 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(Response::new(self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?))
     }
 
-    async fn get_graph(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<GetGraphRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<GetGraphResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.graph(request.into_inner()).await?))
-    }
-
     async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -328,30 +276,38 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{get_quote_request, ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus};
+    use crate::weights::{ModelId, ModelRevision, WeightsLocator};
+    use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus;
+
+    fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
+        ExecutionPlan {
+            graph: Vec::new(),
+            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
+                model_id: ModelId("test-model".to_string()),
+                revision: ModelRevision("deadbeef".to_string()),
+            },
+            input: Vec::new(),
+            prompt_tokens: 0,
+            max_new_tokens: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
+            stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
 
     #[tokio::test]
-    async fn quote_and_execute() {
+    async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
         let handle = Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
 
-        // Get quote
-        let quote = handle
+        let err = handle
             .quote(GetQuoteRequest {
-                payload: Some(get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(b"test-graph".to_vec())),
-            })
-            .await
-            .expect("should return quote");
-        assert!(quote.quote_id.starts_with("quote-"));
-
-        // Execute with quote
-        let exec = handle
-            .execute(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
+                graph: b"test-graph".to_vec(),
+                model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+                ..Default::default()
             })
             .await
-            .expect("should return execution");
-        assert!(exec.execution_id.starts_with("exec-"));
-        assert_eq!(exec.quote_id, quote.quote_id);
+            .expect_err("quote should fail");
+        assert!(matches!(err, ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)));
     }
 
     #[tokio::test]
@@ -361,6 +317,7 @@ mod tests {
         let result = handle
             .execute(ExecuteRequest {
                 quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
+                stream_batch_size: None,
             })
             .await;
         assert!(result.is_err());
@@ -379,15 +336,7 @@ mod tests {
             execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         };
 
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(
-            "graph-0".to_string(),
-            ExecutionPlan {
-                graph: Vec::new(),
-                weights_hint: None,
-                input: String::new(),
-                max_seq: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-            },
-        );
+        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
         let execution_id = executor
             .state
             .create_execution(quote_id)
@@ -404,14 +353,99 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
         assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
         assert!(initial.chunk.is_empty());
-        assert!(initial.decoded.is_none());
 
         executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         let completed = updates.recv().await.expect("should receive completion");
         assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
         assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
         assert!(completed.chunk.is_empty());
-        assert!(completed.decoded.is_none());
         assert!(updates.recv().await.is_none());
     }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_result() {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let tx2 = tx.clone();
+        let mut executor = Executor {
+            rx,
+            state: ExecutorState::new(),
+            watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        };
+
+        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+        let execution_id = executor
+            .state
+            .create_execution(quote_id)
+            .expect("execution should be created");
+        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
+        executor
+            .state
+            .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 1)
+            .unwrap();
+        executor
+            .state
+            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let (initial, mut updates) = executor
+            .handle_subscribe(execution_id)
+            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
+
+        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
+        assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
+        assert_eq!(initial.chunk, chunk);
+        assert!(updates.recv().await.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_result_and_future_updates() {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let tx2 = tx.clone();
+        let mut executor = Executor {
+            rx,
+            state: ExecutorState::new(),
+            watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        };
+
+        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+        let execution_id = executor
+            .state
+            .create_execution(quote_id)
+            .expect("execution should be created");
+        let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
+        executor
+            .state
+            .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &first_chunk, 1)
+            .unwrap();
+        executor
+            .state
+            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let (initial, mut updates) = executor
+            .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
+            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
+
+        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
+        assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
+        assert_eq!(initial.chunk, first_chunk);
+
+        let second_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[22]);
+        executor.send_progress(
+            &execution_id,
+            ExecutionStatus::Running,
+            2,
+            second_chunk.clone(),
+        );
+        let update = updates.recv().await.expect("should receive progress");
+        assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
+        assert_eq!(update.progress, 2);
+        assert_eq!(update.chunk, second_chunk);
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
index 8d93e28..c2c6556 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
@@ -9,9 +9,12 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         execution_id: String,
     ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError> {
-        // Validate existence and grab current snapshot
-        let status = *self.state.get_status(&execution_id)?;
-        let progress = self.state.get_progress(&execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
+        // New subscribers receive the full buffered output so they can catch up
+        // even if execution progress raced ahead before the stream was attached.
+        let execution = self.state.get_execution(&execution_id)?;
+        let status = execution.status;
+        let progress = execution.progress;
+        let chunk = execution.result.clone().unwrap_or_default();
 
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
 
@@ -24,8 +27,7 @@ impl Executor {
             ExecuteProgress {
                 status: status as i32,
                 progress,
-                chunk: Vec::new(),
-                decoded: None,
+                chunk,
             },
             rx,
         ))
@@ -35,14 +37,12 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         execution_id: String,
         result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
     ) {
         let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         info!(
             %execution_id,
             success,
-            decoded_len = decoded.as_ref().map(|s| s.len()).unwrap_or(0),
             "execution finished"
         );
         if let Err(e) = self.state.set_status(&execution_id, status) {
@@ -50,13 +50,11 @@ impl Executor {
             return;
         }
         if let Some(result) = result {
-            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result, decoded) {
+            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result) {
                 warn!("failed to set result for {execution_id}: {e}");
             }
         } else if success && self.state.get_result(&execution_id).is_err() {
-            // Ensure terminal success has a readable (possibly empty) result even when
-            // streaming emitted no chunks (e.g. max_seq=0).
-            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, Vec::new(), decoded) {
+            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, Vec::new()) {
                 warn!("failed to set default result for {execution_id}: {e}");
             }
         }
@@ -69,7 +67,6 @@ impl Executor {
         status: ExecutionStatus,
         progress: u64,
         chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
     ) {
         if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
             watchers.retain(|tx| {
@@ -77,7 +74,6 @@ impl Executor {
                     status: status as i32,
                     progress,
                     chunk: chunk.clone(),
-                    decoded: decoded.clone(),
                 })
                 .is_ok()
             });
@@ -90,6 +86,6 @@ impl Executor {
 
     pub(super) fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
         let progress = self.state.get_progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new(), None);
+        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
index e648607..ab9f39f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
@@ -1,143 +1,125 @@
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    get_quote_request, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, WeightsHint as RpcWeightsHint,
-};
+use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 
-use crate::catgrad_support;
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-use crate::weights::{default_ref_cached, EnsureDisposition, ModelId, WeightsError};
+use crate::weights::{
+    weights_cached, EnsureDisposition, ModelId, ModelRevision, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
+    DEFAULT_REF,
+};
 use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
 
-enum QuoteKind {
-    Graph,
-    Llm { model_id: String, max_seq: u32 },
-}
-
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let payload = request.payload.ok_or(ExecutorError::MissingPayload)?;
+        let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
+        if model_id.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
 
-        let (graph, input, weights_hint, max_seq, kind) = match payload {
-            get_quote_request::Payload::Graph(ref graph) => {
-                let graph_id = blake3::hash(graph).to_hex().to_string();
-                if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(&graph_id, None) {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                        "execute policy denied graph {graph_id}"
-                    )));
-                }
-                (
-                    graph.clone(),
-                    String::new(),
-                    None,
-                    DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-                    QuoteKind::Graph,
-                )
-            }
-            get_quote_request::Payload::LlmPrompt(llm) => {
-                let max_seq = if llm.max_seq == 0 {
-                    DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
-                } else {
-                    llm.max_seq
-                };
+        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
+        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
+            DEFAULT_REF.to_string()
+        } else {
+            requested_revision.to_string()
+        };
 
-                let model_id = llm.huggingface_model_id.clone();
-                if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute("", Some(&model_id)) {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                        "execute policy denied model {model_id}"
-                    )));
-                }
+        if request.graph.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing graph bytes".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        if request.model_config_json.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing model_config_json".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
 
-                let model_id_typed = ModelId(model_id.clone());
-                let disposition = self
-                    .weights
-                    .ensure_default_ready(model_id_typed.clone())
-                    .await;
+        let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
+            DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
+        } else {
+            request.max_new_tokens
+        };
+        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&request.graph).to_hex().to_string();
+        if !self
+            .execute_policy
+            .allows_execute(&graph_id, Some(model_id))
+        {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
+                "execute policy denied graph {graph_id} for model {model_id}"
+            )));
+        }
 
-                let key = match disposition {
-                    EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => key,
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                        if default_ref_cached(&model_id) {
-                            self.weights
-                                .ensure_default_ready_wait(
-                                    model_id_typed,
-                                    tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2),
-                                )
-                                .await
-                                .map_err(|e| match e {
-                                    WeightsError::NotReady => {
-                                        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id.clone())
-                                    }
-                                    other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-                                })?
-                        } else {
-                            return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(model_id));
-                        }
-                    }
-                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => {
-                        return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(err));
-                    }
-                };
+        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
+        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
+                request.prompt_tokens,
+                input_ids.len()
+            )));
+        }
 
-                let bundle = self
-                    .weights
-                    .bundle(&key)
-                    .await
-                    .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::WeightsError(e.to_string()))?;
+        serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model_config_json: {err}"))
+        })?;
 
-                let (graph_bytes, templated_input) = catgrad_support::build_graph_from_llm_prompt(
-                    bundle.as_ref(),
-                    &llm.prompt,
-                    max_seq,
-                )?;
+        let model_id = model_id.to_string();
+        let weights_key = WeightsLocator {
+            model_id: ModelId(model_id.clone()),
+            revision: ModelRevision(requested_revision.clone()),
+        };
+        let disposition = self.weights.ensure_ready(weights_key.clone()).await;
 
-                (
-                    graph_bytes,
-                    templated_input,
-                    Some(key),
-                    max_seq,
-                    QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq },
-                )
+        match disposition {
+            EnsureDisposition::Ready => {}
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
+                if weights_cached(&weights_key) {
+                    self.weights
+                        .ensure_ready_wait(weights_key.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
+                        .await
+                        .map_err(|e| match e {
+                            WeightsError::NotReady => {
+                                ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(weights_key.to_string())
+                            }
+                            other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
+                        })?;
+                } else {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(weights_key.to_string()));
+                }
             }
-        };
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => {
+                return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(err));
+            }
+        }
 
         let plan = ExecutionPlan {
-            graph: graph.clone(),
-            weights_hint: weights_hint.clone(),
-            input: input.clone(),
-            max_seq,
+            graph: request.graph,
+            model_config_json: request.model_config_json,
+            weights_key: weights_key.clone(),
+            input: request.input,
+            prompt_tokens: request.prompt_tokens,
+            max_new_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids: request.stop_token_ids,
         };
-        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&graph).to_hex().to_string();
         let amount = 1000; // stub
-        let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(graph_id.clone(), plan);
-
-        match kind {
-            QuoteKind::Graph => {
-                info!(%quote_id, %graph_id, amount, "quoted raw graph");
-            }
-            QuoteKind::Llm { model_id, max_seq } => {
-                info!(
-                    %quote_id,
-                    %graph_id,
-                    amount,
-                    model = model_id,
-                    max_seq,
-                    input_len = input.len(),
-                    "quoted llm prompt"
-                );
-            }
-        }
+        let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(plan);
 
-        Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
-            quote_id,
-            graph_id,
+        info!(
+            %quote_id,
+            %graph_id,
             amount,
-            input,
-            resolved_weights: weights_hint.map(|hint| RpcWeightsHint {
-                huggingface_model_id: hint.model_id.0,
-                revision: hint.revision.0,
-            }),
-        })
+            model = model_id,
+            requested_revision,
+            prompt_tokens = request.prompt_tokens,
+            max_new_tokens,
+            "quoted graph execution"
+        );
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteResponse { quote_id, amount })
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index ef3fc58..f15f7c4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use thiserror::Error;
 
-use crate::weights::ResolvedWeightKey;
+use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
@@ -15,9 +15,12 @@ pub enum StateError {
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct ExecutionPlan {
     pub graph: Vec<u8>,
-    pub weights_hint: Option<ResolvedWeightKey>,
-    pub input: String,
-    pub max_seq: u32,
+    pub model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
+    pub input: Vec<u8>,
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
 pub struct Quote {
@@ -28,13 +31,11 @@ pub struct Execution {
     pub status: ExecutionStatus,
     pub progress: u64,
     pub result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-    pub decoded: Option<String>,
 }
 
 pub struct ExecutorState {
     quotes: HashMap<String, Quote>,
     executions: HashMap<String, Execution>,
-    graphs: HashMap<String, Vec<u8>>,
     next_quote_id: u64,
     next_execution_id: u64,
 }
@@ -44,16 +45,14 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Self {
             quotes: HashMap::new(),
             executions: HashMap::new(),
-            graphs: HashMap::new(),
             next_quote_id: 0,
             next_execution_id: 0,
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, graph_id: String, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
+    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
         let quote_id = format!("quote-{}", self.next_quote_id);
         self.next_quote_id += 1;
-        self.graphs.insert(graph_id.clone(), plan.graph.clone());
         self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), Quote { plan });
         quote_id
     }
@@ -64,10 +63,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))
     }
 
-    pub fn get_graph(&self, graph_id: &str) -> Option<&Vec<u8>> {
-        self.graphs.get(graph_id)
-    }
-
     pub fn create_execution(&mut self, quote_id: String) -> Result<String, StateError> {
         if !self.quotes.contains_key(&quote_id) {
             return Err(StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id));
@@ -80,39 +75,30 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
                 progress: 0,
                 result: None,
-                decoded: None,
             },
         );
         Ok(execution_id)
     }
 
-    pub fn get_status(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionStatus, StateError> {
+    pub fn get_execution(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&Execution, StateError> {
         self.executions
             .get(execution_id)
-            .map(|e| &e.status)
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
     }
 
-    pub fn get_result(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&[u8], StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get(execution_id)
-            .and_then(|e| e.result.as_deref())
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    pub fn get_status(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionStatus, StateError> {
+        Ok(&self.get_execution(execution_id)?.status)
     }
 
-    pub fn get_progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get(execution_id)
-            .map(|e| e.progress)
+    pub fn get_result(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&[u8], StateError> {
+        self.get_execution(execution_id)?
+            .result
+            .as_deref()
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
     }
 
-    pub fn get_decoded(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<Option<&str>, StateError> {
-        let decoded = self
-            .executions
-            .get(execution_id)
-            .map(|e| e.decoded.as_deref());
-        decoded.ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    pub fn get_progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
+        Ok(self.get_execution(execution_id)?.progress)
     }
 
     pub fn set_status(
@@ -126,17 +112,11 @@ impl ExecutorState {
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
     }
 
-    pub fn set_result(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        result: Vec<u8>,
-        decoded: Option<String>,
-    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+    pub fn set_result(&mut self, execution_id: &str, result: Vec<u8>) -> Result<(), StateError> {
         self.executions
             .get_mut(execution_id)
             .map(|exec| {
                 exec.result = Some(result);
-                exec.decoded = decoded;
             })
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
     }
@@ -145,7 +125,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         &mut self,
         execution_id: &str,
         chunk: &[u8],
-        decoded_chunk: Option<&str>,
         progress: u64,
     ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
         let exec = self
@@ -161,14 +140,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 .extend_from_slice(chunk);
         }
 
-        if let Some(decoded_chunk) = decoded_chunk {
-            if !decoded_chunk.is_empty() {
-                exec.decoded
-                    .get_or_insert_with(String::new)
-                    .push_str(decoded_chunk);
-            }
-        }
-
         Ok(())
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index 89d7cbc..931f80d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -3,18 +3,17 @@ use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self};
 use catgrad::typecheck;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_chat_template, get_model_files, load_model};
-use hf_hub::Cache;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
+use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::path::Path;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use thiserror::Error;
-use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tracing::{info, warn};
 
-const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
+pub(crate) const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
 pub struct ModelId(pub String);
@@ -23,24 +22,26 @@ pub struct ModelId(pub String);
 pub struct ModelRevision(pub String);
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct ResolvedWeightKey {
+pub struct WeightsLocator {
     pub model_id: ModelId,
     pub revision: ModelRevision,
 }
 
+impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id.0, self.revision.0)
+    }
+}
+
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct ModelBundle {
-    pub key: ResolvedWeightKey,
-    pub config: serde_json::Value,
-    pub tokenizer: Tokenizer,
-    pub chat_template: Option<String>,
     pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
     pub parameter_types: typecheck::Parameters,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub enum EnsureDisposition {
-    Ready(ResolvedWeightKey),
+    Ready,
     Queued,
     InFlight,
     Failed(String),
@@ -63,17 +64,23 @@ pub enum WeightsError {
 pub enum WeightsStatus {
     Queued,
     Resolving,
-    Downloading { revision: Option<ModelRevision> },
-    Ready { revision: ModelRevision },
-    Failed { error: String },
+    Downloading {
+        resolved_revision: Option<ModelRevision>,
+    },
+    Ready {
+        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
+    },
+    Failed {
+        error: String,
+    },
 }
 
 #[allow(dead_code)]
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
 pub struct WeightsSnapshot {
-    pub per_model: HashMap<ModelId, WeightsStatus>,
-    pub active: Option<ModelId>,
-    pub queue: Vec<ModelId>,
+    pub per_locator: HashMap<WeightsLocator, WeightsStatus>,
+    pub active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+    pub queue: Vec<WeightsLocator>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -83,16 +90,16 @@ pub struct WeightsManager {
 
 #[allow(dead_code)]
 enum Command {
-    EnsureDefaultReady {
-        model_id: ModelId,
+    EnsureReady {
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<EnsureDisposition>,
     },
-    WaitDefaultReady {
-        model_id: ModelId,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>>,
+    WaitReady {
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>,
     },
     Bundle {
-        key: ResolvedWeightKey,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError>>,
     },
     Snapshot {
@@ -102,16 +109,16 @@ enum Command {
 
 enum JobEvent {
     Resolved {
-        model_id: ModelId,
-        revision: ModelRevision,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
     },
     Completed {
-        model_id: ModelId,
-        revision: ModelRevision,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
         bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
     },
     Failed {
-        model_id: ModelId,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
         error: String,
     },
 }
@@ -131,10 +138,10 @@ impl Default for Entry {
 }
 
 struct ManagerState {
-    entries: HashMap<ModelId, Entry>,
-    active: Option<ModelId>,
-    queue: VecDeque<ModelId>,
-    waiters: HashMap<ModelId, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>>>>,
+    entries: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Entry>,
+    active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+    queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
+    waiters: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>>,
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
 }
 
@@ -170,12 +177,12 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         Self { tx }
     }
 
-    pub async fn ensure_default_ready(&self, model_id: ModelId) -> EnsureDisposition {
+    pub async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
         let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
         if self
             .tx
-            .send(Command::EnsureDefaultReady {
-                model_id,
+            .send(Command::EnsureReady {
+                locator,
                 reply: reply_tx,
             })
             .is_err()
@@ -187,15 +194,15 @@ impl WeightsManager {
             .unwrap_or_else(|_| EnsureDisposition::Failed("weights manager closed".to_string()))
     }
 
-    pub async fn ensure_default_ready_wait(
+    pub async fn ensure_ready_wait(
         &self,
-        model_id: ModelId,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
         wait_timeout: Duration,
-    ) -> Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError> {
+    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
         let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
         self.tx
-            .send(Command::WaitDefaultReady {
-                model_id,
+            .send(Command::WaitReady {
+                locator,
                 reply: reply_tx,
             })
             .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
@@ -207,11 +214,11 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         }
     }
 
-    pub async fn bundle(&self, key: &ResolvedWeightKey) -> Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError> {
+    pub async fn bundle(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError> {
         let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
         self.tx
             .send(Command::Bundle {
-                key: key.clone(),
+                locator: locator.clone(),
                 reply: reply_tx,
             })
             .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
@@ -228,45 +235,44 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn default_ref_cached(model_id: &str) -> bool {
-    let repo = Cache::default().model(model_id.to_string());
+pub fn weights_cached(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+    let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
+        locator.model_id.0.clone(),
+        RepoType::Model,
+        locator.revision.0.clone(),
+    ));
     let has_config = repo.get("config.json").is_some();
-    let has_tokenizer = repo.get("tokenizer.json").is_some();
     let has_weights = repo.get("model.safetensors").is_some()
         || repo.get("model.safetensors.index.json").is_some();
-    has_config && has_tokenizer && has_weights
+    has_config && has_weights
 }
 
 fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>) {
     match cmd {
-        Command::EnsureDefaultReady { model_id, reply } => {
-            let disposition = ensure_default_ready_disposition(state, &model_id, &job_tx);
+        Command::EnsureReady { locator, reply } => {
+            let disposition = ensure_ready_disposition(state, &locator, &job_tx);
             let _ = reply.send(disposition);
         }
-        Command::WaitDefaultReady { model_id, reply } => {
-            let disposition = ensure_default_ready_disposition(state, &model_id, &job_tx);
+        Command::WaitReady { locator, reply } => {
+            let disposition = ensure_ready_disposition(state, &locator, &job_tx);
             match disposition {
-                EnsureDisposition::Ready(key) => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(key));
+                EnsureDisposition::Ready => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(()));
                 }
                 EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => {
                     let _ = reply.send(Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)));
                 }
                 EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                    let waiters = state.waiters.entry(model_id).or_default();
+                    let waiters = state.waiters.entry(locator).or_default();
                     waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
                     waiters.push(reply);
                 }
             }
         }
-        Command::Bundle { key, reply } => {
-            let entry = state.entries.get(&key.model_id);
+        Command::Bundle { locator, reply } => {
+            let entry = state.entries.get(&locator);
             let result = match entry.map(|e| (&e.status, &e.bundle)) {
-                Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { revision }, Some(bundle)))
-                    if *revision == key.revision =>
-                {
-                    Ok(bundle.clone())
-                }
+                Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { .. }, Some(bundle))) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
                 Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { .. }, _)) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
                 Some((WeightsStatus::Failed { error }, _)) => {
                     Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone()))
@@ -278,7 +284,7 @@ fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::Unbounde
         }
         Command::Snapshot { reply } => {
             let snapshot = WeightsSnapshot {
-                per_model: state
+                per_locator: state
                     .entries
                     .iter()
                     .map(|(k, v)| (k.clone(), v.status.clone()))
@@ -291,33 +297,30 @@ fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::Unbounde
     }
 }
 
-fn ensure_default_ready_disposition(
+fn ensure_ready_disposition(
     state: &mut ManagerState,
-    model_id: &ModelId,
+    locator: &WeightsLocator,
     job_tx: &mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
 ) -> EnsureDisposition {
-    // If the model already has an entry, follow existing logic — it has
+    // If the locator already has an entry, follow existing logic — it has
     // already been admitted.
-    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get(model_id) {
+    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get(locator) {
         return match &entry.status {
-            WeightsStatus::Ready { revision } => EnsureDisposition::Ready(ResolvedWeightKey {
-                model_id: model_id.clone(),
-                revision: revision.clone(),
-            }),
+            WeightsStatus::Ready { .. } => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
             WeightsStatus::Failed { error } => {
-                if !state.queue.contains(model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(model_id) {
-                    // Re-check policy before re-queuing a previously failed model.
-                    if !default_ref_cached(&model_id.0)
-                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&model_id.0)
+                if !state.queue.contains(locator) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(locator) {
+                    // Re-check policy before re-queuing a previously failed locator.
+                    if !weights_cached(locator)
+                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id.0)
                     {
                         return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
-                            "download policy '{}' denied download for model '{}'",
-                            state.download_policy, model_id.0
+                            "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
+                            state.download_policy, locator
                         ));
                     }
-                    let entry = state.entries.get_mut(model_id).unwrap();
+                    let entry = state.entries.get_mut(locator).unwrap();
                     entry.status = WeightsStatus::Queued;
-                    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+                    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
                     maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
                     EnsureDisposition::Queued
                 } else {
@@ -327,8 +330,8 @@ fn ensure_default_ready_disposition(
             WeightsStatus::Queued
             | WeightsStatus::Resolving
             | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
-                if !state.queue.contains(model_id) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(model_id) {
-                    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+                if !state.queue.contains(locator) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(locator) {
+                    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
                     maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
                     EnsureDisposition::Queued
                 } else {
@@ -338,27 +341,27 @@ fn ensure_default_ready_disposition(
         };
     }
 
-    // New model: check download policy before admitting. Locally cached models
+    // New locator: check download policy before admitting. Locally cached weights
     // always bypass the policy — they don't require a network download.
-    if !default_ref_cached(&model_id.0) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&model_id.0) {
+    if !weights_cached(locator) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id.0) {
         return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
-            "download policy '{}' denied download for model '{}'",
-            state.download_policy, model_id.0
+            "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
+            state.download_policy, locator
         ));
     }
 
-    state.entries.insert(model_id.clone(), Entry::default());
-    state.queue.push_back(model_id.clone());
+    state.entries.insert(locator.clone(), Entry::default());
+    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
     maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
     EnsureDisposition::Queued
 }
 
 fn notify_waiters(
     state: &mut ManagerState,
-    model_id: &ModelId,
-    result: Result<ResolvedWeightKey, WeightsError>,
+    locator: &WeightsLocator,
+    result: Result<(), WeightsError>,
 ) {
-    let Some(waiters) = state.waiters.remove(model_id) else {
+    let Some(waiters) = state.waiters.remove(locator) else {
         return;
     };
 
@@ -372,48 +375,57 @@ fn notify_waiters(
 
 fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
     match evt {
-        JobEvent::Resolved { model_id, revision } => {
+        JobEvent::Resolved {
+            locator,
+            resolved_revision,
+        } => {
             let entry = state
                 .entries
-                .entry(model_id.clone())
+                .entry(locator.clone())
                 .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
-                revision: Some(revision),
+                resolved_revision: Some(resolved_revision),
             };
         }
         JobEvent::Completed {
-            model_id,
-            revision,
+            locator,
+            resolved_revision,
             bundle,
         } => {
             let entry = state
                 .entries
-                .entry(model_id.clone())
+                .entry(locator.clone())
                 .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Ready {
-                revision: revision.clone(),
+                resolved_revision: resolved_revision.clone(),
             };
             entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
             state.active = None;
-            info!(model = model_id.0, revision = revision.0, "weights ready");
-            let key = ResolvedWeightKey {
-                model_id: model_id.clone(),
-                revision: revision.clone(),
-            };
-            notify_waiters(state, &model_id, Ok(key));
+            info!(
+                model = locator.model_id.0,
+                requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+                resolved_revision = resolved_revision.0,
+                "weights ready"
+            );
+            notify_waiters(state, &locator, Ok(()));
         }
-        JobEvent::Failed { model_id, error } => {
+        JobEvent::Failed { locator, error } => {
             let entry = state
                 .entries
-                .entry(model_id.clone())
+                .entry(locator.clone())
                 .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Failed {
                 error: error.clone(),
             };
             entry.bundle = None;
             state.active = None;
-            warn!(model = model_id.0, error, "weights failed");
-            notify_waiters(state, &model_id, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())));
+            warn!(
+                model = locator.model_id.0,
+                requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+                error,
+                "weights failed"
+            );
+            notify_waiters(state, &locator, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())));
         }
     }
 }
@@ -423,20 +435,24 @@ fn maybe_start_next(state: &mut ManagerState, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobE
         return;
     }
 
-    let Some(model_id) = state.queue.pop_front() else {
+    let Some(locator) = state.queue.pop_front() else {
         return;
     };
 
-    state.active = Some(model_id.clone());
-    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get_mut(&model_id) {
+    state.active = Some(locator.clone());
+    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
         entry.status = WeightsStatus::Resolving;
     }
 
-    info!(model = model_id.0, "weights ensure started");
+    info!(
+        model = locator.model_id.0,
+        requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+        "weights ensure started"
+    );
     tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let model_id2 = model_id.clone();
+        let locator2 = locator.clone();
         let job_tx2 = job_tx.clone();
-        let result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || load_default_bundle(&model_id2, job_tx2))
+        let result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || load_bundle(&locator2, job_tx2))
             .await
             .map_err(|e| format!("weights worker join error: {e}"))
             .and_then(|r| r.map_err(|e| e.to_string()));
@@ -444,66 +460,48 @@ fn maybe_start_next(state: &mut ManagerState, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobE
         match result {
             Ok(_) => {}
             Err(error) => {
-                let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Failed { model_id, error });
+                let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Failed { locator, error });
             }
         }
     });
 }
 
-fn load_default_bundle(
-    model_id: &ModelId,
+fn load_bundle(
+    locator: &WeightsLocator,
     job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let backend = create_backend();
 
     // Ensure at least config is present and derive the resolved snapshot SHA from its path.
-    let (_weights, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
-        get_model_files(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF)?;
-    let revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
+    let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
+        get_model_files(&locator.model_id.0, &locator.revision.0)?;
+    let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
             "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
         ))
     })?;
 
     info!(
-        model = model_id.0,
-        revision = revision.0,
+        model = locator.model_id.0,
+        requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+        resolved_revision = resolved_revision.0,
         "weights resolved"
     );
     let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Resolved {
-        model_id: model_id.clone(),
-        revision: revision.clone(),
+        locator: locator.clone(),
+        resolved_revision: resolved_revision.clone(),
     });
 
-    // Load full model weights + tokenizer + config into memory.
-    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, config, tokenizer, _total_params) =
-        load_model(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF, &backend)?;
-
-    let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model_id.0, DEFAULT_REF) {
-        Ok(t) if !t.trim().is_empty() => Some(t),
-        Ok(_) => None,
-        Err(err) => {
-            warn!(model = model_id.0, "failed to load chat template: {err}");
-            None
-        }
-    };
-
-    let key = ResolvedWeightKey {
-        model_id: model_id.clone(),
-        revision: revision.clone(),
-    };
+    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
+        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend)?;
     let bundle = Arc::new(ModelBundle {
-        key: key.clone(),
-        config,
-        tokenizer,
-        chat_template,
         parameter_values,
         parameter_types,
     });
 
     let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Completed {
-        model_id: model_id.clone(),
-        revision,
+        locator: locator.clone(),
+        resolved_revision,
         bundle,
     });
     Ok(())
@@ -551,15 +549,15 @@ mod tests {
     async fn snapshot_is_available_without_network() {
         let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default());
         let snap = weights.snapshot().await.unwrap();
-        assert!(snap.per_model.is_empty());
+        assert!(snap.per_locator.is_empty());
         assert!(snap.active.is_none());
         assert!(snap.queue.is_empty());
 
         let status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
-            revision: Some(ModelRevision("deadbeef".to_string())),
+            resolved_revision: Some(ModelRevision("deadbeef".to_string())),
         };
-        if let WeightsStatus::Downloading { revision } = status {
-            assert_eq!(revision.unwrap().0, "deadbeef");
+        if let WeightsStatus::Downloading { resolved_revision } = status {
+            assert_eq!(resolved_revision.unwrap().0, "deadbeef");
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index a6f3052..48590cf 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -10,6 +10,14 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 [features]
 default = []
 client = ["tonic/channel"]
+discovery = [
+    "client",
+    "dep:anyhow",
+    "dep:futures",
+    "dep:pkarr",
+    "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery",
+]
 server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
@@ -17,6 +25,13 @@ compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
+anyhow = { version = "1", optional = true }
+futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
+pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 
 [build-dependencies]
 tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+tokio.workspace = true
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 86242d8..f17594a 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -2,36 +2,26 @@ syntax = "proto3";
 
 package hellas;
 
-message WeightsHint {
-  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
-  string revision = 2;
-}
-
-message LlmQuoteRequest {
+message GetQuoteRequest {
   string huggingface_model_id = 1;
-  string prompt = 2;
-  // Optional; default to 16 when unset/zero
-  uint32 max_seq = 3;
+  string huggingface_revision = 2;
+  bytes model_config_json = 3;
+  bytes graph = 4;
+  bytes input = 5;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 6;
+  uint32 max_new_tokens = 7;
+  repeated uint32 stop_token_ids = 8;
 }
 
-message GetQuoteRequest {
-  oneof payload {
-    bytes graph = 1;
-    LlmQuoteRequest llm_prompt = 2;
-  }
-}
 message GetQuoteResponse {
   string quote_id = 1;
-  string graph_id = 2;
-  uint64 amount = 3;
-  string input = 4;
-  WeightsHint resolved_weights = 5;
+  uint64 amount = 2;
 }
 
-message GetGraphRequest { string graph_id = 1; }
-message GetGraphResponse { bytes graph = 1; }
-
-message ExecuteRequest { string quote_id = 1; }
+message ExecuteRequest {
+  string quote_id = 1;
+  optional uint32 stream_batch_size = 2;
+}
 message ExecuteResponse {
   string execution_id = 1;
   string quote_id = 2;
@@ -50,17 +40,12 @@ message ExecuteStatusResponse {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes result = 3;
-  optional string decoded = 4;
 }
 message ExecuteProgress {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes chunk = 3;
-  optional string decoded = 4;
 }
 
 message ExecuteResultRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
-message ExecuteResultResponse {
-  bytes result = 1;
-  string decoded = 2;
-}
+message ExecuteResultResponse { bytes result = 1; }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index 540bd39..efc2298 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ service Node {
 
 service Execute {
   rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
-  rpc GetGraph(GetGraphRequest) returns (GetGraphResponse);
   rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteProgress);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
similarity index 57%
rename from crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 9ce3782..2a903ee 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/quote_stream.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -1,16 +1,19 @@
-use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::future::Future;
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 
 use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, Stream};
+use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
-
-use crate::commands::common::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
+    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
+};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
 
+use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use crate::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
+
 /// An accepted quote: the gRPC client and the quote response.
 pub type AcceptedQuote = (ExecuteClient<Channel>, GetQuoteResponse);
 
@@ -31,32 +34,18 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for QuoteError {
     }
 }
 
-// ── Types ──
-
 type QuoteFuture = Pin<Box<dyn Future<Output = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>> + Send>>;
 type QuoterFn = Box<dyn Fn(Channel) -> QuoteFuture + Send + Sync>;
 
-// ── Builder ──
-
 pub struct QuoteStreamBuilder {
     quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-    backup_target: usize,
 }
 
 impl QuoteStreamBuilder {
     pub fn new(quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            quote_req,
-            backup_target: 2,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn backup_quotes(mut self, n: usize) -> Self {
-        self.backup_target = n;
-        self
+        Self { quote_req }
     }
 
-    /// Consume the builder and a started `Locator` to produce a `QuoteStream`.
     pub fn start(self, locator: Locator) -> QuoteStream<Locator> {
         let req = self.quote_req;
         QuoteStream::new(
@@ -65,33 +54,24 @@ impl QuoteStreamBuilder {
                 let req = req.clone();
                 Box::pin(try_quote(channel, req))
             }),
-            self.backup_target,
         )
     }
 }
 
-// ── Stream ──
-
-/// Races quote requests across discovered providers, buffering accepted quotes.
-///
-/// Generic over the locator stream type `S` for testability.
+/// Races quote requests across discovered providers and yields accepted quotes as they arrive.
 pub struct QuoteStream<S> {
     locator: S,
     quoter: QuoterFn,
     pending: FuturesUnordered<QuoteFuture>,
-    ready: VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
-    backup_target: usize,
     discovery_done: bool,
 }
 
 impl<S> QuoteStream<S> {
-    fn new(locator: S, quoter: QuoterFn, backup_target: usize) -> Self {
+    fn new(locator: S, quoter: QuoterFn) -> Self {
         Self {
             locator,
             quoter,
             pending: FuturesUnordered::new(),
-            ready: VecDeque::new(),
-            backup_target,
             discovery_done: false,
         }
     }
@@ -106,68 +86,64 @@ where
     fn poll_next(self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
         let this = self.get_mut();
 
-        // Fast path: enough accepted quotes buffered — yield one.
-        if this.ready.len() > this.backup_target {
-            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(this.ready.pop_front().unwrap())));
-        }
-
         loop {
-            // 1. Poll pending quote RPCs.
-            let pending_progress = if !this.pending.is_empty() {
-                match Pin::new(&mut this.pending).poll_next(cx) {
-                    Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => {
-                        this.ready.push_back(accepted);
-                        if this.ready.len() > this.backup_target {
-                            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(this.ready.pop_front().unwrap())));
-                        }
-                        true
-                    }
-                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e))) => {
-                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e)));
-                    }
-                    Poll::Ready(None) => false,
-                    Poll::Pending => false,
-                }
-            } else {
-                false
-            };
+            match Pin::new(&mut this.pending).poll_next(cx) {
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
+                Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => {}
+            }
 
-            // 2. Poll locator for new discovered channels.
-            let locator_progress = if !this.discovery_done {
+            let mut progressed = false;
+
+            if !this.discovery_done {
                 match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
                     Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
                         this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
-                        true
+                        progressed = true;
                     }
-                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(e))) => {
-                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e))));
+                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => {
+                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))));
                     }
                     Poll::Ready(None) => {
                         this.discovery_done = true;
-                        true
+                        progressed = true;
                     }
-                    Poll::Pending => false,
-                }
-            } else {
-                false
-            };
-
-            // 3. No progress on either side — check if fully exhausted or pending.
-            if !pending_progress && !locator_progress {
-                if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
-                    // Drain remaining buffered quotes, then signal end.
-                    return Poll::Ready(this.ready.pop_front().map(Ok));
+                    Poll::Pending => {}
                 }
-                return Poll::Pending;
+            }
+
+            if !progressed {
+                return if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
+                    Poll::Ready(None)
+                } else {
+                    Poll::Pending
+                };
             }
         }
     }
 }
 
-async fn try_quote(
-    channel: Channel,
-    req: GetQuoteRequest,
-) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
+fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
+    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
+    } else {
+        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
+    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
+    builder.no_default_network();
+    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
+    builder
+        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
+    builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))
+}
+
+async fn try_quote(channel: Channel, req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
     let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
@@ -197,17 +173,15 @@ mod tests {
         (client, quote)
     }
 
-    /// Create a QuoteStream from a mock locator stream and a mock quoter.
     fn mock_quote_stream<I>(
         items: I,
         quoter: QuoterFn,
-        backup_target: usize,
     ) -> QuoteStream<futures::stream::Iter<std::vec::IntoIter<tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>>>
     where
         I: IntoIterator<Item = tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>,
     {
         let stream = futures::stream::iter(items.into_iter().collect::<Vec<_>>());
-        QuoteStream::new(stream, quoter, backup_target)
+        QuoteStream::new(stream, quoter)
     }
 
     fn always_accept() -> QuoterFn {
@@ -226,13 +200,13 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn empty_stream_yields_none() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![], always_accept(), 0);
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![], always_accept());
         assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
     }
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn single_accepted_quote() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept(), 0);
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept());
         let item = qs.next().await;
         assert!(item.is_some());
         assert!(item.unwrap().is_ok());
@@ -242,7 +216,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn connect_errors_forwarded() {
         let items = vec![Err(tonic_iroh_transport::Error::connection("test error"))];
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept(), 0);
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept());
         let item = qs.next().await;
         assert!(item.is_some());
         assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(_))));
@@ -251,46 +225,15 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn declines_forwarded_as_errors() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_decline(), 0);
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_decline());
         let item = qs.next().await;
         assert!(item.is_some());
         assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::Declined(_))));
         assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
     }
 
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn backup_buffering_waits_for_target() {
-        // With backup_target=2, we need 3 accepted quotes before the first yields.
-        // Provide exactly 3 channels that all accept.
-        let items = vec![
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-        ];
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept(), 2);
-
-        // Should get all 3 as Ok items (stream drains buffer after exhaustion).
-        let r1 = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(r1.is_some() && r1.unwrap().is_ok());
-        let r2 = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(r2.is_some() && r2.unwrap().is_ok());
-        let r3 = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(r3.is_some() && r3.unwrap().is_ok());
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn backup_drains_partial_when_exhausted() {
-        // backup_target=2 but only 1 channel available — should still yield it.
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept(), 2);
-        let item = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(item.is_some() && item.unwrap().is_ok());
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn mixed_accept_and_decline() {
-        // Alternate: accept, decline, accept.
         let call_count = std::sync::Arc::new(std::sync::atomic::AtomicUsize::new(0));
         let counter = call_count.clone();
         let quoter: QuoterFn = Box::new(move |_ch| {
@@ -299,19 +242,13 @@ mod tests {
                 if n % 2 == 0 {
                     Ok(mock_accepted())
                 } else {
-                    Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied(
-                        "no",
-                    )))
+                    Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied("no")))
                 }
             })
         });
 
-        let items = vec![
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-            Ok(mock_channel()),
-        ];
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, quoter, 0);
+        let items = vec![Ok(mock_channel()), Ok(mock_channel()), Ok(mock_channel())];
+        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, quoter);
 
         let mut accepted = 0;
         let mut declined = 0;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index d70e7f4..3da064d 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,2 +1,49 @@
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+pub mod discovery;
 pub mod pb;
 pub mod service;
+
+pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct TokenBytesError {
+    len: usize,
+}
+
+impl TokenBytesError {
+    pub fn len(&self) -> usize {
+        self.len
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for TokenBytesError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(
+            f,
+            "token byte payload length {} is not divisible by 4",
+            self.len
+        )
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::error::Error for TokenBytesError {}
+
+pub fn encode_token_ids(token_ids: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
+    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(token_ids.len() * std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
+    for token_id in token_ids {
+        bytes.extend_from_slice(&token_id.to_le_bytes());
+    }
+    bytes
+}
+
+pub fn decode_token_ids(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u32>, TokenBytesError> {
+    let mut chunks = bytes.chunks_exact(std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
+    if !chunks.remainder().is_empty() {
+        return Err(TokenBytesError { len: bytes.len() });
+    }
+
+    Ok(chunks
+        .by_ref()
+        .map(|chunk| u32::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
+        .collect())
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index e29c42f..1724400 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -1,55 +1,22 @@
 // This file is @generated by prost-build.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct WeightsHint {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for WeightsHint {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "WeightsHint";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.WeightsHint".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.WeightsHint".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct LlmQuoteRequest {
+pub struct GetQuoteRequest {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
     pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Optional; default to 16 when unset/zero
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "3")]
-    pub max_seq: u32,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for LlmQuoteRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "LlmQuoteRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.LlmQuoteRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.LlmQuoteRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetQuoteRequest {
-    #[prost(oneof = "get_quote_request::Payload", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub payload: ::core::option::Option<get_quote_request::Payload>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `GetQuoteRequest`.
-pub mod get_quote_request {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Payload {
-        #[prost(bytes, tag = "1")]
-        Graph(::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        LlmPrompt(super::LlmQuoteRequest),
-    }
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub model_config_json: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "4")]
+    pub graph: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "5")]
+    pub input: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "6")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "7")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "8")]
+    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteRequest";
@@ -65,14 +32,8 @@ impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteRequest {
 pub struct GetQuoteResponse {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
     pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub graph_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub amount: u64,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub input: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "5")]
-    pub resolved_weights: ::core::option::Option<WeightsHint>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteResponse";
@@ -85,39 +46,11 @@ impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteResponse {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetGraphRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub graph_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetGraphRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetGraphRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetGraphRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetGraphRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetGraphResponse {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub graph: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetGraphResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetGraphResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetGraphResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetGraphResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteRequest {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
     pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stream_batch_size: ::core::option::Option<u32>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteRequest";
@@ -169,8 +102,6 @@ pub struct ExecuteStatusResponse {
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
     pub result: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(string, optional, tag = "4")]
-    pub decoded: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStatusResponse";
@@ -190,8 +121,6 @@ pub struct ExecuteProgress {
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
     pub chunk: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(string, optional, tag = "4")]
-    pub decoded: ::core::option::Option<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteProgress {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteProgress";
@@ -222,8 +151,6 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultRequest {
 pub struct ExecuteResultResponse {
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
     pub result: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub decoded: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteResultResponse";
@@ -813,27 +740,6 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetQuote"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
-        pub async fn get_graph(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetGraphRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetGraphResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/GetGraph");
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetGraph"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
         pub async fn execute(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -949,13 +855,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<super::GetQuoteResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
-        async fn get_graph(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetGraphRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetGraphResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
         async fn execute(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -1107,49 +1006,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/GetGraph" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetGraphSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Execute> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetGraphRequest>
-                    for GetGraphSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetGraphResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetGraphRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::get_graph(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetGraphSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
                 "/hellas.Execute/Execute" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct ExecuteSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);

From cfaafd61bb31c84b73361a5a732566da618efcdd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:05 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 006/105] chore(serve): document and package safer node
 deployment

Document the deny-by-default serve flow, surface the active policy mode at startup, and add the Nix/docker packaging helpers that make the new deployment shape usable.
---
 README.md                            |  83 +++++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs |  24 +-
 flake.lock                           |   4 +-
 flake.nix                            | 361 +++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 4 files changed, 437 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 511bedb..edbf540 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ cargo install --git https://github.com/hellas-ai/node
 Execute:
 
 ```bash
-cargo run -- execute run -p hey
+cargo run -- execute -p hey
 ```
 
 ## End-to-end
@@ -25,16 +25,20 @@ cargo install --git https://github.com/hellas-ai/node --features serve
 Run server:
 
 ```bash
-hellas-cli serve
+hellas-cli serve --download-policy=eager --execute-policy=eager
 Node Address: bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550
 RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop
 ```
 
+`hellas-cli serve` without policy flags now starts in deny-by-default mode
+(`--download-policy=skip --execute-policy=skip`). Only pass eager or allow-list
+policies when you intentionally want a node to serve remote work.
+
 Run client:
 
 ```bash
-cargo run -- execute run -p hey bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550
-Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>%
+cargo run -- execute bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550 -p hey
+Hello! How can I help you today?
 ```
 
 Monitor discovery and peer health:
@@ -43,6 +47,77 @@ Monitor discovery and peer health:
 cargo run -- monitor --timeout-secs 30
 ```
 
+Run HTTP gateway (OpenAI / Anthropic / plain completions over Hellas network):
+
+```bash
+cargo run -- gateway --port 8080
+```
+
+Routes:
+
+```bash
+POST /v1/chat/completions
+POST /v1/messages
+POST /v1/completions
+```
+
+## Docker images via Nix
+
+Build and load CPU server image:
+
+```bash
+nix build .#docker-server
+docker load < result
+docker run --rm -it -p 31145:31145/udp hellas-server:latest
+```
+
+Build and load CUDA server image:
+
+```bash
+nix build .#docker-server-cuda
+docker load < result
+docker run --rm -it --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all -p 31145:31145/udp hellas-server-cuda:latest
+```
+
+Or run directly via flake launchers (loads image, runs as current user, mounts HF cache):
+
+```bash
+HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server
+HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
+```
+
+Useful overrides:
+
+```bash
+HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server
+HELLAS_PORT=32145 nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
+HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
+HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
+HELLAS_LOG=info nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
+```
+
+The docker launchers inherit the CLI's deny-by-default behavior unless you set
+`HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY` and `HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY`.
+
+The CUDA launcher expects Docker CDI/NVIDIA integration so `--device=nvidia.com/gpu=all` works.
+
+You can also pass a config file:
+
+```bash
+cat > hellas-docker.env <<'EOF'
+HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server-cuda
+HELLAS_PORT=32145
+HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
+HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
+HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
+HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
+HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
+HELLAS_LOG=info
+EOF
+
+nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda -- --config ./hellas-docker.env
+```
+
 ## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
 
 Run the shared maintenance checks from flake:
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index bb77363..8e7cbce 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -12,11 +12,31 @@ pub async fn run(
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let node = node::spawn_node(port, download_policy, execute_policy)
+    let node = node::spawn_node(port, download_policy.clone(), execute_policy.clone())
         .await
         .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
-    println!("Node Address: {}", node.node_id());
+    eprintln!("Node Address: {}", node.node_id());
+    println!(
+        "Policies: download={} execute={}",
+        download_policy, execute_policy
+    );
+    if matches!(download_policy, DownloadPolicy::Skip)
+        && matches!(execute_policy, ExecutePolicy::Skip)
+    {
+        println!(
+            "Node is running in deny-by-default mode. Pass explicit policies to allow remote downloads or execution."
+        );
+    } else {
+        warn!(
+            %download_policy,
+            %execute_policy,
+            "node is permitting remote downloads and/or execution; only run this on trusted networks"
+        );
+        eprintln!(
+            "warning: current policies allow remote peers to trigger downloads and/or execution"
+        );
+    }
 
     println!("RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.");
     tokio::signal::ctrl_c()
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 657ab05..224ce65 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -10,8 +10,8 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1772264349,
-        "narHash": "sha256-cYWy4n/plYTe7oEijlYyzYom+VDsIo9rD/lTd7HBgGs=",
+        "lastModified": 1772785376,
+        "narHash": "sha256-NBmOIjXf6AMU0dLDQhJoOyuxehUPsuTnzw7MOBLLTUg=",
         "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
         "type": "path"
       },
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 1a30eca..8aaa896 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -24,7 +24,10 @@
         inherit system overlays;
         config.allowUnfree = true;
       };
-      catgradCudaEnv = catgrad.lib.${system}.cudaEnv;
+      # Override catgrad's CUDA defaults (RunPod drivers don't support CUDA 13 yet)
+      catgradCudaEnv = catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {
+        cudaPackages = pkgs.cudaPackages_12_6;
+      };
 
       rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ./rust-toolchain.toml;
       rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
@@ -36,12 +39,11 @@
         pname = "hellas";
         version = "0.1.0";
         src = ./.;
+        postPatch = ''
+          ln -sfn ${catgrad} ../catgrad
+        '';
         cargoLock = {
           lockFile = ./Cargo.lock;
-          outputHashes = {
-            "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-mwscSjIfVBtBxvv//gZEM9rkZrkNjnSD3HqbgOTOIhM=";
-            "catgrad-llm-0.2.1" = "sha256-mwscSjIfVBtBxvv//gZEM9rkZrkNjnSD3HqbgOTOIhM=";
-          };
         };
         auditable = false;
         buildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
@@ -239,6 +241,278 @@
         '';
       });
 
+      runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
+        stdenv.cc.cc.lib
+        openssl
+        glibc
+      ];
+
+      mkServerRuntime = {
+        name,
+        pkg,
+        sourceBin,
+      }:
+        pkgs.runCommand name {
+          nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
+        } ''
+          mkdir -p "$out/bin"
+          cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+          chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+
+          # Rust std source paths can keep a rust toolchain reference alive in the runtime closure.
+          remove-references-to -t ${rust-toolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+
+          chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+        '';
+
+      serverRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
+        name = "hellas-server-runtime";
+        pkg = server;
+        sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
+      };
+
+      serverCudaRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
+        name = "hellas-server-cuda-runtime";
+        pkg = serverCuda;
+        sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
+      };
+
+      mkServerImage = {
+        imageName,
+        runtimePkg,
+        extraRuntimeContents ? [],
+        cuda ? false,
+      }:
+        pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
+          name = imageName;
+          tag = "latest";
+          contents = [
+            runtimePkg
+            pkgs.cacert
+            pkgs.iana-etc
+          ] ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
+          config = {
+            Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
+            WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
+            Volumes = {"/var/lib/hellas" = {};};
+            ExposedPorts = {"31145/udp" = {};};
+            Env =
+              [
+                "HOME=/home/hellas"
+                "HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface"
+                "HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub"
+                "SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+                "NIX_SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+              ]
+              ++ pkgs.lib.optionals cuda [
+                "NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES=all"
+                "NVIDIA_DRIVER_CAPABILITIES=compute,utility"
+                "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:/usr/lib64:/usr/local/nvidia/lib64"
+              ];
+          };
+        };
+
+      serverImage = mkServerImage {
+        imageName = "hellas-server";
+        runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
+      };
+
+      serverCudaImage = mkServerImage {
+        imageName = "hellas-server-cuda";
+        runtimePkg = serverCudaRuntime;
+        extraRuntimeContents = catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        cuda = true;
+      };
+
+      dockerRunServer = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+        name = "hellas-docker-run-server";
+        runtimeInputs = [pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils];
+        text = ''
+          set -euo pipefail
+
+          usage() {
+            cat <<'USAGE'
+          Usage: hellas-docker-run-server [--config <path>]
+
+          Config file format: shell env assignments, e.g.
+            HELLAS_PORT=31145
+            HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server
+            HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
+            HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
+            HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
+            HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
+            HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
+            HELLAS_LOG=info
+          USAGE
+          }
+
+          config_file="''${HELLAS_CONFIG_FILE:-}"
+          while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
+            case "$1" in
+              --config)
+                [ "$#" -ge 2 ] || { echo "--config requires a path" >&2; exit 2; }
+                config_file="$2"
+                shift 2
+                ;;
+              -h|--help)
+                usage
+                exit 0
+                ;;
+              --)
+                shift
+                break
+                ;;
+              *)
+                echo "unknown argument: $1" >&2
+                usage
+                exit 2
+                ;;
+            esac
+          done
+
+          if [ -n "$config_file" ]; then
+            [ -f "$config_file" ] || { echo "config file not found: $config_file" >&2; exit 1; }
+            set -a
+            # shellcheck disable=SC1090
+            . "$config_file"
+            set +a
+          fi
+
+          image_tar="${serverImage}"
+          image_ref="hellas-server:latest"
+          name="''${HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME:-hellas-server}"
+          port="''${HELLAS_PORT:-31145}"
+          hf_cache="''${HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR:-$HOME/.cache/huggingface}"
+          data_dir="''${HELLAS_DATA_DIR:-$HOME/.local/share/hellas}"
+          run_user="''${HELLAS_DOCKER_USER:-$(id -u):$(id -g)}"
+          download_policy="''${HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY:-}"
+          execute_policy="''${HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY:-}"
+          log_level="''${HELLAS_LOG:-warn}"
+
+          mkdir -p "$hf_cache" "$data_dir"
+          docker load < "$image_tar" >/dev/null
+          docker rm -f "$name" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+
+          server_args=(--port "$port")
+          if [ -n "$download_policy" ]; then
+            server_args+=(--download-policy "$download_policy")
+          fi
+          if [ -n "$execute_policy" ]; then
+            server_args+=(--execute-policy "$execute_policy")
+          fi
+
+          docker run -d \
+            --name "$name" \
+            --restart unless-stopped \
+            --user "$run_user" \
+            -e HOME=/home/hellas \
+            -e HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+            -e HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub \
+            -e RUST_LOG="$log_level" \
+            -v "$hf_cache":/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+            -v "$data_dir":/var/lib/hellas \
+            -p "$port":"$port"/udp \
+            "$image_ref" "''${server_args[@]}"
+
+          docker ps --filter "name=$name" --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}"
+        '';
+      };
+
+      dockerRunServerCuda = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+        name = "hellas-docker-run-server-cuda";
+        runtimeInputs = [pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils];
+        text = ''
+          set -euo pipefail
+
+          usage() {
+            cat <<'USAGE'
+          Usage: hellas-docker-run-server-cuda [--config <path>]
+
+          Config file format: shell env assignments, e.g.
+            HELLAS_PORT=31145
+            HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server-cuda
+            HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
+            HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
+            HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
+            HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
+            HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
+            HELLAS_LOG=info
+          USAGE
+          }
+
+          config_file="''${HELLAS_CONFIG_FILE:-}"
+          while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
+            case "$1" in
+              --config)
+                [ "$#" -ge 2 ] || { echo "--config requires a path" >&2; exit 2; }
+                config_file="$2"
+                shift 2
+                ;;
+              -h|--help)
+                usage
+                exit 0
+                ;;
+              --)
+                shift
+                break
+                ;;
+              *)
+                echo "unknown argument: $1" >&2
+                usage
+                exit 2
+                ;;
+            esac
+          done
+
+          if [ -n "$config_file" ]; then
+            [ -f "$config_file" ] || { echo "config file not found: $config_file" >&2; exit 1; }
+            set -a
+            # shellcheck disable=SC1090
+            . "$config_file"
+            set +a
+          fi
+
+          image_tar="${serverCudaImage}"
+          image_ref="hellas-server-cuda:latest"
+          name="''${HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME:-hellas-server-cuda}"
+          port="''${HELLAS_PORT:-31145}"
+          hf_cache="''${HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR:-$HOME/.cache/huggingface}"
+          data_dir="''${HELLAS_DATA_DIR:-$HOME/.local/share/hellas}"
+          run_user="''${HELLAS_DOCKER_USER:-$(id -u):$(id -g)}"
+          download_policy="''${HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY:-}"
+          execute_policy="''${HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY:-}"
+          log_level="''${HELLAS_LOG:-warn}"
+
+          mkdir -p "$hf_cache" "$data_dir"
+          docker load < "$image_tar" >/dev/null
+          docker rm -f "$name" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
+
+          server_args=(--port "$port")
+          if [ -n "$download_policy" ]; then
+            server_args+=(--download-policy "$download_policy")
+          fi
+          if [ -n "$execute_policy" ]; then
+            server_args+=(--execute-policy "$execute_policy")
+          fi
+
+          docker run -d \
+            --name "$name" \
+            --restart unless-stopped \
+            --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all \
+            --user "$run_user" \
+            -e HOME=/home/hellas \
+            -e HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+            -e HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub \
+            -e RUST_LOG="$log_level" \
+            -v "$hf_cache":/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+            -v "$data_dir":/var/lib/hellas \
+            -p "$port":"$port"/udp \
+            "$image_ref" "''${server_args[@]}"
+
+          docker ps --filter "name=$name" --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}"
+        '';
+      };
+
       e2eTest = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
         name = "e2e-test";
         runtimeInputs = [server pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnugrep pkgs.gawk];
@@ -255,8 +529,24 @@
     in {
       packages = {
         default = cli;
-        inherit cli server serverCuda;
+        inherit
+          cli
+          server
+          serverCuda
+          serverRuntime
+          serverCudaRuntime
+          serverImage
+          serverCudaImage
+          dockerRunServer
+          dockerRunServerCuda
+          ;
         "server-cuda" = serverCuda;
+        "server-runtime" = serverRuntime;
+        "server-cuda-runtime" = serverCudaRuntime;
+        "docker-server" = serverImage;
+        "docker-server-cuda" = serverCudaImage;
+        "docker-run-server" = dockerRunServer;
+        "docker-run-server-cuda" = dockerRunServerCuda;
         "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
         "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
       };
@@ -270,6 +560,14 @@
           type = "app";
           program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
         };
+        "docker-run-server" = {
+          type = "app";
+          program = "${dockerRunServer}/bin/hellas-docker-run-server";
+        };
+        "docker-run-server-cuda" = {
+          type = "app";
+          program = "${dockerRunServerCuda}/bin/hellas-docker-run-server-cuda";
+        };
       };
 
       overlays.default = final: _prev: {
@@ -277,24 +575,33 @@
         hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
       };
 
-      devShells.default = pkgs.mkShell {
-        inputsFrom = [self.packages.${system}.default];
-        buildInputs = with pkgs; [
-          pre-commit
-          protobuf-language-server
-          cargo-watch
-          gh
-          depHygiene
-          llvmPackages.lld
-        ];
-      };
+      devShells = rec {
+        default = pkgs.mkShell {
+          inputsFrom = [self.packages.${system}.default];
+          buildInputs = with pkgs; [
+            pre-commit
+            protobuf-language-server
+            cargo-watch
+            gh
+            depHygiene
+            llvmPackages.lld
+            skopeo
+          ];
+        };
 
-      devShells.cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
-        inputsFrom = [
-          self.devShells.${system}.default
-          catgradCudaShell
-        ];
-        LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${catgradCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+        # Explicit shell aliases so users can `nix develop .#server` / `.#server-cuda`
+        # and still get a full development environment (not a package build env).
+        server = default;
+
+        cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+          inputsFrom = [
+            default
+            catgradCudaShell
+          ];
+          LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${catgradCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+        };
+
+        "server-cuda" = cuda;
       };
     })
     // {
@@ -336,8 +643,8 @@
             default = null;
             description = ''
               Model download policy.
-              "eager" (default) downloads any requested model,
-              "skip" never downloads (cache-only),
+              "skip" (CLI default) never downloads (cache-only),
+              "eager" downloads any requested model,
               "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching HF model patterns.
             '';
           };
@@ -346,8 +653,8 @@
             default = null;
             description = ''
               Graph execution policy.
-              "eager" (default) executes any graph,
-              "skip" refuses all executions,
+              "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
+              "eager" executes any graph,
               "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching.
             '';
           };

From 63796fb99b490e28b89921a51709f56e7e4d9a46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:52:25 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 007/105] feat: adds --local and --local-verify to execute
 command

---
 Cargo.lock                             | 228 ++++++-----
 Cargo.toml                             |  11 +-
 README.md                              |  15 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                  |   9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs     | 291 +++-----------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs     | 455 +++++++---------------
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs      |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs | 228 -----------
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs         |  32 --
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs     |  95 ++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs   |  16 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs  |  72 ++--
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs            | 512 +++++++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                 | 133 ++++++-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml             |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs         |  56 ++-
 crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs |  48 ++-
 crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs        | 128 +++++--
 crates/executor/src/error.rs           |  28 +-
 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs  |  82 ++--
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs             | 287 ++++++++++++--
 crates/executor/src/model.rs           | 405 +++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/policy.rs          |  20 +-
 crates/executor/src/progress.rs        |  58 ++-
 crates/executor/src/quote.rs           |  26 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs           |  38 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs         |  77 ++--
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                  |   6 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs            | 170 +++++---
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs               |  70 ++++
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                  |  13 +-
 flake.lock                             |  15 +-
 flake.nix                              |  50 +--
 33 files changed, 2317 insertions(+), 1366 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/execution.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 23a93e2..5046ff1 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -86,7 +86,22 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "43d5b281e737544384e969a5ccad3f1cdd24b48086a0fc1b2a5262a26b8f4f4a"
 dependencies = [
  "anstyle",
- "anstyle-parse",
+ "anstyle-parse 0.2.7",
+ "anstyle-query",
+ "anstyle-wincon",
+ "colorchoice",
+ "is_terminal_polyfill",
+ "utf8parse",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "anstream"
+version = "1.0.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "824a212faf96e9acacdbd09febd34438f8f711fb84e09a8916013cd7815ca28d"
+dependencies = [
+ "anstyle",
+ "anstyle-parse 1.0.0",
  "anstyle-query",
  "anstyle-wincon",
  "colorchoice",
@@ -96,9 +111,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "anstyle"
-version = "1.0.13"
+version = "1.0.14"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5192cca8006f1fd4f7237516f40fa183bb07f8fbdfedaa0036de5ea9b0b45e78"
+checksum = "940b3a0ca603d1eade50a4846a2afffd5ef57a9feac2c0e2ec2e14f9ead76000"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "anstyle-parse"
@@ -109,6 +124,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "utf8parse",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "anstyle-parse"
+version = "1.0.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "52ce7f38b242319f7cabaa6813055467063ecdc9d355bbb4ce0c68908cd8130e"
+dependencies = [
+ "utf8parse",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "anstyle-query"
 version = "1.1.5"
@@ -604,6 +628,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -613,6 +638,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -630,6 +656,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
@@ -655,9 +682,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cc"
-version = "1.2.56"
+version = "1.2.57"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "aebf35691d1bfb0ac386a69bac2fde4dd276fb618cf8bf4f5318fe285e821bb2"
+checksum = "7a0dd1ca384932ff3641c8718a02769f1698e7563dc6974ffd03346116310423"
 dependencies = [
  "find-msvc-tools",
  "jobserver",
@@ -693,9 +720,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap"
-version = "4.5.60"
+version = "4.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2797f34da339ce31042b27d23607e051786132987f595b02ba4f6a6dffb7030a"
+checksum = "b193af5b67834b676abd72466a96c1024e6a6ad978a1f484bd90b85c94041351"
 dependencies = [
  "clap_builder",
  "clap_derive",
@@ -703,11 +730,11 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap_builder"
-version = "4.5.60"
+version = "4.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "24a241312cea5059b13574bb9b3861cabf758b879c15190b37b6d6fd63ab6876"
+checksum = "714a53001bf66416adb0e2ef5ac857140e7dc3a0c48fb28b2f10762fc4b5069f"
 dependencies = [
- "anstream",
+ "anstream 1.0.0",
  "anstyle",
  "clap_lex",
  "strsim",
@@ -715,9 +742,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap_derive"
-version = "4.5.55"
+version = "4.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a92793da1a46a5f2a02a6f4c46c6496b28c43638adea8306fcb0caa1634f24e5"
+checksum = "1110bd8a634a1ab8cb04345d8d878267d57c3cf1b38d91b71af6686408bbca6a"
 dependencies = [
  "heck",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -727,9 +754,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap_lex"
-version = "1.0.0"
+version = "1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "3a822ea5bc7590f9d40f1ba12c0dc3c2760f3482c6984db1573ad11031420831"
+checksum = "c8d4a3bb8b1e0c1050499d1815f5ab16d04f0959b233085fb31653fbfc9d98f9"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cobs"
@@ -748,9 +775,9 @@ checksum = "3d7b894f5411737b7867f4827955924d7c254fc9f4d91a6aad6b097804b1018b"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "colorchoice"
-version = "1.0.4"
+version = "1.0.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b05b61dc5112cbb17e4b6cd61790d9845d13888356391624cbe7e41efeac1e75"
+checksum = "1d07550c9036bf2ae0c684c4297d503f838287c83c53686d05370d0e139ae570"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "compact_str"
@@ -1017,12 +1044,12 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "darling"
-version = "0.21.3"
+version = "0.23.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9cdf337090841a411e2a7f3deb9187445851f91b309c0c0a29e05f74a00a48c0"
+checksum = "25ae13da2f202d56bd7f91c25fba009e7717a1e4a1cc98a76d844b65ae912e9d"
 dependencies = [
- "darling_core 0.21.3",
- "darling_macro 0.21.3",
+ "darling_core 0.23.0",
+ "darling_macro 0.23.0",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -1041,11 +1068,10 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "darling_core"
-version = "0.21.3"
+version = "0.23.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1247195ecd7e3c85f83c8d2a366e4210d588e802133e1e355180a9870b517ea4"
+checksum = "9865a50f7c335f53564bb694ef660825eb8610e0a53d3e11bf1b0d3df31e03b0"
 dependencies = [
- "fnv",
  "ident_case",
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -1066,11 +1092,11 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "darling_macro"
-version = "0.21.3"
+version = "0.23.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d38308df82d1080de0afee5d069fa14b0326a88c14f15c5ccda35b4a6c414c81"
+checksum = "ac3984ec7bd6cfa798e62b4a642426a5be0e68f9401cfc2a01e3fa9ea2fcdb8d"
 dependencies = [
- "darling_core 0.21.3",
+ "darling_core 0.23.0",
  "quote",
  "syn",
 ]
@@ -1375,7 +1401,7 @@ version = "0.11.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b2daee4ea451f429a58296525ddf28b45a3b64f1acf6587e2067437bb11e218d"
 dependencies = [
- "anstream",
+ "anstream 0.6.21",
  "anstyle",
  "env_filter",
  "log",
@@ -2154,7 +2180,6 @@ version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "axum",
- "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
  "clap",
  "futures",
@@ -2168,7 +2193,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "reqwest",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
- "tokenizers",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
@@ -2190,20 +2214,23 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "tokenizers",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
  "tracing",
+ "uuid",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "hellas-rpc"
 version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
- "anyhow",
  "futures",
+ "futures-core",
  "pkarr",
  "prost",
+ "thiserror 1.0.69",
  "tokio",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-iroh-transport",
@@ -2610,9 +2637,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "image"
-version = "0.25.9"
+version = "0.25.10"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e6506c6c10786659413faa717ceebcb8f70731c0a60cbae39795fdf114519c1a"
+checksum = "85ab80394333c02fe689eaf900ab500fbd0c2213da414687ebf995a65d5a6104"
 dependencies = [
  "bytemuck",
  "byteorder-lite",
@@ -2628,8 +2655,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "rayon",
  "rgb",
  "tiff",
- "zune-core 0.5.1",
- "zune-jpeg 0.5.12",
+ "zune-core",
+ "zune-jpeg",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2788,13 +2815,14 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh-metrics"
-version = "0.38.2"
+version = "0.38.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c946095f060e6e59b9ff30cc26c75cdb758e7fb0cde8312c89e2144654989fcb"
+checksum = "761b45ba046134b11eb3e432fa501616b45c4bf3a30c21717578bc07aa6461dd"
 dependencies = [
  "iroh-metrics-derive",
  "itoa",
  "n0-error",
+ "portable-atomic",
  "postcard",
  "ryu",
  "serde",
@@ -3194,6 +3222,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "stable_deref_trait",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "memo-map"
+version = "0.3.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "38d1115007560874e373613744c6fba374c17688327a71c1476d1a5954cc857b"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "metal"
 version = "0.29.0"
@@ -3217,19 +3251,20 @@ checksum = "6877bb514081ee2a7ff5ef9de3281f14a4dd4bceac4c09388074a6b5df8a139a"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "minijinja"
-version = "2.17.1"
+version = "2.18.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5ea5ea1e90055f200af6b8e52a4a34e05e77e7fee953a9fb40c631efdc43cab1"
+checksum = "328251e58ad8e415be6198888fc207502727dc77945806421ab34f35bf012e7d"
 dependencies = [
+ "memo-map",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "minijinja-contrib"
-version = "2.17.1"
+version = "2.18.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b2fce60cb2e26ba7ddd485c8f5d3d635535e465c195bfb4af85971b428a985d0"
+checksum = "8c6302e47d2b51f9fc978268ff7f5a014de5caa2ad48440309fd10ee711480d7"
 dependencies = [
  "minijinja",
  "serde",
@@ -3303,9 +3338,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "moxcms"
-version = "0.7.11"
+version = "0.8.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ac9557c559cd6fc9867e122e20d2cbefc9ca29d80d027a8e39310920ed2f0a97"
+checksum = "bb85c154ba489f01b25c0d36ae69a87e4a1c73a72631fc6c0eb6dde34a73e44b"
 dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
  "pxfm",
@@ -3664,9 +3699,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "num_enum"
-version = "0.7.5"
+version = "0.7.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b1207a7e20ad57b847bbddc6776b968420d38292bbfe2089accff5e19e82454c"
+checksum = "5d0bca838442ec211fa11de3a8b0e0e8f3a4522575b5c4c06ed722e005036f26"
 dependencies = [
  "num_enum_derive",
  "rustversion",
@@ -3674,9 +3709,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "num_enum_derive"
-version = "0.7.5"
+version = "0.7.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ff32365de1b6743cb203b710788263c44a03de03802daf96092f2da4fe6ba4d7"
+checksum = "680998035259dcfcafe653688bf2aa6d3e2dc05e98be6ab46afb089dc84f1df8"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro-crate",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -3790,9 +3825,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "once_cell"
-version = "1.21.3"
+version = "1.21.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "42f5e15c9953c5e4ccceeb2e7382a716482c34515315f7b03532b8b4e8393d2d"
+checksum = "9f7c3e4beb33f85d45ae3e3a1792185706c8e16d043238c593331cc7cd313b50"
 dependencies = [
  "critical-section",
  "portable-atomic",
@@ -3828,9 +3863,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "open-hypergraphs"
-version = "0.2.10"
+version = "0.3.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a5af0617665c2acc4e66457fb6548bfa965b58b2b7f049dd618848f586e8ebf0"
+checksum = "35368b8ccf2a61fdb493242cb5b0420d6c46f0e285d1f5ab14dbd2f94e7e4f6a"
 dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
  "serde",
@@ -3838,9 +3873,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "openssl"
-version = "0.10.75"
+version = "0.10.76"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "08838db121398ad17ab8531ce9de97b244589089e290a384c900cb9ff7434328"
+checksum = "951c002c75e16ea2c65b8c7e4d3d51d5530d8dfa7d060b4776828c88cfb18ecf"
 dependencies = [
  "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "cfg-if",
@@ -3870,9 +3905,9 @@ checksum = "7c87def4c32ab89d880effc9e097653c8da5d6ef28e6b539d313baaacfbafcbe"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "openssl-sys"
-version = "0.9.111"
+version = "0.9.112"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "82cab2d520aa75e3c58898289429321eb788c3106963d0dc886ec7a5f4adc321"
+checksum = "57d55af3b3e226502be1526dfdba67ab0e9c96fc293004e79576b2b9edb0dbdb"
 dependencies = [
  "cc",
  "libc",
@@ -4157,6 +4192,9 @@ name = "portable-atomic"
 version = "1.13.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "c33a9471896f1c69cecef8d20cbe2f7accd12527ce60845ff44c153bb2a21b49"
+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "portmapper"
@@ -4576,9 +4614,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "ravif"
-version = "0.12.0"
+version = "0.13.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ef69c1990ceef18a116855938e74793a5f7496ee907562bd0857b6ac734ab285"
+checksum = "e52310197d971b0f5be7fe6b57530dcd27beb35c1b013f29d66c1ad73fbbcc45"
 dependencies = [
  "avif-serialize",
  "imgref",
@@ -4879,9 +4917,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "schannel"
-version = "0.1.28"
+version = "0.1.29"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "891d81b926048e76efe18581bf793546b4c0eaf8448d72be8de2bbee5fd166e1"
+checksum = "91c1b7e4904c873ef0710c1f407dde2e6287de2bebc1bbbf7d430bb7cbffd939"
 dependencies = [
  "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
@@ -5043,9 +5081,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "serde_with"
-version = "3.17.0"
+version = "3.18.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "381b283ce7bc6b476d903296fb59d0d36633652b633b27f64db4fb46dcbfc3b9"
+checksum = "dd5414fad8e6907dbdd5bc441a50ae8d6e26151a03b1de04d89a5576de61d01f"
 dependencies = [
  "serde_core",
  "serde_with_macros",
@@ -5053,11 +5091,11 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "serde_with_macros"
-version = "3.17.0"
+version = "3.18.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a6d4e30573c8cb306ed6ab1dca8423eec9a463ea0e155f45399455e0368b27e0"
+checksum = "d3db8978e608f1fe7357e211969fd9abdcae80bac1ba7a3369bb7eb6b404eb65"
 dependencies = [
- "darling 0.21.3",
+ "darling 0.23.0",
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
  "syn",
@@ -5395,9 +5433,9 @@ checksum = "7b2093cf4c8eb1e67749a6762251bc9cd836b6fc171623bd0a9d324d37af2417"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tempfile"
-version = "3.26.0"
+version = "3.27.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "82a72c767771b47409d2345987fda8628641887d5466101319899796367354a0"
+checksum = "32497e9a4c7b38532efcdebeef879707aa9f794296a4f0244f6f69e9bc8574bd"
 dependencies = [
  "fastrand",
  "getrandom 0.4.2",
@@ -5479,16 +5517,16 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tiff"
-version = "0.10.3"
+version = "0.11.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "af9605de7fee8d9551863fd692cce7637f548dbd9db9180fcc07ccc6d26c336f"
+checksum = "b63feaf3343d35b6ca4d50483f94843803b0f51634937cc2ec519fc32232bc52"
 dependencies = [
  "fax",
  "flate2",
  "half",
  "quick-error",
  "weezl",
- "zune-jpeg 0.4.21",
+ "zune-jpeg",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -5537,9 +5575,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tinyvec"
-version = "1.10.0"
+version = "1.11.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bfa5fdc3bce6191a1dbc8c02d5c8bffcf557bafa17c124c5264a458f1b0613fa"
+checksum = "3e61e67053d25a4e82c844e8424039d9745781b3fc4f32b8d55ed50f5f667ef3"
 dependencies = [
  "tinyvec_macros",
 ]
@@ -5682,18 +5720,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_datetime"
-version = "1.0.0+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.0.1+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "32c2555c699578a4f59f0cc68e5116c8d7cabbd45e1409b989d4be085b53f13e"
+checksum = "9b320e741db58cac564e26c607d3cc1fdc4a88fd36c879568c07856ed83ff3e9"
 dependencies = [
  "serde_core",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_edit"
-version = "0.25.4+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "0.25.5+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7193cbd0ce53dc966037f54351dbbcf0d5a642c7f0038c382ef9e677ce8c13f2"
+checksum = "8ca1a40644a28bce036923f6a431df0b34236949d111cc07cb6dca830c9ef2e1"
 dependencies = [
  "indexmap",
  "toml_datetime",
@@ -5703,9 +5741,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_parser"
-version = "1.0.9+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.0.10+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "702d4415e08923e7e1ef96cd5727c0dfed80b4d2fa25db9647fe5eb6f7c5a4c4"
+checksum = "7df25b4befd31c4816df190124375d5a20c6b6921e2cad937316de3fccd63420"
 dependencies = [
  "winnow",
 ]
@@ -5720,6 +5758,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "axum",
  "base64 0.22.1",
  "bytes",
+ "flate2",
  "h2",
  "http",
  "http-body",
@@ -5930,9 +5969,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tracing-subscriber"
-version = "0.3.22"
+version = "0.3.23"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2f30143827ddab0d256fd843b7a66d164e9f271cfa0dde49142c5ca0ca291f1e"
+checksum = "cb7f578e5945fb242538965c2d0b04418d38ec25c79d160cd279bf0731c8d319"
 dependencies = [
  "matchers",
  "nu-ansi-term",
@@ -6800,9 +6839,9 @@ checksum = "d6bbff5f0aada427a1e5a6da5f1f98158182f26556f345ac9e04d36d0ebed650"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "winnow"
-version = "0.7.15"
+version = "1.0.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "df79d97927682d2fd8adb29682d1140b343be4ac0f08fd68b7765d9c059d3945"
+checksum = "a90e88e4667264a994d34e6d1ab2d26d398dcdca8b7f52bec8668957517fc7d8"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
@@ -7021,18 +7060,18 @@ checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
-version = "0.8.41"
+version = "0.8.42"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "96e13bc581734df6250836c59a5f44f3c57db9f9acb9dc8e3eaabdaf6170254d"
+checksum = "f2578b716f8a7a858b7f02d5bd870c14bf4ddbbcf3a4c05414ba6503640505e3"
 dependencies = [
  "zerocopy-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy-derive"
-version = "0.8.41"
+version = "0.8.42"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "3545ea9e86d12ab9bba9fcd99b54c1556fd3199007def5a03c375623d05fac1c"
+checksum = "7e6cc098ea4d3bd6246687de65af3f920c430e236bee1e3bf2e441463f08a02f"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7131,12 +7170,6 @@ version = "1.0.21"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b8848ee67ecc8aedbaf3e4122217aff892639231befc6a1b58d29fff4c2cabaa"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "zune-core"
-version = "0.4.12"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "3f423a2c17029964870cfaabb1f13dfab7d092a62a29a89264f4d36990ca414a"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "zune-core"
 version = "0.5.1"
@@ -7154,18 +7187,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zune-jpeg"
-version = "0.4.21"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "29ce2c8a9384ad323cf564b67da86e21d3cfdff87908bc1223ed5c99bc792713"
-dependencies = [
- "zune-core 0.4.12",
-]
-
-[[package]]
-name = "zune-jpeg"
-version = "0.5.12"
+version = "0.5.13"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "410e9ecef634c709e3831c2cfdb8d9c32164fae1c67496d5b68fff728eec37fe"
+checksum = "ec5f41c76397b7da451efd19915684f727d7e1d516384ca6bd0ec43ec94de23c"
 dependencies = [
- "zune-core 0.5.1",
+ "zune-core",
 ]
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index b8d06c4..dc08353 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master",
 thiserror = "1"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
-tonic = "0.14"
+tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.4", default-features = false }
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
@@ -33,10 +33,11 @@ opentelemetry = "0.31"
 opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
 opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client"] }
 reqwest = { version = "0.12", default-features = false, features = ["rustls-tls-native-roots"] }
+hf-hub = { version = "0.4.3", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-[patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
-catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+# [patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
+# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+# catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
+# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index edbf540..6d756a6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,6 +14,21 @@ Execute:
 cargo run -- execute -p hey
 ```
 
+Execute locally with the catgrad backend:
+
+```bash
+cargo run -- execute --local -p hey
+```
+
+Local execution uses the same catgrad executor backend as `serve` and prefers
+accelerated backends when built with `--features cuda` or `--features metal`.
+
+Verify a remote execution against the local catgrad backend:
+
+```bash
+cargo run -- execute --verify-local -p hey
+```
+
 ## End-to-end
 
 Install server features:
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 32e9618..4831867 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -12,14 +12,15 @@ default = ["client"]
 client = [
     "hellas-rpc/client",
     "hellas-rpc/discovery",
+    "dep:hellas-executor",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
     "dep:tonic",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/client",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery",
 ]
-serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:hellas-executor", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
-cuda = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
-metal = ["serve", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
+serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
+cuda = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+metal = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -30,7 +31,6 @@ opentelemetry.workspace = true
 opentelemetry_sdk.workspace = true
 opentelemetry-otlp.workspace = true
 reqwest.workspace = true
-catgrad.workspace = true
 catgrad-llm.workspace = true
 serde.workspace = true
 serde_json.workspace = true
@@ -46,7 +46,6 @@ futures = "0.3"
 axum = "0.8"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
-tokenizers = "0.21"
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 719127d..af4ee6e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,256 +1,61 @@
-use crate::commands::local_model::LocalModelAssets;
-use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
-use catgrad_llm::IncrementalDetokenizer;
-use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::{
-    shared_pkarr_client, AcceptedQuote, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder,
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use crate::execution::{
+    ExecutionInvocation, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
 };
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteResponse,
-};
-use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
-use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
-use std::collections::VecDeque;
+use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::sync::Arc;
-use tokio::time::Duration;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
-
-const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
-
-pub async fn run(
-    node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-    model: String,
-    prompt: String,
-    max_seq: u32,
-    retries: usize,
-    backup_quotes: usize,
-) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let assets = Arc::new(LocalModelAssets::load(&model)?);
-    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)?;
-    let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)?;
-    let stop_token_ids = prepared.stop_token_ids.clone();
-    info!("Getting quote... {quote_req:?}");
-
-    match node_id {
-        Some(id) => {
-            let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
-            let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, id.into())
-                .await
-                .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {id}"))?;
-            let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
-            let quote = client
-                .get_quote(quote_req)
-                .await
-                .with_context(|| format!("node {id} declined quote"))?
-                .into_inner();
-            execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote, assets, stop_token_ids).await
-        }
-        None => {
-            let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-                .bind()
-                .await
-                .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
-            let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-                .advertise(false)
-                .service_name("hellas")
-                .build(endpoint.id())
-                .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-            endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
-
-            let shared_pkarr =
-                shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-            let shared_dht = Arc::new(
-                shared_pkarr
-                    .dht()
-                    .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
-            );
-
-            let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-                .client(shared_pkarr)
-                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-                .no_publish()
-                .build()
-                .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-            endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
-
-            info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
-            let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
-            registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
-            registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
-
-            let locator = registry
-                .find::<ExecuteService>()
-                .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
-                .start();
-
-            let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req).start(locator);
-            let mut buffered_quotes = VecDeque::new();
-            let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
-
-            for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-                let (client, quote) =
-                    next_accepted_quote(&mut quotes, &mut buffered_quotes).await?;
-
-                match execute_with_prefetch(
-                    client,
-                    quote,
-                    assets.clone(),
-                    stop_token_ids.clone(),
-                    &mut quotes,
-                    &mut buffered_quotes,
-                    backup_quotes,
-                )
-                .await
-                {
-                    Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
-                    Err(err) => {
-                        if attempt == max_attempts {
-                            return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
-                        }
-                        warn!(attempt, "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}");
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-
-            anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
-        }
-    }
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+
+pub struct ExecuteOptions {
+    pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub model: String,
+    pub prompt: String,
+    pub max_seq: u32,
+    pub retries: usize,
+    pub backup_quotes: usize,
+    pub local: bool,
+    pub verify_local: bool,
 }
 
-async fn execute_and_stream(
-    client: &mut ExecuteClient<Channel>,
-    quote: &GetQuoteResponse,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-    info!("Got quote: {quote:?}");
-
-    let exec = client
-        .execute(ExecuteRequest {
-            quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
-            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("Execute RPC failed")?
-        .into_inner();
-    info!("Executing: {exec:?}");
-
-    let mut stream = client
-        .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
-            execution_id: exec.execution_id.clone(),
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("ExecuteStream RPC failed")?
-        .into_inner();
-
-    let mut decoder = IncrementalDetokenizer::new(
-        {
-            let assets = Arc::clone(&assets);
-            move |tokens| assets.decode_tokens(tokens)
-        },
-        &stop_token_ids,
-    );
-
-    while let Some(progress) = tokio_stream::StreamExt::next(&mut stream).await {
-        let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
-        let status =
-            ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
-        let status_label = status.as_str_name();
-
-        if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
-            let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
-                .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
-            let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
-                .into_iter()
-                .map(|token| {
-                    i32::try_from(token)
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
-                })
-                .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
-            let delta = decoder
-                .push_tokens(&token_ids)
-                .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
-            debug!(
-                "Status: {} | Progress: {} | Token batch: {}",
-                status_label,
-                progress.progress,
-                token_ids.len()
-            );
-            if !delta.is_empty() {
-                print!("{delta}");
-                io::stdout().flush()?;
+pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
+    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&options.prompt)?;
+    let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
+        ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
+    } else {
+        ExecutionRuntime::default()
+    };
+    let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+        runtime,
+        ExecutionInvocation::from_prepared_prompt(assets, prepared, options.max_seq)?,
+        if options.verify_local {
+            info!("executing remotely and verifying against local catgrad backend");
+            ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(options.node_id, options.retries, options.backup_quotes),
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
             }
+        } else if options.local {
+            info!("executing locally with catgrad backend");
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::Local)
         } else {
-            debug!("Status: {} | Progress: {}", status_label, progress.progress);
-        }
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::remote(
+                options.node_id,
+                options.retries,
+                options.backup_quotes,
+            ))
+        },
+    );
 
-        if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-            anyhow::bail!("remote execution failed");
-        }
-        if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
-            break;
+    let mut stdout_sink = |delta: &str| {
+        if !delta.is_empty() {
+            print!("{delta}");
+            io::stdout().flush()?;
         }
-    }
+        Ok(())
+    };
+    let _ = request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await?;
 
     Ok(())
 }
 
-async fn next_accepted_quote(
-    quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>,
-    buffered_quotes: &mut VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
-    if let Some(accepted) = buffered_quotes.pop_front() {
-        return Ok(accepted);
-    }
-
-    while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
-        match result {
-            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
-            Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => info!("provider declined quote: {status}"),
-            Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}"),
-        }
-    }
-
-    anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
-}
-
-async fn execute_with_prefetch(
-    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
-    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-    quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>,
-    buffered_quotes: &mut VecDeque<AcceptedQuote>,
-    backup_quotes: usize,
-) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-    let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move {
-        let mut client = client;
-        execute_and_stream(&mut client, &quote, assets, stop_token_ids).await
-    });
-    let mut discovery_done = false;
-
-    loop {
-        tokio::select! {
-            result = &mut execute_fut => return result,
-            result = quotes.next(), if !discovery_done && buffered_quotes.len() < backup_quotes => {
-                match result {
-                    Some(Ok(accepted)) => buffered_quotes.push_back(accepted),
-                    Some(Err(QuoteError::Declined(status))) => info!("provider declined quote: {status}"),
-                    Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))) => debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}"),
-                    None => discovery_done = true,
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
index 607aed1..4823afe 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
-use crate::commands::local_model::LocalModelAssets;
-use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use crate::execution::{
+    ExecutionInvocation, ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime,
+    ExecutionStrategy,
+};
 use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
@@ -10,72 +13,103 @@ use axum::routing::post;
 use axum::{Json, Router};
 use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
 use catgrad_llm::utils::from_json_slice;
-use catgrad_llm::IncrementalDetokenizer;
-use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::{
-    shared_pkarr_client, AcceptedQuote, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder,
-};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-};
-use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
-use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT};
+use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::convert::Infallible;
+use std::fmt;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
-use tokio::sync::{mpsc, RwLock};
-use tokio::time::Duration;
+use tokio::sync::{mpsc, Mutex, RwLock};
+use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
-
-const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+
 static NEXT_ID: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(1);
+const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
+
+pub struct GatewayOptions {
+    pub host: String,
+    pub port: u16,
+    pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub local: bool,
+    pub queue_size: usize,
+    pub retries: usize,
+    pub default_max_tokens: u32,
+    pub force_model: Option<String>,
+}
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 struct GatewayState {
     node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    local: bool,
     retries: usize,
     default_max_tokens: u32,
     force_model: Option<String>,
-    model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<LocalModelAssets>>>>,
+    inference_timeout: Duration,
+    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+    model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<ModelAssets>>>>,
+    model_load_locks: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<String, Arc<Mutex<()>>>>>,
 }
 
-struct GenerationOutput {
-    text: String,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    completion_tokens: u32,
+enum GenerationError {
+    Timeout(Duration),
+    Failed(anyhow::Error),
 }
 
-struct PreparedRemoteExecution {
-    _endpoint: Endpoint,
-    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
-    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+struct HttpError {
+    status: StatusCode,
+    message: String,
 }
 
-pub async fn run(
-    host: String,
-    port: u16,
-    node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-    retries: usize,
-    default_max_tokens: u32,
-    force_model: Option<String>,
-) -> CliResult<()> {
+impl fmt::Display for GenerationError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
+                write!(f, "inference timed out after {}s", duration.as_secs())
+            }
+            GenerationError::Failed(err) => write!(f, "{err}"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<anyhow::Error> for GenerationError {
+    fn from(err: anyhow::Error) -> Self {
+        GenerationError::Failed(err)
+    }
+}
+
+impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
+    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
+        json_error(self.status, self.message)
+    }
+}
+
+pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let runtime = if options.local {
+        ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
+            Executor::spawn(
+                DownloadPolicy::Eager,
+                ExecutePolicy::Eager,
+                options.queue_size,
+            )
+            .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
+        )
+    } else {
+        ExecutionRuntime::default()
+    };
     let state = Arc::new(GatewayState {
-        node_id,
-        retries,
-        default_max_tokens,
-        force_model,
+        node_id: options.node_id,
+        local: options.local,
+        retries: options.retries,
+        default_max_tokens: options.default_max_tokens,
+        force_model: options.force_model,
+        inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
+        runtime,
         model_cache: Arc::new(RwLock::new(HashMap::new())),
+        model_load_locks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(HashMap::new())),
     });
 
     let app = Router::new()
@@ -84,7 +118,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         .route("/v1/completions", post(handle_plain))
         .with_state(state.clone());
 
-    let addr = format!("{host}:{port}");
+    let addr = format!("{}:{}", options.host, options.port);
     let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
@@ -93,6 +127,11 @@ pub async fn run(
     println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
     println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
     println!("POST /v1/completions (plain)");
+    if state.local {
+        println!("Using local catgrad execution backend");
+        println!("Local execution queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+    }
+    println!("Inference timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
     if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
         println!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
     }
@@ -110,7 +149,7 @@ pub async fn run(
 async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
     let req = match parse_json_body::<openai::ChatCompletionRequest>(&body, "OpenAI") {
         Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
     let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
@@ -151,6 +190,7 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
         let state_clone = state.clone();
         let assets_clone = assets.clone();
+        let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
         tokio::spawn(async move {
             let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
@@ -219,7 +259,7 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
                 .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
                     .index(0)
                     .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
-                    .finish_reason(Some(openai_finish_reason()))
+                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
                     .build()])
                 .build();
             if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
@@ -234,7 +274,7 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
                     .model(model)
                     .choices(vec![])
                     .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                        generated.prompt_tokens,
+                        prompt_tokens,
                         generated.completion_tokens,
                     )))
                     .build();
@@ -251,16 +291,12 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
             .into_response();
     }
 
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
     let generated =
         match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
         {
             Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => {
-                return json_error(
-                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
-                );
-            }
+            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
         };
 
     let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
@@ -271,10 +307,10 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
         .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
             .index(0)
             .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(generated.text))
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai_finish_reason()))
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
             .build()])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
         )))
         .build();
@@ -282,14 +318,10 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
 
-fn openai_finish_reason() -> openai::FinishReason {
-    openai::FinishReason::Stop
-}
-
 async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
     let req = match parse_json_body::<anthropic::MessageRequest>(&body, "Anthropic") {
         Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
     let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
@@ -411,8 +443,7 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
                     "message_delta",
                     &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
                         delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                            stop_reason: Some(anthropic_stop_reason()),
-                            ..Default::default()
+                            stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
                         },
                         usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
                             prepared_clone.input_ids.len() as u32,
@@ -436,16 +467,12 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
             .into_response();
     }
 
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
     let generated =
         match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
         {
             Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => {
-                return json_error(
-                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
-                );
-            }
+            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
         };
 
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
@@ -456,9 +483,9 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
             text: generated.text,
         }])
         .model(model)
-        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic_stop_reason()))
+        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
         ))
         .build();
@@ -466,14 +493,10 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
 
-fn anthropic_stop_reason() -> anthropic::StopReason {
-    anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
-}
-
 async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
     let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
         Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
     let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
@@ -565,15 +588,11 @@ async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Re
             .into_response();
     }
 
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
     let generated =
         match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared, max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await {
             Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => {
-                return json_error(
-                    StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-                    format!("Inference error: {err}"),
-                );
-            }
+            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
         };
 
     let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
@@ -587,7 +606,7 @@ async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Re
             .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
             .build()])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            generated.prompt_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
         )))
         .build();
@@ -598,12 +617,10 @@ async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Re
 fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
     body: &Bytes,
     protocol: &str,
-) -> Result<T, Response> {
-    from_json_slice::<T>(body).map_err(|err| {
-        json_error(
-            StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            format!("Invalid {protocol} request: {err}"),
-        )
+) -> Result<T, HttpError> {
+    from_json_slice::<T>(body).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+        status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+        message: format!("Invalid {protocol} request: {err}"),
     })
 }
 
@@ -622,6 +639,14 @@ fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
         .into_response()
 }
 
+fn inference_error_response(err: GenerationError) -> Response {
+    let status = match err {
+        GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
+        GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+    };
+    json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {err}"))
+}
+
 fn sse_data<T: Serialize>(payload: &T) -> Event {
     let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
     Event::default().data(data)
@@ -647,7 +672,23 @@ fn now_unix() -> i64 {
 async fn get_model_assets_cached(
     state: Arc<GatewayState>,
     model: &str,
-) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<LocalModelAssets>> {
+) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
+    {
+        let cache = state.model_cache.read().await;
+        if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+            return Ok(assets.clone());
+        }
+    }
+
+    let load_lock = {
+        let mut locks = state.model_load_locks.lock().await;
+        locks
+            .entry(model.to_string())
+            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::new(Mutex::new(())))
+            .clone()
+    };
+    let _load_guard = load_lock.lock().await;
+
     {
         let cache = state.model_cache.read().await;
         if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
@@ -656,7 +697,7 @@ async fn get_model_assets_cached(
     }
 
     let model_name = model.to_string();
-    let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || LocalModelAssets::load(&model_name))
+    let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
         .await
         .context("local model loader panicked")??;
 
@@ -668,232 +709,30 @@ async fn get_model_assets_cached(
 
 async fn generate_prepared<F>(
     state: Arc<GatewayState>,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
+    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
     prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
     max_seq: u32,
     mut on_delta: F,
-) -> anyhow::Result<GenerationOutput>
+) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
 where
     F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
 {
-    let max_attempts = state.retries.saturating_add(1);
-    for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-        let prepared = prepare_generation(
-            state.clone(),
-            assets.clone(),
-            prepared_prompt.clone(),
-            max_seq,
-        )
-        .await?;
-
-        match execute_prepared(
-            prepared,
-            assets.clone(),
-            prepared_prompt.clone(),
-            &mut on_delta,
-        )
-        .await
-        {
-            Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
-            Err(err) => {
-                if attempt == max_attempts {
-                    return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({}) exceeded", state.retries)));
-                }
-                tracing::warn!(attempt, "execution failed, retrying: {err:#}");
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    Err(anyhow!("max retries ({}) exceeded", state.retries))
-}
-
-async fn prepare_generation(
-    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
-    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
-    max_seq: u32,
-) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
-    let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?;
-
-    match state.node_id {
-        Some(node_id) => prepare_direct(node_id, quote_req).await,
-        None => prepare_discovery(quote_req).await,
-    }
-}
-
-async fn prepare_direct(
-    node_id: EndpointId,
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
-    let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
-    let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
-        .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
-    let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
-    let quote = client
-        .get_quote(quote_req)
-        .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("node {node_id} declined quote"))?
-        .into_inner();
-
-    Ok(PreparedRemoteExecution {
-        _endpoint: endpoint,
-        client,
-        quote,
-    })
-}
-
-async fn prepare_discovery(quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedRemoteExecution> {
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
-    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-        .advertise(false)
-        .service_name("hellas")
-        .build(endpoint.id())
-        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
-
-    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
-        shared_pkarr
-            .dht()
-            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
+    let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+        state.runtime.clone(),
+        ExecutionInvocation::from_prepared_prompt(assets, prepared_prompt, max_seq)?,
+        ExecutionStrategy::Run(execution_route(&state)),
     );
-
-    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-        .client(shared_pkarr)
-        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-        .no_publish()
-        .build()
-        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
-
-    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
-    registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
-    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
-    let locator = registry
-        .find::<ExecuteService>()
-        .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
-        .start();
-
-    let mut quotes = QuoteStreamBuilder::new(quote_req).start(locator);
-    let (client, quote) = next_accepted_quote(&mut quotes).await?;
-    Ok(PreparedRemoteExecution {
-        _endpoint: endpoint,
-        client,
-        quote,
-    })
-}
-
-async fn next_accepted_quote(quotes: &mut QuoteStream<Locator>) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
-    while let Some(result) = quotes.next().await {
-        match result {
-            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
-            Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
-                tracing::info!("provider declined quote: {status}")
-            }
-            Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => {
-                tracing::debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}")
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    Err(anyhow!("no provider could serve the request"))
-}
-
-async fn execute_and_collect<F>(
-    client: &mut ExecuteClient<Channel>,
-    quote: &GetQuoteResponse,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
-    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
-    on_delta: &mut F,
-) -> anyhow::Result<(String, u32)>
-where
-    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-{
-    let execute = client
-        .execute(ExecuteRequest {
-            quote_id: quote.quote_id.clone(),
-            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
-        })
+    let output = timeout(state.inference_timeout, request.run(&mut on_delta))
         .await
-        .context("Execute RPC failed")?
-        .into_inner();
-
-    let mut stream = client
-        .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
-            execution_id: execute.execution_id,
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("ExecuteStream RPC failed")?
-        .into_inner();
-
-    let mut decoder = IncrementalDetokenizer::new(
-        {
-            let assets = Arc::clone(&assets);
-            move |tokens| assets.decode_tokens(tokens)
-        },
-        &prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids,
-    );
-    let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
-    while let Some(progress) = stream.next().await {
-        let progress = progress.context("ExecuteStream RPC progress failed")?;
-        let status =
-            ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
-        completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress.progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-        if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
-            let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
-                .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
-            let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
-                .into_iter()
-                .map(|token| {
-                    i32::try_from(token)
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
-                })
-                .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
-            let delta = decoder
-                .push_tokens(&token_ids)
-                .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
-            if !delta.is_empty() {
-                on_delta(&delta)?;
-            }
-        }
-        if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-            return Err(anyhow!("remote execution failed"));
-        }
-        if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
-            break;
-        }
-    }
+        .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(state.inference_timeout))??;
 
-    Ok((decoder.finish(), completion_tokens))
+    Ok(output)
 }
 
-async fn execute_prepared<F>(
-    mut prepared: PreparedRemoteExecution,
-    assets: Arc<LocalModelAssets>,
-    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
-    on_delta: &mut F,
-) -> anyhow::Result<GenerationOutput>
-where
-    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-{
-    let (text, completion_tokens) = execute_and_collect(
-        &mut prepared.client,
-        &prepared.quote,
-        assets,
-        prepared_prompt.clone(),
-        on_delta,
-    )
-    .await?;
-
-    Ok(GenerationOutput {
-        text,
-        prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
-        completion_tokens,
-    })
+fn execution_route(state: &GatewayState) -> ExecutionRoute {
+    if state.local {
+        ExecutionRoute::Local
+    } else {
+        ExecutionRoute::remote(state.node_id, state.retries, 0)
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 57b1ec9..fd45ea1 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
-use crate::commands::{bind_client_endpoint, CliResult};
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::bind_resolver_endpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
@@ -7,7 +8,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = bind_client_endpoint().await?;
+    let endpoint = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?.endpoint;
     let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index c46f1e9..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/local_model.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,228 +0,0 @@
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
-use catgrad::prelude::*;
-use catgrad::typecheck::{DtypeExpr, NatExpr, NdArrayType, ShapeExpr, TypeExpr};
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::LLMModel;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model_chat_template;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_files};
-use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
-use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
-use serde_json::Value;
-use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
-
-pub const DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION: &str = "main";
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-struct ModelSpec {
-    id: String,
-    revision: String,
-}
-
-impl ModelSpec {
-    fn parse(raw: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let raw = raw.trim();
-        if raw.is_empty() {
-            return Err(anyhow!("model id is empty"));
-        }
-
-        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
-            Some((id, revision)) => {
-                let id = id.trim();
-                let revision = revision.trim();
-                if id.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(anyhow!("model id is empty"));
-                }
-                if revision.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(anyhow!("model revision is empty"));
-                }
-                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
-            }
-            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION.to_string()),
-        };
-
-        Ok(Self { id, revision })
-    }
-}
-
-struct GreedyTokenGraph<'a> {
-    inner: &'a dyn LLMModel,
-}
-
-impl DynModule for GreedyTokenGraph<'_> {
-    fn ty(&self) -> (Vec<Type>, Vec<Type>) {
-        let (source_type, target_type) = self.inner.ty();
-        let token_type = Type::Tensor(TypeExpr::NdArrayType(NdArrayType {
-            dtype: DtypeExpr::Constant(Dtype::U32),
-            shape: ShapeExpr::Shape(vec![NatExpr::Var(0), NatExpr::Var(1), NatExpr::Constant(1)]),
-        }));
-
-        let mut wrapped_target_type = vec![token_type];
-        wrapped_target_type.extend(target_type.into_iter().skip(1));
-        (source_type, wrapped_target_type)
-    }
-
-    fn path(&self) -> Path {
-        self.inner.path()
-    }
-
-    fn def(&self, builder: &Builder, args: Vec<Var>) -> Vec<Var> {
-        let mut targets = self.inner.inline(builder, args);
-        let logits = targets.remove(0);
-        let next_tokens = ops::argmax(builder, logits);
-
-        let mut wrapped_targets = vec![next_tokens];
-        wrapped_targets.extend(targets);
-        wrapped_targets
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct LocalModelAssets {
-    model: ModelSpec,
-    config: Value,
-    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
-    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
-    chat_template: Option<String>,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
-impl LocalModelAssets {
-    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
-        let (_, config_path, tokenizer_path, _) =
-            get_model_files(&model.id, &model.revision).context("failed to locate model files")?;
-        let model_config_json = std::fs::read(&config_path)
-            .with_context(|| format!("failed to read model config {config_path:?}"))?;
-        let config: Value =
-            serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json).context("failed to parse model config")?;
-
-        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1).context("failed to construct model config")?;
-        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
-
-        let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path)
-            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to load tokenizer: {err}"))?;
-
-        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
-            Ok(template) => Some(
-                template
-                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
-                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
-            ),
-            Err(_) => None,
-        };
-
-        Ok(Self {
-            model,
-            config,
-            model_config_json,
-            tokenizer,
-            chat_template,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub fn build_quote_request(
-        &self,
-        prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
-        max_seq: u32,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
-        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
-        let input_ids: Vec<u32> = prepared_prompt
-            .input_ids
-            .iter()
-            .map(|token| {
-                u32::try_from(*token)
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("negative token id {token} cannot be encoded"))
-            })
-            .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
-        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt
-            .stop_token_ids
-            .iter()
-            .map(|token| {
-                u32::try_from(*token)
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded"))
-            })
-            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-
-        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
-            huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
-            huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
-            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
-            graph,
-            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
-            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
-            max_new_tokens: max_seq,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
-            .map_err(anyhow::Error::from)
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_messages(
-        &self,
-        messages: &[catgrad_llm::types::Message],
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        let chat_template = self
-            .chat_template
-            .as_ref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("model does not expose a chat template"))?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
-            &self.tokenizer,
-            chat_template,
-            messages,
-            &self.stop_token_ids,
-        )
-        .context("failed to prepare chat messages")
-    }
-
-    pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[i32]) -> catgrad_llm::Result<String> {
-        let token_ids: Vec<u32> = token_ids
-            .iter()
-            .map(|token| {
-                u32::try_from(*token).map_err(|_| {
-                    LLMError::TokenizerError(format!("negative token id {token} cannot be decoded"))
-                })
-            })
-            .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
-        self.tokenizer
-            .decode(&token_ids, false)
-            .map_err(LLMError::from)
-    }
-}
-
-fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length).context("failed to build graph model")?;
-    let typed_term = GreedyTokenGraph { inner: &*model }
-        .term()
-        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("failed to construct typed graph term"))?;
-    serde_json::to_vec_pretty(&typed_term).context("failed to serialize graph")
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::{ModelSpec, DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION};
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_HUGGINGFACE_REVISION);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
-        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index c1d2a45..1e6dc45 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,40 +1,8 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
-pub(crate) async fn bind_client_endpoint() -> CliResult<tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint> {
-    use anyhow::Context;
-    use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
-    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
-
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
-    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-        .advertise(false)
-        .service_name("hellas")
-        .build(endpoint.id())
-        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns);
-
-    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-        .client(shared_pkarr)
-        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-        .no_publish()
-        .build()
-        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
-
-    Ok(endpoint)
-}
-
 pub mod execute;
 pub mod gateway;
 pub mod health;
-pub(crate) mod local_model;
 pub mod monitor;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 06cedbf..28c8f9d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -2,18 +2,15 @@ use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::bind_resolver_endpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
-use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
 use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
@@ -30,35 +27,20 @@ struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
     known_peers_error: Option<String>,
 }
 
-pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .context("failed to create iroh endpoint")?;
-
-    // Local-network discovery only (do not advertise as a service).
-    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-        .advertise(false)
-        .service_name("hellas")
-        .build(endpoint.id())
-        .context("failed to start mDNS discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
-
-    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
-        shared_pkarr
-            .dht()
-            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
-    );
+struct DiscoveryEventContext<'a> {
+    endpoint: &'a Endpoint,
+    interrogate: bool,
+    service_seen: &'a mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    unique_peers: &'a mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    interrogated: &'a mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
+    interrogations: &'a mut JoinSet<(EndpointId, anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome>)>,
+}
 
-    // Internet discovery via pkarr + DHT (resolver-only; no publish).
-    let pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-        .client(shared_pkarr)
-        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay()
-        .no_publish()
-        .build()
-        .context("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let bound = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?;
+    let endpoint = bound.endpoint;
+    let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
+    let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
 
     let peer_exchange = PeerExchangeBackend::new();
     let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
@@ -115,13 +97,15 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
                     Some(Ok(peer)) => {
                         handle_discovery_event(
                             "node",
-                            &endpoint,
                             &peer,
-                            interrogate,
-                            &mut node_seen,
-                            &mut unique_peers,
-                            &mut interrogated,
-                            &mut interrogations,
+                            DiscoveryEventContext {
+                                endpoint: &endpoint,
+                                interrogate,
+                                service_seen: &mut node_seen,
+                                unique_peers: &mut unique_peers,
+                                interrogated: &mut interrogated,
+                                interrogations: &mut interrogations,
+                            },
                         );
                     }
                     Some(Err(err)) => {
@@ -138,13 +122,15 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
                     Some(Ok(peer)) => {
                         handle_discovery_event(
                             "execute",
-                            &endpoint,
                             &peer,
-                            interrogate,
-                            &mut execute_seen,
-                            &mut unique_peers,
-                            &mut interrogated,
-                            &mut interrogations,
+                            DiscoveryEventContext {
+                                endpoint: &endpoint,
+                                interrogate,
+                                service_seen: &mut execute_seen,
+                                unique_peers: &mut unique_peers,
+                                interrogated: &mut interrogated,
+                                interrogations: &mut interrogations,
+                            },
                         );
                     }
                     Some(Err(err)) => {
@@ -227,22 +213,13 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
     Ok(())
 }
 
-fn handle_discovery_event(
-    service: &str,
-    endpoint: &Endpoint,
-    peer: &Peer,
-    interrogate: bool,
-    service_seen: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
-    unique_peers: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
-    interrogated: &mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
-    interrogations: &mut JoinSet<(EndpointId, anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome>)>,
-) {
+fn handle_discovery_event(service: &str, peer: &Peer, context: DiscoveryEventContext<'_>) {
     let peer_id = peer.id();
-    if !service_seen.insert(peer_id) {
+    if !context.service_seen.insert(peer_id) {
         return;
     }
 
-    unique_peers.insert(peer_id);
+    context.unique_peers.insert(peer_id);
     println!(
         "event=discovered service={} peer={} source={} trust={} remote_trust={} source_trust={}",
         service,
@@ -253,10 +230,10 @@ fn handle_discovery_event(
         peer.source_trust()
     );
 
-    if interrogate && interrogated.insert(peer_id) {
+    if context.interrogate && context.interrogated.insert(peer_id) {
         println!("event=interrogate-start peer={}", peer_id);
-        let endpoint = endpoint.clone();
-        interrogations.spawn(async move {
+        let endpoint = context.endpoint.clone();
+        context.interrogations.spawn(async move {
             let result = interrogate_peer(endpoint, peer_id).await;
             (peer_id, result)
         });
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 8e7cbce..9463125 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -11,15 +11,21 @@ pub async fn run(
     port: Option<u16>,
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+    queue_size: usize,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let node = node::spawn_node(port, download_policy.clone(), execute_policy.clone())
-        .await
-        .context("failed to start node server")?;
+    let node = node::spawn_node(
+        port,
+        download_policy.clone(),
+        execute_policy.clone(),
+        queue_size,
+    )
+    .await
+    .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
     eprintln!("Node Address: {}", node.node_id());
     println!(
-        "Policies: download={} execute={}",
-        download_policy, execute_policy
+        "Policies: download={} execute={} queue_size={}",
+        download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size
     );
     if matches!(download_policy, DownloadPolicy::Skip)
         && matches!(execute_policy, ExecutePolicy::Skip)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index b41aaf6..932e881 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{PeerTracker, RequestKind, MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::shared_pkarr_client;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::attach_discovery_lookups;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
@@ -10,9 +10,8 @@ use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
+use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::PathId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
@@ -117,20 +116,19 @@ fn peer_observation<T>(request: &Request<T>) -> Option<(EndpointId, Option<std::
 }
 
 pub(super) struct NodeHandle {
-    endpoint: Endpoint,
+    node_id: EndpointId,
     guard: tonic_iroh_transport::TransportGuard,
 }
 
 impl NodeHandle {
     pub(super) fn node_id(&self) -> EndpointId {
-        self.endpoint.id()
+        self.node_id
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn shutdown(self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-        self.guard
-            .shutdown()
-            .await
-            .context("failed to shut down transport")?;
+        let Self { guard, .. } = self;
+        guard.endpoint().close().await;
+        drop(guard);
         Ok(())
     }
 }
@@ -139,25 +137,13 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     port: Option<u16>,
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+    queue_size: usize,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
-    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client().context("failed to initialize shared pkarr client")?;
-    let shared_dht = Arc::new(
-        shared_pkarr
-            .dht()
-            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle"))?,
-    );
-
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
         // Explicit port: fail if it can't bind.
         Endpoint::builder()
             .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port))?
             .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port, 0, 0))?
-            .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
-            .address_lookup(
-                DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-                    .client(shared_pkarr.clone())
-                    .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
-            )
             .bind()
             .await
             .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind on port {port}"))?
@@ -170,27 +156,18 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
                 .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p))
                 .and_then(|b| b.bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p, 0, 0)))
             {
-                Ok(builder) => {
-                    let builder = builder
-                        .address_lookup(MdnsAddressLookup::builder().service_name("hellas"))
-                        .address_lookup(
-                            DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-                                .client(shared_pkarr.clone())
-                                .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(),
-                        );
-                    match builder.bind().await {
-                        Ok(ep) => {
-                            if offset > 0 {
-                                info!("port {DEFAULT_PORT} in use, bound to port {p}");
-                            }
-                            endpoint = Some(ep);
-                            break;
-                        }
-                        Err(e) => {
-                            debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+                Ok(builder) => match builder.bind().await {
+                    Ok(ep) => {
+                        if offset > 0 {
+                            info!("port {DEFAULT_PORT} in use, bound to port {p}");
                         }
+                        endpoint = Some(ep);
+                        break;
                     }
-                }
+                    Err(e) => {
+                        debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+                    }
+                },
                 Err(e) => {
                     debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
                 }
@@ -203,6 +180,9 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
             )
         })?
     };
+    let shared_dht = attach_discovery_lookups(&endpoint, true, true)
+        .context("failed to attach node discovery lookups")?
+        .dht;
 
     let node_service = NodeService {
         start_time: Instant::now(),
@@ -214,8 +194,11 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         peer_tracker: node_service.peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
-    let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy);
+    let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
+        .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
     let execute_service =
@@ -234,5 +217,8 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .await
         .context("failed to start transport")?;
 
-    Ok(NodeHandle { endpoint, guard })
+    Ok(NodeHandle {
+        node_id: endpoint.id(),
+        guard,
+    })
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7f55769
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,512 @@
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
+use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::{bind_resolver_endpoint, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder};
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use tokio::time::Duration;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+
+const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+const OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS: usize = 96;
+const OUTPUT_PREVIEW_TOKENS: usize = 24;
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub enum ExecutionRoute {
+    Local,
+    RemoteDirect(EndpointId),
+    RemoteDiscovery {
+        retries: usize,
+        backup_quotes: usize,
+    },
+}
+
+impl ExecutionRoute {
+    pub fn remote(
+        node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        retries: usize,
+        backup_quotes: usize,
+    ) -> Self {
+        match node_id {
+            Some(node_id) => Self::RemoteDirect(node_id),
+            None => Self::RemoteDiscovery {
+                retries,
+                backup_quotes,
+            },
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
+    Run(ExecutionRoute),
+    Verify {
+        primary: ExecutionRoute,
+        shadow: ExecutionRoute,
+    },
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Default)]
+pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
+    local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
+}
+
+pub struct ExecutionInvocation {
+    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+pub struct ExecutionRequest {
+    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+    invocation: ExecutionInvocation,
+    strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
+}
+
+struct DiscoverySession {
+    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+    quotes: QuoteStream<Locator>,
+}
+
+struct PreparedExecution {
+    _endpoint_guard: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
+    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+    driver: Box<dyn ExecuteDriver>,
+}
+
+pub struct ExecutionOutput {
+    pub token_bytes: Vec<u8>,
+    pub text: String,
+    pub completion_tokens: u32,
+}
+
+impl ExecutionInvocation {
+    pub fn from_prepared_prompt(
+        assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+        prepared_prompt: PreparedPrompt,
+        max_seq: u32,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
+        let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?;
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            assets,
+            quote_req,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExecutionRuntime {
+    pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            local_executor: Some(local_executor),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn spawn_default_local(queue_capacity: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let local_executor =
+            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::Eager, ExecutePolicy::Eager, queue_capacity)
+                .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?;
+        Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
+    }
+
+    fn local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
+        self.local_executor
+            .clone()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("local execution requested but no local executor is configured"))
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExecutionRequest {
+    pub fn new(
+        runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+        invocation: ExecutionInvocation,
+        strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            runtime,
+            invocation,
+            strategy,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub async fn run<S>(&self, sink: &mut S) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        self.run_strategy(&self.strategy, sink).await
+    }
+
+    async fn run_strategy<S>(
+        &self,
+        strategy: &ExecutionStrategy,
+        sink: &mut S,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        match strategy {
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => self.run_route(route, sink).await,
+            ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
+                let primary_output = self.run_route(primary, sink).await?;
+                let shadow_output = self.run_route(shadow, &mut |_: &str| Ok(())).await?;
+                self.verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
+                Ok(primary_output)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn run_route<S>(
+        &self,
+        route: &ExecutionRoute,
+        sink: &mut S,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        match route {
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
+                retries,
+                backup_quotes,
+            } => {
+                self.execute_discovered(*retries, *backup_quotes, sink)
+                    .await
+            }
+            route => {
+                let mut prepared = self.prepare_execution(route).await?;
+                self.execute_prepared(&mut prepared, sink).await
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_execution(&self, route: &ExecutionRoute) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        match route {
+            ExecutionRoute::Local => self.prepare_local_execution().await,
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => self.prepare_direct_execution(*node_id).await,
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { .. } => self.prepare_discovery_execution().await,
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_local_execution(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        let mut executor = self.runtime.local_executor()?;
+        let quote = executor
+            .get_quote(self.invocation.quote_req.clone())
+            .await
+            .context("local quote failed")?;
+        Ok(PreparedExecution::from_local(executor, quote))
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_direct_execution(
+        &self,
+        node_id: EndpointId,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        let endpoint = Arc::new(bind_resolver_endpoint().await?.endpoint);
+        let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
+        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
+        let quote = driver
+            .get_quote(self.invocation.quote_req.clone())
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("node {node_id} declined quote"))?;
+
+        Ok(PreparedExecution::from_remote(endpoint, driver, quote))
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_discovery_execution(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        let mut discovery = self.start_discovery_session().await?;
+        self.next_accepted_execution(&mut discovery).await
+    }
+
+    async fn start_discovery_session(&self) -> anyhow::Result<DiscoverySession> {
+        let bound = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?;
+        let endpoint = Arc::new(bound.endpoint);
+        let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
+        let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
+
+        let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+        registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
+        registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
+
+        let locator = registry
+            .find::<ExecuteService>()
+            .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
+            .start();
+
+        Ok(DiscoverySession {
+            endpoint,
+            quotes: QuoteStreamBuilder::new(self.invocation.quote_req.clone()).start(locator),
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn next_accepted_execution(
+        &self,
+        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        let mut last_decline = None;
+        let mut last_connect_error = None;
+
+        while let Some(result) = discovery.quotes.next().await {
+            match result {
+                Ok((client, quote)) => {
+                    return Ok(PreparedExecution::from_remote(
+                        discovery.endpoint.clone(),
+                        client,
+                        quote,
+                    ));
+                }
+                Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
+                    info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
+                    last_decline = Some(status);
+                }
+                Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => {
+                    debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
+                    last_connect_error = Some(err);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(status) = last_decline {
+            anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
+        }
+        if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
+            return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
+        }
+
+        anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_discovered<S>(
+        &self,
+        retries: usize,
+        backup_quotes: usize,
+        sink: &mut S,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        let mut discovery = self.start_discovery_session().await?;
+        let mut buffered = VecDeque::new();
+        let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
+
+        info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
+
+        for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+            let prepared = self
+                .next_prepared_execution(&mut discovery, &mut buffered)
+                .await?;
+
+            match self
+                .execute_with_prefetch(prepared, &mut discovery, &mut buffered, backup_quotes, sink)
+                .await
+            {
+                Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
+                Err(err) => {
+                    if attempt == max_attempts {
+                        return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
+                    }
+                    warn!(attempt, "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
+    }
+
+    async fn next_prepared_execution(
+        &self,
+        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
+        buffered: &mut VecDeque<PreparedExecution>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        if let Some(prepared) = buffered.pop_front() {
+            return Ok(prepared);
+        }
+
+        self.next_accepted_execution(discovery).await
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_with_prefetch<S>(
+        &self,
+        prepared: PreparedExecution,
+        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
+        buffered: &mut VecDeque<PreparedExecution>,
+        backup_quotes: usize,
+        sink: &mut S,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move {
+            let mut prepared = prepared;
+            self.execute_prepared(&mut prepared, sink).await
+        });
+        let mut discovery_done = false;
+
+        loop {
+            tokio::select! {
+                result = &mut execute_fut => return result,
+                result = self.next_accepted_execution(discovery), if !discovery_done && buffered.len() < backup_quotes => {
+                    match result {
+                        Ok(prepared) => buffered.push_back(prepared),
+                        Err(err) => {
+                            debug!("no more backup providers available: {err:#}");
+                            discovery_done = true;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_prepared<S>(
+        &self,
+        prepared: &mut PreparedExecution,
+        sink: &mut S,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
+    {
+        let mut stream = prepared.start_progress_stream().await?;
+        let mut decoder = self
+            .invocation
+            .assets
+            .create_detokenizer(&self.invocation.stop_token_ids);
+        let mut token_bytes = Vec::new();
+        let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
+
+        while let Some(progress) = stream.next().await {
+            let progress = progress.context("execution stream failed")?;
+            let status =
+                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
+            completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress.progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
+
+            if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
+                token_bytes.extend_from_slice(&progress.chunk);
+
+                let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
+                    .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
+                let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
+                    .into_iter()
+                    .map(|token| {
+                        i32::try_from(token)
+                            .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
+                    })
+                    .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+                let delta = decoder
+                    .push_tokens(&token_ids)
+                    .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
+                if !delta.is_empty() {
+                    sink(&delta)?;
+                }
+            }
+
+            if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+                anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
+            }
+            if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(ExecutionOutput {
+            token_bytes,
+            text: decoder.finish(),
+            completion_tokens,
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn verify_matching_output(
+        &self,
+        primary: &ExecutionOutput,
+        shadow: &ExecutionOutput,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+        if primary.token_bytes == shadow.token_bytes {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        let primary_tokens = decode_token_ids(&primary.token_bytes)
+            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode primary output tokens: {err}"))?;
+        let shadow_tokens = decode_token_ids(&shadow.token_bytes)
+            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode shadow output tokens: {err}"))?;
+
+        let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
+            .iter()
+            .zip(&shadow_tokens)
+            .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
+
+        let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+        let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+        let primary_preview = self.decode_preview(&primary_tokens);
+        let shadow_preview = self.decode_preview(&shadow_tokens);
+
+        anyhow::bail!(
+            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}; primary_preview={:?}; shadow_preview={:?}",
+            mismatch_index,
+            primary_token,
+            shadow_token,
+            primary_tokens.len(),
+            shadow_tokens.len(),
+            primary_preview,
+            shadow_preview,
+        );
+    }
+
+    fn decode_preview(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> String {
+        let end = token_ids.len().min(OUTPUT_PREVIEW_TOKENS);
+        let mut preview = self
+            .invocation
+            .assets
+            .decode_tokens(&token_ids[..end])
+            .unwrap_or_else(|_| format!("{:?}", &token_ids[..end]));
+        if preview.chars().count() > OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS {
+            preview = preview.chars().take(OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS).collect();
+            preview.push_str("...");
+        } else if end < token_ids.len() {
+            preview.push_str("...");
+        }
+        preview
+    }
+}
+
+impl PreparedExecution {
+    fn from_remote(
+        endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+        driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
+        quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            _endpoint_guard: Some(endpoint),
+            quote,
+            driver: Box::new(driver),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn from_local(driver: impl ExecuteDriver + 'static, quote: GetQuoteResponse) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            _endpoint_guard: None,
+            quote,
+            driver: Box::new(driver),
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn start_progress_stream(
+        &mut self,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::driver::ExecuteProgressStream> {
+        self.driver
+            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
+                quote_id: self.quote.quote_id.clone(),
+                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+            })
+            .await
+            .context("failed to start execution stream")
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 4b17e94..43d9c72 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use opentelemetry_otlp::{WithExportConfig, WithHttpConfig};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
+mod execution;
 
 #[derive(Parser)]
 #[command(name = "hellas")]
@@ -35,6 +36,12 @@ enum Commands {
         /// or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)' (execute only matching)
         #[arg(long = "execute-policy", default_value = "skip")]
         execute_policy: hellas_executor::ExecutePolicy,
+        /// Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker
+        #[arg(
+            long = "queue-size",
+            default_value_t = hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
+        )]
+        queue_size: usize,
     },
     /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
     Gateway {
@@ -47,6 +54,15 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Direct target node id (omit to use discovery)
         #[arg(long)]
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
+        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with = "node_id")]
+        local: bool,
+        /// Maximum number of queued local executions when `--local` is set
+        #[arg(
+            long = "queue-size",
+            default_value_t = hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
+        )]
+        queue_size: usize,
         /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery mode)
         #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
         retries: usize,
@@ -62,9 +78,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Node ID to check
         node_id: EndpointId,
     },
-    /// Execute a job on a remote node
+    /// Execute a job remotely or locally
     Execute {
-        /// Node ID to execute on (omit to auto-discover)
+        /// Node ID to execute on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
         /// HuggingFace model id used to fetch weights, optionally with @revision
         #[arg(
@@ -85,6 +101,16 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Number of accepted backup quotes to pre-fetch
         #[arg(long = "backup-quotes", default_value_t = 2)]
         backup_quotes: usize,
+        /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
+        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["verify_local", "node_id"])]
+        local: bool,
+        /// Run remotely and locally, then verify that both outputs match
+        #[arg(
+            long = "verify-local",
+            default_value_t = false,
+            conflicts_with = "local"
+        )]
+        verify_local: bool,
     },
     /// Discover peers and log network events
     Monitor {
@@ -212,23 +238,28 @@ async fn main() {
             port,
             download_policy,
             execute_policy,
-        } => commands::serve::run(port, download_policy, execute_policy).await,
+            queue_size,
+        } => commands::serve::run(port, download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size).await,
         Commands::Gateway {
             host,
             port,
             node_id,
+            local,
+            queue_size,
             retries,
             default_max_tokens,
             force_model,
         } => {
-            commands::gateway::run(
+            commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
                 host,
                 port,
                 node_id,
+                local,
+                queue_size,
                 retries,
                 default_max_tokens,
                 force_model,
-            )
+            })
             .await
         }
         Commands::Health { node_id } => commands::health::run(node_id).await,
@@ -239,7 +270,21 @@ async fn main() {
             max_seq,
             retries,
             backup_quotes,
-        } => commands::execute::run(node_id, model, prompt, max_seq, retries, backup_quotes).await,
+            local,
+            verify_local,
+        } => {
+            commands::execute::run(commands::execute::ExecuteOptions {
+                node_id,
+                model,
+                prompt,
+                max_seq,
+                retries,
+                backup_quotes,
+                local,
+                verify_local,
+            })
+            .await
+        }
         Commands::Monitor {
             timeout_secs,
             no_interrogate,
@@ -257,3 +302,79 @@ async fn main() {
         std::process::exit(1);
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_accepts_local_mode() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "execute", "--local", "-p", "hello"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Execute {
+                node_id,
+                local,
+                verify_local,
+                ..
+            } => {
+                assert!(node_id.is_none());
+                assert!(local);
+                assert!(!verify_local);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected execute command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "execute",
+            "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
+            "--local",
+            "-p",
+            "hello",
+        ]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_rejects_conflicting_local_modes() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "execute",
+            "--local",
+            "--verify-local",
+            "-p",
+            "hello",
+        ]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_accepts_local_mode() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--local"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Gateway { node_id, local, .. } => {
+                assert!(node_id.is_none());
+                assert!(local);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected gateway command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "gateway",
+            "--local",
+            "--node-id",
+            "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
+        ]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 1dd40bf..fb7df29 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server"] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
@@ -25,3 +25,5 @@ catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.4"
 blake3 = "1"
+tokenizers = "0.21"
+uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
index f9d13d4..3031534 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -1,27 +1,53 @@
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::candle::CandleBackend;
+use std::any::Any;
+use std::panic::{catch_unwind, AssertUnwindSafe};
 use std::sync::OnceLock;
+use thiserror::Error;
 use tracing::info;
 
 pub type ExecBackend = CandleBackend;
 
-static EXEC_BACKEND: OnceLock<ExecBackend> = OnceLock::new();
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Error)]
+#[error("{message}")]
+pub struct BackendInitError {
+    message: String,
+}
 
-fn init_backend() -> ExecBackend {
-    #[cfg(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"))]
-    {
-        let backend = CandleBackend::new_accel(true);
-        info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
-        return backend;
-    }
+static EXEC_BACKEND: OnceLock<Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError>> = OnceLock::new();
 
-    #[cfg(not(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal")))]
-    {
-        let backend = CandleBackend::new();
-        info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
-        backend
-    }
+fn init_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
+    let backend = catch_unwind(AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
+        #[cfg(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"))]
+        {
+            CandleBackend::new_accel(true)
+        }
+
+        #[cfg(not(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal")))]
+        {
+            CandleBackend::new()
+        }
+    }))
+    .map_err(|panic| BackendInitError {
+        message: format!(
+            "failed to initialize executor backend: {}",
+            panic_message(panic)
+        ),
+    })?;
+
+    info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
+    Ok(backend)
 }
 
-pub fn create_backend() -> ExecBackend {
+pub fn create_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
     EXEC_BACKEND.get_or_init(init_backend).clone()
 }
+
+fn panic_message(panic: Box<dyn Any + Send>) -> String {
+    if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<&'static str>() {
+        (*message).to_string()
+    } else if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<String>() {
+        message.clone()
+    } else {
+        "unknown panic".to_string()
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
index 972c752..1ed21b7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,16 @@ use catgrad::prelude::*;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
 use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids};
 
+pub struct ExecutionRunSpec<'a> {
+    pub model_config_json: &'a [u8],
+    pub encoded_input: &'a [u8],
+    pub typed_term: &'a catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm,
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    pub stop_token_ids: &'a [i32],
+    pub stream_batch_size: u32,
+}
+
 fn initialize_state_tensors(
     interpreter: &Interpreter<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
     state_types: &[(Dtype, Shape)],
@@ -15,11 +25,13 @@ fn initialize_state_tensors(
         .iter()
         .map(|(dtype, shape)| match dtype {
             Dtype::F32 => {
-                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), Vec::<f32>::new())
+                let data = vec![0.0f32; shape.0.iter().product()];
+                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), data)
                     .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
             }
             Dtype::U32 => {
-                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), Vec::<u32>::new())
+                let data = vec![0u32; shape.0.iter().product()];
+                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), data)
                     .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
             }
         })
@@ -47,29 +59,24 @@ fn extract_generated_token(
 /// Execute the provided TypedTerm and stream generated token batches.
 pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     bundle: &ModelBundle,
-    model_config_json: &[u8],
-    encoded_input: &[u8],
-    typed_term: &catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-    stop_token_ids: &[u32],
-    stream_batch_size: u32,
+    spec: ExecutionRunSpec<'_>,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(encoded_input)
+    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(spec.encoded_input)
         .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
-    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(spec.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
         return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-            "prompt token count mismatch: plan says {prompt_tokens}, input decodes to {}",
+            "prompt token count mismatch: plan says {}, input decodes to {}",
+            spec.prompt_tokens,
             input_ids.len()
         )));
     }
 
-    let backend = create_backend();
-    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + max_new_tokens as usize;
+    let backend = create_backend()?;
+    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + spec.max_new_tokens as usize;
     let model_config: serde_json::Value =
-        serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
+        serde_json::from_slice(spec.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model config JSON: {err}"))
         })?;
     let model = get_model(&model_config, max_sequence_length)?;
@@ -82,10 +89,10 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     let mut state_tensors = initialize_state_tensors(&interpreter, &model.empty_state_type())?;
     let mut token_ids = input_ids;
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(spec.stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
 
-    for _ in 0..max_new_tokens {
+    for _ in 0..spec.max_new_tokens {
         let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
             &interpreter.backend,
             Shape(vec![1, token_ids.len()]),
@@ -96,7 +103,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
         let mut sources = vec![input_tensor];
         sources.append(&mut state_tensors);
 
-        let mut results = interpreter.run(typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
+        let mut results = interpreter.run(spec.typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
         if results.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
         }
@@ -104,7 +111,10 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
         state_tensors = results;
 
         let next_token = extract_generated_token(&interpreter.backend, output)?;
-        if stop_token_ids.contains(&next_token) {
+        if i32::try_from(next_token)
+            .ok()
+            .is_some_and(|token| spec.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
+        {
             break;
         }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
index a7a1211..2aa68e8 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse};
 
-use crate::execute_worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorkerError};
+use crate::execute_worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorkerError};
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use crate::weights::WeightsError;
 use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError};
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ impl Executor {
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
-        let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.plan.clone();
+        let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.clone();
         let key = plan.weights_key.clone();
         let bundle = self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
             WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.to_string()),
@@ -20,38 +20,118 @@ impl Executor {
             other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
         })?;
 
-        let reservation = self.execute_worker.reserve().map_err(|e| match e {
-            ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
-            ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
-        })?;
-
         let execution_id = self.state.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
-        self.state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)?;
+        let job = ExecuteJob {
+            execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+            plan,
+            bundle,
+            stream_batch_size,
+        };
+
+        let queued = match self.accept_execution(job) {
+            Ok(queued) => queued,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = self.state.remove_execution(&execution_id);
+                return Err(err);
+            }
+        };
 
         info!(
             %execution_id,
             %quote_id,
-            input_len = plan.input.len(),
-            stream_batch_size,
-            "starting execution"
+            queued,
+            queue_len = self.pending_executions.len(),
+            "accepted execution"
         );
 
-        reservation
-            .enqueue(ExecuteJob {
-                execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-                plan,
-                bundle,
-                stream_batch_size,
-            })
-            .map_err(|e| match e {
-                ExecuteWorkerError::Busy => ExecutorError::Busy,
-                ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped => ExecutorError::ChannelClosed,
-            })?;
-
         Ok(ExecuteResponse {
             execution_id,
             quote_id,
         })
     }
+
+    fn accept_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<bool, ExecutorError> {
+        match self.try_start_execution(job) {
+            Ok(()) => Ok(false),
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
+                if self.pending_executions.len() >= self.queue_capacity {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::QueueFull {
+                        capacity: self.queue_capacity,
+                    });
+                }
+
+                self.pending_executions.push_back(*job);
+                Ok(true)
+            }
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Other(err)) => Err(err),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn try_start_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), StartExecutionError> {
+        let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
+        match self.execute_worker.try_enqueue(job) {
+            Ok(()) => {
+                self.state
+                    .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)
+                    .map_err(ExecutorError::from)?;
+                self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running);
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(EnqueueError {
+                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Busy,
+                job,
+            }) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
+            Err(EnqueueError {
+                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped,
+                job: _job,
+            }) => {
+                self.handle_complete(execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+                Err(StartExecutionError::Closed)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn dispatch_next_execution(&mut self) {
+        while let Some(job) = self.pending_executions.pop_front() {
+            match self.try_start_execution(job) {
+                Ok(()) => return,
+                Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
+                    // Another execution started before the completion event was processed.
+                    // Re-queue the job at the front and stop trying for now.
+                    self.pending_executions.push_front(*job);
+                    return;
+                }
+                Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => {
+                    warn!("failed to start queued execution: executor channel closed");
+                }
+                Err(StartExecutionError::Other(err)) => {
+                    warn!("failed to start queued execution: {err:#}");
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn cancel_pending_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) {
+        let original_len = self.pending_executions.len();
+        self.pending_executions
+            .retain(|job| job.execution_id != execution_id);
+
+        if self.pending_executions.len() != original_len {
+            info!(%execution_id, "cancelled queued execution without active watchers");
+            self.handle_complete(execution_id.to_string(), None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+enum StartExecutionError {
+    Busy(Box<ExecuteJob>),
+    Closed,
+    Other(ExecutorError),
+}
+
+impl From<ExecutorError> for StartExecutionError {
+    fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
+        StartExecutionError::Other(err)
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index d401b2a..07c70af 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
+use crate::backend::BackendInitError;
 use crate::state::StateError;
 use catgrad::abstract_interpreter::types::InterpreterError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::BackendError;
@@ -9,10 +11,14 @@ use tonic::Status;
 pub enum ExecutorError {
     #[error("executor channel closed")]
     ChannelClosed,
-    #[error("executor is busy")]
-    Busy,
+    #[error("execution queue is full (capacity {capacity})")]
+    QueueFull { capacity: usize },
     #[error("invalid quote request: {0}")]
     InvalidQuoteRequest(String),
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    BackendInit(#[from] BackendInitError),
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    ModelAssets(#[from] ModelAssetsError),
     #[error("invalid catgrad graph: {0}")]
     InvalidGraph(#[from] serde_json::Error),
     #[error("LLM error: {0}")]
@@ -41,8 +47,21 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
     fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
         match &err {
             ExecutorError::ChannelClosed => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::Busy => Status::resource_exhausted(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => Status::resource_exhausted(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::BackendInit(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
+            ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
+                ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId
+                | ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision
+                | ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { .. }
+                | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
+                | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
+                | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. }
+                | ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { .. } => {
+                    Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string())
+                }
+                _ => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
+            },
             ExecutorError::InvalidGraph(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Llm(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
             ExecutorError::Interpreter(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
@@ -59,6 +78,9 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             ExecutorError::State(StateError::ExecutionNotFound(_)) => {
                 Status::not_found(err.to_string())
             }
+            ExecutorError::State(StateError::ResultNotAvailable(_)) => {
+                Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string())
+            }
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
index 9858c2c..945d9b7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use crate::catgrad_support;
+use crate::catgrad_support::ExecutionRunSpec;
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
 use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
 use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
@@ -13,45 +14,15 @@ pub struct ExecuteWorker {
     busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
 }
 
-pub struct ExecuteReservation {
-    tx: mpsc::Sender<ExecuteJob>,
-    busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
-    committed: bool,
-}
-
-struct BusyGuard {
-    busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
-}
-
-impl Drop for BusyGuard {
-    fn drop(&mut self) {
-        self.busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
-    }
-}
-
 #[derive(Debug)]
 pub enum ExecuteWorkerError {
     Busy,
     Stopped,
 }
 
-impl Drop for ExecuteReservation {
-    fn drop(&mut self) {
-        if !self.committed {
-            self.busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl ExecuteReservation {
-    pub fn enqueue(mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), ExecuteWorkerError> {
-        if self.tx.send(job).is_err() {
-            self.busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
-            return Err(ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped);
-        }
-        self.committed = true;
-        Ok(())
-    }
+pub struct EnqueueError {
+    pub error: ExecuteWorkerError,
+    pub job: Box<ExecuteJob>,
 }
 
 pub struct ExecuteJob {
@@ -75,17 +46,32 @@ impl ExecuteWorker {
         Self { tx, busy }
     }
 
-    pub fn reserve(&self) -> Result<ExecuteReservation, ExecuteWorkerError> {
+    pub fn try_enqueue(&self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), EnqueueError> {
         match self
             .busy
             .compare_exchange(false, true, Ordering::AcqRel, Ordering::Acquire)
         {
-            Ok(false) => Ok(ExecuteReservation {
-                tx: self.tx.clone(),
-                busy: self.busy.clone(),
-                committed: false,
+            Ok(false) => self.tx.send(job).map_err(|err| {
+                self.busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
+                EnqueueError {
+                    error: ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped,
+                    job: Box::new(err.0),
+                }
+            }),
+            _ => Err(EnqueueError {
+                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Busy,
+                job: Box::new(job),
             }),
-            _ => Err(ExecuteWorkerError::Busy),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub fn stopped() -> Self {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::channel::<ExecuteJob>();
+        drop(rx);
+        Self {
+            tx,
+            busy: Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false)),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -96,13 +82,13 @@ fn worker_loop(
     busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
 ) {
     while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
-        let _busy_guard = BusyGuard { busy: busy.clone() };
         let exec_id = job.execution_id.clone();
 
         // Candle backend types are not `UnwindSafe`; treat panic as job failure and continue.
         let outcome = std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
             run_job(job, executor_tx.clone())
         }));
+        busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
         match outcome {
             Ok(Ok(())) => {}
             Ok(Err(err)) => {
@@ -159,13 +145,15 @@ fn execute_plan_sync(
 
     catgrad_support::run_graph_streaming(
         bundle,
-        &plan.model_config_json,
-        &plan.input,
-        &term,
-        plan.prompt_tokens,
-        plan.max_new_tokens,
-        &plan.stop_token_ids,
-        stream_batch_size,
+        ExecutionRunSpec {
+            model_config_json: &plan.model_config_json,
+            encoded_input: &plan.input,
+            typed_term: &term,
+            prompt_tokens: plan.prompt_tokens,
+            max_new_tokens: plan.max_new_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids: &plan.stop_token_ids,
+            stream_batch_size,
+        },
         |progress, chunk| {
             let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
                 execution_id: execution_id.to_string(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index cbc27b3..b715f65 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ pub mod catgrad_support;
 mod dispatch;
 mod error;
 mod execute_worker;
+pub mod model;
 pub mod policy;
 mod progress;
 mod quote;
@@ -14,9 +15,11 @@ mod weights;
 
 pub use error::ExecutorError;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
+pub use model::ModelAssets;
 pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 
 use execute_worker::ExecuteWorker;
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteProgressStream};
 use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
 use weights::WeightsManager;
 
@@ -25,14 +28,17 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
-use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::pin::Pin;
+use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
-use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
+use tokio_stream::{Stream, StreamExt};
 use tonic::Status as TonicStatus;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
+pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
 
 enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
@@ -41,9 +47,7 @@ enum ExecutorMessage {
     },
     Subscribe {
         execution_id: String,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<
-            Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError>,
-        >,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError>>,
     },
     Execute {
         request: ExecuteRequest,
@@ -67,12 +71,73 @@ enum ExecutorMessage {
         result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
     },
+    WatcherClosed {
+        execution_id: String,
+        watcher_id: u64,
+    },
+}
+
+struct Watcher {
+    id: u64,
+    tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecuteProgress>,
+}
+
+struct WatcherRegistration {
+    execution_id: String,
+    watcher_id: u64,
+    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+}
+
+pub struct LocalExecuteStream {
+    rx: UnboundedReceiverStream<ExecuteProgress>,
+    watcher: Option<WatcherRegistration>,
+}
+
+impl LocalExecuteStream {
+    fn new(
+        rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>,
+        watcher: Option<WatcherRegistration>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            rx: UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx),
+            watcher,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Stream for LocalExecuteStream {
+    type Item = Result<ExecuteProgress, Status>;
+
+    fn poll_next(mut self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
+        Pin::new(&mut self.rx)
+            .poll_next(cx)
+            .map(|next| next.map(Ok))
+    }
+}
+
+impl Drop for LocalExecuteStream {
+    fn drop(&mut self) {
+        let Some(watcher) = self.watcher.take() else {
+            return;
+        };
+        let Some(notify_tx) = watcher.notify_tx.upgrade() else {
+            return;
+        };
+        let _ = notify_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
+            execution_id: watcher.execution_id,
+            watcher_id: watcher.watcher_id,
+        });
+    }
 }
 
 pub struct Executor {
+    watcher_notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
     rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
     state: ExecutorState,
-    watchers: HashMap<String, Vec<mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecuteProgress>>>,
+    watchers: HashMap<String, Vec<Watcher>>,
+    pending_executions: VecDeque<execute_worker::ExecuteJob>,
+    next_watcher_id: u64,
+    queue_capacity: usize,
     weights: WeightsManager,
     execute_worker: ExecuteWorker,
     execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
@@ -82,21 +147,26 @@ impl Executor {
     pub fn spawn(
         download_policy: policy::DownloadPolicy,
         execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
-    ) -> ExecutorHandle {
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let _ = crate::backend::create_backend();
+        crate::backend::create_backend()?;
         let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(download_policy);
         let execute_worker = ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone());
         let executor = Self {
+            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
             rx,
             state: ExecutorState::new(),
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity,
             weights,
             execute_worker,
             execute_policy,
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());
-        ExecutorHandle { tx }
+        Ok(ExecutorHandle { tx })
     }
 
     async fn run(mut self) {
@@ -136,6 +206,13 @@ impl Executor {
                     status,
                 } => {
                     self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, status);
+                    self.dispatch_next_execution();
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
+                    execution_id,
+                    watcher_id,
+                } => {
+                    self.handle_watcher_closed(execution_id, watcher_id);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -187,17 +264,23 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
         reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
     }
 
-    async fn quote(&self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    pub async fn quote_local(
+        &self,
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
-    async fn execute(&self, request: ExecuteRequest) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    pub async fn execute_local(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
-    async fn status(
+    pub async fn status_local(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
@@ -205,7 +288,7 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    async fn result(
+    pub async fn result_local(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteResultRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
@@ -213,10 +296,10 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    async fn subscribe(
+    pub async fn subscribe_local(
         &self,
         execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
             execution_id,
             reply,
@@ -231,21 +314,25 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         &self,
         request: Request<GetQuoteRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<GetQuoteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?))
+        Ok(Response::new(self.quote_local(request.into_inner()).await?))
     }
 
     async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.execute(request.into_inner()).await?))
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.execute_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
     }
 
     async fn execute_status(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteStatusResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.status(request.into_inner()).await?))
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.status_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
     }
 
     type ExecuteStreamStream =
@@ -256,10 +343,8 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStreamStream>, Status> {
         let exec_id = request.into_inner().execution_id;
-        let (initial, rx) = self.subscribe(exec_id).await?;
+        let (initial, updates) = self.subscribe_local(exec_id).await?;
         let initial_stream = tokio_stream::once(Ok::<_, TonicStatus>(initial));
-        let updates =
-            tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx).map(Ok::<_, TonicStatus>);
         let stream = initial_stream.chain(updates);
         Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(stream) as Self::ExecuteStreamStream))
     }
@@ -268,7 +353,26 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteResultRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResultResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.result(request.into_inner()).await?))
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.result_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
+        self.quote_local(request).await.map_err(Into::into)
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_streaming(
+        &mut self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status> {
+        let execution = self.execute_local(request).await?;
+        let (initial, updates) = self.subscribe_local(execution.execution_id).await?;
+        let initial_stream = tokio_stream::once(Ok::<_, Status>(initial));
+        Ok(Box::pin(initial_stream.chain(updates)))
     }
 }
 
@@ -276,17 +380,18 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-    use crate::weights::{ModelId, ModelRevision, WeightsLocator};
+    use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
     use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
     use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus;
+    use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 
     fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
         ExecutionPlan {
             graph: Vec::new(),
             model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
             weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-                model_id: ModelId("test-model".to_string()),
-                revision: ModelRevision("deadbeef".to_string()),
+                model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
+                revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
             },
             input: Vec::new(),
             prompt_tokens: 0,
@@ -297,10 +402,15 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
+        let handle = Executor::spawn(
+            DownloadPolicy::default(),
+            ExecutePolicy::default(),
+            DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        )
+        .expect("executor should start");
 
         let err = handle
-            .quote(GetQuoteRequest {
+            .quote_local(GetQuoteRequest {
                 graph: b"test-graph".to_vec(),
                 model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
                 ..Default::default()
@@ -312,10 +422,15 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default(), ExecutePolicy::default());
+        let handle = Executor::spawn(
+            DownloadPolicy::default(),
+            ExecutePolicy::default(),
+            DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        )
+        .expect("executor should start");
 
         let result = handle
-            .execute(ExecuteRequest {
+            .execute_local(ExecuteRequest {
                 quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
                 stream_batch_size: None,
             })
@@ -323,16 +438,52 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
 
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn result_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
+        let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let mut executor = Executor {
+            watcher_notify_tx: mpsc::unbounded_channel::<ExecutorMessage>().0.downgrade(),
+            rx,
+            state: ExecutorState::new(),
+            watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
+            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        };
+
+        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+        let execution_id = executor
+            .state
+            .create_execution(quote_id)
+            .expect("execution should be created");
+
+        let err = executor
+            .handle_result(ExecuteResultRequest {
+                execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+            })
+            .expect_err("result should not be available yet");
+        assert!(matches!(
+            err,
+            ExecutorError::State(state::StateError::ResultNotAvailable(id)) if id == execution_id
+        ));
+    }
+
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let tx2 = tx.clone();
         let mut executor = Executor {
+            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
             rx,
             state: ExecutorState::new(),
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
             weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
             execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         };
 
@@ -355,23 +506,30 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(initial.chunk.is_empty());
 
         executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
-        let completed = updates.recv().await.expect("should receive completion");
+        let completed = updates
+            .next()
+            .await
+            .expect("should receive completion")
+            .expect("completion should be valid");
         assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
         assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
         assert!(completed.chunk.is_empty());
-        assert!(updates.recv().await.is_none());
+        assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
     }
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_result() {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let tx2 = tx.clone();
         let mut executor = Executor {
+            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
             rx,
             state: ExecutorState::new(),
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
             weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
             execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         };
 
@@ -397,19 +555,22 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
         assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
         assert_eq!(initial.chunk, chunk);
-        assert!(updates.recv().await.is_none());
+        assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
     }
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_result_and_future_updates() {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let tx2 = tx.clone();
         let mut executor = Executor {
+            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
             rx,
             state: ExecutorState::new(),
             watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
             weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx2),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
             execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         };
 
@@ -443,9 +604,57 @@ mod tests {
             2,
             second_chunk.clone(),
         );
-        let update = updates.recv().await.expect("should receive progress");
+        let update = updates
+            .next()
+            .await
+            .expect("should receive progress")
+            .expect("progress should be valid");
         assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
         assert_eq!(update.progress, 2);
         assert_eq!(update.chunk, second_chunk);
     }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn dropped_subscription_notifies_executor() {
+        let (notify_tx, mut notify_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let mut executor = Executor {
+            watcher_notify_tx: notify_tx.downgrade(),
+            rx,
+            state: ExecutorState::new(),
+            watchers: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            next_watcher_id: 0,
+            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
+            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        };
+
+        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+        let execution_id = executor
+            .state
+            .create_execution(quote_id)
+            .expect("execution should be created");
+        executor
+            .state
+            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Pending)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let (_initial, updates) = executor
+            .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
+            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
+        drop(updates);
+
+        match notify_rx.recv().await {
+            Some(ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
+                execution_id: closed_execution_id,
+                watcher_id,
+            }) => {
+                assert_eq!(closed_execution_id, execution_id);
+                assert_eq!(watcher_id, 0);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
+        }
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model.rs b/crates/executor/src/model.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d241168
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,405 @@
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use hf_hub::api::sync::{ApiBuilder, ApiError};
+use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
+use serde_json::Value;
+use thiserror::Error;
+use tokenizers::{Error as TokenizerError, Tokenizer};
+
+use crate::weights::DEFAULT_REF;
+
+type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error)]
+pub enum ModelAssetsError {
+    #[error("model id is empty")]
+    EmptyModelId,
+    #[error("model revision is empty")]
+    EmptyModelRevision,
+    #[error("failed to initialize Hugging Face API")]
+    BuildHfApi {
+        #[source]
+        source: ApiError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to fetch {file} for {model_id}@{revision}")]
+    FetchModelMetadata {
+        model_id: String,
+        revision: String,
+        file: &'static str,
+        #[source]
+        source: ApiError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to read model config {path:?}")]
+    ReadModelConfig {
+        path: PathBuf,
+        #[source]
+        source: std::io::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to parse model config JSON")]
+    ParseModelConfig {
+        #[source]
+        source: serde_json::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to construct model config")]
+    ConstructModelConfig {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to load tokenizer {path:?}")]
+    LoadTokenizer {
+        path: PathBuf,
+        #[source]
+        source: TokenizerError,
+    },
+    #[error("model does not expose a chat template")]
+    MissingChatTemplate,
+    #[error("failed to prepare plain prompt")]
+    PreparePlainPrompt {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to prepare chat messages")]
+    PrepareMessages {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("negative prompt token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
+    NegativePromptTokenId { token: i32 },
+    #[error("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
+    NegativeStopTokenId { token: i32 },
+    #[error("failed to build graph model")]
+    BuildGraphModel {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to construct typed graph term")]
+    MissingTypedGraphTerm,
+    #[error("failed to serialize graph")]
+    SerializeGraph {
+        #[source]
+        source: serde_json::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to decode tokens")]
+    DecodeTokens {
+        #[source]
+        source: TokenizerError,
+    },
+    #[error(
+        "prompt too long for current catgrad prefill on {architecture}: {prompt_tokens} tokens exceeds limit {limit}"
+    )]
+    PromptTooLong {
+        architecture: String,
+        prompt_tokens: usize,
+        limit: usize,
+    },
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+struct ModelSpec {
+    id: String,
+    revision: String,
+}
+
+impl ModelSpec {
+    fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+        let raw = raw.trim();
+        if raw.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
+        }
+
+        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
+            Some((id, revision)) => {
+                let id = id.trim();
+                let revision = revision.trim();
+                if id.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
+                }
+                if revision.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision);
+                }
+                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
+            }
+            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_REF.to_string()),
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self { id, revision })
+    }
+}
+
+pub struct ModelAssets {
+    model: ModelSpec,
+    config: Value,
+    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
+    chat_template: Option<String>,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+impl ModelAssets {
+    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+        let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
+        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
+        let model_config_json =
+            std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
+                path: config_path.clone(),
+                source,
+            })?;
+        let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
+
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
+        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
+
+        let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path).map_err(|source| {
+            ModelAssetsError::LoadTokenizer {
+                path: tokenizer_path,
+                source,
+            }
+        })?;
+
+        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
+            Ok(template) => Some(
+                template
+                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
+                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
+            ),
+            Err(_) => None,
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            model,
+            config,
+            model_config_json,
+            tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn build_quote_request(
+        &self,
+        prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
+        max_seq: u32,
+    ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
+        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&self.config, prepared_prompt.input_ids.len())?;
+        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
+        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
+        let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
+            ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
+        })?;
+        let stop_token_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids, |token| {
+            ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { token }
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
+            huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
+            huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
+            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
+            graph,
+            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
+            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
+            max_new_tokens: max_seq,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePlainPrompt { source })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_messages(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        let chat_template = self
+            .chat_template
+            .as_ref()
+            .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingChatTemplate)?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+            &self.tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            messages,
+            &self.stop_token_ids,
+        )
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PrepareMessages { source })
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_detokenizer<'a>(&'a self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'a> {
+        Detokenizer::from_tokenizer(&self.tokenizer, stop_token_ids)
+    }
+
+    pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> Result<String> {
+        self.tokenizer
+            .decode(token_ids, false)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::DecodeTokens { source })
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn validate_execution_config(
+    model_config_json: &[u8],
+    prompt_tokens: usize,
+    max_new_tokens: u32,
+) -> Result<()> {
+    let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
+    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, prompt_tokens)?;
+    let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens.saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
+    let _ = get_model(&config, max_sequence_length)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn encode_i32_tokens(
+    token_ids: &[i32],
+    make_error: impl Fn(i32) -> ModelAssetsError,
+) -> Result<Vec<u32>> {
+    token_ids
+        .iter()
+        .map(|&token| u32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| make_error(token)))
+        .collect()
+}
+
+fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+    let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
+    let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
+        .ok()
+        .or_else(|| std::env::var("HUGGING_FACE_HUB_TOKEN").ok())
+        .map(|token| token.trim().to_string())
+        .filter(|token| !token.is_empty());
+    if let Some(token) = env_token {
+        builder = builder.with_token(Some(token));
+    }
+
+    let api = builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildHfApi { source })?;
+    let repo = api.repo(Repo::with_revision(
+        model.id.clone(),
+        RepoType::Model,
+        model.revision.clone(),
+    ));
+
+    let config =
+        repo.get("config.json")
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+                model_id: model.id.clone(),
+                revision: model.revision.clone(),
+                file: "config.json",
+                source,
+            })?;
+    let tokenizer =
+        repo.get("tokenizer.json")
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+                model_id: model.id.clone(),
+                revision: model.revision.clone(),
+                file: "tokenizer.json",
+                source,
+            })?;
+
+    Ok((config, tokenizer))
+}
+
+fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildGraphModel { source })?;
+    let typed_term = model
+        .term()
+        .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingTypedGraphTerm)?;
+    serde_json::to_vec(&typed_term).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeGraph { source })
+}
+
+fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
+    let Some((architecture, limit)) = prefill_prompt_limit(config) else {
+        return Ok(());
+    };
+
+    if prompt_tokens > limit {
+        return Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
+            architecture: architecture.to_string(),
+            prompt_tokens,
+            limit,
+        });
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn prefill_prompt_limit(config: &Value) -> Option<(&str, usize)> {
+    let architecture = config.get("architectures")?.get(0)?.as_str()?;
+    match architecture {
+        "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
+            Some((architecture, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE))
+        }
+        _ => None,
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::ModelSpec;
+    use crate::weights::DEFAULT_REF;
+    use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+    use serde_json::json;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_REF);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
+        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_qwen3_5_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"]
+        });
+
+        let err = super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1)
+            .unwrap_err();
+        assert!(matches!(
+            err,
+            super::ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_olmo_hybrid_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["OlmoHybridForCausalLM"]
+        });
+
+        let err = super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1)
+            .unwrap_err();
+        assert!(matches!(
+            err,
+            super::ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn allows_long_prefill_for_non_chunked_models() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"]
+        });
+
+        super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap();
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
index c5312c1..92a390a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
@@ -55,9 +55,10 @@ fn parse_allow_patterns(s: &str) -> Result<Vec<String>, String> {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 /// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from HuggingFace.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
 pub enum DownloadPolicy {
     /// Download any model if not cached (default).
+    #[default]
     Eager,
     /// Download only models whose HuggingFace model ID matches one of the
     /// given glob patterns; deny all others unless already cached locally.
@@ -66,12 +67,6 @@ pub enum DownloadPolicy {
     Skip,
 }
 
-impl Default for DownloadPolicy {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self::Eager
-    }
-}
-
 impl DownloadPolicy {
     /// Returns `true` if this policy permits downloading the given model.
     pub(crate) fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
@@ -126,9 +121,10 @@ pub enum ExecutePattern {
 }
 
 /// Controls which graphs the executor will run.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
 pub enum ExecutePolicy {
     /// Execute any graph (default).
+    #[default]
     Eager,
     /// Execute only graphs matching one of the given patterns.
     Allow(Vec<ExecutePattern>),
@@ -136,12 +132,6 @@ pub enum ExecutePolicy {
     Skip,
 }
 
-impl Default for ExecutePolicy {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self::Eager
-    }
-}
-
 impl ExecutePolicy {
     /// Returns `true` if this policy permits executing a graph with the given
     /// identifiers.  For LLM graphs `hf_model_id` is `Some(id)`; for raw
@@ -152,7 +142,7 @@ impl ExecutePolicy {
             Self::Skip => false,
             Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|p| match p {
                 ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pat) => {
-                    hf_model_id.map_or(false, |id| glob_matches(pat, id))
+                    hf_model_id.is_some_and(|id| glob_matches(pat, id))
                 }
                 ExecutePattern::Graph(pat) => glob_matches(pat, graph_id),
             }),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
index c2c6556..5e2b52d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
@@ -2,13 +2,13 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteProgress;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError};
+use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, LocalExecuteStream, Watcher, WatcherRegistration};
 
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
         &mut self,
         execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>), ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError> {
         // New subscribers receive the full buffered output so they can catch up
         // even if execution progress raced ahead before the stream was attached.
         let execution = self.state.get_execution(&execution_id)?;
@@ -17,10 +17,24 @@ impl Executor {
         let chunk = execution.result.clone().unwrap_or_default();
 
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        let mut watcher_registration = None;
 
         // Only keep watchers alive when more updates are expected
         if !matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
-            self.watchers.entry(execution_id).or_default().push(tx);
+            let watcher_id = self.next_watcher_id;
+            self.next_watcher_id += 1;
+            self.watchers
+                .entry(execution_id.clone())
+                .or_default()
+                .push(Watcher {
+                    id: watcher_id,
+                    tx: tx.clone(),
+                });
+            watcher_registration = Some(WatcherRegistration {
+                execution_id,
+                watcher_id,
+                notify_tx: self.watcher_notify_tx.clone(),
+            });
         }
 
         Ok((
@@ -29,7 +43,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 progress,
                 chunk,
             },
-            rx,
+            LocalExecuteStream::new(rx, watcher_registration),
         ))
     }
 
@@ -47,7 +61,6 @@ impl Executor {
         );
         if let Err(e) = self.state.set_status(&execution_id, status) {
             warn!("failed to set status for {execution_id}: {e}");
-            return;
         }
         if let Some(result) = result {
             if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result) {
@@ -69,13 +82,15 @@ impl Executor {
         chunk: Vec<u8>,
     ) {
         if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
-            watchers.retain(|tx| {
-                tx.send(ExecuteProgress {
-                    status: status as i32,
-                    progress,
-                    chunk: chunk.clone(),
-                })
-                .is_ok()
+            watchers.retain(|watcher| {
+                watcher
+                    .tx
+                    .send(ExecuteProgress {
+                        status: status as i32,
+                        progress,
+                        chunk: chunk.clone(),
+                    })
+                    .is_ok()
             });
 
             if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
@@ -88,4 +103,23 @@ impl Executor {
         let progress = self.state.get_progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
         self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
     }
+
+    pub(super) fn handle_watcher_closed(&mut self, execution_id: String, watcher_id: u64) {
+        let mut remove_watchers = false;
+        if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(&execution_id) {
+            watchers.retain(|watcher| watcher.id != watcher_id && !watcher.tx.is_closed());
+            remove_watchers = watchers.is_empty();
+        }
+
+        if remove_watchers {
+            self.watchers.remove(&execution_id);
+
+            if matches!(
+                self.state.get_status(&execution_id),
+                Ok(ExecutionStatus::Pending)
+            ) {
+                self.cancel_pending_execution(&execution_id);
+            }
+        }
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
index ab9f39f..f2d8500 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 
+use crate::model::validate_execution_config;
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
 use crate::weights::{
-    weights_cached, EnsureDisposition, ModelId, ModelRevision, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
-    DEFAULT_REF,
+    weights_cached, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator, DEFAULT_REF,
 };
 use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
 
@@ -55,6 +55,18 @@ impl Executor {
 
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
+        let stop_token_ids = request
+            .stop_token_ids
+            .iter()
+            .copied()
+            .map(|token| {
+                i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                        "stop token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
+                    ))
+                })
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
         let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
         if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
@@ -64,14 +76,12 @@ impl Executor {
             )));
         }
 
-        serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model_config_json: {err}"))
-        })?;
+        validate_execution_config(&request.model_config_json, input_ids.len(), max_new_tokens)?;
 
         let model_id = model_id.to_string();
         let weights_key = WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: ModelId(model_id.clone()),
-            revision: ModelRevision(requested_revision.clone()),
+            model_id: model_id.clone(),
+            revision: requested_revision.clone(),
         };
         let disposition = self.weights.ensure_ready(weights_key.clone()).await;
 
@@ -104,7 +114,7 @@ impl Executor {
             input: request.input,
             prompt_tokens: request.prompt_tokens,
             max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids: request.stop_token_ids,
+            stop_token_ids,
         };
         let amount = 1000; // stub
         let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(plan);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index f15f7c4..2d785b1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use thiserror::Error;
+use uuid::Uuid;
 
 use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
@@ -10,6 +11,8 @@ pub enum StateError {
     QuoteNotFound(String),
     #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
     ExecutionNotFound(String),
+    #[error("result not available: {0}")]
+    ResultNotAvailable(String),
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -20,11 +23,7 @@ pub struct ExecutionPlan {
     pub input: Vec<u8>,
     pub prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<u32>,
-}
-
-pub struct Quote {
-    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
+    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 }
 
 pub struct Execution {
@@ -34,10 +33,8 @@ pub struct Execution {
 }
 
 pub struct ExecutorState {
-    quotes: HashMap<String, Quote>,
+    quotes: HashMap<String, ExecutionPlan>,
     executions: HashMap<String, Execution>,
-    next_quote_id: u64,
-    next_execution_id: u64,
 }
 
 impl ExecutorState {
@@ -45,19 +42,16 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Self {
             quotes: HashMap::new(),
             executions: HashMap::new(),
-            next_quote_id: 0,
-            next_execution_id: 0,
         }
     }
 
     pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
-        let quote_id = format!("quote-{}", self.next_quote_id);
-        self.next_quote_id += 1;
-        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), Quote { plan });
+        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
+        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), plan);
         quote_id
     }
 
-    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str) -> Result<&Quote, StateError> {
+    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionPlan, StateError> {
         self.quotes
             .get(quote_id)
             .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))
@@ -67,8 +61,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         if !self.quotes.contains_key(&quote_id) {
             return Err(StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id));
         }
-        let execution_id = format!("exec-{}", self.next_execution_id);
-        self.next_execution_id += 1;
+        let execution_id = make_id("exec");
         self.executions.insert(
             execution_id.clone(),
             Execution {
@@ -80,6 +73,13 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Ok(execution_id)
     }
 
+    pub fn remove_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+        self.executions
+            .remove(execution_id)
+            .map(|_| ())
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    }
+
     pub fn get_execution(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&Execution, StateError> {
         self.executions
             .get(execution_id)
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         self.get_execution(execution_id)?
             .result
             .as_deref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ResultNotAvailable(execution_id.to_string()))
     }
 
     pub fn get_progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
@@ -149,3 +149,7 @@ impl Default for ExecutorState {
         Self::new()
     }
 }
+
+fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
+    format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
index 931f80d..b283fea 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
@@ -15,21 +15,15 @@ use tracing::{info, warn};
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
 
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct ModelId(pub String);
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct ModelRevision(pub String);
-
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
 pub struct WeightsLocator {
-    pub model_id: ModelId,
-    pub revision: ModelRevision,
+    pub model_id: String,
+    pub revision: String,
 }
 
 impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
     fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
-        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id.0, self.revision.0)
+        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id, self.revision)
     }
 }
 
@@ -65,10 +59,10 @@ pub enum WeightsStatus {
     Queued,
     Resolving,
     Downloading {
-        resolved_revision: Option<ModelRevision>,
+        resolved_revision: Option<String>,
     },
     Ready {
-        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
+        resolved_revision: String,
     },
     Failed {
         error: String,
@@ -110,11 +104,11 @@ enum Command {
 enum JobEvent {
     Resolved {
         locator: WeightsLocator,
-        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
+        resolved_revision: String,
     },
     Completed {
         locator: WeightsLocator,
-        resolved_revision: ModelRevision,
+        resolved_revision: String,
         bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
     },
     Failed {
@@ -237,9 +231,9 @@ impl WeightsManager {
 
 pub fn weights_cached(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
     let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
-        locator.model_id.0.clone(),
+        locator.model_id.clone(),
         RepoType::Model,
-        locator.revision.0.clone(),
+        locator.revision.clone(),
     ));
     let has_config = repo.get("config.json").is_some();
     let has_weights = repo.get("model.safetensors").is_some()
@@ -311,7 +305,7 @@ fn ensure_ready_disposition(
                 if !state.queue.contains(locator) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(locator) {
                     // Re-check policy before re-queuing a previously failed locator.
                     if !weights_cached(locator)
-                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id.0)
+                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id)
                     {
                         return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
                             "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
@@ -343,7 +337,7 @@ fn ensure_ready_disposition(
 
     // New locator: check download policy before admitting. Locally cached weights
     // always bypass the policy — they don't require a network download.
-    if !weights_cached(locator) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id.0) {
+    if !weights_cached(locator) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id) {
         return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
             "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
             state.download_policy, locator
@@ -379,10 +373,7 @@ fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
             locator,
             resolved_revision,
         } => {
-            let entry = state
-                .entries
-                .entry(locator.clone())
-                .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
+            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
                 resolved_revision: Some(resolved_revision),
             };
@@ -392,36 +383,30 @@ fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
             resolved_revision,
             bundle,
         } => {
-            let entry = state
-                .entries
-                .entry(locator.clone())
-                .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
+            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Ready {
                 resolved_revision: resolved_revision.clone(),
             };
             entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
             state.active = None;
             info!(
-                model = locator.model_id.0,
-                requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
-                resolved_revision = resolved_revision.0,
+                model = locator.model_id,
+                requested_revision = locator.revision,
+                %resolved_revision,
                 "weights ready"
             );
             notify_waiters(state, &locator, Ok(()));
         }
         JobEvent::Failed { locator, error } => {
-            let entry = state
-                .entries
-                .entry(locator.clone())
-                .or_insert_with(Entry::default);
+            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
             entry.status = WeightsStatus::Failed {
                 error: error.clone(),
             };
             entry.bundle = None;
             state.active = None;
             warn!(
-                model = locator.model_id.0,
-                requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+                model = locator.model_id,
+                requested_revision = locator.revision,
                 error,
                 "weights failed"
             );
@@ -445,8 +430,8 @@ fn maybe_start_next(state: &mut ManagerState, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobE
     }
 
     info!(
-        model = locator.model_id.0,
-        requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
+        model = locator.model_id,
+        requested_revision = locator.revision,
         "weights ensure started"
     );
     tokio::spawn(async move {
@@ -470,11 +455,11 @@ fn load_bundle(
     locator: &WeightsLocator,
     job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let backend = create_backend();
+    let backend = create_backend()?;
 
     // Ensure at least config is present and derive the resolved snapshot SHA from its path.
     let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
-        get_model_files(&locator.model_id.0, &locator.revision.0)?;
+        get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
     let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
             "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
@@ -482,9 +467,9 @@ fn load_bundle(
     })?;
 
     info!(
-        model = locator.model_id.0,
-        requested_revision = locator.revision.0,
-        resolved_revision = resolved_revision.0,
+        model = locator.model_id,
+        requested_revision = locator.revision,
+        %resolved_revision,
         "weights resolved"
     );
     let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Resolved {
@@ -507,14 +492,14 @@ fn load_bundle(
     Ok(())
 }
 
-fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<ModelRevision> {
+fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
     let mut components = path.components().map(|c| c.as_os_str().to_string_lossy());
     while let Some(comp) = components.next() {
         if comp == "snapshots" {
             if let Some(sha) = components.next() {
                 let sha = sha.to_string();
                 if !sha.trim().is_empty() {
-                    return Some(ModelRevision(sha));
+                    return Some(sha);
                 }
             }
             return None;
@@ -534,7 +519,7 @@ mod tests {
             "/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json",
         );
         assert_eq!(
-            extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&p).unwrap().0,
+            extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&p).unwrap(),
             "abcd1234"
         );
     }
@@ -554,10 +539,10 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(snap.queue.is_empty());
 
         let status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
-            resolved_revision: Some(ModelRevision("deadbeef".to_string())),
+            resolved_revision: Some("deadbeef".to_string()),
         };
         if let WeightsStatus::Downloading { resolved_revision } = status {
-            assert_eq!(resolved_revision.unwrap().0, "deadbeef");
+            assert_eq!(resolved_revision.unwrap(), "deadbeef");
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 48590cf..e613710 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ default = []
 client = ["tonic/channel"]
 discovery = [
     "client",
-    "dep:anyhow",
     "dep:futures",
     "dep:pkarr",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
@@ -22,12 +21,13 @@ server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
 [dependencies]
-tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
+tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen", "gzip"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
-anyhow = { version = "1", optional = true }
+futures-core = "0.3"
 futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
 pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
+thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 
 [build-dependencies]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 2a903ee..6158a50 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -1,21 +1,28 @@
 use std::future::Future;
 use std::pin::Pin;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 
 use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, Stream};
+use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
+use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
     N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
 };
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::IntoAddressLookupError;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::BindError;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
 
-use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use crate::driver::{configured_execute_client, ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use crate::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
-use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 
 /// An accepted quote: the gRPC client and the quote response.
-pub type AcceptedQuote = (ExecuteClient<Channel>, GetQuoteResponse);
+pub type AcceptedQuote = (RemoteExecuteDriver, GetQuoteResponse);
 
 /// Errors surfaced by the quote stream.
 pub enum QuoteError {
@@ -34,6 +41,44 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for QuoteError {
     }
 }
 
+pub struct DiscoveryBindings {
+    pub mdns: MdnsAddressLookup,
+    pub dht: Arc<Dht>,
+}
+
+pub struct DiscoveryEndpoint {
+    pub endpoint: Endpoint,
+    pub bindings: DiscoveryBindings,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error)]
+pub enum DiscoveryError {
+    #[error("failed to create iroh endpoint")]
+    BindEndpoint {
+        #[source]
+        source: BindError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to start mDNS discovery")]
+    BuildMdnsLookup {
+        #[source]
+        source: IntoAddressLookupError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to initialize pkarr client")]
+    BuildPkarrClient {
+        #[source]
+        source: pkarr::errors::BuildError,
+    },
+    #[error("invalid pkarr relay URL: {relay}")]
+    InvalidPkarrRelay { relay: &'static str },
+    #[error("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle")]
+    MissingDhtHandle,
+    #[error("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")]
+    BuildPkarrLookup {
+        #[source]
+        source: IntoAddressLookupError,
+    },
+}
+
 type QuoteFuture = Pin<Box<dyn Future<Output = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>> + Send>>;
 type QuoterFn = Box<dyn Fn(Channel) -> QuoteFuture + Send + Sync>;
 
@@ -86,43 +131,47 @@ where
     fn poll_next(self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
         let this = self.get_mut();
 
-        loop {
-            match Pin::new(&mut this.pending).poll_next(cx) {
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
-                Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => {}
-            }
-
-            let mut progressed = false;
+        if let Poll::Ready(item) = poll_pending(&mut this.pending, cx) {
+            return Poll::Ready(item);
+        }
 
-            if !this.discovery_done {
-                match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
-                    Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
-                        this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
-                        progressed = true;
-                    }
-                    Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => {
-                        return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))));
+        if !this.discovery_done {
+            match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
+                    this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
+                    if let Poll::Ready(item) = poll_pending(&mut this.pending, cx) {
+                        return Poll::Ready(item);
                     }
-                    Poll::Ready(None) => {
-                        this.discovery_done = true;
-                        progressed = true;
-                    }
-                    Poll::Pending => {}
                 }
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => {
+                    return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))));
+                }
+                Poll::Ready(None) => {
+                    this.discovery_done = true;
+                }
+                Poll::Pending => {}
             }
+        }
 
-            if !progressed {
-                return if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
-                    Poll::Ready(None)
-                } else {
-                    Poll::Pending
-                };
-            }
+        if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
+            Poll::Ready(None)
+        } else {
+            Poll::Pending
         }
     }
 }
 
+fn poll_pending(
+    pending: &mut FuturesUnordered<QuoteFuture>,
+    cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+) -> Poll<Option<Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>>> {
+    match Pin::new(pending).poll_next(cx) {
+        Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
+        Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
+        Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
+    }
+}
+
 fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
     if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
         N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
@@ -131,24 +180,61 @@ fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> anyhow::Result<PkarrClient> {
+pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
     let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
     builder.no_default_network();
     builder.dht(|dht| dht);
+    let relay = n0_pkarr_relay();
     builder
-        .relays(&[n0_pkarr_relay()])
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to configure pkarr relay: {err}"))?;
+        .relays(&[relay])
+        .map_err(|_| DiscoveryError::InvalidPkarrRelay { relay })?;
     builder
         .build()
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("failed to build pkarr client: {err}"))
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrClient { source })
+}
+
+pub async fn bind_resolver_endpoint() -> Result<DiscoveryEndpoint, DiscoveryError> {
+    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BindEndpoint { source })?;
+    let bindings = attach_discovery_lookups(&endpoint, false, false)?;
+    Ok(DiscoveryEndpoint { endpoint, bindings })
+}
+
+pub fn attach_discovery_lookups(
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    advertise_mdns: bool,
+    publish_pkarr: bool,
+) -> Result<DiscoveryBindings, DiscoveryError> {
+    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+        .advertise(advertise_mdns)
+        .service_name("hellas")
+        .build(endpoint.id())
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client()?;
+    let dht = Arc::new(shared_pkarr.dht().ok_or(DiscoveryError::MissingDhtHandle)?);
+
+    let mut pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+        .client(shared_pkarr)
+        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay();
+    if !publish_pkarr {
+        pkarr = pkarr.no_publish();
+    }
+    let pkarr = pkarr
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrLookup { source })?;
+    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+    Ok(DiscoveryBindings { mdns, dht })
 }
 
 async fn try_quote(channel: Channel, req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
-    let mut client = ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let mut client = RemoteExecuteDriver::from_client(configured_execute_client(channel));
     match client.get_quote(req).await {
-        Ok(resp) => Ok((client, resp.into_inner())),
+        Ok(quote) => Ok((client, quote)),
         Err(status) => Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)),
     }
 }
@@ -163,9 +249,7 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn mock_accepted() -> AcceptedQuote {
-        let client = ExecuteClient::new(mock_channel())
-            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        let client = RemoteExecuteDriver::from_client(configured_execute_client(mock_channel()));
         let quote = GetQuoteResponse {
             quote_id: "test".into(),
             ..Default::default()
@@ -239,7 +323,7 @@ mod tests {
         let quoter: QuoterFn = Box::new(move |_ch| {
             let n = counter.fetch_add(1, std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst);
             Box::pin(async move {
-                if n % 2 == 0 {
+                if n.is_multiple_of(2) {
                     Ok(mock_accepted())
                 } else {
                     Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied("no")))
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c342b77
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,70 @@
+use std::pin::Pin;
+
+use futures_core::Stream;
+use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
+use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic::Status;
+
+use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use crate::pb::hellas::{
+    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+};
+use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
+
+pub type ExecuteProgressStream =
+    Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteProgress, Status>> + Send>>;
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status>;
+    async fn execute_streaming(
+        &mut self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status>;
+}
+
+pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver {
+    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+}
+
+impl RemoteExecuteDriver {
+    pub fn new(channel: Channel) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            client: configured_execute_client(channel),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_client(client: ExecuteClient<Channel>) -> Self {
+        Self { client }
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn configured_execute_client(channel: Channel) -> ExecuteClient<Channel> {
+    ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver {
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
+        Ok(self.client.get_quote(request).await?.into_inner())
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_streaming(
+        &mut self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status> {
+        let execution = self.client.execute(request).await?.into_inner();
+        let stream = self
+            .client
+            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
+                execution_id: execution.execution_id,
+            })
+            .await?
+            .into_inner();
+        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 3da064d..bfddf21 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,21 +1,18 @@
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 pub mod discovery;
+#[cfg(feature = "client")]
+pub mod driver;
 pub mod pb;
 pub mod service;
 
-pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 32 * 1024 * 1024;
+// Graph execution requests can carry full serialized model graphs for large models.
+pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 128 * 1024 * 1024;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct TokenBytesError {
     len: usize,
 }
 
-impl TokenBytesError {
-    pub fn len(&self) -> usize {
-        self.len
-    }
-}
-
 impl std::fmt::Display for TokenBytesError {
     fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
         write!(
@@ -29,7 +26,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for TokenBytesError {
 impl std::error::Error for TokenBytesError {}
 
 pub fn encode_token_ids(token_ids: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
-    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(token_ids.len() * std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
+    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(std::mem::size_of_val(token_ids));
     for token_id in token_ids {
         bytes.extend_from_slice(&token_id.to_le_bytes());
     }
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 224ce65..0f7eeb5 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -10,14 +10,17 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1772785376,
-        "narHash": "sha256-NBmOIjXf6AMU0dLDQhJoOyuxehUPsuTnzw7MOBLLTUg=",
-        "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
-        "type": "path"
+        "lastModified": 1773423467,
+        "narHash": "sha256-REJIrS/EvoDe2x5qO/SdntvvdlRP2J2/AiWBCfKgWZg=",
+        "owner": "hellas-ai",
+        "repo": "catgrad",
+        "rev": "220e2b17412c61eb8d0aa2bf97f8f5685724fa31",
+        "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
-        "path": "/home/grw/src/catgrad",
-        "type": "path"
+        "owner": "hellas-ai",
+        "repo": "catgrad",
+        "type": "github"
       }
     },
     "flake-utils": {
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 8aaa896..bab90d9 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
     flake-utils.url = "github:numtide/flake-utils";
     rust-overlay.url = "github:oxalica/rust-overlay";
     catgrad = {
-      url = "path:/home/grw/src/catgrad";
+      url = "github:hellas-ai/catgrad";
       inputs.nixpkgs.follows = "nixpkgs";
       inputs.flake-utils.follows = "flake-utils";
     };
@@ -44,6 +44,9 @@
         '';
         cargoLock = {
           lockFile = ./Cargo.lock;
+          outputHashes = {
+            "catgrad-0.2.1" = pkgs.lib.fakeHash;
+          };
         };
         auditable = false;
         buildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
@@ -224,22 +227,23 @@
 
       cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
       server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {buildFeatures = ["serve"];});
-      serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {
-        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
-        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ catgradCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
-        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-        doCheck = false;
-        postInstall = ''
-          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-              wrapProgram "$bin" \
-                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-            fi
-          done
-        '';
-      });
+      serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
+        // {
+          buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
+          nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ catgradCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+          buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+          CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
+          CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+          doCheck = false;
+          postInstall = ''
+            for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+              if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+                wrapProgram "$bin" \
+                  --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+              fi
+            done
+          '';
+        });
 
       runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
         stdenv.cc.cc.lib
@@ -286,11 +290,13 @@
         pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
           name = imageName;
           tag = "latest";
-          contents = [
-            runtimePkg
-            pkgs.cacert
-            pkgs.iana-etc
-          ] ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
+          contents =
+            [
+              runtimePkg
+              pkgs.cacert
+              pkgs.iana-etc
+            ]
+            ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
           config = {
             Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
             WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";

From 5494dbc63551a1c873af49e99c38051eb5da46c6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:40:37 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 008/105] executor: rework

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |  83 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs            |  22 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs            | 960 +++++++++---------
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs             |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 436 ++++----
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs                 |  56 +
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs         | 167 ---
 .../actor/execution.rs}                       | 101 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     | 117 +++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  68 ++
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       | 118 +++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   | 270 +++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        | 132 +++
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |  57 ++
 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs        | 107 ++
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    | 648 +-----------
 crates/executor/src/model.rs                  | 405 --------
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs           | 120 +++
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs           | 107 ++
 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs               |  47 +
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs              | 101 ++
 crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs             |  60 ++
 crates/executor/src/policy.rs                 | 406 --------
 crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs        | 114 +++
 crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs         | 208 ++++
 crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs            |  75 ++
 crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs             |  25 +
 crates/executor/src/progress.rs               | 125 ---
 crates/executor/src/quote.rs                  | 135 ---
 .../src/{catgrad_support.rs => runner.rs}     |  39 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  | 155 ---
 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs              |   6 +
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |  94 ++
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            | 242 +++++
 crates/executor/src/weights.rs                | 548 ----------
 crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs         |  85 ++
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        | 214 ++++
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   8 +
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          | 247 +++++
 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs          |  40 +
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 131 +++
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  16 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   | 141 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |  10 +-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   |  58 +-
 51 files changed, 3856 insertions(+), 3470 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
 rename crates/executor/src/{dispatch.rs => executor/actor/execution.rs} (58%)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/progress.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/quote.rs
 rename crates/executor/src/{catgrad_support.rs => runner.rs} (79%)
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/worker.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 5046ff1..e8b54de 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -428,6 +428,21 @@ dependencies = [
  "rayon",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bit-set"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "08807e080ed7f9d5433fa9b275196cfc35414f66a0c79d864dc51a0d825231a3"
+dependencies = [
+ "bit-vec",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "bit-vec"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "5e764a1d40d510daf35e07be9eb06e75770908c27d411ee6c92109c9840eaaf7"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bit_field"
 version = "0.10.3"
@@ -2211,6 +2226,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad-llm",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "hf-hub",
+ "proptest",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 1.0.69",
@@ -2666,7 +2682,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "525e9ff3e1a4be2fbea1fdf0e98686a6d98b4d8f937e1bf7402245af1909e8c3"
 dependencies = [
  "byteorder-lite",
- "quick-error",
+ "quick-error 2.0.1",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -4322,6 +4338,25 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "proptest"
+version = "1.10.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "37566cb3fdacef14c0737f9546df7cfeadbfbc9fef10991038bf5015d0c80532"
+dependencies = [
+ "bit-set",
+ "bit-vec",
+ "bitflags 2.11.0",
+ "num-traits",
+ "rand",
+ "rand_chacha",
+ "rand_xorshift",
+ "regex-syntax",
+ "rusty-fork",
+ "tempfile",
+ "unarray",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "prost"
 version = "0.14.3"
@@ -4447,6 +4482,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "bytemuck",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "quick-error"
+version = "1.2.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "a1d01941d82fa2ab50be1e79e6714289dd7cde78eba4c074bc5a4374f650dfe0"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "quick-error"
 version = "2.0.1"
@@ -4577,6 +4618,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "rand_xorshift"
+version = "0.4.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "513962919efc330f829edb2535844d1b912b0fbe2ca165d613e4e8788bb05a5a"
+dependencies = [
+ "rand_core",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "rav1e"
 version = "0.8.1"
@@ -4621,7 +4671,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "avif-serialize",
  "imgref",
  "loop9",
- "quick-error",
+ "quick-error 2.0.1",
  "rav1e",
  "rayon",
  "rgb",
@@ -4879,6 +4929,18 @@ version = "1.0.22"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b39cdef0fa800fc44525c84ccb54a029961a8215f9619753635a9c0d2538d46d"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "rusty-fork"
+version = "0.3.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cc6bf79ff24e648f6da1f8d1f011e9cac26491b619e6b9280f2b47f1774e6ee2"
+dependencies = [
+ "fnv",
+ "quick-error 1.2.3",
+ "tempfile",
+ "wait-timeout",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "ryu"
 version = "1.0.23"
@@ -5524,7 +5586,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "fax",
  "flate2",
  "half",
- "quick-error",
+ "quick-error 2.0.1",
  "weezl",
  "zune-jpeg",
 ]
@@ -6071,6 +6133,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "ug",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "unarray"
+version = "0.1.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "eaea85b334db583fe3274d12b4cd1880032beab409c0d774be044d4480ab9a94"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "unicase"
 version = "2.9.0"
@@ -6255,6 +6323,15 @@ version = "0.9.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0b928f33d975fc6ad9f86c8f283853ad26bdd5b10b7f1542aa2fa15e2289105a"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "wait-timeout"
+version = "0.2.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "09ac3b126d3914f9849036f826e054cbabdc8519970b8998ddaf3b5bd3c65f11"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "walkdir"
 version = "2.5.0"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index af4ee6e..4551489 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use crate::execution::{
-    ExecutionInvocation, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
-};
+use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
+use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -21,6 +20,7 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
     let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&options.prompt)?;
+    let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
         ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
     } else {
@@ -28,11 +28,17 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     };
     let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
         runtime,
-        ExecutionInvocation::from_prepared_prompt(assets, prepared, options.max_seq)?,
+        assets,
+        prepared,
+        options.max_seq,
         if options.verify_local {
             info!("executing remotely and verifying against local catgrad backend");
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
-                primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(options.node_id, options.retries, options.backup_quotes),
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(
+                    options.node_id,
+                    options.retries,
+                    options.backup_quotes,
+                ),
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
             }
         } else if options.local {
@@ -45,9 +51,10 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
                 options.backup_quotes,
             ))
         },
-    );
+    )?;
 
-    let mut stdout_sink = |delta: &str| {
+    let mut stdout_sink = |output: &[u8]| {
+        let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
         if !delta.is_empty() {
             print!("{delta}");
             io::stdout().flush()?;
@@ -58,4 +65,3 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
 
     Ok(())
 }
-
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
index 4823afe..0a27326 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{
-    ExecutionInvocation, ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime,
-    ExecutionStrategy,
+    ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
 };
+use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ use axum::routing::post;
 use axum::{Json, Router};
 use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
 use catgrad_llm::utils::from_json_slice;
+use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
@@ -54,6 +55,15 @@ struct GatewayState {
     model_load_locks: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<String, Arc<Mutex<()>>>>>,
 }
 
+struct PreparedGeneration {
+    model: String,
+    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+    request: ExecutionRequest,
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    inference_timeout: Duration,
+}
+
 enum GenerationError {
     Timeout(Duration),
     Failed(anyhow::Error),
@@ -64,6 +74,183 @@ struct HttpError {
     message: String,
 }
 
+impl GatewayState {
+    fn resolve_model(&self, request_model: &str) -> String {
+        self.force_model
+            .clone()
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| request_model.to_string())
+    }
+
+    fn execution_route(&self) -> ExecutionRoute {
+        if self.local {
+            ExecutionRoute::Local
+        } else {
+            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries, 0)
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn model_assets(&self, model: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
+        {
+            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
+            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+                return Ok(assets.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        let load_lock = {
+            let mut locks = self.model_load_locks.lock().await;
+            locks
+                .entry(model.to_string())
+                .or_insert_with(|| Arc::new(Mutex::new(())))
+                .clone()
+        };
+        let _load_guard = load_lock.lock().await;
+
+        {
+            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
+            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+                return Ok(assets.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        let model_name = model.to_string();
+        let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
+            .await
+            .context("local model loader panicked")??;
+
+        let assets = Arc::new(assets);
+        let mut cache = self.model_cache.write().await;
+        cache.insert(model.to_string(), assets.clone());
+        Ok(assets)
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_generation<F, E>(
+        &self,
+        request_model: &str,
+        max_tokens: u32,
+        prepare_error: &str,
+        prepare: F,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
+    where
+        F: FnOnce(&ModelAssets) -> Result<PreparedPrompt, E>,
+        E: fmt::Display,
+    {
+        let model = self.resolve_model(request_model);
+        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        let prepared_prompt = prepare(assets.as_ref()).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
+        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
+        let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+            self.runtime.clone(),
+            assets.clone(),
+            prepared_prompt,
+            max_tokens,
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(self.execution_route()),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to build execution request: {err}"),
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(PreparedGeneration {
+            model,
+            assets,
+            request,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids,
+            inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_openai(
+        &self,
+        req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
+        let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
+            .messages
+            .iter()
+            .cloned()
+            .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
+            .collect();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare chat request",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_anthropic(
+        &self,
+        req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let messages: Vec<_> = req.into();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            req.max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare chat request",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_plain(
+        &self,
+        req: &plain::CompletionRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
+        let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+}
+
+impl PreparedGeneration {
+    async fn run<F>(&self, mut on_output: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
+    where
+        F: FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+    {
+        let output = timeout(self.inference_timeout, self.request.run(&mut on_output))
+            .await
+            .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(self.inference_timeout))??;
+        Ok(output)
+    }
+
+    async fn run_to_text(&self) -> Result<(ExecutionOutput, String), GenerationError> {
+        let output = self.run(|_| Ok(())).await?;
+        let text = TextOutputDecoder::decode_output(self.assets.as_ref(), &output)?;
+        Ok((output, text))
+    }
+
+    async fn stream_text<F>(&self, mut on_text: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
+    where
+        F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+    {
+        let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(self.assets.clone(), &self.stop_token_ids);
+        self.run(|output| {
+            let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
+            if delta.is_empty() {
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            on_text(&delta)
+        })
+        .await
+    }
+}
+
 impl fmt::Display for GenerationError {
     fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
         match self {
@@ -81,6 +268,16 @@ impl From<anyhow::Error> for GenerationError {
     }
 }
 
+impl IntoResponse for GenerationError {
+    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
+        let status = match self {
+            GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
+            GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+        };
+        json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {self}"))
+    }
+}
+
 impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
     fn into_response(self) -> Response {
         json_error(self.status, self.message)
@@ -151,171 +348,22 @@ async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> R
         Ok(req) => req,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
-
-    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
     let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(state.default_max_tokens);
     let stream_include_usage = req
         .stream_options
         .as_ref()
         .and_then(|options| options.include_usage)
         .unwrap_or(false);
-    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
-        Ok(assets) => assets,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
-    };
-
-    let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
-        .messages
-        .iter()
-        .cloned()
-        .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
-        .collect();
-    let prepared = match assets.prepare_messages(&messages) {
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_openai(&req).await {
         Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
     if stream {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-        let state_clone = state.clone();
-        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
-        let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
-        tokio::spawn(async move {
-            let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
-            let created = now_unix();
-
-            let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id.clone())
-                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(model.clone())
-                .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                        role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                        ..Default::default()
-                    })
-                    .build()])
-                .build();
-
-            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
-                return;
-            }
-
-            let generated = generate_prepared(
-                state_clone,
-                assets_clone,
-                prepared_clone,
-                max_tokens,
-                |delta| {
-                    let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                        .id(id.clone())
-                        .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                        .created(created)
-                        .model(model.clone())
-                        .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                            .index(0)
-                            .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                                content: Some(delta.to_string()),
-                                ..Default::default()
-                            })
-                            .build()])
-                        .build();
-                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                    Ok(())
-                },
-            )
-            .await;
-
-            let generated = match generated {
-                Ok(out) => out,
-                Err(err) => {
-                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                        "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
-                    }))));
-                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                    return;
-                }
-            };
-
-            let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id.clone())
-                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(model.clone())
-                .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
-                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                    .build()])
-                .build();
-            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
-                return;
-            }
-
-            if stream_include_usage {
-                let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                    .id(id)
-                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                    .created(created)
-                    .model(model)
-                    .choices(vec![])
-                    .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                        prompt_tokens,
-                        generated.completion_tokens,
-                    )))
-                    .build();
-                if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
-                    return;
-                }
-            }
-
-            let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-        });
-
-        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-            .into_response();
+        return stream_openai(prepared, stream_include_usage);
     }
 
-    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-    let generated =
-        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
-        {
-            Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
-        };
-
-    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
-        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
-        .created(now_unix())
-        .model(model)
-        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
-            .index(0)
-            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(generated.text))
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-            .build()])
-        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
-        )))
-        .build();
-
-    Json(response).into_response()
+    respond_openai(prepared).await
 }
 
 async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -323,76 +371,173 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
         Ok(req) => req,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
-
-    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
     let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens;
-    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
-        Ok(assets) => assets,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_anthropic(&req).await {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
-    let messages: Vec<_> = (&req).into();
-    let prepared = match assets.prepare_messages(&messages) {
+    if stream {
+        return stream_anthropic(prepared);
+    }
+
+    respond_anthropic(prepared).await
+}
+
+async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_plain(&req).await {
         Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
     if stream {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-        let state_clone = state.clone();
-        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
-        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
-        tokio::spawn(async move {
-            let id = next_id("msg");
-
-            let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
-                message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+        return stream_plain(prepared);
+    }
+
+    respond_plain(prepared).await
+}
+
+fn stream_openai(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+        let created = now_unix();
+
+        let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id.clone())
+            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                })
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
+                let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
                     .id(id.clone())
-                    .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
-                    .role("assistant".to_string())
-                    .content(vec![])
-                    .model(model.clone())
-                    .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-                        prepared_clone.input_ids.len() as u32,
-                        0,
-                    ))
-                    .build(),
-            };
-
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
-                .is_err()
-            {
+                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                    .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                            content: Some(delta.to_string()),
+                            ..Default::default()
+                        })
+                        .build()])
+                    .build();
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            })
+            .await;
+
+        let generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
+                }))));
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
                 return;
             }
+        };
 
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "content_block_start",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                        index: 0,
-                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                            text: String::new(),
-                        },
-                    },
+        let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id.clone())
+            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if include_usage {
+            let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id)
+                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![])
+                .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                    prepared.prompt_tokens,
+                    generated.completion_tokens,
                 )))
-                .is_err()
-            {
+                .build();
+            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
                 return;
             }
+        }
+
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+    });
+
+    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+fn stream_anthropic(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        let id = next_id("msg");
+
+        let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
+            message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+                .role("assistant".to_string())
+                .content(vec![])
+                .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prepared.prompt_tokens, 0))
+                .build(),
+        };
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
 
-            let mut stream_delta = |delta: &str| {
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_start",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                    index: 0,
+                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                        text: String::new(),
+                    },
+                },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
                 let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
                     index: 0,
                     delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
@@ -402,90 +547,162 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
                 tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
                     .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
                 Ok(())
-            };
-            let generated = generate_prepared(
-                state_clone,
-                assets_clone,
-                prepared_clone.clone(),
-                max_tokens,
-                &mut stream_delta,
-            )
+            })
             .await;
 
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "content_block_stop",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
-                )))
-                .is_err()
-            {
-                return;
-            }
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_stop",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
 
-            let generated = match generated {
-                Ok(out) => out,
-                Err(err) => {
-                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                        "error",
-                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                            error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                                error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                                message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
-                            },
+        let generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "error",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                        error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                            error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                            message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
                         },
-                    )));
-                    return;
-                }
-            };
-
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "message_delta",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
-                        delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                            stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
-                        },
-                        usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-                            prepared_clone.input_ids.len() as u32,
-                            generated.completion_tokens,
-                        ),
                     },
-                )))
-                .is_err()
-            {
+                )));
                 return;
             }
+        };
 
-            let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "message_stop",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
-            )));
-        });
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "message_delta",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                    delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                        stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
+                    },
+                    usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                        prepared.prompt_tokens,
+                        generated.completion_tokens,
+                    ),
+                },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
 
-        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-            .into_response();
-    }
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+            "message_stop",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
+        )));
+    });
 
-    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-    let generated =
-        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared.clone(), max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await
-        {
-            Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
+    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+fn stream_plain(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        let id = next_id("cmpl");
+        let created = now_unix();
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
+                let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                    .id(id.clone())
+                    .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                    .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .text(delta.to_string())
+                        .build()])
+                    .build();
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            })
+            .await;
+
+        let _generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                    "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
+                }))));
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                return;
+            }
         };
 
+        let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id)
+            .object("text_completion".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .text(String::new())
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+    });
+
+    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+async fn respond_openai(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
+        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
+        .created(now_unix())
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
+            .index(0)
+            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+            .build()])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
+
+async fn respond_anthropic(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
         .id(next_id("msg"))
         .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
         .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-            text: generated.text,
-        }])
-        .model(model)
+        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }])
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
         .stop_reason(Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-            prompt_tokens,
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
         ))
         .build();
@@ -493,120 +710,24 @@ async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
 
-async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
-    let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
-        Ok(req) => req,
+async fn respond_plain(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
-    let model = resolve_model(&state, &req.model);
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(state.default_max_tokens);
-    let assets = match get_model_assets_cached(state.clone(), &model).await {
-        Ok(assets) => assets,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
-    };
-
-    let prepared = match assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&req.prompt) {
-        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => {
-            return json_error(
-                StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                format!("Failed to prepare completion prompt: {err}"),
-            );
-        }
-    };
-
-    if stream {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-        let state_clone = state.clone();
-        let assets_clone = assets.clone();
-        let prepared_clone = prepared.clone();
-        tokio::spawn(async move {
-            let id = next_id("cmpl");
-            let created = now_unix();
-
-            let generated = generate_prepared(
-                state_clone,
-                assets_clone,
-                prepared_clone,
-                max_tokens,
-                |delta| {
-                    let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-                        .id(id.clone())
-                        .object("text_completion".to_string())
-                        .created(created)
-                        .model(model.clone())
-                        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                            .index(0)
-                            .text(delta.to_string())
-                            .build()])
-                        .build();
-                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                    Ok(())
-                },
-            )
-            .await;
-
-            let _generated = match generated {
-                Ok(out) => out,
-                Err(err) => {
-                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                        "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
-                    }))));
-                    let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                    return;
-                }
-            };
-
-            let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id)
-                .object("text_completion".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(model)
-                .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .text(String::new())
-                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                    .build()])
-                .build();
-            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
-                return;
-            }
-
-            let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-        });
-
-        return Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-            .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-            .into_response();
-    }
-
-    let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-    let generated =
-        match generate_prepared(state, assets, prepared, max_tokens, |_delta| Ok(())).await {
-            Ok(out) => out,
-            Err(err) => return inference_error_response(err),
-        };
-
     let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
         .id(next_id("cmpl"))
         .object("text_completion".to_string())
         .created(now_unix())
-        .model(model)
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
         .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
             .index(0)
-            .text(generated.text)
+            .text(text)
             .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
             .build()])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prompt_tokens,
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
         )))
         .build();
@@ -624,13 +745,6 @@ fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
     })
 }
 
-fn resolve_model(state: &GatewayState, request_model: &str) -> String {
-    state
-        .force_model
-        .clone()
-        .unwrap_or_else(|| request_model.to_string())
-}
-
 fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
     (
         status,
@@ -639,14 +753,6 @@ fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
         .into_response()
 }
 
-fn inference_error_response(err: GenerationError) -> Response {
-    let status = match err {
-        GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
-        GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-    };
-    json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {err}"))
-}
-
 fn sse_data<T: Serialize>(payload: &T) -> Event {
     let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
     Event::default().data(data)
@@ -668,71 +774,3 @@ fn now_unix() -> i64 {
         .map(|duration| duration.as_secs() as i64)
         .unwrap_or(0)
 }
-
-async fn get_model_assets_cached(
-    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
-    model: &str,
-) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
-    {
-        let cache = state.model_cache.read().await;
-        if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
-            return Ok(assets.clone());
-        }
-    }
-
-    let load_lock = {
-        let mut locks = state.model_load_locks.lock().await;
-        locks
-            .entry(model.to_string())
-            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::new(Mutex::new(())))
-            .clone()
-    };
-    let _load_guard = load_lock.lock().await;
-
-    {
-        let cache = state.model_cache.read().await;
-        if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
-            return Ok(assets.clone());
-        }
-    }
-
-    let model_name = model.to_string();
-    let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
-        .await
-        .context("local model loader panicked")??;
-
-    let assets = Arc::new(assets);
-    let mut cache = state.model_cache.write().await;
-    cache.insert(model.to_string(), assets.clone());
-    Ok(assets)
-}
-
-async fn generate_prepared<F>(
-    state: Arc<GatewayState>,
-    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
-    prepared_prompt: catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt,
-    max_seq: u32,
-    mut on_delta: F,
-) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
-where
-    F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-{
-    let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
-        state.runtime.clone(),
-        ExecutionInvocation::from_prepared_prompt(assets, prepared_prompt, max_seq)?,
-        ExecutionStrategy::Run(execution_route(&state)),
-    );
-    let output = timeout(state.inference_timeout, request.run(&mut on_delta))
-        .await
-        .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(state.inference_timeout))??;
-
-    Ok(output)
-}
-
-fn execution_route(state: &GatewayState) -> ExecutionRoute {
-    if state.local {
-        ExecutionRoute::Local
-    } else {
-        ExecutionRoute::remote(state.node_id, state.retries, 0)
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index fd45ea1..26f4a7f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::bind_resolver_endpoint;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?.endpoint;
+    let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint;
     let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 28c8f9d..b8559c0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::bind_resolver_endpoint;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ struct DiscoveryEventContext<'a> {
 }
 
 pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let bound = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?;
+    let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?;
     let endpoint = bound.endpoint;
     let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
     let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 932e881..e4e18a2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{PeerTracker, RequestKind, MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::attach_discovery_lookups;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
             )
         })?
     };
-    let shared_dht = attach_discovery_lookups(&endpoint, true, true)
+    let shared_dht = DiscoveryBindings::attach(&endpoint, true, true)
         .context("failed to attach node discovery lookups")?
         .dht;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 7f55769..66b4b43 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -3,9 +3,11 @@ use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::{bind_resolver_endpoint, QuoteError, QuoteStream, QuoteStreamBuilder};
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::{DiscoveryEndpoint, QuoteError, QuoteStream};
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    execute_stream_event, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
 use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -15,8 +17,8 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegis
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
-const OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS: usize = 96;
-const OUTPUT_PREVIEW_TOKENS: usize = 24;
+
+type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
@@ -29,11 +31,7 @@ pub enum ExecutionRoute {
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRoute {
-    pub fn remote(
-        node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-        retries: usize,
-        backup_quotes: usize,
-    ) -> Self {
+    pub fn remote(node_id: Option<EndpointId>, retries: usize, backup_quotes: usize) -> Self {
         match node_id {
             Some(node_id) => Self::RemoteDirect(node_id),
             None => Self::RemoteDiscovery {
@@ -58,15 +56,9 @@ pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
 }
 
-pub struct ExecutionInvocation {
-    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
 pub struct ExecutionRequest {
     runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
-    invocation: ExecutionInvocation,
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
     strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
 }
 
@@ -75,33 +67,28 @@ struct DiscoverySession {
     quotes: QuoteStream<Locator>,
 }
 
-struct PreparedExecution {
-    _endpoint_guard: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
-    quote: GetQuoteResponse,
+struct QuotedDriver {
+    _endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
+    quote_id: String,
     driver: Box<dyn ExecuteDriver>,
 }
 
-pub struct ExecutionOutput {
-    pub token_bytes: Vec<u8>,
-    pub text: String,
-    pub completion_tokens: u32,
+impl QuotedDriver {
+    fn new<D>(endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>, quote_id: String, driver: D) -> Self
+    where
+        D: ExecuteDriver + 'static,
+    {
+        Self {
+            _endpoint: endpoint,
+            quote_id,
+            driver: Box::new(driver),
+        }
+    }
 }
 
-impl ExecutionInvocation {
-    pub fn from_prepared_prompt(
-        assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
-        prepared_prompt: PreparedPrompt,
-        max_seq: u32,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
-        let quote_req = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?;
-
-        Ok(Self {
-            assets,
-            quote_req,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        })
-    }
+pub struct ExecutionOutput {
+    pub output: Vec<u8>,
+    pub completion_tokens: u32,
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
@@ -118,7 +105,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
     }
 
-    fn local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
+    fn require_local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
         self.local_executor
             .clone()
             .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("local execution requested but no local executor is configured"))
@@ -128,50 +115,35 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
 impl ExecutionRequest {
     pub fn new(
         runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
-        invocation: ExecutionInvocation,
+        assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+        prepared_prompt: PreparedPrompt,
+        max_seq: u32,
         strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
-    ) -> Self {
-        Self {
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        Ok(Self {
             runtime,
-            invocation,
+            quote_req: assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?,
             strategy,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub async fn run<S>(&self, sink: &mut S) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
-        self.run_strategy(&self.strategy, sink).await
+        })
     }
 
-    async fn run_strategy<S>(
-        &self,
-        strategy: &ExecutionStrategy,
-        sink: &mut S,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
-        match strategy {
+    pub async fn run(&self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        match &self.strategy {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => self.run_route(route, sink).await,
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
                 let primary_output = self.run_route(primary, sink).await?;
-                let shadow_output = self.run_route(shadow, &mut |_: &str| Ok(())).await?;
+                let shadow_output = self.run_route(shadow, &mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
                 self.verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
                 Ok(primary_output)
             }
         }
     }
 
-    async fn run_route<S>(
+    async fn run_route(
         &self,
         route: &ExecutionRoute,
-        sink: &mut S,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match route {
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
                 retries,
@@ -180,54 +152,46 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
                 self.execute_discovered(*retries, *backup_quotes, sink)
                     .await
             }
-            route => {
-                let mut prepared = self.prepare_execution(route).await?;
-                self.execute_prepared(&mut prepared, sink).await
+            ExecutionRoute::Local => {
+                let executor = self.runtime.require_local_executor()?;
+                let quoted = self
+                    .quote_driver(None, executor, || "local quote failed".to_string())
+                    .await?;
+                self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await
+            }
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
+                let endpoint = Arc::new(DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint);
+                let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, (*node_id).into())
+                    .await
+                    .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
+                let quoted = self
+                    .quote_driver(Some(endpoint), RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel), || {
+                        format!("node {node_id} declined quote")
+                    })
+                    .await?;
+                self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await
             }
         }
     }
 
-    async fn prepare_execution(&self, route: &ExecutionRoute) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        match route {
-            ExecutionRoute::Local => self.prepare_local_execution().await,
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => self.prepare_direct_execution(*node_id).await,
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { .. } => self.prepare_discovery_execution().await,
-        }
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_local_execution(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        let mut executor = self.runtime.local_executor()?;
-        let quote = executor
-            .get_quote(self.invocation.quote_req.clone())
-            .await
-            .context("local quote failed")?;
-        Ok(PreparedExecution::from_local(executor, quote))
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_direct_execution(
+    async fn quote_driver<D>(
         &self,
-        node_id: EndpointId,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        let endpoint = Arc::new(bind_resolver_endpoint().await?.endpoint);
-        let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
-            .await
-            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
-        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
+        endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
+        mut driver: D,
+        context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedDriver>
+    where
+        D: ExecuteDriver + 'static,
+    {
         let quote = driver
-            .get_quote(self.invocation.quote_req.clone())
+            .get_quote(self.quote_req.clone())
             .await
-            .with_context(|| format!("node {node_id} declined quote"))?;
-
-        Ok(PreparedExecution::from_remote(endpoint, driver, quote))
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_discovery_execution(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        let mut discovery = self.start_discovery_session().await?;
-        self.next_accepted_execution(&mut discovery).await
+            .with_context(context)?;
+        Ok(QuotedDriver::new(endpoint, quote.quote_id, driver))
     }
 
     async fn start_discovery_session(&self) -> anyhow::Result<DiscoverySession> {
-        let bound = bind_resolver_endpoint().await?;
+        let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?;
         let endpoint = Arc::new(bound.endpoint);
         let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
         let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
@@ -243,24 +207,24 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 
         Ok(DiscoverySession {
             endpoint,
-            quotes: QuoteStreamBuilder::new(self.invocation.quote_req.clone()).start(locator),
+            quotes: QuoteStream::from_request(locator, self.quote_req.clone()),
         })
     }
 
     async fn next_accepted_execution(
         &self,
         discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedDriver> {
         let mut last_decline = None;
         let mut last_connect_error = None;
 
         while let Some(result) = discovery.quotes.next().await {
             match result {
                 Ok((client, quote)) => {
-                    return Ok(PreparedExecution::from_remote(
-                        discovery.endpoint.clone(),
+                    return Ok(QuotedDriver::new(
+                        Some(discovery.endpoint.clone()),
+                        quote.quote_id,
                         client,
-                        quote,
                     ));
                 }
                 Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
@@ -284,15 +248,12 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
     }
 
-    async fn execute_discovered<S>(
+    async fn execute_discovered(
         &self,
         retries: usize,
         backup_quotes: usize,
-        sink: &mut S,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         let mut discovery = self.start_discovery_session().await?;
         let mut buffered = VecDeque::new();
         let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
@@ -300,9 +261,10 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
 
         for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-            let prepared = self
-                .next_prepared_execution(&mut discovery, &mut buffered)
-                .await?;
+            let prepared = match buffered.pop_front() {
+                Some(prepared) => prepared,
+                None => self.next_accepted_execution(&mut discovery).await?,
+            };
 
             match self
                 .execute_with_prefetch(prepared, &mut discovery, &mut buffered, backup_quotes, sink)
@@ -321,33 +283,15 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
     }
 
-    async fn next_prepared_execution(
-        &self,
-        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
-        buffered: &mut VecDeque<PreparedExecution>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        if let Some(prepared) = buffered.pop_front() {
-            return Ok(prepared);
-        }
-
-        self.next_accepted_execution(discovery).await
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_with_prefetch<S>(
+    async fn execute_with_prefetch(
         &self,
-        prepared: PreparedExecution,
+        quoted: QuotedDriver,
         discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
-        buffered: &mut VecDeque<PreparedExecution>,
+        buffered: &mut VecDeque<QuotedDriver>,
         backup_quotes: usize,
-        sink: &mut S,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
-        let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move {
-            let mut prepared = prepared;
-            self.execute_prepared(&mut prepared, sink).await
-        });
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move { self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await });
         let mut discovery_done = false;
 
         loop {
@@ -366,59 +310,40 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         }
     }
 
-    async fn execute_prepared<S>(
+    async fn execute_quoted(
         &self,
-        prepared: &mut PreparedExecution,
-        sink: &mut S,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        S: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()>,
-    {
-        let mut stream = prepared.start_progress_stream().await?;
-        let mut decoder = self
-            .invocation
-            .assets
-            .create_detokenizer(&self.invocation.stop_token_ids);
-        let mut token_bytes = Vec::new();
+        mut quoted: QuotedDriver,
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let mut stream = quoted
+            .driver
+            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
+                quote_id: quoted.quote_id.clone(),
+                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+            })
+            .await
+            .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
+        let mut output = Vec::new();
         let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
 
-        while let Some(progress) = stream.next().await {
-            let progress = progress.context("execution stream failed")?;
-            let status =
-                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified);
-            completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress.progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-
-            if !progress.chunk.is_empty() {
-                token_bytes.extend_from_slice(&progress.chunk);
-
-                let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&progress.chunk)
-                    .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed token batch: {err}"))?;
-                let token_ids: Vec<i32> = token_ids
-                    .into_iter()
-                    .map(|token| {
-                        i32::try_from(token)
-                            .map_err(|_| anyhow!("streamed token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
-                    })
-                    .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
-                let delta = decoder
-                    .push_tokens(&token_ids)
-                    .context("failed to detokenize streamed token batch")?;
-                if !delta.is_empty() {
-                    sink(&delta)?;
+        while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
+            if let Some(status) = self.consume_stream_event(
+                event.context("execution stream failed")?,
+                &mut output,
+                &mut completion_tokens,
+                sink,
+            )? {
+                if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+                    anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
+                }
+                if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
+                    break;
                 }
-            }
-
-            if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-                anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
-            }
-            if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
-                break;
             }
         }
 
         Ok(ExecutionOutput {
-            token_bytes,
-            text: decoder.finish(),
+            output,
             completion_tokens,
         })
     }
@@ -428,85 +353,86 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         primary: &ExecutionOutput,
         shadow: &ExecutionOutput,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-        if primary.token_bytes == shadow.token_bytes {
+        if primary.output == shadow.output {
             return Ok(());
         }
 
-        let primary_tokens = decode_token_ids(&primary.token_bytes)
-            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode primary output tokens: {err}"))?;
-        let shadow_tokens = decode_token_ids(&shadow.token_bytes)
-            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode shadow output tokens: {err}"))?;
+        if let (Ok(primary_tokens), Ok(shadow_tokens)) = (
+            decode_token_ids(&primary.output),
+            decode_token_ids(&shadow.output),
+        ) {
+            let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
+                .iter()
+                .zip(&shadow_tokens)
+                .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
+                .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
+            let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+            let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+            anyhow::bail!(
+                "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}",
+                mismatch_index,
+                primary_token,
+                shadow_token,
+                primary_tokens.len(),
+                shadow_tokens.len(),
+            );
+        }
 
-        let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
+        let mismatch_index = primary
+            .output
             .iter()
-            .zip(&shadow_tokens)
+            .zip(&shadow.output)
             .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
-
-        let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-        let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-        let primary_preview = self.decode_preview(&primary_tokens);
-        let shadow_preview = self.decode_preview(&shadow_tokens);
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary.output.len().min(shadow.output.len()));
+        let primary_byte = primary.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+        let shadow_byte = shadow.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
 
         anyhow::bail!(
-            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}; primary_preview={:?}; shadow_preview={:?}",
+            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at byte {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_bytes={} shadow_bytes={}",
             mismatch_index,
-            primary_token,
-            shadow_token,
-            primary_tokens.len(),
-            shadow_tokens.len(),
-            primary_preview,
-            shadow_preview,
+            primary_byte,
+            shadow_byte,
+            primary.output.len(),
+            shadow.output.len(),
         );
     }
 
-    fn decode_preview(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> String {
-        let end = token_ids.len().min(OUTPUT_PREVIEW_TOKENS);
-        let mut preview = self
-            .invocation
-            .assets
-            .decode_tokens(&token_ids[..end])
-            .unwrap_or_else(|_| format!("{:?}", &token_ids[..end]));
-        if preview.chars().count() > OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS {
-            preview = preview.chars().take(OUTPUT_PREVIEW_CHARS).collect();
-            preview.push_str("...");
-        } else if end < token_ids.len() {
-            preview.push_str("...");
-        }
-        preview
-    }
-}
-
-impl PreparedExecution {
-    fn from_remote(
-        endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
-        driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
-        quote: GetQuoteResponse,
-    ) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            _endpoint_guard: Some(endpoint),
-            quote,
-            driver: Box::new(driver),
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn from_local(driver: impl ExecuteDriver + 'static, quote: GetQuoteResponse) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            _endpoint_guard: None,
-            quote,
-            driver: Box::new(driver),
-        }
-    }
+    fn consume_stream_event(
+        &self,
+        event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
+        output: &mut Vec<u8>,
+        completion_tokens: &mut u32,
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ExecutionStatus>> {
+        let (status, progress) = match event.event {
+            Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
+                if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..) {
+                    if !output_chunk.is_empty() {
+                        output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
+                        sink(output_chunk)?;
+                    }
+                }
+                (
+                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status)
+                        .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                    snapshot.progress,
+                )
+            }
+            Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => {
+                if !progress.output_chunk.is_empty() {
+                    output.extend_from_slice(&progress.output_chunk);
+                    sink(&progress.output_chunk)?;
+                }
+                (
+                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status)
+                        .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                    progress.progress,
+                )
+            }
+            None => return Ok(None),
+        };
 
-    async fn start_progress_stream(
-        &mut self,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::driver::ExecuteProgressStream> {
-        self.driver
-            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: self.quote.quote_id.clone(),
-                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
-            })
-            .await
-            .context("failed to start execution stream")
+        *completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
+        Ok(Some(status))
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 43d9c72..33c35a9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
 mod execution;
+mod text_output;
 
 #[derive(Parser)]
 #[command(name = "hellas")]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f62c4e0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+use crate::execution::ExecutionOutput;
+use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError};
+use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
+use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub struct TextOutputDecoder {
+    decoder: Detokenizer<'static>,
+}
+
+impl TextOutputDecoder {
+    pub fn new(assets: Arc<ModelAssets>, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Self {
+        let decoder = Detokenizer::new(
+            move |token_ids| {
+                let token_ids: Vec<u32> = token_ids
+                    .iter()
+                    .map(|&token| {
+                        u32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
+                            LLMError::TokenizerError(format!(
+                                "negative token id {token} cannot be decoded"
+                            ))
+                        })
+                    })
+                    .collect::<catgrad_llm::Result<_>>()?;
+                assets
+                    .decode_tokens(&token_ids)
+                    .map_err(|err| LLMError::TokenizerError(err.to_string()))
+            },
+            stop_token_ids,
+        );
+        Self { decoder }
+    }
+
+    pub fn decode_output(assets: &ModelAssets, output: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
+        let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&output.output)
+            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode output token payload: {err}"))?;
+        assets
+            .decode_tokens(&token_ids)
+            .context("failed to decode output text")
+    }
+
+    pub fn push_output(&mut self, output: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
+        let token_ids: Vec<i32> = decode_token_ids(output)
+            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed output batch: {err}"))?
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|token| {
+                i32::try_from(token)
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("output token id {token} exceeds i32 range"))
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<_, _>>()?;
+        self.decoder
+            .push_tokens(&token_ids)
+            .context("failed to detokenize streamed output batch")
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index fb7df29..99f5ef5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -27,3 +27,6 @@ hf-hub = "0.4"
 blake3 = "1"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 07c70af..8a3750f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
 use crate::backend::BackendInitError;
+use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
 use crate::state::StateError;
 use catgrad::abstract_interpreter::types::InterpreterError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::BackendError;
@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             ExecutorError::State(StateError::ExecutionNotFound(_)) => {
                 Status::not_found(err.to_string())
             }
-            ExecutorError::State(StateError::ResultNotAvailable(_)) => {
+            ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_)) => {
                 Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string())
             }
         }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 945d9b7..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/execute_worker.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,167 +0,0 @@
-use crate::catgrad_support;
-use crate::catgrad_support::ExecutionRunSpec;
-use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
-use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
-use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicBool, Ordering};
-use std::sync::{mpsc, Arc};
-use tracing::{info, warn};
-
-use super::{ExecutorError, ExecutorMessage};
-
-pub struct ExecuteWorker {
-    tx: mpsc::Sender<ExecuteJob>,
-    busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug)]
-pub enum ExecuteWorkerError {
-    Busy,
-    Stopped,
-}
-
-pub struct EnqueueError {
-    pub error: ExecuteWorkerError,
-    pub job: Box<ExecuteJob>,
-}
-
-pub struct ExecuteJob {
-    pub execution_id: String,
-    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    pub bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
-    pub stream_batch_size: u32,
-}
-
-impl ExecuteWorker {
-    pub fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::channel::<ExecuteJob>();
-        let busy = Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false));
-
-        let busy2 = busy.clone();
-        std::thread::Builder::new()
-            .name("hellas-execute-worker".to_string())
-            .spawn(move || worker_loop(rx, executor_tx, busy2))
-            .expect("failed to spawn execute worker thread");
-
-        Self { tx, busy }
-    }
-
-    pub fn try_enqueue(&self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), EnqueueError> {
-        match self
-            .busy
-            .compare_exchange(false, true, Ordering::AcqRel, Ordering::Acquire)
-        {
-            Ok(false) => self.tx.send(job).map_err(|err| {
-                self.busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
-                EnqueueError {
-                    error: ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped,
-                    job: Box::new(err.0),
-                }
-            }),
-            _ => Err(EnqueueError {
-                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Busy,
-                job: Box::new(job),
-            }),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub fn stopped() -> Self {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::channel::<ExecuteJob>();
-        drop(rx);
-        Self {
-            tx,
-            busy: Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(false)),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn worker_loop(
-    rx: mpsc::Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
-    executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-    busy: Arc<AtomicBool>,
-) {
-    while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
-        let exec_id = job.execution_id.clone();
-
-        // Candle backend types are not `UnwindSafe`; treat panic as job failure and continue.
-        let outcome = std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
-            run_job(job, executor_tx.clone())
-        }));
-        busy.store(false, Ordering::Release);
-        match outcome {
-            Ok(Ok(())) => {}
-            Ok(Err(err)) => {
-                warn!("execute worker job {exec_id} failed: {err}");
-                let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-                    execution_id: exec_id,
-                    result: None,
-                    status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
-                });
-            }
-            Err(_) => {
-                warn!("execute worker job {exec_id} panicked");
-                let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-                    execution_id: exec_id,
-                    result: None,
-                    status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Failed,
-                });
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn run_job(
-    job: ExecuteJob,
-    tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let execution_id = job.execution_id;
-    execute_plan_sync(
-        &execution_id,
-        job.plan,
-        job.bundle.as_ref(),
-        job.stream_batch_size,
-        &tx,
-    )?;
-    let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-        execution_id,
-        result: None,
-        status: crate::state::ExecutionStatus::Completed,
-    });
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn execute_plan_sync(
-    execution_id: &str,
-    plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    bundle: &ModelBundle,
-    stream_batch_size: u32,
-    tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let term: TypedTerm =
-        serde_json::from_slice(&plan.graph).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidGraph)?;
-
-    info!(execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
-
-    catgrad_support::run_graph_streaming(
-        bundle,
-        ExecutionRunSpec {
-            model_config_json: &plan.model_config_json,
-            encoded_input: &plan.input,
-            typed_term: &term,
-            prompt_tokens: plan.prompt_tokens,
-            max_new_tokens: plan.max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids: &plan.stop_token_ids,
-            stream_batch_size,
-        },
-        |progress, chunk| {
-            let _ = tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
-                execution_id: execution_id.to_string(),
-                chunk: chunk.to_vec(),
-                progress,
-            });
-        },
-    )?;
-
-    Ok(())
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
similarity index 58%
rename from crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
rename to crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 2aa68e8..ea5caba 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/dispatch.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,9 +1,12 @@
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse};
-
-use crate::execute_worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorkerError};
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use crate::weights::WeightsError;
-use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError};
+use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
+};
+
+use super::Executor;
 
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_execute(
@@ -12,15 +15,15 @@ impl Executor {
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
-        let plan = self.state.get_quote(&quote_id)?.clone();
+        let plan = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id)?.clone();
         let key = plan.weights_key.clone();
-        let bundle = self.weights.bundle(&key).await.map_err(|e| match e {
-            WeightsError::NotReady => ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(key.to_string()),
-            WeightsError::Failed(msg) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(msg),
-            other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-        })?;
+        let bundle = self
+            .weights
+            .bundle(&key)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(&key, error))?;
 
-        let execution_id = self.state.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
+        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
             plan,
@@ -30,9 +33,9 @@ impl Executor {
 
         let queued = match self.accept_execution(job) {
             Ok(queued) => queued,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = self.state.remove_execution(&execution_id);
-                return Err(err);
+            Err(error) => {
+                let _ = self.store.remove_execution(&execution_id);
+                return Err(error);
             }
         };
 
@@ -50,6 +53,23 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) fn handle_status(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.status_response(&request.execution_id)
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn handle_result(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let output = self.store.output(&request.execution_id)?;
+        Ok(ExecuteResultResponse {
+            output: output.to_vec(),
+        })
+    }
+
     fn accept_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<bool, ExecutorError> {
         match self.try_start_execution(job) {
             Ok(()) => Ok(false),
@@ -59,33 +79,26 @@ impl Executor {
                         capacity: self.queue_capacity,
                     });
                 }
-
-                self.pending_executions.push_back(*job);
+                self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
                 Ok(true)
             }
             Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Other(err)) => Err(err),
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Other(error)) => Err(error),
         }
     }
 
     fn try_start_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), StartExecutionError> {
         let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
-        match self.execute_worker.try_enqueue(job) {
+        match self.worker.try_enqueue(job) {
             Ok(()) => {
-                self.state
-                    .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)
+                self.store
+                    .mark_running(&execution_id)
                     .map_err(ExecutorError::from)?;
                 self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running);
                 Ok(())
             }
-            Err(EnqueueError {
-                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Busy,
-                job,
-            }) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
-            Err(EnqueueError {
-                error: ExecuteWorkerError::Stopped,
-                job: _job,
-            }) => {
+            Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
+            Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(_job)) => {
                 self.handle_complete(execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed)
             }
@@ -97,16 +110,14 @@ impl Executor {
             match self.try_start_execution(job) {
                 Ok(()) => return,
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
-                    // Another execution started before the completion event was processed.
-                    // Re-queue the job at the front and stop trying for now.
-                    self.pending_executions.push_front(*job);
+                    self.pending_executions.push_front(job);
                     return;
                 }
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => {
                     warn!("failed to start queued execution: executor channel closed");
                 }
-                Err(StartExecutionError::Other(err)) => {
-                    warn!("failed to start queued execution: {err:#}");
+                Err(StartExecutionError::Other(error)) => {
+                    warn!("failed to start queued execution: {error:#}");
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -122,16 +133,32 @@ impl Executor {
             self.handle_complete(execution_id.to_string(), None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
         }
     }
+
+    pub(super) fn handle_complete(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: String,
+        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+    ) {
+        let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
+        info!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
+
+        if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(&execution_id, status, output) {
+            warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {error}");
+        }
+
+        self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
+    }
 }
 
 enum StartExecutionError {
-    Busy(Box<ExecuteJob>),
+    Busy(ExecuteJob),
     Closed,
     Other(ExecutorError),
 }
 
 impl From<ExecutorError> for StartExecutionError {
-    fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
-        StartExecutionError::Other(err)
+    fn from(error: ExecutorError) -> Self {
+        StartExecutionError::Other(error)
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2eac7c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,117 @@
+mod execution;
+mod quote;
+mod subscriptions;
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests;
+
+use crate::backend;
+use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
+use crate::weights::{WeightsError, WeightsLocator, WeightsManager};
+use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+
+use super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
+use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
+
+pub struct Executor {
+    pub(super) notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+    pub(super) rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
+    pub(super) store: ExecutorState,
+    pub(super) subscriptions: HashMap<String, SubscriptionSet>,
+    pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
+    pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
+    pub(super) weights: WeightsManager,
+    pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
+    pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+}
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub fn spawn(
+        download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+        backend::create_backend()?;
+        let executor = Self {
+            notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
+            rx,
+            store: ExecutorState::new(),
+            subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
+            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+            queue_capacity,
+            weights: WeightsManager::new(download_policy),
+            worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
+            execute_policy,
+        };
+        tokio::spawn(executor.run());
+        Ok(ExecutorHandle { tx })
+    }
+
+    async fn run(mut self) {
+        while let Some(message) = self.rx.recv().await {
+            match message {
+                ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
+                    execution_id,
+                    reply,
+                } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_subscribe(execution_id));
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_execute(request).await);
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_status(request));
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_result(request));
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Progress {
+                    execution_id,
+                    output_chunk,
+                    progress,
+                } => {
+                    let _ = self
+                        .store
+                        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &output_chunk, progress);
+                    self.send_progress(
+                        &execution_id,
+                        ExecutionStatus::Running,
+                        progress,
+                        output_chunk,
+                    );
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::Complete {
+                    execution_id,
+                    output,
+                    status,
+                } => {
+                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, output, status);
+                    self.dispatch_next_execution();
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id } => {
+                    self.handle_subscriptions_closed(execution_id);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> ExecutorError {
+    ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
+}
+
+fn map_weights_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> ExecutorError {
+    match error {
+        WeightsError::NotReady => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
+        WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
+        other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2aed734
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,68 @@
+use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+use crate::weights::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition};
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+
+use super::{weights_not_ready_error, Executor};
+
+const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
+        &mut self,
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let (plan, graph_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
+        if !self
+            .execute_policy
+            .allows_execute(&graph_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
+        {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
+                "execute policy denied graph {graph_id} for model {}",
+                plan.weights_key.model_id
+            )));
+        }
+
+        self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan).await?;
+
+        let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
+        let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
+        let prompt_tokens = plan.prompt_tokens;
+        let max_new_tokens = plan.max_new_tokens;
+        let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(plan);
+
+        info!(
+            %quote_id,
+            %graph_id,
+            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+            model = model_id,
+            requested_revision,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            max_new_tokens,
+            "quoted graph execution"
+        );
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
+            quote_id,
+            amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(&self, plan: &ExecutionPlan) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let locator = &plan.weights_key;
+        match self.weights.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
+            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
+                if !has_cached_weights(locator) {
+                    return Err(weights_not_ready_error(locator));
+                }
+
+                self.weights
+                    .ensure_ready_wait(locator.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
+                    .await
+                    .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(locator, error))
+            }
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(error)),
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..53c048d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,118 @@
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStatusResponse};
+
+use super::super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
+use super::super::{spawn_closed_monitor, LocalExecutionStream};
+use super::Executor;
+
+impl Executor {
+    pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: String,
+    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, crate::ExecutorError> {
+        let snapshot = self.stream_snapshot(&execution_id)?;
+
+        if matches!(
+            ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status),
+            Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
+        ) {
+            return Ok(LocalExecutionStream::new(snapshot, None));
+        }
+
+        let subscriptions = self
+            .subscriptions
+            .entry(execution_id.clone())
+            .or_insert_with(SubscriptionSet::new);
+        let updates = subscriptions.updates.subscribe();
+
+        if !subscriptions.closed_monitor_running {
+            subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = true;
+            spawn_closed_monitor(
+                execution_id,
+                subscriptions.updates.clone(),
+                self.notify_tx.clone(),
+            );
+        }
+
+        Ok(LocalExecutionStream::new(snapshot, Some(updates)))
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn send_progress(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+        progress: u64,
+        output_chunk: Vec<u8>,
+    ) {
+        let Some(subscriptions) = self.subscriptions.get(execution_id) else {
+            return;
+        };
+
+        let _ = subscriptions.updates.send(ExecuteProgress {
+            status: status as i32,
+            progress,
+            output_chunk,
+        });
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
+        let progress = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
+        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn handle_subscriptions_closed(&mut self, execution_id: String) {
+        let should_remove = match self.subscriptions.get_mut(&execution_id) {
+            Some(subscriptions) => {
+                if subscriptions.updates.receiver_count() == 0 {
+                    subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = false;
+                    true
+                } else {
+                    subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = true;
+                    spawn_closed_monitor(
+                        execution_id.clone(),
+                        subscriptions.updates.clone(),
+                        self.notify_tx.clone(),
+                    );
+                    false
+                }
+            }
+            None => false,
+        };
+
+        if should_remove {
+            self.subscriptions.remove(&execution_id);
+
+            if matches!(
+                self.store.status(&execution_id),
+                Ok(ExecutionStatus::Pending)
+            ) {
+                self.cancel_pending_execution(&execution_id);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) fn status_response(
+        &self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, crate::ExecutorError> {
+        let (status, progress) = self.store.status_snapshot(execution_id)?;
+        Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
+            status: status as i32,
+            progress,
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn stream_snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecuteSnapshot, crate::ExecutorError> {
+        Ok(self.store.snapshot(execution_id)?.into())
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<crate::state::ExecutionSnapshot> for ExecuteSnapshot {
+    fn from(snapshot: crate::state::ExecutionSnapshot) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            status: snapshot.status as i32,
+            progress: snapshot.progress,
+            output: snapshot.output,
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4e6bef9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,270 @@
+use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+
+use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
+use crate::weights::{WeightsLocator, WeightsManager};
+use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{execute_stream_event, ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus};
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
+
+use super::super::{ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
+use super::Executor;
+
+fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
+    ExecutionPlan {
+        graph: Vec::new(),
+        model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+        weights_key: WeightsLocator {
+            model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
+            revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
+        },
+        input: Vec::new(),
+        prompt_tokens: 0,
+        max_new_tokens: crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
+        stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
+    }
+}
+
+fn test_executor(
+    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+    rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
+) -> Executor {
+    Executor {
+        notify_tx,
+        rx,
+        store: ExecutorState::new(),
+        subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
+        pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
+        queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        weights: WeightsManager::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+        worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+    }
+}
+
+fn subscribe_stream(
+    executor: &mut Executor,
+    execution_id: String,
+) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
+    executor.handle_subscribe(execution_id)
+}
+
+async fn expect_snapshot(
+    stream: &mut LocalExecutionStream,
+) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteSnapshot {
+    let event = stream
+        .next()
+        .await
+        .expect("should receive event")
+        .expect("event should be valid");
+    match event.event {
+        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => snapshot,
+        _ => panic!("expected snapshot event"),
+    }
+}
+
+async fn expect_progress(
+    stream: &mut LocalExecutionStream,
+) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteProgress {
+    let event = stream
+        .next()
+        .await
+        .expect("should receive event")
+        .expect("event should be valid");
+    match event.event {
+        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => progress,
+        _ => panic!("expected progress event"),
+    }
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
+    let handle = Executor::spawn(
+        DownloadPolicy::default(),
+        ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+    )
+    .expect("executor should start");
+
+    let err = handle
+        .quote(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest {
+            graph: b"test-graph".to_vec(),
+            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+            ..Default::default()
+        })
+        .await
+        .expect_err("quote should fail");
+    assert!(matches!(err, ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)));
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
+    let handle = Executor::spawn(
+        DownloadPolicy::default(),
+        ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+    )
+    .expect("executor should start");
+
+    let result = handle
+        .start_execution(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest {
+            quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
+            stream_batch_size: None,
+        })
+        .await;
+    assert!(result.is_err());
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn output_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(
+        mpsc::unbounded_channel::<ExecutorMessage>().0.downgrade(),
+        rx,
+    );
+
+    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+    let execution_id = executor
+        .store
+        .create_execution(quote_id)
+        .expect("execution should be created");
+
+    let err = executor
+        .handle_result(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
+            execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+        })
+        .expect_err("output should not be available yet");
+    assert!(matches!(
+        err,
+        ExecutorError::State(crate::state::StateError::OutputNotAvailable(id)) if id == execution_id
+    ));
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+
+    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+    let execution_id = executor
+        .store
+        .create_execution(quote_id)
+        .expect("execution should be created");
+    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
+
+    let mut updates =
+        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id.clone()).expect("subscribe should succeed");
+    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
+
+    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
+    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
+    assert!(initial.output.is_empty());
+
+    executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
+    let completed = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
+    assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
+    assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
+    assert!(completed.output_chunk.is_empty());
+    assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_output() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+
+    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+    let execution_id = executor
+        .store
+        .create_execution(quote_id)
+        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
+    executor
+        .store
+        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 1)
+        .unwrap();
+    executor
+        .store
+        .complete_execution(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let mut updates =
+        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id).expect("subscribe should succeed");
+    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
+
+    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
+    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
+    assert_eq!(initial.output, chunk);
+    assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_output_and_future_updates() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+
+    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+    let execution_id = executor
+        .store
+        .create_execution(quote_id)
+        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
+    executor
+        .store
+        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &first_chunk, 1)
+        .unwrap();
+    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
+
+    let mut updates =
+        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id.clone()).expect("subscribe should succeed");
+    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
+
+    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
+    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
+    assert_eq!(initial.output, first_chunk);
+
+    let second_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[22]);
+    executor.send_progress(
+        &execution_id,
+        ExecutionStatus::Running,
+        2,
+        second_chunk.clone(),
+    );
+    let update = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
+    assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
+    assert_eq!(update.progress, 2);
+    assert_eq!(update.output_chunk, second_chunk);
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
+    let (notify_tx, mut notify_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(notify_tx.downgrade(), rx);
+
+    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
+    let execution_id = executor
+        .store
+        .create_execution(quote_id)
+        .expect("execution should be created");
+
+    let updates = executor
+        .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
+        .expect("subscribe should succeed");
+    drop(updates);
+
+    match notify_rx.recv().await {
+        Some(ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed {
+            execution_id: closed_execution_id,
+        }) => {
+            assert_eq!(closed_execution_id, execution_id);
+            executor.handle_subscriptions_closed(closed_execution_id.clone());
+            assert!(!executor.subscriptions.contains_key(&closed_execution_id));
+        }
+        _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bfc18b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,132 @@
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteEventStream};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest,
+    GetQuoteResponse,
+};
+use std::pin::Pin;
+use tokio::sync::oneshot;
+use tonic::Status as TonicStatus;
+use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
+
+use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
+
+impl ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn send<T>(
+        &self,
+        make_message: impl FnOnce(oneshot::Sender<Result<T, ExecutorError>>) -> ExecutorMessage,
+    ) -> Result<T, ExecutorError> {
+        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
+        self.tx
+            .send(make_message(reply_tx))
+            .map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?;
+        reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
+    }
+
+    pub async fn quote(&self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn start_execution(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn execution_status(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn execution_result(
+        &self,
+        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    async fn subscribe_execution(
+        &self,
+        execution_id: String,
+    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
+            execution_id,
+            reply,
+        })
+        .await
+    }
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn get_quote(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<GetQuoteRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetQuoteResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?))
+    }
+
+    async fn execute(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.start_execution(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_status(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteStatusResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.execution_status(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
+    type ExecuteStreamStream =
+        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, TonicStatus>> + Send>>;
+
+    async fn execute_stream(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStreamStream>, Status> {
+        let execution_id = request.into_inner().execution_id;
+        let stream = self.subscribe_execution(execution_id).await?;
+        Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(stream) as Self::ExecuteStreamStream))
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_result(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<ExecuteResultRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResultResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.execution_result(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
+        self.quote(request).await.map_err(Into::into)
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_streaming(
+        &mut self,
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
+        let execution = self.start_execution(request).await?;
+        let stream = self.subscribe_execution(execution.execution_id).await?;
+        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c595757
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,57 @@
+mod actor;
+mod handle;
+mod stream;
+
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+};
+use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
+
+pub use actor::Executor;
+pub(crate) use stream::{spawn_closed_monitor, LocalExecutionStream};
+
+pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
+
+pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
+    Quote {
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    Subscribe {
+        execution_id: String,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    Execute {
+        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    Status {
+        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    Result {
+        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    Progress {
+        execution_id: String,
+        output_chunk: Vec<u8>,
+        progress: u64,
+    },
+    Complete {
+        execution_id: String,
+        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+    },
+    SubscriptionsClosed {
+        execution_id: String,
+    },
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ExecutorHandle {
+    pub(super) tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9be3cbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    execute_stream_event, ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStreamEvent,
+};
+use std::pin::Pin;
+use std::task::{Context, Poll};
+use tokio::sync::{broadcast, mpsc};
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::{errors::BroadcastStreamRecvError, BroadcastStream};
+use tokio_stream::Stream;
+use tonic::{Status, Status as TonicStatus};
+
+use super::ExecutorMessage;
+
+const EXECUTION_STREAM_BUFFER_CAPACITY: usize = 4096;
+
+pub(super) struct SubscriptionSet {
+    pub(super) updates: broadcast::Sender<ExecuteProgress>,
+    pub(super) closed_monitor_running: bool,
+}
+
+impl SubscriptionSet {
+    pub(super) fn new() -> Self {
+        let (updates, _rx) = broadcast::channel(EXECUTION_STREAM_BUFFER_CAPACITY);
+        Self {
+            updates,
+            closed_monitor_running: false,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) struct LocalExecutionStream {
+    initial: Option<ExecuteStreamEvent>,
+    updates: Option<BroadcastStream<ExecuteProgress>>,
+}
+
+impl LocalExecutionStream {
+    pub(super) fn new(
+        snapshot: ExecuteSnapshot,
+        updates: Option<broadcast::Receiver<ExecuteProgress>>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let updates = if matches!(
+            ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status),
+            Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
+        ) {
+            None
+        } else {
+            updates
+        };
+
+        Self {
+            initial: Some(ExecuteStreamEvent {
+                event: Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)),
+            }),
+            updates: updates.map(BroadcastStream::new),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Stream for LocalExecutionStream {
+    type Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, TonicStatus>;
+
+    fn poll_next(mut self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
+        if let Some(initial) = self.initial.take() {
+            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(initial)));
+        }
+
+        let poll = match self.updates.as_mut() {
+            Some(updates) => Pin::new(updates).poll_next(cx),
+            None => return Poll::Ready(None),
+        };
+
+        match poll {
+            Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(progress))) => {
+                if matches!(
+                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status),
+                    Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
+                ) {
+                    self.updates = None;
+                }
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(ExecuteStreamEvent {
+                    event: Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)),
+                })))
+            }
+            Poll::Ready(Some(Err(BroadcastStreamRecvError::Lagged(skipped)))) => {
+                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(Status::resource_exhausted(format!(
+                    "execution stream lagged by {skipped} updates"
+                )))))
+            }
+            Poll::Ready(None) => Poll::Ready(None),
+            Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn spawn_closed_monitor(
+    execution_id: String,
+    updates: broadcast::Sender<ExecuteProgress>,
+    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+) {
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        updates.closed().await;
+        let Some(notify_tx) = notify_tx.upgrade() else {
+            return;
+        };
+        let _ = notify_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id });
+    });
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index b715f65..f227a89 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -2,659 +2,19 @@
 extern crate tracing;
 
 mod backend;
-pub mod catgrad_support;
-mod dispatch;
 mod error;
-mod execute_worker;
+mod executor;
 pub mod model;
 pub mod policy;
-mod progress;
-mod quote;
+mod runner;
 mod state;
 mod weights;
+mod worker;
 
 pub use error::ExecutorError;
+pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle, DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY};
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 pub use model::ModelAssets;
 pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 
-use execute_worker::ExecuteWorker;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteProgressStream};
-use state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use weights::WeightsManager;
-
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-};
-use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
-use std::pin::Pin;
-use std::task::{Context, Poll};
-use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
-use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
-use tokio_stream::{Stream, StreamExt};
-use tonic::Status as TonicStatus;
-use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
-
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
-pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
-
-enum ExecutorMessage {
-    Quote {
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Subscribe {
-        execution_id: String,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Execute {
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Status {
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Result {
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Progress {
-        execution_id: String,
-        chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        progress: u64,
-    },
-    Complete {
-        execution_id: String,
-        result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-    },
-    WatcherClosed {
-        execution_id: String,
-        watcher_id: u64,
-    },
-}
-
-struct Watcher {
-    id: u64,
-    tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecuteProgress>,
-}
-
-struct WatcherRegistration {
-    execution_id: String,
-    watcher_id: u64,
-    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-}
-
-pub struct LocalExecuteStream {
-    rx: UnboundedReceiverStream<ExecuteProgress>,
-    watcher: Option<WatcherRegistration>,
-}
-
-impl LocalExecuteStream {
-    fn new(
-        rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecuteProgress>,
-        watcher: Option<WatcherRegistration>,
-    ) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            rx: UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx),
-            watcher,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl Stream for LocalExecuteStream {
-    type Item = Result<ExecuteProgress, Status>;
-
-    fn poll_next(mut self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
-        Pin::new(&mut self.rx)
-            .poll_next(cx)
-            .map(|next| next.map(Ok))
-    }
-}
-
-impl Drop for LocalExecuteStream {
-    fn drop(&mut self) {
-        let Some(watcher) = self.watcher.take() else {
-            return;
-        };
-        let Some(notify_tx) = watcher.notify_tx.upgrade() else {
-            return;
-        };
-        let _ = notify_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
-            execution_id: watcher.execution_id,
-            watcher_id: watcher.watcher_id,
-        });
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct Executor {
-    watcher_notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-    rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
-    state: ExecutorState,
-    watchers: HashMap<String, Vec<Watcher>>,
-    pending_executions: VecDeque<execute_worker::ExecuteJob>,
-    next_watcher_id: u64,
-    queue_capacity: usize,
-    weights: WeightsManager,
-    execute_worker: ExecuteWorker,
-    execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
-}
-
-impl Executor {
-    pub fn spawn(
-        download_policy: policy::DownloadPolicy,
-        execute_policy: policy::ExecutePolicy,
-        queue_capacity: usize,
-    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        crate::backend::create_backend()?;
-        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(download_policy);
-        let execute_worker = ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone());
-        let executor = Self {
-            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity,
-            weights,
-            execute_worker,
-            execute_policy,
-        };
-        tokio::spawn(executor.run());
-        Ok(ExecutorHandle { tx })
-    }
-
-    async fn run(mut self) {
-        while let Some(msg) = self.rx.recv().await {
-            match msg {
-                ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
-                    execution_id,
-                    reply,
-                } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_subscribe(execution_id));
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_execute(request).await);
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_status(request));
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_result(request));
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Progress {
-                    execution_id,
-                    chunk,
-                    progress,
-                } => {
-                    let _ = self
-                        .state
-                        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, progress);
-                    self.send_progress(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running, progress, chunk);
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-                    execution_id,
-                    result,
-                    status,
-                } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, result, status);
-                    self.dispatch_next_execution();
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
-                    execution_id,
-                    watcher_id,
-                } => {
-                    self.handle_watcher_closed(execution_id, watcher_id);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn handle_status(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let status = self.state.get_status(&request.execution_id)?;
-        let progress = self.state.get_progress(&request.execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        let result_bytes = self
-            .state
-            .get_result(&request.execution_id)
-            .map(|s| s.to_vec())
-            .unwrap_or_default();
-        Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
-            status: *status as i32,
-            progress,
-            result: result_bytes,
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn handle_result(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let result = self.state.get_result(&request.execution_id)?;
-        Ok(ExecuteResultResponse {
-            result: result.to_vec(),
-        })
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ExecutorHandle {
-    tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-}
-
-impl ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn send<T>(
-        &self,
-        make_msg: impl FnOnce(oneshot::Sender<Result<T, ExecutorError>>) -> ExecutorMessage,
-    ) -> Result<T, ExecutorError> {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        self.tx
-            .send(make_msg(reply_tx))
-            .map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?;
-        reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
-    }
-
-    pub async fn quote_local(
-        &self,
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn execute_local(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn status_local(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn result_local(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn subscribe_local(
-        &self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
-            execution_id,
-            reply,
-        })
-        .await
-    }
-}
-
-#[tonic::async_trait]
-impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn get_quote(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<GetQuoteRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<GetQuoteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.quote_local(request.into_inner()).await?))
-    }
-
-    async fn execute(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.execute_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_status(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteStatusResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.status_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    type ExecuteStreamStream =
-        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteProgress, TonicStatus>> + Send>>;
-
-    async fn execute_stream(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStreamStream>, Status> {
-        let exec_id = request.into_inner().execution_id;
-        let (initial, updates) = self.subscribe_local(exec_id).await?;
-        let initial_stream = tokio_stream::once(Ok::<_, TonicStatus>(initial));
-        let stream = initial_stream.chain(updates);
-        Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(stream) as Self::ExecuteStreamStream))
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_result(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteResultRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResultResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.result_local(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
-    }
-}
-
-#[tonic::async_trait]
-impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
-        self.quote_local(request).await.map_err(Into::into)
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_streaming(
-        &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status> {
-        let execution = self.execute_local(request).await?;
-        let (initial, updates) = self.subscribe_local(execution.execution_id).await?;
-        let initial_stream = tokio_stream::once(Ok::<_, Status>(initial));
-        Ok(Box::pin(initial_stream.chain(updates)))
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-    use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
-    use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-    use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus;
-    use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
-
-    fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
-        ExecutionPlan {
-            graph: Vec::new(),
-            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
-            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-                model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
-                revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
-            },
-            input: Vec::new(),
-            prompt_tokens: 0,
-            max_new_tokens: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-            stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn(
-            DownloadPolicy::default(),
-            ExecutePolicy::default(),
-            DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        )
-        .expect("executor should start");
-
-        let err = handle
-            .quote_local(GetQuoteRequest {
-                graph: b"test-graph".to_vec(),
-                model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
-                ..Default::default()
-            })
-            .await
-            .expect_err("quote should fail");
-        assert!(matches!(err, ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)));
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
-        let handle = Executor::spawn(
-            DownloadPolicy::default(),
-            ExecutePolicy::default(),
-            DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        )
-        .expect("executor should start");
-
-        let result = handle
-            .execute_local(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
-                stream_batch_size: None,
-            })
-            .await;
-        assert!(result.is_err());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn result_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
-        let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut executor = Executor {
-            watcher_notify_tx: mpsc::unbounded_channel::<ExecutorMessage>().0.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        };
-
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-        let execution_id = executor
-            .state
-            .create_execution(quote_id)
-            .expect("execution should be created");
-
-        let err = executor
-            .handle_result(ExecuteResultRequest {
-                execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-            })
-            .expect_err("result should not be available yet");
-        assert!(matches!(
-            err,
-            ExecutorError::State(state::StateError::ResultNotAvailable(id)) if id == execution_id
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut executor = Executor {
-            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        };
-
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-        let execution_id = executor
-            .state
-            .create_execution(quote_id)
-            .expect("execution should be created");
-        executor
-            .state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)
-            .unwrap();
-
-        let (initial, mut updates) = executor
-            .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
-            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
-
-        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-        assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
-        assert!(initial.chunk.is_empty());
-
-        executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
-        let completed = updates
-            .next()
-            .await
-            .expect("should receive completion")
-            .expect("completion should be valid");
-        assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
-        assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
-        assert!(completed.chunk.is_empty());
-        assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_result() {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut executor = Executor {
-            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        };
-
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-        let execution_id = executor
-            .state
-            .create_execution(quote_id)
-            .expect("execution should be created");
-        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
-        executor
-            .state
-            .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 1)
-            .unwrap();
-        executor
-            .state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed)
-            .unwrap();
-
-        let (initial, mut updates) = executor
-            .handle_subscribe(execution_id)
-            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
-
-        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
-        assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
-        assert_eq!(initial.chunk, chunk);
-        assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_result_and_future_updates() {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut executor = Executor {
-            watcher_notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        };
-
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-        let execution_id = executor
-            .state
-            .create_execution(quote_id)
-            .expect("execution should be created");
-        let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
-        executor
-            .state
-            .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &first_chunk, 1)
-            .unwrap();
-        executor
-            .state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running)
-            .unwrap();
-
-        let (initial, mut updates) = executor
-            .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
-            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
-
-        assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-        assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
-        assert_eq!(initial.chunk, first_chunk);
-
-        let second_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[22]);
-        executor.send_progress(
-            &execution_id,
-            ExecutionStatus::Running,
-            2,
-            second_chunk.clone(),
-        );
-        let update = updates
-            .next()
-            .await
-            .expect("should receive progress")
-            .expect("progress should be valid");
-        assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-        assert_eq!(update.progress, 2);
-        assert_eq!(update.chunk, second_chunk);
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn dropped_subscription_notifies_executor() {
-        let (notify_tx, mut notify_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut executor = Executor {
-            watcher_notify_tx: notify_tx.downgrade(),
-            rx,
-            state: ExecutorState::new(),
-            watchers: HashMap::new(),
-            pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-            next_watcher_id: 0,
-            queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            weights: WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-            execute_worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-            execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        };
-
-        let quote_id = executor.state.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-        let execution_id = executor
-            .state
-            .create_execution(quote_id)
-            .expect("execution should be created");
-        executor
-            .state
-            .set_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Pending)
-            .unwrap();
-
-        let (_initial, updates) = executor
-            .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
-            .expect("subscribe should succeed");
-        drop(updates);
-
-        match notify_rx.recv().await {
-            Some(ExecutorMessage::WatcherClosed {
-                execution_id: closed_execution_id,
-                watcher_id,
-            }) => {
-                assert_eq!(closed_execution_id, execution_id);
-                assert_eq!(watcher_id, 0);
-            }
-            _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model.rs b/crates/executor/src/model.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index d241168..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/model.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,405 +0,0 @@
-use std::path::PathBuf;
-
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
-use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
-use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
-use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
-use hf_hub::api::sync::{ApiBuilder, ApiError};
-use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
-use serde_json::Value;
-use thiserror::Error;
-use tokenizers::{Error as TokenizerError, Tokenizer};
-
-use crate::weights::DEFAULT_REF;
-
-type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
-
-#[derive(Debug, Error)]
-pub enum ModelAssetsError {
-    #[error("model id is empty")]
-    EmptyModelId,
-    #[error("model revision is empty")]
-    EmptyModelRevision,
-    #[error("failed to initialize Hugging Face API")]
-    BuildHfApi {
-        #[source]
-        source: ApiError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to fetch {file} for {model_id}@{revision}")]
-    FetchModelMetadata {
-        model_id: String,
-        revision: String,
-        file: &'static str,
-        #[source]
-        source: ApiError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to read model config {path:?}")]
-    ReadModelConfig {
-        path: PathBuf,
-        #[source]
-        source: std::io::Error,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to parse model config JSON")]
-    ParseModelConfig {
-        #[source]
-        source: serde_json::Error,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to construct model config")]
-    ConstructModelConfig {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to load tokenizer {path:?}")]
-    LoadTokenizer {
-        path: PathBuf,
-        #[source]
-        source: TokenizerError,
-    },
-    #[error("model does not expose a chat template")]
-    MissingChatTemplate,
-    #[error("failed to prepare plain prompt")]
-    PreparePlainPrompt {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to prepare chat messages")]
-    PrepareMessages {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    #[error("negative prompt token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
-    NegativePromptTokenId { token: i32 },
-    #[error("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
-    NegativeStopTokenId { token: i32 },
-    #[error("failed to build graph model")]
-    BuildGraphModel {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to construct typed graph term")]
-    MissingTypedGraphTerm,
-    #[error("failed to serialize graph")]
-    SerializeGraph {
-        #[source]
-        source: serde_json::Error,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to decode tokens")]
-    DecodeTokens {
-        #[source]
-        source: TokenizerError,
-    },
-    #[error(
-        "prompt too long for current catgrad prefill on {architecture}: {prompt_tokens} tokens exceeds limit {limit}"
-    )]
-    PromptTooLong {
-        architecture: String,
-        prompt_tokens: usize,
-        limit: usize,
-    },
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-struct ModelSpec {
-    id: String,
-    revision: String,
-}
-
-impl ModelSpec {
-    fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
-        let raw = raw.trim();
-        if raw.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
-        }
-
-        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
-            Some((id, revision)) => {
-                let id = id.trim();
-                let revision = revision.trim();
-                if id.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
-                }
-                if revision.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision);
-                }
-                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
-            }
-            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_REF.to_string()),
-        };
-
-        Ok(Self { id, revision })
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct ModelAssets {
-    model: ModelSpec,
-    config: Value,
-    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
-    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
-    chat_template: Option<String>,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
-impl ModelAssets {
-    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
-        let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
-        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
-        let model_config_json =
-            std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
-                path: config_path.clone(),
-                source,
-            })?;
-        let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
-
-        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
-        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
-
-        let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path).map_err(|source| {
-            ModelAssetsError::LoadTokenizer {
-                path: tokenizer_path,
-                source,
-            }
-        })?;
-
-        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
-            Ok(template) => Some(
-                template
-                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
-                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
-            ),
-            Err(_) => None,
-        };
-
-        Ok(Self {
-            model,
-            config,
-            model_config_json,
-            tokenizer,
-            chat_template,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub fn build_quote_request(
-        &self,
-        prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
-        max_seq: u32,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
-        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&self.config, prepared_prompt.input_ids.len())?;
-        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
-        let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
-            ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
-        })?;
-        let stop_token_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids, |token| {
-            ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { token }
-        })?;
-
-        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
-            huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
-            huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
-            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
-            graph,
-            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
-            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
-            max_new_tokens: max_seq,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePlainPrompt { source })
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_messages(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        let chat_template = self
-            .chat_template
-            .as_ref()
-            .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingChatTemplate)?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
-            &self.tokenizer,
-            chat_template,
-            messages,
-            &self.stop_token_ids,
-        )
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PrepareMessages { source })
-    }
-
-    pub fn create_detokenizer<'a>(&'a self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'a> {
-        Detokenizer::from_tokenizer(&self.tokenizer, stop_token_ids)
-    }
-
-    pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> Result<String> {
-        self.tokenizer
-            .decode(token_ids, false)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::DecodeTokens { source })
-    }
-}
-
-pub fn validate_execution_config(
-    model_config_json: &[u8],
-    prompt_tokens: usize,
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-) -> Result<()> {
-    let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
-    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, prompt_tokens)?;
-    let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens.saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
-    let _ = get_model(&config, max_sequence_length)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn encode_i32_tokens(
-    token_ids: &[i32],
-    make_error: impl Fn(i32) -> ModelAssetsError,
-) -> Result<Vec<u32>> {
-    token_ids
-        .iter()
-        .map(|&token| u32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| make_error(token)))
-        .collect()
-}
-
-fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
-    let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
-    let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
-        .ok()
-        .or_else(|| std::env::var("HUGGING_FACE_HUB_TOKEN").ok())
-        .map(|token| token.trim().to_string())
-        .filter(|token| !token.is_empty());
-    if let Some(token) = env_token {
-        builder = builder.with_token(Some(token));
-    }
-
-    let api = builder
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildHfApi { source })?;
-    let repo = api.repo(Repo::with_revision(
-        model.id.clone(),
-        RepoType::Model,
-        model.revision.clone(),
-    ));
-
-    let config =
-        repo.get("config.json")
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
-                model_id: model.id.clone(),
-                revision: model.revision.clone(),
-                file: "config.json",
-                source,
-            })?;
-    let tokenizer =
-        repo.get("tokenizer.json")
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
-                model_id: model.id.clone(),
-                revision: model.revision.clone(),
-                file: "tokenizer.json",
-                source,
-            })?;
-
-    Ok((config, tokenizer))
-}
-
-fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildGraphModel { source })?;
-    let typed_term = model
-        .term()
-        .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingTypedGraphTerm)?;
-    serde_json::to_vec(&typed_term).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeGraph { source })
-}
-
-fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
-    let Some((architecture, limit)) = prefill_prompt_limit(config) else {
-        return Ok(());
-    };
-
-    if prompt_tokens > limit {
-        return Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
-            architecture: architecture.to_string(),
-            prompt_tokens,
-            limit,
-        });
-    }
-
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn prefill_prompt_limit(config: &Value) -> Option<(&str, usize)> {
-    let architecture = config.get("architectures")?.get(0)?.as_str()?;
-    match architecture {
-        "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
-            Some((architecture, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE))
-        }
-        _ => None,
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::ModelSpec;
-    use crate::weights::DEFAULT_REF;
-    use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
-    use serde_json::json;
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_REF);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
-        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_qwen3_5_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"]
-        });
-
-        let err = super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1)
-            .unwrap_err();
-        assert!(matches!(
-            err,
-            super::ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_olmo_hybrid_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["OlmoHybridForCausalLM"]
-        });
-
-        let err = super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1)
-            .unwrap_err();
-        assert!(matches!(
-            err,
-            super::ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn allows_long_prefill_for_non_chunked_models() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"]
-        });
-
-        super::validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap();
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4e78fcd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, PreparedPrompt};
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use serde_json::Value;
+use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
+
+use super::config::{build_graph_bytes, encode_i32_tokens, validate_prefill_prompt_length};
+use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
+use super::spec::ModelSpec;
+use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+
+pub struct ModelAssets {
+    model: ModelSpec,
+    config: Value,
+    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
+    chat_template: Option<String>,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+impl ModelAssets {
+    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+        let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
+        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
+        let model_config_json =
+            std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
+                path: config_path.clone(),
+                source,
+            })?;
+        let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
+
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
+        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
+
+        let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path).map_err(|source| {
+            ModelAssetsError::LoadTokenizer {
+                path: tokenizer_path,
+                source,
+            }
+        })?;
+
+        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
+            Ok(template) => Some(
+                template
+                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
+                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
+            ),
+            Err(_) => None,
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            model,
+            config,
+            model_config_json,
+            tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn build_quote_request(
+        &self,
+        prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
+        max_seq: u32,
+    ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
+        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&self.config, prepared_prompt.input_ids.len())?;
+        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
+        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
+        let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
+            ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
+        })?;
+        let stop_token_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids, |token| {
+            ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { token }
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
+            huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
+            huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
+            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
+            graph,
+            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
+            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
+            max_new_tokens: max_seq,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePlainPrompt { source })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_messages(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        let chat_template = self
+            .chat_template
+            .as_ref()
+            .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingChatTemplate)?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+            &self.tokenizer,
+            chat_template,
+            messages,
+            &self.stop_token_ids,
+        )
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PrepareMessages { source })
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_detokenizer<'a>(&'a self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'a> {
+        Detokenizer::from_tokenizer(&self.tokenizer, stop_token_ids)
+    }
+
+    pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> Result<String> {
+        self.tokenizer
+            .decode(token_ids, false)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::DecodeTokens { source })
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f66f1fb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
+use serde_json::Value;
+
+use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+
+pub(crate) fn validate_execution_config(
+    model_config_json: &[u8],
+    prompt_tokens: usize,
+    max_new_tokens: u32,
+) -> Result<()> {
+    let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
+    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, prompt_tokens)?;
+    let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens.saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
+    let _ = get_model(&config, max_sequence_length)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
+    token_ids: &[i32],
+    make_error: impl Fn(i32) -> ModelAssetsError,
+) -> Result<Vec<u32>> {
+    token_ids
+        .iter()
+        .map(|&token| u32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| make_error(token)))
+        .collect()
+}
+
+pub(super) fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildGraphModel { source })?;
+    let typed_term = model
+        .term()
+        .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingTypedGraphTerm)?;
+    serde_json::to_vec(&typed_term).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeGraph { source })
+}
+
+pub(super) fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
+    let Some((architecture, limit)) = prefill_prompt_limit(config) else {
+        return Ok(());
+    };
+
+    if prompt_tokens > limit {
+        return Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
+            architecture: architecture.to_string(),
+            prompt_tokens,
+            limit,
+        });
+    }
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn prefill_prompt_limit(config: &Value) -> Option<(&str, usize)> {
+    let architecture = config.get("architectures")?.get(0)?.as_str()?;
+    match architecture {
+        "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
+            Some((architecture, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE))
+        }
+        _ => None,
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::validate_prefill_prompt_length;
+    use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
+    use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+    use serde_json::json;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_qwen3_5_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"]
+        });
+
+        let err = validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(matches!(
+            err,
+            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_olmo_hybrid_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["OlmoHybridForCausalLM"]
+        });
+
+        let err = validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(matches!(
+            err,
+            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn allows_long_prefill_for_non_chunked_models() {
+        let config = json!({
+            "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"]
+        });
+
+        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap();
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ffa2387
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiBuilder;
+use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
+
+use super::spec::ModelSpec;
+use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+
+pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+    let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
+    let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
+        .ok()
+        .or_else(|| std::env::var("HUGGING_FACE_HUB_TOKEN").ok())
+        .map(|token| token.trim().to_string())
+        .filter(|token| !token.is_empty());
+    if let Some(token) = env_token {
+        builder = builder.with_token(Some(token));
+    }
+
+    let api = builder
+        .build()
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildHfApi { source })?;
+    let repo = api.repo(Repo::with_revision(
+        model.id.clone(),
+        RepoType::Model,
+        model.revision.clone(),
+    ));
+
+    let config =
+        repo.get("config.json")
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+                model_id: model.id.clone(),
+                revision: model.revision.clone(),
+                file: "config.json",
+                source,
+            })?;
+    let tokenizer =
+        repo.get("tokenizer.json")
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+                model_id: model.id.clone(),
+                revision: model.revision.clone(),
+                file: "tokenizer.json",
+                source,
+            })?;
+
+    Ok((config, tokenizer))
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bdd973c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,101 @@
+mod assets;
+mod config;
+mod hf;
+mod spec;
+
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
+use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiError;
+use thiserror::Error;
+use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
+
+pub use assets::ModelAssets;
+pub(crate) use config::validate_execution_config;
+pub(crate) use spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
+
+type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error)]
+pub enum ModelAssetsError {
+    #[error("model id is empty")]
+    EmptyModelId,
+    #[error("model revision is empty")]
+    EmptyModelRevision,
+    #[error("failed to initialize Hugging Face API")]
+    BuildHfApi {
+        #[source]
+        source: ApiError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to fetch {file} for {model_id}@{revision}")]
+    FetchModelMetadata {
+        model_id: String,
+        revision: String,
+        file: &'static str,
+        #[source]
+        source: ApiError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to read model config {path:?}")]
+    ReadModelConfig {
+        path: PathBuf,
+        #[source]
+        source: std::io::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to parse model config JSON")]
+    ParseModelConfig {
+        #[source]
+        source: serde_json::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to construct model config")]
+    ConstructModelConfig {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to load tokenizer {path:?}")]
+    LoadTokenizer {
+        path: PathBuf,
+        #[source]
+        source: TokenizerError,
+    },
+    #[error("model does not expose a chat template")]
+    MissingChatTemplate,
+    #[error("failed to prepare plain prompt")]
+    PreparePlainPrompt {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to prepare chat messages")]
+    PrepareMessages {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("negative prompt token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
+    NegativePromptTokenId { token: i32 },
+    #[error("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
+    NegativeStopTokenId { token: i32 },
+    #[error("failed to build graph model")]
+    BuildGraphModel {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to construct typed graph term")]
+    MissingTypedGraphTerm,
+    #[error("failed to serialize graph")]
+    SerializeGraph {
+        #[source]
+        source: serde_json::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to decode tokens")]
+    DecodeTokens {
+        #[source]
+        source: TokenizerError,
+    },
+    #[error(
+        "prompt too long for current catgrad prefill on {architecture}: {prompt_tokens} tokens exceeds limit {limit}"
+    )]
+    PromptTooLong {
+        architecture: String,
+        prompt_tokens: usize,
+        limit: usize,
+    },
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a94542f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+
+pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION: &str = "main";
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(super) struct ModelSpec {
+    pub(super) id: String,
+    pub(super) revision: String,
+}
+
+impl ModelSpec {
+    pub(super) fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+        let raw = raw.trim();
+        if raw.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
+        }
+
+        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
+            Some((id, revision)) => {
+                let id = id.trim();
+                let revision = revision.trim();
+                if id.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
+                }
+                if revision.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision);
+                }
+                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
+            }
+            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION.to_string()),
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self { id, revision })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::{ModelSpec, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
+        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 92a390a..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,406 +0,0 @@
-use std::fmt;
-use std::str::FromStr;
-
-/// Simple glob match supporting `*` as a wildcard for any sequence of characters.
-pub(crate) fn glob_matches(pattern: &str, text: &str) -> bool {
-    let parts: Vec<&str> = pattern.split('*').collect();
-    if parts.len() == 1 {
-        return pattern == text;
-    }
-
-    let mut pos = 0;
-    for (i, part) in parts.iter().enumerate() {
-        if part.is_empty() {
-            continue;
-        }
-        match text[pos..].find(part) {
-            Some(found) => {
-                if i == 0 && found != 0 {
-                    return false;
-                }
-                pos += found + part.len();
-            }
-            None => return false,
-        }
-    }
-
-    if let Some(last) = parts.last() {
-        if !last.is_empty() {
-            return pos == text.len();
-        }
-    }
-
-    true
-}
-
-fn parse_allow_patterns(s: &str) -> Result<Vec<String>, String> {
-    let trimmed = s.trim();
-    if !trimmed.starts_with("allow(") || !trimmed.ends_with(')') {
-        return Err(format!("expected 'allow(pattern,...)' but got '{trimmed}'"));
-    }
-    let inner = &trimmed["allow(".len()..trimmed.len() - 1];
-    let patterns: Vec<String> = inner
-        .split(',')
-        .map(|p| p.trim().to_string())
-        .filter(|p| !p.is_empty())
-        .collect();
-    if patterns.is_empty() {
-        return Err("allow() requires at least one pattern".to_string());
-    }
-    Ok(patterns)
-}
-
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// DownloadPolicy
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-/// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from HuggingFace.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
-pub enum DownloadPolicy {
-    /// Download any model if not cached (default).
-    #[default]
-    Eager,
-    /// Download only models whose HuggingFace model ID matches one of the
-    /// given glob patterns; deny all others unless already cached locally.
-    Allow(Vec<String>),
-    /// Never download; only use models already present in the local HF cache.
-    Skip,
-}
-
-impl DownloadPolicy {
-    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits downloading the given model.
-    pub(crate) fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
-        match self {
-            Self::Eager => true,
-            Self::Skip => false,
-            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|pat| glob_matches(pat, model_id)),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl FromStr for DownloadPolicy {
-    type Err = String;
-
-    fn from_str(s: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
-        let trimmed = s.trim();
-        match trimmed {
-            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
-            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
-            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => {
-                let patterns = parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?;
-                Ok(Self::Allow(patterns))
-            }
-            _ => Err(format!(
-                "invalid download policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(pattern,...)'"
-            )),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Display for DownloadPolicy {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        match self {
-            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
-            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
-            Self::Allow(patterns) => write!(f, "allow({})", patterns.join(",")),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// ExecutePolicy
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-/// A namespaced pattern for execute policy matching.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub enum ExecutePattern {
-    /// `hf/<glob>` — matches on the HuggingFace model ID.
-    HuggingFace(String),
-    /// `graph/<glob>` — matches on the blake3 graph hash.
-    Graph(String),
-}
-
-/// Controls which graphs the executor will run.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
-pub enum ExecutePolicy {
-    /// Execute any graph (default).
-    #[default]
-    Eager,
-    /// Execute only graphs matching one of the given patterns.
-    Allow(Vec<ExecutePattern>),
-    /// Refuse all executions.
-    Skip,
-}
-
-impl ExecutePolicy {
-    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits executing a graph with the given
-    /// identifiers.  For LLM graphs `hf_model_id` is `Some(id)`; for raw
-    /// graphs it is `None`.
-    pub(crate) fn allows_execute(&self, graph_id: &str, hf_model_id: Option<&str>) -> bool {
-        match self {
-            Self::Eager => true,
-            Self::Skip => false,
-            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|p| match p {
-                ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pat) => {
-                    hf_model_id.is_some_and(|id| glob_matches(pat, id))
-                }
-                ExecutePattern::Graph(pat) => glob_matches(pat, graph_id),
-            }),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn parse_execute_pattern(s: &str) -> Result<ExecutePattern, String> {
-    if let Some(rest) = s.strip_prefix("hf/") {
-        if rest.is_empty() {
-            return Err("hf/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
-        }
-        Ok(ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(rest.to_string()))
-    } else if let Some(rest) = s.strip_prefix("graph/") {
-        if rest.is_empty() {
-            return Err("graph/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
-        }
-        Ok(ExecutePattern::Graph(rest.to_string()))
-    } else {
-        Err(format!(
-            "execute pattern '{s}' must start with 'hf/' or 'graph/'"
-        ))
-    }
-}
-
-impl FromStr for ExecutePolicy {
-    type Err = String;
-
-    fn from_str(s: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
-        let trimmed = s.trim();
-        match trimmed {
-            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
-            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
-            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => {
-                let raw = parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?;
-                let patterns = raw
-                    .iter()
-                    .map(|p| parse_execute_pattern(p))
-                    .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-                Ok(Self::Allow(patterns))
-            }
-            _ => Err(format!(
-                "invalid execute policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)'"
-            )),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Display for ExecutePolicy {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        match self {
-            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
-            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
-            Self::Allow(patterns) => {
-                write!(f, "allow(")?;
-                for (i, p) in patterns.iter().enumerate() {
-                    if i > 0 {
-                        write!(f, ",")?;
-                    }
-                    match p {
-                        ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pat) => write!(f, "hf/{pat}")?,
-                        ExecutePattern::Graph(pat) => write!(f, "graph/{pat}")?,
-                    }
-                }
-                write!(f, ")")
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-
-    // -- glob_matches -------------------------------------------------------
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_exact_match() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("exact", "exact"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("exact", "exactX"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("exact", "Xexact"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_trailing_star() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
-        assert!(glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/anything"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/Llama-3"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_leading_star() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M-Instruct"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_middle_star() {
-        assert!(glob_matches(
-            "meta-llama/Llama*8B",
-            "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"
-        ));
-        assert!(!glob_matches(
-            "meta-llama/Llama*8B",
-            "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B"
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_star_matches_all() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("*", "anything/at-all"));
-        assert!(glob_matches("*", ""));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn glob_multiple_stars() {
-        assert!(glob_matches("*llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
-        assert!(!glob_matches("*llama*70B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
-    }
-
-    // -- DownloadPolicy parsing ---------------------------------------------
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_download_eager() {
-        let p: DownloadPolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
-        assert!(matches!(p, DownloadPolicy::Eager));
-        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "eager");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_download_skip() {
-        let p: DownloadPolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
-        assert!(matches!(p, DownloadPolicy::Skip));
-        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "skip");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_download_allow_single() {
-        let p: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
-        match &p {
-            DownloadPolicy::Allow(pats) => assert_eq!(pats, &["Qwen3/*"]),
-            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
-        }
-        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "allow(Qwen3/*)");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_download_allow_multiple() {
-        let p: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*, meta-llama/*)".parse().unwrap();
-        match &p {
-            DownloadPolicy::Allow(pats) => {
-                assert_eq!(pats, &["Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/*"]);
-            }
-            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_download_invalid() {
-        assert!("unknown".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
-        assert!("allow()".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
-    }
-
-    // -- DownloadPolicy logic -----------------------------------------------
-
-    #[test]
-    fn download_policy_allows() {
-        assert!(DownloadPolicy::Eager.allows_download("anything"));
-        assert!(!DownloadPolicy::Skip.allows_download("anything"));
-
-        let allow = DownloadPolicy::Allow(vec!["Qwen3/*".into(), "meta-llama/*".into()]);
-        assert!(allow.allows_download("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
-        assert!(allow.allows_download("meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
-        assert!(!allow.allows_download("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M"));
-    }
-
-    // -- ExecutePolicy parsing ----------------------------------------------
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_eager() {
-        let p: ExecutePolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
-        assert!(matches!(p, ExecutePolicy::Eager));
-        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "eager");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_skip() {
-        let p: ExecutePolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
-        assert!(matches!(p, ExecutePolicy::Skip));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_allow_hf() {
-        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
-        match &p {
-            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
-                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 1);
-                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(s) if s == "Qwen3/*"));
-            }
-            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
-        }
-        assert_eq!(p.to_string(), "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_allow_graph() {
-        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(graph/abc123*)".parse().unwrap();
-        match &p {
-            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
-                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 1);
-                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::Graph(s) if s == "abc123*"));
-            }
-            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_allow_mixed() {
-        let p: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*,graph/abc*)".parse().unwrap();
-        match &p {
-            ExecutePolicy::Allow(pats) => {
-                assert_eq!(pats.len(), 2);
-                assert!(matches!(&pats[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(s) if s == "Qwen3/*"));
-                assert!(matches!(&pats[1], ExecutePattern::Graph(s) if s == "abc*"));
-            }
-            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parse_execute_invalid_namespace() {
-        assert!("allow(unknown/foo)".parse::<ExecutePolicy>().is_err());
-    }
-
-    // -- ExecutePolicy logic ------------------------------------------------
-
-    #[test]
-    fn execute_policy_allows() {
-        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
-        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", None));
-        assert!(!ExecutePolicy::Skip.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
-
-        let hf_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into())]);
-        assert!(hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
-        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("meta-llama/X")));
-        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("somehash", None));
-
-        let graph_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into())]);
-        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", None));
-        assert!(!graph_only.allows_execute("def456", None));
-        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", Some("anything")));
-
-        let mixed = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![
-            ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into()),
-            ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into()),
-        ]);
-        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("xyz", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
-        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("abc123", Some("unknown/model")));
-        assert!(!mixed.allows_execute("def456", Some("unknown/model")));
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..990ca63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+use std::fmt;
+use std::str::FromStr;
+
+use super::glob;
+use super::parse_allow_patterns;
+
+/// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from HuggingFace.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
+pub enum DownloadPolicy {
+    /// Download any model if not cached (default).
+    #[default]
+    Eager,
+    /// Download only models whose HuggingFace model ID matches one of the
+    /// given glob patterns; deny all others unless already cached locally.
+    Allow(Vec<String>),
+    /// Never download; only use models already present in the local HF cache.
+    Skip,
+}
+
+impl DownloadPolicy {
+    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits downloading the given model.
+    pub(crate) fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => true,
+            Self::Skip => false,
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns
+                .iter()
+                .any(|pattern| glob::matches(pattern, model_id)),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl FromStr for DownloadPolicy {
+    type Err = String;
+
+    fn from_str(policy: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
+        let trimmed = policy.trim();
+        match trimmed {
+            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
+            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
+            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => Ok(Self::Allow(parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?)),
+            _ => Err(format!(
+                "invalid download policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(pattern,...)'"
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for DownloadPolicy {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
+            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => write!(f, "allow({})", patterns.join(",")),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::DownloadPolicy;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_eager() {
+        let policy: DownloadPolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(policy, DownloadPolicy::Eager));
+        assert_eq!(policy.to_string(), "eager");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_skip() {
+        let policy: DownloadPolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(policy, DownloadPolicy::Skip));
+        assert_eq!(policy.to_string(), "skip");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_allow_single() {
+        let policy: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &policy {
+            DownloadPolicy::Allow(patterns) => assert_eq!(patterns, &["Qwen3/*"]),
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+        assert_eq!(policy.to_string(), "allow(Qwen3/*)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_allow_multiple() {
+        let policy: DownloadPolicy = "allow(Qwen3/*, meta-llama/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &policy {
+            DownloadPolicy::Allow(patterns) => {
+                assert_eq!(patterns, &["Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/*"]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_invalid() {
+        assert!("unknown".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
+        assert!("allow()".parse::<DownloadPolicy>().is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn allows_download() {
+        assert!(DownloadPolicy::Eager.allows_download("anything"));
+        assert!(!DownloadPolicy::Skip.allows_download("anything"));
+
+        let policy = DownloadPolicy::Allow(vec!["Qwen3/*".into(), "meta-llama/*".into()]);
+        assert!(policy.allows_download("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
+        assert!(policy.allows_download("meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!policy.allows_download("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M"));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0633ecb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,208 @@
+use std::fmt;
+use std::str::FromStr;
+
+use super::glob;
+use super::parse_allow_patterns;
+
+/// A namespaced pattern for execute policy matching.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub enum ExecutePattern {
+    /// `hf/<glob>` matches on the HuggingFace model ID.
+    HuggingFace(String),
+    /// `graph/<glob>` matches on the blake3 graph hash.
+    Graph(String),
+}
+
+/// Controls which graphs the executor will run.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
+pub enum ExecutePolicy {
+    /// Execute any graph (default).
+    #[default]
+    Eager,
+    /// Execute only graphs matching one of the given patterns.
+    Allow(Vec<ExecutePattern>),
+    /// Refuse all executions.
+    Skip,
+}
+
+impl ExecutePolicy {
+    /// Returns `true` if this policy permits executing a graph with the given
+    /// identifiers. For LLM graphs `hf_model_id` is `Some(id)`; for raw graphs
+    /// it is `None`.
+    pub(crate) fn allows_execute(&self, graph_id: &str, hf_model_id: Option<&str>) -> bool {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => true,
+            Self::Skip => false,
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => patterns.iter().any(|pattern| match pattern {
+                ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pattern) => {
+                    hf_model_id.is_some_and(|model_id| glob::matches(pattern, model_id))
+                }
+                ExecutePattern::Graph(pattern) => glob::matches(pattern, graph_id),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl FromStr for ExecutePolicy {
+    type Err = String;
+
+    fn from_str(policy: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
+        let trimmed = policy.trim();
+        match trimmed {
+            "eager" => Ok(Self::Eager),
+            "skip" => Ok(Self::Skip),
+            _ if trimmed.starts_with("allow(") => {
+                let patterns = parse_allow_patterns(trimmed)?
+                    .iter()
+                    .map(|pattern| ExecutePattern::parse(pattern))
+                    .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+                Ok(Self::Allow(patterns))
+            }
+            _ => Err(format!(
+                "invalid execute policy '{trimmed}': expected 'eager', 'skip', or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)'"
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for ExecutePolicy {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Self::Eager => write!(f, "eager"),
+            Self::Skip => write!(f, "skip"),
+            Self::Allow(patterns) => {
+                write!(f, "allow(")?;
+                for (index, pattern) in patterns.iter().enumerate() {
+                    if index > 0 {
+                        write!(f, ",")?;
+                    }
+                    write!(f, "{pattern}")?;
+                }
+                write!(f, ")")
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExecutePattern {
+    fn parse(pattern: &str) -> Result<Self, String> {
+        if let Some(rest) = pattern.strip_prefix("hf/") {
+            if rest.is_empty() {
+                return Err("hf/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
+            }
+            Ok(Self::HuggingFace(rest.to_string()))
+        } else if let Some(rest) = pattern.strip_prefix("graph/") {
+            if rest.is_empty() {
+                return Err("graph/ pattern must not be empty".to_string());
+            }
+            Ok(Self::Graph(rest.to_string()))
+        } else {
+            Err(format!(
+                "execute pattern '{pattern}' must start with 'hf/' or 'graph/'"
+            ))
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for ExecutePattern {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            Self::HuggingFace(pattern) => write!(f, "hf/{pattern}"),
+            Self::Graph(pattern) => write!(f, "graph/{pattern}"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::{ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_eager() {
+        let policy: ExecutePolicy = "eager".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(policy, ExecutePolicy::Eager));
+        assert_eq!(policy.to_string(), "eager");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_skip() {
+        let policy: ExecutePolicy = "skip".parse().unwrap();
+        assert!(matches!(policy, ExecutePolicy::Skip));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_allow_hf() {
+        let policy: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &policy {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(patterns) => {
+                assert_eq!(patterns.len(), 1);
+                assert!(
+                    matches!(&patterns[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pattern) if pattern == "Qwen3/*")
+                );
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+        assert_eq!(policy.to_string(), "allow(hf/Qwen3/*)");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_allow_graph() {
+        let policy: ExecutePolicy = "allow(graph/abc123*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &policy {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(patterns) => {
+                assert_eq!(patterns.len(), 1);
+                assert!(
+                    matches!(&patterns[0], ExecutePattern::Graph(pattern) if pattern == "abc123*")
+                );
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_allow_mixed() {
+        let policy: ExecutePolicy = "allow(hf/Qwen3/*,graph/abc*)".parse().unwrap();
+        match &policy {
+            ExecutePolicy::Allow(patterns) => {
+                assert_eq!(patterns.len(), 2);
+                assert!(
+                    matches!(&patterns[0], ExecutePattern::HuggingFace(pattern) if pattern == "Qwen3/*")
+                );
+                assert!(
+                    matches!(&patterns[1], ExecutePattern::Graph(pattern) if pattern == "abc*")
+                );
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected Allow"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parse_invalid_namespace() {
+        assert!("allow(unknown/foo)".parse::<ExecutePolicy>().is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn allows_execute() {
+        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
+        assert!(ExecutePolicy::Eager.allows_execute("anyhash", None));
+        assert!(!ExecutePolicy::Skip.allows_execute("anyhash", Some("any/model")));
+
+        let hf_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into())]);
+        assert!(hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
+        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("", Some("meta-llama/X")));
+        assert!(!hf_only.allows_execute("somehash", None));
+
+        let graph_only = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into())]);
+        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", None));
+        assert!(!graph_only.allows_execute("def456", None));
+        assert!(graph_only.allows_execute("abc123", Some("anything")));
+
+        let mixed = ExecutePolicy::Allow(vec![
+            ExecutePattern::HuggingFace("Qwen3/*".into()),
+            ExecutePattern::Graph("abc*".into()),
+        ]);
+        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("xyz", Some("Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B")));
+        assert!(mixed.allows_execute("abc123", Some("unknown/model")));
+        assert!(!mixed.allows_execute("def456", Some("unknown/model")));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7bc2dac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,75 @@
+/// Simple glob match supporting `*` as a wildcard for any sequence of characters.
+pub(super) fn matches(pattern: &str, text: &str) -> bool {
+    let parts: Vec<&str> = pattern.split('*').collect();
+    if parts.len() == 1 {
+        return pattern == text;
+    }
+
+    let mut pos = 0;
+    for (index, part) in parts.iter().enumerate() {
+        if part.is_empty() {
+            continue;
+        }
+
+        match text[pos..].find(part) {
+            Some(found) => {
+                if index == 0 && found != 0 {
+                    return false;
+                }
+                pos += found + part.len();
+            }
+            None => return false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    if let Some(last) = parts.last() {
+        if !last.is_empty() {
+            return pos == text.len();
+        }
+    }
+
+    true
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::matches;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn exact_match() {
+        assert!(matches("exact", "exact"));
+        assert!(!matches("exact", "exactX"));
+        assert!(!matches("exact", "Xexact"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn trailing_star() {
+        assert!(matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/Qwen3-0.6B"));
+        assert!(matches("Qwen3/*", "Qwen3/anything"));
+        assert!(!matches("Qwen3/*", "meta-llama/Llama-3"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn leading_star() {
+        assert!(matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M-Instruct"));
+        assert!(!matches("*-Instruct", "SmolLM2-135M"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn middle_star() {
+        assert!(matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!matches("meta-llama/Llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-70B"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn star_matches_all() {
+        assert!(matches("*", "anything/at-all"));
+        assert!(matches("*", ""));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn multiple_stars() {
+        assert!(matches("*llama*8B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+        assert!(!matches("*llama*70B", "meta-llama/Llama-3.1-8B"));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5272eda
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+mod download;
+mod execute;
+mod glob;
+
+pub use download::DownloadPolicy;
+pub use execute::{ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
+
+fn parse_allow_patterns(policy: &str) -> Result<Vec<String>, String> {
+    let trimmed = policy.trim();
+    if !trimmed.starts_with("allow(") || !trimmed.ends_with(')') {
+        return Err(format!("expected 'allow(pattern,...)' but got '{trimmed}'"));
+    }
+
+    let inner = &trimmed["allow(".len()..trimmed.len() - 1];
+    let patterns: Vec<String> = inner
+        .split(',')
+        .map(|pattern| pattern.trim().to_string())
+        .filter(|pattern| !pattern.is_empty())
+        .collect();
+    if patterns.is_empty() {
+        return Err("allow() requires at least one pattern".to_string());
+    }
+
+    Ok(patterns)
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs b/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 5e2b52d..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/progress.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,125 +0,0 @@
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteProgress;
-use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, LocalExecuteStream, Watcher, WatcherRegistration};
-
-impl Executor {
-    pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecuteProgress, LocalExecuteStream), ExecutorError> {
-        // New subscribers receive the full buffered output so they can catch up
-        // even if execution progress raced ahead before the stream was attached.
-        let execution = self.state.get_execution(&execution_id)?;
-        let status = execution.status;
-        let progress = execution.progress;
-        let chunk = execution.result.clone().unwrap_or_default();
-
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-        let mut watcher_registration = None;
-
-        // Only keep watchers alive when more updates are expected
-        if !matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
-            let watcher_id = self.next_watcher_id;
-            self.next_watcher_id += 1;
-            self.watchers
-                .entry(execution_id.clone())
-                .or_default()
-                .push(Watcher {
-                    id: watcher_id,
-                    tx: tx.clone(),
-                });
-            watcher_registration = Some(WatcherRegistration {
-                execution_id,
-                watcher_id,
-                notify_tx: self.watcher_notify_tx.clone(),
-            });
-        }
-
-        Ok((
-            ExecuteProgress {
-                status: status as i32,
-                progress,
-                chunk,
-            },
-            LocalExecuteStream::new(rx, watcher_registration),
-        ))
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_complete(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-        result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-    ) {
-        let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
-        info!(
-            %execution_id,
-            success,
-            "execution finished"
-        );
-        if let Err(e) = self.state.set_status(&execution_id, status) {
-            warn!("failed to set status for {execution_id}: {e}");
-        }
-        if let Some(result) = result {
-            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, result) {
-                warn!("failed to set result for {execution_id}: {e}");
-            }
-        } else if success && self.state.get_result(&execution_id).is_err() {
-            if let Err(e) = self.state.set_result(&execution_id, Vec::new()) {
-                warn!("failed to set default result for {execution_id}: {e}");
-            }
-        }
-        self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn send_progress(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        progress: u64,
-        chunk: Vec<u8>,
-    ) {
-        if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(execution_id) {
-            watchers.retain(|watcher| {
-                watcher
-                    .tx
-                    .send(ExecuteProgress {
-                        status: status as i32,
-                        progress,
-                        chunk: chunk.clone(),
-                    })
-                    .is_ok()
-            });
-
-            if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed) {
-                self.watchers.remove(execution_id);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
-        let progress = self.state.get_progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_watcher_closed(&mut self, execution_id: String, watcher_id: u64) {
-        let mut remove_watchers = false;
-        if let Some(watchers) = self.watchers.get_mut(&execution_id) {
-            watchers.retain(|watcher| watcher.id != watcher_id && !watcher.tx.is_closed());
-            remove_watchers = watchers.is_empty();
-        }
-
-        if remove_watchers {
-            self.watchers.remove(&execution_id);
-
-            if matches!(
-                self.state.get_status(&execution_id),
-                Ok(ExecutionStatus::Pending)
-            ) {
-                self.cancel_pending_execution(&execution_id);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index f2d8500..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/quote.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,135 +0,0 @@
-use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
-
-use crate::model::validate_execution_config;
-use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-use crate::weights::{
-    weights_cached, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator, DEFAULT_REF,
-};
-use crate::{Executor, ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
-
-impl Executor {
-    pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
-        &mut self,
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
-        if model_id.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-
-        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
-        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
-            DEFAULT_REF.to_string()
-        } else {
-            requested_revision.to_string()
-        };
-
-        if request.graph.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing graph bytes".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-        if request.model_config_json.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing model_config_json".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-
-        let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
-            DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
-        } else {
-            request.max_new_tokens
-        };
-        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&request.graph).to_hex().to_string();
-        if !self
-            .execute_policy
-            .allows_execute(&graph_id, Some(model_id))
-        {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                "execute policy denied graph {graph_id} for model {model_id}"
-            )));
-        }
-
-        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
-        let stop_token_ids = request
-            .stop_token_ids
-            .iter()
-            .copied()
-            .map(|token| {
-                i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-                        "stop token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
-                    ))
-                })
-            })
-            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
-        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
-                request.prompt_tokens,
-                input_ids.len()
-            )));
-        }
-
-        validate_execution_config(&request.model_config_json, input_ids.len(), max_new_tokens)?;
-
-        let model_id = model_id.to_string();
-        let weights_key = WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: model_id.clone(),
-            revision: requested_revision.clone(),
-        };
-        let disposition = self.weights.ensure_ready(weights_key.clone()).await;
-
-        match disposition {
-            EnsureDisposition::Ready => {}
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                if weights_cached(&weights_key) {
-                    self.weights
-                        .ensure_ready_wait(weights_key.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
-                        .await
-                        .map_err(|e| match e {
-                            WeightsError::NotReady => {
-                                ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(weights_key.to_string())
-                            }
-                            other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
-                        })?;
-                } else {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(weights_key.to_string()));
-                }
-            }
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(err) => {
-                return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(err));
-            }
-        }
-
-        let plan = ExecutionPlan {
-            graph: request.graph,
-            model_config_json: request.model_config_json,
-            weights_key: weights_key.clone(),
-            input: request.input,
-            prompt_tokens: request.prompt_tokens,
-            max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        };
-        let amount = 1000; // stub
-        let quote_id = self.state.create_quote(plan);
-
-        info!(
-            %quote_id,
-            %graph_id,
-            amount,
-            model = model_id,
-            requested_revision,
-            prompt_tokens = request.prompt_tokens,
-            max_new_tokens,
-            "quoted graph execution"
-        );
-
-        Ok(GetQuoteResponse { quote_id, amount })
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
similarity index 79%
rename from crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
rename to crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 1ed21b7..9028943 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/catgrad_support.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,22 +1,14 @@
 use crate::backend::create_backend;
-use crate::weights::ModelBundle;
+use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad::category::core::{Dtype, Shape};
+use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend, Interpreter};
 use catgrad::prelude::*;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
 use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids};
 
-pub struct ExecutionRunSpec<'a> {
-    pub model_config_json: &'a [u8],
-    pub encoded_input: &'a [u8],
-    pub typed_term: &'a catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm,
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    pub stop_token_ids: &'a [i32],
-    pub stream_batch_size: u32,
-}
-
 fn initialize_state_tensors(
     interpreter: &Interpreter<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
     state_types: &[(Dtype, Shape)],
@@ -56,27 +48,28 @@ fn extract_generated_token(
         .ok_or(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput)
 }
 
-/// Execute the provided TypedTerm and stream generated token batches.
 pub fn run_graph_streaming(
-    bundle: &ModelBundle,
-    spec: ExecutionRunSpec<'_>,
+    bundle: &WeightsBundle,
+    plan: &ExecutionPlan,
+    typed_term: &TypedTerm,
+    stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(spec.encoded_input)
+    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&plan.input)
         .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
-    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(spec.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(plan.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
         return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
             "prompt token count mismatch: plan says {}, input decodes to {}",
-            spec.prompt_tokens,
+            plan.prompt_tokens,
             input_ids.len()
         )));
     }
 
     let backend = create_backend()?;
-    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + spec.max_new_tokens as usize;
+    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + plan.max_new_tokens as usize;
     let model_config: serde_json::Value =
-        serde_json::from_slice(spec.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
+        serde_json::from_slice(&plan.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model config JSON: {err}"))
         })?;
     let model = get_model(&model_config, max_sequence_length)?;
@@ -89,10 +82,10 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     let mut state_tensors = initialize_state_tensors(&interpreter, &model.empty_state_type())?;
     let mut token_ids = input_ids;
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(spec.stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
 
-    for _ in 0..spec.max_new_tokens {
+    for _ in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
         let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
             &interpreter.backend,
             Shape(vec![1, token_ids.len()]),
@@ -103,7 +96,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
         let mut sources = vec![input_tensor];
         sources.append(&mut state_tensors);
 
-        let mut results = interpreter.run(spec.typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
+        let mut results = interpreter.run(typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
         if results.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
         }
@@ -113,7 +106,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
         let next_token = extract_generated_token(&interpreter.backend, output)?;
         if i32::try_from(next_token)
             .ok()
-            .is_some_and(|token| spec.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
+            .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
             break;
         }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 2d785b1..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,155 +0,0 @@
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use thiserror::Error;
-use uuid::Uuid;
-
-use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
-pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
-
-#[derive(Debug, Error)]
-pub enum StateError {
-    #[error("quote not found: {0}")]
-    QuoteNotFound(String),
-    #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
-    ExecutionNotFound(String),
-    #[error("result not available: {0}")]
-    ResultNotAvailable(String),
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ExecutionPlan {
-    pub graph: Vec<u8>,
-    pub model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
-    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
-    pub input: Vec<u8>,
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
-pub struct Execution {
-    pub status: ExecutionStatus,
-    pub progress: u64,
-    pub result: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-}
-
-pub struct ExecutorState {
-    quotes: HashMap<String, ExecutionPlan>,
-    executions: HashMap<String, Execution>,
-}
-
-impl ExecutorState {
-    pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            quotes: HashMap::new(),
-            executions: HashMap::new(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
-        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
-        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), plan);
-        quote_id
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionPlan, StateError> {
-        self.quotes
-            .get(quote_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn create_execution(&mut self, quote_id: String) -> Result<String, StateError> {
-        if !self.quotes.contains_key(&quote_id) {
-            return Err(StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id));
-        }
-        let execution_id = make_id("exec");
-        self.executions.insert(
-            execution_id.clone(),
-            Execution {
-                status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
-                progress: 0,
-                result: None,
-            },
-        );
-        Ok(execution_id)
-    }
-
-    pub fn remove_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .remove(execution_id)
-            .map(|_| ())
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_execution(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&Execution, StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get(execution_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_status(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionStatus, StateError> {
-        Ok(&self.get_execution(execution_id)?.status)
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_result(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&[u8], StateError> {
-        self.get_execution(execution_id)?
-            .result
-            .as_deref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ResultNotAvailable(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
-        Ok(self.get_execution(execution_id)?.progress)
-    }
-
-    pub fn set_status(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get_mut(execution_id)
-            .map(|exec| exec.status = status)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn set_result(&mut self, execution_id: &str, result: Vec<u8>) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get_mut(execution_id)
-            .map(|exec| {
-                exec.result = Some(result);
-            })
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn append_output_chunk(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        chunk: &[u8],
-        progress: u64,
-    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        let exec = self
-            .executions
-            .get_mut(execution_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))?;
-
-        exec.progress = progress;
-
-        if !chunk.is_empty() {
-            exec.result
-                .get_or_insert_with(Vec::new)
-                .extend_from_slice(chunk);
-        }
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-impl Default for ExecutorState {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self::new()
-    }
-}
-
-fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
-    format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fd75bf1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+mod plan;
+mod store;
+
+pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
+pub use plan::ExecutionPlan;
+pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, StateError};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2d74ff1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,94 @@
+use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+
+use crate::model::{validate_execution_config, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION};
+use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
+use crate::{ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct ExecutionPlan {
+    pub graph: Vec<u8>,
+    pub model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
+    pub input: Vec<u8>,
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+impl ExecutionPlan {
+    pub fn from_quote_request(request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<(Self, String), ExecutorError> {
+        let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
+        if model_id.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
+        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
+            DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION.to_string()
+        } else {
+            requested_revision.to_string()
+        };
+
+        if request.graph.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing graph bytes".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        if request.model_config_json.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing model_config_json".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
+            DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
+        } else {
+            request.max_new_tokens
+        };
+        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&request.graph).to_hex().to_string();
+
+        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
+            .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
+        let stop_token_ids = request
+            .stop_token_ids
+            .iter()
+            .copied()
+            .map(|token| {
+                i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                        "stop token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
+                    ))
+                })
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
+                request.prompt_tokens,
+                input_ids.len()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        validate_execution_config(&request.model_config_json, input_ids.len(), max_new_tokens)?;
+
+        Ok((
+            Self {
+                graph: request.graph,
+                model_config_json: request.model_config_json,
+                weights_key: WeightsLocator {
+                    model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+                    revision: requested_revision,
+                },
+                input: request.input,
+                prompt_tokens: request.prompt_tokens,
+                max_new_tokens,
+                stop_token_ids,
+            },
+            graph_id,
+        ))
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fdb38aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,242 @@
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+use thiserror::Error;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+use super::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error)]
+pub enum StateError {
+    #[error("quote not found: {0}")]
+    QuoteNotFound(String),
+    #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
+    ExecutionNotFound(String),
+    #[error("output not available: {0}")]
+    OutputNotAvailable(String),
+}
+
+pub struct ExecutionSnapshot {
+    pub status: ExecutionStatus,
+    pub progress: u64,
+    pub output: Vec<u8>,
+}
+
+struct ExecutionRecord {
+    status: ExecutionStatus,
+    progress: u64,
+    output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+}
+
+pub struct ExecutorState {
+    quotes: HashMap<String, ExecutionPlan>,
+    executions: HashMap<String, ExecutionRecord>,
+}
+
+impl ExecutorState {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            quotes: HashMap::new(),
+            executions: HashMap::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
+        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
+        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), plan);
+        quote_id
+    }
+
+    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionPlan, StateError> {
+        self.quotes
+            .get(quote_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_execution(&mut self, quote_id: String) -> Result<String, StateError> {
+        if !self.quotes.contains_key(&quote_id) {
+            return Err(StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id));
+        }
+
+        let execution_id = make_id("exec");
+        self.executions.insert(
+            execution_id.clone(),
+            ExecutionRecord {
+                status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
+                progress: 0,
+                output: None,
+            },
+        );
+        Ok(execution_id)
+    }
+
+    pub fn remove_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+        self.executions
+            .remove(execution_id)
+            .map(|_| ())
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    }
+
+    pub fn snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecutionSnapshot, StateError> {
+        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.snapshot())
+    }
+
+    pub fn status_snapshot(
+        &self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+    ) -> Result<(ExecutionStatus, u64), StateError> {
+        let execution = self.execution(execution_id)?;
+        Ok((execution.status, execution.progress))
+    }
+
+    pub fn status(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecutionStatus, StateError> {
+        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.status)
+    }
+
+    pub fn output(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&[u8], StateError> {
+        self.execution(execution_id)?
+            .output
+            .as_deref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::OutputNotAvailable(execution_id.to_string()))
+    }
+
+    pub fn progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
+        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.progress)
+    }
+
+    pub fn mark_running(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+        self.execution_mut(execution_id)?.status = ExecutionStatus::Running;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    pub fn complete_execution(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+        let execution = self.execution_mut(execution_id)?;
+        execution.status = status;
+
+        if let Some(output) = output {
+            execution.output = Some(output);
+        } else if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed) {
+            execution.output.get_or_insert_with(Vec::new);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    pub fn append_output_chunk(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+        chunk: &[u8],
+        progress: u64,
+    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
+        let execution = self
+            .executions
+            .get_mut(execution_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))?;
+
+        execution.progress = progress;
+        if !chunk.is_empty() {
+            execution
+                .output
+                .get_or_insert_with(Vec::new)
+                .extend_from_slice(chunk);
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn execution(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionRecord, StateError> {
+        self.executions
+            .get(execution_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    }
+
+    fn execution_mut(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&mut ExecutionRecord, StateError> {
+        self.executions
+            .get_mut(execution_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for ExecutorState {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
+
+fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
+    format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
+}
+
+impl ExecutionRecord {
+    fn snapshot(&self) -> ExecutionSnapshot {
+        ExecutionSnapshot {
+            status: self.status,
+            progress: self.progress,
+            output: self.output.clone().unwrap_or_default(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
+    use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
+    use proptest::collection::vec;
+    use proptest::prelude::*;
+
+    fn stub_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
+        ExecutionPlan {
+            graph: Vec::new(),
+            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
+                model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
+                revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
+            },
+            input: Vec::new(),
+            prompt_tokens: 0,
+            max_new_tokens: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
+            stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    proptest! {
+        #[test]
+        fn append_output_chunk_accumulates_bytes_and_latest_progress(
+            updates in vec((any::<u64>(), vec(any::<u8>(), 0..16)), 0..32)
+        ) {
+            let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
+            let quote_id = state.create_quote(stub_plan());
+            let execution_id = state.create_execution(quote_id).unwrap();
+
+            let mut expected_output = Vec::new();
+            let mut expected_progress = 0;
+
+            for (progress, chunk) in &updates {
+                state.append_output_chunk(&execution_id, chunk, *progress).unwrap();
+                expected_progress = *progress;
+                expected_output.extend_from_slice(chunk);
+            }
+
+            let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
+            prop_assert_eq!(snapshot.progress, expected_progress);
+            prop_assert_eq!(snapshot.output, expected_output);
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn snapshot_defaults_missing_output_to_empty() {
+        let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
+        let quote_id = state.create_quote(stub_plan());
+        let execution_id = state.create_execution(quote_id).unwrap();
+
+        let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(snapshot.status, ExecutionStatus::Pending);
+        assert_eq!(snapshot.progress, 0);
+        assert!(snapshot.output.is_empty());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index b283fea..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,548 +0,0 @@
-use crate::backend::{create_backend, ExecBackend};
-use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
-use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self};
-use catgrad::typecheck;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
-use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
-use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
-use std::path::Path;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use thiserror::Error;
-use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
-use tracing::{info, warn};
-
-pub(crate) const DEFAULT_REF: &str = "main";
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct WeightsLocator {
-    pub model_id: String,
-    pub revision: String,
-}
-
-impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
-        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id, self.revision)
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ModelBundle {
-    pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
-    pub parameter_types: typecheck::Parameters,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub enum EnsureDisposition {
-    Ready,
-    Queued,
-    InFlight,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Error, Clone)]
-pub enum WeightsError {
-    #[error("weights not ready")]
-    NotReady,
-    #[error("weights failed: {0}")]
-    Failed(String),
-    #[error("unknown weights key")]
-    UnknownKey,
-    #[error("weights manager closed")]
-    ManagerClosed,
-}
-
-#[allow(dead_code)]
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub enum WeightsStatus {
-    Queued,
-    Resolving,
-    Downloading {
-        resolved_revision: Option<String>,
-    },
-    Ready {
-        resolved_revision: String,
-    },
-    Failed {
-        error: String,
-    },
-}
-
-#[allow(dead_code)]
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
-pub struct WeightsSnapshot {
-    pub per_locator: HashMap<WeightsLocator, WeightsStatus>,
-    pub active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
-    pub queue: Vec<WeightsLocator>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct WeightsManager {
-    tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<Command>,
-}
-
-#[allow(dead_code)]
-enum Command {
-    EnsureReady {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<EnsureDisposition>,
-    },
-    WaitReady {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>,
-    },
-    Bundle {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError>>,
-    },
-    Snapshot {
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<WeightsSnapshot>,
-    },
-}
-
-enum JobEvent {
-    Resolved {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        resolved_revision: String,
-    },
-    Completed {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        resolved_revision: String,
-        bundle: Arc<ModelBundle>,
-    },
-    Failed {
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        error: String,
-    },
-}
-
-struct Entry {
-    status: WeightsStatus,
-    bundle: Option<Arc<ModelBundle>>,
-}
-
-impl Default for Entry {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            status: WeightsStatus::Queued,
-            bundle: None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-struct ManagerState {
-    entries: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Entry>,
-    active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
-    queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
-    waiters: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>>,
-    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
-}
-
-impl WeightsManager {
-    pub fn spawn(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
-        let (tx, mut rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Command>();
-        let (job_tx, mut job_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<JobEvent>();
-
-        tokio::spawn(async move {
-            let mut state = ManagerState {
-                entries: HashMap::new(),
-                active: None,
-                queue: VecDeque::new(),
-                waiters: HashMap::new(),
-                download_policy,
-            };
-
-            loop {
-                tokio::select! {
-                    cmd = rx.recv() => {
-                        let Some(cmd) = cmd else { break };
-                        handle_command(&mut state, cmd, job_tx.clone());
-                    }
-                    evt = job_rx.recv() => {
-                        let Some(evt) = evt else { break };
-                        handle_job_event(&mut state, evt);
-                        maybe_start_next(&mut state, job_tx.clone());
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        });
-
-        Self { tx }
-    }
-
-    pub async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        if self
-            .tx
-            .send(Command::EnsureReady {
-                locator,
-                reply: reply_tx,
-            })
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return EnsureDisposition::Failed("weights manager closed".to_string());
-        }
-        reply_rx
-            .await
-            .unwrap_or_else(|_| EnsureDisposition::Failed("weights manager closed".to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub async fn ensure_ready_wait(
-        &self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        wait_timeout: Duration,
-    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        self.tx
-            .send(Command::WaitReady {
-                locator,
-                reply: reply_tx,
-            })
-            .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
-
-        match timeout(wait_timeout, reply_rx).await {
-            Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
-            Ok(Err(_)) => Err(WeightsError::ManagerClosed),
-            Err(_) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub async fn bundle(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Result<Arc<ModelBundle>, WeightsError> {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        self.tx
-            .send(Command::Bundle {
-                locator: locator.clone(),
-                reply: reply_tx,
-            })
-            .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
-        reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?
-    }
-
-    #[allow(dead_code)]
-    pub async fn snapshot(&self) -> Result<WeightsSnapshot, WeightsError> {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        self.tx
-            .send(Command::Snapshot { reply: reply_tx })
-            .map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)?;
-        reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| WeightsError::ManagerClosed)
-    }
-}
-
-pub fn weights_cached(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
-    let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
-        locator.model_id.clone(),
-        RepoType::Model,
-        locator.revision.clone(),
-    ));
-    let has_config = repo.get("config.json").is_some();
-    let has_weights = repo.get("model.safetensors").is_some()
-        || repo.get("model.safetensors.index.json").is_some();
-    has_config && has_weights
-}
-
-fn handle_command(state: &mut ManagerState, cmd: Command, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>) {
-    match cmd {
-        Command::EnsureReady { locator, reply } => {
-            let disposition = ensure_ready_disposition(state, &locator, &job_tx);
-            let _ = reply.send(disposition);
-        }
-        Command::WaitReady { locator, reply } => {
-            let disposition = ensure_ready_disposition(state, &locator, &job_tx);
-            match disposition {
-                EnsureDisposition::Ready => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(()));
-                }
-                EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)));
-                }
-                EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                    let waiters = state.waiters.entry(locator).or_default();
-                    waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
-                    waiters.push(reply);
-                }
-            }
-        }
-        Command::Bundle { locator, reply } => {
-            let entry = state.entries.get(&locator);
-            let result = match entry.map(|e| (&e.status, &e.bundle)) {
-                Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { .. }, Some(bundle))) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
-                Some((WeightsStatus::Ready { .. }, _)) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
-                Some((WeightsStatus::Failed { error }, _)) => {
-                    Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone()))
-                }
-                Some((_status, _)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-                None => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
-            };
-            let _ = reply.send(result);
-        }
-        Command::Snapshot { reply } => {
-            let snapshot = WeightsSnapshot {
-                per_locator: state
-                    .entries
-                    .iter()
-                    .map(|(k, v)| (k.clone(), v.status.clone()))
-                    .collect(),
-                active: state.active.clone(),
-                queue: state.queue.iter().cloned().collect(),
-            };
-            let _ = reply.send(snapshot);
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn ensure_ready_disposition(
-    state: &mut ManagerState,
-    locator: &WeightsLocator,
-    job_tx: &mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
-) -> EnsureDisposition {
-    // If the locator already has an entry, follow existing logic — it has
-    // already been admitted.
-    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get(locator) {
-        return match &entry.status {
-            WeightsStatus::Ready { .. } => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
-            WeightsStatus::Failed { error } => {
-                if !state.queue.contains(locator) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(locator) {
-                    // Re-check policy before re-queuing a previously failed locator.
-                    if !weights_cached(locator)
-                        && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id)
-                    {
-                        return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
-                            "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
-                            state.download_policy, locator
-                        ));
-                    }
-                    let entry = state.entries.get_mut(locator).unwrap();
-                    entry.status = WeightsStatus::Queued;
-                    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
-                    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                } else {
-                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error.clone())
-                }
-            }
-            WeightsStatus::Queued
-            | WeightsStatus::Resolving
-            | WeightsStatus::Downloading { .. } => {
-                if !state.queue.contains(locator) && state.active.as_ref() != Some(locator) {
-                    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
-                    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                } else {
-                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-                }
-            }
-        };
-    }
-
-    // New locator: check download policy before admitting. Locally cached weights
-    // always bypass the policy — they don't require a network download.
-    if !weights_cached(locator) && !state.download_policy.allows_download(&locator.model_id) {
-        return EnsureDisposition::Failed(format!(
-            "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
-            state.download_policy, locator
-        ));
-    }
-
-    state.entries.insert(locator.clone(), Entry::default());
-    state.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
-    maybe_start_next(state, job_tx.clone());
-    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-}
-
-fn notify_waiters(
-    state: &mut ManagerState,
-    locator: &WeightsLocator,
-    result: Result<(), WeightsError>,
-) {
-    let Some(waiters) = state.waiters.remove(locator) else {
-        return;
-    };
-
-    for waiter in waiters {
-        if waiter.is_closed() {
-            continue;
-        }
-        let _ = waiter.send(result.clone());
-    }
-}
-
-fn handle_job_event(state: &mut ManagerState, evt: JobEvent) {
-    match evt {
-        JobEvent::Resolved {
-            locator,
-            resolved_revision,
-        } => {
-            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-            entry.status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
-                resolved_revision: Some(resolved_revision),
-            };
-        }
-        JobEvent::Completed {
-            locator,
-            resolved_revision,
-            bundle,
-        } => {
-            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-            entry.status = WeightsStatus::Ready {
-                resolved_revision: resolved_revision.clone(),
-            };
-            entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
-            state.active = None;
-            info!(
-                model = locator.model_id,
-                requested_revision = locator.revision,
-                %resolved_revision,
-                "weights ready"
-            );
-            notify_waiters(state, &locator, Ok(()));
-        }
-        JobEvent::Failed { locator, error } => {
-            let entry = state.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-            entry.status = WeightsStatus::Failed {
-                error: error.clone(),
-            };
-            entry.bundle = None;
-            state.active = None;
-            warn!(
-                model = locator.model_id,
-                requested_revision = locator.revision,
-                error,
-                "weights failed"
-            );
-            notify_waiters(state, &locator, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())));
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn maybe_start_next(state: &mut ManagerState, job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>) {
-    if state.active.is_some() {
-        return;
-    }
-
-    let Some(locator) = state.queue.pop_front() else {
-        return;
-    };
-
-    state.active = Some(locator.clone());
-    if let Some(entry) = state.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
-        entry.status = WeightsStatus::Resolving;
-    }
-
-    info!(
-        model = locator.model_id,
-        requested_revision = locator.revision,
-        "weights ensure started"
-    );
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let locator2 = locator.clone();
-        let job_tx2 = job_tx.clone();
-        let result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || load_bundle(&locator2, job_tx2))
-            .await
-            .map_err(|e| format!("weights worker join error: {e}"))
-            .and_then(|r| r.map_err(|e| e.to_string()));
-
-        match result {
-            Ok(_) => {}
-            Err(error) => {
-                let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Failed { locator, error });
-            }
-        }
-    });
-}
-
-fn load_bundle(
-    locator: &WeightsLocator,
-    job_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<JobEvent>,
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let backend = create_backend()?;
-
-    // Ensure at least config is present and derive the resolved snapshot SHA from its path.
-    let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tok_config) =
-        get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
-    let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
-        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
-        ))
-    })?;
-
-    info!(
-        model = locator.model_id,
-        requested_revision = locator.revision,
-        %resolved_revision,
-        "weights resolved"
-    );
-    let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Resolved {
-        locator: locator.clone(),
-        resolved_revision: resolved_revision.clone(),
-    });
-
-    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
-        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend)?;
-    let bundle = Arc::new(ModelBundle {
-        parameter_values,
-        parameter_types,
-    });
-
-    let _ = job_tx.send(JobEvent::Completed {
-        locator: locator.clone(),
-        resolved_revision,
-        bundle,
-    });
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
-    let mut components = path.components().map(|c| c.as_os_str().to_string_lossy());
-    while let Some(comp) = components.next() {
-        if comp == "snapshots" {
-            if let Some(sha) = components.next() {
-                let sha = sha.to_string();
-                if !sha.trim().is_empty() {
-                    return Some(sha);
-                }
-            }
-            return None;
-        }
-    }
-    None
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use std::path::PathBuf;
-
-    #[test]
-    fn extracts_revision_from_snapshot_path() {
-        let p = PathBuf::from(
-            "/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json",
-        );
-        assert_eq!(
-            extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&p).unwrap(),
-            "abcd1234"
-        );
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn no_snapshot_segment_returns_none() {
-        let p = PathBuf::from("/x/config.json");
-        assert!(extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&p).is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn snapshot_is_available_without_network() {
-        let weights = WeightsManager::spawn(DownloadPolicy::default());
-        let snap = weights.snapshot().await.unwrap();
-        assert!(snap.per_locator.is_empty());
-        assert!(snap.active.is_none());
-        assert!(snap.queue.is_empty());
-
-        let status = WeightsStatus::Downloading {
-            resolved_revision: Some("deadbeef".to_string()),
-        };
-        if let WeightsStatus::Downloading { resolved_revision } = status {
-            assert_eq!(resolved_revision.unwrap(), "deadbeef");
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7336dfa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+use super::{WeightsBundle, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::backend::create_backend;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
+use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
+use std::path::Path;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub(crate) struct LoadedWeights {
+    pub resolved_revision: String,
+    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn has_cached_weights(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+    let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
+        locator.model_id.clone(),
+        RepoType::Model,
+        locator.revision.clone(),
+    ));
+    let has_config = repo.get("config.json").is_some();
+    let has_weights = repo.get("model.safetensors").is_some()
+        || repo.get("model.safetensors.index.json").is_some();
+    has_config && has_weights
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
+    locator: &WeightsLocator,
+) -> Result<LoadedWeights, ExecutorError> {
+    let backend = create_backend()?;
+    let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tokenizer_config_path) =
+        get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
+    let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
+        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
+        ))
+    })?;
+
+    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
+        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend)?;
+    let bundle = Arc::new(WeightsBundle {
+        parameter_values,
+        parameter_types,
+    });
+
+    Ok(LoadedWeights {
+        resolved_revision,
+        bundle,
+    })
+}
+
+fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
+    let mut components = path
+        .components()
+        .map(|component| component.as_os_str().to_string_lossy());
+    while let Some(component) = components.next() {
+        if component == "snapshots" {
+            let revision = components.next()?.to_string();
+            return (!revision.trim().is_empty()).then_some(revision);
+        }
+    }
+    None
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use std::path::PathBuf;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn extracts_revision_from_snapshot_path() {
+        let path = PathBuf::from(
+            "/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json",
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&path).unwrap(),
+            "abcd1234"
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn no_snapshot_segment_returns_none() {
+        let path = PathBuf::from("/x/config.json");
+        assert!(extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&path).is_none());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..af70969
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,214 @@
+use super::loader::{load_weights_bundle, LoadedWeights};
+use super::state::WeightsState;
+use super::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use tokio::sync::{oneshot, Mutex};
+use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+use tracing::{info, warn};
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct WeightsManager {
+    inner: Arc<WeightsManagerInner>,
+}
+
+struct WeightsManagerInner {
+    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+    state: Mutex<ManagerState>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+struct ManagerState {
+    weights: WeightsState,
+    waiters: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>>,
+}
+
+struct EnsureAdmission {
+    disposition: EnsureDisposition,
+    next_load: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+    waiter: Option<oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
+}
+
+impl WeightsManager {
+    pub(crate) fn new(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            inner: Arc::new(WeightsManagerInner {
+                download_policy,
+                state: Mutex::new(ManagerState::default()),
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
+        let admission = self.admit(locator, false).await;
+        self.spawn_load_if_needed(admission.next_load);
+        admission.disposition
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready_wait(
+        &self,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        wait_timeout: Duration,
+    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        let admission = self.admit(locator, true).await;
+        self.spawn_load_if_needed(admission.next_load);
+
+        match admission.disposition {
+            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
+                Self::wait_for_ready(
+                    wait_timeout,
+                    admission
+                        .waiter
+                        .expect("queued or inflight admissions must register a waiter"),
+                )
+                .await
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn admit(&self, locator: WeightsLocator, register_waiter: bool) -> EnsureAdmission {
+        let denied_error = self.denied_error(&locator);
+        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+        let action = state.weights.ensure(locator.clone(), denied_error);
+        let waiter = if register_waiter
+            && matches!(
+                action.disposition,
+                EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight
+            ) {
+            Some(Self::register_waiter(&mut state, locator))
+        } else {
+            None
+        };
+
+        EnsureAdmission {
+            disposition: action.disposition,
+            next_load: action.next_load,
+            waiter,
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn wait_for_ready(
+        wait_timeout: Duration,
+        receiver: oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>>,
+    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        match timeout(wait_timeout, receiver).await {
+            Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
+            Ok(Err(_)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+            Err(_) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) async fn bundle(
+        &self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<WeightsBundle>, WeightsError> {
+        let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+        state.weights.bundle(locator)
+    }
+
+    fn denied_error(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<String> {
+        if has_cached_weights(locator)
+            || self
+                .inner
+                .download_policy
+                .allows_download(&locator.model_id)
+        {
+            None
+        } else {
+            Some(format!(
+                "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
+                self.inner.download_policy, locator
+            ))
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn register_waiter(
+        state: &mut ManagerState,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+    ) -> oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>> {
+        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
+        let waiters = state.waiters.entry(locator).or_default();
+        waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
+        waiters.push(reply_tx);
+        reply_rx
+    }
+
+    fn spawn_load_if_needed(&self, locator: Option<WeightsLocator>) {
+        if let Some(locator) = locator {
+            self.spawn_load(locator);
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn spawn_load(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
+        let manager = self.clone();
+        info!(
+            model = %locator.model_id,
+            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+            "weights ensure started"
+        );
+
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            let load_result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking({
+                let locator = locator.clone();
+                move || load_weights_bundle(&locator)
+            })
+            .await
+            .map_err(|error| format!("weights worker join error: {error}"))
+            .and_then(|result| result.map_err(|error| error.to_string()));
+
+            manager.finish_load(locator, load_result).await;
+        });
+    }
+
+    async fn finish_load(
+        &self,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        load_result: Result<LoadedWeights, String>,
+    ) {
+        let (waiters, next_load, waiter_result) = {
+            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+            match load_result {
+                Ok(loaded) => {
+                    info!(
+                        model = %locator.model_id,
+                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                        resolved_revision = %loaded.resolved_revision,
+                        "weights ready"
+                    );
+                    let next_load = state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
+                    let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
+                    (waiters, next_load, Ok(()))
+                }
+                Err(error) => {
+                    warn!(
+                        model = %locator.model_id,
+                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                        error = %error,
+                        "weights failed"
+                    );
+                    let next_load = state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
+                    let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
+                    (waiters, next_load, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)))
+                }
+            }
+        };
+
+        Self::notify_waiters(waiters, waiter_result);
+        self.spawn_load_if_needed(next_load);
+    }
+
+    fn notify_waiters(
+        waiters: Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
+        waiter_result: Result<(), WeightsError>,
+    ) {
+        for waiter in waiters {
+            if waiter.is_closed() {
+                continue;
+            }
+            let _ = waiter.send(waiter_result.clone());
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..83ded20
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+mod loader;
+mod manager;
+mod state;
+mod types;
+
+pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
+pub(crate) use manager::WeightsManager;
+pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3e67417
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,247 @@
+use super::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+enum EntryStatus {
+    Queued,
+    Loading,
+    Ready,
+    Failed(String),
+}
+
+struct Entry {
+    status: EntryStatus,
+    bundle: Option<Arc<WeightsBundle>>,
+}
+
+impl Default for Entry {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            status: EntryStatus::Queued,
+            bundle: None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) struct EnsureTransition {
+    pub disposition: EnsureDisposition,
+    pub next_load: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+pub(crate) struct WeightsState {
+    entries: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Entry>,
+    active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+    queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
+}
+
+impl WeightsState {
+    pub(crate) fn ensure(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        denied_error: Option<String>,
+    ) -> EnsureTransition {
+        let disposition = match self.entries.get(&locator).map(|entry| &entry.status) {
+            Some(EntryStatus::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
+            Some(EntryStatus::Failed(_)) => {
+                if let Some(error) = denied_error {
+                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error)
+                } else {
+                    self.requeue(locator.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                }
+            }
+            Some(EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading) => {
+                if self.is_pending(&locator) {
+                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
+                } else {
+                    self.requeue(locator.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                }
+            }
+            None => {
+                if let Some(error) = denied_error {
+                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error)
+                } else {
+                    self.entries.insert(locator.clone(), Entry::default());
+                    self.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                }
+            }
+        };
+
+        let next_load = matches!(disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued)
+            .then(|| self.start_next())
+            .flatten();
+
+        EnsureTransition {
+            disposition,
+            next_load,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn bundle(
+        &self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<WeightsBundle>, WeightsError> {
+        match self
+            .entries
+            .get(locator)
+            .map(|entry| (&entry.status, &entry.bundle))
+        {
+            Some((EntryStatus::Ready, Some(bundle))) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
+            Some((EntryStatus::Ready, None)) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
+            Some((EntryStatus::Failed(error), _)) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            Some((EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading, _)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+            None => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+    ) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
+        entry.status = EntryStatus::Ready;
+        entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
+        if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
+            self.active = None;
+        }
+        self.start_next()
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        error: String,
+    ) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
+        entry.status = EntryStatus::Failed(error);
+        entry.bundle = None;
+        if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
+            self.active = None;
+        }
+        self.start_next()
+    }
+
+    fn requeue(&mut self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
+        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
+            entry.status = EntryStatus::Queued;
+        }
+        if !self.is_pending(&locator) {
+            self.queue.push_back(locator);
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn start_next(&mut self) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
+        if self.active.is_some() {
+            return None;
+        }
+
+        let locator = self.queue.pop_front()?;
+        self.active = Some(locator.clone());
+        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
+            entry.status = EntryStatus::Loading;
+        }
+        Some(locator)
+    }
+
+    fn is_pending(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+        self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) || self.queue.iter().any(|queued| queued == locator)
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    fn pending_occurrences(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> usize {
+        usize::from(self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator))
+            + self
+                .queue
+                .iter()
+                .filter(|queued| *queued == locator)
+                .count()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use proptest::collection::vec;
+    use proptest::prelude::*;
+
+    fn locator(index: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
+        WeightsLocator {
+            model_id: format!("model-{index}"),
+            revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn dummy_bundle() -> Arc<WeightsBundle> {
+        Arc::new(WeightsBundle {
+            parameter_values: Default::default(),
+            parameter_types: Default::default(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn ensure_starts_loading_immediately_when_idle() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let action = state.ensure(locator(0), None);
+        assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
+        assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator(0)));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn failed_locator_can_requeue_when_admission_is_allowed() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+
+        let action = state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
+        assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn failed_locator_stays_failed_when_admission_is_denied() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+
+        let action = state.ensure(locator, Some("denied".to_string()));
+        assert_eq!(
+            action.disposition,
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed("denied".to_string())
+        );
+        assert!(action.next_load.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn ready_bundle_is_returned_after_completion() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, dummy_bundle());
+
+        assert!(state.bundle(&locator).is_ok());
+    }
+
+    proptest! {
+        #[test]
+        fn ensure_never_duplicates_pending_locators(sequence in vec(0u8..4, 0..64)) {
+            let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+            let locators: Vec<_> = (0..4).map(locator).collect();
+
+            for index in sequence {
+                let locator = locators[index as usize].clone();
+                state.ensure(locator, None);
+
+                for locator in &locators {
+                    prop_assert!(state.pending_occurrences(locator) <= 1);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f87ce63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad::interpreter;
+use catgrad::typecheck;
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct WeightsLocator {
+    pub model_id: String,
+    pub revision: String,
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id, self.revision)
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct WeightsBundle {
+    pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
+    pub parameter_types: typecheck::Parameters,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum EnsureDisposition {
+    Ready,
+    Queued,
+    InFlight,
+    Failed(String),
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum WeightsError {
+    #[error("weights not ready")]
+    NotReady,
+    #[error("weights failed: {0}")]
+    Failed(String),
+    #[error("unknown weights key")]
+    UnknownKey,
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9eddfe3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
+use crate::runner;
+use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
+use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
+use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use tracing::{info, warn};
+
+pub(crate) struct ExecuteWorker {
+    tx: SyncSender<ExecuteJob>,
+}
+
+pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
+    Busy(ExecuteJob),
+    Stopped(ExecuteJob),
+}
+
+pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
+    pub execution_id: String,
+    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
+    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+    pub stream_batch_size: u32,
+}
+
+struct WorkerThread {
+    rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
+    executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+}
+
+impl ExecuteWorker {
+    pub(crate) fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
+        WorkerThread::spawn(rx, executor_tx);
+        Self { tx }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn try_enqueue(&self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), EnqueueError> {
+        match self.tx.try_send(job) {
+            Ok(()) => Ok(()),
+            Err(TrySendError::Full(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)),
+            Err(TrySendError::Disconnected(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(job)),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn stopped() -> Self {
+        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
+        drop(rx);
+        Self { tx }
+    }
+}
+
+impl WorkerThread {
+    fn spawn(
+        rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
+        executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+    ) {
+        std::thread::Builder::new()
+            .name("hellas-execute-worker".to_string())
+            .spawn(move || Self { rx, executor_tx }.run())
+            .expect("failed to spawn execute worker thread");
+    }
+
+    fn run(self) {
+        let Self { rx, executor_tx } = self;
+        while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
+            let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
+            let status = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
+                Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx)
+            })) {
+                Ok(Ok(())) => ExecutionStatus::Completed,
+                Ok(Err(err)) => {
+                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {err}");
+                    ExecutionStatus::Failed
+                }
+                Err(_) => {
+                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} panicked");
+                    ExecutionStatus::Failed
+                }
+            };
+
+            Self::send_completion(&executor_tx, execution_id, status);
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn run_job(
+        job: ExecuteJob,
+        executor_tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let ExecuteJob {
+            execution_id,
+            plan,
+            bundle,
+            stream_batch_size,
+        } = job;
+        let term: TypedTerm =
+            serde_json::from_slice(&plan.graph).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidGraph)?;
+
+        info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
+
+        runner::run_graph_streaming(
+            bundle.as_ref(),
+            &plan,
+            &term,
+            stream_batch_size,
+            |progress, chunk| {
+                let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
+                    execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+                    output_chunk: chunk.to_vec(),
+                    progress,
+                });
+            },
+        )?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn send_completion(
+        executor_tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+        execution_id: String,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+    ) {
+        let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
+            execution_id,
+            output: None,
+            status,
+        });
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index f17594a..3813c95 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -39,13 +39,23 @@ enum ExecutionStatus {
 message ExecuteStatusResponse {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
-  bytes result = 3;
+}
+message ExecuteSnapshot {
+  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
+  uint64 progress = 2;
+  bytes output = 3;
 }
 message ExecuteProgress {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
-  bytes chunk = 3;
+  bytes output_chunk = 3;
+}
+message ExecuteStreamEvent {
+  oneof event {
+    ExecuteSnapshot snapshot = 1;
+    ExecuteProgress progress = 2;
+  }
 }
 
 message ExecuteResultRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
-message ExecuteResultResponse { bytes result = 1; }
+message ExecuteResultResponse { bytes output = 1; }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index efc2298..a69035e 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ service Execute {
   rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
   rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
-  rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteProgress);
+  rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
   rpc ExecuteResult(ExecuteResultRequest) returns (ExecuteResultResponse);
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 6158a50..1e99418 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -82,27 +82,6 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
 type QuoteFuture = Pin<Box<dyn Future<Output = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>> + Send>>;
 type QuoterFn = Box<dyn Fn(Channel) -> QuoteFuture + Send + Sync>;
 
-pub struct QuoteStreamBuilder {
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-}
-
-impl QuoteStreamBuilder {
-    pub fn new(quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Self {
-        Self { quote_req }
-    }
-
-    pub fn start(self, locator: Locator) -> QuoteStream<Locator> {
-        let req = self.quote_req;
-        QuoteStream::new(
-            locator,
-            Box::new(move |channel| {
-                let req = req.clone();
-                Box::pin(try_quote(channel, req))
-            }),
-        )
-    }
-}
-
 /// Races quote requests across discovered providers and yields accepted quotes as they arrive.
 pub struct QuoteStream<S> {
     locator: S,
@@ -120,6 +99,29 @@ impl<S> QuoteStream<S> {
             discovery_done: false,
         }
     }
+
+    fn poll_pending(
+        &mut self,
+        cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+    ) -> Poll<Option<Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>>> {
+        match Pin::new(&mut self.pending).poll_next(cx) {
+            Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
+            Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
+            Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl QuoteStream<Locator> {
+    pub fn from_request(locator: Locator, quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Self {
+        Self::new(
+            locator,
+            Box::new(move |channel| {
+                let quote_req = quote_req.clone();
+                Box::pin(try_quote(channel, quote_req))
+            }),
+        )
+    }
 }
 
 impl<S> Stream for QuoteStream<S>
@@ -131,7 +133,7 @@ where
     fn poll_next(self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
         let this = self.get_mut();
 
-        if let Poll::Ready(item) = poll_pending(&mut this.pending, cx) {
+        if let Poll::Ready(item) = this.poll_pending(cx) {
             return Poll::Ready(item);
         }
 
@@ -139,7 +141,7 @@ where
             match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
                 Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
                     this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
-                    if let Poll::Ready(item) = poll_pending(&mut this.pending, cx) {
+                    if let Poll::Ready(item) = this.poll_pending(cx) {
                         return Poll::Ready(item);
                     }
                 }
@@ -161,17 +163,6 @@ where
     }
 }
 
-fn poll_pending(
-    pending: &mut FuturesUnordered<QuoteFuture>,
-    cx: &mut Context<'_>,
-) -> Poll<Option<Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>>> {
-    match Pin::new(pending).poll_next(cx) {
-        Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
-        Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
-        Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
-    }
-}
-
 fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
     if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
         N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
@@ -180,7 +171,49 @@ fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
+impl DiscoveryBindings {
+    pub fn attach(
+        endpoint: &Endpoint,
+        advertise_mdns: bool,
+        publish_pkarr: bool,
+    ) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
+        let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+            .advertise(advertise_mdns)
+            .service_name("hellas")
+            .build(endpoint.id())
+            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
+        endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+
+        let shared_pkarr = build_shared_pkarr_client()?;
+        let dht = Arc::new(shared_pkarr.dht().ok_or(DiscoveryError::MissingDhtHandle)?);
+
+        let mut pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
+            .client(shared_pkarr)
+            .n0_dns_pkarr_relay();
+        if !publish_pkarr {
+            pkarr = pkarr.no_publish();
+        }
+        let pkarr = pkarr
+            .build()
+            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrLookup { source })?;
+        endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+
+        Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
+    }
+}
+
+impl DiscoveryEndpoint {
+    pub async fn bind() -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
+        let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
+            .bind()
+            .await
+            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BindEndpoint { source })?;
+        let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(&endpoint, false, false)?;
+        Ok(Self { endpoint, bindings })
+    }
+}
+
+fn build_shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
     let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
     builder.no_default_network();
     builder.dht(|dht| dht);
@@ -193,44 +226,6 @@ pub fn shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
         .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrClient { source })
 }
 
-pub async fn bind_resolver_endpoint() -> Result<DiscoveryEndpoint, DiscoveryError> {
-    let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-        .bind()
-        .await
-        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BindEndpoint { source })?;
-    let bindings = attach_discovery_lookups(&endpoint, false, false)?;
-    Ok(DiscoveryEndpoint { endpoint, bindings })
-}
-
-pub fn attach_discovery_lookups(
-    endpoint: &Endpoint,
-    advertise_mdns: bool,
-    publish_pkarr: bool,
-) -> Result<DiscoveryBindings, DiscoveryError> {
-    let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-        .advertise(advertise_mdns)
-        .service_name("hellas")
-        .build(endpoint.id())
-        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
-
-    let shared_pkarr = shared_pkarr_client()?;
-    let dht = Arc::new(shared_pkarr.dht().ok_or(DiscoveryError::MissingDhtHandle)?);
-
-    let mut pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-        .client(shared_pkarr)
-        .n0_dns_pkarr_relay();
-    if !publish_pkarr {
-        pkarr = pkarr.no_publish();
-    }
-    let pkarr = pkarr
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrLookup { source })?;
-    endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
-
-    Ok(DiscoveryBindings { mdns, dht })
-}
-
 async fn try_quote(channel: Channel, req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
     let mut client = RemoteExecuteDriver::from_client(configured_execute_client(channel));
     match client.get_quote(req).await {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index c342b77..3e19969 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -7,12 +7,12 @@ use tonic::Status;
 
 use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use crate::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 
-pub type ExecuteProgressStream =
-    Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteProgress, Status>> + Send>>;
+pub type ExecuteEventStream =
+    Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status>;
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status>;
 }
 
 pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver {
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ impl ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver {
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteProgressStream, Status> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
         let execution = self.client.execute(request).await?.into_inner();
         let stream = self
             .client
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 1724400..8347a1f 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -94,14 +94,12 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusRequest {
         "/hellas.ExecuteStatusRequest".into()
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteStatusResponse {
     #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
     pub status: i32,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub progress: u64,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub result: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStatusResponse";
@@ -114,13 +112,32 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusResponse {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ExecuteSnapshot {
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
+    pub status: i32,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub progress: u64,
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteSnapshot {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteSnapshot";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ExecuteSnapshot".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ExecuteSnapshot".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteProgress {
     #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
     pub status: i32,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub chunk: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    pub output_chunk: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteProgress {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteProgress";
@@ -133,6 +150,31 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteProgress {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ExecuteStreamEvent {
+    #[prost(oneof = "execute_stream_event::Event", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub event: ::core::option::Option<execute_stream_event::Event>,
+}
+/// Nested message and enum types in `ExecuteStreamEvent`.
+pub mod execute_stream_event {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Event {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Snapshot(super::ExecuteSnapshot),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Progress(super::ExecuteProgress),
+    }
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStreamEvent {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStreamEvent";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteResultRequest {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
     pub execution_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
@@ -150,7 +192,7 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultRequest {
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ExecuteResultResponse {
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub result: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteResultResponse";
@@ -789,7 +831,7 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::ExecuteProgress>>,
+            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::ExecuteStreamEvent>>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -868,7 +910,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         >;
         /// Server streaming response type for the ExecuteStream method.
         type ExecuteStreamStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
-                Item = std::result::Result<super::ExecuteProgress, tonic::Status>,
+                Item = std::result::Result<super::ExecuteStreamEvent, tonic::Status>,
             >
             + std::marker::Send
             + 'static;
@@ -1101,7 +1143,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                         T: Execute,
                     > tonic::server::ServerStreamingService<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>
                     for ExecuteStreamSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ExecuteProgress;
+                        type Response = super::ExecuteStreamEvent;
                         type ResponseStream = T::ExecuteStreamStream;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,

From 939ebd421ec32112e1864751e601a5ff55a2a9eb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:15:06 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 009/105] chore: tidy executor crate

---
 .gitignore                                    |   2 +-
 Cargo.lock                                    | 231 +++++-
 Cargo.toml                                    |   9 +-
 README.md                                     |  38 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs            | 776 ------------------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 151 ++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        | 130 +++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 149 ++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      | 106 +++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      | 291 +++++++
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs                |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |  58 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |  11 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |   2 +-
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       |  12 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |   7 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs        |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs           |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs               |  26 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs        |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs         |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs            |   6 +-
 crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs             |   8 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  19 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |  22 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs         |  12 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        |  29 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          |  36 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |   4 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |   6 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |  40 +-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |  30 +-
 flake.lock                                    |  23 +-
 flake.nix                                     | 702 +---------------
 nix/docker.nix                                | 225 +++++
 nix/module.nix                                |  83 ++
 nix/pkgs.nix                                  | 309 +++++++
 nix/tests/default.nix                         |   4 +
 42 files changed, 1870 insertions(+), 1746 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
 create mode 100644 nix/docker.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/module.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/pkgs.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/tests/default.nix

diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index a371a14..160af21 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /target
-/result
+/result*
 .direnv
 .envrc
 .claude
diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index e8b54de..43ab37f 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -643,7 +643,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -653,7 +653,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -671,13 +671,13 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5f97098073be7c1299ce938b74759dc8fd194c23"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
  "chrono",
  "half",
- "hf-hub",
+ "hf-hub 0.4.3",
  "image",
  "log",
  "memmap2",
@@ -822,6 +822,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-sys 0.59.0",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "console"
+version = "0.16.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d64e8af5551369d19cf50138de61f1c42074ab970f74e99be916646777f8fc87"
+dependencies = [
+ "encode_unicode",
+ "libc",
+ "unicode-width",
+ "windows-sys 0.61.2",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "const-oid"
 version = "0.10.2"
@@ -843,6 +855,35 @@ dependencies = [
  "unicode-segmentation",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cookie"
+version = "0.18.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "4ddef33a339a91ea89fb53151bd0a4689cfce27055c291dfa69945475d22c747"
+dependencies = [
+ "percent-encoding",
+ "time",
+ "version_check",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "cookie_store"
+version = "0.22.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "15b2c103cf610ec6cae3da84a766285b42fd16aad564758459e6ecf128c75206"
+dependencies = [
+ "cookie",
+ "document-features",
+ "idna",
+ "indexmap",
+ "log",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_derive",
+ "serde_json",
+ "time",
+ "url",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cordyceps"
 version = "0.3.4"
@@ -2205,7 +2246,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry",
  "opentelemetry-otlp",
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "tokio",
@@ -2225,11 +2266,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
  "hellas-rpc",
- "hf-hub",
+ "hf-hub 0.5.0",
  "proptest",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
- "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokenizers",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
@@ -2246,7 +2287,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "futures-core",
  "pkarr",
  "prost",
- "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-iroh-transport",
@@ -2265,23 +2306,42 @@ name = "hf-hub"
 version = "0.4.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "629d8f3bbeda9d148036d6b0de0a3ab947abd08ce90626327fc3547a49d59d97"
+dependencies = [
+ "dirs",
+ "http",
+ "indicatif 0.17.11",
+ "libc",
+ "log",
+ "rand",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "ureq 2.12.1",
+ "windows-sys 0.60.2",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "hf-hub"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "aef3982638978efa195ff11b305f51f1f22f4f0a6cabee7af79b383ebee6a213"
 dependencies = [
  "dirs",
  "futures",
  "http",
- "indicatif",
+ "indicatif 0.18.4",
  "libc",
  "log",
  "native-tls",
  "num_cpus",
  "rand",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
- "ureq",
- "windows-sys 0.60.2",
+ "ureq 3.3.0",
+ "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2424,7 +2484,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper",
  "hyper-util",
  "rustls",
- "rustls-native-certs",
  "rustls-pki-types",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-rustls",
@@ -2709,13 +2768,26 @@ version = "0.17.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "183b3088984b400f4cfac3620d5e076c84da5364016b4f49473de574b2586235"
 dependencies = [
- "console",
+ "console 0.15.11",
  "number_prefix",
  "portable-atomic",
  "unicode-width",
  "web-time",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "indicatif"
+version = "0.18.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "25470f23803092da7d239834776d653104d551bc4d7eacaf31e6837854b8e9eb"
+dependencies = [
+ "console 0.16.3",
+ "portable-atomic",
+ "unicode-width",
+ "unit-prefix",
+ "web-time",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "interpolate_name"
 version = "0.2.4"
@@ -2789,7 +2861,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "pkcs8",
  "portmapper",
  "rand",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "rustc-hash",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
@@ -2946,7 +3018,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "pkarr",
  "postcard",
  "rand",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
  "serde",
@@ -2981,9 +3053,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "itoa"
-version = "1.0.17"
+version = "1.0.18"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "92ecc6618181def0457392ccd0ee51198e065e016d1d527a7ac1b6dc7c1f09d2"
+checksum = "8f42a60cbdf9a97f5d2305f08a87dc4e09308d1276d28c869c684d7777685682"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "jobserver"
@@ -3955,14 +4027,14 @@ dependencies = [
  "bytes",
  "http",
  "opentelemetry",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "opentelemetry-otlp"
-version = "0.31.0"
+version = "0.31.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7a2366db2dca4d2ad033cad11e6ee42844fd727007af5ad04a1730f4cb8163bf"
+checksum = "1f69cd6acbb9af919df949cd1ec9e5e7fdc2ef15d234b6b795aaa525cc02f71f"
 dependencies = [
  "http",
  "opentelemetry",
@@ -3970,7 +4042,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry-proto",
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
  "prost",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
 ]
 
@@ -4149,7 +4221,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "lru",
  "mainline",
  "ntimestamp",
- "reqwest",
+ "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "self_cell",
  "serde",
  "sha1_smol",
@@ -4412,9 +4484,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "pulldown-cmark"
-version = "0.13.1"
+version = "0.13.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "83c41efbf8f90ac44de7f3a868f0867851d261b56291732d0cbf7cceaaeb55a6"
+checksum = "14104c5a24d9bcf7eb2c24753e0f49fe14555d8bd565ea3d38e4b4303267259d"
 dependencies = [
  "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "memchr",
@@ -4800,7 +4872,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "pin-project-lite",
  "quinn",
  "rustls",
- "rustls-native-certs",
  "rustls-pki-types",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -4821,6 +4892,36 @@ dependencies = [
  "webpki-roots 1.0.6",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "reqwest"
+version = "0.13.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "04e9018c9d814e5f30cc16a0f03271aeab3571e609612d9fe78c1aa8d11c2f62"
+dependencies = [
+ "base64 0.22.1",
+ "bytes",
+ "futures-core",
+ "http",
+ "http-body",
+ "http-body-util",
+ "hyper",
+ "hyper-util",
+ "js-sys",
+ "log",
+ "percent-encoding",
+ "pin-project-lite",
+ "rustls-native-certs",
+ "sync_wrapper",
+ "tokio",
+ "tower 0.5.3",
+ "tower-http",
+ "tower-service",
+ "url",
+ "wasm-bindgen",
+ "wasm-bindgen-futures",
+ "web-sys",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "resolv-conf"
 version = "0.7.6"
@@ -4914,9 +5015,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "rustls-webpki"
-version = "0.103.9"
+version = "0.103.10"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d7df23109aa6c1567d1c575b9952556388da57401e4ace1d15f79eedad0d8f53"
+checksum = "df33b2b81ac578cabaf06b89b0631153a3f416b0a886e8a7a1707fb51abbd1ef"
 dependencies = [
  "ring",
  "rustls-pki-types",
@@ -5663,8 +5764,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "derive_builder",
  "esaxx-rs",
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
- "hf-hub",
- "indicatif",
+ "hf-hub 0.4.3",
+ "indicatif 0.17.11",
  "itertools",
  "log",
  "macro_rules_attribute",
@@ -6184,6 +6285,12 @@ version = "0.1.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "39ec24b3121d976906ece63c9daad25b85969647682eee313cb5779fdd69e14e"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "unit-prefix"
+version = "0.5.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "81e544489bf3d8ef66c953931f56617f423cd4b5494be343d9b9d3dda037b9a3"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "untrusted"
 version = "0.9.0"
@@ -6199,7 +6306,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "base64 0.22.1",
  "flate2",
  "log",
- "native-tls",
  "once_cell",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
@@ -6210,6 +6316,42 @@ dependencies = [
  "webpki-roots 0.26.11",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ureq"
+version = "3.3.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "dea7109cdcd5864d4eeb1b58a1648dc9bf520360d7af16ec26d0a9354bafcfc0"
+dependencies = [
+ "base64 0.22.1",
+ "cookie_store",
+ "der",
+ "flate2",
+ "log",
+ "native-tls",
+ "percent-encoding",
+ "rustls",
+ "rustls-pki-types",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "socks",
+ "ureq-proto",
+ "utf8-zero",
+ "webpki-root-certs",
+ "webpki-roots 1.0.6",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "ureq-proto"
+version = "0.6.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e994ba84b0bd1b1b0cf92878b7ef898a5c1760108fe7b6010327e274917a808c"
+dependencies = [
+ "base64 0.22.1",
+ "http",
+ "httparse",
+ "log",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "url"
 version = "2.5.8"
@@ -6223,6 +6365,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde_derive",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "utf8-zero"
+version = "0.8.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b8c0a043c9540bae7c578c88f91dda8bd82e59ae27c21baca69c8b191aaf5a6e"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "utf8_iter"
 version = "1.0.4"
@@ -6501,6 +6649,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "webpki-root-certs"
+version = "1.0.6"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "804f18a4ac2676ffb4e8b5b5fa9ae38af06df08162314f96a68d2a363e21a8ca"
+dependencies = [
+ "rustls-pki-types",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "webpki-roots"
 version = "0.26.11"
@@ -7137,18 +7294,18 @@ checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
-version = "0.8.42"
+version = "0.8.47"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f2578b716f8a7a858b7f02d5bd870c14bf4ddbbcf3a4c05414ba6503640505e3"
+checksum = "efbb2a062be311f2ba113ce66f697a4dc589f85e78a4aea276200804cea0ed87"
 dependencies = [
  "zerocopy-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy-derive"
-version = "0.8.42"
+version = "0.8.47"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7e6cc098ea4d3bd6246687de65af3f920c430e236bee1e3bf2e441463f08a02f"
+checksum = "0e8bc7269b54418e7aeeef514aa68f8690b8c0489a06b0136e5f57c4c5ccab89"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7264,9 +7421,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zune-jpeg"
-version = "0.5.13"
+version = "0.5.14"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ec5f41c76397b7da451efd19915684f727d7e1d516384ca6bd0ec43ec94de23c"
+checksum = "0b7a1c0af6e5d8d1363f4994b7a091ccf963d8b694f7da5b0b9cceb82da2c0a6"
 dependencies = [
  "zune-core",
 ]
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index dc08353..2513c23 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ resolver = "2"
 
 [workspace.package]
 version = "0.1.0"
-edition = "2021"
+edition = "2024"
 license = "MIT"
 repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 [workspace.dependencies]
 catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false }
-thiserror = "1"
+thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
@@ -32,8 +32,9 @@ tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
 opentelemetry = "0.31"
 opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
 opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client"] }
-reqwest = { version = "0.12", default-features = false, features = ["rustls-tls-native-roots"] }
-hf-hub = { version = "0.4.3", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
+reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = ["rustls-native-certs"] }
+rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 6d756a6..c0ccc0d 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -94,43 +94,11 @@ docker load < result
 docker run --rm -it --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all -p 31145:31145/udp hellas-server-cuda:latest
 ```
 
-Or run directly via flake launchers (loads image, runs as current user, mounts HF cache):
+Build and push a docker image directly from the flake:
 
 ```bash
-HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server
-HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
-```
-
-Useful overrides:
-
-```bash
-HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager nix run .#docker-run-server
-HELLAS_PORT=32145 nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
-HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
-HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
-HELLAS_LOG=info nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda
-```
-
-The docker launchers inherit the CLI's deny-by-default behavior unless you set
-`HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY` and `HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY`.
-
-The CUDA launcher expects Docker CDI/NVIDIA integration so `--device=nvidia.com/gpu=all` works.
-
-You can also pass a config file:
-
-```bash
-cat > hellas-docker.env <<'EOF'
-HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server-cuda
-HELLAS_PORT=32145
-HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
-HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
-HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
-HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
-HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
-HELLAS_LOG=info
-EOF
-
-nix run .#docker-run-server-cuda -- --config ./hellas-docker.env
+nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server ghcr.io/acme/hellas-server:latest
+nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/acme/hellas-server-cuda:13.1
 ```
 
 ## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 0a27326..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,776 +0,0 @@
-use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use crate::execution::{
-    ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
-};
-use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
-use axum::body::Bytes;
-use axum::extract::State;
-use axum::http::StatusCode;
-use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
-use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use axum::routing::post;
-use axum::{Json, Router};
-use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
-use catgrad_llm::utils::from_json_slice;
-use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
-use serde::Serialize;
-use serde_json::json;
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::convert::Infallible;
-use std::fmt;
-use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
-use tokio::sync::{mpsc, Mutex, RwLock};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
-use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
-
-static NEXT_ID: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(1);
-const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
-
-pub struct GatewayOptions {
-    pub host: String,
-    pub port: u16,
-    pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-    pub local: bool,
-    pub queue_size: usize,
-    pub retries: usize,
-    pub default_max_tokens: u32,
-    pub force_model: Option<String>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-struct GatewayState {
-    node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
-    local: bool,
-    retries: usize,
-    default_max_tokens: u32,
-    force_model: Option<String>,
-    inference_timeout: Duration,
-    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
-    model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<ModelAssets>>>>,
-    model_load_locks: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<String, Arc<Mutex<()>>>>>,
-}
-
-struct PreparedGeneration {
-    model: String,
-    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
-    request: ExecutionRequest,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-    inference_timeout: Duration,
-}
-
-enum GenerationError {
-    Timeout(Duration),
-    Failed(anyhow::Error),
-}
-
-struct HttpError {
-    status: StatusCode,
-    message: String,
-}
-
-impl GatewayState {
-    fn resolve_model(&self, request_model: &str) -> String {
-        self.force_model
-            .clone()
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| request_model.to_string())
-    }
-
-    fn execution_route(&self) -> ExecutionRoute {
-        if self.local {
-            ExecutionRoute::Local
-        } else {
-            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries, 0)
-        }
-    }
-
-    async fn model_assets(&self, model: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
-        {
-            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
-            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
-                return Ok(assets.clone());
-            }
-        }
-
-        let load_lock = {
-            let mut locks = self.model_load_locks.lock().await;
-            locks
-                .entry(model.to_string())
-                .or_insert_with(|| Arc::new(Mutex::new(())))
-                .clone()
-        };
-        let _load_guard = load_lock.lock().await;
-
-        {
-            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
-            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
-                return Ok(assets.clone());
-            }
-        }
-
-        let model_name = model.to_string();
-        let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
-            .await
-            .context("local model loader panicked")??;
-
-        let assets = Arc::new(assets);
-        let mut cache = self.model_cache.write().await;
-        cache.insert(model.to_string(), assets.clone());
-        Ok(assets)
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_generation<F, E>(
-        &self,
-        request_model: &str,
-        max_tokens: u32,
-        prepare_error: &str,
-        prepare: F,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
-    where
-        F: FnOnce(&ModelAssets) -> Result<PreparedPrompt, E>,
-        E: fmt::Display,
-    {
-        let model = self.resolve_model(request_model);
-        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-        })?;
-        let prepared_prompt = prepare(assets.as_ref()).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {err}"),
-        })?;
-        let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
-        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
-        let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
-            self.runtime.clone(),
-            assets.clone(),
-            prepared_prompt,
-            max_tokens,
-            ExecutionStrategy::Run(self.execution_route()),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to build execution request: {err}"),
-        })?;
-
-        Ok(PreparedGeneration {
-            model,
-            assets,
-            request,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids,
-            inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
-        })
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_openai(
-        &self,
-        req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
-            .messages
-            .iter()
-            .cloned()
-            .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
-            .collect();
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
-            max_tokens,
-            "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
-        )
-        .await
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_anthropic(
-        &self,
-        req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let messages: Vec<_> = req.into();
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
-            req.max_tokens,
-            "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
-        )
-        .await
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_plain(
-        &self,
-        req: &plain::CompletionRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
-            max_tokens,
-            "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt),
-        )
-        .await
-    }
-}
-
-impl PreparedGeneration {
-    async fn run<F>(&self, mut on_output: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
-    where
-        F: FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-    {
-        let output = timeout(self.inference_timeout, self.request.run(&mut on_output))
-            .await
-            .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(self.inference_timeout))??;
-        Ok(output)
-    }
-
-    async fn run_to_text(&self) -> Result<(ExecutionOutput, String), GenerationError> {
-        let output = self.run(|_| Ok(())).await?;
-        let text = TextOutputDecoder::decode_output(self.assets.as_ref(), &output)?;
-        Ok((output, text))
-    }
-
-    async fn stream_text<F>(&self, mut on_text: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
-    where
-        F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-    {
-        let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(self.assets.clone(), &self.stop_token_ids);
-        self.run(|output| {
-            let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
-            if delta.is_empty() {
-                return Ok(());
-            }
-            on_text(&delta)
-        })
-        .await
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Display for GenerationError {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        match self {
-            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
-                write!(f, "inference timed out after {}s", duration.as_secs())
-            }
-            GenerationError::Failed(err) => write!(f, "{err}"),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl From<anyhow::Error> for GenerationError {
-    fn from(err: anyhow::Error) -> Self {
-        GenerationError::Failed(err)
-    }
-}
-
-impl IntoResponse for GenerationError {
-    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
-        let status = match self {
-            GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
-            GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-        };
-        json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {self}"))
-    }
-}
-
-impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
-    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
-        json_error(self.status, self.message)
-    }
-}
-
-pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let runtime = if options.local {
-        ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
-            Executor::spawn(
-                DownloadPolicy::Eager,
-                ExecutePolicy::Eager,
-                options.queue_size,
-            )
-            .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
-        )
-    } else {
-        ExecutionRuntime::default()
-    };
-    let state = Arc::new(GatewayState {
-        node_id: options.node_id,
-        local: options.local,
-        retries: options.retries,
-        default_max_tokens: options.default_max_tokens,
-        force_model: options.force_model,
-        inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
-        runtime,
-        model_cache: Arc::new(RwLock::new(HashMap::new())),
-        model_load_locks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(HashMap::new())),
-    });
-
-    let app = Router::new()
-        .route("/v1/chat/completions", post(handle_openai))
-        .route("/v1/messages", post(handle_anthropic))
-        .route("/v1/completions", post(handle_plain))
-        .with_state(state.clone());
-
-    let addr = format!("{}:{}", options.host, options.port);
-    let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
-        .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
-
-    println!("Hellas gateway listening on http://{addr}");
-    println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
-    println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
-    println!("POST /v1/completions (plain)");
-    if state.local {
-        println!("Using local catgrad execution backend");
-        println!("Local execution queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
-    }
-    println!("Inference timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
-    if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
-        println!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
-    }
-
-    axum::serve(listener, app)
-        .with_graceful_shutdown(async {
-            let _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c().await;
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("gateway server failed")?;
-
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-async fn handle_openai(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
-    let req = match parse_json_body::<openai::ChatCompletionRequest>(&body, "OpenAI") {
-        Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let stream_include_usage = req
-        .stream_options
-        .as_ref()
-        .and_then(|options| options.include_usage)
-        .unwrap_or(false);
-    let prepared = match state.prepare_openai(&req).await {
-        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    if stream {
-        return stream_openai(prepared, stream_include_usage);
-    }
-
-    respond_openai(prepared).await
-}
-
-async fn handle_anthropic(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
-    let req = match parse_json_body::<anthropic::MessageRequest>(&body, "Anthropic") {
-        Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let prepared = match state.prepare_anthropic(&req).await {
-        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    if stream {
-        return stream_anthropic(prepared);
-    }
-
-    respond_anthropic(prepared).await
-}
-
-async fn handle_plain(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
-    let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
-        Ok(req) => req,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
-    let prepared = match state.prepare_plain(&req).await {
-        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    if stream {
-        return stream_plain(prepared);
-    }
-
-    respond_plain(prepared).await
-}
-
-fn stream_openai(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
-        let created = now_unix();
-
-        let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id.clone())
-            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                })
-                .build()])
-            .build();
-
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                    .id(id.clone())
-                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                    .created(created)
-                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                        .index(0)
-                        .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                            content: Some(delta.to_string()),
-                            ..Default::default()
-                        })
-                        .build()])
-                    .build();
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
-
-        let generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
-                }))));
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                return;
-            }
-        };
-
-        let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id.clone())
-            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                .build()])
-            .build();
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        if include_usage {
-            let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id)
-                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                .choices(vec![])
-                .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                    prepared.prompt_tokens,
-                    generated.completion_tokens,
-                )))
-                .build();
-            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
-                return;
-            }
-        }
-
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-    });
-
-    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-        .into_response()
-}
-
-fn stream_anthropic(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let id = next_id("msg");
-
-        let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
-            message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
-                .id(id.clone())
-                .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
-                .role("assistant".to_string())
-                .content(vec![])
-                .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prepared.prompt_tokens, 0))
-                .build(),
-        };
-
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_start",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                    index: 0,
-                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                        text: String::new(),
-                    },
-                },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                    index: 0,
-                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
-                        text: delta.to_string(),
-                    },
-                };
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
-
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_stop",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "error",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                        error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                            error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                            message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
-                        },
-                    },
-                )));
-                return;
-            }
-        };
-
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "message_delta",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
-                    delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                        stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
-                    },
-                    usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-                        prepared.prompt_tokens,
-                        generated.completion_tokens,
-                    ),
-                },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-            "message_stop",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
-        )));
-    });
-
-    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-        .into_response()
-}
-
-fn stream_plain(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<Result<Event, Infallible>>();
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let id = next_id("cmpl");
-        let created = now_unix();
-
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-                    .id(id.clone())
-                    .object("text_completion".to_string())
-                    .created(created)
-                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                        .index(0)
-                        .text(delta.to_string())
-                        .build()])
-                    .build();
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
-
-        let _generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                    "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
-                }))));
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                return;
-            }
-        };
-
-        let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id)
-            .object("text_completion".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .text(String::new())
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                .build()])
-            .build();
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-    });
-
-    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
-        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
-        .into_response()
-}
-
-async fn respond_openai(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
-        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
-        .created(now_unix())
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
-            .index(0)
-            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-            .build()])
-        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
-        )))
-        .build();
-
-    Json(response).into_response()
-}
-
-async fn respond_anthropic(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("msg"))
-        .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
-        .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }])
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn))
-        .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
-        ))
-        .build();
-
-    Json(response).into_response()
-}
-
-async fn respond_plain(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
-    };
-
-    let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("cmpl"))
-        .object("text_completion".to_string())
-        .created(now_unix())
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-            .index(0)
-            .text(text)
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-            .build()])
-        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
-        )))
-        .build();
-
-    Json(response).into_response()
-}
-
-fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
-    body: &Bytes,
-    protocol: &str,
-) -> Result<T, HttpError> {
-    from_json_slice::<T>(body).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-        status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-        message: format!("Invalid {protocol} request: {err}"),
-    })
-}
-
-fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
-    (
-        status,
-        Json(json!({ "error": { "message": message.into() } })),
-    )
-        .into_response()
-}
-
-fn sse_data<T: Serialize>(payload: &T) -> Event {
-    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
-    Event::default().data(data)
-}
-
-fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
-    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
-    Event::default().event(event).data(data)
-}
-
-fn next_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
-    let n = NEXT_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
-    format!("{prefix}-{n}")
-}
-
-fn now_unix() -> i64 {
-    SystemTime::now()
-        .duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH)
-        .map(|duration| duration.as_secs() as i64)
-        .unwrap_or(0)
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f9fdbc9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
+use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::body::Bytes;
+use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use axum::Json;
+use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<anthropic::MessageRequest>(&body, "Anthropic") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_anthropic(&req).await {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        return stream_response(prepared);
+    }
+
+    respond(prepared).await
+}
+
+fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
+        let id = next_id("msg");
+
+        let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
+            message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+                .role("assistant".to_string())
+                .content(vec![])
+                .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prepared.prompt_tokens, 0))
+                .build(),
+        };
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_start",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                    index: 0,
+                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                        text: String::new(),
+                    },
+                },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
+                let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                    index: 0,
+                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
+                        text: delta.to_string(),
+                    },
+                };
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            })
+            .await;
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_stop",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "error",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                        error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                            error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                            message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                        },
+                    },
+                )));
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "message_delta",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                    delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                        stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
+                    },
+                    usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                        prepared.prompt_tokens,
+                        generated.completion_tokens,
+                    ),
+                },
+            )))
+            .is_err()
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+            "message_stop",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
+        )));
+    })
+}
+
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("msg"))
+        .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+        .role("assistant".to_string())
+        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }])
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn))
+        .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        ))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1ff52aa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,130 @@
+mod anthropic;
+mod openai;
+mod plain;
+mod state;
+
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use anyhow::Context;
+use axum::body::Bytes;
+use axum::http::StatusCode;
+use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use axum::routing::post;
+use axum::{Json, Router};
+use serde::Serialize;
+use serde_json::json;
+use std::convert::Infallible;
+use std::future::Future;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+
+use self::state::{GatewayState, HttpError};
+
+static NEXT_ID: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(1);
+
+pub struct GatewayOptions {
+    pub host: String,
+    pub port: u16,
+    pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub local: bool,
+    pub queue_size: usize,
+    pub retries: usize,
+    pub default_max_tokens: u32,
+    pub force_model: Option<String>,
+}
+
+type SseSender = mpsc::UnboundedSender<Result<Event, Infallible>>;
+
+pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let state = Arc::new(GatewayState::from_options(&options)?);
+
+    let app = Router::new()
+        .route("/v1/chat/completions", post(openai::handle))
+        .route("/v1/messages", post(anthropic::handle))
+        .route("/v1/completions", post(plain::handle))
+        .with_state(state.clone());
+
+    let addr = format!("{}:{}", options.host, options.port);
+    let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
+
+    println!("Hellas gateway listening on http://{addr}");
+    println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
+    println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
+    println!("POST /v1/completions (plain)");
+    if state.local {
+        println!("Using local catgrad execution backend");
+        println!("Local execution queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+    }
+    println!("Inference timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
+    if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
+        println!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
+    }
+
+    axum::serve(listener, app)
+        .with_graceful_shutdown(async {
+            let _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c().await;
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("gateway server failed")?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
+    body: &Bytes,
+    protocol: &str,
+) -> Result<T, HttpError> {
+    catgrad_llm::utils::from_json_slice::<T>(body).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+        status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+        message: format!("Invalid {protocol} request: {err}"),
+    })
+}
+
+fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
+    (
+        status,
+        Json(json!({ "error": { "message": message.into() } })),
+    )
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+fn sse_response<F, Fut>(task: F) -> Response
+where
+    F: FnOnce(SseSender) -> Fut + Send + 'static,
+    Fut: Future<Output = ()> + Send + 'static,
+{
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    tokio::spawn(task(tx));
+
+    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+        .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
+        .into_response()
+}
+
+fn sse_data<T: Serialize>(payload: &T) -> Event {
+    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    Event::default().data(data)
+}
+
+fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
+    let data = serde_json::to_string(payload).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    Event::default().event(event).data(data)
+}
+
+fn next_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
+    let n = NEXT_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
+    format!("{prefix}-{n}")
+}
+
+fn now_unix() -> i64 {
+    SystemTime::now()
+        .duration_since(UNIX_EPOCH)
+        .map(|duration| duration.as_secs() as i64)
+        .unwrap_or(0)
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5e71dd4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
+use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::body::Bytes;
+use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use axum::Json;
+use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
+use serde_json::json;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<openai::ChatCompletionRequest>(&body, "OpenAI") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let include_usage = req
+        .stream_options
+        .as_ref()
+        .and_then(|options| options.include_usage)
+        .unwrap_or(false);
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_openai(&req).await {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        return stream_response(prepared, include_usage);
+    }
+
+    respond(prepared).await
+}
+
+fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
+    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
+        let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+        let created = now_unix();
+
+        let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id.clone())
+            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                })
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
+                let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                    .id(id.clone())
+                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                    .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                            content: Some(delta.to_string()),
+                            ..Default::default()
+                        })
+                        .build()])
+                    .build();
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            })
+            .await;
+
+        let generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
+                }))));
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id.clone())
+            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        if include_usage {
+            let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id)
+                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![])
+                .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                    prepared.prompt_tokens,
+                    generated.completion_tokens,
+                )))
+                .build();
+            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
+                return;
+            }
+        }
+
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+    })
+}
+
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
+        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
+        .created(now_unix())
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
+            .index(0)
+            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+            .build()])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f081abf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
+use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::body::Bytes;
+use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use axum::Json;
+use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
+use serde_json::json;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
+    let req = match parse_json_body::<plain::CompletionRequest>(&body, "completion") {
+        Ok(req) => req,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let prepared = match state.prepare_plain(&req).await {
+        Ok(prepared) => prepared,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    if stream {
+        return stream_response(prepared);
+    }
+
+    respond(prepared).await
+}
+
+fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
+        let id = next_id("cmpl");
+        let created = now_unix();
+
+        let generated = prepared
+            .stream_text(|delta| {
+                let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                    .id(id.clone())
+                    .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                    .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .text(delta.to_string())
+                        .build()])
+                    .build();
+                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
+                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                Ok(())
+            })
+            .await;
+
+        let _generated = match generated {
+            Ok(output) => output,
+            Err(err) => {
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                    "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
+                }))));
+                let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+            .id(id)
+            .object("text_completion".to_string())
+            .created(created)
+            .model(prepared.model.clone())
+            .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .text(String::new())
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build()])
+            .build();
+        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+    })
+}
+
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
+        Ok(result) => result,
+        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    };
+
+    let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(next_id("cmpl"))
+        .object("text_completion".to_string())
+        .created(now_unix())
+        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+            .index(0)
+            .text(text)
+            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+            .build()])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            prepared.prompt_tokens,
+            generated.completion_tokens,
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    Json(response).into_response()
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0cc7954
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,291 @@
+use super::{json_error, GatewayOptions};
+use crate::execution::{
+    ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
+};
+use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
+use anyhow::Context;
+use axum::http::StatusCode;
+use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
+use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::fmt;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use tokio::sync::{Mutex, RwLock};
+use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+
+const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(super) struct GatewayState {
+    pub(super) node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub(super) local: bool,
+    pub(super) retries: usize,
+    default_max_tokens: u32,
+    pub(super) force_model: Option<String>,
+    pub(super) inference_timeout: Duration,
+    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+    model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<ModelAssets>>>>,
+    model_load_locks: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<String, Arc<Mutex<()>>>>>,
+}
+
+pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
+    pub(super) model: String,
+    pub(super) request: ExecutionRequest,
+    pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
+    pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+    inference_timeout: Duration,
+}
+
+pub(super) enum GenerationError {
+    Timeout(Duration),
+    Failed(anyhow::Error),
+}
+
+pub(super) struct HttpError {
+    pub(super) status: StatusCode,
+    pub(super) message: String,
+}
+
+impl GatewayState {
+    pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let runtime = if options.local {
+            ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
+                Executor::spawn(
+                    DownloadPolicy::Eager,
+                    ExecutePolicy::Eager,
+                    options.queue_size,
+                )
+                .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
+            )
+        } else {
+            ExecutionRuntime::default()
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            node_id: options.node_id,
+            local: options.local,
+            retries: options.retries,
+            default_max_tokens: options.default_max_tokens,
+            force_model: options.force_model.clone(),
+            inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
+            runtime,
+            model_cache: Arc::new(RwLock::new(HashMap::new())),
+            model_load_locks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(HashMap::new())),
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn resolve_model(&self, request_model: &str) -> String {
+        self.force_model
+            .clone()
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| request_model.to_string())
+    }
+
+    fn execution_route(&self) -> ExecutionRoute {
+        if self.local {
+            ExecutionRoute::Local
+        } else {
+            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries, 0)
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn model_assets(&self, model: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
+        {
+            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
+            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+                return Ok(assets.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        let load_lock = {
+            let mut locks = self.model_load_locks.lock().await;
+            locks
+                .entry(model.to_string())
+                .or_insert_with(|| Arc::new(Mutex::new(())))
+                .clone()
+        };
+        let _load_guard = load_lock.lock().await;
+
+        {
+            let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
+            if let Some(assets) = cache.get(model) {
+                return Ok(assets.clone());
+            }
+        }
+
+        let model_name = model.to_string();
+        let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
+            .await
+            .context("local model loader panicked")??;
+
+        let assets = Arc::new(assets);
+        let mut cache = self.model_cache.write().await;
+        cache.insert(model.to_string(), assets.clone());
+        Ok(assets)
+    }
+
+    async fn prepare_generation<F, E>(
+        &self,
+        request_model: &str,
+        max_tokens: u32,
+        prepare_error: &str,
+        prepare: F,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
+    where
+        F: FnOnce(&ModelAssets) -> Result<PreparedPrompt, E>,
+        E: fmt::Display,
+    {
+        let model = self.resolve_model(request_model);
+        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        let prepared_prompt = prepare(assets.as_ref()).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
+        let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
+        let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+            self.runtime.clone(),
+            assets.clone(),
+            prepared_prompt,
+            max_tokens,
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(self.execution_route()),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to build execution request: {err}"),
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(PreparedGeneration {
+            model,
+            assets,
+            request,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids,
+            inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn prepare_openai(
+        &self,
+        req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
+        let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
+            .messages
+            .iter()
+            .cloned()
+            .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
+            .collect();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare chat request",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn prepare_anthropic(
+        &self,
+        req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let messages: Vec<_> = req.into();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            req.max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare chat request",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn prepare_plain(
+        &self,
+        req: &plain::CompletionRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
+        let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
+        let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
+        self.prepare_generation(
+            &req.model,
+            max_tokens,
+            "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt),
+        )
+        .await
+    }
+}
+
+impl PreparedGeneration {
+    async fn run<F>(&self, mut on_output: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
+    where
+        F: FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+    {
+        let output = timeout(self.inference_timeout, self.request.run(&mut on_output))
+            .await
+            .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(self.inference_timeout))??;
+        Ok(output)
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn run_to_text(&self) -> Result<(ExecutionOutput, String), GenerationError> {
+        let output = self.run(|_| Ok(())).await?;
+        let text = TextOutputDecoder::decode_output(self.assets.as_ref(), &output)?;
+        Ok((output, text))
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn stream_text<F>(
+        &self,
+        mut on_text: F,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
+    where
+        F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
+    {
+        let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(self.assets.clone(), &self.stop_token_ids);
+        self.run(|output| {
+            let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
+            if delta.is_empty() {
+                return Ok(());
+            }
+            on_text(&delta)
+        })
+        .await
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for GenerationError {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
+                write!(f, "inference timed out after {}s", duration.as_secs())
+            }
+            GenerationError::Failed(err) => write!(f, "{err}"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<anyhow::Error> for GenerationError {
+    fn from(err: anyhow::Error) -> Self {
+        GenerationError::Failed(err)
+    }
+}
+
+impl IntoResponse for GenerationError {
+    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
+        let status = match self {
+            GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
+            GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+        };
+        json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {self}"))
+    }
+}
+
+impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
+    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
+        json_error(self.status, self.message)
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 99f5ef5..25f8670 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ serde = { workspace = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
-hf-hub = "0.4"
+hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
index 3031534..2fc571a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ fn init_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
     .map_err(|panic| BackendInitError {
         message: format!(
             "failed to initialize executor backend: {}",
-            panic_message(panic)
+            panic_message(&panic)
         ),
     })?;
 
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ pub fn create_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
     EXEC_BACKEND.get_or_init(init_backend).clone()
 }
 
-fn panic_message(panic: Box<dyn Any + Send>) -> String {
+fn panic_message(panic: &(dyn Any + Send)) -> String {
     if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<&'static str>() {
         (*message).to_string()
     } else if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<String>() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 8a3750f..2f647da 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -45,11 +45,13 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
 
 impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
     fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
-        match &err {
-            ExecutorError::ChannelClosed => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => Status::resource_exhausted(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::BackendInit(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
+        let code = match &err {
+            ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
+
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)
+            | ExecutorError::InvalidGraph(_)
+            | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
                 ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId
                 | ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision
@@ -57,30 +59,30 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
                 | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { .. } => {
-                    Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string())
-                }
-                _ => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
+                | ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { .. } => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+                _ => tonic::Code::Internal,
             },
-            ExecutorError::InvalidGraph(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::Llm(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::Interpreter(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::Backend(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_) => Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => Status::permission_denied(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::NoOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput => Status::internal(err.to_string()),
-            ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => {
-                Status::not_found(err.to_string())
-            }
-            ExecutorError::State(StateError::ExecutionNotFound(_)) => {
-                Status::not_found(err.to_string())
-            }
-            ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_)) => {
-                Status::failed_precondition(err.to_string())
+
+            ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
+            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_)) => {
+                tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
             }
-        }
+
+            ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
+
+            ExecutorError::State(
+                StateError::QuoteNotFound(_) | StateError::ExecutionNotFound(_),
+            ) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
+
+            ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
+            | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
+            | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
+            | ExecutorError::Interpreter(_)
+            | ExecutorError::Backend(_)
+            | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_)
+            | ExecutorError::NoOutput
+            | ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput => tonic::Code::Internal,
+        };
+        Status::new(code, err.to_string())
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index ea5caba..da54180 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -55,14 +55,14 @@ impl Executor {
 
     pub(super) fn handle_status(
         &self,
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
+        request: &ExecuteStatusRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.status_response(&request.execution_id)
     }
 
     pub(super) fn handle_result(
         &self,
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
+        request: &ExecuteResultRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let output = self.store.output(&request.execution_id)?;
         Ok(ExecuteResultResponse {
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ impl Executor {
             }
             Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
             Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(_job)) => {
-                self.handle_complete(execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+                self.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed)
             }
         }
@@ -130,24 +130,24 @@ impl Executor {
 
         if self.pending_executions.len() != original_len {
             info!(%execution_id, "cancelled queued execution without active watchers");
-            self.handle_complete(execution_id.to_string(), None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+            self.handle_complete(execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
         }
     }
 
     pub(super) fn handle_complete(
         &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
+        execution_id: &str,
         output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
     ) {
         let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         info!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
 
-        if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(&execution_id, status, output) {
+        if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(execution_id, status, output) {
             warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {error}");
         }
 
-        self.send_status(&execution_id, status);
+        self.send_status(execution_id, status);
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 2eac7c6..cf91399 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -68,10 +68,10 @@ impl Executor {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_execute(request).await);
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_status(request));
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_status(&request));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_result(request));
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_result(&request));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::Progress {
                     execution_id,
@@ -93,11 +93,11 @@ impl Executor {
                     output,
                     status,
                 } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(execution_id, output, status);
+                    self.handle_complete(&execution_id, output, status);
                     self.dispatch_next_execution();
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id } => {
-                    self.handle_subscriptions_closed(execution_id);
+                    self.handle_subscriptions_closed(&execution_id);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -110,8 +110,7 @@ fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> ExecutorError {
 
 fn map_weights_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> ExecutorError {
     match error {
-        WeightsError::NotReady => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
+        WeightsError::NotReady | WeightsError::UnknownKey => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
         WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
-        other => ExecutorError::WeightsError(other.to_string()),
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 2aed734..26e5d06 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ impl Executor {
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
-        let prompt_tokens = plan.prompt_tokens;
+        let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.max_new_tokens;
         let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(plan);
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
index 53c048d..4b8bc88 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
@@ -60,8 +60,8 @@ impl Executor {
         self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
     }
 
-    pub(super) fn handle_subscriptions_closed(&mut self, execution_id: String) {
-        let should_remove = match self.subscriptions.get_mut(&execution_id) {
+    pub(super) fn handle_subscriptions_closed(&mut self, execution_id: &str) {
+        let should_remove = match self.subscriptions.get_mut(execution_id) {
             Some(subscriptions) => {
                 if subscriptions.updates.receiver_count() == 0 {
                     subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = false;
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 } else {
                     subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = true;
                     spawn_closed_monitor(
-                        execution_id.clone(),
+                        execution_id.to_string(),
                         subscriptions.updates.clone(),
                         self.notify_tx.clone(),
                     );
@@ -80,13 +80,13 @@ impl Executor {
         };
 
         if should_remove {
-            self.subscriptions.remove(&execution_id);
+            self.subscriptions.remove(execution_id);
 
             if matches!(
-                self.store.status(&execution_id),
+                self.store.status(execution_id),
                 Ok(ExecutionStatus::Pending)
             ) {
-                self.cancel_pending_execution(&execution_id);
+                self.cancel_pending_execution(execution_id);
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 4e6bef9..3543b29 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -22,8 +22,7 @@ fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
             model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
             revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
         },
-        input: Vec::new(),
-        prompt_tokens: 0,
+        input_ids: Vec::new(),
         max_new_tokens: crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
         stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
     }
@@ -134,7 +133,7 @@ async fn output_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
         .expect("execution should be created");
 
     let err = executor
-        .handle_result(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
+        .handle_result(&hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
         })
         .expect_err("output should not be available yet");
@@ -262,7 +261,7 @@ async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
             execution_id: closed_execution_id,
         }) => {
             assert_eq!(closed_execution_id, execution_id);
-            executor.handle_subscriptions_closed(closed_execution_id.clone());
+            executor.handle_subscriptions_closed(&closed_execution_id);
             assert!(!executor.subscriptions.contains_key(&closed_execution_id));
         }
         _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index bfc18b7..1133be6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -8,7 +8,6 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
-use tonic::Status as TonicStatus;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
 use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
@@ -94,7 +93,7 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
     }
 
     type ExecuteStreamStream =
-        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, TonicStatus>> + Send>>;
+        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
     async fn execute_stream(
         &self,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
index 9be3cbc..0e61cfc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tokio::sync::{broadcast, mpsc};
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::{errors::BroadcastStreamRecvError, BroadcastStream};
 use tokio_stream::Stream;
-use tonic::{Status, Status as TonicStatus};
+use tonic::Status;
 
 use super::ExecutorMessage;
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ impl LocalExecutionStream {
 }
 
 impl Stream for LocalExecutionStream {
-    type Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, TonicStatus>;
+    type Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>;
 
     fn poll_next(mut self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
         if let Some(initial) = self.initial.take() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index 4e78fcd..ae4c3fc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -43,14 +43,13 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             }
         })?;
 
-        let chat_template = match get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision) {
-            Ok(template) => Some(
+        let chat_template = get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision)
+            .ok()
+            .map(|template| {
                 template
                     .replace("{% generation %}", "")
-                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", ""),
-            ),
-            Err(_) => None,
-        };
+                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", "")
+            });
 
         Ok(Self {
             model,
@@ -108,7 +107,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PrepareMessages { source })
     }
 
-    pub fn create_detokenizer<'a>(&'a self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'a> {
+    pub fn create_detokenizer(&self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'_> {
         Detokenizer::from_tokenizer(&self.tokenizer, stop_token_ids)
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
index ffa2387..e4cdfa4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -26,22 +26,16 @@ pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, Pa
         model.revision.clone(),
     ));
 
-    let config =
-        repo.get("config.json")
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
-                model_id: model.id.clone(),
-                revision: model.revision.clone(),
-                file: "config.json",
-                source,
-            })?;
-    let tokenizer =
-        repo.get("tokenizer.json")
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
-                model_id: model.id.clone(),
-                revision: model.revision.clone(),
-                file: "tokenizer.json",
-                source,
-            })?;
+    let fetch = |file: &'static str| {
+        repo.get(file).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+            model_id: model.id.clone(),
+            revision: model.revision.clone(),
+            file,
+            source,
+        })
+    };
+    let config = fetch("config.json")?;
+    let tokenizer = fetch("tokenizer.json")?;
 
     Ok((config, tokenizer))
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
index 990ca63..0b6c94b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@ use std::str::FromStr;
 use super::glob;
 use super::parse_allow_patterns;
 
-/// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from HuggingFace.
+/// Controls whether the executor may download model weights from `HuggingFace`.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Default)]
 pub enum DownloadPolicy {
     /// Download any model if not cached (default).
     #[default]
     Eager,
-    /// Download only models whose HuggingFace model ID matches one of the
+    /// Download only models whose `HuggingFace` model ID matches one of the
     /// given glob patterns; deny all others unless already cached locally.
     Allow(Vec<String>),
     /// Never download; only use models already present in the local HF cache.
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
index 0633ecb..e1b696e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use super::parse_allow_patterns;
 /// A namespaced pattern for execute policy matching.
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub enum ExecutePattern {
-    /// `hf/<glob>` matches on the HuggingFace model ID.
+    /// `hf/<glob>` matches on the `HuggingFace` model ID.
     HuggingFace(String),
     /// `graph/<glob>` matches on the blake3 graph hash.
     Graph(String),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
index 7bc2dac..892bf38 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
@@ -22,10 +22,8 @@ pub(super) fn matches(pattern: &str, text: &str) -> bool {
         }
     }
 
-    if let Some(last) = parts.last() {
-        if !last.is_empty() {
-            return pos == text.len();
-        }
+    if parts.last().is_some_and(|last| !last.is_empty()) {
+        return pos == text.len();
     }
 
     true
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
index 5272eda..4e64f27 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ pub use execute::{ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
 
 fn parse_allow_patterns(policy: &str) -> Result<Vec<String>, String> {
     let trimmed = policy.trim();
-    if !trimmed.starts_with("allow(") || !trimmed.ends_with(')') {
-        return Err(format!("expected 'allow(pattern,...)' but got '{trimmed}'"));
-    }
+    let inner = trimmed
+        .strip_prefix("allow(")
+        .and_then(|s| s.strip_suffix(')'))
+        .ok_or_else(|| format!("expected 'allow(pattern,...)' but got '{trimmed}'"))?;
 
-    let inner = &trimmed["allow(".len()..trimmed.len() - 1];
     let patterns: Vec<String> = inner
         .split(',')
         .map(|pattern| pattern.trim().to_string())
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 9028943..f115b1b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend, Interpreter};
 use catgrad::prelude::*;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
-use hellas_rpc::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids};
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 
 fn initialize_state_tensors(
     interpreter: &Interpreter<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ fn extract_generated_token(
     let tokens = match output {
         interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
             interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(values) => values,
-            _ => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
+            interpreter::TaggedVec::F32(_) => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
         },
         _ => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
     };
@@ -55,19 +55,8 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&plan.input)
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
-    let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(plan.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
-    if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-            "prompt token count mismatch: plan says {}, input decodes to {}",
-            plan.prompt_tokens,
-            input_ids.len()
-        )));
-    }
-
     let backend = create_backend()?;
-    let max_sequence_length = input_ids.len() + plan.max_new_tokens as usize;
+    let max_sequence_length = plan.input_ids.len() + plan.max_new_tokens as usize;
     let model_config: serde_json::Value =
         serde_json::from_slice(&plan.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model config JSON: {err}"))
@@ -80,7 +69,7 @@ pub fn run_graph_streaming(
     let interpreter = Interpreter::new(backend.clone(), env, bundle.parameter_values.clone());
 
     let mut state_tensors = initialize_state_tensors(&interpreter, &model.empty_state_type())?;
-    let mut token_ids = input_ids;
+    let mut token_ids = plan.input_ids.clone();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 2d74ff1..6dfd089 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ pub struct ExecutionPlan {
     pub graph: Vec<u8>,
     pub model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
     pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
-    pub input: Vec<u8>,
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
     pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 }
@@ -27,10 +26,11 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
 
         let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
         let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
-            DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION.to_string()
+            DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
         } else {
-            requested_revision.to_string()
-        };
+            requested_revision
+        }
+        .to_string();
 
         if request.graph.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
@@ -83,8 +83,7 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
                     model_id: model_id.to_string(),
                     revision: requested_revision,
                 },
-                input: request.input,
-                prompt_tokens: request.prompt_tokens,
+                input_ids,
                 max_new_tokens,
                 stop_token_ids,
             },
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index fdb38aa..2b84d3a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ struct ExecutionRecord {
     output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
 }
 
+#[derive(Default)]
 pub struct ExecutorState {
     quotes: HashMap<String, ExecutionPlan>,
     executions: HashMap<String, ExecutionRecord>,
@@ -34,10 +35,7 @@ pub struct ExecutorState {
 
 impl ExecutorState {
     pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            quotes: HashMap::new(),
-            executions: HashMap::new(),
-        }
+        Self::default()
     }
 
     pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
@@ -132,11 +130,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         chunk: &[u8],
         progress: u64,
     ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        let execution = self
-            .executions
-            .get_mut(execution_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))?;
-
+        let execution = self.execution_mut(execution_id)?;
         execution.progress = progress;
         if !chunk.is_empty() {
             execution
@@ -144,7 +138,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 .get_or_insert_with(Vec::new)
                 .extend_from_slice(chunk);
         }
-
         Ok(())
     }
 
@@ -161,12 +154,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
     }
 }
 
-impl Default for ExecutorState {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self::new()
-    }
-}
-
 fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
     format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
 }
@@ -197,8 +184,7 @@ mod tests {
                 model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
                 revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
             },
-            input: Vec::new(),
-            prompt_tokens: 0,
+            input_ids: Vec::new(),
             max_new_tokens: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
             stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
         }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
index 7336dfa..28040bc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
         get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
     let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {config_path:?}"
+            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {}", config_path.display()
         ))
     })?;
 
@@ -52,13 +52,9 @@ fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
     let mut components = path
         .components()
         .map(|component| component.as_os_str().to_string_lossy());
-    while let Some(component) = components.next() {
-        if component == "snapshots" {
-            let revision = components.next()?.to_string();
-            return (!revision.trim().is_empty()).then_some(revision);
-        }
-    }
-    None
+    components.find(|c| c == "snapshots")?;
+    let revision = components.next()?.to_string();
+    (!revision.trim().is_empty()).then_some(revision)
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index af70969..9c6749a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     async fn admit(&self, locator: WeightsLocator, register_waiter: bool) -> EnsureAdmission {
         let denied_error = self.denied_error(&locator);
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        let action = state.weights.ensure(locator.clone(), denied_error);
+        let action = state.weights.ensure(&locator, denied_error);
         let waiter = if register_waiter
             && matches!(
                 action.disposition,
@@ -96,8 +96,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
         match timeout(wait_timeout, receiver).await {
             Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
-            Ok(Err(_)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-            Err(_) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+            _ => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
@@ -170,7 +169,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     ) {
         let (waiters, next_load, waiter_result) = {
             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-            match load_result {
+            let (next_load, waiter_result) = match load_result {
                 Ok(loaded) => {
                     info!(
                         model = %locator.model_id,
@@ -178,9 +177,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                         resolved_revision = %loaded.resolved_revision,
                         "weights ready"
                     );
-                    let next_load = state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
-                    let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
-                    (waiters, next_load, Ok(()))
+                    (state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle), Ok(()))
                 }
                 Err(error) => {
                     warn!(
@@ -189,25 +186,25 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                         error = %error,
                         "weights failed"
                     );
-                    let next_load = state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
-                    let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
-                    (waiters, next_load, Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)))
+                    (
+                        state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone()),
+                        Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
+                    )
                 }
-            }
+            };
+            let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
+            (waiters, next_load, waiter_result)
         };
 
-        Self::notify_waiters(waiters, waiter_result);
+        Self::notify_waiters(waiters, &waiter_result);
         self.spawn_load_if_needed(next_load);
     }
 
     fn notify_waiters(
         waiters: Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
-        waiter_result: Result<(), WeightsError>,
+        waiter_result: &Result<(), WeightsError>,
     ) {
         for waiter in waiters {
-            if waiter.is_closed() {
-                continue;
-            }
             let _ = waiter.send(waiter_result.clone());
         }
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index 3e67417..9dd36b5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -39,10 +39,10 @@ pub(crate) struct WeightsState {
 impl WeightsState {
     pub(crate) fn ensure(
         &mut self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
         denied_error: Option<String>,
     ) -> EnsureTransition {
-        let disposition = match self.entries.get(&locator).map(|entry| &entry.status) {
+        let disposition = match self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| &entry.status) {
             Some(EntryStatus::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
             Some(EntryStatus::Failed(_)) => {
                 if let Some(error) = denied_error {
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ impl WeightsState {
                 }
             }
             Some(EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading) => {
-                if self.is_pending(&locator) {
+                if self.is_pending(locator) {
                     EnsureDisposition::InFlight
                 } else {
                     self.requeue(locator.clone());
@@ -85,16 +85,12 @@ impl WeightsState {
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
     ) -> Result<Arc<WeightsBundle>, WeightsError> {
-        match self
-            .entries
-            .get(locator)
-            .map(|entry| (&entry.status, &entry.bundle))
-        {
-            Some((EntryStatus::Ready, Some(bundle))) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
-            Some((EntryStatus::Ready, None)) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
-            Some((EntryStatus::Failed(error), _)) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            Some((EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading, _)) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-            None => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
+        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        match (&entry.status, &entry.bundle) {
+            (EntryStatus::Ready, Some(bundle)) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
+            (EntryStatus::Ready, None) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
+            (EntryStatus::Failed(error), _) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            (EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading, _) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
@@ -186,7 +182,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn ensure_starts_loading_immediately_when_idle() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let action = state.ensure(locator(0), None);
+        let action = state.ensure(&locator(0), None);
         assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
         assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator(0)));
     }
@@ -195,10 +191,10 @@ mod tests {
     fn failed_locator_can_requeue_when_admission_is_allowed() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.ensure(&locator, None);
         state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
 
-        let action = state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        let action = state.ensure(&locator, None);
         assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
         assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator));
     }
@@ -207,10 +203,10 @@ mod tests {
     fn failed_locator_stays_failed_when_admission_is_denied() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.ensure(&locator, None);
         state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
 
-        let action = state.ensure(locator, Some("denied".to_string()));
+        let action = state.ensure(&locator, Some("denied".to_string()));
         assert_eq!(
             action.disposition,
             EnsureDisposition::Failed("denied".to_string())
@@ -222,7 +218,7 @@ mod tests {
     fn ready_bundle_is_returned_after_completion() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(locator.clone(), None);
+        state.ensure(&locator, None);
         state.finish_ready(&locator, dummy_bundle());
 
         assert!(state.bundle(&locator).is_ok());
@@ -235,7 +231,7 @@ mod tests {
             let locators: Vec<_> = (0..4).map(locator).collect();
 
             for index in sequence {
-                let locator = locators[index as usize].clone();
+                let locator = &locators[index as usize];
                 state.ensure(locator, None);
 
                 for locator in &locators {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 9eddfe3..40f6887 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -112,9 +112,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
                     progress,
                 });
             },
-        )?;
-
-        Ok(())
+        )
     }
 
     fn send_completion(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 1e99418..d2a6715 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::BindError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
 
-use crate::driver::{configured_execute_client, ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use crate::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use crate::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 
 /// An accepted quote: the gRPC client and the quote response.
@@ -227,7 +227,7 @@ fn build_shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
 }
 
 async fn try_quote(channel: Channel, req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
-    let mut client = RemoteExecuteDriver::from_client(configured_execute_client(channel));
+    let mut client = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
     match client.get_quote(req).await {
         Ok(quote) => Ok((client, quote)),
         Err(status) => Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)),
@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn mock_accepted() -> AcceptedQuote {
-        let client = RemoteExecuteDriver::from_client(configured_execute_client(mock_channel()));
+        let client = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(mock_channel());
         let quote = GetQuoteResponse {
             quote_id: "test".into(),
             ..Default::default()
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 3e19969..ce44515 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -30,21 +30,29 @@ pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver {
 impl RemoteExecuteDriver {
     pub fn new(channel: Channel) -> Self {
         Self {
-            client: configured_execute_client(channel),
+            client: Self::client(channel),
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn from_client(client: ExecuteClient<Channel>) -> Self {
-        Self { client }
+    fn client(channel: Channel) -> ExecuteClient<Channel> {
+        ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
     }
-}
 
-pub fn configured_execute_client(channel: Channel) -> ExecuteClient<Channel> {
-    ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
-        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
-        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+    async fn subscribe_execution(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: String,
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
+        let stream = self
+            .client
+            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest { execution_id })
+            .await?
+            .into_inner();
+        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
@@ -57,14 +65,12 @@ impl ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver {
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let execution = self.client.execute(request).await?.into_inner();
-        let stream = self
+        let execution_id = self
             .client
-            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest {
-                execution_id: execution.execution_id,
-            })
+            .execute(request)
             .await?
-            .into_inner();
-        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+            .into_inner()
+            .execution_id;
+        self.subscribe_execution(execution_id).await
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index bfddf21..270a765 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ pub mod service;
 
 // Graph execution requests can carry full serialized model graphs for large models.
 pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 128 * 1024 * 1024;
+const TOKEN_BYTES_LEN: usize = std::mem::size_of::<u32>();
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct TokenBytesError {
@@ -26,7 +27,7 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for TokenBytesError {
 impl std::error::Error for TokenBytesError {}
 
 pub fn encode_token_ids(token_ids: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
-    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(std::mem::size_of_val(token_ids));
+    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(token_ids.len() * TOKEN_BYTES_LEN);
     for token_id in token_ids {
         bytes.extend_from_slice(&token_id.to_le_bytes());
     }
@@ -34,13 +35,32 @@ pub fn encode_token_ids(token_ids: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
 }
 
 pub fn decode_token_ids(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u32>, TokenBytesError> {
-    let mut chunks = bytes.chunks_exact(std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
-    if !chunks.remainder().is_empty() {
+    let (chunks, remainder) = bytes.as_chunks::<TOKEN_BYTES_LEN>();
+    if !remainder.is_empty() {
         return Err(TokenBytesError { len: bytes.len() });
     }
 
     Ok(chunks
-        .by_ref()
-        .map(|chunk| u32::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
+        .iter()
+        .map(|chunk| u32::from_le_bytes(*chunk))
         .collect())
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids, TokenBytesError};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn token_ids_round_trip_through_bytes() {
+        let token_ids = [1, 42, u32::MAX, 7];
+        let encoded = encode_token_ids(&token_ids);
+        let decoded = decode_token_ids(&encoded).expect("token bytes should decode");
+        assert_eq!(decoded, token_ids);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn decode_rejects_partial_token_bytes() {
+        let err = decode_token_ids(&[1, 2, 3]).expect_err("partial token bytes must fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, TokenBytesError { len: 3 });
+    }
+}
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 0f7eeb5..b2a22cc 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -2,19 +2,17 @@
   "nodes": {
     "catgrad": {
       "inputs": {
-        "flake-utils": [
-          "flake-utils"
-        ],
+        "flake-utils": "flake-utils",
         "nixpkgs": [
           "nixpkgs"
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1773423467,
-        "narHash": "sha256-REJIrS/EvoDe2x5qO/SdntvvdlRP2J2/AiWBCfKgWZg=",
+        "lastModified": 1774024915,
+        "narHash": "sha256-xkAEnK1IbTygDLi/jgiV9ksE6fo0mhWVLaG6i4lrK2A=",
         "owner": "hellas-ai",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "220e2b17412c61eb8d0aa2bf97f8f5685724fa31",
+        "rev": "5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -43,11 +41,11 @@
     },
     "nixpkgs": {
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1772542754,
-        "narHash": "sha256-WGV2hy+VIeQsYXpsLjdr4GvHv5eECMISX1zKLTedhdg=",
+        "lastModified": 1773821835,
+        "narHash": "sha256-TJ3lSQtW0E2JrznGVm8hOQGVpXjJyXY2guAxku2O9A4=",
         "owner": "NixOS",
         "repo": "nixpkgs",
-        "rev": "8c809a146a140c5c8806f13399592dbcb1bb5dc4",
+        "rev": "b40629efe5d6ec48dd1efba650c797ddbd39ace0",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -76,7 +74,6 @@
     "root": {
       "inputs": {
         "catgrad": "catgrad",
-        "flake-utils": "flake-utils",
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs",
         "rust-overlay": "rust-overlay"
       }
@@ -86,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1772593411,
-        "narHash": "sha256-47WOnCSyOL6AghZiMIJaTLWM359DHe3be9R1cNCdGUE=",
+        "lastModified": 1774062094,
+        "narHash": "sha256-ba3c+hS7KzEiwtZRGHagIAYdcmdY3rCSWVCyn64rx7s=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "a741b36b77440f5db15fcf2ab6d7d592d2f9ee8f",
+        "rev": "c807e83cc2e32adc35f51138b3bdef722c0812ab",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index bab90d9..99dbfe0 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -1,700 +1,52 @@
 {
   description = "Hellas Node";
+
   inputs = {
     nixpkgs.url = "github:NixOS/nixpkgs/nixos-unstable";
-    flake-utils.url = "github:numtide/flake-utils";
     rust-overlay.url = "github:oxalica/rust-overlay";
     catgrad = {
       url = "github:hellas-ai/catgrad";
       inputs.nixpkgs.follows = "nixpkgs";
-      inputs.flake-utils.follows = "flake-utils";
     };
   };
 
   outputs = {
     self,
     nixpkgs,
-    flake-utils,
     rust-overlay,
     catgrad,
-  }:
-    flake-utils.lib.eachDefaultSystem (system: let
-      overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
-      pkgs = import nixpkgs {
-        inherit system overlays;
-        config.allowUnfree = true;
-      };
-      # Override catgrad's CUDA defaults (RunPod drivers don't support CUDA 13 yet)
-      catgradCudaEnv = catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {
-        cudaPackages = pkgs.cudaPackages_12_6;
-      };
-
-      rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ./rust-toolchain.toml;
-      rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
-        rustc = rust-toolchain;
-        cargo = rust-toolchain;
-      };
-
-      commonArgs = {
-        pname = "hellas";
-        version = "0.1.0";
-        src = ./.;
-        postPatch = ''
-          ln -sfn ${catgrad} ../catgrad
-        '';
-        cargoLock = {
-          lockFile = ./Cargo.lock;
-          outputHashes = {
-            "catgrad-0.2.1" = pkgs.lib.fakeHash;
-          };
-        };
-        auditable = false;
-        buildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
-        nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
-        checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-deny cargo-outdated];
-        separateDebugInfo = true;
-        meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
-      };
-
-      depHygiene = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-        name = "dep-hygiene";
-        runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
-          rust-toolchain
-          cargo-audit
-          cargo-deny
-          cargo-outdated
-          jq
-          gitMinimal
-          gnugrep
-          gawk
-          coreutils
-        ];
-        text = ''
-          set -euo pipefail
-
-          usage() {
-            cat <<'USAGE'
-          Usage: dep-hygiene <command>
-
-          Commands:
-            check        Run CI-oriented checks (major outdated, audit, deny, update dry-run)
-            outdated     Print root dependency outdated report
-            major        Fail if a root dependency has a newer major available
-            audit        Run cargo audit
-            deny         Run cargo deny checks (if deny.toml exists)
-            update-check Fail if cargo update would change Cargo.lock
-            update       Run cargo update --workspace (mutates Cargo.lock)
-          USAGE
-          }
-
-          if [ "''${1:-}" = "" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "-h" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "--help" ]; then
-            usage
-            exit 0
-          fi
-
-          cmd="$1"
-          shift || true
-
-          workspace_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel 2>/dev/null || pwd)"
-          cd "$workspace_root"
-
-          # Some restricted environments (e.g. sandboxed CI) can't write ~/.cargo.
-          default_cargo_home="''${CARGO_HOME:-$HOME/.cargo}"
-          if [ ! -d "$default_cargo_home" ] || [ ! -w "$default_cargo_home" ]; then
-            export CARGO_HOME="$workspace_root/.cargo-home"
-            mkdir -p "$CARGO_HOME"
-          fi
-
-          prepare_external_path_symlinks() {
-            local manifest rel src link
-            for manifest in Cargo.toml crates/*/Cargo.toml; do
-              [ -f "$manifest" ] || continue
-              while IFS= read -r rel; do
-                case "$rel" in
-                  ../*)
-                    src="$(realpath -m "$workspace_root/$rel")"
-                    [ -e "$src" ] || continue
-                    link="$(realpath -m "/tmp/cargo-outdated-workspace/$rel")"
-                    case "$link" in
-                      /tmp/*)
-                        mkdir -p "$(dirname "$link")"
-                        ln -sfn "$src" "$link"
-                        ;;
-                    esac
-                    ;;
-                esac
-              done < <(
-                grep -oE 'path[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*"[^"]+"' "$manifest" \
-                  | sed -E 's/.*"([^"]+)".*/\1/'
-              )
-            done
-          }
-
-          outdated_json() {
-            prepare_external_path_symlinks
-            cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel --format json
-          }
-
-          check_major() {
-            local major_rows
-            major_rows="$(
-              outdated_json | jq -r '
-                def deps:
-                  if type == "array" then .
-                  elif has("dependencies") then .dependencies
-                  elif has("packages") then .packages
-                  else [] end;
-                def major(v):
-                  (try (v | tostring | capture("^(?<m>[0-9]+)").m | tonumber) catch -1);
-                deps
-                | map(
-                    . as $d
-                    | ($d.name // $d.crate // $d.package // "unknown") as $name
-                    | ($d.project // $d.current // "") as $current
-                    | ($d.latest // "") as $latest
-                    | select(major($latest) > major($current))
-                    | "\($name)\t\($current)\t\($latest)"
-                  )
-                | .[]
-              '
-            )"
-
-            if [ -n "$major_rows" ]; then
-              echo "major dependency updates available:"
-              echo "$major_rows" | awk 'BEGIN { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", "crate", "current", "latest" }
-                                          { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", $1, $2, $3 }'
-              return 1
-            fi
-
-            echo "no major root dependency updates found"
-          }
-
-          update_check() {
-            local out
-            out="$(cargo update --workspace --dry-run 2>&1 || true)"
-            printf "%s\n" "$out"
-            if printf "%s\n" "$out" | grep -Eq 'Locking [1-9][0-9]* packages?'; then
-              echo "cargo update would modify Cargo.lock"
-              return 1
-            fi
-            echo "Cargo.lock is up to date with cargo update --workspace"
-          }
-
-          run_deny() {
-            if [ -f deny.toml ]; then
-              cargo deny check advisories bans licenses sources
-            else
-              echo "deny.toml not found; skipping cargo deny"
-            fi
-          }
-
-          case "$cmd" in
-            check)
-              status=0
-              check_major || status=1
-              cargo audit || status=1
-              run_deny || status=1
-              update_check || status=1
-              exit "$status"
-              ;;
-            outdated)
-              prepare_external_path_symlinks
-              cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel
-              ;;
-            major)
-              check_major
-              ;;
-            audit)
-              cargo audit
-              ;;
-            deny)
-              run_deny
-              ;;
-            update-check)
-              update_check
-              ;;
-            update)
-              cargo update --workspace
-              ;;
-            *)
-              echo "unknown command: $cmd"
-              usage
-              exit 2
-              ;;
-          esac
-        '';
-      };
-
-      cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
-      server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {buildFeatures = ["serve"];});
-      serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
-        // {
-          buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
-          nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ catgradCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-          buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-          CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
-          CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = catgradCudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-          doCheck = false;
-          postInstall = ''
-            for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-              if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-                wrapProgram "$bin" \
-                  --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-              fi
-            done
-          '';
-        });
-
-      runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
-        stdenv.cc.cc.lib
-        openssl
-        glibc
-      ];
-
-      mkServerRuntime = {
-        name,
-        pkg,
-        sourceBin,
-      }:
-        pkgs.runCommand name {
-          nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
-        } ''
-          mkdir -p "$out/bin"
-          cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-          chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-
-          # Rust std source paths can keep a rust toolchain reference alive in the runtime closure.
-          remove-references-to -t ${rust-toolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-
-          chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-        '';
-
-      serverRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
-        name = "hellas-server-runtime";
-        pkg = server;
-        sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
-      };
-
-      serverCudaRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
-        name = "hellas-server-cuda-runtime";
-        pkg = serverCuda;
-        sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
-      };
-
-      mkServerImage = {
-        imageName,
-        runtimePkg,
-        extraRuntimeContents ? [],
-        cuda ? false,
-      }:
-        pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
-          name = imageName;
-          tag = "latest";
-          contents =
-            [
-              runtimePkg
-              pkgs.cacert
-              pkgs.iana-etc
-            ]
-            ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
-          config = {
-            Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
-            WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
-            Volumes = {"/var/lib/hellas" = {};};
-            ExposedPorts = {"31145/udp" = {};};
-            Env =
-              [
-                "HOME=/home/hellas"
-                "HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface"
-                "HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub"
-                "SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
-                "NIX_SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
-              ]
-              ++ pkgs.lib.optionals cuda [
-                "NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES=all"
-                "NVIDIA_DRIVER_CAPABILITIES=compute,utility"
-                "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:/usr/lib64:/usr/local/nvidia/lib64"
-              ];
-          };
-        };
-
-      serverImage = mkServerImage {
-        imageName = "hellas-server";
-        runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
-      };
-
-      serverCudaImage = mkServerImage {
-        imageName = "hellas-server-cuda";
-        runtimePkg = serverCudaRuntime;
-        extraRuntimeContents = catgradCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-        cuda = true;
-      };
-
-      dockerRunServer = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-        name = "hellas-docker-run-server";
-        runtimeInputs = [pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils];
-        text = ''
-          set -euo pipefail
-
-          usage() {
-            cat <<'USAGE'
-          Usage: hellas-docker-run-server [--config <path>]
-
-          Config file format: shell env assignments, e.g.
-            HELLAS_PORT=31145
-            HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server
-            HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
-            HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
-            HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
-            HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
-            HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
-            HELLAS_LOG=info
-          USAGE
-          }
-
-          config_file="''${HELLAS_CONFIG_FILE:-}"
-          while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
-            case "$1" in
-              --config)
-                [ "$#" -ge 2 ] || { echo "--config requires a path" >&2; exit 2; }
-                config_file="$2"
-                shift 2
-                ;;
-              -h|--help)
-                usage
-                exit 0
-                ;;
-              --)
-                shift
-                break
-                ;;
-              *)
-                echo "unknown argument: $1" >&2
-                usage
-                exit 2
-                ;;
-            esac
-          done
-
-          if [ -n "$config_file" ]; then
-            [ -f "$config_file" ] || { echo "config file not found: $config_file" >&2; exit 1; }
-            set -a
-            # shellcheck disable=SC1090
-            . "$config_file"
-            set +a
-          fi
-
-          image_tar="${serverImage}"
-          image_ref="hellas-server:latest"
-          name="''${HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME:-hellas-server}"
-          port="''${HELLAS_PORT:-31145}"
-          hf_cache="''${HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR:-$HOME/.cache/huggingface}"
-          data_dir="''${HELLAS_DATA_DIR:-$HOME/.local/share/hellas}"
-          run_user="''${HELLAS_DOCKER_USER:-$(id -u):$(id -g)}"
-          download_policy="''${HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY:-}"
-          execute_policy="''${HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY:-}"
-          log_level="''${HELLAS_LOG:-warn}"
-
-          mkdir -p "$hf_cache" "$data_dir"
-          docker load < "$image_tar" >/dev/null
-          docker rm -f "$name" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
-
-          server_args=(--port "$port")
-          if [ -n "$download_policy" ]; then
-            server_args+=(--download-policy "$download_policy")
-          fi
-          if [ -n "$execute_policy" ]; then
-            server_args+=(--execute-policy "$execute_policy")
-          fi
-
-          docker run -d \
-            --name "$name" \
-            --restart unless-stopped \
-            --user "$run_user" \
-            -e HOME=/home/hellas \
-            -e HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
-            -e HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub \
-            -e RUST_LOG="$log_level" \
-            -v "$hf_cache":/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
-            -v "$data_dir":/var/lib/hellas \
-            -p "$port":"$port"/udp \
-            "$image_ref" "''${server_args[@]}"
-
-          docker ps --filter "name=$name" --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}"
-        '';
-      };
-
-      dockerRunServerCuda = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-        name = "hellas-docker-run-server-cuda";
-        runtimeInputs = [pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils];
-        text = ''
-          set -euo pipefail
-
-          usage() {
-            cat <<'USAGE'
-          Usage: hellas-docker-run-server-cuda [--config <path>]
-
-          Config file format: shell env assignments, e.g.
-            HELLAS_PORT=31145
-            HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME=hellas-server-cuda
-            HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR=$HOME/.cache/huggingface
-            HELLAS_DATA_DIR=$HOME/.local/share/hellas
-            HELLAS_DOCKER_USER=1000:100
-            HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY=eager
-            HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY=eager
-            HELLAS_LOG=info
-          USAGE
-          }
-
-          config_file="''${HELLAS_CONFIG_FILE:-}"
-          while [ "$#" -gt 0 ]; do
-            case "$1" in
-              --config)
-                [ "$#" -ge 2 ] || { echo "--config requires a path" >&2; exit 2; }
-                config_file="$2"
-                shift 2
-                ;;
-              -h|--help)
-                usage
-                exit 0
-                ;;
-              --)
-                shift
-                break
-                ;;
-              *)
-                echo "unknown argument: $1" >&2
-                usage
-                exit 2
-                ;;
-            esac
-          done
-
-          if [ -n "$config_file" ]; then
-            [ -f "$config_file" ] || { echo "config file not found: $config_file" >&2; exit 1; }
-            set -a
-            # shellcheck disable=SC1090
-            . "$config_file"
-            set +a
-          fi
-
-          image_tar="${serverCudaImage}"
-          image_ref="hellas-server-cuda:latest"
-          name="''${HELLAS_CONTAINER_NAME:-hellas-server-cuda}"
-          port="''${HELLAS_PORT:-31145}"
-          hf_cache="''${HELLAS_HF_CACHE_DIR:-$HOME/.cache/huggingface}"
-          data_dir="''${HELLAS_DATA_DIR:-$HOME/.local/share/hellas}"
-          run_user="''${HELLAS_DOCKER_USER:-$(id -u):$(id -g)}"
-          download_policy="''${HELLAS_DOWNLOAD_POLICY:-}"
-          execute_policy="''${HELLAS_EXECUTE_POLICY:-}"
-          log_level="''${HELLAS_LOG:-warn}"
-
-          mkdir -p "$hf_cache" "$data_dir"
-          docker load < "$image_tar" >/dev/null
-          docker rm -f "$name" >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
-
-          server_args=(--port "$port")
-          if [ -n "$download_policy" ]; then
-            server_args+=(--download-policy "$download_policy")
-          fi
-          if [ -n "$execute_policy" ]; then
-            server_args+=(--execute-policy "$execute_policy")
-          fi
-
-          docker run -d \
-            --name "$name" \
-            --restart unless-stopped \
-            --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all \
-            --user "$run_user" \
-            -e HOME=/home/hellas \
-            -e HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
-            -e HF_HUB_CACHE=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface/hub \
-            -e RUST_LOG="$log_level" \
-            -v "$hf_cache":/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
-            -v "$data_dir":/var/lib/hellas \
-            -p "$port":"$port"/udp \
-            "$image_ref" "''${server_args[@]}"
-
-          docker ps --filter "name=$name" --format "table {{.Names}}\t{{.Status}}\t{{.Ports}}"
-        '';
-      };
-
-      e2eTest = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-        name = "e2e-test";
-        runtimeInputs = [server pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnugrep pkgs.gawk];
-        text = builtins.readFile ./tests/e2e.sh;
-      };
-
-      catgradShells = catgrad.devShells.${system} or {};
-      catgradCudaShell =
-        if catgradShells ? cuda
-        then catgradShells.cuda
-        else if catgradShells ? default
-        then catgradShells.default
-        else throw "catgrad flake has no devShells.${system}.cuda";
-    in {
-      packages = {
-        default = cli;
-        inherit
-          cli
-          server
-          serverCuda
-          serverRuntime
-          serverCudaRuntime
-          serverImage
-          serverCudaImage
-          dockerRunServer
-          dockerRunServerCuda
-          ;
-        "server-cuda" = serverCuda;
-        "server-runtime" = serverRuntime;
-        "server-cuda-runtime" = serverCudaRuntime;
-        "docker-server" = serverImage;
-        "docker-server-cuda" = serverCudaImage;
-        "docker-run-server" = dockerRunServer;
-        "docker-run-server-cuda" = dockerRunServerCuda;
-        "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
-        "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
-      };
-
-      apps = {
-        "dep-hygiene" = {
-          type = "app";
-          program = "${depHygiene}/bin/dep-hygiene";
-        };
-        "e2e" = {
-          type = "app";
-          program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
-        };
-        "docker-run-server" = {
-          type = "app";
-          program = "${dockerRunServer}/bin/hellas-docker-run-server";
-        };
-        "docker-run-server-cuda" = {
-          type = "app";
-          program = "${dockerRunServerCuda}/bin/hellas-docker-run-server-cuda";
-        };
-      };
+  }: let
+    systems = [
+      "x86_64-linux"
+      "aarch64-linux"
+      "aarch64-darwin"
+    ];
+    forAllSystems = nixpkgs.lib.genAttrs systems;
+    perSystem = forAllSystems (
+      system:
+        import ./nix/pkgs.nix {
+          inherit
+            self
+            system
+            nixpkgs
+            rust-overlay
+            catgrad
+            ;
+        }
+    );
+  in
+    {
+      packages = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.packages);
+      apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
+      devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
+      checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
 
       overlays.default = final: _prev: {
         hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
         hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
       };
 
-      devShells = rec {
-        default = pkgs.mkShell {
-          inputsFrom = [self.packages.${system}.default];
-          buildInputs = with pkgs; [
-            pre-commit
-            protobuf-language-server
-            cargo-watch
-            gh
-            depHygiene
-            llvmPackages.lld
-            skopeo
-          ];
-        };
-
-        # Explicit shell aliases so users can `nix develop .#server` / `.#server-cuda`
-        # and still get a full development environment (not a package build env).
-        server = default;
-
-        cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
-          inputsFrom = [
-            default
-            catgradCudaShell
-          ];
-          LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${catgradCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${catgradCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
-        };
-
-        "server-cuda" = cuda;
-      };
-    })
-    // {
-      nixosModules.hellas = {
-        config,
-        lib,
-        pkgs,
-        ...
-      }: let
-        inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types concatStringsSep;
-        cfg = config.services.hellas;
-        cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (
-          ["serve"]
-          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
-          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
-          ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
-          ++ cfg.extraArgs
-        );
-      in {
-        options.services.hellas = {
-          enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
-          package = mkOption {
-            type = types.package;
-            default = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.server;
-            description = "Package providing the hellas CLI (with serve feature).";
-          };
-          openFirewall = mkOption {
-            type = types.bool;
-            default = false;
-            description = "Open firewall port for the hellas node.";
-          };
-          port = mkOption {
-            type = types.nullOr types.port;
-            default = null;
-            description = "Port for the hellas node to listen on. Null (default) auto-selects.";
-          };
-          downloadPolicy = mkOption {
-            type = types.nullOr types.str;
-            default = null;
-            description = ''
-              Model download policy.
-              "skip" (CLI default) never downloads (cache-only),
-              "eager" downloads any requested model,
-              "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching HF model patterns.
-            '';
-          };
-          executePolicy = mkOption {
-            type = types.nullOr types.str;
-            default = null;
-            description = ''
-              Graph execution policy.
-              "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
-              "eager" executes any graph,
-              "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching.
-            '';
-          };
-          extraArgs = mkOption {
-            type = types.listOf types.str;
-            default = [];
-            description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
-          };
-        };
-
-        config = mkIf cfg.enable {
-          systemd.services.hellas = {
-            description = "Hellas node server";
-            wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
-            after = ["network-online.target"];
-            wants = ["network-online.target"];
-            environment = {
-              HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";
-            };
-            serviceConfig = {
-              ExecStart = "${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli ${cliArgs}";
-              Restart = "on-failure";
-              DynamicUser = true;
-              StateDirectory = "hellas";
-              WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas";
-            };
-          };
-
-          networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
-            allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
-          };
-        };
-      };
-
+      nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/module.nix {inherit self;};
       nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
     };
 }
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..71c5cb6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,225 @@
+{
+  pkgs,
+  lib,
+  rustPlatform,
+  commonArgs,
+  rust-toolchain,
+  catgrad,
+  system,
+  server,
+}: let
+  imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
+  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
+    stdenv.cc.cc.lib
+    openssl
+    glibc
+  ];
+
+  # This matrix is constrained by both pinned nixpkgs and the vendored CUDA
+  # support in the Rust stack. 12.4/12.5 are removed in nixpkgs here, and 13.2
+  # is newer than the current cudarc support.
+  defaultCudaVariant = "12-6";
+  cudaVariantOrder = [
+    "12-6"
+    "13-1"
+  ];
+  cudaVariants = {
+    "12-6" = pkgs.cudaPackages_12_6;
+    "13-1" = pkgs.cudaPackages_13_1;
+  };
+  imageVersionFor = variantKey: lib.replaceStrings ["-"] ["."] variantKey;
+
+  mkCudaEnv = cudaPackages:
+    catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {inherit cudaPackages;};
+
+  mkServerRuntime = {
+    name,
+    pkg,
+    sourceBin,
+  }:
+    pkgs.runCommand name {
+      nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
+    } ''
+      mkdir -p "$out/bin"
+      cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+      chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+
+      # Rust std source paths can keep a rust toolchain reference alive in the runtime closure.
+      remove-references-to -t ${rust-toolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+
+      chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+    '';
+
+  mkServerImage = {
+    imageTag,
+    runtimePkg,
+    extraRuntimeContents ? [],
+    cudaEnv ? null,
+  }:
+    pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
+      name = imageRepository;
+      tag = imageTag;
+      contents =
+        [
+          runtimePkg
+          pkgs.cacert
+          pkgs.iana-etc
+        ]
+        ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
+      config = {
+        Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
+        WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
+        Volumes = {"/var/lib/hellas" = {};};
+        ExposedPorts = {"31145/udp" = {};};
+        Env =
+          [
+            "HOME=/home/hellas"
+            "HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface"
+            "SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+            "NIX_SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+          ]
+          ++ lib.optionals (cudaEnv != null) [
+            "NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES=all"
+            "NVIDIA_DRIVER_CAPABILITIES=compute,utility"
+            "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:/usr/lib64:/usr/local/nvidia/lib64"
+          ];
+      };
+    };
+
+  serverRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
+    name = "hellas-server-runtime";
+    pkg = server;
+    sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
+  };
+
+  serverImage = mkServerImage {
+    imageTag = "latest";
+    runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
+  };
+
+  mkCudaArtifacts = variantKey: let
+    cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv cudaVariants.${variantKey};
+    imageVersion = imageVersionFor variantKey;
+    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
+      // {
+        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
+        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = cudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
+        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = cudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+        doCheck = false;
+        postInstall = ''
+          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+              wrapProgram "$bin" \
+                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+            fi
+          done
+        '';
+      });
+    serverCudaRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
+      name = "hellas-server-cuda-${variantKey}-runtime";
+      pkg = serverCuda;
+      sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
+    };
+    serverCudaImage = mkServerImage {
+      imageTag = "cuda-${imageVersion}";
+      runtimePkg = serverCudaRuntime;
+      extraRuntimeContents = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      inherit cudaEnv;
+    };
+  in {
+    inherit
+      cudaEnv
+      serverCuda
+      serverCudaRuntime
+      serverCudaImage
+      ;
+  };
+
+  cudaArtifacts = lib.genAttrs cudaVariantOrder mkCudaArtifacts;
+  defaultCudaArtifacts = cudaArtifacts.${defaultCudaVariant};
+  defaultCudaImage = mkServerImage {
+    imageTag = "cuda-latest";
+    runtimePkg = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
+    extraRuntimeContents = defaultCudaArtifacts.cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+    inherit (defaultCudaArtifacts) cudaEnv;
+  };
+
+  mergeAttrs = builtins.foldl' lib.recursiveUpdate {};
+
+  versionedCudaPackages = mergeAttrs (
+    map (variantKey: let
+      artifacts = cudaArtifacts.${variantKey};
+    in {
+      "server-cuda-${variantKey}" = artifacts.serverCuda;
+      "server-cuda-${variantKey}-runtime" = artifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
+      "docker-server-cuda-${variantKey}" = artifacts.serverCudaImage;
+    })
+    cudaVariantOrder
+  );
+
+  dockerPush = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+    name = "docker-push";
+    runtimeInputs = [pkgs.nix pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnused];
+    text = ''
+      set -euo pipefail
+
+      usage() {
+        cat <<'USAGE'
+      Usage: docker-push <image-attr> <target-ref>
+
+      Examples:
+        docker-push docker-server ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
+        docker-push docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
+        docker-push docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-13.1
+
+      Environment:
+        HELLAS_FLAKE  Flake ref to build from (default: .)
+      USAGE
+      }
+
+      if [ "$#" -ne 2 ]; then
+        usage >&2
+        exit 2
+      fi
+
+      image_attr="$1"
+      target_ref="$2"
+      flake_ref="''${HELLAS_FLAKE:-.}"
+
+      image_tar="$(nix build --no-link --print-out-paths "$flake_ref#$image_attr")"
+      load_output="$(docker load --input "$image_tar")"
+      printf '%s\n' "$load_output"
+
+      source_ref="$(printf '%s\n' "$load_output" | sed -n 's/^Loaded image: //p' | tail -n1)"
+      if [ -z "$source_ref" ]; then
+        echo "failed to determine loaded image reference from docker load output" >&2
+        exit 1
+      fi
+
+      docker tag "$source_ref" "$target_ref"
+      docker push "$target_ref"
+    '';
+  };
+
+in {
+  defaultCudaEnv = defaultCudaArtifacts.cudaEnv;
+
+  packages =
+    {
+      "server-runtime" = serverRuntime;
+      "docker-server" = serverImage;
+      "server-cuda" = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCuda;
+      "server-cuda-runtime" = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
+      "docker-server-cuda" = defaultCudaImage;
+    }
+    // versionedCudaPackages;
+
+  apps = {
+    "docker-push" = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = "${dockerPush}/bin/docker-push";
+    };
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/module.nix b/nix/module.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..95be698
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/module.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,83 @@
+{self}: {
+  config,
+  lib,
+  pkgs,
+  ...
+}: let
+  inherit (lib) concatStringsSep mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
+  cfg = config.services.hellas;
+  cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (
+    ["serve"]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
+    ++ cfg.extraArgs
+  );
+in {
+  options.services.hellas = {
+    enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
+    package = mkOption {
+      type = types.package;
+      default = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.server;
+      description = "Package providing the hellas CLI (with serve feature).";
+    };
+    openFirewall = mkOption {
+      type = types.bool;
+      default = false;
+      description = "Open firewall port for the hellas node.";
+    };
+    port = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.port;
+      default = null;
+      description = "Port for the hellas node to listen on. Null (default) auto-selects.";
+    };
+    downloadPolicy = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      description = ''
+        Model download policy.
+        "skip" (CLI default) never downloads (cache-only),
+        "eager" downloads any requested model,
+        "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching HF model patterns.
+      '';
+    };
+    executePolicy = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      description = ''
+        Graph execution policy.
+        "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
+        "eager" executes any graph,
+        "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching.
+      '';
+    };
+    extraArgs = mkOption {
+      type = types.listOf types.str;
+      default = [];
+      description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
+    };
+  };
+
+  config = mkIf cfg.enable {
+    systemd.services.hellas = {
+      description = "Hellas node server";
+      wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
+      after = ["network-online.target"];
+      wants = ["network-online.target"];
+      environment = {
+        HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";
+      };
+      serviceConfig = {
+        ExecStart = "${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli ${cliArgs}";
+        Restart = "on-failure";
+        DynamicUser = true;
+        StateDirectory = "hellas";
+        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas";
+      };
+    };
+
+    networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
+      allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
+    };
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ba98bf8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/pkgs.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,309 @@
+{
+  self,
+  system,
+  nixpkgs,
+  rust-overlay,
+  catgrad,
+}: let
+  repoRoot = ../.;
+  overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
+  pkgs = import nixpkgs {
+    inherit system overlays;
+    config.allowUnfree = true;
+  };
+  isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
+
+  rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml;
+  rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
+    rustc = rust-toolchain;
+    cargo = rust-toolchain;
+  };
+
+  buildSrc = pkgs.lib.cleanSourceWith {
+    src = repoRoot;
+    filter = path: type:
+      let
+        name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
+      in
+        pkgs.lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
+        && !(builtins.elem name [
+          ".claude"
+          ".direnv"
+          ".envrc"
+          "result"
+          "target"
+        ])
+        && !pkgs.lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
+  };
+
+  workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
+  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
+  devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
+    rust-toolchain
+    openssl
+    pkg-config
+    protobuf
+    llvmPackages.lld
+    pre-commit
+    protobuf-language-server
+    cargo-watch
+    gh
+    depHygiene
+    skopeo
+  ];
+
+  commonArgs = {
+    pname = "hellas";
+    version = "0.1.0";
+    src = buildSrc;
+    cargoLock = {
+      lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
+      outputHashes = {
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-xkAEnK1IbTygDLi/jgiV9ksE6fo0mhWVLaG6i4lrK2A=";
+      };
+    };
+    auditable = false;
+    buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
+    nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
+    checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
+    separateDebugInfo = true;
+    meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
+  };
+
+  depHygiene = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+    name = "dep-hygiene";
+    runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
+      rust-toolchain
+      cargo-audit
+      cargo-outdated
+      jq
+      gitMinimal
+      gnugrep
+      gawk
+      coreutils
+    ];
+    text = ''
+      set -euo pipefail
+
+      usage() {
+        cat <<'USAGE'
+      Usage: dep-hygiene <command>
+
+      Commands:
+        check        Run CI-oriented checks (major outdated, audit, update dry-run)
+        outdated     Print root dependency outdated report
+        major        Fail if a root dependency has a newer major available
+        audit        Run cargo audit
+        update-check Fail if cargo update would change Cargo.lock
+        update       Run cargo update --workspace (mutates Cargo.lock)
+      USAGE
+      }
+
+      if [ "''${1:-}" = "" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "-h" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "--help" ]; then
+        usage
+        exit 0
+      fi
+
+      cmd="$1"
+      shift || true
+
+      workspace_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel 2>/dev/null || pwd)"
+      cd "$workspace_root"
+
+      # Some restricted environments (e.g. sandboxed CI) can't write ~/.cargo.
+      default_cargo_home="''${CARGO_HOME:-$HOME/.cargo}"
+      if [ ! -d "$default_cargo_home" ] || [ ! -w "$default_cargo_home" ]; then
+        export CARGO_HOME="$workspace_root/.cargo-home"
+        mkdir -p "$CARGO_HOME"
+      fi
+
+      prepare_external_path_symlinks() {
+        local manifest rel src link
+        for manifest in Cargo.toml crates/*/Cargo.toml; do
+          [ -f "$manifest" ] || continue
+          while IFS= read -r rel; do
+            case "$rel" in
+              ../*)
+                src="$(realpath -m "$workspace_root/$rel")"
+                [ -e "$src" ] || continue
+                link="$(realpath -m "/tmp/cargo-outdated-workspace/$rel")"
+                case "$link" in
+                  /tmp/*)
+                    mkdir -p "$(dirname "$link")"
+                    ln -sfn "$src" "$link"
+                    ;;
+                esac
+                ;;
+            esac
+          done < <(
+            grep -oE 'path[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*"[^"]+"' "$manifest" \
+              | sed -E 's/.*"([^"]+)".*/\1/'
+          )
+        done
+      }
+
+      outdated_json() {
+        prepare_external_path_symlinks
+        cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel --format json
+      }
+
+      check_major() {
+        local major_rows
+        major_rows="$(
+          outdated_json | jq -r '
+            def deps:
+              if type == "array" then .
+              elif has("dependencies") then .dependencies
+              elif has("packages") then .packages
+              else [] end;
+            def major(v):
+              (try (v | tostring | capture("^(?<m>[0-9]+)").m | tonumber) catch -1);
+            deps
+            | map(
+                . as $d
+                | ($d.name // $d.crate // $d.package // "unknown") as $name
+                | ($d.project // $d.current // "") as $current
+                | ($d.latest // "") as $latest
+                | select(major($latest) > major($current))
+                | "\($name)\t\($current)\t\($latest)"
+              )
+            | .[]
+          '
+        )"
+
+        if [ -n "$major_rows" ]; then
+          echo "major dependency updates available:"
+          echo "$major_rows" | awk 'BEGIN { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", "crate", "current", "latest" }
+                                      { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", $1, $2, $3 }'
+          return 1
+        fi
+
+        echo "no major root dependency updates found"
+      }
+
+      update_check() {
+        local out
+        out="$(cargo update --workspace --dry-run "$@" 2>&1 || true)"
+        printf "%s\n" "$out"
+        if printf "%s\n" "$out" | grep -Eq 'Locking [1-9][0-9]* packages?'; then
+          echo "cargo update would modify Cargo.lock"
+          return 1
+        fi
+        echo "Cargo.lock is up to date with cargo update --workspace"
+      }
+
+      case "$cmd" in
+        check)
+          status=0
+          check_major || status=1
+          cargo audit || status=1
+          update_check "$@" || status=1
+          exit "$status"
+          ;;
+        outdated)
+          prepare_external_path_symlinks
+          cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel
+          ;;
+        major)
+          check_major
+          ;;
+        audit)
+          cargo audit
+          ;;
+        update-check)
+          update_check "$@"
+          ;;
+        update)
+          cargo update --workspace "$@"
+          ;;
+        *)
+          echo "unknown command: $cmd"
+          usage
+          exit 2
+          ;;
+      esac
+    '';
+  };
+
+  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
+    commonArgs
+    // pkgs.lib.optionalAttrs isDarwin {
+      buildFeatures = ["metal"];
+    }
+  );
+  server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
+    commonArgs
+    // {
+      buildFeatures = ["serve"] ++ pkgs.lib.optionals isDarwin ["metal"];
+    }
+  );
+
+  docker = import ./docker.nix {
+    inherit
+      pkgs
+      rustPlatform
+      commonArgs
+      rust-toolchain
+      catgrad
+      system
+      server
+      ;
+    lib = pkgs.lib;
+  };
+
+  e2eTest = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+    name = "e2e-test";
+    runtimeInputs = [server pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnugrep pkgs.gawk];
+    text = builtins.readFile ../tests/e2e.sh;
+  };
+in rec {
+  packages =
+    {
+      default = cli;
+      inherit cli server;
+      "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
+      "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
+    }
+    // docker.packages;
+
+  apps =
+    {
+      "dep-hygiene" = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${depHygiene}/bin/dep-hygiene";
+      };
+      "e2e" = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
+      };
+    }
+    // docker.apps;
+
+  devShells = rec {
+    default = pkgs.mkShell {
+      packages = devShellPackages;
+    };
+
+    # Explicit shell aliases so users can `nix develop .#server` / `.#server-cuda`
+    # and still get a full development environment (not a package build env).
+    server = default;
+
+    cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+      packages = devShellPackages;
+      nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+      buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      inherit
+        (docker.defaultCudaEnv)
+        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP
+        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR
+        ;
+      LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+    };
+
+    "server-cuda" = cuda;
+  };
+
+  checks = import ./tests {
+    inherit pkgs packages;
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..af62d5e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+{packages, ...}: {
+  # Keep checks namespaced under ./nix/tests even when the current check set is small.
+  e2e-script = packages."e2e-test";
+}

From 45d8fca2e6cab6058328dd3815eb39f4c7715fb3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:36:15 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 010/105] Switch executor IR to runtime programs

---
 Cargo.lock                                  |  4 +-
 Cargo.toml                                  |  8 +-
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                |  6 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs | 10 +--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs |  6 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs         | 13 ++-
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs         | 29 ++-----
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs            | 13 ++-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs               | 89 +++------------------
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs           | 34 ++++----
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs          |  3 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs               | 10 +--
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto              |  4 +-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                 |  6 +-
 14 files changed, 72 insertions(+), 163 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 43ab37f..73bab4a 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -643,7 +643,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -653,7 +652,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -671,8 +669,8 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=master#5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f"
 dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
  "chrono",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 2513c23..c559b26 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-# [patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
-# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-# catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
-# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+[patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
+catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 2f647da..5570ecb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     BackendInit(#[from] BackendInitError),
     #[error(transparent)]
     ModelAssets(#[from] ModelAssetsError),
-    #[error("invalid catgrad graph: {0}")]
-    InvalidGraph(#[from] serde_json::Error),
+    #[error("invalid catgrad program: {0}")]
+    InvalidProgram(#[from] serde_json::Error),
     #[error("LLM error: {0}")]
     Llm(#[from] LLMError),
     #[error("interpreter error: {0}")]
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
 
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)
-            | ExecutorError::InvalidGraph(_)
+            | ExecutorError::InvalidProgram(_)
             | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
 
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 26e5d06..244ab7f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -12,13 +12,13 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let (plan, graph_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
+        let (plan, program_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
         if !self
             .execute_policy
-            .allows_execute(&graph_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
+            .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
         {
             return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                "execute policy denied graph {graph_id} for model {}",
+                "execute policy denied program {program_id} for model {}",
                 plan.weights_key.model_id
             )));
         }
@@ -33,13 +33,13 @@ impl Executor {
 
         info!(
             %quote_id,
-            %graph_id,
+            %program_id,
             amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
             model = model_id,
             requested_revision,
             prompt_tokens,
             max_new_tokens,
-            "quoted graph execution"
+            "quoted program execution"
         );
 
         Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 3543b29..8c9461d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ use super::Executor;
 
 fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
     ExecutionPlan {
-        graph: Vec::new(),
-        model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+        program: Vec::new(),
         weights_key: WeightsLocator {
             model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
             revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
@@ -91,8 +90,7 @@ async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
 
     let err = handle
         .quote(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest {
-            graph: b"test-graph".to_vec(),
-            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+            program: b"test-program".to_vec(),
             ..Default::default()
         })
         .await
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index ae4c3fc..bdeafa9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
-use super::config::{build_graph_bytes, encode_i32_tokens, validate_prefill_prompt_length};
+use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens, validate_prefill_prompt_length};
 use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
 use super::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
@@ -14,7 +14,6 @@ use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 pub struct ModelAssets {
     model: ModelSpec,
     config: Value,
-    model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
     tokenizer: Tokenizer,
     chat_template: Option<String>,
     stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
@@ -24,12 +23,12 @@ impl ModelAssets {
     pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
         let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
         let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
-        let model_config_json =
+        let config_bytes =
             std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
                 path: config_path.clone(),
                 source,
             })?;
-        let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&model_config_json)
+        let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&config_bytes)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
 
         let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1)
@@ -54,7 +53,6 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         Ok(Self {
             model,
             config,
-            model_config_json,
             tokenizer,
             chat_template,
             stop_token_ids,
@@ -68,7 +66,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
         validate_prefill_prompt_length(&self.config, prepared_prompt.input_ids.len())?;
         let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let graph = build_graph_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
+        let program = build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
         let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
             ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
         })?;
@@ -79,8 +77,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
             huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
             huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
-            model_config_json: self.model_config_json.clone(),
-            graph,
+            program,
             input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
             prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
             max_new_tokens: max_seq,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
index f66f1fb..808acef 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,23 +1,9 @@
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
+use catgrad_llm::Program;
 use serde_json::Value;
 
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
-pub(crate) fn validate_execution_config(
-    model_config_json: &[u8],
-    prompt_tokens: usize,
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-) -> Result<()> {
-    let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(model_config_json)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
-    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, prompt_tokens)?;
-    let max_sequence_length = prompt_tokens.saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
-    let _ = get_model(&config, max_sequence_length)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
-    Ok(())
-}
-
 pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
     token_ids: &[i32],
     make_error: impl Fn(i32) -> ModelAssetsError,
@@ -28,13 +14,12 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
         .collect()
 }
 
-pub(super) fn build_graph_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let model = get_model(config, max_sequence_length)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildGraphModel { source })?;
-    let typed_term = model
-        .term()
-        .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingTypedGraphTerm)?;
-    serde_json::to_vec(&typed_term).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeGraph { source })
+pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+    let program = Program::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
+    program
+        .normalized_json()
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram { source })
 }
 
 pub(super) fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
index bdd973c..e89a037 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
 
 pub use assets::ModelAssets;
-pub(crate) use config::validate_execution_config;
 pub(crate) use spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
 
 type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
@@ -73,17 +72,15 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
     NegativePromptTokenId { token: i32 },
     #[error("negative stop token id {token} cannot be encoded")]
     NegativeStopTokenId { token: i32 },
-    #[error("failed to build graph model")]
-    BuildGraphModel {
+    #[error("failed to build program model")]
+    BuildProgramModel {
         #[source]
         source: LLMError,
     },
-    #[error("failed to construct typed graph term")]
-    MissingTypedGraphTerm,
-    #[error("failed to serialize graph")]
-    SerializeGraph {
+    #[error("failed to serialize program")]
+    SerializeProgram {
         #[source]
-        source: serde_json::Error,
+        source: LLMError,
     },
     #[error("failed to decode tokens")]
     DecodeTokens {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index f115b1b..4b0f45d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -2,97 +2,32 @@ use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
 use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad::category::core::{Dtype, Shape};
-use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend, Interpreter};
-use catgrad::prelude::*;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::get_model;
+use catgrad_llm::{Program, Runtime};
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 
-fn initialize_state_tensors(
-    interpreter: &Interpreter<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
-    state_types: &[(Dtype, Shape)],
-) -> Result<Vec<interpreter::Value<crate::backend::ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
-    state_types
-        .iter()
-        .map(|(dtype, shape)| match dtype {
-            Dtype::F32 => {
-                let data = vec![0.0f32; shape.0.iter().product()];
-                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), data)
-                    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
-            }
-            Dtype::U32 => {
-                let data = vec![0u32; shape.0.iter().product()];
-                interpreter::tensor(&interpreter.backend, shape.clone(), data)
-                    .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)
-            }
-        })
-        .collect()
-}
-
-fn extract_generated_token(
-    backend: &crate::backend::ExecBackend,
-    output: interpreter::Value<crate::backend::ExecBackend>,
-) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
-    let tokens = match output {
-        interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
-            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(values) => values,
-            interpreter::TaggedVec::F32(_) => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
-        },
-        _ => return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
-    };
-
-    tokens
-        .last()
-        .copied()
-        .ok_or(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput)
-}
-
-pub fn run_graph_streaming(
+pub fn run_program_streaming(
     bundle: &WeightsBundle,
     plan: &ExecutionPlan,
-    typed_term: &TypedTerm,
+    program: Program,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let backend = create_backend()?;
-    let max_sequence_length = plan.input_ids.len() + plan.max_new_tokens as usize;
-    let model_config: serde_json::Value =
-        serde_json::from_slice(&plan.model_config_json).map_err(|err| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid model config JSON: {err}"))
-        })?;
-    let model = get_model(&model_config, max_sequence_length)?;
-
-    let mut env = stdlib();
-    env.declarations
-        .extend(to_load_ops(model.path(), bundle.parameter_types.keys()));
-    let interpreter = Interpreter::new(backend.clone(), env, bundle.parameter_values.clone());
-
-    let mut state_tensors = initialize_state_tensors(&interpreter, &model.empty_state_type())?;
+    let runtime = Runtime::new(
+        backend,
+        &program,
+        bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
+        bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
+    )?;
+    let bound_program = runtime.bind(program)?;
+    let mut session = bound_program.start(bound_program.empty_snapshot())?;
     let mut token_ids = plan.input_ids.clone();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
 
     for _ in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
-        let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
-            &interpreter.backend,
-            Shape(vec![1, token_ids.len()]),
-            token_ids.clone(),
-        )
-        .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
-
-        let mut sources = vec![input_tensor];
-        sources.append(&mut state_tensors);
-
-        let mut results = interpreter.run(typed_term.term.clone(), sources)?;
-        if results.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
-        }
-        let output = results.remove(0);
-        state_tensors = results;
-
-        let next_token = extract_generated_token(&interpreter.backend, output)?;
+        let next_token = session.step_text(&token_ids)?;
         if i32::try_from(next_token)
             .ok()
             .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 6dfd089..7face00 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,14 @@
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 
-use crate::model::{validate_execution_config, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION};
+use crate::model::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
 use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
 use crate::{ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
+use catgrad_llm::Program;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct ExecutionPlan {
-    pub graph: Vec<u8>,
-    pub model_config_json: Vec<u8>,
+    pub program: Vec<u8>,
     pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
     pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
@@ -32,14 +32,9 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
         }
         .to_string();
 
-        if request.graph.is_empty() {
+        if request.program.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing graph bytes".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-        if request.model_config_json.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing model_config_json".to_string(),
+                "missing program bytes".to_string(),
             ));
         }
 
@@ -48,7 +43,10 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let graph_id = blake3::hash(&request.graph).to_hex().to_string();
+        let program: Program =
+            serde_json::from_slice(&request.program).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
+        let program_bytes = program.normalized_json()?;
+        let program_id = blake3::hash(&program_bytes).to_hex().to_string();
 
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
@@ -72,13 +70,17 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
                 input_ids.len()
             )));
         }
-
-        validate_execution_config(&request.model_config_json, input_ids.len(), max_new_tokens)?;
+        let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
+        if program.max_sequence_length != expected_max_sequence_length {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
+                program.max_sequence_length
+            )));
+        }
 
         Ok((
             Self {
-                graph: request.graph,
-                model_config_json: request.model_config_json,
+                program: program_bytes,
                 weights_key: WeightsLocator {
                     model_id: model_id.to_string(),
                     revision: requested_revision,
@@ -87,7 +89,7 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
                 max_new_tokens,
                 stop_token_ids,
             },
-            graph_id,
+            program_id,
         ))
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 2b84d3a..1642885 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -178,8 +178,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     fn stub_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
         ExecutionPlan {
-            graph: Vec::new(),
-            model_config_json: b"{}".to_vec(),
+            program: Vec::new(),
             weights_key: WeightsLocator {
                 model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
                 revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 40f6887..16465af 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
 use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad::category::lang::TypedTerm;
+use catgrad_llm::Program;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
@@ -95,15 +95,15 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             bundle,
             stream_batch_size,
         } = job;
-        let term: TypedTerm =
-            serde_json::from_slice(&plan.graph).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidGraph)?;
+        let program: Program =
+            serde_json::from_slice(&plan.program).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
 
         info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
 
-        runner::run_graph_streaming(
+        runner::run_program_streaming(
             bundle.as_ref(),
             &plan,
-            &term,
+            program,
             stream_batch_size,
             |progress, chunk| {
                 let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 3813c95..5e4ecba 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ package hellas;
 message GetQuoteRequest {
   string huggingface_model_id = 1;
   string huggingface_revision = 2;
-  bytes model_config_json = 3;
-  bytes graph = 4;
   bytes input = 5;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 6;
   uint32 max_new_tokens = 7;
   repeated uint32 stop_token_ids = 8;
+  reserved 3, 4;
+  bytes program = 9;
 }
 
 message GetQuoteResponse {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 8347a1f..dfba487 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -5,10 +5,6 @@ pub struct GetQuoteRequest {
     pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
     pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub model_config_json: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "4")]
-    pub graph: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "5")]
     pub input: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
     #[prost(uint32, tag = "6")]
@@ -17,6 +13,8 @@ pub struct GetQuoteRequest {
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
     #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "8")]
     pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "9")]
+    pub program: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteRequest";

From 25ae89e6ba7e4af9927c762f22244409a27d1418 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:40:04 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 011/105] Cache bound programs in executor

---
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  9 ++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  4 ++
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 18 ++-----
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        | 54 +++++++++++++++++--
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          | 36 +++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 15 +++---
 6 files changed, 103 insertions(+), 33 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index da54180..9c61731 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -17,17 +17,16 @@ impl Executor {
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
         let plan = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id)?.clone();
         let key = plan.weights_key.clone();
-        let bundle = self
+        let bound_program = self
             .weights
-            .bundle(&key)
-            .await
-            .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(&key, error))?;
+            .bound_program(&key, &plan.program)
+            .await?;
 
         let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
             plan,
-            bundle,
+            bound_program,
             stream_batch_size,
         };
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 244ab7f..176c524 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ impl Executor {
         }
 
         self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan).await?;
+        let _ = self
+            .weights
+            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
+            .await?;
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 4b0f45d..be5d44c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,25 +1,15 @@
-use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad_llm::{Program, Runtime};
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 
-pub fn run_program_streaming(
-    bundle: &WeightsBundle,
+pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
+    bound_program: &BoundProgram<ExecBackend>,
     plan: &ExecutionPlan,
-    program: Program,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let backend = create_backend()?;
-    let runtime = Runtime::new(
-        backend,
-        &program,
-        bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
-        bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
-    )?;
-    let bound_program = runtime.bind(program)?;
     let mut session = bound_program.start(bound_program.empty_snapshot())?;
     let mut token_ids = plan.input_ids.clone();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 9c6749a..c533a5d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 use super::loader::{load_weights_bundle, LoadedWeights};
 use super::state::WeightsState;
-use super::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use super::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::backend::{ExecBackend, create_backend};
 use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Program, Runtime};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::{oneshot, Mutex};
@@ -100,12 +103,44 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) async fn bundle(
+    pub(crate) async fn bound_program(
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<WeightsBundle>, WeightsError> {
-        let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        state.weights.bundle(locator)
+        program_json: &[u8],
+    ) -> Result<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+        let program: Program =
+            serde_json::from_slice(program_json).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
+        let program_id = program.id()?;
+
+        let bundle = {
+            let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+            if let Some(cached) = state
+                .weights
+                .cached_program(locator, &program_id)
+                .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
+            {
+                return Ok(cached);
+            }
+
+            state
+                .weights
+                .bundle(locator)
+                .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
+        };
+
+        let runtime = Runtime::new(
+            create_backend()?,
+            &program,
+            bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
+            bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
+        )?;
+        let bound_program = Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?);
+
+        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+        state
+            .weights
+            .cache_program(locator, program_id, bound_program)
+            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))
     }
 
     fn denied_error(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<String> {
@@ -209,3 +244,12 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         }
     }
 }
+
+fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> ExecutorError {
+    match error {
+        WeightsError::NotReady | WeightsError::UnknownKey => {
+            ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
+        }
+        WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index 9dd36b5..de1657f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 use super::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -13,6 +15,7 @@ enum EntryStatus {
 struct Entry {
     status: EntryStatus,
     bundle: Option<Arc<WeightsBundle>>,
+    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>>,
 }
 
 impl Default for Entry {
@@ -20,6 +23,7 @@ impl Default for Entry {
         Self {
             status: EntryStatus::Queued,
             bundle: None,
+            programs: HashMap::new(),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -102,6 +106,7 @@ impl WeightsState {
         let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
         entry.status = EntryStatus::Ready;
         entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
+        entry.programs.clear();
         if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
             self.active = None;
         }
@@ -116,12 +121,43 @@ impl WeightsState {
         let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
         entry.status = EntryStatus::Failed(error);
         entry.bundle = None;
+        entry.programs.clear();
         if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
             self.active = None;
         }
         self.start_next()
     }
 
+    pub(crate) fn cached_program(
+        &self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        program_id: &str,
+    ) -> Result<Option<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>>, WeightsError> {
+        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        match &entry.status {
+            EntryStatus::Ready => Ok(entry.programs.get(program_id).cloned()),
+            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        program_id: String,
+        program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>, WeightsError> {
+        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        match &entry.status {
+            EntryStatus::Ready => {
+                let cached = entry.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
+                Ok(cached.clone())
+            }
+            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+        }
+    }
+
     fn requeue(&mut self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
         if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
             entry.status = EntryStatus::Queued;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 16465af..84234c5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
-use crate::weights::WeightsBundle;
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad_llm::Program;
+use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+    pub bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
 }
 
@@ -92,18 +92,15 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         let ExecuteJob {
             execution_id,
             plan,
-            bundle,
+            bound_program,
             stream_batch_size,
         } = job;
-        let program: Program =
-            serde_json::from_slice(&plan.program).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
 
         info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
 
-        runner::run_program_streaming(
-            bundle.as_ref(),
+        runner::run_bound_program_streaming(
+            bound_program.as_ref(),
             &plan,
-            program,
             stream_batch_size,
             |progress, chunk| {
                 let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {

From e47900719875fc55f86a59546a38d6125cf867fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:10:51 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 012/105] Log bound program and first token latency

---
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs          | 14 +++++++++++++-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs | 20 ++++++++++++++++++--
 2 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index be5d44c..3bda736 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use std::time::Instant;
 
 pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
     bound_program: &BoundProgram<ExecBackend>,
@@ -10,14 +11,25 @@ pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+    let start = Instant::now();
     let mut session = bound_program.start(bound_program.empty_snapshot())?;
     let mut token_ids = plan.input_ids.clone();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
 
-    for _ in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
+    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
+        let step_start = Instant::now();
         let next_token = session.step_text(&token_ids)?;
+        if step_idx == 0 {
+            info!(
+                prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len(),
+                prefill_input_tokens = token_ids.len(),
+                first_token_step_ms = step_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                "first token ready"
+            );
+        }
         if i32::try_from(next_token)
             .ok()
             .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index c533a5d..ad50318 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Program, Runtime};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::sync::{oneshot, Mutex};
 use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
 use tracing::{info, warn};
@@ -108,6 +109,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
         program_json: &[u8],
     ) -> Result<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+        let start = Instant::now();
         let program: Program =
             serde_json::from_slice(program_json).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
         let program_id = program.id()?;
@@ -119,6 +121,13 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                 .cached_program(locator, &program_id)
                 .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
             {
+                info!(
+                    model = %locator.model_id,
+                    requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                    %program_id,
+                    elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    "bound program cache hit"
+                );
                 return Ok(cached);
             }
 
@@ -137,10 +146,17 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         let bound_program = Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?);
 
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        state
+        let cached = state
             .weights
             .cache_program(locator, program_id, bound_program)
-            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))
+            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
+        info!(
+            model = %locator.model_id,
+            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+            elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "bound program cache miss"
+        );
+        Ok(cached)
     }
 
     fn denied_error(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<String> {

From 2e679678a50953c94ffe92a97c14285bbff6eef3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:13:47 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 013/105] Add local two-job timing test

---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs | 65 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 1 file changed, 65 insertions(+)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 66b4b43..0c7ba8a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -436,3 +436,68 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         Ok(Some(status))
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
+mod timing_tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
+    use std::env;
+    use std::sync::Arc;
+    use std::time::Instant;
+
+    fn required_env(name: &str) -> String {
+        env::var(name).unwrap_or_else(|_| panic!("set {name} to run this timing test"))
+    }
+
+    fn optional_env_u32(name: &str, default: u32) -> u32 {
+        env::var(name)
+            .ok()
+            .and_then(|value| value.parse::<u32>().ok())
+            .unwrap_or(default)
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    #[ignore = "manual local timing harness"]
+    async fn local_two_job_timing() {
+        let model = required_env("HELLAS_TIMING_MODEL");
+        let prompt = env::var("HELLAS_TIMING_PROMPT")
+            .unwrap_or_else(|_| "tell me a story about a boy named billy".to_string());
+        let max_seq = optional_env_u32("HELLAS_TIMING_MAX_SEQ", 128);
+
+        let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&model).expect("failed to load model assets"));
+        let runtime =
+            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)
+                .expect("failed to start local executor");
+
+        for run_idx in 1..=2 {
+            let prepared = assets
+                .prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)
+                .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
+            let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+                runtime.clone(),
+                assets.clone(),
+                prepared,
+                max_seq,
+                ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::Local),
+            )
+            .expect("failed to build execution request");
+
+            let start = Instant::now();
+            let mut first_output_ms = None;
+            let mut sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+                if first_output_ms.is_none() && !output.is_empty() {
+                    first_output_ms = Some(start.elapsed().as_millis());
+                }
+                Ok(())
+            };
+
+            let result = request.run(&mut sink).await.expect("execution failed");
+            eprintln!(
+                "run={run_idx} first_output_ms={} total_ms={} completion_tokens={}",
+                first_output_ms.unwrap_or(0),
+                start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                result.completion_tokens,
+            );
+        }
+    }
+}

From f71137ade68f938e5b73674ef44354fe384c3e4b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:17:26 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 014/105] Wait for weights in timing test

---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs | 25 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 0c7ba8a..5a1cc32 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -440,10 +440,11 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 #[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
-    use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
+    use hellas_executor::{ExecutorError, ModelAssets};
     use std::env;
     use std::sync::Arc;
     use std::time::Instant;
+    use tokio::time::{Duration, sleep};
 
     fn required_env(name: &str) -> String {
         env::var(name).unwrap_or_else(|_| panic!("set {name} to run this timing test"))
@@ -468,6 +469,28 @@ mod timing_tests {
         let runtime =
             ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)
                 .expect("failed to start local executor");
+        let prepared = assets
+            .prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)
+            .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
+        let quote_req = assets
+            .build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)
+            .expect("failed to build quote request");
+        let executor = runtime
+            .require_local_executor()
+            .expect("missing local executor");
+
+        for attempt in 1..=120 {
+            match executor.quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+                Ok(_) => {
+                    eprintln!("weights ready after {attempt} quote attempt(s)");
+                    break;
+                }
+                Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)) if attempt < 120 => {
+                    sleep(Duration::from_millis(250)).await;
+                }
+                Err(err) => panic!("failed to ready local weights: {err}"),
+            }
+        }
 
         for run_idx in 1..=2 {
             let prepared = assets

From ede10f9a5a1d970041a72cd6e024242a5bcebe94 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:07:55 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 015/105] nix: build for sm120

---
 Cargo.lock     |  11 +--
 Cargo.toml     |  12 ++--
 flake.lock     |   8 +--
 nix/docker.nix | 178 ++++++++++++++++++-------------------------------
 nix/pkgs.nix   |   2 +-
 5 files changed, 84 insertions(+), 127 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 73bab4a..d32af50 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -643,6 +643,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -652,6 +653,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -669,6 +671,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
@@ -3385,9 +3388,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "moka"
-version = "0.12.14"
+version = "0.12.15"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "85f8024e1c8e71c778968af91d43700ce1d11b219d127d79fb2934153b82b42b"
+checksum = "957228ad12042ee839f93c8f257b62b4c0ab5eaae1d4fa60de53b27c9d7c5046"
 dependencies = [
  "crossbeam-channel",
  "crossbeam-epoch",
@@ -4482,9 +4485,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "pulldown-cmark"
-version = "0.13.2"
+version = "0.13.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "14104c5a24d9bcf7eb2c24753e0f49fe14555d8bd565ea3d38e4b4303267259d"
+checksum = "7c3a14896dfa883796f1cb410461aef38810ea05f2b2c33c5aded3649095fdad"
 dependencies = [
  "bitflags 2.11.0",
  "memchr",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index c559b26..4864f9e 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "master", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-[patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
-catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
+# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+# catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
+# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index b2a22cc..7915765 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1774024915,
-        "narHash": "sha256-xkAEnK1IbTygDLi/jgiV9ksE6fo0mhWVLaG6i4lrK2A=",
-        "owner": "hellas-ai",
+        "lastModified": 1774182625,
+        "narHash": "sha256-O72K/g3mz4rfwZBTnQFLopNAGNUVH2KWI0BknASOEaM=",
+        "owner": "georgewhewell",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "5a4c9bc5ddc6c3be142e1cca0d2ecdbfef485b3f",
+        "rev": "e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 71c5cb6..33897dc 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -9,63 +9,44 @@
   server,
 }: let
   imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
-  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
-    stdenv.cc.cc.lib
-    openssl
-    glibc
+  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib openssl glibc];
+
+  # Each variant maps to exactly one CUDA toolkit × SM architecture build.
+  # bindgen_cuda compiles kernels for a single --gpu-architecture, so we need
+  # one binary per target GPU generation.
+  #
+  # CUDA 12: broad driver compat, covers Ampere–Ada   (sm80–sm89)
+  # CUDA 13: required for Blackwell+                   (sm100+)
+  variants = [
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "80"; tag = "sm80";}   # A100, A30
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "86"; tag = "sm86";}   # RTX 3090/3080, A40
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "89"; tag = "sm89";}   # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13; sm = "120"; tag = "sm120";} # RTX 5090/5080, Blackwell
   ];
+  defaultTag = "sm89";
 
-  # This matrix is constrained by both pinned nixpkgs and the vendored CUDA
-  # support in the Rust stack. 12.4/12.5 are removed in nixpkgs here, and 13.2
-  # is newer than the current cudarc support.
-  defaultCudaVariant = "12-6";
-  cudaVariantOrder = [
-    "12-6"
-    "13-1"
-  ];
-  cudaVariants = {
-    "12-6" = pkgs.cudaPackages_12_6;
-    "13-1" = pkgs.cudaPackages_13_1;
-  };
-  imageVersionFor = variantKey: lib.replaceStrings ["-"] ["."] variantKey;
-
-  mkCudaEnv = cudaPackages:
-    catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {inherit cudaPackages;};
+  mkCudaEnv = v:
+    catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {
+      cudaPackages = v.cuda;
+      cudaCapability = v.sm;
+    };
 
-  mkServerRuntime = {
-    name,
-    pkg,
-    sourceBin,
-  }:
+  mkServerRuntime = {name, pkg, sourceBin}:
     pkgs.runCommand name {
       nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
     } ''
       mkdir -p "$out/bin"
       cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
       chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-
-      # Rust std source paths can keep a rust toolchain reference alive in the runtime closure.
       remove-references-to -t ${rust-toolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-
       chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
     '';
 
-  mkServerImage = {
-    imageTag,
-    runtimePkg,
-    extraRuntimeContents ? [],
-    cudaEnv ? null,
-  }:
+  mkServerImage = {imageTag, runtimePkg, extraRuntimeContents ? [], cudaEnv ? null}:
     pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
       name = imageRepository;
       tag = imageTag;
-      contents =
-        [
-          runtimePkg
-          pkgs.cacert
-          pkgs.iana-etc
-        ]
-        ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
+      contents = [runtimePkg pkgs.cacert pkgs.iana-etc] ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
       config = {
         Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
         WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
@@ -97,124 +78,97 @@
     runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
   };
 
-  mkCudaArtifacts = variantKey: let
-    cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv cudaVariants.${variantKey};
-    imageVersion = imageVersionFor variantKey;
-    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
-      // {
-        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
-        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP = cudaEnv.CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP;
-        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR = cudaEnv.CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-        doCheck = false;
-        postInstall = ''
-          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-              wrapProgram "$bin" \
-                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-            fi
-          done
-        '';
-      });
-    serverCudaRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
-      name = "hellas-server-cuda-${variantKey}-runtime";
+  mkCudaArtifacts = v: let
+    cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
+    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {
+      buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
+      nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+      buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+      doCheck = false;
+      postInstall = ''
+        for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+          if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+            wrapProgram "$bin" \
+              --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+          fi
+        done
+      '';
+    });
+    runtime = mkServerRuntime {
+      name = "hellas-server-${v.tag}-runtime";
       pkg = serverCuda;
       sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
     };
-    serverCudaImage = mkServerImage {
-      imageTag = "cuda-${imageVersion}";
-      runtimePkg = serverCudaRuntime;
+    image = mkServerImage {
+      imageTag = "${v.tag}-latest";
+      runtimePkg = runtime;
       extraRuntimeContents = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
       inherit cudaEnv;
     };
   in {
-    inherit
-      cudaEnv
-      serverCuda
-      serverCudaRuntime
-      serverCudaImage
-      ;
-  };
-
-  cudaArtifacts = lib.genAttrs cudaVariantOrder mkCudaArtifacts;
-  defaultCudaArtifacts = cudaArtifacts.${defaultCudaVariant};
-  defaultCudaImage = mkServerImage {
-    imageTag = "cuda-latest";
-    runtimePkg = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
-    extraRuntimeContents = defaultCudaArtifacts.cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-    inherit (defaultCudaArtifacts) cudaEnv;
+    inherit cudaEnv;
+    packages = {
+      "server-${v.tag}" = serverCuda;
+      "server-${v.tag}-runtime" = runtime;
+      "docker-server-${v.tag}" = image;
+    };
   };
 
-  mergeAttrs = builtins.foldl' lib.recursiveUpdate {};
-
-  versionedCudaPackages = mergeAttrs (
-    map (variantKey: let
-      artifacts = cudaArtifacts.${variantKey};
-    in {
-      "server-cuda-${variantKey}" = artifacts.serverCuda;
-      "server-cuda-${variantKey}-runtime" = artifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
-      "docker-server-cuda-${variantKey}" = artifacts.serverCudaImage;
-    })
-    cudaVariantOrder
-  );
+  allCuda = map mkCudaArtifacts variants;
+  defaultCuda = mkCudaArtifacts (lib.findFirst (v: v.tag == defaultTag) (builtins.head variants) variants);
 
   dockerPush = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
     name = "docker-push";
     runtimeInputs = [pkgs.nix pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnused];
     text = ''
       set -euo pipefail
-
       usage() {
         cat <<'USAGE'
       Usage: docker-push <image-attr> <target-ref>
 
       Examples:
-        docker-push docker-server ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
+        docker-push docker-server   ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
         docker-push docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
-        docker-push docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-13.1
+        docker-push docker-server-sm86 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:sm86-latest
 
       Environment:
         HELLAS_FLAKE  Flake ref to build from (default: .)
       USAGE
       }
-
-      if [ "$#" -ne 2 ]; then
-        usage >&2
-        exit 2
-      fi
-
-      image_attr="$1"
-      target_ref="$2"
+      if [ "$#" -ne 2 ]; then usage >&2; exit 2; fi
+      image_attr="$1"; target_ref="$2"
       flake_ref="''${HELLAS_FLAKE:-.}"
-
       image_tar="$(nix build --no-link --print-out-paths "$flake_ref#$image_attr")"
       load_output="$(docker load --input "$image_tar")"
       printf '%s\n' "$load_output"
-
       source_ref="$(printf '%s\n' "$load_output" | sed -n 's/^Loaded image: //p' | tail -n1)"
       if [ -z "$source_ref" ]; then
         echo "failed to determine loaded image reference from docker load output" >&2
         exit 1
       fi
-
       docker tag "$source_ref" "$target_ref"
       docker push "$target_ref"
     '';
   };
 
 in {
-  defaultCudaEnv = defaultCudaArtifacts.cudaEnv;
+  defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
 
   packages =
     {
       "server-runtime" = serverRuntime;
       "docker-server" = serverImage;
-      "server-cuda" = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCuda;
-      "server-cuda-runtime" = defaultCudaArtifacts.serverCudaRuntime;
-      "docker-server-cuda" = defaultCudaImage;
+      "server-cuda" = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}";
+      "server-cuda-runtime" = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}-runtime";
+      "docker-server-cuda" = mkServerImage {
+        imageTag = "cuda-latest";
+        runtimePkg = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}-runtime";
+        extraRuntimeContents = defaultCuda.cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        cudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
+      };
     }
-    // versionedCudaPackages;
+    // lib.foldl' lib.recursiveUpdate {} (map (a: a.packages) allCuda);
 
   apps = {
     "docker-push" = {
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
index ba98bf8..116fde5 100644
--- a/nix/pkgs.nix
+++ b/nix/pkgs.nix
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-xkAEnK1IbTygDLi/jgiV9ksE6fo0mhWVLaG6i4lrK2A=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-O72K/g3mz4rfwZBTnQFLopNAGNUVH2KWI0BknASOEaM=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;

From aa23e6091ea6d554f5ee9bcc4d90bba68ce54b08 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:20:04 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 016/105] Add executor prefix snapshot cache

---
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |   3 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  21 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  37 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |  47 +---
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  89 +++++--
 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs              |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |  72 ++---
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   2 +
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs        | 249 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          |  12 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |  23 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |   1 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   |   2 +
 14 files changed, 448 insertions(+), 122 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 5570ecb..d2ce785 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -64,7 +64,8 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             },
 
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
-            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_)) => {
+            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_))
+            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => {
                 tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
             }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 9c61731..48336e4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
 };
+use std::time::Instant;
 
 use super::Executor;
 
@@ -15,18 +16,17 @@ impl Executor {
     ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
-        let plan = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id)?.clone();
-        let key = plan.weights_key.clone();
-        let bound_program = self
-            .weights
-            .bound_program(&key, &plan.program)
-            .await?;
-
-        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(quote_id.clone())?;
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+        let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
+        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution();
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-            plan,
-            bound_program,
+            plan: quote.plan.clone(),
+            program: quote.program.clone(),
+            start_snapshot: quote.start_snapshot.clone(),
+            start_prefix_len: quote.start_prefix_len,
+            start_prefix_hash: quote.start_prefix_hash,
+            start_next_token: quote.start_next_token,
             stream_batch_size,
         };
 
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 return Err(error);
             }
         };
+        let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&quote_id);
 
         info!(
             %execution_id,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 176c524..b827061 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,21 @@
-use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, QuoteRecord};
+use crate::weights::PrefixState;
 use crate::weights::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition};
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::{weights_not_ready_error, Executor};
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
+const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let (plan, program_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
         if !self
             .execute_policy
@@ -24,16 +28,41 @@ impl Executor {
         }
 
         self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan).await?;
-        let _ = self
+        let program = self
             .weights
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
+        let prefix_match = program.lookup_prefix(&plan.input_ids);
+        let (start_snapshot, start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash, start_next_token) =
+            match prefix_match {
+                Some(prefix_match) => (
+                    prefix_match.snapshot,
+                    prefix_match.prefix_len,
+                    prefix_match.prefix_hash,
+                    Some(prefix_match.next_token),
+                ),
+                None => (
+                    program.empty_snapshot(),
+                    0,
+                    PrefixState::seed().hash(),
+                    None,
+                ),
+            };
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
         let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.max_new_tokens;
-        let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(plan);
+        let cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len;
+        let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            plan,
+            program,
+            start_snapshot,
+            start_prefix_len,
+            start_prefix_hash,
+            start_next_token,
+            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+        });
 
         info!(
             %quote_id,
@@ -42,6 +71,7 @@ impl Executor {
             model = model_id,
             requested_revision,
             prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens,
             max_new_tokens,
             "quoted program execution"
         );
@@ -49,6 +79,7 @@ impl Executor {
         Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
             quote_id,
             amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+            ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
         })
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 8c9461d..b04c5b9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 
 use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use crate::weights::{WeightsLocator, WeightsManager};
+use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
+use crate::weights::WeightsManager;
 use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
@@ -14,19 +14,6 @@ use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 use super::super::{ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
 use super::Executor;
 
-fn stub_execution_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
-    ExecutionPlan {
-        program: Vec::new(),
-        weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
-            revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
-        },
-        input_ids: Vec::new(),
-        max_new_tokens: crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-        stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
-    }
-}
-
 fn test_executor(
     notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
     rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
@@ -124,11 +111,7 @@ async fn output_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
         rx,
     );
 
-    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-    let execution_id = executor
-        .store
-        .create_execution(quote_id)
-        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
 
     let err = executor
         .handle_result(&hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
@@ -146,11 +129,7 @@ async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-    let execution_id = executor
-        .store
-        .create_execution(quote_id)
-        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
     executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
 
     let mut updates =
@@ -174,11 +153,7 @@ async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_output() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-    let execution_id = executor
-        .store
-        .create_execution(quote_id)
-        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
     let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
     executor
         .store
@@ -204,11 +179,7 @@ async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_output_and_future_updates() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-    let execution_id = executor
-        .store
-        .create_execution(quote_id)
-        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
     let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
     executor
         .store
@@ -243,11 +214,7 @@ async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
     let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(notify_tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let quote_id = executor.store.create_quote(stub_execution_plan());
-    let execution_id = executor
-        .store
-        .create_execution(quote_id)
-        .expect("execution should be created");
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
 
     let updates = executor
         .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 3bda736..c6dcbaf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,36 +1,78 @@
 use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
+use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
-pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
-    bound_program: &BoundProgram<ExecBackend>,
+const PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE: usize = 64;
+
+pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
+    program: &CachedProgram,
+    start_snapshot: &Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
+    start_prefix_len: usize,
+    start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+    start_next_token: Option<u32>,
     plan: &ExecutionPlan,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let start = Instant::now();
-    let mut session = bound_program.start(bound_program.empty_snapshot())?;
-    let mut token_ids = plan.input_ids.clone();
+    let mut session = program.bound_program().start(start_snapshot.clone())?;
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
+    let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
+    let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
+        Some(session.step_text(&[])?)
+    } else if start_prefix_len == prompt_tokens {
+        start_next_token
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
 
-    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
-        let step_start = Instant::now();
-        let next_token = session.step_text(&token_ids)?;
-        if step_idx == 0 {
-            info!(
-                prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len(),
-                prefill_input_tokens = token_ids.len(),
-                first_token_step_ms = step_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                "first token ready"
-            );
+    if next_token.is_none() {
+        let mut prefix_state = PrefixState::from_parts(start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash);
+        let mut cursor = start_prefix_len;
+        while cursor < prompt_tokens {
+            let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
+            let chunk = &plan.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
+            let step_start = Instant::now();
+            let predicted = session.step_text(chunk)?;
+            prefix_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
+            cursor = next_boundary;
+            program.cache_prefix(cursor, prefix_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
+
+            if cursor == prompt_tokens {
+                info!(
+                    prompt_tokens,
+                    cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+                    first_token_step_ms = step_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    "first token ready"
+                );
+                next_token = Some(predicted);
+            }
         }
-        if i32::try_from(next_token)
+    } else {
+        info!(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+            first_token_step_ms = 0,
+            first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "first token ready"
+        );
+    }
+
+    let Some(mut current_token) = next_token else {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
+    };
+
+    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
+        if i32::try_from(current_token)
             .ok()
             .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
@@ -38,14 +80,16 @@ pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
         }
 
         generated_tokens += 1;
-        pending_batch.push(next_token);
+        pending_batch.push(current_token);
         if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
             let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
             on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
             pending_batch.clear();
         }
 
-        token_ids = vec![next_token];
+        if step_idx + 1 < plan.max_new_tokens {
+            current_token = session.step_text(&[current_token])?;
+        }
     }
 
     if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
@@ -55,3 +99,8 @@ pub fn run_bound_program_streaming(
 
     Ok(())
 }
+
+fn next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor: usize, prompt_tokens: usize) -> usize {
+    let next_stride = ((cursor / PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE) + 1) * PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE;
+    next_stride.min(prompt_tokens).max(cursor + 1)
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
index fd75bf1..70b0137 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
@@ -3,4 +3,4 @@ mod store;
 
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
 pub use plan::ExecutionPlan;
-pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, StateError};
+pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, QuoteRecord, StateError};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 1642885..265cca3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,10 @@
 use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Instant;
 
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash};
+use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
@@ -9,12 +14,25 @@ use super::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
 pub enum StateError {
     #[error("quote not found: {0}")]
     QuoteNotFound(String),
+    #[error("quote expired: {0}")]
+    QuoteExpired(String),
     #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
     ExecutionNotFound(String),
     #[error("output not available: {0}")]
     OutputNotAvailable(String),
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct QuoteRecord {
+    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
+    pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
+    pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    pub start_prefix_len: usize,
+    pub start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+    pub start_next_token: Option<u32>,
+    pub expires_at: Instant,
+}
+
 pub struct ExecutionSnapshot {
     pub status: ExecutionStatus,
     pub progress: u64,
@@ -29,7 +47,7 @@ struct ExecutionRecord {
 
 #[derive(Default)]
 pub struct ExecutorState {
-    quotes: HashMap<String, ExecutionPlan>,
+    quotes: HashMap<String, QuoteRecord>,
     executions: HashMap<String, ExecutionRecord>,
 }
 
@@ -38,23 +56,34 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Self::default()
     }
 
-    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, plan: ExecutionPlan) -> String {
+    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> String {
         let quote_id = make_id("quote");
-        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), plan);
+        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), quote);
         quote_id
     }
 
-    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionPlan, StateError> {
-        self.quotes
+    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str, now: Instant) -> Result<&QuoteRecord, StateError> {
+        let quote = self
+            .quotes
             .get(quote_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))?;
+        if quote.expires_at <= now {
+            return Err(StateError::QuoteExpired(quote_id.to_string()));
+        }
+        Ok(quote)
     }
 
-    pub fn create_execution(&mut self, quote_id: String) -> Result<String, StateError> {
-        if !self.quotes.contains_key(&quote_id) {
-            return Err(StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id));
-        }
+    pub fn remove_quote(&mut self, quote_id: &str) -> Option<QuoteRecord> {
+        self.quotes.remove(quote_id)
+    }
 
+    pub fn prune_expired_quotes(&mut self, now: Instant) -> usize {
+        let before = self.quotes.len();
+        self.quotes.retain(|_, quote| quote.expires_at > now);
+        before - self.quotes.len()
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_execution(&mut self) -> String {
         let execution_id = make_id("exec");
         self.executions.insert(
             execution_id.clone(),
@@ -64,7 +93,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 output: None,
             },
         );
-        Ok(execution_id)
+        execution_id
     }
 
     pub fn remove_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
@@ -171,32 +200,16 @@ impl ExecutionRecord {
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
-    use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
-    use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
     use proptest::collection::vec;
     use proptest::prelude::*;
 
-    fn stub_plan() -> ExecutionPlan {
-        ExecutionPlan {
-            program: Vec::new(),
-            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-                model_id: "test-model".to_string(),
-                revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
-            },
-            input_ids: Vec::new(),
-            max_new_tokens: DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ,
-            stop_token_ids: Vec::new(),
-        }
-    }
-
     proptest! {
         #[test]
         fn append_output_chunk_accumulates_bytes_and_latest_progress(
             updates in vec((any::<u64>(), vec(any::<u8>(), 0..16)), 0..32)
         ) {
             let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-            let quote_id = state.create_quote(stub_plan());
-            let execution_id = state.create_execution(quote_id).unwrap();
+            let execution_id = state.create_execution();
 
             let mut expected_output = Vec::new();
             let mut expected_progress = 0;
@@ -216,8 +229,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn snapshot_defaults_missing_output_to_empty() {
         let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-        let quote_id = state.create_quote(stub_plan());
-        let execution_id = state.create_execution(quote_id).unwrap();
+        let execution_id = state.create_execution();
 
         let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
         assert_eq!(snapshot.status, ExecutionStatus::Pending);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index ad50318..96f4a46 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use super::loader::{load_weights_bundle, LoadedWeights};
 use super::state::WeightsState;
-use super::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::backend::{ExecBackend, create_backend};
+use super::{has_cached_weights, CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Program, Runtime};
+use catgrad_llm::{Program, Runtime};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
         program_json: &[u8],
-    ) -> Result<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let program: Program =
             serde_json::from_slice(program_json).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ impl WeightsManager {
             bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
             bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
         )?;
-        let bound_program = Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?);
+        let bound_program = Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?)));
 
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
         let cached = state
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index 83ded20..810c0fb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,10 @@
 mod loader;
 mod manager;
+mod program;
 mod state;
 mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
 pub(crate) use manager::WeightsManager;
+pub(crate) use program::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9f697f6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,249 @@
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad::category::core::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Snapshot};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
+
+const DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 1 << 30;
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct CachedProgram {
+    bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
+    empty_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    prefix_cache: Arc<Mutex<PrefixCache>>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct PrefixMatch {
+    pub prefix_len: usize,
+    pub prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+    pub next_token: u32,
+    pub snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub(crate) struct PrefixHash([u8; 32]);
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
+pub(crate) struct PrefixState {
+    len: usize,
+    hash: PrefixHash,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+struct PrefixEntry {
+    snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    next_token: u32,
+    last_touch: u64,
+}
+
+struct PrefixCache {
+    entries: HashMap<(usize, PrefixHash), PrefixEntry>,
+    max_bytes: usize,
+    entry_bytes: usize,
+    total_bytes: usize,
+    touch_clock: u64,
+}
+
+impl CachedProgram {
+    pub(crate) fn new(bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>) -> Self {
+        let entry_bytes = bound_program
+            .program()
+            .empty_state_type
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(dtype, shape)| shape.size().saturating_mul(dtype_size(dtype)))
+            .sum();
+        Self {
+            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
+            prefix_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PrefixCache::new(
+                DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
+                entry_bytes,
+            ))),
+            bound_program,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn bound_program(&self) -> &BoundProgram<ExecBackend> {
+        self.bound_program.as_ref()
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn empty_snapshot(&self) -> Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>> {
+        self.empty_snapshot.clone()
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn lookup_prefix(&self, tokens: &[u32]) -> Option<PrefixMatch> {
+        self.prefix_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned")
+            .lookup_deepest(tokens)
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn cache_prefix(
+        &self,
+        prefix_len: usize,
+        prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+        next_token: u32,
+        snapshot: Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
+    ) {
+        self.prefix_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned")
+            .insert(prefix_len, prefix_hash, next_token, Arc::new(snapshot));
+    }
+}
+
+impl PrefixHash {
+    pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
+        Self([0; 32])
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn extend(self, token: u32) -> Self {
+        let mut hasher = blake3::Hasher::new();
+        hasher.update(&self.0);
+        hasher.update(&token.to_le_bytes());
+        Self(*hasher.finalize().as_bytes())
+    }
+}
+
+impl PrefixState {
+    pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            len: 0,
+            hash: PrefixHash::seed(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) const fn from_parts(len: usize, hash: PrefixHash) -> Self {
+        Self { len, hash }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn from_tokens(tokens: &[u32]) -> Self {
+        let mut state = Self::seed();
+        state.extend_tokens(tokens);
+        state
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn extend(&mut self, token: u32) {
+        self.hash = self.hash.extend(token);
+        self.len += 1;
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn extend_tokens(&mut self, tokens: &[u32]) {
+        for &token in tokens {
+            self.extend(token);
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) const fn len(&self) -> usize {
+        self.len
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) const fn hash(&self) -> PrefixHash {
+        self.hash
+    }
+}
+
+impl PrefixCache {
+    fn new(max_bytes: usize, entry_bytes: usize) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            entries: HashMap::new(),
+            max_bytes,
+            entry_bytes,
+            total_bytes: 0,
+            touch_clock: 0,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn lookup_deepest(&mut self, tokens: &[u32]) -> Option<PrefixMatch> {
+        let mut state = PrefixState::seed();
+        let mut best = None;
+
+        for &token in tokens {
+            state.extend(token);
+            let key = (state.len(), state.hash());
+            let touch = self.next_touch();
+            if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&key) {
+                entry.last_touch = touch;
+                best = Some(PrefixMatch {
+                    prefix_len: state.len(),
+                    prefix_hash: state.hash(),
+                    next_token: entry.next_token,
+                    snapshot: entry.snapshot.clone(),
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        best
+    }
+
+    fn insert(
+        &mut self,
+        prefix_len: usize,
+        prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+        next_token: u32,
+        snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    ) {
+        if prefix_len == 0 || self.entry_bytes == 0 || self.entry_bytes > self.max_bytes {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let key = (prefix_len, prefix_hash);
+        let touch = self.next_touch();
+        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&key) {
+            entry.last_touch = touch;
+            return;
+        }
+
+        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(self.entry_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
+            let Some(lru_key) = self
+                .entries
+                .iter()
+                .min_by_key(|(_, entry)| entry.last_touch)
+                .map(|(key, _)| *key)
+            else {
+                break;
+            };
+            if self.entries.remove(&lru_key).is_some() {
+                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(self.entry_bytes);
+            }
+        }
+
+        self.entries.insert(
+            key,
+            PrefixEntry {
+                snapshot,
+                next_token,
+                last_touch: touch,
+            },
+        );
+        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(self.entry_bytes);
+    }
+
+    fn next_touch(&mut self) -> u64 {
+        let touch = self.touch_clock;
+        self.touch_clock = self.touch_clock.wrapping_add(1);
+        touch
+    }
+}
+
+const fn dtype_size(dtype: &Dtype) -> usize {
+    match dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::U32 => 4,
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::PrefixState;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn prefix_state_matches_incremental_hashing() {
+        let tokens = [1, 2, 3, 4];
+        let batch = PrefixState::from_tokens(&tokens);
+        let mut incremental = PrefixState::seed();
+        incremental.extend_tokens(&tokens);
+        assert_eq!(batch.len(), incremental.len());
+        assert_eq!(batch.hash(), incremental.hash());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index de1657f..bd8b749 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
-use super::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
+use super::{CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -15,7 +13,7 @@ enum EntryStatus {
 struct Entry {
     status: EntryStatus,
     bundle: Option<Arc<WeightsBundle>>,
-    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>>,
+    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<CachedProgram>>,
 }
 
 impl Default for Entry {
@@ -132,7 +130,7 @@ impl WeightsState {
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
         program_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<Option<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>>, WeightsError> {
+    ) -> Result<Option<Arc<CachedProgram>>, WeightsError> {
         let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
         match &entry.status {
             EntryStatus::Ready => Ok(entry.programs.get(program_id).cloned()),
@@ -145,8 +143,8 @@ impl WeightsState {
         &mut self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
         program_id: String,
-        program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>, WeightsError> {
+        program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, WeightsError> {
         let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
         match &entry.status {
             EntryStatus::Ready => {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 84234c5..302971d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,9 @@ use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash};
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use catgrad_llm::BoundProgram;
+use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
@@ -20,7 +21,11 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
-    pub bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
+    pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
+    pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    pub start_prefix_len: usize,
+    pub start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+    pub start_next_token: Option<u32>,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
 }
 
@@ -92,14 +97,22 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         let ExecuteJob {
             execution_id,
             plan,
-            bound_program,
+            program,
+            start_snapshot,
+            start_prefix_len,
+            start_prefix_hash,
+            start_next_token,
             stream_batch_size,
         } = job;
 
         info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
 
-        runner::run_bound_program_streaming(
-            bound_program.as_ref(),
+        runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
+            program.as_ref(),
+            start_snapshot.as_ref(),
+            start_prefix_len,
+            start_prefix_hash,
+            start_next_token,
             &plan,
             stream_batch_size,
             |progress, chunk| {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 5e4ecba..7b59eb6 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ message GetQuoteRequest {
 message GetQuoteResponse {
   string quote_id = 1;
   uint64 amount = 2;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
 }
 
 message ExecuteRequest {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index dfba487..e436043 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -32,6 +32,8 @@ pub struct GetQuoteResponse {
     pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub amount: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteResponse";

From 054b238a25677571856467b19eb65a816053f4ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:29:34 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 017/105] Add debug timing for execution phases

---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 43 ++++++++++++++++---
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  1 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   | 21 +++++++++
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 24 +++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        | 17 ++++++++
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 10 +++++
 6 files changed, 110 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 5a1cc32..66b7373 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
 use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::time::Duration;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
@@ -183,10 +184,17 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     where
         D: ExecuteDriver + 'static,
     {
+        let start = Instant::now();
         let quote = driver
             .get_quote(self.quote_req.clone())
             .await
             .with_context(context)?;
+        debug!(
+            quote_id = %quote.quote_id,
+            ttl_ms = quote.ttl_ms,
+            quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "quote rpc completed"
+        );
         Ok(QuotedDriver::new(endpoint, quote.quote_id, driver))
     }
 
@@ -315,6 +323,8 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         mut quoted: QuotedDriver,
         sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let start = Instant::now();
+        let stream_start = Instant::now();
         let mut stream = quoted
             .driver
             .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
@@ -323,16 +333,28 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             })
             .await
             .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
+        let stream_open_ms = stream_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let mut output = Vec::new();
         let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
+        let mut first_event_logged = false;
+        let mut first_output_logged = false;
 
         while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
-            if let Some(status) = self.consume_stream_event(
-                event.context("execution stream failed")?,
-                &mut output,
-                &mut completion_tokens,
-                sink,
-            )? {
+            let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
+            if !first_event_logged {
+                debug!(
+                    quote_id = %quoted.quote_id,
+                    stream_open_ms,
+                    first_event_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    "execute stream first event"
+                );
+                first_event_logged = true;
+            }
+
+            let had_output = output.len();
+            if let Some(status) =
+                self.consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
+            {
                 if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
                     anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
                 }
@@ -340,6 +362,15 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
                     break;
                 }
             }
+            if !first_output_logged && output.len() > had_output {
+                debug!(
+                    quote_id = %quoted.quote_id,
+                    stream_open_ms,
+                    first_output_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    "execute stream first output"
+                );
+                first_output_logged = true;
+            }
         }
 
         Ok(ExecutionOutput {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 48336e4..b8eb193 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ impl Executor {
             start_prefix_hash: quote.start_prefix_hash,
             start_next_token: quote.start_next_token,
             stream_batch_size,
+            accepted_at: Instant::now(),
         };
 
         let queued = match self.accept_execution(job) {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index b827061..ff3b7f4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -15,8 +15,11 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+        let plan_start = Instant::now();
         let (plan, program_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
+        let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         if !self
             .execute_policy
             .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
@@ -27,12 +30,18 @@ impl Executor {
             )));
         }
 
+        let ensure_start = Instant::now();
         self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan).await?;
+        let ensure_weights_ms = ensure_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        let bind_start = Instant::now();
         let program = self
             .weights
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
+        let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        let prefix_start = Instant::now();
         let prefix_match = program.lookup_prefix(&plan.input_ids);
+        let prefix_lookup_ms = prefix_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let (start_snapshot, start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash, start_next_token) =
             match prefix_match {
                 Some(prefix_match) => (
@@ -75,6 +84,18 @@ impl Executor {
             max_new_tokens,
             "quoted program execution"
         );
+        debug!(
+            %quote_id,
+            %program_id,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens,
+            plan_parse_ms,
+            ensure_weights_ms,
+            bind_program_ms,
+            prefix_lookup_ms,
+            total_ms = total_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "quote phase timings"
+        );
 
         Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
             quote_id,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index c6dcbaf..3ffface 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -19,11 +19,14 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
     let start = Instant::now();
+    let session_start = Instant::now();
     let mut session = program.bound_program().start(start_snapshot.clone())?;
+    let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
     let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
+    let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
         Some(session.step_text(&[])?)
     } else if start_prefix_len == prompt_tokens {
@@ -40,6 +43,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             let chunk = &plan.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
             let predicted = session.step_text(chunk)?;
+            prefill_chunks += 1;
             prefix_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
             program.cache_prefix(cursor, prefix_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
@@ -53,6 +57,16 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                     first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "first token ready"
                 );
+                debug!(
+                    prompt_tokens,
+                    cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+                    exact_prefix_hit = false,
+                    session_start_ms,
+                    prefill_chunks,
+                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+                    first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    "execute first-token phases"
+                );
                 next_token = Some(predicted);
             }
         }
@@ -65,6 +79,16 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "first token ready"
         );
+        debug!(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+            exact_prefix_hit = start_prefix_len == prompt_tokens,
+            session_start_ms,
+            prefill_chunks,
+            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+            first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "execute first-token phases"
+        );
     }
 
     let Some(mut current_token) = next_token else {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 96f4a46..f604f11 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -110,10 +110,13 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         program_json: &[u8],
     ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
+        let parse_start = Instant::now();
         let program: Program =
             serde_json::from_slice(program_json).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
         let program_id = program.id()?;
+        let parse_program_ms = parse_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
+        let lookup_start = Instant::now();
         let bundle = {
             let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
             if let Some(cached) = state
@@ -125,6 +128,8 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                     model = %locator.model_id,
                     requested_revision = %locator.revision,
                     %program_id,
+                    parse_program_ms,
+                    cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "bound program cache hit"
                 );
@@ -136,7 +141,9 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                 .bundle(locator)
                 .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
         };
+        let cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
+        let bind_start = Instant::now();
         let runtime = Runtime::new(
             create_backend()?,
             &program,
@@ -144,12 +151,22 @@ impl WeightsManager {
             bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
         )?;
         let bound_program = Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?)));
+        let runtime_bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
         let cached = state
             .weights
             .cache_program(locator, program_id, bound_program)
             .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
+        debug!(
+            model = %locator.model_id,
+            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+            parse_program_ms,
+            cache_lookup_ms,
+            runtime_bind_ms,
+            total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "bound program phase timings"
+        );
         info!(
             model = %locator.model_id,
             requested_revision = %locator.revision,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 302971d..d254e59 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Instant;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteWorker {
@@ -27,6 +28,7 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
     pub start_next_token: Option<u32>,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
+    pub accepted_at: Instant,
 }
 
 struct WorkerThread {
@@ -103,9 +105,17 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             start_prefix_hash,
             start_next_token,
             stream_batch_size,
+            accepted_at,
         } = job;
 
         info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
+        debug!(
+            execution_id = %execution_id,
+            queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len(),
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+            "execute worker starting"
+        );
 
         runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
             program.as_ref(),

From c702f04d85bfaf222169d7aac05560b526ad1d16 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:41:29 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 018/105] fix: use new catgrad runtime, preload weights

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |   7 +-
 README.md                                     |  20 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |   9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     |  58 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      |  36 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      | 103 +++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs             |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |  48 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |  29 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  19 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  33 +-
 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs                 |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs                |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |   4 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |  11 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  49 +-
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |   5 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   8 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs        |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs           |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs               |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs              |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs             |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  16 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs              |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |  38 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs         |   5 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        | 569 +++++++++++++++---
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs        | 109 +++-
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          | 405 ++++++++-----
 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs          |  10 +
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |  16 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |   6 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |   4 +-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |   2 +-
 nix/docker.nix                                |  10 +-
 45 files changed, 1244 insertions(+), 462 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index d32af50..6e55bc7 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -643,7 +643,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -653,7 +653,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -671,7 +671,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
@@ -2250,6 +2250,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
+ "test-log",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index c0ccc0d..3b17879 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -49,6 +49,17 @@ RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop
 (`--download-policy=skip --execute-policy=skip`). Only pass eager or allow-list
 policies when you intentionally want a node to serve remote work.
 
+Preload weights on startup:
+
+```bash
+hellas-cli serve \
+  --download-policy=eager \
+  --execute-policy=eager \
+  --preload HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct
+```
+
+Repeat `--preload` to warm multiple models before the node starts serving.
+
 Run client:
 
 ```bash
@@ -83,7 +94,7 @@ Build and load CPU server image:
 ```bash
 nix build .#docker-server
 docker load < result
-docker run --rm -it -p 31145:31145/udp hellas-server:latest
+docker run --rm -it -p 31145:31145/udp ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
 ```
 
 Build and load CUDA server image:
@@ -91,14 +102,15 @@ Build and load CUDA server image:
 ```bash
 nix build .#docker-server-cuda
 docker load < result
-docker run --rm -it --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all -p 31145:31145/udp hellas-server-cuda:latest
+docker run --rm -it --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all -p 31145:31145/udp ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
 ```
 
 Build and push a docker image directly from the flake:
 
 ```bash
-nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server ghcr.io/acme/hellas-server:latest
-nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/acme/hellas-server-cuda:13.1
+nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
+nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
+nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-13.1
 ```
 
 ## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 4831867..3c6c9cd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -53,3 +53,4 @@ hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
+test-log = { version = "0.2", default-features = false, features = ["trace"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index f9fdbc9..f636af3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
 use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use axum::Json;
 use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 1ff52aa..af5e3f0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::convert::Infallible;
 use std::future::Future;
-use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub port: u16,
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub local: bool,
+    pub verify_local: bool,
+    pub verify: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub queue_size: usize,
     pub retries: usize,
     pub default_max_tokens: u32,
@@ -60,6 +62,11 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     if state.local {
         println!("Using local catgrad execution backend");
         println!("Local execution queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+    } else if state.verify_local {
+        println!("Verifying remote executions against local catgrad backend");
+        println!("Local verification queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+    } else if let Some(verify_node) = state.verify_node_id.as_ref() {
+        println!("Verifying primary node against remote shadow node {verify_node}");
     }
     println!("Inference timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
     if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 5e71dd4..39b6a8d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
 use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use axum::Json;
 use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -42,13 +42,15 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
             .created(created)
             .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                })
-                .build()])
+            .choices(vec![
+                openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                        role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                        ..Default::default()
+                    })
+                    .build(),
+            ])
             .build();
 
         if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
@@ -62,13 +64,15 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
                     .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
                     .created(created)
                     .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                        .index(0)
-                        .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                            content: Some(delta.to_string()),
-                            ..Default::default()
-                        })
-                        .build()])
+                    .choices(vec![
+                        openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                            .index(0)
+                            .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
+                                content: Some(delta.to_string()),
+                                ..Default::default()
+                            })
+                            .build(),
+                    ])
                     .build();
                 tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
                     .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
@@ -92,11 +96,13 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
             .created(created)
             .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                .build()])
+            .choices(vec![
+                openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
+                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                    .build(),
+            ])
             .build();
         if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
             return;
@@ -134,11 +140,13 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .object("chat.completion".to_string())
         .created(now_unix())
         .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .choices(vec![openai::ChatChoice::builder()
-            .index(0)
-            .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-            .build()])
+        .choices(vec![
+            openai::ChatChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build(),
+        ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
             prepared.prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index f081abf..5c6cada 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
 use anyhow::anyhow;
+use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use axum::Json;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -39,10 +39,12 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                     .object("text_completion".to_string())
                     .created(created)
                     .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                        .index(0)
-                        .text(delta.to_string())
-                        .build()])
+                    .choices(vec![
+                        plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                            .index(0)
+                            .text(delta.to_string())
+                            .build(),
+                    ])
                     .build();
                 tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
                     .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
@@ -66,11 +68,13 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             .object("text_completion".to_string())
             .created(created)
             .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .text(String::new())
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                .build()])
+            .choices(vec![
+                plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                    .index(0)
+                    .text(String::new())
+                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                    .build(),
+            ])
             .build();
         if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
             return;
@@ -91,11 +95,13 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .object("text_completion".to_string())
         .created(now_unix())
         .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .choices(vec![plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-            .index(0)
-            .text(text)
-            .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-            .build()])
+        .choices(vec![
+            plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .text(text)
+                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .build(),
+        ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
             prepared.prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 0cc7954..8c8daeb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use super::{json_error, GatewayOptions};
+use super::{GatewayOptions, json_error};
 use crate::execution::{
     ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
 };
@@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::fmt;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::{Mutex, RwLock};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
@@ -22,6 +22,8 @@ const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
 pub(super) struct GatewayState {
     pub(super) node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub(super) local: bool,
+    pub(super) verify_local: bool,
+    pub(super) verify_node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub(super) retries: usize,
     default_max_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) force_model: Option<String>,
@@ -52,7 +54,7 @@ pub(super) struct HttpError {
 
 impl GatewayState {
     pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let runtime = if options.local {
+        let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
             ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
                 Executor::spawn(
                     DownloadPolicy::Eager,
@@ -68,6 +70,8 @@ impl GatewayState {
         Ok(Self {
             node_id: options.node_id,
             local: options.local,
+            verify_local: options.verify_local,
+            verify_node_id: options.verify,
             retries: options.retries,
             default_max_tokens: options.default_max_tokens,
             force_model: options.force_model.clone(),
@@ -92,6 +96,25 @@ impl GatewayState {
         }
     }
 
+    fn execution_strategy(&self) -> ExecutionStrategy {
+        let primary = self.execution_route();
+        if self.verify_local {
+            return ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                primary,
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
+            };
+        }
+
+        if let Some(node_id) = self.verify_node_id.clone() {
+            return ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                primary,
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id),
+            };
+        }
+
+        ExecutionStrategy::Run(primary)
+    }
+
     async fn model_assets(&self, model: &str) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<ModelAssets>> {
         {
             let cache = self.model_cache.read().await;
@@ -154,7 +177,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             assets.clone(),
             prepared_prompt,
             max_tokens,
-            ExecutionStrategy::Run(self.execution_route()),
+            self.execution_strategy(),
         )
         .map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -289,3 +312,73 @@ impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
         json_error(self.status, self.message)
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use std::str::FromStr;
+
+    fn endpoint(byte: u8) -> EndpointId {
+        match byte {
+            1 => EndpointId::from_str(
+                "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
+            )
+            .expect("valid endpoint id"),
+            2 => EndpointId::from_str(
+                "edfadcefb3917925de1111087f11925542c97e14ab00cf42b9447f7567a25b62",
+            )
+            .expect("valid endpoint id"),
+            _ => panic!("unknown test endpoint"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn state(local: bool, verify_local: bool, verify_node_id: Option<EndpointId>) -> GatewayState {
+        GatewayState {
+            node_id: Some(endpoint(1)),
+            local,
+            verify_local,
+            verify_node_id,
+            retries: 2,
+            default_max_tokens: 128,
+            force_model: None,
+            inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
+            runtime: ExecutionRuntime::default(),
+            model_cache: Arc::default(),
+            model_load_locks: Arc::default(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execution_strategy_uses_local_shadow_for_verify_local() {
+        let state = state(false, true, None);
+        assert_eq!(
+            state.execution_strategy(),
+            ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(1)),
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
+            }
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execution_strategy_uses_remote_shadow_for_verify_node() {
+        let verify_node = endpoint(2);
+        let state = state(false, false, Some(verify_node));
+        assert_eq!(
+            state.execution_strategy(),
+            ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(1)),
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(2)),
+            }
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execution_strategy_uses_local_run_when_local_is_enabled() {
+        let state = state(true, false, None);
+        assert_eq!(
+            state.execution_strategy(),
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::Local)
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 26f4a7f..8d26c8d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index b8559c0..1d03274 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -2,20 +2,20 @@ use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
-use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
 };
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 const CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
 const RPC_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 9463125..31e7fc3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
+use std::collections::HashSet;
+use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
@@ -12,12 +13,15 @@ pub async fn run(
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     queue_size: usize,
+    preload_weights: Vec<String>,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
     let node = node::spawn_node(
         port,
         download_policy.clone(),
         execute_policy.clone(),
         queue_size,
+        preload_weights.clone(),
     )
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
@@ -27,6 +31,9 @@ pub async fn run(
         "Policies: download={} execute={} queue_size={}",
         download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size
     );
+    if !preload_weights.is_empty() {
+        println!("Preloaded weights: {}", preload_weights.join(", "));
+    }
     if matches!(download_policy, DownloadPolicy::Skip)
         && matches!(execute_policy, ExecutePolicy::Skip)
     {
@@ -61,3 +68,42 @@ pub async fn run(
 
     Ok(())
 }
+
+fn dedupe_preload_weights(mut models: Vec<String>) -> Vec<String> {
+    let mut seen = HashSet::new();
+    models.retain(|model| {
+        let trimmed = model.trim();
+        !trimmed.is_empty() && seen.insert(trimmed.to_string())
+    });
+    models
+        .into_iter()
+        .map(|model| model.trim().to_string())
+        .collect()
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn dedupe_preload_weights_preserves_first_occurrence() {
+        let models = dedupe_preload_weights(vec![
+            "foo/bar".to_string(),
+            "baz/qux".to_string(),
+            "foo/bar".to_string(),
+            "baz/qux@rev".to_string(),
+        ]);
+        assert_eq!(models, vec!["foo/bar", "baz/qux", "baz/qux@rev"]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn dedupe_preload_weights_trims_and_drops_empty_entries() {
+        let models = dedupe_preload_weights(vec![
+            " foo/bar ".to_string(),
+            "".to_string(),
+            "   ".to_string(),
+            "baz/qux@rev".to_string(),
+        ]);
+        assert_eq!(models, vec!["foo/bar", "baz/qux@rev"]);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index e4e18a2..ddcdb2e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
-use super::peer_tracker::{PeerTracker, RequestKind, MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN};
+use super::peer_tracker::{MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN, PeerTracker, RequestKind};
 use anyhow::Context;
+use futures::future::try_join_all;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
 };
-use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -138,6 +139,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     queue_size: usize,
+    preload_weights: Vec<String>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
         // Explicit port: fail if it can't bind.
@@ -196,6 +198,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
 
     let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
         .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
+    preload_startup_weights(&executor, &preload_weights).await?;
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
         .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
@@ -222,3 +225,25 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         guard,
     })
 }
+
+async fn preload_startup_weights(
+    executor: &hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle,
+    preload_weights: &[String],
+) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+    if preload_weights.is_empty() {
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
+    info!(count = preload_weights.len(), "preloading startup weights");
+    try_join_all(preload_weights.iter().cloned().map(|model| {
+        let executor = executor.clone();
+        async move {
+            executor
+                .preload_weights(model.clone())
+                .await
+                .with_context(|| format!("failed to preload weights for {model}"))
+        }
+    }))
+    .await?;
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 66b7373..422e3d7 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
@@ -6,22 +6,22 @@ use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::{DiscoveryEndpoint, QuoteError, QuoteStream};
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    execute_stream_event, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest,
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
 use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::time::Duration;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
-#[derive(Clone)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
     Local,
     RemoteDirect(EndpointId),
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ impl ExecutionRoute {
     }
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
     Run(ExecutionRoute),
     Verify {
@@ -488,7 +488,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
             .unwrap_or(default)
     }
 
-    #[tokio::test]
+    #[test_log::test(tokio::test)]
     #[ignore = "manual local timing harness"]
     async fn local_two_job_timing() {
         let model = required_env("HELLAS_TIMING_MODEL");
@@ -497,9 +497,10 @@ mod timing_tests {
         let max_seq = optional_env_u32("HELLAS_TIMING_MAX_SEQ", 128);
 
         let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&model).expect("failed to load model assets"));
-        let runtime =
-            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)
-                .expect("failed to start local executor");
+        let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
+            hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        )
+        .expect("failed to start local executor");
         let prepared = assets
             .prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)
             .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 33c35a9..4a66705 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ enum Commands {
             default_value_t = hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
         )]
         queue_size: usize,
+        /// Preload model weights on startup. Repeat or use commas: --preload foo/bar --preload baz/qux@rev
+        #[arg(long = "preload", value_delimiter = ',')]
+        preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     },
     /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
     Gateway {
@@ -58,6 +61,20 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
         #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with = "node_id")]
         local: bool,
+        /// Run remotely and verify that the response matches a local catgrad execution
+        #[arg(
+            long = "verify-local",
+            default_value_t = false,
+            conflicts_with_all = ["local", "verify"]
+        )]
+        verify_local: bool,
+        /// Verify the primary remote node against a second remote node
+        #[arg(
+            long = "verify",
+            conflicts_with_all = ["local", "verify_local"],
+            requires = "node_id"
+        )]
+        verify: Option<EndpointId>,
         /// Maximum number of queued local executions when `--local` is set
         #[arg(
             long = "queue-size",
@@ -240,12 +257,24 @@ async fn main() {
             download_policy,
             execute_policy,
             queue_size,
-        } => commands::serve::run(port, download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size).await,
+            preload_weights,
+        } => {
+            commands::serve::run(
+                port,
+                download_policy,
+                execute_policy,
+                queue_size,
+                preload_weights,
+            )
+            .await
+        }
         Commands::Gateway {
             host,
             port,
             node_id,
             local,
+            verify_local,
+            verify,
             queue_size,
             retries,
             default_max_tokens,
@@ -256,6 +285,8 @@ async fn main() {
                 port,
                 node_id,
                 local,
+                verify_local,
+                verify,
                 queue_size,
                 retries,
                 default_max_tokens,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
index f62c4e0..90c3eb4 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 use crate::execution::ExecutionOutput;
-use anyhow::{anyhow, Context};
+use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError};
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
index 2fc571a..2b6d347 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::candle::CandleBackend;
 use std::any::Any;
-use std::panic::{catch_unwind, AssertUnwindSafe};
+use std::panic::{AssertUnwindSafe, catch_unwind};
 use std::sync::OnceLock;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tracing::info;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index d2ce785..ea3a68f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -65,9 +65,7 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
 
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
             | ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_))
-            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => {
-                tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
-            }
+            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
 
             ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index b8eb193..cbdff02 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
+use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let execution_id = self.store.create_execution();
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-            plan: quote.plan.clone(),
+            invocation: quote.invocation.clone(),
             program: quote.program.clone(),
             start_snapshot: quote.start_snapshot.clone(),
             start_prefix_len: quote.start_prefix_len,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index cf91399..1ab3040 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -5,12 +5,12 @@ mod subscriptions;
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests;
 
+use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::backend;
 use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use crate::weights::{WeightsError, WeightsLocator, WeightsManager};
+use crate::weights::{RuntimeManager, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) subscriptions: HashMap<String, SubscriptionSet>,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
-    pub(super) weights: WeightsManager,
+    pub(super) runtime_manager: RuntimeManager,
     pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
     pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
 }
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ impl Executor {
             subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
-            weights: WeightsManager::new(download_policy),
+            runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(download_policy),
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
         };
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_preload(model).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
                     execution_id,
                     reply,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index ff3b7f4..8f14f8e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,16 +1,32 @@
-use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, QuoteRecord};
-use crate::weights::PrefixState;
-use crate::weights::{has_cached_weights, EnsureDisposition};
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::model::ModelSpec;
+use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
+use crate::weights::PrefixState;
+use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
-use super::{weights_not_ready_error, Executor};
+use super::{Executor, weights_not_ready_error};
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 impl Executor {
+    pub(super) async fn handle_preload(&mut self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model)?;
+        let locator: WeightsLocator = spec.into();
+        self.runtime_manager
+            .ensure_preloaded(locator.clone())
+            .await
+            .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(&locator, error))?;
+        info!(
+            model = %locator.model_id,
+            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+            "preloaded weights"
+        );
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
@@ -18,8 +34,9 @@ impl Executor {
         let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
-        let (plan, program_id) = ExecutionPlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
+        let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
         let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        let program_id = plan.program.id().to_string();
         if !self
             .execute_policy
             .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
@@ -31,16 +48,16 @@ impl Executor {
         }
 
         let ensure_start = Instant::now();
-        self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan).await?;
+        self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan.weights_key).await?;
         let ensure_weights_ms = ensure_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let bind_start = Instant::now();
         let program = self
-            .weights
+            .runtime_manager
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let prefix_start = Instant::now();
-        let prefix_match = program.lookup_prefix(&plan.input_ids);
+        let prefix_match = program.lookup_prefix(&plan.invocation.input_ids);
         let prefix_lookup_ms = prefix_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let (start_snapshot, start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash, start_next_token) =
             match prefix_match {
@@ -60,11 +77,11 @@ impl Executor {
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
-        let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
-        let max_new_tokens = plan.max_new_tokens;
+        let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
+        let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
         let cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len;
         let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
-            plan,
+            invocation: plan.invocation,
             program,
             start_snapshot,
             start_prefix_len,
@@ -104,16 +121,18 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
-    async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(&self, plan: &ExecutionPlan) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let locator = &plan.weights_key;
-        match self.weights.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
+    async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
+        &self,
+        locator: &crate::weights::WeightsLocator,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        match self.runtime_manager.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
             EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
                 if !has_cached_weights(locator) {
                     return Err(weights_not_ready_error(locator));
                 }
 
-                self.weights
+                self.runtime_manager
                     .ensure_ready_wait(locator.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
                     .await
                     .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(locator, error))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
index 4b8bc88..8310afe 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStatusResponse};
 
 use super::super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
-use super::super::{spawn_closed_monitor, LocalExecutionStream};
+use super::super::{LocalExecutionStream, spawn_closed_monitor};
 use super::Executor;
 
 impl Executor {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index b04c5b9..5ccb13a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 
+use crate::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use crate::weights::WeightsManager;
+use crate::weights::RuntimeManager;
 use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
-use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{execute_stream_event, ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus, execute_stream_event};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ fn test_executor(
         subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
         pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
         queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        weights: WeightsManager::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+        runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
         worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 1133be6..b97cf07 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -29,6 +29,11 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn preload_weights(&self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn start_execution(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index c595757..8a41010 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ mod actor;
 mod handle;
 mod stream;
 
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 
 pub use actor::Executor;
-pub(crate) use stream::{spawn_closed_monitor, LocalExecutionStream};
+pub(crate) use stream::{LocalExecutionStream, spawn_closed_monitor};
 
 pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
 
@@ -20,6 +20,10 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    Preload {
+        model: String,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), ExecutorError>>,
+    },
     Subscribe {
         execution_id: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError>>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
index 0e61cfc..7ca6933 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    execute_stream_event, ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStreamEvent,
+    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStreamEvent, execute_stream_event,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tokio::sync::{broadcast, mpsc};
-use tokio_stream::wrappers::{errors::BroadcastStreamRecvError, BroadcastStream};
 use tokio_stream::Stream;
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::{BroadcastStream, errors::BroadcastStreamRecvError};
 use tonic::Status;
 
 use super::ExecutorMessage;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index f227a89..4053f5c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ mod weights;
 mod worker;
 
 pub use error::ExecutorError;
-pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle, DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY};
+pub use executor::{DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY, Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 pub use model::ModelAssets;
 pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
index 808acef..a235758 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
+use catgrad_llm::ProgramSpec;
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
-use catgrad_llm::Program;
 use serde_json::Value;
 
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
 }
 
 pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let program = Program::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
+    let program = ProgramSpec::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
     program
         .normalized_json()
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
index e4cdfa4..667dd3b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -27,12 +27,13 @@ pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, Pa
     ));
 
     let fetch = |file: &'static str| {
-        repo.get(file).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
-            model_id: model.id.clone(),
-            revision: model.revision.clone(),
-            file,
-            source,
-        })
+        repo.get(file)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::FetchModelMetadata {
+                model_id: model.id.clone(),
+                revision: model.revision.clone(),
+                file,
+                source,
+            })
     };
     let config = fetch("config.json")?;
     let tokenizer = fetch("tokenizer.json")?;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
index e89a037..6eb5213 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
 
 pub use assets::ModelAssets;
-pub(crate) use spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
+pub(crate) use spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
 
 type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
index a94542f..186e460 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@ use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION: &str = "main";
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(super) struct ModelSpec {
-    pub(super) id: String,
-    pub(super) revision: String,
+pub(crate) struct ModelSpec {
+    pub(crate) id: String,
+    pub(crate) revision: String,
 }
 
 impl ModelSpec {
-    pub(super) fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+    pub(crate) fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
         let raw = raw.trim();
         if raw.is_empty() {
             return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ impl ModelSpec {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{ModelSpec, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION};
+    use super::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
 
     #[test]
     fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 3ffface..52cdf5f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-use crate::state::ExecutionPlan;
+use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::state::Invocation;
 use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     start_prefix_len: usize,
     start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
     start_next_token: Option<u32>,
-    plan: &ExecutionPlan,
+    invocation: &Invocation,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
-    let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
+    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
         Some(session.step_text(&[])?)
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         let mut cursor = start_prefix_len;
         while cursor < prompt_tokens {
             let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
-            let chunk = &plan.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
+            let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
             let predicted = session.step_text(chunk)?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
@@ -95,10 +95,10 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
     };
 
-    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
+    for step_idx in 0..invocation.max_new_tokens {
         if i32::try_from(current_token)
             .ok()
-            .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
+            .is_some_and(|token| invocation.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
             break;
         }
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             pending_batch.clear();
         }
 
-        if step_idx + 1 < plan.max_new_tokens {
+        if step_idx + 1 < invocation.max_new_tokens {
             current_token = session.step_text(&[current_token])?;
         }
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
index 70b0137..17f9fb4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
@@ -2,5 +2,6 @@ mod plan;
 mod store;
 
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
-pub use plan::ExecutionPlan;
+pub use plan::Invocation;
+pub(crate) use plan::QuotePlan;
 pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, QuoteRecord, StateError};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 7face00..3eaceb8 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -3,20 +3,24 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 
 use crate::model::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
 use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
-use crate::{ExecutorError, DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ};
+use crate::{DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ, ExecutorError};
 use catgrad_llm::Program;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct ExecutionPlan {
-    pub program: Vec<u8>,
-    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
+pub struct Invocation {
     pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
     pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 }
 
-impl ExecutionPlan {
-    pub fn from_quote_request(request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<(Self, String), ExecutorError> {
+pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
+    pub program: Program,
+    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
+}
+
+impl QuotePlan {
+    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
         if model_id.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
@@ -43,10 +47,7 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let program: Program =
-            serde_json::from_slice(&request.program).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
-        let program_bytes = program.normalized_json()?;
-        let program_id = blake3::hash(&program_bytes).to_hex().to_string();
+        let program = Program::parse_json(&request.program).map_err(ExecutorError::from)?;
 
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
@@ -78,18 +79,17 @@ impl ExecutionPlan {
             )));
         }
 
-        Ok((
-            Self {
-                program: program_bytes,
-                weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-                    model_id: model_id.to_string(),
-                    revision: requested_revision,
-                },
+        Ok(Self {
+            program,
+            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
+                model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+                revision: requested_revision,
+            },
+            invocation: Invocation {
                 input_ids,
                 max_new_tokens,
                 stop_token_ids,
             },
-            program_id,
-        ))
+        })
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 265cca3..12236fa 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
-use super::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
+use super::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
 
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
 pub enum StateError {
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ pub enum StateError {
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct QuoteRecord {
-    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
     pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
     pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     pub start_prefix_len: usize,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
index 28040bc..23cd96b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use super::{WeightsBundle, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::backend::create_backend;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
 use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
 use std::path::Path;
@@ -31,7 +31,8 @@ pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
         get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
     let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {}", config_path.display()
+            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {}",
+            config_path.display()
         ))
     })?;
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index f604f11..0a5857c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -1,24 +1,31 @@
-use super::loader::{load_weights_bundle, LoadedWeights};
-use super::state::WeightsState;
-use super::{has_cached_weights, CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::backend::create_backend;
-use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
+use super::loader::{LoadedWeights, load_weights_bundle};
+use super::state::{CacheProgramOutcome, CacheRuntimeOutcome, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsState};
+use super::{
+    CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
+    has_cached_weights,
+};
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::backend::{ExecBackend, create_backend};
+use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
 use catgrad_llm::{Program, Runtime};
-use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet, VecDeque};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
-use tokio::sync::{oneshot, Mutex};
-use tokio::time::{timeout, Duration};
-use tracing::{info, warn};
+use tokio::sync::{Mutex, oneshot};
+use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tracing::{debug, info, warn};
+
+const DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM: usize = 1;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct WeightsManager {
-    inner: Arc<WeightsManagerInner>,
+pub(crate) struct RuntimeManager {
+    inner: Arc<RuntimeManagerInner>,
 }
 
-struct WeightsManagerInner {
+struct RuntimeManagerInner {
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+    max_concurrent_loads: usize,
     state: Mutex<ManagerState>,
 }
 
@@ -26,27 +33,69 @@ struct WeightsManagerInner {
 struct ManagerState {
     weights: WeightsState,
     waiters: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>>,
+    load_queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
+    loads_in_flight: HashSet<WeightsLocator>,
+    // These single-flight maps keep expensive runtime creation and program binding
+    // outside the main mutex while ensuring only one leader performs each build.
+    runtime_builds: HashMap<RuntimeBuildKey, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>,
+    program_builds: HashMap<ProgramBuildKey, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>,
 }
 
 struct EnsureAdmission {
     disposition: EnsureDisposition,
-    next_load: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+    next_loads: Vec<WeightsLocator>,
     waiter: Option<oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
 }
 
-impl WeightsManager {
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+struct RuntimeBuildKey {
+    locator: WeightsLocator,
+    generation: u64,
+    weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+struct ProgramBuildKey {
+    locator: WeightsLocator,
+    generation: u64,
+    weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+    program_id: String,
+}
+
+enum BuildAdmission {
+    Leader,
+    Follower(oneshot::Receiver<()>),
+}
+
+enum BoundProgramStep {
+    Ready(Arc<CachedProgram>),
+    BuildRuntime {
+        generation: u64,
+        bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+        build_key: RuntimeBuildKey,
+    },
+    BuildProgram {
+        generation: u64,
+        runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+        build_key: ProgramBuildKey,
+    },
+    Wait(oneshot::Receiver<()>),
+}
+
+impl RuntimeManager {
     pub(crate) fn new(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
         Self {
-            inner: Arc::new(WeightsManagerInner {
+            inner: Arc::new(RuntimeManagerInner {
                 download_policy,
+                max_concurrent_loads: DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM,
                 state: Mutex::new(ManagerState::default()),
             }),
         }
     }
 
     pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator, false).await;
-        self.spawn_load_if_needed(admission.next_load);
+        let admission = self.admit(locator, false, false).await;
+        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
         admission.disposition
     }
 
@@ -55,8 +104,8 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         locator: WeightsLocator,
         wait_timeout: Duration,
     ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator, true).await;
-        self.spawn_load_if_needed(admission.next_load);
+        let admission = self.admit(locator, true, false).await;
+        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
 
         match admission.disposition {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
@@ -73,23 +122,79 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         }
     }
 
-    async fn admit(&self, locator: WeightsLocator, register_waiter: bool) -> EnsureAdmission {
-        let denied_error = self.denied_error(&locator);
+    pub(crate) async fn ensure_preloaded(
+        &self,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        let admission = self.admit(locator, true, true).await;
+        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
+
+        match admission.disposition {
+            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => admission
+                .waiter
+                .expect("queued or inflight preload must register a waiter")
+                .await
+                .unwrap_or(Err(WeightsError::NotReady)),
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn admit(
+        &self,
+        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        register_waiter: bool,
+        bypass_download_policy: bool,
+    ) -> EnsureAdmission {
+        let denied_error = (!bypass_download_policy)
+            .then(|| self.denied_error(&locator))
+            .flatten();
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        let action = state.weights.ensure(&locator, denied_error);
+        let disposition = match state.weights.status(&locator) {
+            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
+            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(_)) => match denied_error {
+                Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
+                None => {
+                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    if Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()) {
+                        EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                    } else {
+                        EnsureDisposition::InFlight
+                    }
+                }
+            },
+            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued | EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading) => {
+                if Self::is_load_pending(&state, &locator) {
+                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
+                } else {
+                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                }
+            }
+            None => match denied_error {
+                Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
+                None => {
+                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
+                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
+                }
+            },
+        };
         let waiter = if register_waiter
             && matches!(
-                action.disposition,
+                disposition,
                 EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight
             ) {
             Some(Self::register_waiter(&mut state, locator))
         } else {
             None
         };
+        let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
 
         EnsureAdmission {
-            disposition: action.disposition,
-            next_load: action.next_load,
+            disposition,
+            next_loads,
             waiter,
         }
     }
@@ -107,73 +212,191 @@ impl WeightsManager {
     pub(crate) async fn bound_program(
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        program_json: &[u8],
+        program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
-        let parse_start = Instant::now();
-        let program: Program =
-            serde_json::from_slice(program_json).map_err(ExecutorError::InvalidProgram)?;
-        let program_id = program.id()?;
-        let parse_program_ms = parse_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-
-        let lookup_start = Instant::now();
-        let bundle = {
-            let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-            if let Some(cached) = state
-                .weights
-                .cached_program(locator, &program_id)
-                .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
-            {
-                info!(
-                    model = %locator.model_id,
-                    requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                    %program_id,
-                    parse_program_ms,
-                    cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    "bound program cache hit"
-                );
-                return Ok(cached);
-            }
+        let program_id = program.id().to_string();
+        let weight_post_process = program.weight_post_process;
 
-            state
-                .weights
-                .bundle(locator)
-                .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?
-        };
-        let cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        loop {
+            let lookup_start = Instant::now();
+            let next_step = {
+                let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+                let lookup = state
+                    .weights
+                    .lookup_program(locator, weight_post_process, &program_id)
+                    .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
+                if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
+                    BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
+                } else if let Some(runtime) = lookup.runtime {
+                    let build_key = ProgramBuildKey {
+                        locator: locator.clone(),
+                        generation: lookup.generation,
+                        weight_post_process,
+                        program_id: program_id.clone(),
+                    };
+                    match Self::admit_build(&mut state.program_builds, build_key.clone()) {
+                        BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
+                            generation: lookup.generation,
+                            runtime,
+                            build_key,
+                        },
+                        BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver),
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    let build_key = RuntimeBuildKey {
+                        locator: locator.clone(),
+                        generation: lookup.generation,
+                        weight_post_process,
+                    };
+                    match Self::admit_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, build_key.clone()) {
+                        BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildRuntime {
+                            generation: lookup.generation,
+                            bundle: lookup.bundle,
+                            build_key,
+                        },
+                        BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver),
+                    }
+                }
+            };
+            let cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
-        let bind_start = Instant::now();
-        let runtime = Runtime::new(
-            create_backend()?,
-            &program,
-            bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
-            bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
-        )?;
-        let bound_program = Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(runtime.bind(program)?)));
-        let runtime_bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+            match next_step {
+                BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached) => {
+                    info!(
+                        model = %locator.model_id,
+                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                        %program_id,
+                        cache_lookup_ms,
+                        elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                        "bound program cache hit"
+                    );
+                    return Ok(cached);
+                }
+                BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver) => {
+                    let _ = receiver.await;
+                    continue;
+                }
+                BoundProgramStep::BuildRuntime {
+                    generation,
+                    bundle,
+                    build_key,
+                } => {
+                    let runtime_create_start = Instant::now();
+                    let runtime = match Self::build_runtime(&bundle, weight_post_process) {
+                        Ok(runtime) => runtime,
+                        Err(error) => {
+                            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+                            Self::finish_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, &build_key);
+                            return Err(error);
+                        }
+                    };
+                    let runtime_create_ms = runtime_create_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+                    let cache_start = Instant::now();
+                    let cache_result = {
+                        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+                        let result = state
+                            .weights
+                            .cache_runtime(locator, generation, weight_post_process, runtime)
+                            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
+                        Self::finish_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, &build_key);
+                        result?
+                    };
+                    debug!(
+                        model = %locator.model_id,
+                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                        runtime_create_ms,
+                        "runtime cache miss"
+                    );
+                    match cache_result {
+                        CacheRuntimeOutcome::Cached => {
+                            debug!(
+                                model = %locator.model_id,
+                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                                cache_lookup_ms,
+                                runtime_create_ms,
+                                cache_store_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                                total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                                "runtime phase timings"
+                            );
+                        }
+                        CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale => {
+                            debug!(
+                                model = %locator.model_id,
+                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                                generation,
+                                "runtime cache entry changed during build, retrying"
+                            );
+                        }
+                    }
+                    continue;
+                }
+                BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
+                    generation,
+                    runtime,
+                    build_key,
+                } => {
+                    let bind_start = Instant::now();
+                    let bound_program = match Self::build_program(&runtime, program) {
+                        Ok(bound_program) => bound_program,
+                        Err(error) => {
+                            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+                            Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
+                            return Err(error);
+                        }
+                    };
+                    let runtime_bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
-        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        let cached = state
-            .weights
-            .cache_program(locator, program_id, bound_program)
-            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
-        debug!(
-            model = %locator.model_id,
-            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-            parse_program_ms,
-            cache_lookup_ms,
-            runtime_bind_ms,
-            total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "bound program phase timings"
-        );
-        info!(
-            model = %locator.model_id,
-            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-            elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "bound program cache miss"
-        );
-        Ok(cached)
+                    let cache_start = Instant::now();
+                    let cache_result = {
+                        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+                        let result = state
+                            .weights
+                            .cache_program(
+                                locator,
+                                generation,
+                                weight_post_process,
+                                program_id.clone(),
+                                bound_program,
+                            )
+                            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
+                        Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
+                        result?
+                    };
+                    let cache_store_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+
+                    match cache_result {
+                        CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached) => {
+                            debug!(
+                                model = %locator.model_id,
+                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                                cache_lookup_ms,
+                                runtime_bind_ms,
+                                cache_store_ms,
+                                total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                                "bound program phase timings"
+                            );
+                            info!(
+                                model = %locator.model_id,
+                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                                elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                                "bound program cache miss"
+                            );
+                            return Ok(cached);
+                        }
+                        CacheProgramOutcome::Stale => {
+                            debug!(
+                                model = %locator.model_id,
+                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
+                                %program_id,
+                                generation,
+                                "bound program cache entry changed during bind, retrying"
+                            );
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     fn denied_error(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<String> {
@@ -203,8 +426,89 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         reply_rx
     }
 
-    fn spawn_load_if_needed(&self, locator: Option<WeightsLocator>) {
-        if let Some(locator) = locator {
+    fn build_runtime(
+        bundle: &Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+        Ok(Arc::new(Runtime::new(
+            create_backend()?,
+            weight_post_process,
+            bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
+            bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
+        )?))
+    }
+
+    fn build_program(
+        runtime: &Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+        program: &Program,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
+        Ok(Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(
+            runtime.bind(program.clone())?,
+        ))))
+    }
+
+    fn admit_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: K) -> BuildAdmission
+    where
+        K: Eq + std::hash::Hash,
+    {
+        if let Some(waiters) = inflight.get_mut(&key) {
+            let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
+            waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
+            waiters.push(reply_tx);
+            BuildAdmission::Follower(reply_rx)
+        } else {
+            inflight.insert(key, Vec::new());
+            BuildAdmission::Leader
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn finish_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: &K)
+    where
+        K: Eq + std::hash::Hash,
+    {
+        let waiters = inflight.remove(key).unwrap_or_default();
+        for waiter in waiters {
+            let _ = waiter.send(());
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn enqueue_load(state: &mut ManagerState, locator: WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+        if Self::is_load_pending(state, &locator) {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        state.load_queue.push_back(locator);
+        true
+    }
+
+    fn is_load_pending(state: &ManagerState, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+        state.loads_in_flight.contains(locator)
+            || state.load_queue.iter().any(|queued| queued == locator)
+    }
+
+    fn schedule_loads(
+        state: &mut ManagerState,
+        max_concurrent_loads: usize,
+    ) -> Vec<WeightsLocator> {
+        let available = max_concurrent_loads.saturating_sub(state.loads_in_flight.len());
+        let mut next_loads = Vec::with_capacity(available);
+
+        for _ in 0..available {
+            let Some(locator) = state.load_queue.pop_front() else {
+                break;
+            };
+            if state.weights.mark_loading(&locator).is_err() {
+                continue;
+            }
+            state.loads_in_flight.insert(locator.clone());
+            next_loads.push(locator);
+        }
+
+        next_loads
+    }
+
+    fn spawn_loads_if_needed(&self, locators: Vec<WeightsLocator>) {
+        for locator in locators {
             self.spawn_load(locator);
         }
     }
@@ -235,9 +539,10 @@ impl WeightsManager {
         locator: WeightsLocator,
         load_result: Result<LoadedWeights, String>,
     ) {
-        let (waiters, next_load, waiter_result) = {
+        let (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result) = {
             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-            let (next_load, waiter_result) = match load_result {
+            state.loads_in_flight.remove(&locator);
+            let waiter_result = match load_result {
                 Ok(loaded) => {
                     info!(
                         model = %locator.model_id,
@@ -245,7 +550,8 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                         resolved_revision = %loaded.resolved_revision,
                         "weights ready"
                     );
-                    (state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle), Ok(()))
+                    state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
+                    Ok(())
                 }
                 Err(error) => {
                     warn!(
@@ -254,18 +560,17 @@ impl WeightsManager {
                         error = %error,
                         "weights failed"
                     );
-                    (
-                        state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone()),
-                        Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
-                    )
+                    state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
+                    Err(WeightsError::Failed(error))
                 }
             };
+            let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
             let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
-            (waiters, next_load, waiter_result)
+            (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result)
         };
 
         Self::notify_waiters(waiters, &waiter_result);
-        self.spawn_load_if_needed(next_load);
+        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(next_loads);
     }
 
     fn notify_waiters(
@@ -286,3 +591,71 @@ fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> Exe
         WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    fn locator() -> WeightsLocator {
+        WeightsLocator {
+            model_id: "model".to_string(),
+            revision: "main".to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn locator_with_suffix(suffix: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
+        WeightsLocator {
+            model_id: format!("model-{suffix}"),
+            revision: "main".to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn enqueue_load_only_tracks_one_pending_entry() {
+        let locator = locator();
+        let mut state = ManagerState::default();
+        state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        assert!(RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
+        assert!(!RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
+        assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn schedule_loads_respects_parallelism_limit() {
+        let mut state = ManagerState::default();
+        for suffix in 0..3 {
+            let locator = locator_with_suffix(suffix);
+            state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+            assert!(RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator));
+        }
+
+        let started = RuntimeManager::schedule_loads(&mut state, 2);
+        assert_eq!(started.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(state.loads_in_flight.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn admit_build_allows_single_leader_and_wakes_followers() {
+        let key = RuntimeBuildKey {
+            locator: locator(),
+            generation: 1,
+            weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess::None,
+        };
+        let mut inflight = HashMap::new();
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            RuntimeManager::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()),
+            BuildAdmission::Leader
+        ));
+        let follower = match RuntimeManager::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()) {
+            BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => receiver,
+            BuildAdmission::Leader => panic!("second admission should follow"),
+        };
+
+        RuntimeManager::finish_build(&mut inflight, &key);
+        follower.await.expect("follower should be notified");
+        assert!(inflight.is_empty());
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index 810c0fb..3097900 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,6 @@ mod state;
 mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
-pub(crate) use manager::WeightsManager;
+pub(crate) use manager::RuntimeManager;
 pub(crate) use program::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index 9f697f6..a51d6c2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad::category::core::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Snapshot};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
@@ -34,31 +33,28 @@ pub(crate) struct PrefixState {
 struct PrefixEntry {
     snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     next_token: u32,
+    bytes: usize,
     last_touch: u64,
 }
 
 struct PrefixCache {
     entries: HashMap<(usize, PrefixHash), PrefixEntry>,
     max_bytes: usize,
-    entry_bytes: usize,
     total_bytes: usize,
     touch_clock: u64,
 }
 
 impl CachedProgram {
     pub(crate) fn new(bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>) -> Self {
-        let entry_bytes = bound_program
-            .program()
-            .empty_state_type
-            .iter()
-            .map(|(dtype, shape)| shape.size().saturating_mul(dtype_size(dtype)))
-            .sum();
+        debug!(
+            program_id = %bound_program.id(),
+            state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type.len(),
+            max_bytes = DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
+            "initialized prefix cache"
+        );
         Self {
             empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
-            prefix_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PrefixCache::new(
-                DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
-                entry_bytes,
-            ))),
+            prefix_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PrefixCache::new(DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES))),
             bound_program,
         }
     }
@@ -72,10 +68,20 @@ impl CachedProgram {
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn lookup_prefix(&self, tokens: &[u32]) -> Option<PrefixMatch> {
-        self.prefix_cache
+        let mut cache = self
+            .prefix_cache
             .lock()
-            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned")
-            .lookup_deepest(tokens)
+            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned");
+        let matched = cache.lookup_deepest(tokens);
+        debug!(
+            program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
+            prompt_tokens = tokens.len(),
+            matched_prefix_tokens = matched.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.prefix_len),
+            cache_entries = cache.entry_count(),
+            cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
+            "prefix cache lookup"
+        );
+        matched
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn cache_prefix(
@@ -85,10 +91,18 @@ impl CachedProgram {
         next_token: u32,
         snapshot: Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
     ) {
+        let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.logical_bytes();
         self.prefix_cache
             .lock()
             .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned")
-            .insert(prefix_len, prefix_hash, next_token, Arc::new(snapshot));
+            .insert(
+                self.bound_program.id(),
+                prefix_len,
+                prefix_hash,
+                next_token,
+                snapshot_bytes,
+                Arc::new(snapshot),
+            );
     }
 }
 
@@ -145,11 +159,10 @@ impl PrefixState {
 }
 
 impl PrefixCache {
-    fn new(max_bytes: usize, entry_bytes: usize) -> Self {
+    fn new(max_bytes: usize) -> Self {
         Self {
             entries: HashMap::new(),
             max_bytes,
-            entry_bytes,
             total_bytes: 0,
             touch_clock: 0,
         }
@@ -177,14 +190,34 @@ impl PrefixCache {
         best
     }
 
+    fn entry_count(&self) -> usize {
+        self.entries.len()
+    }
+
+    fn total_bytes(&self) -> usize {
+        self.total_bytes
+    }
+
     fn insert(
         &mut self,
+        program_id: &str,
         prefix_len: usize,
         prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
         next_token: u32,
+        snapshot_bytes: usize,
         snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     ) {
-        if prefix_len == 0 || self.entry_bytes == 0 || self.entry_bytes > self.max_bytes {
+        if prefix_len == 0 || snapshot_bytes == 0 || snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes {
+            debug!(
+                %program_id,
+                prefix_len,
+                snapshot_bytes,
+                max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
+                skip_zero_len = prefix_len == 0,
+                skip_zero_size = snapshot_bytes == 0,
+                skip_oversize = snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes,
+                "skipping prefix cache insert"
+            );
             return;
         }
 
@@ -192,10 +225,18 @@ impl PrefixCache {
         let touch = self.next_touch();
         if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&key) {
             entry.last_touch = touch;
+            debug!(
+                %program_id,
+                prefix_len,
+                cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
+                cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+                snapshot_bytes,
+                "prefix cache insert hit existing entry"
+            );
             return;
         }
 
-        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(self.entry_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
+        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
             let Some(lru_key) = self
                 .entries
                 .iter()
@@ -204,8 +245,15 @@ impl PrefixCache {
             else {
                 break;
             };
-            if self.entries.remove(&lru_key).is_some() {
-                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(self.entry_bytes);
+            if let Some(removed) = self.entries.remove(&lru_key) {
+                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
+                debug!(
+                    %program_id,
+                    evicted_prefix_len = lru_key.0,
+                    cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
+                    cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+                    "evicted prefix cache entry"
+                );
             }
         }
 
@@ -214,10 +262,19 @@ impl PrefixCache {
             PrefixEntry {
                 snapshot,
                 next_token,
+                bytes: snapshot_bytes,
                 last_touch: touch,
             },
         );
-        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(self.entry_bytes);
+        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
+        debug!(
+            %program_id,
+            prefix_len,
+            cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
+            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+            snapshot_bytes,
+            "inserted prefix cache entry"
+        );
     }
 
     fn next_touch(&mut self) -> u64 {
@@ -227,12 +284,6 @@ impl PrefixCache {
     }
 }
 
-const fn dtype_size(dtype: &Dtype) -> usize {
-    match dtype {
-        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::U32 => 4,
-    }
-}
-
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::PrefixState;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index bd8b749..5354f1b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
-use super::{CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
-use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use super::{CachedProgram, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad_llm::Runtime;
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
@@ -10,10 +13,16 @@ enum EntryStatus {
     Failed(String),
 }
 
+struct RuntimeEntry {
+    runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<CachedProgram>>,
+}
+
 struct Entry {
     status: EntryStatus,
     bundle: Option<Arc<WeightsBundle>>,
-    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<CachedProgram>>,
+    runtimes: HashMap<WeightPostProcess, RuntimeEntry>,
+    generation: u64,
 }
 
 impl Default for Entry {
@@ -21,183 +30,181 @@ impl Default for Entry {
         Self {
             status: EntryStatus::Queued,
             bundle: None,
-            programs: HashMap::new(),
+            runtimes: HashMap::new(),
+            generation: 0,
         }
     }
 }
 
-pub(crate) struct EnsureTransition {
-    pub disposition: EnsureDisposition,
-    pub next_load: Option<WeightsLocator>,
+pub(crate) struct ProgramLookup {
+    pub generation: u64,
+    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+    pub runtime: Option<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>>,
+    pub program: Option<Arc<CachedProgram>>,
+}
+
+pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
+    Cached(Arc<CachedProgram>),
+    Stale,
+}
+
+pub(crate) enum CacheRuntimeOutcome {
+    Cached,
+    Stale,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum EntryStatusSnapshot {
+    Queued,
+    Loading,
+    Ready,
+    Failed(String),
 }
 
 #[derive(Default)]
 pub(crate) struct WeightsState {
     entries: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Entry>,
-    active: Option<WeightsLocator>,
-    queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
 }
 
 impl WeightsState {
-    pub(crate) fn ensure(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        denied_error: Option<String>,
-    ) -> EnsureTransition {
-        let disposition = match self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| &entry.status) {
-            Some(EntryStatus::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
-            Some(EntryStatus::Failed(_)) => {
-                if let Some(error) = denied_error {
-                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error)
-                } else {
-                    self.requeue(locator.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                }
-            }
-            Some(EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading) => {
-                if self.is_pending(locator) {
-                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-                } else {
-                    self.requeue(locator.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                }
-            }
-            None => {
-                if let Some(error) = denied_error {
-                    EnsureDisposition::Failed(error)
-                } else {
-                    self.entries.insert(locator.clone(), Entry::default());
-                    self.queue.push_back(locator.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                }
-            }
-        };
-
-        let next_load = matches!(disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued)
-            .then(|| self.start_next())
-            .flatten();
+    pub(crate) fn status(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<EntryStatusSnapshot> {
+        self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| match &entry.status {
+            EntryStatus::Queued => EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued,
+            EntryStatus::Loading => EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading,
+            EntryStatus::Ready => EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready,
+            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(error.clone()),
+        })
+    }
 
-        EnsureTransition {
-            disposition,
-            next_load,
-        }
+    pub(crate) fn mark_queued(&mut self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator).or_default();
+        entry.status = EntryStatus::Queued;
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn bundle(
-        &self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<WeightsBundle>, WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-        match (&entry.status, &entry.bundle) {
-            (EntryStatus::Ready, Some(bundle)) => Ok(bundle.clone()),
-            (EntryStatus::Ready, None) => Err(WeightsError::UnknownKey),
-            (EntryStatus::Failed(error), _) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            (EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading, _) => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+    pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        let entry = self
+            .entries
+            .get_mut(locator)
+            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        match &entry.status {
+            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            _ => {
+                entry.status = EntryStatus::Loading;
+                Ok(())
+            }
         }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
-    ) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
+    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator, bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>) {
         let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
         entry.status = EntryStatus::Ready;
         entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
-        entry.programs.clear();
-        if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
-            self.active = None;
-        }
-        self.start_next()
+        entry.runtimes.clear();
+        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        error: String,
-    ) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
+    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator, error: String) {
         let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
         entry.status = EntryStatus::Failed(error);
         entry.bundle = None;
-        entry.programs.clear();
-        if self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) {
-            self.active = None;
-        }
-        self.start_next()
+        entry.runtimes.clear();
+        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn cached_program(
+    pub(crate) fn lookup_program(
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
         program_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<Option<Arc<CachedProgram>>, WeightsError> {
+    ) -> Result<ProgramLookup, WeightsError> {
         let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
         match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Ready => Ok(entry.programs.get(program_id).cloned()),
+            EntryStatus::Ready => {
+                let runtime_entry = entry.runtimes.get(&weight_post_process);
+                Ok(ProgramLookup {
+                    generation: entry.generation,
+                    bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?,
+                    runtime: runtime_entry.map(|runtime| runtime.runtime.clone()),
+                    program: runtime_entry
+                        .and_then(|runtime| runtime.programs.get(program_id))
+                        .cloned(),
+                })
+            }
             EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
             EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
+    pub(crate) fn cache_runtime(
         &mut self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        program_id: String,
-        program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        generation: u64,
+        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+        runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+    ) -> Result<CacheRuntimeOutcome, WeightsError> {
+        let entry = self
+            .entries
+            .get_mut(locator)
+            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
         match &entry.status {
             EntryStatus::Ready => {
-                let cached = entry.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
-                Ok(cached.clone())
+                if entry.generation != generation {
+                    return Ok(CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale);
+                }
+
+                let cached = entry
+                    .runtimes
+                    .entry(weight_post_process)
+                    .or_insert_with(|| RuntimeEntry {
+                        runtime,
+                        programs: HashMap::new(),
+                    });
+                let _ = cached;
+                Ok(CacheRuntimeOutcome::Cached)
             }
             EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
             EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
-    fn requeue(&mut self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
-        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
-            entry.status = EntryStatus::Queued;
-        }
-        if !self.is_pending(&locator) {
-            self.queue.push_back(locator);
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn start_next(&mut self) -> Option<WeightsLocator> {
-        if self.active.is_some() {
-            return None;
-        }
+    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        generation: u64,
+        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+        program_id: String,
+        program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
+    ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, WeightsError> {
+        let entry = self
+            .entries
+            .get_mut(locator)
+            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+        match &entry.status {
+            EntryStatus::Ready => {
+                if entry.generation != generation {
+                    return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
+                }
 
-        let locator = self.queue.pop_front()?;
-        self.active = Some(locator.clone());
-        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&locator) {
-            entry.status = EntryStatus::Loading;
+                let runtime = entry
+                    .runtimes
+                    .get_mut(&weight_post_process)
+                    .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
+                let cached = runtime.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
+                Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached.clone()))
+            }
+            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
+            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
         }
-        Some(locator)
-    }
-
-    fn is_pending(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
-        self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator) || self.queue.iter().any(|queued| queued == locator)
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    fn pending_occurrences(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> usize {
-        usize::from(self.active.as_ref() == Some(locator))
-            + self
-                .queue
-                .iter()
-                .filter(|queued| *queued == locator)
-                .count()
     }
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
-    use proptest::collection::vec;
-    use proptest::prelude::*;
+    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
+    use catgrad::path::Path;
+    use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
+    use catgrad_llm::{Program, ProgramSpec};
 
     fn locator(index: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
         WeightsLocator {
@@ -213,65 +220,143 @@ mod tests {
         })
     }
 
+    fn dummy_runtime() -> Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>> {
+        Arc::new(
+            Runtime::new(
+                crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap(),
+                WeightPostProcess::None,
+                Default::default(),
+                Default::default(),
+            )
+            .unwrap(),
+        )
+    }
+
+    fn dummy_program() -> Program {
+        Program::from_spec(ProgramSpec::from_typed_term(
+            TypedTerm {
+                term: Term::empty(),
+                source_type: vec![],
+                target_type: vec![],
+            },
+            Path::empty(),
+            vec![],
+            1,
+            WeightPostProcess::None,
+        ))
+        .unwrap()
+    }
+
+    fn dummy_cached_program() -> Arc<CachedProgram> {
+        Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(
+            dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_program()).unwrap(),
+        )))
+    }
+
     #[test]
-    fn ensure_starts_loading_immediately_when_idle() {
+    fn mark_queued_inserts_missing_entry() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let action = state.ensure(&locator(0), None);
-        assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
-        assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator(0)));
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued));
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn failed_locator_can_requeue_when_admission_is_allowed() {
+    fn mark_loading_updates_existing_entry() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(&locator, None);
-        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
 
-        let action = state.ensure(&locator, None);
-        assert_eq!(action.disposition, EnsureDisposition::Queued);
-        assert_eq!(action.next_load, Some(locator));
+        state.mark_loading(&locator).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading));
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn failed_locator_stays_failed_when_admission_is_denied() {
+    fn ready_lookup_returns_bundle_after_completion() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(&locator, None);
-        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
 
-        let action = state.ensure(&locator, Some("denied".to_string()));
-        assert_eq!(
-            action.disposition,
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed("denied".to_string())
-        );
-        assert!(action.next_load.is_none());
+        let lookup = state
+            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(Arc::ptr_eq(&lookup.bundle, &bundle));
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn ready_bundle_is_returned_after_completion() {
+    fn cache_runtime_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
         let mut state = WeightsState::default();
         let locator = locator(0);
-        state.ensure(&locator, None);
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, dummy_bundle());
+        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
+
+        let generation = state
+            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
+            .unwrap()
+            .generation;
+
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle);
+
+        let runtime = dummy_runtime();
 
-        assert!(state.bundle(&locator).is_ok());
+        assert!(matches!(
+            state
+                .cache_runtime(&locator, generation, WeightPostProcess::None, runtime)
+                .unwrap(),
+            CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale
+        ));
     }
 
-    proptest! {
-        #[test]
-        fn ensure_never_duplicates_pending_locators(sequence in vec(0u8..4, 0..64)) {
-            let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-            let locators: Vec<_> = (0..4).map(locator).collect();
+    #[test]
+    fn cache_program_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
 
-            for index in sequence {
-                let locator = &locators[index as usize];
-                state.ensure(locator, None);
+        let generation = state
+            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
+            .unwrap()
+            .generation;
 
-                for locator in &locators {
-                    prop_assert!(state.pending_occurrences(locator) <= 1);
-                }
-            }
-        }
+        let runtime = dummy_runtime();
+        let _ = state
+            .cache_runtime(&locator, generation, WeightPostProcess::None, runtime)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle);
+
+        let bound_program = dummy_cached_program();
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            state
+                .cache_program(
+                    &locator,
+                    generation,
+                    WeightPostProcess::None,
+                    "program".to_string(),
+                    bound_program,
+                )
+                .unwrap(),
+            CacheProgramOutcome::Stale
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn finish_failed_marks_entry_failed() {
+        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+        assert_eq!(
+            state.status(&locator),
+            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed("boom".to_string()))
+        );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
index f87ce63..260f19d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::model::ModelSpec;
 use catgrad::interpreter;
 use catgrad::typecheck;
 use thiserror::Error;
@@ -15,6 +16,15 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
     }
 }
 
+impl From<ModelSpec> for WeightsLocator {
+    fn from(spec: ModelSpec) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            model_id: spec.id,
+            revision: spec.revision,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct WeightsBundle {
     pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index d254e59..0d53309 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
+use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::runner;
-use crate::state::{ExecutionPlan, ExecutionStatus};
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
 use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash};
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
-use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tracing::{info, warn};
 
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
-    pub plan: ExecutionPlan,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
     pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
     pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     pub start_prefix_len: usize,
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
     ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         let ExecuteJob {
             execution_id,
-            plan,
+            invocation,
             program,
             start_snapshot,
             start_prefix_len,
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         debug!(
             execution_id = %execution_id,
             queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len(),
+            prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
             cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
             "execute worker starting"
         );
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             start_prefix_len,
             start_prefix_hash,
             start_next_token,
-            &plan,
+            &invocation,
             stream_batch_size,
             |progress, chunk| {
                 let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index d2a6715..fd0e913 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -4,18 +4,18 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 
 use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, Stream};
-use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
+use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::IntoAddressLookupError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
     N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
 };
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::IntoAddressLookupError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::BindError;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
 
 use crate::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index ce44515..288a6a5 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -1,15 +1,15 @@
 use std::pin::Pin;
 
 use futures_core::Stream;
+use tonic::Status;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
-use tonic::Status;
 
+use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use crate::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
 };
-use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 
 pub type ExecuteEventStream =
     Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 270a765..c1cc46f 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ pub fn decode_token_ids(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u32>, TokenBytesError> {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids, TokenBytesError};
+    use super::{TokenBytesError, decode_token_ids, encode_token_ids};
 
     #[test]
     fn token_ids_round_trip_through_bytes() {
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 33897dc..1c0ed31 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -18,12 +18,12 @@
   # CUDA 12: broad driver compat, covers Ampere–Ada   (sm80–sm89)
   # CUDA 13: required for Blackwell+                   (sm100+)
   variants = [
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "80"; tag = "sm80";}   # A100, A30
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "86"; tag = "sm86";}   # RTX 3090/3080, A40
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "89"; tag = "sm89";}   # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13; sm = "120"; tag = "sm120";} # RTX 5090/5080, Blackwell
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "80"; tag = "cuda12-sm80";}   # A100, A30
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "86"; tag = "cuda12-sm86";}   # RTX 3090/3080, A40
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "89"; tag = "cuda12-sm89";}   # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
+    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13; sm = "120"; tag = "cuda13-sm120";} # RTX 5090/5080, Blackwell
   ];
-  defaultTag = "sm89";
+  defaultTag = "cuda12-sm89";
 
   mkCudaEnv = v:
     catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {

From d9293aabe8968d3d9ce523d395dc096320bdbe2f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:46:37 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 019/105] feat: prefix cache -> execution cache

---
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   7 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  41 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 146 ++++--
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |  11 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs        | 467 ++++++++++++++----
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          |  16 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |  28 +-
 9 files changed, 513 insertions(+), 215 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index cbdff02..8511f44 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -22,11 +22,8 @@ impl Executor {
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
             invocation: quote.invocation.clone(),
-            program: quote.program.clone(),
-            start_snapshot: quote.start_snapshot.clone(),
-            start_prefix_len: quote.start_prefix_len,
-            start_prefix_hash: quote.start_prefix_hash,
-            start_next_token: quote.start_next_token,
+            execution: quote.execution.clone(),
+            start: quote.start.clone(),
             stream_batch_size,
             accepted_at: Instant::now(),
         };
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 8f14f8e..6ce75df 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::model::ModelSpec;
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
-use crate::weights::PrefixState;
 use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
@@ -51,42 +50,28 @@ impl Executor {
         self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan.weights_key).await?;
         let ensure_weights_ms = ensure_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let bind_start = Instant::now();
-        let program = self
+        let execution = self
             .runtime_manager
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let prefix_start = Instant::now();
-        let prefix_match = program.lookup_prefix(&plan.invocation.input_ids);
-        let prefix_lookup_ms = prefix_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let (start_snapshot, start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash, start_next_token) =
-            match prefix_match {
-                Some(prefix_match) => (
-                    prefix_match.snapshot,
-                    prefix_match.prefix_len,
-                    prefix_match.prefix_hash,
-                    Some(prefix_match.next_token),
-                ),
-                None => (
-                    program.empty_snapshot(),
-                    0,
-                    PrefixState::seed().hash(),
-                    None,
-                ),
-            };
+        let cache_start = Instant::now();
+        let start = execution.execution_start(&plan.invocation);
+        let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
         let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
-        let cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len;
+        let cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len();
+        let cached_output_tokens = start
+            .cached_output_tokens
+            .as_ref()
+            .map_or(0, |tokens| tokens.len());
         let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             invocation: plan.invocation,
-            program,
-            start_snapshot,
-            start_prefix_len,
-            start_prefix_hash,
-            start_next_token,
+            execution,
+            start,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
         });
 
@@ -98,6 +83,7 @@ impl Executor {
             requested_revision,
             prompt_tokens,
             cached_prompt_tokens,
+            cached_output_tokens,
             max_new_tokens,
             "quoted program execution"
         );
@@ -106,10 +92,11 @@ impl Executor {
             %program_id,
             prompt_tokens,
             cached_prompt_tokens,
+            cached_output_tokens,
             plan_parse_ms,
             ensure_weights_ms,
             bind_program_ms,
-            prefix_lookup_ms,
+            cache_lookup_ms,
             total_ms = total_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "quote phase timings"
         );
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 52cdf5f..73bff7d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,70 +1,97 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::state::Invocation;
-use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
-use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
+use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
-const PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE: usize = 64;
+const CHECKPOINT_STRIDE: usize = 64;
 
 pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
-    program: &CachedProgram,
-    start_snapshot: &Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
-    start_prefix_len: usize,
-    start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
-    start_next_token: Option<u32>,
+    program: &ExecutionContext,
+    start: &ExecutionStart,
     invocation: &Invocation,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let start = Instant::now();
+    let started_at = Instant::now();
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
+
+    if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
+        info!(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.len(),
+            prefill_input_tokens = 0,
+            first_token_step_ms = 0,
+            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "first token ready"
+        );
+        debug!(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.len(),
+            exact_prefix_hit = start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
+            exact_replay_hit = true,
+            session_start_ms = 0,
+            prefill_chunks = 0,
+            prefill_input_tokens = 0,
+            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "execute first-token phases"
+        );
+        stream_cached_output(cached_output_tokens, batch_size, on_progress);
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
     let session_start = Instant::now();
-    let mut session = program.bound_program().start(start_snapshot.clone())?;
+    let mut session = program
+        .bound_program()
+        .start(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
     let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
-    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
+    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
+    let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
         Some(session.step_text(&[])?)
-    } else if start_prefix_len == prompt_tokens {
-        start_next_token
+    } else if start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens {
+        start.next_token
     } else {
         None
     };
 
     if next_token.is_none() {
-        let mut prefix_state = PrefixState::from_parts(start_prefix_len, start_prefix_hash);
-        let mut cursor = start_prefix_len;
+        let mut cursor = start.transcript.len();
         while cursor < prompt_tokens {
             let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
             let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
             let predicted = session.step_text(chunk)?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
-            prefix_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
+            prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
-            program.cache_prefix(cursor, prefix_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
+            program.cache_checkpoint(cursor, prompt_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
 
             if cursor == prompt_tokens {
                 info!(
                     prompt_tokens,
-                    cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
-                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+                    cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
                     first_token_step_ms = step_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "first token ready"
                 );
                 debug!(
                     prompt_tokens,
-                    cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+                    cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+                    cached_output_tokens = 0,
                     exact_prefix_hit = false,
+                    exact_replay_hit = false,
                     session_start_ms,
                     prefill_chunks,
-                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
-                    first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
+                    first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "execute first-token phases"
                 );
                 next_token = Some(predicted);
@@ -73,20 +100,23 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     } else {
         info!(
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
-            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = 0,
+            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
             first_token_step_ms = 0,
-            first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "first token ready"
         );
         debug!(
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
-            exact_prefix_hit = start_prefix_len == prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = 0,
+            exact_prefix_hit = start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
+            exact_replay_hit = false,
             session_start_ms,
             prefill_chunks,
-            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start_prefix_len),
-            first_token_total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
+            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "execute first-token phases"
         );
     }
@@ -95,16 +125,25 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
     };
 
+    let mut transcript_state = prompt_state;
+    let mut last_emitted_token = None;
+    let mut next_token_after_full_transcript = None;
+
     for step_idx in 0..invocation.max_new_tokens {
         if i32::try_from(current_token)
             .ok()
             .is_some_and(|token| invocation.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
+            next_token_after_full_transcript = Some(current_token);
             break;
         }
 
         generated_tokens += 1;
+        output_tokens.push(current_token);
         pending_batch.push(current_token);
+        transcript_state.extend(current_token);
+        last_emitted_token = Some(current_token);
+
         if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
             let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
             on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
@@ -121,10 +160,51 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
     }
 
+    program.cache_continuation(
+        prompt_state.len(),
+        prompt_state.hash(),
+        invocation,
+        output_tokens,
+    );
+
+    let final_next_token = match next_token_after_full_transcript {
+        Some(token) => Some(token),
+        None => {
+            if let Some(last_token) = last_emitted_token {
+                Some(session.step_text(&[last_token])?)
+            } else {
+                None
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    if let Some(final_next_token) = final_next_token {
+        program.cache_checkpoint(
+            transcript_state.len(),
+            transcript_state.hash(),
+            final_next_token,
+            session.snapshot(),
+        );
+    }
+
     Ok(())
 }
 
+fn stream_cached_output(
+    cached_output_tokens: &[u32],
+    batch_size: usize,
+    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+) {
+    let batch_size = batch_size.max(1);
+    let mut emitted = 0u64;
+    for chunk in cached_output_tokens.chunks(batch_size) {
+        emitted = emitted.saturating_add(chunk.len() as u64);
+        let encoded = encode_token_ids(chunk);
+        on_progress(emitted, &encoded);
+    }
+}
+
 fn next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor: usize, prompt_tokens: usize) -> usize {
-    let next_stride = ((cursor / PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE) + 1) * PREFIX_CACHE_STRIDE;
+    let next_stride = ((cursor / CHECKPOINT_STRIDE) + 1) * CHECKPOINT_STRIDE;
     next_stride.min(prompt_tokens).max(cursor + 1)
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 12236fa..6d13cfb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,7 @@ use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash};
-use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
+use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use thiserror::Error;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
@@ -25,11 +23,8 @@ pub enum StateError {
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct QuoteRecord {
     pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
-    pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    pub start_prefix_len: usize,
-    pub start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
-    pub start_next_token: Option<u32>,
+    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
+    pub start: ExecutionStart,
     pub expires_at: Instant,
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 0a5857c..47f7d48 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use super::loader::{LoadedWeights, load_weights_bundle};
 use super::state::{CacheProgramOutcome, CacheRuntimeOutcome, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsState};
 use super::{
-    CachedProgram, EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
+    EnsureDisposition, ExecutionContext, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
     has_cached_weights,
 };
 use crate::ExecutorError;
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ enum BuildAdmission {
 }
 
 enum BoundProgramStep {
-    Ready(Arc<CachedProgram>),
+    Ready(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
     BuildRuntime {
         generation: u64,
         bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
         program: &Program,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let program_id = program.id().to_string();
         let weight_post_process = program.weight_post_process;
@@ -441,8 +441,8 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     fn build_program(
         runtime: &Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
         program: &Program,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<CachedProgram>, ExecutorError> {
-        Ok(Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(
+    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
+        Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
             runtime.bind(program.clone())?,
         ))))
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index 3097900..a4d2b2e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -6,5 +6,5 @@ mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
 pub(crate) use manager::RuntimeManager;
-pub(crate) use program::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash, PrefixState};
+pub(crate) use program::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index a51d6c2..91da0b2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -1,60 +1,94 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::state::Invocation;
 use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Snapshot};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 
-const DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 1 << 30;
+const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 1 << 30;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct CachedProgram {
+pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
     empty_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    prefix_cache: Arc<Mutex<PrefixCache>>,
+    execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct PrefixMatch {
-    pub prefix_len: usize,
-    pub prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
-    pub next_token: u32,
+pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
     pub snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    pub transcript: TranscriptState,
+    pub next_token: Option<u32>,
+    pub cached_output_tokens: Option<Arc<[u32]>>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub(crate) struct PrefixHash([u8; 32]);
+pub(crate) struct TranscriptHash([u8; 32]);
 
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
-pub(crate) struct PrefixState {
+pub(crate) struct TranscriptState {
     len: usize,
-    hash: PrefixHash,
+    hash: TranscriptHash,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+struct ContinuationKey {
+    max_new_tokens: u32,
+    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
-struct PrefixEntry {
+struct CheckpointEntry {
     snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     next_token: u32,
     bytes: usize,
     last_touch: u64,
 }
 
-struct PrefixCache {
-    entries: HashMap<(usize, PrefixHash), PrefixEntry>,
+#[derive(Clone)]
+struct ContinuationEntry {
+    output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
+    bytes: usize,
+    last_touch: u64,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+struct TranscriptNode {
+    checkpoint: Option<CheckpointEntry>,
+    continuations: HashMap<ContinuationKey, ContinuationEntry>,
+}
+
+struct ExecutionCache {
+    nodes: HashMap<(usize, TranscriptHash), TranscriptNode>,
     max_bytes: usize,
     total_bytes: usize,
     touch_clock: u64,
 }
 
-impl CachedProgram {
+enum CacheItemKey {
+    Checkpoint {
+        transcript_len: usize,
+        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
+    },
+    Continuation {
+        transcript_len: usize,
+        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
+        continuation: ContinuationKey,
+    },
+}
+
+impl ExecutionContext {
     pub(crate) fn new(bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>) -> Self {
         debug!(
             program_id = %bound_program.id(),
             state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type.len(),
-            max_bytes = DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
-            "initialized prefix cache"
+            max_bytes = DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
+            "initialized execution cache"
         );
         Self {
             empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
-            prefix_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PrefixCache::new(DEFAULT_PREFIX_CACHE_MAX_BYTES))),
+            execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(ExecutionCache::new(
+                DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
+            ))),
             bound_program,
         }
     }
@@ -63,50 +97,78 @@ impl CachedProgram {
         self.bound_program.as_ref()
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn empty_snapshot(&self) -> Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>> {
-        self.empty_snapshot.clone()
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn lookup_prefix(&self, tokens: &[u32]) -> Option<PrefixMatch> {
+    pub(crate) fn execution_start(&self, invocation: &Invocation) -> ExecutionStart {
         let mut cache = self
-            .prefix_cache
+            .execution_cache
             .lock()
-            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned");
-        let matched = cache.lookup_deepest(tokens);
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
+        let checkpoint = cache.lookup_checkpoint(invocation);
+        let prompt_key = cache.prompt_key(&invocation.input_ids);
+        let continuation =
+            cache.lookup_continuation(prompt_key, ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation));
+        let (snapshot, transcript, next_token) = match checkpoint {
+            Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot)) => (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token)),
+            None => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
+        };
         debug!(
             program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
-            prompt_tokens = tokens.len(),
-            matched_prefix_tokens = matched.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.prefix_len),
-            cache_entries = cache.entry_count(),
+            prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
+            matched_prefix_tokens = transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = continuation.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.len()),
+            cache_nodes = cache.node_count(),
             cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
-            "prefix cache lookup"
+            "execution cache lookup"
         );
-        matched
+        ExecutionStart {
+            snapshot,
+            transcript,
+            next_token,
+            cached_output_tokens: continuation,
+        }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn cache_prefix(
+    pub(crate) fn cache_checkpoint(
         &self,
-        prefix_len: usize,
-        prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+        transcript_len: usize,
+        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
         next_token: u32,
         snapshot: Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
     ) {
         let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.logical_bytes();
-        self.prefix_cache
+        self.execution_cache
             .lock()
-            .expect("prefix cache mutex poisoned")
-            .insert(
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
+            .insert_checkpoint(
                 self.bound_program.id(),
-                prefix_len,
-                prefix_hash,
+                transcript_len,
+                transcript_hash,
                 next_token,
                 snapshot_bytes,
                 Arc::new(snapshot),
             );
     }
+
+    pub(crate) fn cache_continuation(
+        &self,
+        prompt_len: usize,
+        prompt_hash: TranscriptHash,
+        invocation: &Invocation,
+        output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+    ) {
+        self.execution_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
+            .insert_continuation(
+                self.bound_program.id(),
+                prompt_len,
+                prompt_hash,
+                ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation),
+                Arc::<[u32]>::from(output_tokens),
+            );
+    }
 }
 
-impl PrefixHash {
+impl TranscriptHash {
     pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
         Self([0; 32])
     }
@@ -119,18 +181,14 @@ impl PrefixHash {
     }
 }
 
-impl PrefixState {
+impl TranscriptState {
     pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
         Self {
             len: 0,
-            hash: PrefixHash::seed(),
+            hash: TranscriptHash::seed(),
         }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) const fn from_parts(len: usize, hash: PrefixHash) -> Self {
-        Self { len, hash }
-    }
-
     #[cfg(test)]
     pub(crate) fn from_tokens(tokens: &[u32]) -> Self {
         let mut state = Self::seed();
@@ -153,130 +211,290 @@ impl PrefixState {
         self.len
     }
 
-    pub(crate) const fn hash(&self) -> PrefixHash {
+    pub(crate) const fn hash(&self) -> TranscriptHash {
         self.hash
     }
 }
 
-impl PrefixCache {
+impl ContinuationKey {
+    fn from_invocation(invocation: &Invocation) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            max_new_tokens: invocation.max_new_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids: invocation.stop_token_ids.clone(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl ExecutionCache {
     fn new(max_bytes: usize) -> Self {
         Self {
-            entries: HashMap::new(),
+            nodes: HashMap::new(),
             max_bytes,
             total_bytes: 0,
             touch_clock: 0,
         }
     }
 
-    fn lookup_deepest(&mut self, tokens: &[u32]) -> Option<PrefixMatch> {
-        let mut state = PrefixState::seed();
-        let mut best = None;
+    fn prompt_key(&self, prompt_tokens: &[u32]) -> (usize, TranscriptHash) {
+        let mut state = TranscriptState::seed();
+        state.extend_tokens(prompt_tokens);
+        (state.len(), state.hash())
+    }
+
+    fn lookup_checkpoint(
+        &mut self,
+        invocation: &Invocation,
+    ) -> Option<(TranscriptState, u32, Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>)> {
+        let mut state = TranscriptState::seed();
+        let mut best_checkpoint = None;
 
-        for &token in tokens {
+        for &token in &invocation.input_ids {
             state.extend(token);
             let key = (state.len(), state.hash());
             let touch = self.next_touch();
-            if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&key) {
-                entry.last_touch = touch;
-                best = Some(PrefixMatch {
-                    prefix_len: state.len(),
-                    prefix_hash: state.hash(),
-                    next_token: entry.next_token,
-                    snapshot: entry.snapshot.clone(),
-                });
+            if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&key) {
+                if let Some(checkpoint) = node.checkpoint.as_mut() {
+                    checkpoint.last_touch = touch;
+                    best_checkpoint =
+                        Some((state, checkpoint.next_token, checkpoint.snapshot.clone()));
+                }
             }
         }
 
-        best
+        best_checkpoint
     }
 
-    fn entry_count(&self) -> usize {
-        self.entries.len()
+    fn lookup_continuation(
+        &mut self,
+        prompt_key: (usize, TranscriptHash),
+        continuation_key: ContinuationKey,
+    ) -> Option<Arc<[u32]>> {
+        let touch = self.next_touch();
+        self.nodes
+            .get_mut(&prompt_key)
+            .and_then(|node| node.continuations.get_mut(&continuation_key))
+            .map(|entry| {
+                entry.last_touch = touch;
+                entry.output_tokens.clone()
+            })
+    }
+
+    fn node_count(&self) -> usize {
+        self.nodes.len()
     }
 
     fn total_bytes(&self) -> usize {
         self.total_bytes
     }
 
-    fn insert(
+    fn insert_checkpoint(
         &mut self,
         program_id: &str,
-        prefix_len: usize,
-        prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
+        transcript_len: usize,
+        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
         next_token: u32,
         snapshot_bytes: usize,
         snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     ) {
-        if prefix_len == 0 || snapshot_bytes == 0 || snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes {
+        if transcript_len == 0 || snapshot_bytes == 0 || snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes {
             debug!(
                 %program_id,
-                prefix_len,
+                transcript_len,
                 snapshot_bytes,
                 max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
-                skip_zero_len = prefix_len == 0,
+                skip_zero_len = transcript_len == 0,
                 skip_zero_size = snapshot_bytes == 0,
                 skip_oversize = snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes,
-                "skipping prefix cache insert"
+                "skipping execution checkpoint insert"
             );
             return;
         }
 
-        let key = (prefix_len, prefix_hash);
+        let key = (transcript_len, transcript_hash);
+        let existing_bytes = self
+            .nodes
+            .get(&key)
+            .and_then(|node| node.checkpoint.as_ref())
+            .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
+        self.evict_until_fits(snapshot_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
         let touch = self.next_touch();
-        if let Some(entry) = self.entries.get_mut(&key) {
+        let node = self.nodes.entry(key).or_default();
+
+        if let Some(entry) = node.checkpoint.as_mut() {
+            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
+            entry.snapshot = snapshot;
+            entry.next_token = next_token;
+            entry.bytes = snapshot_bytes;
             entry.last_touch = touch;
+            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
             debug!(
                 %program_id,
-                prefix_len,
-                cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
+                transcript_len,
+                cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
                 cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
                 snapshot_bytes,
-                "prefix cache insert hit existing entry"
+                "updated execution checkpoint"
             );
             return;
         }
 
-        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
-            let Some(lru_key) = self
-                .entries
-                .iter()
-                .min_by_key(|(_, entry)| entry.last_touch)
-                .map(|(key, _)| *key)
-            else {
-                break;
-            };
-            if let Some(removed) = self.entries.remove(&lru_key) {
-                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-                debug!(
-                    %program_id,
-                    evicted_prefix_len = lru_key.0,
-                    cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
-                    cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-                    "evicted prefix cache entry"
-                );
-            }
+        node.checkpoint = Some(CheckpointEntry {
+            snapshot,
+            next_token,
+            bytes: snapshot_bytes,
+            last_touch: touch,
+        });
+        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
+        debug!(
+            %program_id,
+            transcript_len,
+            cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+            snapshot_bytes,
+            "inserted execution checkpoint"
+        );
+    }
+
+    fn insert_continuation(
+        &mut self,
+        program_id: &str,
+        prompt_len: usize,
+        prompt_hash: TranscriptHash,
+        continuation_key: ContinuationKey,
+        output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
+    ) {
+        let continuation_bytes = output_tokens
+            .len()
+            .saturating_mul(std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
+        if continuation_bytes > self.max_bytes {
+            debug!(
+                %program_id,
+                prompt_len,
+                continuation_bytes,
+                max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
+                "skipping execution continuation insert"
+            );
+            return;
         }
 
-        self.entries.insert(
-            key,
-            PrefixEntry {
-                snapshot,
-                next_token,
-                bytes: snapshot_bytes,
+        let key = (prompt_len, prompt_hash);
+        let existing_bytes = self
+            .nodes
+            .get(&key)
+            .and_then(|node| node.continuations.get(&continuation_key))
+            .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
+        self.evict_until_fits(continuation_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
+        let touch = self.next_touch();
+        let node = self.nodes.entry(key).or_default();
+        if let Some(entry) = node.continuations.get_mut(&continuation_key) {
+            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
+            entry.output_tokens = output_tokens;
+            entry.bytes = continuation_bytes;
+            entry.last_touch = touch;
+            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
+            debug!(
+                %program_id,
+                prompt_len,
+                output_tokens = entry.output_tokens.len(),
+                cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+                cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+                continuation_bytes,
+                "updated execution continuation"
+            );
+            return;
+        }
+
+        node.continuations.insert(
+            continuation_key,
+            ContinuationEntry {
+                output_tokens,
+                bytes: continuation_bytes,
                 last_touch: touch,
             },
         );
-        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
+        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
         debug!(
             %program_id,
-            prefix_len,
-            cache_entries = self.entries.len(),
+            prompt_len,
+            cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
             cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-            snapshot_bytes,
-            "inserted prefix cache entry"
+            continuation_bytes,
+            "inserted execution continuation"
         );
     }
 
+    fn evict_until_fits(&mut self, additional_bytes: usize) {
+        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(additional_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
+            let Some(lru_key) = self.least_recently_used_item() else {
+                break;
+            };
+            self.remove_item(lru_key);
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn least_recently_used_item(&self) -> Option<CacheItemKey> {
+        let mut best: Option<(u64, CacheItemKey)> = None;
+
+        for (&(transcript_len, transcript_hash), node) in &self.nodes {
+            if let Some(checkpoint) = &node.checkpoint {
+                let key = CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
+                    transcript_len,
+                    transcript_hash,
+                };
+                match &best {
+                    Some((best_touch, _)) if checkpoint.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
+                    _ => best = Some((checkpoint.last_touch, key)),
+                }
+            }
+
+            for (continuation, entry) in &node.continuations {
+                let key = CacheItemKey::Continuation {
+                    transcript_len,
+                    transcript_hash,
+                    continuation: continuation.clone(),
+                };
+                match &best {
+                    Some((best_touch, _)) if entry.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
+                    _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, key)),
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        best.map(|(_, key)| key)
+    }
+
+    fn remove_item(&mut self, key: CacheItemKey) {
+        match key {
+            CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
+                transcript_len,
+                transcript_hash,
+            } => {
+                if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
+                    if let Some(removed) = node.checkpoint.take() {
+                        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
+                    }
+                    if node.checkpoint.is_none() && node.continuations.is_empty() {
+                        self.nodes.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            CacheItemKey::Continuation {
+                transcript_len,
+                transcript_hash,
+                continuation,
+            } => {
+                if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
+                    if let Some(removed) = node.continuations.remove(&continuation) {
+                        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
+                    }
+                    if node.checkpoint.is_none() && node.continuations.is_empty() {
+                        self.nodes.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
     fn next_touch(&mut self) -> u64 {
         let touch = self.touch_clock;
         self.touch_clock = self.touch_clock.wrapping_add(1);
@@ -286,15 +504,46 @@ impl PrefixCache {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::PrefixState;
+    use super::{ContinuationKey, ExecutionCache, TranscriptState};
+    use crate::state::Invocation;
+    use std::sync::Arc;
 
     #[test]
-    fn prefix_state_matches_incremental_hashing() {
+    fn transcript_state_matches_incremental_hashing() {
         let tokens = [1, 2, 3, 4];
-        let batch = PrefixState::from_tokens(&tokens);
-        let mut incremental = PrefixState::seed();
+        let batch = TranscriptState::from_tokens(&tokens);
+        let mut incremental = TranscriptState::seed();
         incremental.extend_tokens(&tokens);
         assert_eq!(batch.len(), incremental.len());
         assert_eq!(batch.hash(), incremental.hash());
     }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_without_checkpoint() {
+        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
+        let prompt = [10_u32, 20, 30];
+        let prompt_state = TranscriptState::from_tokens(&prompt);
+        let invocation = Invocation {
+            input_ids: prompt.to_vec(),
+            max_new_tokens: 16,
+            stop_token_ids: vec![0, 1],
+        };
+        let expected = Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![4_u32, 5, 6]);
+
+        cache.insert_continuation(
+            "program",
+            prompt_state.len(),
+            prompt_state.hash(),
+            ContinuationKey::from_invocation(&invocation),
+            expected.clone(),
+        );
+
+        let continuation = cache
+            .lookup_continuation(
+                cache.prompt_key(&invocation.input_ids),
+                ContinuationKey::from_invocation(&invocation),
+            )
+            .expect("continuation should exist");
+        assert_eq!(continuation, expected);
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index 5354f1b..bb43591 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use super::{CachedProgram, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
+use super::{ExecutionContext, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use catgrad_llm::Runtime;
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ enum EntryStatus {
 
 struct RuntimeEntry {
     runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
-    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<CachedProgram>>,
+    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
 }
 
 struct Entry {
@@ -40,11 +40,11 @@ pub(crate) struct ProgramLookup {
     pub generation: u64,
     pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
     pub runtime: Option<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>>,
-    pub program: Option<Arc<CachedProgram>>,
+    pub program: Option<Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
 }
 
 pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
-    Cached(Arc<CachedProgram>),
+    Cached(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
     Stale,
 }
 
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ impl WeightsState {
         generation: u64,
         weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
         program_id: String,
-        program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
+        program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, WeightsError> {
         let entry = self
             .entries
@@ -247,8 +247,8 @@ mod tests {
         .unwrap()
     }
 
-    fn dummy_cached_program() -> Arc<CachedProgram> {
-        Arc::new(CachedProgram::new(Arc::new(
+    fn dummy_execution_context() -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
+        Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
             dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_program()).unwrap(),
         )))
     }
@@ -331,7 +331,7 @@ mod tests {
 
         state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle);
 
-        let bound_program = dummy_cached_program();
+        let bound_program = dummy_execution_context();
 
         assert!(matches!(
             state
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 0d53309..464ef63 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
-use crate::weights::{CachedProgram, PrefixHash};
-use catgrad_llm::Snapshot;
+use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -22,11 +20,8 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub program: Arc<CachedProgram>,
-    pub start_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    pub start_prefix_len: usize,
-    pub start_prefix_hash: PrefixHash,
-    pub start_next_token: Option<u32>,
+    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
+    pub start: ExecutionStart,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
     pub accepted_at: Instant,
 }
@@ -99,11 +94,8 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         let ExecuteJob {
             execution_id,
             invocation,
-            program,
-            start_snapshot,
-            start_prefix_len,
-            start_prefix_hash,
-            start_next_token,
+            execution,
+            start,
             stream_batch_size,
             accepted_at,
         } = job;
@@ -113,16 +105,14 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             execution_id = %execution_id,
             queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start_prefix_len,
+            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens = start.cached_output_tokens.as_ref().map_or(0, |tokens| tokens.len()),
             "execute worker starting"
         );
 
         runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
-            program.as_ref(),
-            start_snapshot.as_ref(),
-            start_prefix_len,
-            start_prefix_hash,
-            start_next_token,
+            execution.as_ref(),
+            &start,
             &invocation,
             stream_batch_size,
             |progress, chunk| {

From eda4b9f44a66fbaf7d275a42406cc337195a47fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:59:13 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 020/105] fix: remove quote racing

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs            |   3 -
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 324 +++++++++---------
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |   5 -
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |   4 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   | 249 ++------------
 8 files changed, 199 insertions(+), 392 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 4551489..2dd9306 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub prompt: String,
     pub max_seq: u32,
     pub retries: usize,
-    pub backup_quotes: usize,
     pub local: bool,
     pub verify_local: bool,
 }
@@ -37,7 +36,6 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
                 primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(
                     options.node_id,
                     options.retries,
-                    options.backup_quotes,
                 ),
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
             }
@@ -48,7 +46,6 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::remote(
                 options.node_id,
                 options.retries,
-                options.backup_quotes,
             ))
         },
     )?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 8c8daeb..5337fe4 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         if self.local {
             ExecutionRoute::Local
         } else {
-            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries, 0)
+            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries)
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 422e3d7..febef61 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -3,21 +3,21 @@ use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::{DiscoveryEndpoint, QuoteError, QuoteStream};
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
-use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
-use tokio::time::Duration;
+use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, Locator, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
+const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
 
 type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
@@ -25,20 +25,14 @@ type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
     Local,
     RemoteDirect(EndpointId),
-    RemoteDiscovery {
-        retries: usize,
-        backup_quotes: usize,
-    },
+    RemoteDiscovery { retries: usize },
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRoute {
-    pub fn remote(node_id: Option<EndpointId>, retries: usize, backup_quotes: usize) -> Self {
+    pub fn remote(node_id: Option<EndpointId>, retries: usize) -> Self {
         match node_id {
             Some(node_id) => Self::RemoteDirect(node_id),
-            None => Self::RemoteDiscovery {
-                retries,
-                backup_quotes,
-            },
+            None => Self::RemoteDiscovery { retries },
         }
     }
 }
@@ -63,33 +57,21 @@ pub struct ExecutionRequest {
     strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
 }
 
-struct DiscoverySession {
-    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
-    quotes: QuoteStream<Locator>,
+pub struct ExecutionOutput {
+    pub output: Vec<u8>,
+    pub completion_tokens: u32,
 }
 
-struct QuotedDriver {
-    _endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
-    quote_id: String,
-    driver: Box<dyn ExecuteDriver>,
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+struct AcceptedQuote {
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
 }
 
-impl QuotedDriver {
-    fn new<D>(endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>, quote_id: String, driver: D) -> Self
-    where
-        D: ExecuteDriver + 'static,
-    {
-        Self {
-            _endpoint: endpoint,
-            quote_id,
-            driver: Box::new(driver),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub struct ExecutionOutput {
-    pub output: Vec<u8>,
-    pub completion_tokens: u32,
+#[derive(Debug)]
+enum QuoteCandidateError {
+    Declined(tonic::Status),
+    Connect(anyhow::Error),
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
@@ -146,43 +128,31 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match route {
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
-                retries,
-                backup_quotes,
-            } => {
-                self.execute_discovered(*retries, *backup_quotes, sink)
-                    .await
-            }
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => self.execute_discovered(*retries, sink).await,
             ExecutionRoute::Local => {
-                let executor = self.runtime.require_local_executor()?;
-                let quoted = self
-                    .quote_driver(None, executor, || "local quote failed".to_string())
+                let mut executor = self.runtime.require_local_executor()?;
+                let quote = self
+                    .quote_with_driver(&mut executor, || "local quote failed".to_string())
                     .await?;
-                self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await
+                self.execute_with_driver(&mut executor, quote.quote_id, sink).await
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
-                let endpoint = Arc::new(DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint);
-                let channel = ExecuteService::connect(&endpoint, (*node_id).into())
-                    .await
-                    .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
-                let quoted = self
-                    .quote_driver(Some(endpoint), RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel), || {
-                        format!("node {node_id} declined quote")
-                    })
-                    .await?;
-                self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await
+                let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+                let quote = self.quote_remote_peer(&endpoint, *node_id).await?;
+                let result = self.execute_remote_quote(&endpoint, quote, sink).await;
+                endpoint.close().await;
+                result
             }
         }
     }
 
-    async fn quote_driver<D>(
+    async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
         &self,
-        endpoint: Option<Arc<Endpoint>>,
-        mut driver: D,
+        driver: &mut D,
         context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedDriver>
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse>
     where
-        D: ExecuteDriver + 'static,
+        D: ExecuteDriver,
     {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let quote = driver
@@ -195,95 +165,161 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "quote rpc completed"
         );
-        Ok(QuotedDriver::new(endpoint, quote.quote_id, driver))
+        Ok(quote)
     }
 
-    async fn start_discovery_session(&self) -> anyhow::Result<DiscoverySession> {
-        let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?;
-        let endpoint = Arc::new(bound.endpoint);
-        let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
-        let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
-
-        let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
-        registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
-        registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
-
-        let locator = registry
-            .find::<ExecuteService>()
-            .timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT)
-            .start();
+    async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
+        Ok(Arc::new(
+            Endpoint::builder()
+                .bind()
+                .await
+                .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
+        ))
+    }
 
-        Ok(DiscoverySession {
-            endpoint,
-            quotes: QuoteStream::from_request(locator, self.quote_req.clone()),
-        })
+    async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
+        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+        endpoint: &Endpoint,
+        peer_id: EndpointId,
+    ) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteCandidateError> {
+        let start = Instant::now();
+        let channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, peer_id.into())
+            .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
+            .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
+        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
+        let quote = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+            Ok(quote) => quote,
+            Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
+        };
+        debug!(
+            quote_id = %quote.quote_id,
+            ttl_ms = quote.ttl_ms,
+            %peer_id,
+            quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "quote rpc completed"
+        );
+        Ok(AcceptedQuote { peer_id, quote })
     }
 
-    async fn next_accepted_execution(
+    async fn quote_remote_peer(
         &self,
-        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedDriver> {
-        let mut last_decline = None;
-        let mut last_connect_error = None;
-
-        while let Some(result) = discovery.quotes.next().await {
-            match result {
-                Ok((client, quote)) => {
-                    return Ok(QuotedDriver::new(
-                        Some(discovery.endpoint.clone()),
-                        quote.quote_id,
-                        client,
-                    ));
-                }
-                Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)) => {
-                    info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
-                    last_decline = Some(status);
+        endpoint: &Endpoint,
+        peer_id: EndpointId,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+        Self::quote_remote_endpoint(&self.quote_req, endpoint, peer_id)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| match err {
+                QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status) => {
+                    anyhow::Error::from(status).context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
                 }
-                Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err)) => {
-                    debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
-                    last_connect_error = Some(err);
+                QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
+            })
+    }
+
+    async fn discover_remote_quote(&self, endpoint: &Endpoint) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+        let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
+
+        let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+        registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
+        registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, bindings.dht));
+
+        let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
+        timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
+            let mut last_decline = None;
+            let mut last_connect_error = None;
+            futures::pin_mut!(peers);
+
+            while let Some(result) = peers.next().await {
+                match result {
+                    Ok(peer) => {
+                        let peer_id = peer.id();
+                        match Self::quote_remote_endpoint(&self.quote_req, endpoint, peer_id).await {
+                            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
+                            Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
+                                info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
+                                last_decline = Some(status);
+                            }
+                            Err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err)) => {
+                                debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
+                                last_connect_error = Some(err);
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    Err(err) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
                 }
             }
-        }
 
-        if let Some(status) = last_decline {
-            anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
-        }
-        if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
-            return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
-        }
+            if let Some(status) = last_decline {
+                anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
+            }
+            if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
+                return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
+            }
 
-        anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
+            anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("discovery timed out")?
+    }
+
+    async fn execute_remote_quote(
+        &self,
+        endpoint: &Endpoint,
+        quote: AcceptedQuote,
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(
+            ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, quote.peer_id.into())
+                .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+                .await
+                .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", quote.peer_id))?,
+        );
+        self.execute_with_driver(&mut driver, quote.quote.quote_id, sink)
+            .await
     }
 
     async fn execute_discovered(
         &self,
         retries: usize,
-        backup_quotes: usize,
         sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let mut discovery = self.start_discovery_session().await?;
-        let mut buffered = VecDeque::new();
         let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
 
         info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
 
         for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-            let prepared = match buffered.pop_front() {
-                Some(prepared) => prepared,
-                None => self.next_accepted_execution(&mut discovery).await?,
+            let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+            let quote = self.discover_remote_quote(&endpoint).await?;
+            let peer_id = quote.peer_id;
+            let mut committed = false;
+            let mut tracked_sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+                if !output.is_empty() {
+                    committed = true;
+                }
+                sink(output)
             };
 
-            match self
-                .execute_with_prefetch(prepared, &mut discovery, &mut buffered, backup_quotes, sink)
-                .await
-            {
+            let result = self.execute_remote_quote(&endpoint, quote, &mut tracked_sink).await;
+            endpoint.close().await;
+
+            match result {
                 Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
                 Err(err) => {
+                    if committed {
+                        return Err(err.context(format!(
+                            "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
+                        )));
+                    }
                     if attempt == max_attempts {
                         return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
                     }
-                    warn!(attempt, "execution failed, trying next provider: {err:#}");
+                    warn!(
+                        attempt,
+                        %peer_id,
+                        "execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}"
+                    );
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -291,44 +327,20 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
     }
 
-    async fn execute_with_prefetch(
+    async fn execute_with_driver<D>(
         &self,
-        quoted: QuotedDriver,
-        discovery: &mut DiscoverySession,
-        buffered: &mut VecDeque<QuotedDriver>,
-        backup_quotes: usize,
+        driver: &mut D,
+        quote_id: String,
         sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let mut execute_fut = Box::pin(async move { self.execute_quoted(quoted, sink).await });
-        let mut discovery_done = false;
-
-        loop {
-            tokio::select! {
-                result = &mut execute_fut => return result,
-                result = self.next_accepted_execution(discovery), if !discovery_done && buffered.len() < backup_quotes => {
-                    match result {
-                        Ok(prepared) => buffered.push_back(prepared),
-                        Err(err) => {
-                            debug!("no more backup providers available: {err:#}");
-                            discovery_done = true;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_quoted(
-        &self,
-        mut quoted: QuotedDriver,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+    where
+        D: ExecuteDriver,
+    {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let stream_start = Instant::now();
-        let mut stream = quoted
-            .driver
+        let mut stream = driver
             .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: quoted.quote_id.clone(),
+                quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
                 stream_batch_size: Some(1),
             })
             .await
@@ -343,7 +355,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
             if !first_event_logged {
                 debug!(
-                    quote_id = %quoted.quote_id,
+                    quote_id = %quote_id,
                     stream_open_ms,
                     first_event_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "execute stream first event"
@@ -364,7 +376,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             }
             if !first_output_logged && output.len() > had_output {
                 debug!(
-                    quote_id = %quoted.quote_id,
+                    quote_id = %quote_id,
                     stream_open_ms,
                     first_output_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                     "execute stream first output"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 4a66705..40c0a20 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -116,9 +116,6 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery path only)
         #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
         retries: usize,
-        /// Number of accepted backup quotes to pre-fetch
-        #[arg(long = "backup-quotes", default_value_t = 2)]
-        backup_quotes: usize,
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
         #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["verify_local", "node_id"])]
         local: bool,
@@ -301,7 +298,6 @@ async fn main() {
             prompt,
             max_seq,
             retries,
-            backup_quotes,
             local,
             verify_local,
         } => {
@@ -311,7 +307,6 @@ async fn main() {
                 prompt,
                 max_seq,
                 retries,
-                backup_quotes,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
             })
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 8511f44..f2a6eab 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ impl Executor {
         status: ExecutionStatus,
     ) {
         let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
-        info!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
+        debug!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
 
         if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(execution_id, status, output) {
             warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {error}");
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 47f7d48..7eb1412 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
             match next_step {
                 BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached) => {
-                    info!(
+                    debug!(
                         model = %locator.model_id,
                         requested_revision = %locator.revision,
                         %program_id,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 464ef63..48a059a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::time::Instant;
-use tracing::{info, warn};
+use tracing::warn;
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteWorker {
     tx: SyncSender<ExecuteJob>,
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             accepted_at,
         } = job;
 
-        info!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
+        debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
         debug!(
             execution_id = %execution_id,
             queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index fd0e913..bede4ca 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,10 @@
-use std::future::Future;
-use std::pin::Pin;
 use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 
-use futures::stream::{FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
 use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use thiserror::Error;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::IntoAddressLookupError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
@@ -16,30 +12,6 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
     N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::BindError;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::Locator;
-
-use crate::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
-use crate::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
-
-/// An accepted quote: the gRPC client and the quote response.
-pub type AcceptedQuote = (RemoteExecuteDriver, GetQuoteResponse);
-
-/// Errors surfaced by the quote stream.
-pub enum QuoteError {
-    /// Provider declined the quote request.
-    Declined(tonic::Status),
-    /// Could not connect to a discovered peer.
-    ConnectFailed(tonic_iroh_transport::Error),
-}
-
-impl std::fmt::Display for QuoteError {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
-        match self {
-            QuoteError::Declined(status) => write!(f, "quote declined: {status}"),
-            QuoteError::ConnectFailed(e) => write!(f, "connect failed: {e}"),
-        }
-    }
-}
 
 pub struct DiscoveryBindings {
     pub mdns: MdnsAddressLookup,
@@ -63,6 +35,11 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
         #[source]
         source: IntoAddressLookupError,
     },
+    #[error("failed to initialize DHT client")]
+    BuildDhtClient {
+        #[source]
+        source: std::io::Error,
+    },
     #[error("failed to initialize pkarr client")]
     BuildPkarrClient {
         #[source]
@@ -79,90 +56,6 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
     },
 }
 
-type QuoteFuture = Pin<Box<dyn Future<Output = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>> + Send>>;
-type QuoterFn = Box<dyn Fn(Channel) -> QuoteFuture + Send + Sync>;
-
-/// Races quote requests across discovered providers and yields accepted quotes as they arrive.
-pub struct QuoteStream<S> {
-    locator: S,
-    quoter: QuoterFn,
-    pending: FuturesUnordered<QuoteFuture>,
-    discovery_done: bool,
-}
-
-impl<S> QuoteStream<S> {
-    fn new(locator: S, quoter: QuoterFn) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            locator,
-            quoter,
-            pending: FuturesUnordered::new(),
-            discovery_done: false,
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn poll_pending(
-        &mut self,
-        cx: &mut Context<'_>,
-    ) -> Poll<Option<Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>>> {
-        match Pin::new(&mut self.pending).poll_next(cx) {
-            Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(accepted))),
-            Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))),
-            Poll::Ready(None) | Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl QuoteStream<Locator> {
-    pub fn from_request(locator: Locator, quote_req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Self {
-        Self::new(
-            locator,
-            Box::new(move |channel| {
-                let quote_req = quote_req.clone();
-                Box::pin(try_quote(channel, quote_req))
-            }),
-        )
-    }
-}
-
-impl<S> Stream for QuoteStream<S>
-where
-    S: Stream<Item = tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>> + Unpin,
-{
-    type Item = Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError>;
-
-    fn poll_next(self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
-        let this = self.get_mut();
-
-        if let Poll::Ready(item) = this.poll_pending(cx) {
-            return Poll::Ready(item);
-        }
-
-        if !this.discovery_done {
-            match Pin::new(&mut this.locator).poll_next(cx) {
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(channel))) => {
-                    this.pending.push((this.quoter)(channel));
-                    if let Poll::Ready(item) = this.poll_pending(cx) {
-                        return Poll::Ready(item);
-                    }
-                }
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(err))) => {
-                    return Poll::Ready(Some(Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(err))));
-                }
-                Poll::Ready(None) => {
-                    this.discovery_done = true;
-                }
-                Poll::Pending => {}
-            }
-        }
-
-        if this.discovery_done && this.pending.is_empty() {
-            Poll::Ready(None)
-        } else {
-            Poll::Pending
-        }
-    }
-}
-
 fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
     if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
         N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
@@ -172,6 +65,18 @@ fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
 }
 
 impl DiscoveryBindings {
+    pub fn client(endpoint_id: EndpointId) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
+        let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+            .advertise(false)
+            .service_name("hellas")
+            .build(endpoint_id)
+            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
+        let dht = Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient {
+            source,
+        })?);
+        Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
+    }
+
     pub fn attach(
         endpoint: &Endpoint,
         advertise_mdns: bool,
@@ -226,119 +131,17 @@ fn build_shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
         .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrClient { source })
 }
 
-async fn try_quote(channel: Channel, req: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteError> {
-    let mut client = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
-    match client.get_quote(req).await {
-        Ok(quote) => Ok((client, quote)),
-        Err(status) => Err(QuoteError::Declined(status)),
-    }
-}
-
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
-    use futures::StreamExt;
-
-    fn mock_channel() -> Channel {
-        tonic::transport::Endpoint::from_static("http://[::1]:1").connect_lazy()
-    }
-
-    fn mock_accepted() -> AcceptedQuote {
-        let client = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(mock_channel());
-        let quote = GetQuoteResponse {
-            quote_id: "test".into(),
-            ..Default::default()
-        };
-        (client, quote)
-    }
-
-    fn mock_quote_stream<I>(
-        items: I,
-        quoter: QuoterFn,
-    ) -> QuoteStream<futures::stream::Iter<std::vec::IntoIter<tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>>>
-    where
-        I: IntoIterator<Item = tonic_iroh_transport::Result<Channel>>,
-    {
-        let stream = futures::stream::iter(items.into_iter().collect::<Vec<_>>());
-        QuoteStream::new(stream, quoter)
-    }
 
-    fn always_accept() -> QuoterFn {
-        Box::new(|_ch| Box::pin(async { Ok(mock_accepted()) }))
-    }
-
-    fn always_decline() -> QuoterFn {
-        Box::new(|_ch| {
-            Box::pin(async {
-                Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied(
-                    "declined",
-                )))
-            })
-        })
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn empty_stream_yields_none() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![], always_accept());
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn single_accepted_quote() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_accept());
-        let item = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(item.is_some());
-        assert!(item.unwrap().is_ok());
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn connect_errors_forwarded() {
-        let items = vec![Err(tonic_iroh_transport::Error::connection("test error"))];
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, always_accept());
-        let item = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(item.is_some());
-        assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(_))));
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn declines_forwarded_as_errors() {
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(vec![Ok(mock_channel())], always_decline());
-        let item = qs.next().await;
-        assert!(item.is_some());
-        assert!(matches!(item.unwrap(), Err(QuoteError::Declined(_))));
-        assert!(qs.next().await.is_none());
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn mixed_accept_and_decline() {
-        let call_count = std::sync::Arc::new(std::sync::atomic::AtomicUsize::new(0));
-        let counter = call_count.clone();
-        let quoter: QuoterFn = Box::new(move |_ch| {
-            let n = counter.fetch_add(1, std::sync::atomic::Ordering::SeqCst);
-            Box::pin(async move {
-                if n.is_multiple_of(2) {
-                    Ok(mock_accepted())
-                } else {
-                    Err(QuoteError::Declined(tonic::Status::permission_denied("no")))
-                }
-            })
-        });
-
-        let items = vec![Ok(mock_channel()), Ok(mock_channel()), Ok(mock_channel())];
-        let mut qs = mock_quote_stream(items, quoter);
-
-        let mut accepted = 0;
-        let mut declined = 0;
-        while let Some(result) = qs.next().await {
-            match result {
-                Ok(_) => accepted += 1,
-                Err(QuoteError::Declined(_)) => declined += 1,
-                Err(QuoteError::ConnectFailed(_)) => panic!("unexpected connect error"),
-            }
-        }
-        assert_eq!(accepted, 2);
-        assert_eq!(declined, 1);
+    #[test]
+    fn client_bindings_builds_unattached_resources() {
+        let mut bytes = [0u8; 32];
+        bytes[31] = 1;
+        let endpoint_id = EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes).expect("valid endpoint id");
+        let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint_id).expect("client bindings");
+        let _ = bindings.mdns;
+        let _ = bindings.dht;
     }
 }

From b352237ef200f93664c778f1d075bef81434e735 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:37:16 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 021/105] fix: iroh 0.97, catgrad serialization

---
 Cargo.lock                                    | 408 +++++++++++++-----
 Cargo.toml                                    |  11 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs            |   6 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |   6 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |  17 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  52 +--
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  11 +
 crates/cli/src/metrics.rs                     |  42 ++
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |   3 -
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   9 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs           |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |  23 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |   4 +-
 16 files changed, 433 insertions(+), 166 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/metrics.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 6e55bc7..281d43c 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -23,6 +23,41 @@ version = "2.0.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "320119579fcad9c21884f5c4861d16174d0e06250625266f50fe6898340abefa"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "aead"
+version = "0.5.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d122413f284cf2d62fb1b7db97e02edb8cda96d769b16e443a4f6195e35662b0"
+dependencies = [
+ "crypto-common 0.1.7",
+ "generic-array",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "aes"
+version = "0.8.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b169f7a6d4742236a0a00c541b845991d0ac43e546831af1249753ab4c3aa3a0"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "cipher",
+ "cpufeatures",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "aes-gcm"
+version = "0.10.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "831010a0f742e1209b3bcea8fab6a8e149051ba6099432c8cb2cc117dec3ead1"
+dependencies = [
+ "aead",
+ "aes",
+ "cipher",
+ "ctr",
+ "ghash",
+ "subtle",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "ahash"
 version = "0.8.12"
@@ -417,6 +452,26 @@ version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2af50177e190e07a26ab74f8b1efbfe2ef87da2116221318cb1c2e82baf7de06"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bincode"
+version = "2.0.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "36eaf5d7b090263e8150820482d5d93cd964a81e4019913c972f4edcc6edb740"
+dependencies = [
+ "bincode_derive",
+ "serde",
+ "unty",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "bincode_derive"
+version = "2.0.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "bf95709a440f45e986983918d0e8a1f30a9b1df04918fc828670606804ac3c09"
+dependencies = [
+ "virtue",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bindgen_cuda"
 version = "0.1.6"
@@ -577,7 +632,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "candle-kernels",
  "candle-metal-kernels",
  "candle-ug",
- "cudarc 0.19.3",
+ "cudarc 0.19.4",
  "float8 0.6.1",
  "gemm 0.19.0",
  "half",
@@ -643,7 +698,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -653,7 +708,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -671,8 +726,9 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#1c9aae27b4d09f80c3e6fd8485b009816ffeb4e0"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
 dependencies = [
+ "bincode",
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
@@ -734,6 +790,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cipher"
+version = "0.4.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "773f3b9af64447d2ce9850330c473515014aa235e6a783b02db81ff39e4a3dad"
+dependencies = [
+ "crypto-common 0.1.7",
+ "inout",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "clap"
 version = "4.6.0"
@@ -1039,6 +1105,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "hybrid-array",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ctr"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0369ee1ad671834580515889b80f2ea915f23b8be8d0daa4bbaf2ac5c7590835"
+dependencies = [
+ "cipher",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cudarc"
 version = "0.17.8"
@@ -1051,9 +1126,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cudarc"
-version = "0.19.3"
+version = "0.19.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6468cb7fa330840f3ebcd8df51edc0e7bf5c18df524792ce6004c6821851cdf3"
+checksum = "f071cd6a7b5d51607df76aa2d426aaabc7a74bc6bdb885b8afa63a880572ad9b"
 dependencies = [
  "float8 0.7.0",
  "half",
@@ -1338,6 +1413,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "litrs",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "dtoa"
+version = "1.0.11"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "4c3cf4824e2d5f025c7b531afcb2325364084a16806f6d47fbc1f5fbd9960590"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "dyn-clone"
 version = "1.0.20"
@@ -1605,7 +1686,7 @@ version = "0.6.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "719a903cc23e4a89e87962c2a80fdb45cdaad0983a89bd150bb57b4c8571a7d5"
 dependencies = [
- "cudarc 0.19.3",
+ "cudarc 0.19.4",
  "half",
  "num-traits",
  "rand",
@@ -2118,6 +2199,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasip3",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ghash"
+version = "0.5.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f0d8a4362ccb29cb0b265253fb0a2728f592895ee6854fd9bc13f2ffda266ff1"
+dependencies = [
+ "opaque-debug",
+ "polyval",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "gif"
 version = "0.14.1"
@@ -2247,6 +2338,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry",
  "opentelemetry-otlp",
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
+ "prometheus-client",
  "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -2790,6 +2882,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "web-time",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "inout"
+version = "0.1.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "879f10e63c20629ecabbb64a8010319738c66a5cd0c29b02d63d272b03751d01"
+dependencies = [
+ "generic-array",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "interpolate_name"
 version = "0.2.4"
@@ -2821,9 +2922,9 @@ checksum = "d98f6fed1fde3f8c21bc40a1abb88dd75e67924f9cffc3ef95607bad8017f8e2"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iri-string"
-version = "0.7.10"
+version = "0.7.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c91338f0783edbd6195decb37bae672fd3b165faffb89bf7b9e6942f8b1a731a"
+checksum = "d8e7418f59cc01c88316161279a7f665217ae316b388e58a0d10e29f54f1e5eb"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
  "serde",
@@ -2831,9 +2932,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh"
-version = "0.96.1"
+version = "0.97.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5236da4d5681f317ec393c8fe2b7e3d360d31c6bb40383991d0b7429ca5ad117"
+checksum = "feb56e7e4b0ec7fba7efa6a236b016a52b5d927d50244aceb9e20566159b1a32"
 dependencies = [
  "backon",
  "bytes",
@@ -2845,22 +2946,22 @@ dependencies = [
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
  "hickory-resolver",
  "http",
- "igd-next",
+ "ipnet",
  "iroh-base",
  "iroh-metrics",
- "iroh-quinn",
- "iroh-quinn-proto",
- "iroh-quinn-udp",
  "iroh-relay",
  "n0-error",
  "n0-future",
  "n0-watcher",
- "netdev",
  "netwatch",
+ "noq",
+ "noq-proto",
+ "noq-udp",
  "papaya",
  "pin-project",
  "pkarr",
  "pkcs8",
+ "portable-atomic",
  "portmapper",
  "rand",
  "reqwest 0.12.28",
@@ -2885,9 +2986,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh-base"
-version = "0.96.1"
+version = "0.97.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "20c99d836a1c99e037e98d1bf3ef209c3a4df97555a00ce9510eb78eccdf5567"
+checksum = "55a354e3396b62c14717ee807dfee9a7f43f6dad47e4ac0fd1d49f1ffad14ef0"
 dependencies = [
  "curve25519-dalek",
  "data-encoding",
@@ -2931,71 +3032,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "iroh-quinn"
-version = "0.16.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "034ed21f34c657a123d39525d948c885aacba59508805e4dd67d71f022e7151b"
-dependencies = [
- "bytes",
- "cfg_aliases",
- "iroh-quinn-proto",
- "iroh-quinn-udp",
- "pin-project-lite",
- "rustc-hash",
- "rustls",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
- "thiserror 2.0.18",
- "tokio",
- "tokio-stream",
- "tracing",
- "web-time",
-]
-
-[[package]]
-name = "iroh-quinn-proto"
-version = "0.15.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0de99ad8adc878ee0e68509ad256152ce23b8bbe45f5539d04e179630aca40a9"
-dependencies = [
- "bytes",
- "derive_more",
- "enum-assoc",
- "fastbloom",
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
- "identity-hash",
- "lru-slab",
- "rand",
- "ring",
- "rustc-hash",
- "rustls",
- "rustls-pki-types",
- "slab",
- "sorted-index-buffer",
- "thiserror 2.0.18",
- "tinyvec",
- "tracing",
- "web-time",
-]
-
-[[package]]
-name = "iroh-quinn-udp"
-version = "0.8.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f981dadd5a072a9e0efcd24bdcc388e570073f7e51b33505ceb1ef4668c80c86"
-dependencies = [
- "cfg_aliases",
- "libc",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
- "tracing",
- "windows-sys 0.61.2",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh-relay"
-version = "0.96.1"
+version = "0.97.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cd2b63e654b9dec799a73372cdc79b529ca6c7248c0c8de7da78a02e3a46f03c"
+checksum = "d786b260cadfe82ae0b6a9e372e8c78949096a06c857d1c3521355cefced0f55"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "bytes",
@@ -3010,11 +3051,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper-util",
  "iroh-base",
  "iroh-metrics",
- "iroh-quinn",
- "iroh-quinn-proto",
  "lru",
  "n0-error",
  "n0-future",
+ "noq",
+ "noq-proto",
  "num_enum",
  "pin-project",
  "pkarr",
@@ -3525,7 +3566,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
  "mac-addr",
  "netlink-packet-core",
- "netlink-packet-route 0.29.0",
+ "netlink-packet-route",
  "netlink-sys",
  "objc2-core-foundation",
  "objc2-system-configuration",
@@ -3543,18 +3584,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "paste",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "netlink-packet-route"
-version = "0.28.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4ce3636fa715e988114552619582b530481fd5ef176a1e5c1bf024077c2c9445"
-dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.11.0",
- "libc",
- "log",
- "netlink-packet-core",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "netlink-packet-route"
 version = "0.29.0"
@@ -3596,15 +3625,14 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "netwatch"
-version = "0.14.0"
+version = "0.15.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "454b8c0759b2097581f25ed5180b4a1d14c324fde6d0734932a288e044d06232"
+checksum = "3b1b27babe89ef9f2237bc6c028bea24fa84163a1b6f8f17ff93573ebd7d861f"
 dependencies = [
  "atomic-waker",
  "bytes",
  "cfg_aliases",
  "derive_more",
- "iroh-quinn-udp",
  "js-sys",
  "libc",
  "n0-error",
@@ -3612,9 +3640,10 @@ dependencies = [
  "n0-watcher",
  "netdev",
  "netlink-packet-core",
- "netlink-packet-route 0.28.0",
+ "netlink-packet-route",
  "netlink-proto",
  "netlink-sys",
+ "noq-udp",
  "objc2-core-foundation",
  "objc2-system-configuration",
  "pin-project-lite",
@@ -3661,6 +3690,67 @@ version = "0.3.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0676bb32a98c1a483ce53e500a81ad9c3d5b3f7c920c28c24e9cb0980d0b5bc8"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "noq"
+version = "0.17.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8df966fb44ac763bc86da97fa6c811c54ae82ef656575949f93c6dae0c9f09bf"
+dependencies = [
+ "bytes",
+ "cfg_aliases",
+ "noq-proto",
+ "noq-udp",
+ "pin-project-lite",
+ "rustc-hash",
+ "rustls",
+ "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tokio",
+ "tokio-stream",
+ "tracing",
+ "web-time",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "noq-proto"
+version = "0.16.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "5c61b72abd670eebc05b5cf720e077b04a3ef3354bc7bc19f1c3524cb424db7b"
+dependencies = [
+ "aes-gcm",
+ "bytes",
+ "derive_more",
+ "enum-assoc",
+ "fastbloom",
+ "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "identity-hash",
+ "lru-slab",
+ "rand",
+ "ring",
+ "rustc-hash",
+ "rustls",
+ "rustls-pki-types",
+ "slab",
+ "sorted-index-buffer",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tinyvec",
+ "tracing",
+ "web-time",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "noq-udp"
+version = "0.9.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "bb9be4fedd6b98f3ba82ccd3506f4d0219fb723c3f97c67e12fe1494aa020e44"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg_aliases",
+ "libc",
+ "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "tracing",
+ "windows-sys 0.61.2",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "ntimestamp"
 version = "1.0.0"
@@ -3951,6 +4041,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "pkg-config",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "opaque-debug"
+version = "0.3.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c08d65885ee38876c4f86fa503fb49d7b507c2b62552df7c70b2fce627e06381"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "open-hypergraphs"
 version = "0.3.1"
@@ -4277,6 +4373,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "miniz_oxide",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "polyval"
+version = "0.6.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9d1fe60d06143b2430aa532c94cfe9e29783047f06c0d7fd359a9a51b729fa25"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "cpufeatures",
+ "opaque-debug",
+ "universal-hash",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "portable-atomic"
 version = "1.13.1"
@@ -4288,9 +4396,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "portmapper"
-version = "0.14.0"
+version = "0.15.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7d2a8825353ace3285138da3378b1e21860d60351942f7aa3b99b13b41f80318"
+checksum = "74748bc706fa6b6aebac6bbe0bbe0de806b384cb5c557ea974f771360a4e3858"
 dependencies = [
  "base64 0.22.1",
  "bytes",
@@ -4412,6 +4520,29 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "prometheus-client"
+version = "0.24.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e4500adecd7af8e0e9f4dbce15cfee07ce913fbf6ad605cc468b83f2d531ee94"
+dependencies = [
+ "dtoa",
+ "itoa",
+ "parking_lot",
+ "prometheus-client-derive-encode",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "prometheus-client-derive-encode"
+version = "0.5.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9adf1691c04c0a5ff46ff8f262b58beb07b0dbb61f96f9f54f6cbd82106ed87f"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "proptest"
 version = "1.10.0"
@@ -5484,18 +5615,18 @@ checksum = "7da8b5736845d9f2fcb837ea5d9e2628564b3b043a70948a3f0b778838c5fb4f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "strum"
-version = "0.27.2"
+version = "0.28.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "af23d6f6c1a224baef9d3f61e287d2761385a5b88fdab4eb4c6f11aeb54c4bcf"
+checksum = "9628de9b8791db39ceda2b119bbe13134770b56c138ec1d3af810d045c04f9bd"
 dependencies = [
  "strum_macros",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "strum_macros"
-version = "0.27.2"
+version = "0.28.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7695ce3845ea4b33927c055a39dc438a45b059f7c1b3d91d38d10355fb8cbca7"
+checksum = "ab85eea0270ee17587ed4156089e10b9e6880ee688791d45a905f5b1ca36f664"
 dependencies = [
  "heck",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -5885,18 +6016,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_datetime"
-version = "1.0.1+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.1.0+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9b320e741db58cac564e26c607d3cc1fdc4a88fd36c879568c07856ed83ff3e9"
+checksum = "97251a7c317e03ad83774a8752a7e81fb6067740609f75ea2b585b569a59198f"
 dependencies = [
  "serde_core",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_edit"
-version = "0.25.5+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "0.25.6+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8ca1a40644a28bce036923f6a431df0b34236949d111cc07cb6dca830c9ef2e1"
+checksum = "0db3bae107c9522f86d361697dee1d7386a2ddcf659d5aea5159819a21a3c4a7"
 dependencies = [
  "indexmap",
  "toml_datetime",
@@ -5906,9 +6037,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_parser"
-version = "1.0.10+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.1.0+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7df25b4befd31c4816df190124375d5a20c6b6921e2cad937316de3fccd63420"
+checksum = "2334f11ee363607eb04df9b8fc8a13ca1715a72ba8662a26ac285c98aabb4011"
 dependencies = [
  "winnow",
 ]
@@ -5941,6 +6072,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
  "tracing",
+ "zstd",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -5957,9 +6089,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.4.0"
+version = "0.5.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "20ee30ae7fb3960a4900ba749a55c5104dfaa1f0c0413ea13178bb4efcdce188"
+checksum = "92d027021002e30b037b362de30fb4fda5bd6a1cde78be93159bec5a66c17191"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
@@ -6293,12 +6425,28 @@ version = "0.5.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "81e544489bf3d8ef66c953931f56617f423cd4b5494be343d9b9d3dda037b9a3"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "universal-hash"
+version = "0.5.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "fc1de2c688dc15305988b563c3854064043356019f97a4b46276fe734c4f07ea"
+dependencies = [
+ "crypto-common 0.1.7",
+ "subtle",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "untrusted"
 version = "0.9.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "8ecb6da28b8a351d773b68d5825ac39017e680750f980f3a1a85cd8dd28a47c1"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "unty"
+version = "0.0.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6d49784317cd0d1ee7ec5c716dd598ec5b4483ea832a2dced265471cc0f690ae"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "ureq"
 version = "2.12.1"
@@ -6473,6 +6621,12 @@ version = "0.9.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0b928f33d975fc6ad9f86c8f283853ad26bdd5b10b7f1542aa2fa15e2289105a"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "virtue"
+version = "0.0.18"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "051eb1abcf10076295e815102942cc58f9d5e3b4560e46e53c21e8ff6f3af7b1"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "wait-timeout"
 version = "0.2.1"
@@ -7406,6 +7560,34 @@ version = "1.0.21"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b8848ee67ecc8aedbaf3e4122217aff892639231befc6a1b58d29fff4c2cabaa"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "zstd"
+version = "0.13.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e91ee311a569c327171651566e07972200e76fcfe2242a4fa446149a3881c08a"
+dependencies = [
+ "zstd-safe",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zstd-safe"
+version = "7.2.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8f49c4d5f0abb602a93fb8736af2a4f4dd9512e36f7f570d66e65ff867ed3b9d"
+dependencies = [
+ "zstd-sys",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "zstd-sys"
+version = "2.0.16+zstd.1.5.7"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "91e19ebc2adc8f83e43039e79776e3fda8ca919132d68a1fed6a5faca2683748"
+dependencies = [
+ "cc",
+ "pkg-config",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "zune-core"
 version = "0.5.1"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 4864f9e..2579963 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -20,10 +20,10 @@ documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
-tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "sync", "time"] }
+tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.4", default-features = false }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.5", default-features = false }
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
@@ -42,3 +42,10 @@ serde_json = "1"
 # catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
 # catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
 # catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+
+# [patch.crates-io]
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
+
+# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
+# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 3c6c9cd..42c8ce5 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 futures = "0.3"
 axum = "0.8"
+prometheus-client = "0.24"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 2dd9306..800208e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -14,9 +14,15 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub retries: usize,
     pub local: bool,
     pub verify_local: bool,
+    pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
+    if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
+        let registry = std::sync::Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
+    }
+
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
     let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&options.prompt)?;
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index af5e3f0..065b695 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub retries: usize,
     pub default_max_tokens: u32,
     pub force_model: Option<String>,
+    pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
 }
 
 type SseSender = mpsc::UnboundedSender<Result<Event, Infallible>>;
@@ -55,6 +56,11 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
 
+    if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
+        let registry = Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
+    }
+
     println!("Hellas gateway listening on http://{addr}");
     println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
     println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index ddcdb2e..134f97b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,8 @@ use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::PathId;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{AddrFilter, DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, TransportBuilder};
@@ -141,9 +142,15 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     queue_size: usize,
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
+    let make_builder = || {
+        Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
+            .clear_address_lookup()
+            .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns().addr_filter(AddrFilter::ip_only()))
+            .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
+    };
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
         // Explicit port: fail if it can't bind.
-        Endpoint::builder()
+        make_builder()
             .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port))?
             .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port, 0, 0))?
             .bind()
@@ -154,7 +161,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         let mut endpoint = None;
         for offset in 0..MAX_PORT_RETRIES {
             let p = DEFAULT_PORT.wrapping_add(offset);
-            match Endpoint::builder()
+            match make_builder()
                 .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p))
                 .and_then(|b| b.bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p, 0, 0)))
             {
@@ -200,8 +207,8 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
     preload_startup_weights(&executor, &preload_weights).await?;
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
-        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
-        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
     let execute_service =
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index febef61..1a040a9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId, endpoint::presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -62,10 +62,10 @@ pub struct ExecutionOutput {
     pub completion_tokens: u32,
 }
 
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-struct AcceptedQuote {
+struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
+    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
@@ -138,8 +138,10 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
                 let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-                let quote = self.quote_remote_peer(&endpoint, *node_id).await?;
-                let result = self.execute_remote_quote(&endpoint, quote, sink).await;
+                let mut quote = self.quote_remote_peer(&endpoint, *node_id).await?;
+                let result = self
+                    .execute_with_driver(&mut quote.driver, quote.quote.quote_id, sink)
+                    .await;
                 endpoint.close().await;
                 result
             }
@@ -170,8 +172,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 
     async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
         Ok(Arc::new(
-            Endpoint::builder()
-                .bind()
+            Endpoint::bind(presets::N0)
                 .await
                 .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
         ))
@@ -181,7 +182,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
         endpoint: &Endpoint,
         peer_id: EndpointId,
-    ) -> Result<AcceptedQuote, QuoteCandidateError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, peer_id.into())
             .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
@@ -200,14 +201,18 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
             "quote rpc completed"
         );
-        Ok(AcceptedQuote { peer_id, quote })
+        Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
+            peer_id,
+            quote,
+            driver,
+        })
     }
 
     async fn quote_remote_peer(
         &self,
         endpoint: &Endpoint,
         peer_id: EndpointId,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
         Self::quote_remote_endpoint(&self.quote_req, endpoint, peer_id)
             .await
             .map_err(|err| match err {
@@ -218,7 +223,10 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             })
     }
 
-    async fn discover_remote_quote(&self, endpoint: &Endpoint) -> anyhow::Result<AcceptedQuote> {
+    async fn discover_remote_quote(
+        &self,
+        endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
         let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
 
         let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
@@ -264,22 +272,6 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         .context("discovery timed out")?
     }
 
-    async fn execute_remote_quote(
-        &self,
-        endpoint: &Endpoint,
-        quote: AcceptedQuote,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(
-            ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, quote.peer_id.into())
-                .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
-                .await
-                .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", quote.peer_id))?,
-        );
-        self.execute_with_driver(&mut driver, quote.quote.quote_id, sink)
-            .await
-    }
-
     async fn execute_discovered(
         &self,
         retries: usize,
@@ -291,7 +283,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 
         for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
             let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-            let quote = self.discover_remote_quote(&endpoint).await?;
+            let mut quote = self.discover_remote_quote(&endpoint).await?;
             let peer_id = quote.peer_id;
             let mut committed = false;
             let mut tracked_sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
@@ -301,7 +293,9 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
                 sink(output)
             };
 
-            let result = self.execute_remote_quote(&endpoint, quote, &mut tracked_sink).await;
+            let result = self
+                .execute_with_driver(&mut quote.driver, quote.quote.quote_id, &mut tracked_sink)
+                .await;
             endpoint.close().await;
 
             match result {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 40c0a20..7f8606a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
 mod execution;
+mod metrics;
 mod text_output;
 
 #[derive(Parser)]
@@ -90,6 +91,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Override request model and force this HuggingFace model id, optionally with @revision
         #[arg(long = "force-model")]
         force_model: Option<String>,
+        /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
+        #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
+        metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     },
     /// Check health of a remote node
     Health {
@@ -126,6 +130,9 @@ enum Commands {
             conflicts_with = "local"
         )]
         verify_local: bool,
+        /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
+        #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
+        metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     },
     /// Discover peers and log network events
     Monitor {
@@ -276,6 +283,7 @@ async fn main() {
             retries,
             default_max_tokens,
             force_model,
+            metrics_port,
         } => {
             commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
                 host,
@@ -288,6 +296,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 retries,
                 default_max_tokens,
                 force_model,
+                metrics_port,
             })
             .await
         }
@@ -300,6 +309,7 @@ async fn main() {
             retries,
             local,
             verify_local,
+            metrics_port,
         } => {
             commands::execute::run(commands::execute::ExecuteOptions {
                 node_id,
@@ -309,6 +319,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 retries,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
+                metrics_port,
             })
             .await
         }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fec55e1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+use prometheus_client::encoding::text::encode;
+use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, registry: Arc<Registry>) {
+    let addr: SocketAddr = ([0, 0, 0, 0], port).into();
+
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        let listener = match tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(addr).await {
+            Ok(l) => l,
+            Err(err) => {
+                eprintln!("warning: failed to bind metrics server on {addr}: {err}");
+                return;
+            }
+        };
+
+        let app = axum::Router::new()
+            .route(
+                "/metrics",
+                axum::routing::get(
+                    move |axum::extract::State(reg): axum::extract::State<Arc<Registry>>| async move {
+                        let mut buf = String::new();
+                        if encode(&mut buf, &reg).is_err() {
+                            return (
+                                axum::http::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                                "failed to encode metrics".to_string(),
+                            );
+                        }
+                        (axum::http::StatusCode::OK, buf)
+                    },
+                ),
+            )
+            .with_state(registry);
+
+        info!("prometheus metrics server listening on http://{addr}/metrics");
+
+        if let Err(err) = axum::serve(listener, app).await {
+            eprintln!("warning: metrics server failed: {err}");
+        }
+    });
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index ea3a68f..875af02 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     BackendInit(#[from] BackendInitError),
     #[error(transparent)]
     ModelAssets(#[from] ModelAssetsError),
-    #[error("invalid catgrad program: {0}")]
-    InvalidProgram(#[from] serde_json::Error),
     #[error("LLM error: {0}")]
     Llm(#[from] LLMError),
     #[error("interpreter error: {0}")]
@@ -49,7 +47,6 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
 
             ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)
-            | ExecutorError::InvalidProgram(_)
             | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
 
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index f2a6eab..faf89b7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use crate::state::StateError;
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
@@ -91,7 +92,7 @@ impl Executor {
             Ok(()) => {
                 self.store
                     .mark_running(&execution_id)
-                    .map_err(ExecutorError::from)?;
+                    ?;
                 self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running);
                 Ok(())
             }
@@ -160,3 +161,9 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for StartExecutionError {
         StartExecutionError::Other(error)
     }
 }
+
+impl From<StateError> for StartExecutionError {
+    fn from(error: StateError) -> Self {
+        ExecutorError::from(error).into()
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
index a235758..8e2f087 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) ->
     let program = ProgramSpec::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
     program
-        .normalized_json()
+        .canonical_bytes()
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram { source })
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 3eaceb8..2f5dba6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let program = Program::parse_json(&request.program).map_err(ExecutorError::from)?;
+        let program: Program = request.program.as_slice().try_into()?;
 
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index e613710..eb4ad1c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
 [dependencies]
-tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen", "gzip"] }
+tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen", "gzip", "zstd"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
 futures-core = "0.3"
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index bede4ca..93266a3 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -5,13 +5,13 @@ use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::IntoAddressLookupError;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::AddressLookupBuilderError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
     N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
 };
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::BindError;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{BindError, EndpointError, presets};
 
 pub struct DiscoveryBindings {
     pub mdns: MdnsAddressLookup,
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
     #[error("failed to start mDNS discovery")]
     BuildMdnsLookup {
         #[source]
-        source: IntoAddressLookupError,
+        source: AddressLookupBuilderError,
     },
     #[error("failed to initialize DHT client")]
     BuildDhtClient {
@@ -52,7 +52,12 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
     #[error("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")]
     BuildPkarrLookup {
         #[source]
-        source: IntoAddressLookupError,
+        source: AddressLookupBuilderError,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to access endpoint address lookup services")]
+    AddressLookupUnavailable {
+        #[source]
+        source: EndpointError,
     },
 }
 
@@ -82,12 +87,15 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
         advertise_mdns: bool,
         publish_pkarr: bool,
     ) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
+        let address_lookup = endpoint
+            .address_lookup()
+            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::AddressLookupUnavailable { source })?;
         let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
             .advertise(advertise_mdns)
             .service_name("hellas")
             .build(endpoint.id())
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
-        endpoint.address_lookup().add(mdns.clone());
+        address_lookup.add(mdns.clone());
 
         let shared_pkarr = build_shared_pkarr_client()?;
         let dht = Arc::new(shared_pkarr.dht().ok_or(DiscoveryError::MissingDhtHandle)?);
@@ -101,7 +109,7 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
         let pkarr = pkarr
             .build()
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrLookup { source })?;
-        endpoint.address_lookup().add(pkarr);
+        address_lookup.add(pkarr);
 
         Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
     }
@@ -109,8 +117,7 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
 
 impl DiscoveryEndpoint {
     pub async fn bind() -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
-        let endpoint = Endpoint::builder()
-            .bind()
+        let endpoint = Endpoint::bind(presets::N0)
             .await
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BindEndpoint { source })?;
         let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(&endpoint, false, false)?;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 288a6a5..6f6c7d1 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ impl RemoteExecuteDriver {
 
     fn client(channel: Channel) -> ExecuteClient<Channel> {
         ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
-            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Gzip)
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
             .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
             .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
     }

From 55c82f59e2ff0c247400b806097d72525aa11948 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:18:12 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 022/105] fix: turn down trace config once execution finishes

---
 Cargo.lock                         |  46 +----
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs |  11 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs        | 310 ++++++++++++++++++++---------
 crates/cli/src/main.rs             | 109 +---------
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs   | 133 +++++++++++++
 5 files changed, 374 insertions(+), 235 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 281d43c..2dff726 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -114,21 +114,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "anstream"
-version = "0.6.21"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "43d5b281e737544384e969a5ccad3f1cdd24b48086a0fc1b2a5262a26b8f4f4a"
-dependencies = [
- "anstyle",
- "anstyle-parse 0.2.7",
- "anstyle-query",
- "anstyle-wincon",
- "colorchoice",
- "is_terminal_polyfill",
- "utf8parse",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "anstream"
 version = "1.0.0"
@@ -136,7 +121,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "824a212faf96e9acacdbd09febd34438f8f711fb84e09a8916013cd7815ca28d"
 dependencies = [
  "anstyle",
- "anstyle-parse 1.0.0",
+ "anstyle-parse",
  "anstyle-query",
  "anstyle-wincon",
  "colorchoice",
@@ -150,15 +135,6 @@ version = "1.0.14"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "940b3a0ca603d1eade50a4846a2afffd5ef57a9feac2c0e2ec2e14f9ead76000"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "anstyle-parse"
-version = "0.2.7"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4e7644824f0aa2c7b9384579234ef10eb7efb6a0deb83f9630a49594dd9c15c2"
-dependencies = [
- "utf8parse",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "anstyle-parse"
 version = "1.0.0"
@@ -816,7 +792,7 @@ version = "4.6.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "714a53001bf66416adb0e2ef5ac857140e7dc3a0c48fb28b2f10762fc4b5069f"
 dependencies = [
- "anstream 1.0.0",
+ "anstream",
  "anstyle",
  "clap_lex",
  "strsim",
@@ -1526,20 +1502,20 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "env_filter"
-version = "1.0.0"
+version = "1.0.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7a1c3cc8e57274ec99de65301228b537f1e4eedc1b8e0f9411c6caac8ae7308f"
+checksum = "32e90c2accc4b07a8456ea0debdc2e7587bdd890680d71173a15d4ae604f6eef"
 dependencies = [
  "log",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "env_logger"
-version = "0.11.9"
+version = "0.11.10"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b2daee4ea451f429a58296525ddf28b45a3b64f1acf6587e2067437bb11e218d"
+checksum = "0621c04f2196ac3f488dd583365b9c09be011a4ab8b9f37248ffcc8f6198b56a"
 dependencies = [
- "anstream 0.6.21",
+ "anstream",
  "anstyle",
  "env_filter",
  "log",
@@ -6025,9 +6001,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_edit"
-version = "0.25.6+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "0.25.7+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0db3bae107c9522f86d361697dee1d7386a2ddcf659d5aea5159819a21a3c4a7"
+checksum = "d15b06e6c39068c203e7c1d0bc3944796d867449e7668ef7fa5ea43727cb846e"
 dependencies = [
  "indexmap",
  "toml_datetime",
@@ -6089,9 +6065,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.5.0"
+version = "0.5.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "92d027021002e30b037b362de30fb4fda5bd6a1cde78be93159bec5a66c17191"
+checksum = "f3ce79fe06c6c526e0f8bc9410fcf4d7baa4dae88558aa3ed4c9ada1c6e25b0c"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 800208e..5de33be 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -64,7 +64,16 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         }
         Ok(())
     };
-    let _ = request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await?;
+
+    if request.uses_remote_transport() {
+        let mut prepared = request.prepare().await?;
+        let result = prepared.run(&mut stdout_sink).await;
+        crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
+        drop(prepared);
+        let _ = result?;
+    } else {
+        let _ = request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await?;
+    }
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 1a040a9..5726254 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,11 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId, endpoint::presets};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
+    Endpoint, EndpointId,
+    endpoint::{PortmapperConfig, default_relay_mode},
+};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -62,6 +66,38 @@ pub struct ExecutionOutput {
     pub completion_tokens: u32,
 }
 
+pub struct PreparedExecution {
+    strategy: PreparedExecutionStrategy,
+}
+
+enum PreparedExecutionStrategy {
+    Run(PreparedRoute),
+    Verify {
+        primary: PreparedRoute,
+        shadow: PreparedRoute,
+    },
+}
+
+enum PreparedRoute {
+    Local {
+        executor: ExecutorHandle,
+        quote_id: String,
+    },
+    RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
+    RemoteDiscovery {
+        quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+        retries: usize,
+        active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
+    },
+}
+
+struct RemoteExecution {
+    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote_id: String,
+    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
+}
+
 struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
@@ -111,45 +147,44 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 
     pub async fn run(&self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        match &self.strategy {
-            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => self.run_route(route, sink).await,
+        let mut prepared = self.prepare().await?;
+        prepared.run(sink).await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn prepare(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        let strategy = match &self.strategy {
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => {
+                PreparedExecutionStrategy::Run(
+                    PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, route).await?,
+                )
+            }
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                let primary_output = self.run_route(primary, sink).await?;
-                let shadow_output = self.run_route(shadow, &mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
-                self.verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
-                Ok(primary_output)
+                PreparedExecutionStrategy::Verify {
+                    primary: PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary)
+                        .await?,
+                    shadow: PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, shadow)
+                        .await?,
+                }
             }
-        }
+        };
+        Ok(PreparedExecution { strategy })
     }
 
-    async fn run_route(
-        &self,
-        route: &ExecutionRoute,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        match route {
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => self.execute_discovered(*retries, sink).await,
-            ExecutionRoute::Local => {
-                let mut executor = self.runtime.require_local_executor()?;
-                let quote = self
-                    .quote_with_driver(&mut executor, || "local quote failed".to_string())
-                    .await?;
-                self.execute_with_driver(&mut executor, quote.quote_id, sink).await
-            }
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
-                let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-                let mut quote = self.quote_remote_peer(&endpoint, *node_id).await?;
-                let result = self
-                    .execute_with_driver(&mut quote.driver, quote.quote.quote_id, sink)
-                    .await;
-                endpoint.close().await;
-                result
+    pub fn uses_remote_transport(&self) -> bool {
+        match &self.strategy {
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => Self::route_uses_remote(route),
+            ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
+                Self::route_uses_remote(primary) || Self::route_uses_remote(shadow)
             }
         }
     }
 
+    fn route_uses_remote(route: &ExecutionRoute) -> bool {
+        !matches!(route, ExecutionRoute::Local)
+    }
+
     async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
-        &self,
+        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
         driver: &mut D,
         context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse>
@@ -158,7 +193,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     {
         let start = Instant::now();
         let quote = driver
-            .get_quote(self.quote_req.clone())
+            .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
             .await
             .with_context(context)?;
         debug!(
@@ -172,7 +207,11 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 
     async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
         Ok(Arc::new(
-            Endpoint::bind(presets::N0)
+            Endpoint::empty_builder()
+                .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
+                .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
+                .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled)
+                .bind()
                 .await
                 .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
         ))
@@ -209,11 +248,11 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 
     async fn quote_remote_peer(
-        &self,
+        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
         endpoint: &Endpoint,
         peer_id: EndpointId,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-        Self::quote_remote_endpoint(&self.quote_req, endpoint, peer_id)
+        Self::quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, endpoint, peer_id)
             .await
             .map_err(|err| match err {
                 QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status) => {
@@ -224,7 +263,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 
     async fn discover_remote_quote(
-        &self,
+        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
         endpoint: &Endpoint,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
         let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
@@ -243,7 +282,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
                 match result {
                     Ok(peer) => {
                         let peer_id = peer.id();
-                        match Self::quote_remote_endpoint(&self.quote_req, endpoint, peer_id).await {
+                        match Self::quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, endpoint, peer_id).await {
                             Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
                             Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
                                 info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
@@ -272,57 +311,13 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         .context("discovery timed out")?
     }
 
-    async fn execute_discovered(
-        &self,
-        retries: usize,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
-
-        info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
-
-        for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-            let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-            let mut quote = self.discover_remote_quote(&endpoint).await?;
-            let peer_id = quote.peer_id;
-            let mut committed = false;
-            let mut tracked_sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-                if !output.is_empty() {
-                    committed = true;
-                }
-                sink(output)
-            };
-
-            let result = self
-                .execute_with_driver(&mut quote.driver, quote.quote.quote_id, &mut tracked_sink)
-                .await;
-            endpoint.close().await;
-
-            match result {
-                Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
-                Err(err) => {
-                    if committed {
-                        return Err(err.context(format!(
-                            "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
-                        )));
-                    }
-                    if attempt == max_attempts {
-                        return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
-                    }
-                    warn!(
-                        attempt,
-                        %peer_id,
-                        "execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}"
-                    );
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
+    async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
+        let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+        let quote = Self::discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
+        Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
     }
 
     async fn execute_with_driver<D>(
-        &self,
         driver: &mut D,
         quote_id: String,
         sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
@@ -359,7 +354,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 
             let had_output = output.len();
             if let Some(status) =
-                self.consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
+                Self::consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
             {
                 if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
                     anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
@@ -385,11 +380,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         })
     }
 
-    fn verify_matching_output(
-        &self,
-        primary: &ExecutionOutput,
-        shadow: &ExecutionOutput,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+    fn verify_matching_output(primary: &ExecutionOutput, shadow: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
         if primary.output == shadow.output {
             return Ok(());
         }
@@ -435,7 +426,6 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 
     fn consume_stream_event(
-        &self,
         event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
         output: &mut Vec<u8>,
         completion_tokens: &mut u32,
@@ -474,6 +464,142 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 }
 
+impl PreparedExecution {
+    pub async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        match &mut self.strategy {
+            PreparedExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => route.run(sink).await,
+            PreparedExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
+                let primary_output = primary.run(sink).await?;
+                let shadow_output = shadow.run(&mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
+                ExecutionRequest::verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
+                Ok(primary_output)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl PreparedRoute {
+    async fn prepare(
+        runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
+        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+        route: &ExecutionRoute,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        match route {
+            ExecutionRoute::Local => {
+                let mut executor = runtime.require_local_executor()?;
+                executor
+                    .preload_weights(local_model_spec(quote_req))
+                    .await
+                    .context("failed to preload local weights")?;
+                let quote = ExecutionRequest::quote_with_driver(
+                    quote_req,
+                    &mut executor,
+                    || "local quote failed".to_string(),
+                )
+                .await?;
+                Ok(Self::Local {
+                    executor,
+                    quote_id: quote.quote_id,
+                })
+            }
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
+                let endpoint = ExecutionRequest::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+                let quote = ExecutionRequest::quote_remote_peer(quote_req, &endpoint, *node_id).await?;
+                Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
+                    endpoint, quote,
+                )))
+            }
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => Ok(Self::RemoteDiscovery {
+                quote_req: quote_req.clone(),
+                retries: *retries,
+                active: None,
+            }),
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        match self {
+            PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
+                ExecutionRequest::execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+            }
+            PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.run(sink).await,
+            PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
+                quote_req,
+                retries,
+                active,
+            } => {
+                let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
+                info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
+
+                for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+                    if active.is_none() {
+                        *active = Some(ExecutionRequest::prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req).await?);
+                    }
+
+                    let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
+                    let peer_id = remote.peer_id;
+                    let mut committed = false;
+                    let mut tracked_sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+                        if !output.is_empty() {
+                            committed = true;
+                        }
+                        sink(output)
+                    };
+
+                    let result = remote.run(&mut tracked_sink).await;
+
+                    match result {
+                        Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
+                        Err(err) => {
+                            if committed {
+                                return Err(err.context(format!(
+                                    "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
+                                )));
+                            }
+                            *active = None;
+                            if attempt == max_attempts {
+                                return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
+                            }
+                            warn!(
+                                attempt,
+                                %peer_id,
+                                "execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}"
+                            );
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
+    let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
+    if revision.is_empty() {
+        quote_req.huggingface_model_id.clone()
+    } else {
+        format!("{}@{revision}", quote_req.huggingface_model_id)
+    }
+}
+
+impl RemoteExecution {
+    fn from_quoted(endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>, quoted: QuotedRemoteDriver) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            endpoint,
+            peer_id: quoted.peer_id,
+            quote_id: quoted.quote.quote_id,
+            driver: quoted.driver,
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let _endpoint = &self.endpoint;
+        ExecutionRequest::execute_with_driver(&mut self.driver, self.quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+    }
+}
+
 #[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 7f8606a..ae847e2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -2,14 +2,13 @@
 extern crate tracing;
 
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
-use opentelemetry::trace::TracerProvider;
-use opentelemetry_otlp::{WithExportConfig, WithHttpConfig};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
 mod execution;
 mod metrics;
 mod text_output;
+mod tracing_config;
 
 #[derive(Parser)]
 #[command(name = "hellas")]
@@ -145,113 +144,9 @@ enum Commands {
     },
 }
 
-/// Initialise the tracing subscriber.
-///
-/// When `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT` is set (and non-empty), an
-/// OpenTelemetry OTLP layer is added that exports traces over HTTP/protobuf.
-///
-/// Supported environment variables (all standard OTEL):
-///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT  — collector URL (e.g. https://jaeger.lsd-ag.ch/v1/traces)
-///   OTEL_SERVICE_NAME                    — service name  (default: hellas-node)
-///   OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG             — sample rate 0.0–1.0 (default: 1.0)
-///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
-///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
-fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
-    use tracing_subscriber::prelude::*;
-
-    let env_filter = tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
-        .unwrap_or_else(|_| tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter::new("warn"))
-        .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap());
-
-    let fmt_layer = tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer().with_writer(std::io::stderr);
-
-    let (otel_layer, provider) = init_otlp_layer();
-
-    tracing_subscriber::registry()
-        .with(env_filter)
-        .with(fmt_layer)
-        .with(otel_layer)
-        .init();
-
-    provider
-}
-
-fn init_otlp_layer<S>() -> (
-    Option<tracing_opentelemetry::OpenTelemetryLayer<S, opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Tracer>>,
-    Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider>,
-)
-where
-    S: tracing::Subscriber + for<'span> tracing_subscriber::registry::LookupSpan<'span>,
-{
-    let endpoint = match std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT") {
-        Ok(v) if !v.trim().is_empty() => v,
-        _ => return (None, None),
-    };
-
-    let service_name = std::env::var("OTEL_SERVICE_NAME")
-        .ok()
-        .filter(|s| !s.trim().is_empty())
-        .unwrap_or_else(|| "hellas-node".to_string());
-
-    let sample_rate: f64 = std::env::var("OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG")
-        .ok()
-        .and_then(|s| s.parse().ok())
-        .filter(|r: &f64| (0.0..=1.0).contains(r))
-        .unwrap_or(1.0);
-
-    let headers: std::collections::HashMap<String, String> =
-        std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS")
-            .ok()
-            .map(|raw| {
-                raw.split(',')
-                    .filter_map(|pair| {
-                        let (k, v) = pair.split_once('=')?;
-                        Some((k.trim().to_string(), v.trim().to_string()))
-                    })
-                    .collect()
-            })
-            .unwrap_or_default();
-
-    let mut http = opentelemetry_otlp::SpanExporter::builder()
-        .with_http()
-        .with_endpoint(&endpoint);
-
-    if !headers.is_empty() {
-        http = http.with_headers(headers);
-    }
-
-    let exporter = match http.build() {
-        Ok(e) => e,
-        Err(err) => {
-            eprintln!("warning: failed to build OTLP exporter: {err}");
-            return (None, None);
-        }
-    };
-
-    let provider = opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider::builder()
-        .with_batch_exporter(exporter)
-        .with_sampler(opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Sampler::TraceIdRatioBased(
-            sample_rate,
-        ))
-        .with_resource(
-            opentelemetry_sdk::Resource::builder()
-                .with_service_name(service_name.clone())
-                .build(),
-        )
-        .build();
-
-    opentelemetry::global::set_tracer_provider(provider.clone());
-    let tracer = provider.tracer(service_name.clone());
-
-    eprintln!("otlp: enabled endpoint={endpoint} service={service_name} sample_rate={sample_rate}");
-
-    let layer = tracing_opentelemetry::layer().with_tracer(tracer);
-    (Some(layer), Some(provider))
-}
-
 #[tokio::main]
 async fn main() {
-    let tracer_provider = init_tracing();
+    let tracer_provider = tracing_config::init_tracing();
 
     let cli = Cli::parse();
     let result = match cli.command {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..afbcc6c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+use std::sync::OnceLock;
+
+use opentelemetry::trace::TracerProvider;
+use opentelemetry_otlp::{WithExportConfig, WithHttpConfig};
+use tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter;
+use tracing_subscriber::layer::SubscriberExt;
+use tracing_subscriber::reload;
+use tracing_subscriber::util::SubscriberInitExt;
+
+type FilterHandle = reload::Handle<EnvFilter, tracing_subscriber::Registry>;
+
+static LOG_FILTER: OnceLock<FilterHandle> = OnceLock::new();
+
+fn base_env_filter() -> EnvFilter {
+    EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
+        .unwrap_or_else(|_| EnvFilter::new("warn"))
+        .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap())
+}
+
+/// Initialise the tracing subscriber.
+///
+/// When `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT` is set (and non-empty), an
+/// OpenTelemetry OTLP layer is added that exports traces over HTTP/protobuf.
+///
+/// Supported environment variables (all standard OTEL):
+///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT  — collector URL (e.g. https://jaeger.lsd-ag.ch/v1/traces)
+///   OTEL_SERVICE_NAME                    — service name  (default: hellas-node)
+///   OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG             — sample rate 0.0–1.0 (default: 1.0)
+///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
+///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
+pub fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
+    let (filter_layer, filter_handle) = reload::Layer::new(base_env_filter());
+    let _ = LOG_FILTER.set(filter_handle);
+
+    let fmt_layer = tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer().with_writer(std::io::stderr);
+    let (otel_layer, provider) = init_otlp_layer();
+
+    tracing_subscriber::registry()
+        .with(filter_layer)
+        .with(fmt_layer)
+        .with(otel_layer)
+        .init();
+
+    provider
+}
+
+/// Suppress known one-shot transport tail logs after CLI execute has already finished.
+pub fn suppress_execute_tail_logs() {
+    let Some(handle) = LOG_FILTER.get() else {
+        return;
+    };
+
+    let filter = base_env_filter()
+        .add_directive("iroh::socket=off".parse().unwrap())
+        .add_directive("noq::connection=off".parse().unwrap())
+        .add_directive("noq_proto::connection=off".parse().unwrap())
+        .add_directive("acto::tokio=off".parse().unwrap());
+
+    let _ = handle.reload(filter);
+}
+
+fn init_otlp_layer<S>() -> (
+    Option<tracing_opentelemetry::OpenTelemetryLayer<S, opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Tracer>>,
+    Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider>,
+)
+where
+    S: tracing::Subscriber + for<'span> tracing_subscriber::registry::LookupSpan<'span>,
+{
+    let endpoint = match std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT") {
+        Ok(v) if !v.trim().is_empty() => v,
+        _ => return (None, None),
+    };
+
+    let service_name = std::env::var("OTEL_SERVICE_NAME")
+        .ok()
+        .filter(|s| !s.trim().is_empty())
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| "hellas-node".to_string());
+
+    let sample_rate: f64 = std::env::var("OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG")
+        .ok()
+        .and_then(|s| s.parse().ok())
+        .filter(|r: &f64| (0.0..=1.0).contains(r))
+        .unwrap_or(1.0);
+
+    let headers: std::collections::HashMap<String, String> =
+        std::env::var("OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS")
+            .ok()
+            .map(|raw| {
+                raw.split(',')
+                    .filter_map(|pair| {
+                        let (k, v) = pair.split_once('=')?;
+                        Some((k.trim().to_string(), v.trim().to_string()))
+                    })
+                    .collect()
+            })
+            .unwrap_or_default();
+
+    let mut http = opentelemetry_otlp::SpanExporter::builder()
+        .with_http()
+        .with_endpoint(&endpoint);
+
+    if !headers.is_empty() {
+        http = http.with_headers(headers);
+    }
+
+    let exporter = match http.build() {
+        Ok(e) => e,
+        Err(err) => {
+            eprintln!("warning: failed to build OTLP exporter: {err}");
+            return (None, None);
+        }
+    };
+
+    let provider = opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider::builder()
+        .with_batch_exporter(exporter)
+        .with_sampler(opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Sampler::TraceIdRatioBased(
+            sample_rate,
+        ))
+        .with_resource(
+            opentelemetry_sdk::Resource::builder()
+                .with_service_name(service_name.clone())
+                .build(),
+        )
+        .build();
+
+    opentelemetry::global::set_tracer_provider(provider.clone());
+    let tracer = provider.tracer(service_name.clone());
+
+    eprintln!("otlp: enabled endpoint={endpoint} service={service_name} sample_rate={sample_rate}");
+
+    let layer = tracing_opentelemetry::layer().with_tracer(tracer);
+    (Some(layer), Some(provider))
+}

From 7b70468c60e93dfbafb7eae333ad9a3636b0b0c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:47:58 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 023/105] wip: bump catgrad

---
 Cargo.lock                               |  6 +--
 Cargo.toml                               |  4 --
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs       |  4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs | 69 +++++++++++++++++++-----
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs              |  5 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs      | 22 +++-----
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs         |  9 +---
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs   |  2 +-
 8 files changed, 73 insertions(+), 48 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 2dff726..77439d9 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -674,7 +674,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -702,7 +702,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#0da4d55f17625d1db9faa6ea2777d4c550d3796c"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
 dependencies = [
  "bincode",
  "blake3",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 2579963..1f718c9 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -45,7 +45,3 @@ serde_json = "1"
 
 # [patch.crates-io]
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
-
-# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
-# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 5de33be..ff3fd7d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
+use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -24,7 +25,8 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     }
 
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
-    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&options.prompt)?;
+    let prompt_request = PromptRequest::plain(&options.prompt);
+    let prepared = assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request)?;
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
         ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 5337fe4..68c3b72 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -7,9 +7,11 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use catgrad_llm::types::{self, anthropic, openai, plain};
+use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
+use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::error::Error as StdError;
 use std::fmt;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::{Mutex, RwLock};
@@ -159,7 +161,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
     where
         F: FnOnce(&ModelAssets) -> Result<PreparedPrompt, E>,
-        E: fmt::Display,
+        E: StdError + Send + Sync + 'static,
     {
         let model = self.resolve_model(request_model);
         let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
@@ -168,7 +170,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         })?;
         let prepared_prompt = prepare(assets.as_ref()).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {err}"),
+            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {}", format_error_causes(&err)),
         })?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
@@ -199,17 +201,15 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let messages: Vec<types::Message> = req
-            .messages
-            .iter()
-            .cloned()
-            .map(|message| types::Message::OpenAI(Box::new(message)))
-            .collect();
+        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
+        })?;
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -218,12 +218,15 @@ impl GatewayState {
         &self,
         req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let messages: Vec<_> = req.into();
+        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
+        })?;
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             req.max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_messages(&messages),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -233,17 +236,31 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &plain::CompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
+        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to normalize completion request: {err}"),
+        })?;
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
         )
         .await
     }
 }
 
+fn format_error_causes(err: &(dyn StdError + 'static)) -> String {
+    let mut parts = Vec::new();
+    let mut current = err.source().unwrap_or(err);
+    parts.push(current.to_string());
+    while let Some(source) = current.source() {
+        parts.push(source.to_string());
+        current = source;
+    }
+    parts.join(": ")
+}
+
 impl PreparedGeneration {
     async fn run<F>(&self, mut on_output: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
     where
@@ -303,12 +320,36 @@ impl IntoResponse for GenerationError {
             GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
             GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
         };
+        match &self {
+            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
+                warn!(
+                    timeout_secs = duration.as_secs(),
+                    "gateway inference timed out"
+                );
+            }
+            GenerationError::Failed(err) => {
+                error!(error = %err, "gateway inference failed");
+            }
+        }
         json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {self}"))
     }
 }
 
 impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
     fn into_response(self) -> Response {
+        if self.status.is_server_error() {
+            error!(
+                status = %self.status,
+                message = %self.message,
+                "gateway request failed"
+            );
+        } else {
+            warn!(
+                status = %self.status,
+                message = %self.message,
+                "gateway request rejected"
+            );
+        }
         json_error(self.status, self.message)
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 5726254..d7f38a1 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -603,6 +603,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
 #[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
+    use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
     use hellas_executor::{ExecutorError, ModelAssets};
     use std::env;
     use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -634,7 +635,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
         )
         .expect("failed to start local executor");
         let prepared = assets
-            .prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)
+            .prepare_request(&PromptRequest::plain(&prompt))
             .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
         let quote_req = assets
             .build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)
@@ -658,7 +659,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
 
         for run_idx in 1..=2 {
             let prepared = assets
-                .prepare_plain_prompt(&prompt)
+                .prepare_request(&PromptRequest::plain(&prompt))
                 .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
             let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
                 runtime.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index bdeafa9..f54af39 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
-use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{PromptRequest, get_model, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, PreparedPrompt};
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
@@ -85,23 +84,14 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn prepare_plain_prompt(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePlainPrompt { source })
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_messages(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        let chat_template = self
-            .chat_template
-            .as_ref()
-            .ok_or(ModelAssetsError::MissingChatTemplate)?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+    pub fn prepare_request(&self, request: &PromptRequest) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        PreparedPrompt::from_request(
             &self.tokenizer,
-            chat_template,
-            messages,
+            self.chat_template.as_deref(),
+            request,
             &self.stop_token_ids,
         )
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PrepareMessages { source })
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
     pub fn create_detokenizer(&self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'_> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
index 6eb5213..3ece00d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -58,13 +58,8 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
     },
     #[error("model does not expose a chat template")]
     MissingChatTemplate,
-    #[error("failed to prepare plain prompt")]
-    PreparePlainPrompt {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to prepare chat messages")]
-    PrepareMessages {
+    #[error("failed to prepare prompt request")]
+    PreparePromptRequest {
         #[source]
         source: LLMError,
     },
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index 91da0b2..63336ba 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Snapshot};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 
-const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 1 << 30;
+const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {

From f739a32df80463cb4fa0c9f729aa6356020f6344 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:21:47 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 024/105] ci: cleanup dep script

---
 README.md                              |  18 +--
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs |  24 ++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs  |  10 +-
 nix/pkgs.nix                           | 163 +------------------------
 4 files changed, 26 insertions(+), 189 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 3b17879..17c9ed9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -113,20 +113,12 @@ nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
 nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-13.1
 ```
 
-## Dependency hygiene (CI + local)
+## Dependency maintenance
 
-Run the shared maintenance checks from flake:
+Available in the dev shell (`nix develop`):
 
 ```bash
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- check
-```
-
-Useful subcommands:
-
-```bash
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- outdated
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- major
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- audit
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- update-check
-nix run .#dep-hygiene -- update
+cargo audit                # security advisories
+cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only  # outdated deps
+cargo update --workspace   # update Cargo.lock
 ```
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 065b695..8737bd3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -61,22 +61,23 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
     }
 
-    println!("Hellas gateway listening on http://{addr}");
-    println!("POST /v1/chat/completions (OpenAI)");
-    println!("POST /v1/messages (Anthropic)");
-    println!("POST /v1/completions (plain)");
     if state.local {
-        println!("Using local catgrad execution backend");
-        println!("Local execution queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+        info!(
+            "local catgrad execution, queue size: {}",
+            options.queue_size
+        );
     } else if state.verify_local {
-        println!("Verifying remote executions against local catgrad backend");
-        println!("Local verification queue size: {}", options.queue_size);
+        info!(
+            "local catgrad verification, queue size: {}",
+            options.queue_size
+        );
     } else if let Some(verify_node) = state.verify_node_id.as_ref() {
-        println!("Verifying primary node against remote shadow node {verify_node}");
+        info!("Verifying primary node against remote shadow node {verify_node}");
     }
-    println!("Inference timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
+
+    info!("timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
     if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
-        println!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
+        info!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
     }
 
     axum::serve(listener, app)
@@ -114,7 +115,6 @@ where
 {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     tokio::spawn(task(tx));
-
     Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
         .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
         .into_response()
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 134f97b..216e566 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
+use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{AddrFilter, DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
@@ -205,18 +206,21 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
 
     let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
         .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
+
     preload_startup_weights(&executor, &preload_weights).await?;
+
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
         .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
-    let execute_service =
-        tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService::new(execute_service, execute_interceptor);
 
     let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
         .add_rpc(NodeServer::new(node_service))
-        .add_rpc(execute_service);
+        .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
+            execute_service,
+            execute_interceptor,
+        ));
 
     let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht);
     let publisher = dht.create_publisher(Default::default());
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
index 116fde5..d0adcd9 100644
--- a/nix/pkgs.nix
+++ b/nix/pkgs.nix
@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@
     protobuf-language-server
     cargo-watch
     gh
-    depHygiene
+    cargo-audit
+    cargo-outdated
     skopeo
   ];
 
@@ -70,161 +71,6 @@
     meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
-  depHygiene = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-    name = "dep-hygiene";
-    runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
-      rust-toolchain
-      cargo-audit
-      cargo-outdated
-      jq
-      gitMinimal
-      gnugrep
-      gawk
-      coreutils
-    ];
-    text = ''
-      set -euo pipefail
-
-      usage() {
-        cat <<'USAGE'
-      Usage: dep-hygiene <command>
-
-      Commands:
-        check        Run CI-oriented checks (major outdated, audit, update dry-run)
-        outdated     Print root dependency outdated report
-        major        Fail if a root dependency has a newer major available
-        audit        Run cargo audit
-        update-check Fail if cargo update would change Cargo.lock
-        update       Run cargo update --workspace (mutates Cargo.lock)
-      USAGE
-      }
-
-      if [ "''${1:-}" = "" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "-h" ] || [ "''${1:-}" = "--help" ]; then
-        usage
-        exit 0
-      fi
-
-      cmd="$1"
-      shift || true
-
-      workspace_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel 2>/dev/null || pwd)"
-      cd "$workspace_root"
-
-      # Some restricted environments (e.g. sandboxed CI) can't write ~/.cargo.
-      default_cargo_home="''${CARGO_HOME:-$HOME/.cargo}"
-      if [ ! -d "$default_cargo_home" ] || [ ! -w "$default_cargo_home" ]; then
-        export CARGO_HOME="$workspace_root/.cargo-home"
-        mkdir -p "$CARGO_HOME"
-      fi
-
-      prepare_external_path_symlinks() {
-        local manifest rel src link
-        for manifest in Cargo.toml crates/*/Cargo.toml; do
-          [ -f "$manifest" ] || continue
-          while IFS= read -r rel; do
-            case "$rel" in
-              ../*)
-                src="$(realpath -m "$workspace_root/$rel")"
-                [ -e "$src" ] || continue
-                link="$(realpath -m "/tmp/cargo-outdated-workspace/$rel")"
-                case "$link" in
-                  /tmp/*)
-                    mkdir -p "$(dirname "$link")"
-                    ln -sfn "$src" "$link"
-                    ;;
-                esac
-                ;;
-            esac
-          done < <(
-            grep -oE 'path[[:space:]]*=[[:space:]]*"[^"]+"' "$manifest" \
-              | sed -E 's/.*"([^"]+)".*/\1/'
-          )
-        done
-      }
-
-      outdated_json() {
-        prepare_external_path_symlinks
-        cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel --format json
-      }
-
-      check_major() {
-        local major_rows
-        major_rows="$(
-          outdated_json | jq -r '
-            def deps:
-              if type == "array" then .
-              elif has("dependencies") then .dependencies
-              elif has("packages") then .packages
-              else [] end;
-            def major(v):
-              (try (v | tostring | capture("^(?<m>[0-9]+)").m | tonumber) catch -1);
-            deps
-            | map(
-                . as $d
-                | ($d.name // $d.crate // $d.package // "unknown") as $name
-                | ($d.project // $d.current // "") as $current
-                | ($d.latest // "") as $latest
-                | select(major($latest) > major($current))
-                | "\($name)\t\($current)\t\($latest)"
-              )
-            | .[]
-          '
-        )"
-
-        if [ -n "$major_rows" ]; then
-          echo "major dependency updates available:"
-          echo "$major_rows" | awk 'BEGIN { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", "crate", "current", "latest" }
-                                      { printf "%-36s %-14s %-14s\n", $1, $2, $3 }'
-          return 1
-        fi
-
-        echo "no major root dependency updates found"
-      }
-
-      update_check() {
-        local out
-        out="$(cargo update --workspace --dry-run "$@" 2>&1 || true)"
-        printf "%s\n" "$out"
-        if printf "%s\n" "$out" | grep -Eq 'Locking [1-9][0-9]* packages?'; then
-          echo "cargo update would modify Cargo.lock"
-          return 1
-        fi
-        echo "Cargo.lock is up to date with cargo update --workspace"
-      }
-
-      case "$cmd" in
-        check)
-          status=0
-          check_major || status=1
-          cargo audit || status=1
-          update_check "$@" || status=1
-          exit "$status"
-          ;;
-        outdated)
-          prepare_external_path_symlinks
-          cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --ignore-external-rel
-          ;;
-        major)
-          check_major
-          ;;
-        audit)
-          cargo audit
-          ;;
-        update-check)
-          update_check "$@"
-          ;;
-        update)
-          cargo update --workspace "$@"
-          ;;
-        *)
-          echo "unknown command: $cmd"
-          usage
-          exit 2
-          ;;
-      esac
-    '';
-  };
-
   cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
     commonArgs
     // pkgs.lib.optionalAttrs isDarwin {
@@ -261,17 +107,12 @@ in rec {
     {
       default = cli;
       inherit cli server;
-      "dep-hygiene" = depHygiene;
       "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
     }
     // docker.packages;
 
   apps =
     {
-      "dep-hygiene" = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${depHygiene}/bin/dep-hygiene";
-      };
       "e2e" = {
         type = "app";
         program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";

From 5c25102df1a2b778a8029030b05a163bb16c8e0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:25:06 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 025/105] fix: rm useless metal feature

---
 README.md             |  2 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml |  1 -
 nix/pkgs.nix          | 35 ++++++++++++++---------------------
 3 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 17c9ed9..12d1a11 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ cargo run -- execute --local -p hey
 ```
 
 Local execution uses the same catgrad executor backend as `serve` and prefers
-accelerated backends when built with `--features cuda` or `--features metal`.
+accelerated backends when available (Metal on macOS, `--features cuda` on Linux).
 
 Verify a remote execution against the local catgrad backend:
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 42c8ce5..6fa0bc3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -20,7 +20,6 @@ client = [
 ]
 serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
 cuda = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
-metal = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
index d0adcd9..93b2657 100644
--- a/nix/pkgs.nix
+++ b/nix/pkgs.nix
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@
     inherit system overlays;
     config.allowUnfree = true;
   };
-  isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
 
   rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml;
   rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
@@ -21,19 +20,18 @@
 
   buildSrc = pkgs.lib.cleanSourceWith {
     src = repoRoot;
-    filter = path: type:
-      let
-        name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
-      in
-        pkgs.lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
-        && !(builtins.elem name [
-          ".claude"
-          ".direnv"
-          ".envrc"
-          "result"
-          "target"
-        ])
-        && !pkgs.lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
+    filter = path: type: let
+      name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
+    in
+      pkgs.lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
+      && !(builtins.elem name [
+        ".claude"
+        ".direnv"
+        ".envrc"
+        "result"
+        "target"
+      ])
+      && !pkgs.lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
   };
 
   workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
@@ -71,16 +69,11 @@
     meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
-  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
-    commonArgs
-    // pkgs.lib.optionalAttrs isDarwin {
-      buildFeatures = ["metal"];
-    }
-  );
+  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
   server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
     commonArgs
     // {
-      buildFeatures = ["serve"] ++ pkgs.lib.optionals isDarwin ["metal"];
+      buildFeatures = ["serve"];
     }
   );
 

From b4a161b2fe98c130696d897ac5147aa3b975ceed Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:10:42 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 026/105] fix: docker images, execute refactor

---
 Cargo.lock                           |   8 +-
 Cargo.toml                           |   2 +-
 README.md                            |  32 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs   |   6 -
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs    |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs   |  25 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs |   6 +
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs          | 781 ++++++++++++++-------------
 crates/cli/src/main.rs               |  10 +-
 nix/docker.nix                       | 172 +++---
 nix/pkgs.nix                         |  32 +-
 11 files changed, 564 insertions(+), 516 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 77439d9..7d5024e 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -6001,9 +6001,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_edit"
-version = "0.25.7+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "0.25.8+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d15b06e6c39068c203e7c1d0bc3944796d867449e7668ef7fa5ea43727cb846e"
+checksum = "16bff38f1d86c47f9ff0647e6838d7bb362522bdf44006c7068c2b1e606f1f3c"
 dependencies = [
  "indexmap",
  "toml_datetime",
@@ -6065,9 +6065,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.5.1"
+version = "0.6.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f3ce79fe06c6c526e0f8bc9410fcf4d7baa4dae88558aa3ed4c9ada1c6e25b0c"
+checksum = "8dc14e509a6dc7c30dd3386873414336040cb676d628aa9d3f267a6e3ff4f530"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 1f718c9..6264ec0 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.5", default-features = false }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.6", default-features = false }
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 12d1a11..52820f0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -87,30 +87,28 @@ POST /v1/messages
 POST /v1/completions
 ```
 
-## Docker images via Nix
+## Docker
 
-Build and load CPU server image:
+Docker images: `.#docker-cpu`, `.#docker-cuda12-sm89`, etc. They stream to stdout.
 
 ```bash
-nix build .#docker-server
-docker load < result
-docker run --rm -it -p 31145:31145/udp ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
+$(nix build .#docker-cuda12-sm89 --print-out-paths) | docker load
+nix run .#docker-push-all                # push all images to ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node
 ```
 
-Build and load CUDA server image:
+Run a CUDA server with persistent HF cache, metrics, and Jaeger tracing:
 
 ```bash
-nix build .#docker-server-cuda
-docker load < result
-docker run --rm -it --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all -p 31145:31145/udp ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
-```
-
-Build and push a docker image directly from the flake:
-
-```bash
-nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
-nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
-nix run .#docker-push -- docker-server-cuda-13-1 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-13.1
+docker run --rm -it \
+  --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all \
+  -p 31145:31145/udp \
+  -p 9090:9090 \
+  -v huggingface:/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+  -e OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT=http://jaeger:4318/v1/traces \
+  ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda12-sm89 \
+  --download-policy=eager --execute-policy=eager \
+  --metrics-port=9090 \
+  --preload HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct
 ```
 
 ## Dependency maintenance
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index ff3fd7d..799f964 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -15,15 +15,9 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub retries: usize,
     pub local: bool,
     pub verify_local: bool,
-    pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
-    if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
-        let registry = std::sync::Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
-        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
-    }
-
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
     let prompt_request = PromptRequest::plain(&options.prompt);
     let prepared = assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request)?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 8d26c8d..6422316 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -4,12 +4,14 @@ use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint;
-    let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, node_id.into())
+    let pool = ConnectionPool::for_service::<NodeService>(endpoint, PoolOptions::default());
+    let channel = pool
+        .channel(node_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 1d03274..4a5cd8d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@ use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
 };
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
 }
 
 struct DiscoveryEventContext<'a> {
-    endpoint: &'a Endpoint,
+    node_pool: &'a ConnectionPool,
     interrogate: bool,
     service_seen: &'a mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
     unique_peers: &'a mut HashSet<EndpointId>,
@@ -44,9 +44,14 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
 
     let peer_exchange = PeerExchangeBackend::new();
     let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+    registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {
+        connect_timeout: CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+        ..PoolOptions::default()
+    });
     registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(mdns));
     registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht));
     registry.add(peer_exchange.clone());
+    let node_pool = registry.pool::<NodeService>();
 
     let mut node_discovery = Box::pin(registry.discover::<NodeService>());
     let mut execute_discovery = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
@@ -99,7 +104,7 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
                             "node",
                             &peer,
                             DiscoveryEventContext {
-                                endpoint: &endpoint,
+                                node_pool: &node_pool,
                                 interrogate,
                                 service_seen: &mut node_seen,
                                 unique_peers: &mut unique_peers,
@@ -124,7 +129,7 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
                             "execute",
                             &peer,
                             DiscoveryEventContext {
-                                endpoint: &endpoint,
+                                node_pool: &node_pool,
                                 interrogate,
                                 service_seen: &mut execute_seen,
                                 unique_peers: &mut unique_peers,
@@ -232,20 +237,20 @@ fn handle_discovery_event(service: &str, peer: &Peer, context: DiscoveryEventCon
 
     if context.interrogate && context.interrogated.insert(peer_id) {
         println!("event=interrogate-start peer={}", peer_id);
-        let endpoint = context.endpoint.clone();
+        let node_pool = context.node_pool.clone();
         context.interrogations.spawn(async move {
-            let result = interrogate_peer(endpoint, peer_id).await;
+            let result = interrogate_peer(node_pool, peer_id).await;
             (peer_id, result)
         });
     }
 }
 
 async fn interrogate_peer(
-    endpoint: Endpoint,
+    node_pool: ConnectionPool,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome> {
-    let channel = NodeService::connect(&endpoint, peer_id.into())
-        .connect_timeout(CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+    let channel = node_pool
+        .channel(peer_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node service on {peer_id}"))?;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 31e7fc3..c069257 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -14,7 +14,13 @@ pub async fn run(
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     queue_size: usize,
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
+    metrics_port: Option<u16>,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
+    if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
+        let registry = std::sync::Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
+    }
+
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
     let node = node::spawn_node(
         port,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index d7f38a1..98b6df4 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -10,21 +10,25 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
 use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohConnect;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
     Endpoint, EndpointId,
     endpoint::{PortmapperConfig, default_relay_mode},
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tracing::instrument;
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
 
 type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Public configuration types
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
     Local,
@@ -55,60 +59,14 @@ pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
 }
 
-pub struct ExecutionRequest {
-    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-    strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
-}
-
 pub struct ExecutionOutput {
     pub output: Vec<u8>,
     pub completion_tokens: u32,
 }
 
-pub struct PreparedExecution {
-    strategy: PreparedExecutionStrategy,
-}
-
-enum PreparedExecutionStrategy {
-    Run(PreparedRoute),
-    Verify {
-        primary: PreparedRoute,
-        shadow: PreparedRoute,
-    },
-}
-
-enum PreparedRoute {
-    Local {
-        executor: ExecutorHandle,
-        quote_id: String,
-    },
-    RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
-    RemoteDiscovery {
-        quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
-        retries: usize,
-        active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
-    },
-}
-
-struct RemoteExecution {
-    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
-    peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote_id: String,
-    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
-}
-
-struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
-    peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
-    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug)]
-enum QuoteCandidateError {
-    Declined(tonic::Status),
-    Connect(anyhow::Error),
-}
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// ExecutionRuntime
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
     pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
@@ -131,6 +89,16 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
     }
 }
 
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// ExecutionRequest — thin construction + run wrapper
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+pub struct ExecutionRequest {
+    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
+}
+
 impl ExecutionRequest {
     pub fn new(
         runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
@@ -151,334 +119,96 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         prepared.run(sink).await
     }
 
-    pub async fn prepare(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        let strategy = match &self.strategy {
+    pub(crate) async fn prepare(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        match &self.strategy {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => {
-                PreparedExecutionStrategy::Run(
-                    PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, route).await?,
-                )
+                let primary = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, route).await?;
+                Ok(PreparedExecution {
+                    primary,
+                    shadow: None,
+                })
             }
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                PreparedExecutionStrategy::Verify {
-                    primary: PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary)
-                        .await?,
-                    shadow: PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, shadow)
-                        .await?,
-                }
+                let primary = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary).await?;
+                let shadow = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, shadow).await?;
+                Ok(PreparedExecution {
+                    primary,
+                    shadow: Some(shadow),
+                })
             }
-        };
-        Ok(PreparedExecution { strategy })
+        }
     }
 
     pub fn uses_remote_transport(&self) -> bool {
+        let is_remote = |r: &ExecutionRoute| !matches!(r, ExecutionRoute::Local);
         match &self.strategy {
-            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => Self::route_uses_remote(route),
+            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => is_remote(route),
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                Self::route_uses_remote(primary) || Self::route_uses_remote(shadow)
+                is_remote(primary) || is_remote(shadow)
             }
         }
     }
+}
 
-    fn route_uses_remote(route: &ExecutionRoute) -> bool {
-        !matches!(route, ExecutionRoute::Local)
-    }
-
-    async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
-        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
-        driver: &mut D,
-        context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse>
-    where
-        D: ExecuteDriver,
-    {
-        let start = Instant::now();
-        let quote = driver
-            .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
-            .await
-            .with_context(context)?;
-        debug!(
-            quote_id = %quote.quote_id,
-            ttl_ms = quote.ttl_ms,
-            quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "quote rpc completed"
-        );
-        Ok(quote)
-    }
-
-    async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
-        Ok(Arc::new(
-            Endpoint::empty_builder()
-                .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
-                .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
-                .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled)
-                .bind()
-                .await
-                .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
-        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
-        endpoint: &Endpoint,
-        peer_id: EndpointId,
-    ) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
-        let start = Instant::now();
-        let channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, peer_id.into())
-            .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
-            .await
-            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
-            .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-        let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
-        let quote = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
-            Ok(quote) => quote,
-            Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
-        };
-        debug!(
-            quote_id = %quote.quote_id,
-            ttl_ms = quote.ttl_ms,
-            %peer_id,
-            quote_rpc_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "quote rpc completed"
-        );
-        Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
-            peer_id,
-            quote,
-            driver,
-        })
-    }
-
-    async fn quote_remote_peer(
-        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
-        endpoint: &Endpoint,
-        peer_id: EndpointId,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-        Self::quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, endpoint, peer_id)
-            .await
-            .map_err(|err| match err {
-                QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status) => {
-                    anyhow::Error::from(status).context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
-                }
-                QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
-            })
-    }
-
-    async fn discover_remote_quote(
-        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
-        endpoint: &Endpoint,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-        let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
-
-        let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
-        registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
-        registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, bindings.dht));
-
-        let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
-        timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
-            let mut last_decline = None;
-            let mut last_connect_error = None;
-            futures::pin_mut!(peers);
-
-            while let Some(result) = peers.next().await {
-                match result {
-                    Ok(peer) => {
-                        let peer_id = peer.id();
-                        match Self::quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, endpoint, peer_id).await {
-                            Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
-                            Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
-                                info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
-                                last_decline = Some(status);
-                            }
-                            Err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err)) => {
-                                debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
-                                last_connect_error = Some(err);
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
-                    Err(err) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
-                }
-            }
-
-            if let Some(status) = last_decline {
-                anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
-            }
-            if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
-                return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
-            }
-
-            anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("discovery timed out")?
-    }
-
-    async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
-        let endpoint = Self::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-        let quote = Self::discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
-        Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
-    }
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// PreparedExecution — owns prepared routes, orchestrates verify
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-    async fn execute_with_driver<D>(
-        driver: &mut D,
-        quote_id: String,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-    where
-        D: ExecuteDriver,
-    {
-        let start = Instant::now();
-        let stream_start = Instant::now();
-        let mut stream = driver
-            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
-                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
-            })
-            .await
-            .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
-        let stream_open_ms = stream_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let mut output = Vec::new();
-        let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
-        let mut first_event_logged = false;
-        let mut first_output_logged = false;
-
-        while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
-            let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
-            if !first_event_logged {
-                debug!(
-                    quote_id = %quote_id,
-                    stream_open_ms,
-                    first_event_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    "execute stream first event"
-                );
-                first_event_logged = true;
-            }
+pub(crate) struct PreparedExecution {
+    primary: PreparedRoute,
+    shadow: Option<PreparedRoute>,
+}
 
-            let had_output = output.len();
-            if let Some(status) =
-                Self::consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
-            {
-                if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-                    anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
-                }
-                if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
-                    break;
-                }
-            }
-            if !first_output_logged && output.len() > had_output {
-                debug!(
-                    quote_id = %quote_id,
-                    stream_open_ms,
-                    first_output_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    "execute stream first output"
-                );
-                first_output_logged = true;
-            }
+impl PreparedExecution {
+    pub(crate) async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+        let primary_output = self.primary.run(sink).await?;
+        if let Some(shadow) = &mut self.shadow {
+            let shadow_output = shadow.run(&mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
+            verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
         }
-
-        Ok(ExecutionOutput {
-            output,
-            completion_tokens,
-        })
+        Ok(primary_output)
     }
+}
 
-    fn verify_matching_output(primary: &ExecutionOutput, shadow: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-        if primary.output == shadow.output {
-            return Ok(());
-        }
-
-        if let (Ok(primary_tokens), Ok(shadow_tokens)) = (
-            decode_token_ids(&primary.output),
-            decode_token_ids(&shadow.output),
-        ) {
-            let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
-                .iter()
-                .zip(&shadow_tokens)
-                .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
-                .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
-            let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-            let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-            anyhow::bail!(
-                "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}",
-                mismatch_index,
-                primary_token,
-                shadow_token,
-                primary_tokens.len(),
-                shadow_tokens.len(),
-            );
-        }
-
-        let mismatch_index = primary
-            .output
-            .iter()
-            .zip(&shadow.output)
-            .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary.output.len().min(shadow.output.len()));
-        let primary_byte = primary.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-        let shadow_byte = shadow.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// PreparedRoute — carries real state: quoted drivers, endpoint lifetimes,
+// discovery retry tracking
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-        anyhow::bail!(
-            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at byte {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_bytes={} shadow_bytes={}",
-            mismatch_index,
-            primary_byte,
-            shadow_byte,
-            primary.output.len(),
-            shadow.output.len(),
-        );
-    }
+enum PreparedRoute {
+    Local {
+        executor: ExecutorHandle,
+        quote_id: String,
+    },
+    RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
+    RemoteDiscovery {
+        quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+        retries: usize,
+        active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
+    },
+}
 
-    fn consume_stream_event(
-        event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
-        output: &mut Vec<u8>,
-        completion_tokens: &mut u32,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ExecutionStatus>> {
-        let (status, progress) = match event.event {
-            Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
-                if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..) {
-                    if !output_chunk.is_empty() {
-                        output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
-                        sink(output_chunk)?;
-                    }
-                }
-                (
-                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status)
-                        .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
-                    snapshot.progress,
-                )
-            }
-            Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => {
-                if !progress.output_chunk.is_empty() {
-                    output.extend_from_slice(&progress.output_chunk);
-                    sink(&progress.output_chunk)?;
-                }
-                (
-                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status)
-                        .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
-                    progress.progress,
-                )
-            }
-            None => return Ok(None),
-        };
+struct RemoteExecution {
+    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote_id: String,
+    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
+}
 
-        *completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-        Ok(Some(status))
-    }
+struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
+    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
 }
 
-impl PreparedExecution {
-    pub async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        match &mut self.strategy {
-            PreparedExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => route.run(sink).await,
-            PreparedExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                let primary_output = primary.run(sink).await?;
-                let shadow_output = shadow.run(&mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
-                ExecutionRequest::verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
-                Ok(primary_output)
-            }
-        }
-    }
+#[derive(Debug)]
+enum QuoteCandidateError {
+    Declined(tonic::Status),
+    Connect(anyhow::Error),
 }
 
 impl PreparedRoute {
+    #[instrument(skip_all, fields(?route))]
     async fn prepare(
         runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
         quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
@@ -491,7 +221,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     .preload_weights(local_model_spec(quote_req))
                     .await
                     .context("failed to preload local weights")?;
-                let quote = ExecutionRequest::quote_with_driver(
+                let quote = quote_with_driver(
                     quote_req,
                     &mut executor,
                     || "local quote failed".to_string(),
@@ -503,8 +233,8 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 })
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
-                let endpoint = ExecutionRequest::bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-                let quote = ExecutionRequest::quote_remote_peer(quote_req, &endpoint, *node_id).await?;
+                let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+                let quote = quote_remote_peer(quote_req, &endpoint, *node_id).await?;
                 Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
                     endpoint, quote,
                 )))
@@ -517,10 +247,11 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
         }
     }
 
+    #[instrument(skip_all)]
     async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match self {
             PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
-                ExecutionRequest::execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+                execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
             }
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.run(sink).await,
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
@@ -533,7 +264,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
 
                 for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
                     if active.is_none() {
-                        *active = Some(ExecutionRequest::prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req).await?);
+                        *active = Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req).await?);
                     }
 
                     let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
@@ -575,15 +306,6 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     }
 }
 
-fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
-    let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
-    if revision.is_empty() {
-        quote_req.huggingface_model_id.clone()
-    } else {
-        format!("{}@{revision}", quote_req.huggingface_model_id)
-    }
-}
-
 impl RemoteExecution {
     fn from_quoted(endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>, quoted: QuotedRemoteDriver) -> Self {
         Self {
@@ -594,9 +316,332 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
         }
     }
 
+    #[instrument(skip_all, fields(peer_id = %self.peer_id, quote_id = %self.quote_id))]
     async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         let _endpoint = &self.endpoint;
-        ExecutionRequest::execute_with_driver(&mut self.driver, self.quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+        execute_with_driver(&mut self.driver, self.quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+    }
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Free functions — quoting, transport setup, execution, verification
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
+async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    driver: &mut D,
+    context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
+) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse>
+where
+    D: ExecuteDriver,
+{
+    let quote = driver
+        .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
+        .await
+        .with_context(context)?;
+    tracing::Span::current().record("quote_id", &tracing::field::display(&quote.quote_id));
+    Ok(quote)
+}
+
+async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
+    Ok(Arc::new(
+        Endpoint::empty_builder()
+            .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
+            .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
+            .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled)
+            .bind()
+            .await
+            .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
+    ))
+}
+
+fn bind_remote_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
+    ConnectionPool::for_service::<ExecuteService>(
+        endpoint.clone(),
+        PoolOptions {
+            connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+            ..PoolOptions::default()
+        },
+    )
+}
+
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
+async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
+    let channel = pool
+        .channel(peer_id)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
+        .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
+    let quote = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+        Ok(quote) => quote,
+        Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
+    };
+    Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
+        peer_id,
+        quote,
+        driver,
+    })
+}
+
+async fn quote_remote_peer(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    let pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
+    quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &pool, peer_id)
+        .await
+        .map_err(|err| match err {
+            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status) => {
+                anyhow::Error::from(status).context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
+            }
+            QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
+        })
+}
+
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
+async fn discover_remote_quote(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
+
+    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+    registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {
+        connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+        ..PoolOptions::default()
+    });
+    registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
+    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, bindings.dht));
+    let pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
+
+    let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
+    timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
+        let mut last_decline = None;
+        let mut last_connect_error = None;
+        futures::pin_mut!(peers);
+
+        while let Some(result) = peers.next().await {
+            match result {
+                Ok(peer) => {
+                    let peer_id = peer.id();
+                    match quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &pool, peer_id).await {
+                        Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
+                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
+                            info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
+                            last_decline = Some(status);
+                        }
+                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err)) => {
+                            debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
+                            last_connect_error = Some(err);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                Err(err) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(status) = last_decline {
+            anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
+        }
+        if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
+            return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
+        }
+
+        anyhow::bail!("no provider could serve the request");
+    })
+    .await
+    .context("discovery timed out")?
+}
+
+async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
+    let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+    let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
+    Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
+}
+
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%quote_id))]
+async fn execute_with_driver<D>(
+    driver: &mut D,
+    quote_id: String,
+    sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
+where
+    D: ExecuteDriver,
+{
+    let mut stream = driver
+        .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
+            quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
+            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
+    let mut output = Vec::new();
+    let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
+
+    while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
+        let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
+        if let Some(status) =
+            consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
+        {
+            if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+                anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
+            }
+            if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    Ok(ExecutionOutput {
+        output,
+        completion_tokens,
+    })
+}
+
+fn verify_matching_output(primary: &ExecutionOutput, shadow: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+    if primary.output == shadow.output {
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
+    if let (Ok(primary_tokens), Ok(shadow_tokens)) = (
+        decode_token_ids(&primary.output),
+        decode_token_ids(&shadow.output),
+    ) {
+        let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
+            .iter()
+            .zip(&shadow_tokens)
+            .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
+        let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+        let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+        anyhow::bail!(
+            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}",
+            mismatch_index,
+            primary_token,
+            shadow_token,
+            primary_tokens.len(),
+            shadow_tokens.len(),
+        );
+    }
+
+    let mismatch_index = primary
+        .output
+        .iter()
+        .zip(&shadow.output)
+        .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
+        .unwrap_or_else(|| primary.output.len().min(shadow.output.len()));
+    let primary_byte = primary.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+    let shadow_byte = shadow.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
+
+    anyhow::bail!(
+        "primary/shadow outputs diverged at byte {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_bytes={} shadow_bytes={}",
+        mismatch_index,
+        primary_byte,
+        shadow_byte,
+        primary.output.len(),
+        shadow.output.len(),
+    );
+}
+
+fn consume_stream_event(
+    event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
+    output: &mut Vec<u8>,
+    completion_tokens: &mut u32,
+    sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ExecutionStatus>> {
+    let (status, progress) = match event.event {
+        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
+            if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..) {
+                if !output_chunk.is_empty() {
+                    output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
+                    sink(output_chunk)?;
+                }
+            }
+            (
+                ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status)
+                    .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                snapshot.progress,
+            )
+        }
+        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => {
+            if !progress.output_chunk.is_empty() {
+                output.extend_from_slice(&progress.output_chunk);
+                sink(&progress.output_chunk)?;
+            }
+            (
+                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status)
+                    .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                progress.progress,
+            )
+        }
+        None => return Ok(None),
+    };
+
+    *completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
+    Ok(Some(status))
+}
+
+fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
+    let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
+    if revision.is_empty() {
+        quote_req.huggingface_model_id.clone()
+    } else {
+        format!("{}@{revision}", quote_req.huggingface_model_id)
+    }
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Tests
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn verify_matching_output_accepts_identical() {
+        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap();
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn verify_matching_output_rejects_divergent() {
+        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 4], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged at byte 2"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn verify_matching_output_rejects_different_lengths() {
+        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2], completion_tokens: 2 };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn prepared_execution_without_shadow_skips_verify() {
+        // PreparedExecution { shadow: None } should just run primary.
+        // We can't easily test the async run() without a driver, but we can
+        // verify the struct shape is correct.
+        let exec = PreparedExecution {
+            primary: PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
+                quote_req: GetQuoteRequest::default(),
+                retries: 0,
+                active: None,
+            },
+            shadow: None,
+        };
+        assert!(exec.shadow.is_none());
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index ae847e2..bd355cf 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -46,6 +46,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Preload model weights on startup. Repeat or use commas: --preload foo/bar --preload baz/qux@rev
         #[arg(long = "preload", value_delimiter = ',')]
         preload_weights: Vec<String>,
+        /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
+        #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
+        metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     },
     /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
     Gateway {
@@ -129,9 +132,6 @@ enum Commands {
             conflicts_with = "local"
         )]
         verify_local: bool,
-        /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
-        #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
-        metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     },
     /// Discover peers and log network events
     Monitor {
@@ -157,6 +157,7 @@ async fn main() {
             execute_policy,
             queue_size,
             preload_weights,
+            metrics_port,
         } => {
             commands::serve::run(
                 port,
@@ -164,6 +165,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 execute_policy,
                 queue_size,
                 preload_weights,
+                metrics_port,
             )
             .await
         }
@@ -204,7 +206,6 @@ async fn main() {
             retries,
             local,
             verify_local,
-            metrics_port,
         } => {
             commands::execute::run(commands::execute::ExecuteOptions {
                 node_id,
@@ -214,7 +215,6 @@ async fn main() {
                 retries,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
-                metrics_port,
             })
             .await
         }
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 1c0ed31..8a8eb62 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -14,14 +14,32 @@
   # Each variant maps to exactly one CUDA toolkit × SM architecture build.
   # bindgen_cuda compiles kernels for a single --gpu-architecture, so we need
   # one binary per target GPU generation.
-  #
-  # CUDA 12: broad driver compat, covers Ampere–Ada   (sm80–sm89)
-  # CUDA 13: required for Blackwell+                   (sm100+)
   variants = [
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "80"; tag = "cuda12-sm80";}   # A100, A30
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "86"; tag = "cuda12-sm86";}   # RTX 3090/3080, A40
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12; sm = "89"; tag = "cuda12-sm89";}   # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
-    {cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13; sm = "120"; tag = "cuda13-sm120";} # RTX 5090/5080, Blackwell
+    {
+      cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12;
+      sm = "80";
+      tag = "cuda12-sm80";
+    } # A100, A30
+    {
+      cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12;
+      sm = "86";
+      tag = "cuda12-sm86";
+    } # RTX 3090/3080, A40
+    {
+      cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_12;
+      sm = "89";
+      tag = "cuda12-sm89";
+    } # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
+    {
+      cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13;
+      sm = "89";
+      tag = "cuda13-sm89";
+    } # RTX 4090/4080, L40S
+    {
+      cuda = pkgs.cudaPackages_13;
+      sm = "120";
+      tag = "cuda13-sm120";
+    } # RTX 5090/5080, Blackwell
   ];
   defaultTag = "cuda12-sm89";
 
@@ -31,7 +49,11 @@
       cudaCapability = v.sm;
     };
 
-  mkServerRuntime = {name, pkg, sourceBin}:
+  mkServerRuntime = {
+    name,
+    pkg,
+    sourceBin,
+  }:
     pkgs.runCommand name {
       nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
     } ''
@@ -42,8 +64,13 @@
       chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
     '';
 
-  mkServerImage = {imageTag, runtimePkg, extraRuntimeContents ? [], cudaEnv ? null}:
-    pkgs.dockerTools.buildLayeredImage {
+  mkServerImage = {
+    imageTag,
+    runtimePkg,
+    extraRuntimeContents ? [],
+    cudaEnv ? null,
+  }:
+    pkgs.dockerTools.streamLayeredImage {
       name = imageRepository;
       tag = imageTag;
       contents = [runtimePkg pkgs.cacert pkgs.iana-etc] ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
@@ -73,107 +100,66 @@
     sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
-  serverImage = mkServerImage {
-    imageTag = "latest";
-    runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
-  };
-
-  mkCudaArtifacts = v: let
+  mkCudaImage = v: let
     cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
-    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // {
-      buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
-      nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-      buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-      inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-      doCheck = false;
-      postInstall = ''
-        for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-          if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-            wrapProgram "$bin" \
-              --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-          fi
-        done
-      '';
-    });
+    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
+      // {
+        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
+        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+        doCheck = false;
+        postInstall = ''
+          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+              wrapProgram "$bin" \
+                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+            fi
+          done
+        '';
+      });
     runtime = mkServerRuntime {
       name = "hellas-server-${v.tag}-runtime";
       pkg = serverCuda;
       sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
     };
+  in {
+    inherit cudaEnv;
     image = mkServerImage {
-      imageTag = "${v.tag}-latest";
+      imageTag = v.tag;
       runtimePkg = runtime;
       extraRuntimeContents = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
       inherit cudaEnv;
     };
-  in {
-    inherit cudaEnv;
-    packages = {
-      "server-${v.tag}" = serverCuda;
-      "server-${v.tag}-runtime" = runtime;
-      "docker-server-${v.tag}" = image;
-    };
   };
 
-  allCuda = map mkCudaArtifacts variants;
-  defaultCuda = mkCudaArtifacts (lib.findFirst (v: v.tag == defaultTag) (builtins.head variants) variants);
-
-  dockerPush = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-    name = "docker-push";
-    runtimeInputs = [pkgs.nix pkgs.docker pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnused];
-    text = ''
-      set -euo pipefail
-      usage() {
-        cat <<'USAGE'
-      Usage: docker-push <image-attr> <target-ref>
-
-      Examples:
-        docker-push docker-server   ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:latest
-        docker-push docker-server-cuda ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda-latest
-        docker-push docker-server-sm86 ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:sm86-latest
+  cudaImages = lib.listToAttrs (map (v: {
+      name = v.tag;
+      value = mkCudaImage v;
+    })
+    variants);
 
-      Environment:
-        HELLAS_FLAKE  Flake ref to build from (default: .)
-      USAGE
-      }
-      if [ "$#" -ne 2 ]; then usage >&2; exit 2; fi
-      image_attr="$1"; target_ref="$2"
-      flake_ref="''${HELLAS_FLAKE:-.}"
-      image_tar="$(nix build --no-link --print-out-paths "$flake_ref#$image_attr")"
-      load_output="$(docker load --input "$image_tar")"
-      printf '%s\n' "$load_output"
-      source_ref="$(printf '%s\n' "$load_output" | sed -n 's/^Loaded image: //p' | tail -n1)"
-      if [ -z "$source_ref" ]; then
-        echo "failed to determine loaded image reference from docker load output" >&2
-        exit 1
-      fi
-      docker tag "$source_ref" "$target_ref"
-      docker push "$target_ref"
-    '';
-  };
+  defaultCuda = cudaImages.${defaultTag};
 
-in {
-  defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
-
-  packages =
+  dockerImages =
     {
-      "server-runtime" = serverRuntime;
-      "docker-server" = serverImage;
-      "server-cuda" = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}";
-      "server-cuda-runtime" = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}-runtime";
-      "docker-server-cuda" = mkServerImage {
-        imageTag = "cuda-latest";
-        runtimePkg = defaultCuda.packages."server-${defaultTag}-runtime";
-        extraRuntimeContents = defaultCuda.cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-        cudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
+      cpu = mkServerImage {
+        imageTag = "cpu";
+        runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
       };
     }
-    // lib.foldl' lib.recursiveUpdate {} (map (a: a.packages) allCuda);
+    // lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.image) cudaImages;
 
-  apps = {
-    "docker-push" = {
-      type = "app";
-      program = "${dockerPush}/bin/docker-push";
-    };
+  pushAll = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+    name = "docker-push-all";
+    runtimeInputs = [pkgs.skopeo];
+    text = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (lib.mapAttrsToList (name: image: ''
+        echo "pushing ${imageRepository}:${name}"
+        ${image} | skopeo copy docker-archive:/dev/stdin "docker://${imageRepository}:${name}" "$@"
+      '')
+      dockerImages);
   };
+in {
+  defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
+  inherit dockerImages pushAll;
 }
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
index 93b2657..71e4797 100644
--- a/nix/pkgs.nix
+++ b/nix/pkgs.nix
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-O72K/g3mz4rfwZBTnQFLopNAGNUVH2KWI0BknASOEaM=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rGc/uMao5PGwk33wkL62UvhcbH9rs4tbGcJVw9GPrlA=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;
@@ -102,20 +102,31 @@ in rec {
       inherit cli server;
       "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
     }
-    // docker.packages;
+    // pkgs.lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: pkgs.lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value) docker.dockerImages;
 
-  apps =
-    {
-      "e2e" = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
-      };
-    }
-    // docker.apps;
+  apps = {
+    "e2e" = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
+    };
+    "docker-push-all" = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
+    };
+  };
+
+  envShellHook = ''
+    if [ -f .env ]; then
+      set -a
+      source .env
+      set +a
+    fi
+  '';
 
   devShells = rec {
     default = pkgs.mkShell {
       packages = devShellPackages;
+      shellHook = envShellHook;
     };
 
     # Explicit shell aliases so users can `nix develop .#server` / `.#server-cuda`
@@ -124,6 +135,7 @@ in rec {
 
     cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
       packages = devShellPackages;
+      shellHook = envShellHook;
       nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
       buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
       inherit

From c2e215672780d0c57cfaf541ee929d78b32789a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:06:55 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 027/105] feat: add cross-service OpenTelemetry trace context
 propagation

- Enable `otel` feature on tonic-iroh-transport
- Register W3C TraceContextPropagator globally
- Wrap server services with TraceContextExtractor
- Wrap client RPC channels with TraceContextInjector
- Make RemoteExecuteDriver generic to support intercepted channels

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 Cargo.lock                               |   3 +-
 Cargo.toml                               |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs       |   4 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs   |   2 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs |  27 ++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs        |  24 ++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs    |  12 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs              | 138 ++++++++++---
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                   |  54 +++++-
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs         |   5 +
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                 |  63 +++---
 flake.nix                                |   8 +-
 nix/default.nix                          | 114 +++++++++++
 nix/docker.nix                           |   4 +-
 nix/module.nix                           |  83 --------
 nix/modules/default.nix                  |  36 ++++
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix             |  28 +++
 nix/modules/nixos.nix                    | 113 +++++++++++
 nix/package.nix                          | 100 ++++++++++
 nix/pkgs.nix                             | 155 ---------------
 nix/tests/default.nix                    | 236 ++++++++++++++++++++++-
 nix/tests/lib.nix                        |  47 +++++
 tests/e2e.sh                             | 179 -----------------
 23 files changed, 939 insertions(+), 502 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 nix/default.nix
 delete mode 100644 nix/module.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/modules/default.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/modules/home-manager.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/modules/nixos.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/package.nix
 delete mode 100644 nix/pkgs.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/tests/lib.nix
 delete mode 100644 tests/e2e.sh

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 7d5024e..09aaa79 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -6066,8 +6066,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
 version = "0.6.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8dc14e509a6dc7c30dd3386873414336040cb676d628aa9d3f267a6e3ff4f530"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
@@ -6078,6 +6076,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper-util",
  "iroh",
  "mainline",
+ "opentelemetry",
  "postcard",
  "serde",
  "sha2 0.10.9",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 6264ec0..b5165ee 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.6", default-features = false }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.6", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
@@ -43,5 +43,5 @@ serde_json = "1"
 # catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
 # catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
 
-# [patch.crates-io]
-# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
+[patch.crates-io]
+tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
index 799f964..b1a3f2a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
@@ -4,11 +4,13 @@ use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     pub model: String,
     pub prompt: String,
     pub max_seq: u32,
@@ -37,6 +39,7 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
                 primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(
                     options.node_id,
+                    options.node_addrs.clone(),
                     options.retries,
                 ),
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
@@ -47,6 +50,7 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         } else {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::remote(
                 options.node_id,
+                options.node_addrs,
                 options.retries,
             ))
         },
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 8737bd3..f13fdaa 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::convert::Infallible;
 use std::future::Future;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
@@ -30,6 +31,7 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub host: String,
     pub port: u16,
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     pub local: bool,
     pub verify_local: bool,
     pub verify: Option<EndpointId>,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 68c3b72..41aa6cb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 use super::{GatewayOptions, json_error};
 use crate::execution::{
     ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
+    RemoteNodeTarget,
 };
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
@@ -13,6 +14,7 @@ use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::error::Error as StdError;
 use std::fmt;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::{Mutex, RwLock};
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
@@ -23,6 +25,7 @@ const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(super) struct GatewayState {
     pub(super) node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub(super) node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     pub(super) local: bool,
     pub(super) verify_local: bool,
     pub(super) verify_node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
@@ -71,6 +74,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
 
         Ok(Self {
             node_id: options.node_id,
+            node_addrs: options.node_addrs.clone(),
             local: options.local,
             verify_local: options.verify_local,
             verify_node_id: options.verify,
@@ -94,7 +98,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         if self.local {
             ExecutionRoute::Local
         } else {
-            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.retries)
+            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.node_addrs.clone(), self.retries)
         }
     }
 
@@ -110,7 +114,10 @@ impl GatewayState {
         if let Some(node_id) = self.verify_node_id.clone() {
             return ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
                 primary,
-                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id),
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
+                    node_id,
+                    node_addrs: Vec::new(),
+                }),
             };
         }
 
@@ -376,6 +383,7 @@ mod tests {
     fn state(local: bool, verify_local: bool, verify_node_id: Option<EndpointId>) -> GatewayState {
         GatewayState {
             node_id: Some(endpoint(1)),
+            node_addrs: Vec::new(),
             local,
             verify_local,
             verify_node_id,
@@ -395,7 +403,10 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(
             state.execution_strategy(),
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
-                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(1)),
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
+                    node_id: endpoint(1),
+                    node_addrs: Vec::new(),
+                }),
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
             }
         );
@@ -408,8 +419,14 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(
             state.execution_strategy(),
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
-                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(1)),
-                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(endpoint(2)),
+                primary: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
+                    node_id: endpoint(1),
+                    node_addrs: Vec::new(),
+                }),
+                shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
+                    node_id: endpoint(2),
+                    node_addrs: Vec::new(),
+                }),
             }
         );
     }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
index 6422316..6bfb84a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
@@ -4,16 +4,26 @@ use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, TransportAddr};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 
-pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId) -> CliResult<()> {
+pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint;
-    let pool = ConnectionPool::for_service::<NodeService>(endpoint, PoolOptions::default());
-    let channel = pool
-        .channel(node_id)
+    let channel = if node_addrs.is_empty() {
+        let pool =
+            ConnectionPool::for_service::<NodeService>(endpoint.clone(), PoolOptions::default());
+        pool.channel(node_id)
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?
+    } else {
+        NodeService::connect(
+            &endpoint,
+            EndpointAddr::from_parts(node_id, node_addrs.into_iter().map(TransportAddr::Ip)),
+        )
         .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?;
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {node_id}"))?
+    };
 
     let mut client = NodeClient::new(channel);
     let response = client
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 216e566..c7a4bd8 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -14,10 +14,11 @@ use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
 use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{AddrFilter, DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextExtractor;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, TransportBuilder};
 
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
@@ -146,7 +147,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     let make_builder = || {
         Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
             .clear_address_lookup()
-            .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns().addr_filter(AddrFilter::ip_only()))
+            .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns())
             .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
     };
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
@@ -216,9 +217,12 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
     let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
-        .add_rpc(NodeServer::new(node_service))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            execute_service,
+            NodeServer::new(node_service),
+            TraceContextExtractor,
+        ))
+        .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
+            InterceptedService::new(execute_service, TraceContextExtractor),
             execute_interceptor,
         ));
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 98b6df4..cb6af53 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -9,17 +9,24 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
-    Endpoint, EndpointId,
+    Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, TransportAddr,
     endpoint::{PortmapperConfig, default_relay_mode},
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
+use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
+use tonic::transport::Channel;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 use tracing::instrument;
 
+type TracedChannel = InterceptedService<Channel, TraceContextInjector>;
+type TracedDriver = RemoteExecuteDriver<TracedChannel>;
+
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
 
@@ -32,19 +39,41 @@ type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
     Local,
-    RemoteDirect(EndpointId),
+    RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget),
     RemoteDiscovery { retries: usize },
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRoute {
-    pub fn remote(node_id: Option<EndpointId>, retries: usize) -> Self {
+    pub fn remote(
+        node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+        retries: usize,
+    ) -> Self {
         match node_id {
-            Some(node_id) => Self::RemoteDirect(node_id),
+            Some(node_id) => Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
+                node_id,
+                node_addrs,
+            }),
             None => Self::RemoteDiscovery { retries },
         }
     }
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct RemoteNodeTarget {
+    pub node_id: EndpointId,
+    pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+}
+
+impl RemoteNodeTarget {
+    fn endpoint_addr(&self) -> EndpointAddr {
+        EndpointAddr::from_parts(
+            self.node_id,
+            self.node_addrs.iter().copied().map(TransportAddr::Ip),
+        )
+    }
+}
+
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
     Run(ExecutionRoute),
@@ -129,7 +158,8 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
                 })
             }
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                let primary = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary).await?;
+                let primary =
+                    PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary).await?;
                 let shadow = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, shadow).await?;
                 Ok(PreparedExecution {
                     primary,
@@ -160,7 +190,10 @@ pub(crate) struct PreparedExecution {
 }
 
 impl PreparedExecution {
-    pub(crate) async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+    pub(crate) async fn run(
+        &mut self,
+        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         let primary_output = self.primary.run(sink).await?;
         if let Some(shadow) = &mut self.shadow {
             let shadow_output = shadow.run(&mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
@@ -192,13 +225,13 @@ struct RemoteExecution {
     endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote_id: String,
-    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
+    driver: TracedDriver,
 }
 
 struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
-    driver: RemoteExecuteDriver,
+    driver: TracedDriver,
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
@@ -221,20 +254,18 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     .preload_weights(local_model_spec(quote_req))
                     .await
                     .context("failed to preload local weights")?;
-                let quote = quote_with_driver(
-                    quote_req,
-                    &mut executor,
-                    || "local quote failed".to_string(),
-                )
+                let quote = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut executor, || {
+                    "local quote failed".to_string()
+                })
                 .await?;
                 Ok(Self::Local {
                     executor,
                     quote_id: quote.quote_id,
                 })
             }
-            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(node_id) => {
+            ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
                 let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
-                let quote = quote_remote_peer(quote_req, &endpoint, *node_id).await?;
+                let quote = quote_remote_target(quote_req, &endpoint, target).await?;
                 Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
                     endpoint, quote,
                 )))
@@ -289,7 +320,9 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                             }
                             *active = None;
                             if attempt == max_attempts {
-                                return Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")));
+                                return Err(
+                                    err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded"))
+                                );
                             }
                             warn!(
                                 attempt,
@@ -377,7 +410,8 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::new(channel);
+    let mut driver =
+        RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
     let quote = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
         Ok(quote) => quote,
         Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
@@ -405,6 +439,33 @@ async fn quote_remote_peer(
         })
 }
 
+async fn quote_remote_target(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    target: &RemoteNodeTarget,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    if target.node_addrs.is_empty() {
+        return quote_remote_peer(quote_req, endpoint, target.node_id).await;
+    }
+
+    let channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+        .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
+    let mut driver =
+        RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
+    let quote = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
+        format!("node {} declined quote", target.node_id)
+    })
+    .await?;
+
+    Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
+        peer_id: target.node_id,
+        quote,
+        driver,
+    })
+}
+
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
 async fn discover_remote_quote(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
@@ -505,7 +566,10 @@ where
     })
 }
 
-fn verify_matching_output(primary: &ExecutionOutput, shadow: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
+fn verify_matching_output(
+    primary: &ExecutionOutput,
+    shadow: &ExecutionOutput,
+) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
     if primary.output == shadow.output {
         return Ok(());
     }
@@ -565,8 +629,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
                 }
             }
             (
-                ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status)
-                    .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
                 snapshot.progress,
             )
         }
@@ -576,8 +639,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
                 sink(&progress.output_chunk)?;
             }
             (
-                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status)
-                    .unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
+                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
                 progress.progress,
             )
         }
@@ -607,23 +669,41 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn verify_matching_output_accepts_identical() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let a = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
+            completion_tokens: 3,
+        };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
+            completion_tokens: 3,
+        };
         verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap();
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn verify_matching_output_rejects_divergent() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 4], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let a = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
+            completion_tokens: 3,
+        };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2, 4],
+            completion_tokens: 3,
+        };
         let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
         assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged at byte 2"));
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn verify_matching_output_rejects_different_lengths() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2], completion_tokens: 2 };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput { output: vec![1, 2, 3], completion_tokens: 3 };
+        let a = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2],
+            completion_tokens: 2,
+        };
+        let b = ExecutionOutput {
+            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
+            completion_tokens: 3,
+        };
         let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
         assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged"));
     }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index bd355cf..c2012bd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 extern crate tracing;
 
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
@@ -61,8 +62,11 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Direct target node id (omit to use discovery)
         #[arg(long)]
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
-        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with = "node_id")]
+        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["node_id", "node_addrs"])]
         local: bool,
         /// Run remotely and verify that the response matches a local catgrad execution
         #[arg(
@@ -101,11 +105,17 @@ enum Commands {
     Health {
         /// Node ID to check
         node_id: EndpointId,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',')]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     },
     /// Execute a job remotely or locally
     Execute {
         /// Node ID to execute on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
         /// HuggingFace model id used to fetch weights, optionally with @revision
         #[arg(
             short = 'm',
@@ -123,7 +133,7 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
         retries: usize,
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
-        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["verify_local", "node_id"])]
+        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["verify_local", "node_id", "node_addrs"])]
         local: bool,
         /// Run remotely and locally, then verify that both outputs match
         #[arg(
@@ -173,6 +183,7 @@ async fn main() {
             host,
             port,
             node_id,
+            node_addrs,
             local,
             verify_local,
             verify,
@@ -186,6 +197,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 host,
                 port,
                 node_id,
+                node_addrs,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
                 verify,
@@ -197,9 +209,13 @@ async fn main() {
             })
             .await
         }
-        Commands::Health { node_id } => commands::health::run(node_id).await,
+        Commands::Health {
+            node_id,
+            node_addrs,
+        } => commands::health::run(node_id, node_addrs).await,
         Commands::Execute {
             node_id,
+            node_addrs,
             model,
             prompt,
             max_seq,
@@ -209,6 +225,7 @@ async fn main() {
         } => {
             commands::execute::run(commands::execute::ExecuteOptions {
                 node_id,
+                node_addrs,
                 model,
                 prompt,
                 max_seq,
@@ -246,11 +263,13 @@ mod tests {
         match cli.command {
             Commands::Execute {
                 node_id,
+                node_addrs,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
                 ..
             } => {
                 assert!(node_id.is_none());
+                assert!(node_addrs.is_empty());
                 assert!(local);
                 assert!(!verify_local);
             }
@@ -290,8 +309,14 @@ mod tests {
     fn gateway_accepts_local_mode() {
         let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--local"]).unwrap();
         match cli.command {
-            Commands::Gateway { node_id, local, .. } => {
+            Commands::Gateway {
+                node_id,
+                node_addrs,
+                local,
+                ..
+            } => {
                 assert!(node_id.is_none());
+                assert!(node_addrs.is_empty());
                 assert!(local);
             }
             _ => panic!("expected gateway command"),
@@ -310,4 +335,25 @@ mod tests {
 
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn execute_rejects_node_addr_without_node_id() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "execute",
+            "--node-addr",
+            "127.0.0.1:31145",
+            "-p",
+            "hello",
+        ]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_rejects_node_addr_without_node_id() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--node-addr", "127.0.0.1:31145"]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
index afbcc6c..1a5576d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -29,6 +29,11 @@ fn base_env_filter() -> EnvFilter {
 ///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
 ///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
 pub fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
+    // Register W3C TraceContext propagator so trace IDs flow across RPC calls.
+    opentelemetry::global::set_text_map_propagator(
+        opentelemetry_sdk::propagation::TraceContextPropagator::new(),
+    );
+
     let (filter_layer, filter_handle) = reload::Layer::new(base_env_filter());
     let _ = LOG_FILTER.set(filter_handle);
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 6f6c7d1..8d657e2 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use std::pin::Pin;
 use futures_core::Stream;
 use tonic::Status;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
+use tonic::codegen::*;
 use tonic::transport::Channel;
 
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
@@ -23,40 +24,49 @@ pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
     ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status>;
 }
 
-pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver {
-    client: ExecuteClient<Channel>,
+pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T = Channel> {
+    client: ExecuteClient<T>,
 }
 
-impl RemoteExecuteDriver {
+impl RemoteExecuteDriver<Channel> {
     pub fn new(channel: Channel) -> Self {
         Self {
-            client: Self::client(channel),
+            client: ExecuteClient::new(channel)
+                .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+                .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT),
         }
     }
+}
 
-    fn client(channel: Channel) -> ExecuteClient<Channel> {
-        ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-    }
-
-    async fn subscribe_execution(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let stream = self
-            .client
-            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest { execution_id })
-            .await?
-            .into_inner();
-        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+impl<T> RemoteExecuteDriver<T>
+where
+    T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+    T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+    T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + Send + 'static,
+    <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
+{
+    pub fn with_service(service: T) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            client: ExecuteClient::new(service)
+                .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+                .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT),
+        }
     }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
-impl ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver {
+impl<T> ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver<T>
+where
+    T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body> + Send + 'static,
+    T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+    T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + Send + 'static,
+    <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
+    T::Future: Send,
+{
     async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
         Ok(self.client.get_quote(request).await?.into_inner())
     }
@@ -71,6 +81,11 @@ impl ExecuteDriver for RemoteExecuteDriver {
             .await?
             .into_inner()
             .execution_id;
-        self.subscribe_execution(execution_id).await
+        let stream = self
+            .client
+            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest { execution_id })
+            .await?
+            .into_inner();
+        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
     }
 }
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 99dbfe0..71483c7 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
     forAllSystems = nixpkgs.lib.genAttrs systems;
     perSystem = forAllSystems (
       system:
-        import ./nix/pkgs.nix {
+        import ./nix {
           inherit
             self
             system
@@ -40,13 +40,17 @@
       apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
       devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
       checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
+      nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
 
       overlays.default = final: _prev: {
         hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
         hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
       };
 
-      nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/module.nix {inherit self;};
+      nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
       nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
+
+      homeManagerModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/home-manager.nix {inherit self;};
+      homeManagerModules.default = self.homeManagerModules.hellas;
     };
 }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a54a053
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,114 @@
+{
+  self,
+  system,
+  nixpkgs,
+  rust-overlay,
+  catgrad,
+}: let
+  package = import ./package.nix {
+    inherit system nixpkgs rust-overlay;
+  };
+  inherit
+    (package)
+    pkgs
+    lib
+    rustToolchain
+    rustPlatform
+    commonArgs
+    cli
+    server
+    devShellPackages
+    envShellHook
+    ;
+
+  testsLib = import ./tests/lib.nix {
+    inherit pkgs lib;
+  };
+
+  linuxOutputs =
+    if pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux
+    then let
+      docker = import ./docker.nix {
+        inherit
+          pkgs
+          lib
+          rustPlatform
+          commonArgs
+          rustToolchain
+          catgrad
+          system
+          server
+          ;
+      };
+
+      nixosTests = import ./tests {
+        inherit self pkgs lib server;
+      };
+    in {
+      packages =
+        lib.mapAttrs'
+        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value)
+        docker.dockerImages;
+
+      apps = {
+        "docker-push-all" = {
+          type = "app";
+          program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
+        };
+      };
+
+      devShells = rec {
+        cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+          packages = devShellPackages;
+          shellHook = envShellHook;
+          nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+          buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+          inherit
+            (docker.defaultCudaEnv)
+            CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP
+            CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR
+            ;
+          LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+        };
+
+        "server-cuda" = cuda;
+      };
+
+      checks = nixosTests;
+      inherit nixosTests;
+    }
+    else {
+      packages = {};
+      apps = {};
+      devShells = {};
+      checks = {};
+      nixosTests = {};
+    };
+in {
+  packages =
+    {
+      default = cli;
+      inherit cli server;
+      "hf-cache-smollm2-135m-instruct" = testsLib.smolLm2InstructCache;
+    }
+    // linuxOutputs.packages;
+
+  apps = linuxOutputs.apps;
+
+  devShells =
+    {
+      default = pkgs.mkShell {
+        packages = devShellPackages;
+        shellHook = envShellHook;
+      };
+
+      server = pkgs.mkShell {
+        packages = devShellPackages;
+        shellHook = envShellHook;
+      };
+    }
+    // linuxOutputs.devShells;
+
+  checks = linuxOutputs.checks;
+  inherit (linuxOutputs) nixosTests;
+}
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 8a8eb62..8b375b0 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   lib,
   rustPlatform,
   commonArgs,
-  rust-toolchain,
+  rustToolchain,
   catgrad,
   system,
   server,
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@
       mkdir -p "$out/bin"
       cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
       chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-      remove-references-to -t ${rust-toolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+      remove-references-to -t ${rustToolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
       chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
     '';
 
diff --git a/nix/module.nix b/nix/module.nix
deleted file mode 100644
index 95be698..0000000
--- a/nix/module.nix
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,83 +0,0 @@
-{self}: {
-  config,
-  lib,
-  pkgs,
-  ...
-}: let
-  inherit (lib) concatStringsSep mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
-  cfg = config.services.hellas;
-  cliArgs = concatStringsSep " " (
-    ["serve"]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
-    ++ cfg.extraArgs
-  );
-in {
-  options.services.hellas = {
-    enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
-    package = mkOption {
-      type = types.package;
-      default = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.server;
-      description = "Package providing the hellas CLI (with serve feature).";
-    };
-    openFirewall = mkOption {
-      type = types.bool;
-      default = false;
-      description = "Open firewall port for the hellas node.";
-    };
-    port = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.port;
-      default = null;
-      description = "Port for the hellas node to listen on. Null (default) auto-selects.";
-    };
-    downloadPolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
-      default = null;
-      description = ''
-        Model download policy.
-        "skip" (CLI default) never downloads (cache-only),
-        "eager" downloads any requested model,
-        "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching HF model patterns.
-      '';
-    };
-    executePolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
-      default = null;
-      description = ''
-        Graph execution policy.
-        "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
-        "eager" executes any graph,
-        "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching.
-      '';
-    };
-    extraArgs = mkOption {
-      type = types.listOf types.str;
-      default = [];
-      description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
-    };
-  };
-
-  config = mkIf cfg.enable {
-    systemd.services.hellas = {
-      description = "Hellas node server";
-      wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
-      after = ["network-online.target"];
-      wants = ["network-online.target"];
-      environment = {
-        HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";
-      };
-      serviceConfig = {
-        ExecStart = "${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli ${cliArgs}";
-        Restart = "on-failure";
-        DynamicUser = true;
-        StateDirectory = "hellas";
-        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas";
-      };
-    };
-
-    networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
-      allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
-    };
-  };
-}
diff --git a/nix/modules/default.nix b/nix/modules/default.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..90275cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/modules/default.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+{self}: let
+  mkPackageDefault = pkgs: packageName: self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.${packageName};
+in {
+  mkCommonOptions = {
+    lib,
+    pkgs,
+    packageName,
+    packageDescription,
+  }: let
+    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
+    envValueType = types.oneOf [
+      types.str
+      types.path
+      types.package
+      types.int
+    ];
+  in {
+    package = mkOption {
+      type = types.package;
+      default = mkPackageDefault pkgs packageName;
+      description = packageDescription;
+    };
+    environment = mkOption {
+      type = types.attrsOf envValueType;
+      default = {};
+      example = {
+        HF_HOME = "/var/lib/hellas/huggingface";
+        OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = "hellas";
+      };
+      description = "Environment variables exported to Hellas processes.";
+    };
+  };
+
+  renderEnvironment = environment:
+    builtins.mapAttrs (_name: value: toString value) environment;
+}
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fd2d6ee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+{
+  self,
+  common ? import ./default.nix {inherit self;},
+}:
+{
+  config,
+  lib,
+  pkgs,
+  ...
+}: let
+  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf;
+  cfg = config.programs.hellas;
+in {
+  options.programs.hellas =
+    common.mkCommonOptions {
+      inherit lib pkgs;
+      packageName = "cli";
+      packageDescription = "Package providing the hellas CLI.";
+    }
+    // {
+      enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas CLI";
+    };
+
+  config = mkIf cfg.enable {
+    home.packages = [cfg.package];
+    home.sessionVariables = common.renderEnvironment cfg.environment;
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4e86f7b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,113 @@
+{
+  self,
+  common ? import ./default.nix {inherit self;},
+}:
+{
+  config,
+  lib,
+  pkgs,
+  ...
+}: let
+  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
+  cfg = config.services.hellas;
+
+  cliArgs =
+    [
+      "serve"
+    ]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.queueSize != null) ["--queue-size" (toString cfg.queueSize)]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.metricsPort != null) ["--metrics-port" (toString cfg.metricsPort)]
+    ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) cfg.preloadWeights
+    ++ cfg.extraArgs;
+in {
+  options.services.hellas =
+    common.mkCommonOptions {
+      inherit lib pkgs;
+      packageName = "server";
+      packageDescription = "Package providing the hellas CLI with server support.";
+    }
+    // {
+      enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
+      openFirewall = mkOption {
+        type = types.bool;
+        default = false;
+        description = "Open the Hellas UDP listen port in the firewall.";
+      };
+      port = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.port;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
+      };
+      downloadPolicy = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.str;
+        default = null;
+        description = ''
+          Model download policy.
+          "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
+          "eager" downloads any requested model,
+          and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
+        '';
+      };
+      executePolicy = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.str;
+        default = null;
+        description = ''
+          Graph execution policy.
+          "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
+          "eager" executes any graph,
+          and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
+        '';
+      };
+      queueSize = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.ints.positive;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker.";
+      };
+      preloadWeights = mkOption {
+        type = types.listOf types.str;
+        default = [];
+        description = "Model identifiers to preload on startup.";
+      };
+      metricsPort = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.port;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
+      };
+      extraArgs = mkOption {
+        type = types.listOf types.str;
+        default = [];
+        description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
+      };
+    };
+
+  config = mkIf cfg.enable {
+    assertions = [
+      {
+        assertion = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux;
+        message = "services.hellas is only supported on Linux.";
+      }
+    ];
+
+    systemd.services.hellas = {
+      description = "Hellas node server";
+      wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
+      after = ["network-online.target"];
+      wants = ["network-online.target"];
+      environment = common.renderEnvironment (cfg.environment // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";});
+      serviceConfig = {
+        ExecStart = lib.escapeShellArgs (["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"] ++ cliArgs);
+        Restart = "on-failure";
+        DynamicUser = true;
+        StateDirectory = "hellas";
+        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas";
+      };
+    };
+
+    networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
+      allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
+    };
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..eaf7abc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+{
+  system,
+  nixpkgs,
+  rust-overlay,
+}: let
+  repoRoot = ../.;
+  overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
+  pkgs = import nixpkgs {
+    inherit system overlays;
+    config.allowUnfree = true;
+  };
+  lib = pkgs.lib;
+
+  rustToolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml;
+  rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
+    rustc = rustToolchain;
+    cargo = rustToolchain;
+  };
+
+  buildSrc = lib.cleanSourceWith {
+    src = repoRoot;
+    filter = path: type: let
+      name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
+    in
+      lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
+      && !(builtins.elem name [
+        ".claude"
+        ".direnv"
+        ".envrc"
+        "result"
+        "target"
+      ])
+      && !lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
+  };
+
+  workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
+  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
+
+  devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
+    rustToolchain
+    openssl
+    pkg-config
+    protobuf
+    llvmPackages.lld
+    pre-commit
+    protobuf-language-server
+    cargo-watch
+    gh
+    cargo-audit
+    cargo-outdated
+    skopeo
+  ];
+
+  commonArgs = {
+    pname = "hellas";
+    version = "0.1.0";
+    src = buildSrc;
+    cargoLock = {
+      lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
+      outputHashes = {
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rGc/uMao5PGwk33wkL62UvhcbH9rs4tbGcJVw9GPrlA=";
+      };
+    };
+    auditable = false;
+    buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
+    nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
+    checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
+    separateDebugInfo = true;
+    meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
+  };
+
+  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
+  server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
+    commonArgs
+    // {
+      buildFeatures = ["serve"];
+    }
+  );
+
+  envShellHook = ''
+    if [ -f .env ]; then
+      set -a
+      source .env
+      set +a
+    fi
+  '';
+in {
+  inherit
+    pkgs
+    lib
+    rustToolchain
+    rustPlatform
+    buildSrc
+    commonArgs
+    cli
+    server
+    devShellPackages
+    envShellHook
+    ;
+}
diff --git a/nix/pkgs.nix b/nix/pkgs.nix
deleted file mode 100644
index 71e4797..0000000
--- a/nix/pkgs.nix
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,155 +0,0 @@
-{
-  self,
-  system,
-  nixpkgs,
-  rust-overlay,
-  catgrad,
-}: let
-  repoRoot = ../.;
-  overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
-  pkgs = import nixpkgs {
-    inherit system overlays;
-    config.allowUnfree = true;
-  };
-
-  rust-toolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml;
-  rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
-    rustc = rust-toolchain;
-    cargo = rust-toolchain;
-  };
-
-  buildSrc = pkgs.lib.cleanSourceWith {
-    src = repoRoot;
-    filter = path: type: let
-      name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
-    in
-      pkgs.lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
-      && !(builtins.elem name [
-        ".claude"
-        ".direnv"
-        ".envrc"
-        "result"
-        "target"
-      ])
-      && !pkgs.lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
-  };
-
-  workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
-  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
-  devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
-    rust-toolchain
-    openssl
-    pkg-config
-    protobuf
-    llvmPackages.lld
-    pre-commit
-    protobuf-language-server
-    cargo-watch
-    gh
-    cargo-audit
-    cargo-outdated
-    skopeo
-  ];
-
-  commonArgs = {
-    pname = "hellas";
-    version = "0.1.0";
-    src = buildSrc;
-    cargoLock = {
-      lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
-      outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rGc/uMao5PGwk33wkL62UvhcbH9rs4tbGcJVw9GPrlA=";
-      };
-    };
-    auditable = false;
-    buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
-    nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
-    checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
-    separateDebugInfo = true;
-    meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
-  };
-
-  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
-  server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
-    commonArgs
-    // {
-      buildFeatures = ["serve"];
-    }
-  );
-
-  docker = import ./docker.nix {
-    inherit
-      pkgs
-      rustPlatform
-      commonArgs
-      rust-toolchain
-      catgrad
-      system
-      server
-      ;
-    lib = pkgs.lib;
-  };
-
-  e2eTest = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-    name = "e2e-test";
-    runtimeInputs = [server pkgs.coreutils pkgs.gnugrep pkgs.gawk];
-    text = builtins.readFile ../tests/e2e.sh;
-  };
-in rec {
-  packages =
-    {
-      default = cli;
-      inherit cli server;
-      "e2e-test" = e2eTest;
-    }
-    // pkgs.lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: pkgs.lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value) docker.dockerImages;
-
-  apps = {
-    "e2e" = {
-      type = "app";
-      program = "${e2eTest}/bin/e2e-test";
-    };
-    "docker-push-all" = {
-      type = "app";
-      program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
-    };
-  };
-
-  envShellHook = ''
-    if [ -f .env ]; then
-      set -a
-      source .env
-      set +a
-    fi
-  '';
-
-  devShells = rec {
-    default = pkgs.mkShell {
-      packages = devShellPackages;
-      shellHook = envShellHook;
-    };
-
-    # Explicit shell aliases so users can `nix develop .#server` / `.#server-cuda`
-    # and still get a full development environment (not a package build env).
-    server = default;
-
-    cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
-      packages = devShellPackages;
-      shellHook = envShellHook;
-      nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-      buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-      inherit
-        (docker.defaultCudaEnv)
-        CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP
-        CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR
-        ;
-      LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
-    };
-
-    "server-cuda" = cuda;
-  };
-
-  checks = import ./tests {
-    inherit pkgs packages;
-  };
-}
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index af62d5e..ab84756 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -1,4 +1,234 @@
-{packages, ...}: {
-  # Keep checks namespaced under ./nix/tests even when the current check set is small.
-  e2e-script = packages."e2e-test";
+{
+  self,
+  pkgs,
+  lib,
+  server,
+}: let
+  testsLib = import ./lib.nix {
+    inherit pkgs lib;
+  };
+  model = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct";
+  hfHome = testsLib.smolLm2InstructCache;
+  hellasModule = import ../modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
+  executorPort = 31145;
+  gatewayPort = 8080;
+
+  commonPackages = with pkgs; [
+    coreutils
+    curl
+    jq
+    gnugrep
+    server
+  ];
+
+  baseNode = {
+    networking.firewall.enable = false;
+    environment.systemPackages = commonPackages;
+  };
+
+  mkHellasNode = {
+    executePolicy ? "skip",
+    preload ? false,
+  }: {
+    services.hellas = {
+      enable = true;
+      package = server;
+      port = executorPort;
+      downloadPolicy = "skip";
+      inherit executePolicy;
+      queueSize = 2;
+      preloadWeights = lib.optionals preload [model];
+      environment = {
+        HF_HOME = hfHome;
+        RUST_LOG = "info";
+      };
+    };
+  };
+
+  gatewayLauncher = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher" ''
+    exec ${server}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
+      --host=0.0.0.0 \
+      --port=${toString gatewayPort} \
+      --retries=1 \
+      --node-id "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id)" \
+      --node-addr "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr)"
+  '';
+
+  mkGatewayService = {
+    systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
+      description = "Hellas gateway";
+      after = ["network-online.target"];
+      wants = ["network-online.target"];
+      environment = {
+        HF_HOME = hfHome;
+        HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+        RUST_LOG = "info";
+      };
+      serviceConfig = {
+        DynamicUser = true;
+        Restart = "on-failure";
+        StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
+        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+        ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
+      };
+    };
+  };
+
+  gatewayRequest = pkgs.writeText "hellas-gateway-request.json" (builtins.toJSON {
+    model = model;
+    messages = [
+      {
+        role = "user";
+        content = "Reply with the single word hello.";
+      }
+    ];
+    max_tokens = 8;
+  });
+in {
+  execute-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
+    name = "hellas-execute-direct";
+
+    nodes.executor = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      imports = [hellasModule];
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        (mkHellasNode {
+          executePolicy = "eager";
+          preload = true;
+        })
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 2;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    nodes.client = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 1;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
+      executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+    in ''
+      start_all()
+
+      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
+      )
+      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node Address: //p' | tail -1"
+      ).strip()
+
+      client.succeed(
+          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli execute {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+      )
+      client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
+
+      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/execute.out", "hellas-execute.out")
+      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/execute.err", "hellas-execute.err")
+    '';
+  };
+
+  gateway-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
+    name = "hellas-gateway-direct";
+
+    nodes.executor = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      imports = [hellasModule];
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        (mkHellasNode {
+          executePolicy = "eager";
+          preload = true;
+        })
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 2;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    nodes.gateway = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        mkGatewayService
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 2;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 3072;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    nodes.client = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 1;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
+      executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+      gatewayAddr = (lib.head nodes.gateway.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+    in ''
+      start_all()
+
+      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
+      )
+      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node Address: //p' | tail -1"
+      ).strip()
+
+      gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
+      gateway.succeed(f"printf '%s\\n' {executor_node_id} > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id")
+      gateway.succeed("printf '%s\\n' '${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}' > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr")
+      gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
+
+      client.succeed(
+          "curl -sf http://${gatewayAddr}:${toString gatewayPort}/v1/chat/completions -H 'content-type: application/json' --data @${gatewayRequest} > /tmp/gateway-response.json"
+      )
+      client.succeed(
+          "${pkgs.jq}/bin/jq -e '.model == \"${model}\" and (.choices[0].message.content | strings | length > 0)' /tmp/gateway-response.json"
+      )
+
+      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/gateway-response.json", "hellas-gateway-response.json")
+    '';
+  };
 }
diff --git a/nix/tests/lib.nix b/nix/tests/lib.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6884682
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/tests/lib.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+{pkgs, lib}: let
+  mkHuggingFaceCache = {
+    name,
+    repo,
+    revision,
+    files,
+    ref ? "main",
+  }: let
+    repoPath = "models--${lib.replaceStrings ["/"] ["--"] repo}";
+    snapshotPath = "$out/hub/${repoPath}/snapshots/${revision}";
+    linkCommands = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (
+      lib.mapAttrsToList (fileName: src: ''
+        ln -s ${src} "${snapshotPath}/${fileName}"
+      '') files
+    );
+  in
+    pkgs.runCommand name {} ''
+      mkdir -p "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs" "${snapshotPath}"
+      printf '%s' '${revision}' > "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs/${ref}"
+      ${linkCommands}
+    '';
+
+  smolLm2InstructRevision = "12fd25f77366fa6b3b4b768ec3050bf629380bac";
+  smolLm2InstructRepo = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct";
+  fetchSmolLm2File = file: hash:
+    pkgs.fetchurl {
+      url = "https://huggingface.co/${smolLm2InstructRepo}/resolve/${smolLm2InstructRevision}/${file}";
+      sha256 = hash;
+    };
+
+  smolLm2InstructCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
+    name = "hf-cache-smollm2-135m-instruct";
+    repo = smolLm2InstructRepo;
+    revision = smolLm2InstructRevision;
+    files = {
+      "config.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "config.json" "sha256-jrdA6Lvkz/lep7RYjReiQy3rFugHW8WCj/e6m+lNmCo=";
+      "merges.txt" = fetchSmolLm2File "merges.txt" "sha256-C1Toqk5T1Tg+LkvGNaVrQ/lkf3sTgy1dns2PgtrE9RA=";
+      "model.safetensors" = fetchSmolLm2File "model.safetensors" "sha256-WvVxy/B05tIaA1KNIzB5LlMspgjySscKFD9rNploq4w=";
+      "special_tokens_map.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "special_tokens_map.json" "sha256-K3N5866BNSkoGlxgK8WhHB1OCpkQeqpZf+k2wegTylI=";
+      "tokenizer.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "tokenizer.json" "sha256-nKms3bZSWhlOyKx6h/JPu6cjKpoV/6GvDBIk/NiI5Hw=";
+      "tokenizer_config.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "tokenizer_config.json" "sha256-Tsd9RPYu/rONfgRKHbMY9qk5Q4QlMS36MzuDgtutmN8=";
+      "vocab.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "vocab.json" "sha256-grhAEuOt1NAdEroURCAm5JuMu66tH3ns89kZeE+C3Hk=";
+    };
+  };
+in {
+  inherit mkHuggingFaceCache smolLm2InstructCache;
+}
diff --git a/tests/e2e.sh b/tests/e2e.sh
deleted file mode 100644
index 3516754..0000000
--- a/tests/e2e.sh
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,179 +0,0 @@
-# Hellas E2E test: multi-provider, multi-node scenarios with discovery.
-#
-# Starts 3 server nodes with different policies, then runs client scenarios
-# testing direct execution, policy decline, discovery failover, and health.
-#
-# Run via: nix run .#e2e
-# Requires: all source files tracked by git (git add)
-#
-# Environment:
-#   HF_HOME  – HuggingFace cache dir (default: ~/.cache/huggingface).
-#              Set this to reuse pre-downloaded models and skip downloads.
-
-TEST_DIR=$(mktemp -d -t hellas-e2e-XXXXXX)
-
-cleanup() {
-  echo "Cleaning up..."
-  kill "$PID_OPEN" "$PID_RESTRICT" "$PID_SKIP" 2>/dev/null || true
-  wait "$PID_OPEN" "$PID_RESTRICT" "$PID_SKIP" 2>/dev/null || true
-  rm -rf "$TEST_DIR"
-}
-trap cleanup EXIT
-
-PASS=$'\033[0;32mPASS\033[0m'
-FAIL=$'\033[0;31mFAIL\033[0m'
-INFO=$'\033[1;33m----\033[0m'
-
-pass() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$PASS" "$1"; }
-fail() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$FAIL" "$1"; exit 1; }
-info() { printf '%s: %s\n' "$INFO" "$1"; }
-
-# ── Resolve HF model cache ───────────────────────────────────────
-
-if [ -n "${HF_HOME:-}" ]; then
-  info "HF model cache (HF_HOME): $HF_HOME"
-elif [ -d "$HOME/.cache/huggingface" ]; then
-  export HF_HOME="$HOME/.cache/huggingface"
-  info "HF model cache (default): $HF_HOME"
-else
-  info "No HF model cache found; models will be downloaded on first use"
-fi
-
-# ── Start three server nodes with different policies ─────────────
-
-info "Starting open node (eager policies)..."
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-open" RUST_LOG=info \
-  hellas-cli serve \
-    --download-policy=eager --execute-policy=eager \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/open.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" &
-PID_OPEN=$!
-
-info "Starting restrictive node (only allows SomeOtherModel)..."
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-restrict" RUST_LOG=info \
-  hellas-cli serve \
-    --download-policy=skip '--execute-policy=allow(hf/SomeOtherModel/*)' \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/restrict.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/restrict.stderr" &
-PID_RESTRICT=$!
-
-info "Starting skip-all node (refuses everything)..."
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-skip" RUST_LOG=info \
-  hellas-cli serve \
-    --download-policy=skip --execute-policy=skip \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/skip.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/skip.stderr" &
-PID_SKIP=$!
-
-# ── Wait for each node to print its address ──────────────────────
-
-wait_for_nodeid() {
-  local file=$1 name=$2 timeout="${3:-60}"
-  local i
-  for i in $(seq 1 "$timeout"); do
-    if grep -q "Node Address:" "$file" 2>/dev/null; then
-      grep "Node Address:" "$file" | head -1 | awk '{print $NF}'
-      return 0
-    fi
-    sleep 1
-  done
-  info "stderr tail for $name:"
-  tail -20 "${file%stdout}stderr" >&2
-  fail "Timed out waiting for $name to print its node address (${timeout}s)"
-}
-
-NODE_OPEN=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/open.stdout" "open node")
-info "Open node:        $NODE_OPEN"
-
-NODE_RESTRICT=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/restrict.stdout" "restrictive node")
-info "Restrictive node: $NODE_RESTRICT"
-
-NODE_SKIP=$(wait_for_nodeid "$TEST_DIR/skip.stdout" "skip-all node")
-info "Skip-all node:    $NODE_SKIP"
-
-# ── Trigger model download on open node, then wait for weights ───
-
-info "Sending warm-up request via discovery to trigger model load..."
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-warmup" RUST_LOG=info \
-  hellas-cli execute -p "warmup" --max-seq 1 --retries 0 --backup-quotes 0 \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/warmup.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/warmup.stderr" || true
-info "Waiting for model weights..."
-for i in $(seq 1 300); do
-  if grep -q "weights ready" "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" 2>/dev/null; then
-    break
-  fi
-  if ! kill -0 "$PID_OPEN" 2>/dev/null; then
-    tail -20 "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" >&2
-    fail "Open node exited while waiting for weights"
-  fi
-  if (( i % 30 == 0 )); then
-    info "Still waiting for weights... (${i}s elapsed)"
-  fi
-  sleep 1
-done
-if ! grep -q "weights ready" "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr"; then
-  info "Server stderr (last 50 lines):"
-  tail -50 "$TEST_DIR/open.stderr" >&2
-  fail "Timed out waiting for weights (300s)"
-fi
-info "Weights ready"
-
-# ── Scenario 1: Direct execution against open node ───────────────
-
-info "Scenario 1: Direct execution against open node"
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c1" RUST_LOG=warn \
-  hellas-cli execute "$NODE_OPEN" -p "Hello" --max-seq 8 \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s1.stderr" || {
-    cat "$TEST_DIR/s1.stderr" >&2
-    fail "direct execution failed"
-  }
-[ -s "$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout" ] \
-  || fail "direct execution returned empty output"
-pass "Direct execution: $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s1.stdout")"
-
-# ── Scenario 2: Restrictive node declines (expect failure) ───────
-
-info "Scenario 2: Direct execution against restrictive node (expect decline)"
-if IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c2" RUST_LOG=warn \
-  hellas-cli execute "$NODE_RESTRICT" -p "Hello" --max-seq 8 \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/s2.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr"; then
-  fail "Restrictive node should have declined"
-fi
-grep -qiE "declined|denied|permission" "$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr" || {
-  cat "$TEST_DIR/s2.stderr" >&2
-  fail "Expected policy-related error"
-}
-pass "Restrictive node declined"
-
-# ── Scenario 3: Discovery-based execution with failover ──────────
-
-info "Scenario 3: Discovery-based execution (failover across 3 nodes)"
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c3" RUST_LOG=info \
-  hellas-cli execute -p "What is 1+1?" --max-seq 8 \
-    --retries 2 --backup-quotes 0 \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr" || {
-    cat "$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr" >&2
-    fail "discovery execution failed"
-  }
-[ -s "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout" ] \
-  || fail "discovery execution returned empty output"
-if grep -q "declined" "$TEST_DIR/s3.stderr"; then
-  pass "Discovery with failover: $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout")"
-else
-  pass "Discovery (no decline observed): $(head -c 120 "$TEST_DIR/s3.stdout")"
-fi
-
-# ── Scenario 4: Health check ─────────────────────────────────────
-
-info "Scenario 4: Health check against open node"
-IROH_DATA_DIR="$TEST_DIR/iroh-c4" RUST_LOG=warn \
-  hellas-cli health "$NODE_OPEN" \
-  >"$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" 2>"$TEST_DIR/s4.stderr" || {
-    cat "$TEST_DIR/s4.stderr" >&2
-    fail "health check failed"
-  }
-grep -q "Version:" "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" \
-  || fail "health output missing Version"
-grep -q "Node ID:" "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout" \
-  || fail "health output missing Node ID"
-pass "Health check: $(tr '\n' ' ' < "$TEST_DIR/s4.stdout")"
-
-echo ""
-printf '\033[0;32m%s\033[0m\n' "All E2E scenarios passed!"

From d654c7f15a026b17c53b8f17cd5142f58c615746 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:56:50 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 028/105] feat: oltp trace propagation

---
 Cargo.lock                            |  5 ++++-
 Cargo.toml                            |  8 +++++---
 README.md                             |  2 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs | 11 +++++------
 4 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 09aaa79..59978eb 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -6065,7 +6065,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.6.1"
+version = "0.7.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cf84a224b56a1bff2068b790f87974784b39cca00974db25693b88dd5560bb0e"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
@@ -6087,6 +6089,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "tonic-prost-build",
  "tower 0.4.13",
  "tracing",
+ "tracing-opentelemetry",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index b5165ee..83c0998 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,7 +23,9 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.6", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.7", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
 tracing = "0.1"
@@ -43,5 +45,5 @@ serde_json = "1"
 # catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
 # catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
 
-[patch.crates-io]
-tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
+# [patch.crates-io]
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 52820f0..bae8ef7 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ docker run --rm -it \
   --device=nvidia.com/gpu=all \
   -p 31145:31145/udp \
   -p 9090:9090 \
-  -v huggingface:/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
+  -v ~/.cache/huggingface:/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface \
   -e OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT=http://jaeger:4318/v1/traces \
   ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node:cuda12-sm89 \
   --download-policy=eager --execute-policy=eager \
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index c7a4bd8..cb843eb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublishe
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextExtractor;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, TransportBuilder};
 
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
@@ -216,13 +216,12 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
+    let trace_layer = TraceContextLayer;
+
     let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
+        .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(NodeServer::new(node_service)))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            NodeServer::new(node_service),
-            TraceContextExtractor,
-        ))
-        .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            InterceptedService::new(execute_service, TraceContextExtractor),
+            trace_layer.layer(execute_service),
             execute_interceptor,
         ));
 

From fc65b165dead8acb3eec3d5eed9f3f543669f4f2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:05:57 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 029/105] feat: expose server-cuda

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |  17 +-
 Cargo.toml                                    |   2 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   2 +
 .../cli/src/commands/{execute.rs => llm.rs}   |   0
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs                |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/{health.rs => rpc.rs} |   0
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |  39 ++-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  40 +--
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  35 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  98 ++++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   5 +
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |   3 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  31 +++
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   2 +
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |  34 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   | 246 ++++++++++++++++++
 nix/default.nix                               |   8 +-
 nix/docker.nix                                |   5 +-
 21 files changed, 528 insertions(+), 54 deletions(-)
 rename crates/cli/src/commands/{execute.rs => llm.rs} (100%)
 rename crates/cli/src/commands/{health.rs => rpc.rs} (100%)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 59978eb..101b945 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2315,6 +2315,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry-otlp",
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
  "prometheus-client",
+ "qrcode",
  "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -2332,6 +2333,7 @@ dependencies = [
 name = "hellas-executor"
 version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
+ "async-stream",
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
@@ -4663,6 +4665,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "bytemuck",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "qrcode"
+version = "0.14.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d68782463e408eb1e668cf6152704bd856c78c5b6417adaee3203d8f4c1fc9ec"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "quick-error"
 version = "1.2.3"
@@ -6065,19 +6073,21 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.7.0"
+version = "0.8.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cf84a224b56a1bff2068b790f87974784b39cca00974db25693b88dd5560bb0e"
+checksum = "bb97eacbe78bce2bd861b5e21b587132efd6578354a2cb0860dc37cd4361fc35"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
  "bytes",
  "data-encoding",
  "futures-util",
+ "h2",
  "http",
- "hyper-util",
+ "http-body",
  "iroh",
  "mainline",
+ "n0-future",
  "opentelemetry",
  "postcard",
  "serde",
@@ -6086,7 +6096,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
- "tonic-prost-build",
  "tower 0.4.13",
  "tracing",
  "tracing-opentelemetry",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 83c0998..b772e67 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.7", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.8", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 6fa0bc3..a89a2d8 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 default = ["client"]
 client = [
     "hellas-rpc/client",
+    "hellas-rpc/compression",
     "hellas-rpc/discovery",
     "dep:hellas-executor",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
@@ -46,6 +47,7 @@ axum = "0.8"
 prometheus-client = "0.24"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
+qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from crates/cli/src/commands/execute.rs
rename to crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index 1e6dc45..43bdd91 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
-pub mod execute;
 pub mod gateway;
-pub mod health;
+pub mod llm;
+pub mod rpc;
 pub mod monitor;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from crates/cli/src/commands/health.rs
rename to crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index c069257..84cfe36 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -32,7 +32,11 @@ pub async fn run(
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
-    eprintln!("Node Address: {}", node.node_id());
+    let node_id = node.node_id();
+    let add_url = format!("https://explorer.hellas.ai/executors/add/{node_id}");
+    eprintln!("Node ID:      {node_id}");
+    eprintln!("Explorer:     {add_url}");
+    print_qr(&add_url);
     println!(
         "Policies: download={} execute={} queue_size={}",
         download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size
@@ -75,6 +79,39 @@ pub async fn run(
     Ok(())
 }
 
+/// Print a QR code to stderr using Unicode half-block characters.
+fn print_qr(data: &str) {
+    use qrcode::QrCode;
+    let Ok(code) = QrCode::new(data.as_bytes()) else {
+        return;
+    };
+    let width = code.width();
+    let modules = code.into_colors();
+    // Two rows per character using upper/lower half blocks.
+    // ██ = both dark, ▀ = top dark, ▄ = bottom dark, ' ' = both light.
+    for y in (0..width).step_by(2) {
+        eprint!("  ");
+        for x in 0..width {
+            let top = modules[y * width + x] == qrcode::Color::Dark;
+            let bottom = if y + 1 < width {
+                modules[(y + 1) * width + x] == qrcode::Color::Dark
+            } else {
+                false
+            };
+            eprint!(
+                "{}",
+                match (top, bottom) {
+                    (true, true) => "█",
+                    (true, false) => "▀",
+                    (false, true) => "▄",
+                    (false, false) => " ",
+                }
+            );
+        }
+        eprintln!();
+    }
+}
+
 fn dedupe_preload_weights(mut models: Vec<String>) -> Vec<String> {
     let mut seen = HashSet::new();
     models.retain(|model| {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index cb6af53..05eec73 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -19,12 +19,11 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohChannel, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 use tracing::instrument;
 
-type TracedChannel = InterceptedService<Channel, TraceContextInjector>;
+type TracedChannel = InterceptedService<IrohChannel, TraceContextInjector>;
 type TracedDriver = RemoteExecuteDriver<TracedChannel>;
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index c2012bd..27009c5 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -101,17 +101,17 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
         metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     },
-    /// Check health of a remote node
-    Health {
+    /// Query a remote node via RPC
+    Rpc {
         /// Node ID to check
         node_id: EndpointId,
         /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
         #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',')]
         node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     },
-    /// Execute a job remotely or locally
-    Execute {
-        /// Node ID to execute on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
+    /// Run LLM inference remotely or locally
+    Llm {
+        /// Node ID to run on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
         /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
         #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
@@ -123,7 +123,7 @@ enum Commands {
             default_value = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct"
         )]
         model: String,
-        /// Prompt to execute (required)
+        /// Prompt to send (required)
         #[arg(short = 'p', long = "prompt")]
         prompt: String,
         /// Maximum number of new tokens to generate
@@ -209,11 +209,11 @@ async fn main() {
             })
             .await
         }
-        Commands::Health {
+        Commands::Rpc {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
-        } => commands::health::run(node_id, node_addrs).await,
-        Commands::Execute {
+        } => commands::rpc::run(node_id, node_addrs).await,
+        Commands::Llm {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
             model,
@@ -223,7 +223,7 @@ async fn main() {
             local,
             verify_local,
         } => {
-            commands::execute::run(commands::execute::ExecuteOptions {
+            commands::llm::run(commands::llm::ExecuteOptions {
                 node_id,
                 node_addrs,
                 model,
@@ -258,10 +258,10 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
     #[test]
-    fn execute_accepts_local_mode() {
-        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "execute", "--local", "-p", "hello"]).unwrap();
+    fn llm_accepts_local_mode() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--local", "-p", "hello"]).unwrap();
         match cli.command {
-            Commands::Execute {
+            Commands::Llm {
                 node_id,
                 node_addrs,
                 local,
@@ -273,15 +273,15 @@ mod tests {
                 assert!(local);
                 assert!(!verify_local);
             }
-            _ => panic!("expected execute command"),
+            _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
         }
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn execute_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
+    fn llm_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
             "hellas",
-            "execute",
+            "llm",
             "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
             "--local",
             "-p",
@@ -292,10 +292,10 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn execute_rejects_conflicting_local_modes() {
+    fn llm_rejects_conflicting_local_modes() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
             "hellas",
-            "execute",
+            "llm",
             "--local",
             "--verify-local",
             "-p",
@@ -337,10 +337,10 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn execute_rejects_node_addr_without_node_id() {
+    fn llm_rejects_node_addr_without_node_id() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
             "hellas",
-            "execute",
+            "llm",
             "--node-addr",
             "127.0.0.1:31145",
             "-p",
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 25f8670..9aa9ccf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client"] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
+async-stream = "0.3"
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 1ab3040..d5ef06c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_prompt(request).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_preload(model).await);
                 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 6ce75df..2ad3679 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::model::ModelSpec;
+use crate::model::{ModelAssets, ModelSpec};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
 use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+};
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::{Executor, weights_not_ready_error};
@@ -108,6 +111,34 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prompt(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuotePromptRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let model_spec = format!(
+            "{}{}",
+            request.huggingface_model_id,
+            if request.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
+                String::new()
+            } else {
+                format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
+            }
+        );
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)?;
+        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::plain(&request.prompt);
+        let prepared = assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request)?;
+        let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
+        let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
+        let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+
+        Ok(QuotePromptResponse {
+            quote_id: quote_response.quote_id,
+            amount: quote_response.amount,
+            ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
+            prompt_tokens,
+        })
+    }
+
     async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
         &self,
         locator: &crate::weights::WeightsLocator,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index b97cf07..794913f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteEventStream};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest,
-    GetQuoteResponse,
+    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse,
+    ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
+    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, QuotePromptRequest,
+    QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
@@ -29,6 +30,14 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn quote_prompt(
+        &self,
+        request: QuotePromptRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn preload_weights(&self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply })
             .await
@@ -79,6 +88,15 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(Response::new(self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?))
     }
 
+    async fn quote_prompt(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<QuotePromptRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<QuotePromptResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.quote_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
     async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -117,6 +135,80 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
             self.execution_result(request.into_inner()).await?,
         ))
     }
+
+    type DecodeTokensStream =
+        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<DecodeTokensResponse, Status>> + Send>>;
+
+    async fn decode_tokens(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<tonic::Streaming<DecodeTokensRequest>>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>, Status> {
+        use crate::model::ModelAssets;
+        use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+        use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
+
+        let mut stream = request.into_inner();
+
+        // First message must contain the model ID.
+        let first = stream
+            .next()
+            .await
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::invalid_argument("empty stream"))?
+            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("stream error: {e}")))?;
+
+        let model_spec = if first.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
+            first.huggingface_model_id.clone()
+        } else {
+            format!("{}@{}", first.huggingface_model_id, first.huggingface_revision)
+        };
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)
+            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to load model: {e}")))?;
+
+        // Process the first message's tokens too.
+        let output_stream = async_stream::stream! {
+            // Decode first message's tokens.
+            if !first.token_bytes.is_empty() {
+                match decode_token_ids(&first.token_bytes) {
+                    Ok(ids) => match assets.decode_tokens(&ids) {
+                        Ok(text) => yield Ok(DecodeTokensResponse { text }),
+                        Err(e) => yield Err(Status::internal(format!("decode error: {e}"))),
+                    },
+                    Err(e) => yield Err(Status::internal(format!("invalid token bytes: {e}"))),
+                }
+            }
+
+            // Process remaining messages.
+            tokio::pin!(stream);
+            while let Some(result) = stream.next().await {
+                match result {
+                    Ok(req) => {
+                        if req.token_bytes.is_empty() {
+                            continue;
+                        }
+                        match decode_token_ids(&req.token_bytes) {
+                            Ok(ids) => match assets.decode_tokens(&ids) {
+                                Ok(text) => yield Ok(DecodeTokensResponse { text }),
+                                Err(e) => {
+                                    yield Err(Status::internal(format!("decode error: {e}")));
+                                    break;
+                                }
+                            },
+                            Err(e) => {
+                                yield Err(Status::internal(format!("invalid token bytes: {e}")));
+                                break;
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                    Err(e) => {
+                        yield Err(Status::internal(format!("stream error: {e}")));
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        };
+
+        Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(output_stream) as Self::DecodeTokensStream))
+    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 8a41010..9707ea6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 
@@ -20,6 +21,10 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    QuotePrompt {
+        request: QuotePromptRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
     Preload {
         model: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), ExecutorError>>,
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index eb4ad1c..3386721 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
 default = []
+compression = ["tonic/gzip", "tonic/zstd"]
 client = ["tonic/channel"]
 discovery = [
     "client",
@@ -21,7 +22,7 @@ server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
 [dependencies]
-tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen", "gzip", "zstd"] }
+tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
 futures-core = "0.3"
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 7b59eb6..a35629e 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -60,3 +60,34 @@ message ExecuteStreamEvent {
 
 message ExecuteResultRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
 message ExecuteResultResponse { bytes output = 1; }
+
+// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
+// Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have the tokenizer.
+message QuotePromptRequest {
+  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
+  string huggingface_revision = 2;
+  string prompt = 3;
+  uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
+}
+
+message QuotePromptResponse {
+  string quote_id = 1;
+  uint64 amount = 2;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+}
+
+// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
+// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
+// and streams back text chunks.
+message DecodeTokensRequest {
+  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
+  string huggingface_revision = 2;
+  // Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as ExecuteStream output).
+  bytes token_bytes = 3;
+}
+
+message DecodeTokensResponse {
+  // Decoded text (incremental delta — concatenate all responses for full output).
+  string text = 1;
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index a69035e..6b2ccad 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ service Node {
 
 service Execute {
   rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
+  rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
+  rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
   rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 8d657e2..633a750 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,11 @@ use std::pin::Pin;
 
 use futures_core::Stream;
 use tonic::Status;
+#[cfg(feature = "compression")]
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
 use tonic::codegen::*;
-use tonic::transport::Channel;
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
@@ -24,18 +26,15 @@ pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
     ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status>;
 }
 
-pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T = Channel> {
+pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T> {
     client: ExecuteClient<T>,
 }
 
-impl RemoteExecuteDriver<Channel> {
-    pub fn new(channel: Channel) -> Self {
+#[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
+impl RemoteExecuteDriver<IrohChannel> {
+    pub fn new(channel: IrohChannel) -> Self {
         Self {
-            client: ExecuteClient::new(channel)
-                .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-                .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT),
+            client: Self::configure(ExecuteClient::new(channel)),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -49,13 +48,20 @@ where
 {
     pub fn with_service(service: T) -> Self {
         Self {
-            client: ExecuteClient::new(service)
-                .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-                .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
-                .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
-                .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT),
+            client: Self::configure(ExecuteClient::new(service)),
         }
     }
+
+    fn configure(client: ExecuteClient<T>) -> ExecuteClient<T> {
+        let client = client
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        #[cfg(feature = "compression")]
+        let client = client
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd);
+        client
+    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index e436043..f39f5fb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -204,6 +204,89 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultResponse {
         "/hellas.ExecuteResultResponse".into()
     }
 }
+/// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
+/// Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have the tokenizer.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub amount: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
+/// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
+/// and streams back text chunks.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as ExecuteStream output).
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensResponse {
+    /// Decoded text (incremental delta — concatenate all responses for full output).
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub text: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+}
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
 #[repr(i32)]
 pub enum ExecutionStatus {
@@ -782,6 +865,56 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetQuote"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn quote_prompt(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Execute/QuotePrompt",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuotePrompt"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn decode_tokens(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoStreamingRequest<
+                Message = super::DecodeTokensRequest,
+            >,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensResponse>>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Execute/DecodeTokens",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_streaming_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "DecodeTokens"));
+            self.inner.streaming(req, path, codec).await
+        }
         pub async fn execute(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -897,6 +1030,26 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<super::GetQuoteResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn quote_prompt(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        /// Server streaming response type for the DecodeTokens method.
+        type DecodeTokensStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
+                Item = std::result::Result<super::DecodeTokensResponse, tonic::Status>,
+            >
+            + std::marker::Send
+            + 'static;
+        async fn decode_tokens(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
         async fn execute(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
@@ -1048,6 +1201,99 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.Execute/QuotePrompt" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct QuotePromptSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePromptRequest>
+                    for QuotePromptSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuotePromptResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::quote_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = QuotePromptSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.Execute/DecodeTokens" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::StreamingService<super::DecodeTokensRequest>
+                    for DecodeTokensSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::DecodeTokensResponse;
+                        type ResponseStream = T::DecodeTokensStream;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<
+                                tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>,
+                            >,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::decode_tokens(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = DecodeTokensSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.streaming(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 "/hellas.Execute/Execute" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct ExecuteSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index a54a053..e2af735 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -48,7 +48,13 @@
       packages =
         lib.mapAttrs'
         (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value)
-        docker.dockerImages;
+        docker.dockerImages
+        // lib.mapAttrs'
+        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "server-${name}" value)
+        docker.cudaServerPackages
+        // {
+          server-cuda = docker.defaultCudaServer;
+        };
 
       apps = {
         "docker-push-all" = {
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 8b375b0..e5d3f6e 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -125,6 +125,7 @@
     };
   in {
     inherit cudaEnv;
+    server = serverCuda;
     image = mkServerImage {
       imageTag = v.tag;
       runtimePkg = runtime;
@@ -159,7 +160,9 @@
       '')
       dockerImages);
   };
+  cudaServerPackages = lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.server) cudaImages;
+  defaultCudaServer = defaultCuda.server;
 in {
   defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
-  inherit dockerImages pushAll;
+  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaServerPackages defaultCudaServer;
 }

From a8bf39f113b340f98c38a58961fd25f3cf58bfd5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:48:27 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 030/105] fix: add server-cuda to overlay

---
 flake.nix | 32 ++++++++++++++++----------------
 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 16 deletions(-)

diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 71483c7..9fb78a6 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -34,23 +34,23 @@
             ;
         }
     );
-  in
-    {
-      packages = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.packages);
-      apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
-      devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
-      checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
-      nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
+  in {
+    packages = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.packages);
+    apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
+    devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
+    checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
+    nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
 
-      overlays.default = final: _prev: {
-        hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
-        hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
-      };
+    overlays.default = final: _prev: {
+      hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
+      hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
+      hellas-cuda = self.packages.${final.system}.server-cuda;
+    };
 
-      nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
-      nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
+    nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
+    nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
 
-      homeManagerModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/home-manager.nix {inherit self;};
-      homeManagerModules.default = self.homeManagerModules.hellas;
-    };
+    homeManagerModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/home-manager.nix {inherit self;};
+    homeManagerModules.default = self.homeManagerModules.hellas;
+  };
 }

From 7ae009d59315350f4abcbc3e7526baddc655edcb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:00:20 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 031/105] fix: apply overlay by default in nixos module

---
 nix/modules/nixos.nix | 5 +++--
 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index 4e86f7b..c78f7c1 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -1,8 +1,7 @@
 {
   self,
   common ? import ./default.nix {inherit self;},
-}:
-{
+}: {
   config,
   lib,
   pkgs,
@@ -84,6 +83,8 @@ in {
     };
 
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
+    nixpkgs.overlays = [self.overlays.default];
+
     assertions = [
       {
         assertion = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux;

From a20d719d0207700295e4167549f947eca011df65 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:11:33 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 032/105] feat: nixos otel config

---
 nix/modules/nixos.nix | 47 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-
 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)

diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index c78f7c1..0f485f6 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,19 @@
     ++ lib.optionals (cfg.metricsPort != null) ["--metrics-port" (toString cfg.metricsPort)]
     ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) cfg.preloadWeights
     ++ cfg.extraArgs;
+
+  otelEnv =
+    lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) {
+      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = cfg.otel.endpoint;
+      OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = cfg.otel.serviceName;
+    }
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
+      OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString cfg.otel.sampleRate;
+    }
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
+      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
+        lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") cfg.otel.headers);
+    };
 in {
   options.services.hellas =
     common.mkCommonOptions {
@@ -80,6 +93,38 @@ in {
         default = [];
         description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
       };
+
+      otel = {
+        endpoint = mkOption {
+          type = types.nullOr types.str;
+          default = null;
+          example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
+          description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
+        };
+        serviceName = mkOption {
+          type = types.str;
+          default = "hellas-node";
+          description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
+        };
+        sampleRate = mkOption {
+          type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
+          default = null;
+          example = 0.5;
+          description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
+        };
+        headers = mkOption {
+          type = types.attrsOf types.str;
+          default = {};
+          example = {
+            CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
+            CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
+          };
+          description = ''
+            OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
+            Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
+          '';
+        };
+      };
     };
 
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
@@ -97,7 +142,7 @@ in {
       wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
       after = ["network-online.target"];
       wants = ["network-online.target"];
-      environment = common.renderEnvironment (cfg.environment // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";});
+      environment = common.renderEnvironment (otelEnv // cfg.environment // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";});
       serviceConfig = {
         ExecStart = lib.escapeShellArgs (["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"] ++ cliArgs);
         Restart = "on-failure";

From 9f2ccbdad07699c3f129f624027389dcbe417c04 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:38:38 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 033/105] feat: add ListModels RPC, home-manager otel config,
 runner step_tokens

- Add ListModels RPC to Execute service so clients can discover which
  models are loaded/loading/queued/failed before calling quote APIs
- Add otel option group to home-manager module (matching nixos module)
- Add step_tokens runner function that passes single tensor input
  (gated-delta models now compute num_chunks in-graph via catgrad
  NatOp::DivCeil)

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs |  33 +++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs      |  16 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs         |   5 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs               |  58 ++++++-
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs      |  22 ++-
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs          |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs        |  40 +++--
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto              |  23 +++
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto               |   1 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                 | 160 ++++++++++++++++++++
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix                |  49 +++++-
 12 files changed, 374 insertions(+), 39 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index d5ef06c..06f3b80 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -105,6 +105,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id } => {
                     self.handle_subscriptions_closed(&execution_id);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_list_models().await));
+                }
             }
         }
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 2ad3679..20c4c69 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::model::{ModelAssets, ModelSpec};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
-use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
-use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
+use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
+    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
         let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
         let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let program_id = plan.program.id().to_string();
+        let program_id = crate::weights::spec_cache_key(&plan.program);
         if !self
             .execute_policy
             .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
@@ -125,8 +125,7 @@ impl Executor {
             }
         );
         let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)?;
-        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::plain(&request.prompt);
-        let prepared = assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request)?;
+        let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&request.prompt)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
         let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
@@ -139,6 +138,28 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_list_models(&self) -> ListModelsResponse {
+        let entries = self.runtime_manager.list_models().await;
+        let models = entries
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|(locator, status)| {
+                let (proto_status, error) = match status {
+                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued => (ModelStatus::Queued, String::new()),
+                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading => (ModelStatus::Loading, String::new()),
+                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready => (ModelStatus::Ready, String::new()),
+                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(err) => (ModelStatus::Failed, err),
+                };
+                ModelInfo {
+                    model_id: locator.model_id,
+                    revision: locator.revision,
+                    status: proto_status.into(),
+                    error,
+                }
+            })
+            .collect();
+        ListModelsResponse { models }
+    }
+
     async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
         &self,
         locator: &crate::weights::WeightsLocator,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 794913f..b314ecb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse,
     ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
-    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, QuotePromptRequest,
-    QuotePromptResponse,
+    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
+    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
@@ -38,6 +38,11 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn list_models(&self) -> Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn preload_weights(&self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply })
             .await
@@ -97,6 +102,13 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         ))
     }
 
+    async fn list_models(
+        &self,
+        _request: Request<ListModelsRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<ListModelsResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(self.list_models().await?))
+    }
+
     async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 9707ea6..20af4e0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    ListModelsResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 
@@ -58,6 +58,9 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     SubscriptionsClosed {
         execution_id: String,
     },
+    ListModels {
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 73bff7d..10f1da2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,54 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::state::Invocation;
 use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend};
+use catgrad::prelude::Shape;
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+use catgrad_llm::Session;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 const CHECKPOINT_STRIDE: usize = 64;
 
+/// Number of non-state user inputs expected by the program.
+///
+/// Standard text models expect 1 (token tensor). Gated-delta models
+/// (OLMo-hybrid, Qwen3.5) expect 2 (token tensor + Nat chunk count).
+fn user_input_arity(program: &ExecutionContext) -> usize {
+    let p = program.bound_program().program();
+    p.typed_term.source_type.len() - p.empty_state_type.len()
+}
+
+fn step_tokens(
+    session: &mut Session<ExecBackend>,
+    backend: &ExecBackend,
+    tokens: &[u32],
+    extra_nat: bool,
+) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
+    let input = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
+        .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
+    let mut inputs = vec![input];
+    if extra_nat {
+        inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(
+            tokens.len().div_ceil(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE),
+        ));
+    }
+    let mut outputs = session.run(inputs)?;
+    if outputs.len() != 1 {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput);
+    }
+    match outputs.remove(0) {
+        interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
+            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(v) => {
+                v.last().copied().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)
+            }
+            _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
+        },
+        _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
+    }
+}
+
 pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     program: &ExecutionContext,
     start: &ExecutionStart,
@@ -16,6 +59,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let started_at = Instant::now();
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
+    let extra_nat = user_input_arity(program) > 1;
 
     if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
         info!(
@@ -44,9 +88,9 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     }
 
     let session_start = Instant::now();
-    let mut session = program
-        .bound_program()
-        .start(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
+    let bound = program.bound_program();
+    let backend = bound.backend();
+    let mut session = bound.start(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
     let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
     let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
@@ -54,7 +98,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
-        Some(session.step_text(&[])?)
+        Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[], extra_nat)?)
     } else if start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens {
         start.next_token
     } else {
@@ -67,7 +111,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
             let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
-            let predicted = session.step_text(chunk)?;
+            let predicted = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, chunk, extra_nat)?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
             prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
@@ -151,7 +195,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         }
 
         if step_idx + 1 < invocation.max_new_tokens {
-            current_token = session.step_text(&[current_token])?;
+            current_token = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[current_token], extra_nat)?;
         }
     }
 
@@ -171,7 +215,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         Some(token) => Some(token),
         None => {
             if let Some(last_token) = last_emitted_token {
-                Some(session.step_text(&[last_token])?)
+                Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[last_token], extra_nat)?)
             } else {
                 None
             }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 7eb1412..0c86cd6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -93,6 +93,11 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         }
     }
 
+    pub(crate) async fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(WeightsLocator, EntryStatusSnapshot)> {
+        let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
+        state.weights.list_models()
+    }
+
     pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
         let admission = self.admit(locator, false, false).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
@@ -215,7 +220,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
-        let program_id = program.id().to_string();
+        let program_id = spec_cache_key(program);
         let weight_post_process = program.weight_post_process;
 
         loop {
@@ -283,7 +288,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                     build_key,
                 } => {
                     let runtime_create_start = Instant::now();
-                    let runtime = match Self::build_runtime(&bundle, weight_post_process) {
+                    let runtime = match Self::build_runtime(&bundle) {
                         Ok(runtime) => runtime,
                         Err(error) => {
                             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
@@ -428,14 +433,12 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
     fn build_runtime(
         bundle: &Arc<WeightsBundle>,
-        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
     ) -> Result<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
         Ok(Arc::new(Runtime::new(
             create_backend()?,
-            weight_post_process,
             bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
             bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
-        )?))
+        )))
     }
 
     fn build_program(
@@ -659,3 +662,12 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(inflight.is_empty());
     }
 }
+
+pub(crate) fn spec_cache_key(spec: &Program) -> String {
+    use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
+    use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
+    let bytes = serde_json::to_vec(spec).unwrap_or_default();
+    let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
+    bytes.hash(&mut hasher);
+    format!("{:016x}", hasher.finish())
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index a4d2b2e..1523ac6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ mod state;
 mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
-pub(crate) use manager::RuntimeManager;
+pub(crate) use manager::{RuntimeManager, spec_cache_key};
+pub(crate) use state::EntryStatusSnapshot;
 pub(crate) use program::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index bb43591..5610198 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -67,6 +67,21 @@ pub(crate) struct WeightsState {
 }
 
 impl WeightsState {
+    pub(crate) fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(WeightsLocator, EntryStatusSnapshot)> {
+        self.entries
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(locator, entry)| {
+                let status = match &entry.status {
+                    EntryStatus::Queued => EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued,
+                    EntryStatus::Loading => EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading,
+                    EntryStatus::Ready => EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready,
+                    EntryStatus::Failed(error) => EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(error.clone()),
+                };
+                (locator.clone(), status)
+            })
+            .collect()
+    }
+
     pub(crate) fn status(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<EntryStatusSnapshot> {
         self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| match &entry.status {
             EntryStatus::Queued => EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued,
@@ -204,7 +219,7 @@ mod tests {
     use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
     use catgrad::path::Path;
     use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
-    use catgrad_llm::{Program, ProgramSpec};
+    use catgrad_llm::Program;
 
     fn locator(index: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
         WeightsLocator {
@@ -221,19 +236,15 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn dummy_runtime() -> Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>> {
-        Arc::new(
-            Runtime::new(
-                crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap(),
-                WeightPostProcess::None,
-                Default::default(),
-                Default::default(),
-            )
-            .unwrap(),
-        )
+        Arc::new(Runtime::new(
+            crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap(),
+            Default::default(),
+            Default::default(),
+        ))
     }
 
-    fn dummy_program() -> Program {
-        Program::from_spec(ProgramSpec::from_typed_term(
+    fn dummy_spec() -> Program {
+        Program::new(
             TypedTerm {
                 term: Term::empty(),
                 source_type: vec![],
@@ -243,13 +254,12 @@ mod tests {
             vec![],
             1,
             WeightPostProcess::None,
-        ))
-        .unwrap()
+        )
     }
 
     fn dummy_execution_context() -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
         Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
-            dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_program()).unwrap(),
+            dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_spec()).unwrap(),
         )))
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index a35629e..23bd591 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -77,6 +77,29 @@ message QuotePromptResponse {
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
 }
 
+// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
+message ListModelsRequest {}
+
+message ModelInfo {
+  string model_id = 1;
+  string revision = 2;
+  ModelStatus status = 3;
+  // Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
+  string error = 4;
+}
+
+enum ModelStatus {
+  MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
+  MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED = 1;
+  MODEL_STATUS_LOADING = 2;
+  MODEL_STATUS_READY = 3;
+  MODEL_STATUS_FAILED = 4;
+}
+
+message ListModelsResponse {
+  repeated ModelInfo models = 1;
+}
+
 // Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
 // Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
 // and streams back text chunks.
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index 6b2ccad..4aa7a91 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ service Node {
 service Execute {
   rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
   rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
+  rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
   rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
   rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index f39f5fb..8353609 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -248,6 +248,56 @@ impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
         "/hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
     }
 }
+/// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelInfo {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ModelStatus", tag = "3")]
+    pub status: i32,
+    /// Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelInfo {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelInfo";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub models: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelInfo>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
 /// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
 /// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
 /// and streams back text chunks.
@@ -322,6 +372,41 @@ impl ExecutionStatus {
         }
     }
 }
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum ModelStatus {
+    Unspecified = 0,
+    Queued = 1,
+    Loading = 2,
+    Ready = 3,
+    Failed = 4,
+}
+impl ModelStatus {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Unspecified => "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::Queued => "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED",
+            Self::Loading => "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING",
+            Self::Ready => "MODEL_STATUS_READY",
+            Self::Failed => "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED",
+        }
+    }
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED" => Some(Self::Queued),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING" => Some(Self::Loading),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_READY" => Some(Self::Ready),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct HealthCheckRequest {}
 impl ::prost::Name for HealthCheckRequest {
@@ -889,6 +974,29 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuotePrompt"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn list_models(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Execute/ListModels",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ListModels"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
         pub async fn decode_tokens(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoStreamingRequest<
@@ -1037,6 +1145,13 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn list_models(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
         /// Server streaming response type for the DecodeTokens method.
         type DecodeTokensStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
                 Item = std::result::Result<super::DecodeTokensResponse, tonic::Status>,
@@ -1246,6 +1361,51 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.Execute/ListModels" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct ListModelsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ListModelsRequest>
+                    for ListModelsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::ListModelsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::list_models(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = ListModelsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 "/hellas.Execute/DecodeTokens" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
index fd2d6ee..16335e3 100644
--- a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -8,8 +8,21 @@
   pkgs,
   ...
 }: let
-  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf;
+  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
   cfg = config.programs.hellas;
+
+  otelEnv =
+    lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) {
+      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = cfg.otel.endpoint;
+      OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = cfg.otel.serviceName;
+    }
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
+      OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString cfg.otel.sampleRate;
+    }
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
+      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
+        lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") cfg.otel.headers);
+    };
 in {
   options.programs.hellas =
     common.mkCommonOptions {
@@ -19,10 +32,42 @@ in {
     }
     // {
       enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas CLI";
+
+      otel = {
+        endpoint = mkOption {
+          type = types.nullOr types.str;
+          default = null;
+          example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
+          description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
+        };
+        serviceName = mkOption {
+          type = types.str;
+          default = "hellas-node";
+          description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
+        };
+        sampleRate = mkOption {
+          type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
+          default = null;
+          example = 0.5;
+          description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
+        };
+        headers = mkOption {
+          type = types.attrsOf types.str;
+          default = {};
+          example = {
+            CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
+            CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
+          };
+          description = ''
+            OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
+            Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
+          '';
+        };
+      };
     };
 
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
     home.packages = [cfg.package];
-    home.sessionVariables = common.renderEnvironment cfg.environment;
+    home.sessionVariables = common.renderEnvironment (otelEnv // cfg.environment);
   };
 }

From c1decb1658dfdc475c3512d665459bdc7badf6d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:32:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 034/105] fix: qwen3

---
 Cargo.lock                               | 175 ++++-------------------
 Cargo.toml                               |   8 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                    |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs |  17 +--
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs           |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs              |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                   |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs         |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs      |  28 ++--
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs      |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs        |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs   |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                    |   3 +-
 nix/package.nix                          |   2 +-
 14 files changed, 74 insertions(+), 189 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 101b945..44fce6e 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -428,26 +428,6 @@ version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2af50177e190e07a26ab74f8b1efbfe2ef87da2116221318cb1c2e82baf7de06"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "bincode"
-version = "2.0.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "36eaf5d7b090263e8150820482d5d93cd964a81e4019913c972f4edcc6edb740"
-dependencies = [
- "bincode_derive",
- "serde",
- "unty",
-]
-
-[[package]]
-name = "bincode_derive"
-version = "2.0.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bf95709a440f45e986983918d0e8a1f30a9b1df04918fc828670606804ac3c09"
-dependencies = [
- "virtue",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "bindgen_cuda"
 version = "0.1.6"
@@ -674,7 +654,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -684,7 +664,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-legacy"
 version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
 dependencies = [
  "gemm 0.18.2",
  "half",
@@ -702,10 +682,8 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime#094a86af21d80326da86cf490b1778c5ecad82c8"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
 dependencies = [
- "bincode",
- "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-legacy",
  "chrono",
@@ -2609,7 +2587,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
  "percent-encoding",
  "pin-project-lite",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "system-configuration",
  "tokio",
  "tower-service",
@@ -2882,14 +2860,15 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "ipconfig"
-version = "0.3.2"
+version = "0.3.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b58db92f96b720de98181bbbe63c831e87005ab460c1bf306eb2622b4707997f"
+checksum = "4d40460c0ce33d6ce4b0630ad68ff63d6661961c48b6dba35e5a4d81cfb48222"
 dependencies = [
- "socket2 0.5.10",
+ "socket2",
  "widestring",
- "windows-sys 0.48.0",
- "winreg",
+ "windows-registry",
+ "windows-result",
+ "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -3160,9 +3139,9 @@ checksum = "b6d2cec3eae94f9f509c767b45932f1ada8350c4bdb85af2fcab4a3c14807981"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "libredox"
-version = "0.1.14"
+version = "0.1.15"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1744e39d1d6a9948f4f388969627434e31128196de472883b39f148769bfe30a"
+checksum = "7ddbf48fd451246b1f8c2610bd3b4ac0cc6e149d89832867093ab69a17194f08"
 dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
@@ -3626,7 +3605,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "objc2-system-configuration",
  "pin-project-lite",
  "serde",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "time",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-util",
@@ -3681,7 +3660,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "pin-project-lite",
  "rustc-hash",
  "rustls",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
@@ -3724,7 +3703,7 @@ checksum = "bb9be4fedd6b98f3ba82ccd3506f4d0219fb723c3f97c67e12fe1494aa020e44"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg_aliases",
  "libc",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "tracing",
  "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
@@ -3789,9 +3768,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "num-conv"
-version = "0.2.0"
+version = "0.2.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cf97ec579c3c42f953ef76dbf8d55ac91fb219dde70e49aa4a6b7d74e9919050"
+checksum = "c6673768db2d862beb9b39a78fdcb1a69439615d5794a1be50caa9bc92c81967"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "num-derive"
@@ -4393,7 +4372,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand",
  "serde",
  "smallvec",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "time",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-util",
@@ -4523,9 +4502,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "proptest"
-version = "1.10.0"
+version = "1.11.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "37566cb3fdacef14c0737f9546df7cfeadbfbc9fef10991038bf5015d0c80532"
+checksum = "4b45fcc2344c680f5025fe57779faef368840d0bd1f42f216291f0dc4ace4744"
 dependencies = [
  "bit-set",
  "bit-vec",
@@ -4705,7 +4684,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "quinn-udp",
  "rustc-hash",
  "rustls",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tracing",
@@ -4742,7 +4721,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "cfg_aliases",
  "libc",
  "once_cell",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "tracing",
  "windows-sys 0.60.2",
 ]
@@ -5494,16 +5473,6 @@ version = "0.1.24"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fad6c857cbab2627dcf01ec85a623ca4e7dcb5691cbaa3d7fb7653671f0d09c9"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "socket2"
-version = "0.5.10"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e22376abed350d73dd1cd119b57ffccad95b4e585a7cda43e286245ce23c0678"
-dependencies = [
- "libc",
- "windows-sys 0.52.0",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "socket2"
 version = "0.6.3"
@@ -5633,7 +5602,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "acto",
  "hickory-proto",
  "rand",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tracing",
@@ -5914,7 +5883,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "mio",
  "pin-project-lite",
  "signal-hook-registry",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "tokio-macros",
  "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
@@ -6048,7 +6017,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper-util",
  "percent-encoding",
  "pin-project",
- "socket2 0.6.3",
+ "socket2",
  "sync_wrapper",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
@@ -6074,8 +6043,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
 version = "0.8.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bb97eacbe78bce2bd861b5e21b587132efd6578354a2cb0860dc37cd4361fc35"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
@@ -6384,9 +6351,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-segmentation"
-version = "1.12.0"
+version = "1.13.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f6ccf251212114b54433ec949fd6a7841275f9ada20dddd2f29e9ceea4501493"
+checksum = "da36089a805484bcccfffe0739803392c8298778a2d2f09febf76fac5ad9025b"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-width"
@@ -6428,12 +6395,6 @@ version = "0.9.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "8ecb6da28b8a351d773b68d5825ac39017e680750f980f3a1a85cd8dd28a47c1"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "unty"
-version = "0.0.4"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6d49784317cd0d1ee7ec5c716dd598ec5b4483ea832a2dced265471cc0f690ae"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "ureq"
 version = "2.12.1"
@@ -6608,12 +6569,6 @@ version = "0.9.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0b928f33d975fc6ad9f86c8f283853ad26bdd5b10b7f1542aa2fa15e2289105a"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "virtue"
-version = "0.0.18"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "051eb1abcf10076295e815102942cc58f9d5e3b4560e46e53c21e8ff6f3af7b1"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "wait-timeout"
 version = "0.2.1"
@@ -6974,15 +6929,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows-sys"
-version = "0.48.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "677d2418bec65e3338edb076e806bc1ec15693c5d0104683f2efe857f61056a9"
-dependencies = [
- "windows-targets 0.48.5",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-sys"
 version = "0.52.0"
@@ -7019,21 +6965,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows-targets"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9a2fa6e2155d7247be68c096456083145c183cbbbc2764150dda45a87197940c"
-dependencies = [
- "windows_aarch64_gnullvm 0.48.5",
- "windows_aarch64_msvc 0.48.5",
- "windows_i686_gnu 0.48.5",
- "windows_i686_msvc 0.48.5",
- "windows_x86_64_gnu 0.48.5",
- "windows_x86_64_gnullvm 0.48.5",
- "windows_x86_64_msvc 0.48.5",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-targets"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7076,12 +7007,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2b38e32f0abccf9987a4e3079dfb67dcd799fb61361e53e2882c3cbaf0d905d8"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7094,12 +7019,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a9d8416fa8b42f5c947f8482c43e7d89e73a173cead56d044f6a56104a6d1b53"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "dc35310971f3b2dbbf3f0690a219f40e2d9afcf64f9ab7cc1be722937c26b4bc"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7112,12 +7031,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b9d782e804c2f632e395708e99a94275910eb9100b2114651e04744e9b125006"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_i686_gnu"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a75915e7def60c94dcef72200b9a8e58e5091744960da64ec734a6c6e9b3743e"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_gnu"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7142,12 +7055,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fa7359d10048f68ab8b09fa71c3daccfb0e9b559aed648a8f95469c27057180c"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_i686_msvc"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8f55c233f70c4b27f66c523580f78f1004e8b5a8b659e05a4eb49d4166cca406"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7160,12 +7067,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e7ac75179f18232fe9c285163565a57ef8d3c89254a30685b57d83a38d326c2"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "53d40abd2583d23e4718fddf1ebec84dbff8381c07cae67ff7768bbf19c6718e"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7178,12 +7079,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9c3842cdd74a865a8066ab39c8a7a473c0778a3f29370b5fd6b4b9aa7df4a499"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0b7b52767868a23d5bab768e390dc5f5c55825b6d30b86c844ff2dc7414044cc"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7196,12 +7091,6 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0ffa179e2d07eee8ad8f57493436566c7cc30ac536a3379fdf008f47f6bb7ae1"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
-version = "0.48.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ed94fce61571a4006852b7389a063ab983c02eb1bb37b47f8272ce92d06d9538"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7223,16 +7112,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "winreg"
-version = "0.50.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "524e57b2c537c0f9b1e69f1965311ec12182b4122e45035b1508cd24d2adadb1"
-dependencies = [
- "cfg-if",
- "windows-sys 0.48.0",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "wit-bindgen"
 version = "0.51.0"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index b772e67..880d7d2 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,14 +17,14 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.8", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.8", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index a89a2d8..d5a9f57 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,7 +17,8 @@ client = [
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
     "dep:tonic",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/client",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
 serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
 cuda = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 41aa6cb..89f6b42 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::ChatInput;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -208,7 +208,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+        let chat_input = ChatInput::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
         })?;
@@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         &self,
         req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+        let chat_input = ChatInput::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
         })?;
@@ -233,7 +233,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             &req.model,
             req.max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -243,15 +243,12 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &plain::CompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let prompt_request = PromptRequest::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to normalize completion request: {err}"),
-        })?;
+        let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain(&prompt),
         )
         .await
     }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index b1a3f2a..80072de 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
-use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
@@ -21,8 +20,7 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
-    let prompt_request = PromptRequest::plain(&options.prompt);
-    let prepared = assets.prepare_request(&prompt_request)?;
+    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?;
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
         ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 05eec73..5d3e297 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -727,7 +727,6 @@ mod tests {
 #[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
-    use catgrad_llm::PromptRequest;
     use hellas_executor::{ExecutorError, ModelAssets};
     use std::env;
     use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -759,7 +758,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
         )
         .expect("failed to start local executor");
         let prepared = assets
-            .prepare_request(&PromptRequest::plain(&prompt))
+            .prepare_plain(&prompt)
             .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
         let quote_req = assets
             .build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)
@@ -783,7 +782,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
 
         for run_idx in 1..=2 {
             let prepared = assets
-                .prepare_request(&PromptRequest::plain(&prompt))
+                .prepare_plain(&prompt)
                 .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
             let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
                 runtime.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 27009c5..56ecca0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(
             short = 'm',
             long = "model",
-            default_value = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct"
+            default_value = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B"
         )]
         model: String,
         /// Prompt to send (required)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
index 1a5576d..43b22ce 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ static LOG_FILTER: OnceLock<FilterHandle> = OnceLock::new();
 fn base_env_filter() -> EnvFilter {
     EnvFilter::try_from_default_env()
         .unwrap_or_else(|_| EnvFilter::new("warn"))
+        .add_directive("noq::connection=error".parse().unwrap())
         .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap())
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index f54af39..a7b69f7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{PromptRequest, get_model, get_model_chat_template};
-use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, PreparedPrompt};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{ChatInput, get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use serde_json::Value;
@@ -84,14 +84,22 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn prepare_request(&self, request: &PromptRequest) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        PreparedPrompt::from_request(
-            &self.tokenizer,
-            self.chat_template.as_deref(),
-            request,
-            &self.stop_token_ids,
-        )
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
+    pub fn prepare_chat(&self, request: &ChatInput) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
+            ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
+                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
+            }
+        })?;
+        let prompt = request
+            .render(template)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, &prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_plain(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
     pub fn create_detokenizer(&self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'_> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
index 8e2f087..e3827ab 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use catgrad_llm::ProgramSpec;
+use catgrad_llm::Program;
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
 use serde_json::Value;
 
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
 }
 
 pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let program = ProgramSpec::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
+    let spec = Program::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
-    program
-        .canonical_bytes()
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram { source })
+    serde_json::to_vec(&spec).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram {
+        source: catgrad_llm::LLMError::from(source),
+    })
 }
 
 pub(super) fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 2f5dba6..5a78e43 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -47,7 +47,8 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let program: Program = request.program.as_slice().try_into()?;
+        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
+            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
 
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index 63336ba..a1ec8dc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -134,7 +134,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         next_token: u32,
         snapshot: Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
     ) {
-        let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.logical_bytes();
+        let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.allocated();
         self.execution_cache
             .lock()
             .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 3386721..0c37660 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ discovery = [
     "dep:futures",
     "dep:pkarr",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
 server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index eaf7abc..8b69a2a 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-rGc/uMao5PGwk33wkL62UvhcbH9rs4tbGcJVw9GPrlA=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-CjjrUwC5leYNoJn03x04ds59V5BZyTh73Z0WRZWsziQ=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;

From 193a26a350e72c62b61da98df5b2f0d1a42c12db Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:46:26 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 035/105] chore: bump

---
 Cargo.lock      | 3 ++-
 Cargo.toml      | 3 ++-
 nix/package.nix | 1 +
 3 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 44fce6e..69d766f 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -6042,7 +6042,8 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.8.0"
+version = "0.9.0"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fdiscovery#f1d9ec5eab0861b1d214f3d176e8c97cbef7c92f"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 880d7d2..3a78875 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -24,7 +24,8 @@ tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "syn
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.8", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/discovery", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 8b69a2a..d170615 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
         "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-CjjrUwC5leYNoJn03x04ds59V5BZyTh73Z0WRZWsziQ=";
+        "tonic-iroh-transport-0.9.0" = "sha256-BLUlCkyAOVywzyU1rpS+m+9TZA4Ns4d0gHNZlQv2ILM=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;

From e5cffa191aa9defb3f9ecae8e2ebdcdf80bfec7c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:34:52 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 036/105] feat: better info, peer tracking

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |  3 +-
 Cargo.toml                                    |  4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            | 24 ++++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs                | 18 +++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          | 11 ++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         | 25 ++++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs | 58 ++++++++--------
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  5 ++
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |  2 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/node.proto                   | 15 +++--
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   | 66 +++++++++++--------
 nix/default.nix                               |  2 +-
 nix/modules/nixos.nix                         |  6 ++
 nix/package.nix                               |  5 +-
 14 files changed, 150 insertions(+), 94 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 69d766f..535dd9f 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -6043,7 +6043,8 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
 version = "0.9.0"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fdiscovery#f1d9ec5eab0861b1d214f3d176e8c97cbef7c92f"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "80629f36e14377d1689fd929adbe4636b51a3c3514ae6dfc234bb2072a7ef3fa"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 3a78875..3cb170a 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.8", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/discovery", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/discovery", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 4a5cd8d..42f4683 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ const CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
 const RPC_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
 
 struct PeerInterrogationOutcome {
-    health: HealthCheckResponse,
+    node_info: GetNodeInfoResponse,
     known_peers: Vec<EndpointId>,
     invalid_known_peers: usize,
     known_peers_error: Option<String>,
@@ -151,12 +151,16 @@ pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()>
                 match joined {
                     Some(Ok((peer_id, Ok(outcome)))) => {
                         interrogation_ok += 1;
+                        let info = &outcome.node_info;
                         println!(
-                            "event=health peer={} version={} uptime_seconds={} reported_node_id={}",
+                            "event=node-info peer={} reported_node_id={} version={} build={} os={} uptime_seconds={} graffiti={}",
                             peer_id,
-                            outcome.health.version,
-                            outcome.health.uptime_seconds,
-                            outcome.health.node_id
+                            info.node_id,
+                            info.version,
+                            info.build,
+                            info.os,
+                            info.uptime_seconds,
+                            String::from_utf8_lossy(&info.graffiti),
                         );
 
                         if let Some(err) = outcome.known_peers_error.as_deref() {
@@ -258,10 +262,10 @@ async fn interrogate_peer(
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
-    let health = timeout(RPC_TIMEOUT, client.health_check(HealthCheckRequest {}))
+    let node_info = timeout(RPC_TIMEOUT, client.get_node_info(GetNodeInfoRequest {}))
         .await
-        .map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("health_check timed out after {RPC_TIMEOUT:?}"))?
-        .context("health_check RPC failed")?
+        .map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("get_node_info timed out after {RPC_TIMEOUT:?}"))?
+        .context("get_node_info RPC failed")?
         .into_inner();
 
     let mut known_peers = Vec::new();
@@ -299,7 +303,7 @@ async fn interrogate_peer(
     }
 
     Ok(PeerInterrogationOutcome {
-        health,
+        node_info,
         known_peers,
         invalid_known_peers,
         known_peers_error,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
index 6bfb84a..470a716 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::HealthCheckRequest;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetNodeInfoRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
@@ -27,14 +27,20 @@ pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>) -> CliResult<
 
     let mut client = NodeClient::new(channel);
     let response = client
-        .health_check(HealthCheckRequest {})
+        .get_node_info(GetNodeInfoRequest {})
         .await
-        .context("health check RPC failed")?
+        .context("get_node_info RPC failed")?
         .into_inner();
 
-    println!("Version: {}", response.version);
-    println!("Uptime: {}s", response.uptime_seconds);
-    println!("Node ID: {}", response.node_id);
+    println!("Node ID:  {}", response.node_id);
+    println!("Version:  {}", response.version);
+    println!("Build:    {}", response.build);
+    println!("OS:       {}", response.os);
+    println!("Uptime:   {}s", response.uptime_seconds);
+    println!(
+        "Graffiti: {}",
+        String::from_utf8_lossy(&response.graffiti)
+    );
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 84cfe36..269a79c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ pub async fn run(
     queue_size: usize,
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     metrics_port: Option<u16>,
+    graffiti: String,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
         let registry = std::sync::Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
@@ -22,12 +23,22 @@ pub async fn run(
     }
 
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
+    let build = option_env!("GIT_REV").unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
+    let graffiti = {
+        let mut buf = [0u8; 16];
+        let src = graffiti.as_bytes();
+        let len = src.len().min(16);
+        buf[..len].copy_from_slice(&src[..len]);
+        buf.to_vec()
+    };
     let node = node::spawn_node(
         port,
         download_policy.clone(),
         execute_policy.clone(),
         queue_size,
         preload_weights.clone(),
+        build,
+        graffiti,
     )
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index cb843eb..8d4ed4d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, HealthCheckRequest, HealthCheckResponse,
+    GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
 };
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
 struct NodeService {
     start_time: Instant,
     node_id: String,
+    build: String,
+    graffiti: Vec<u8>,
     peer_tracker: Arc<Mutex<PeerTracker>>,
 }
 
@@ -48,20 +50,23 @@ impl tonic::service::Interceptor for ExecutePeerInterceptor {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Node for NodeService {
-    async fn health_check(
+    async fn get_node_info(
         &self,
-        request: Request<HealthCheckRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<HealthCheckResponse>, Status> {
+        request: Request<GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetNodeInfoResponse>, Status> {
         if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) {
             if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
-                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::HealthCheck);
+                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
             }
         }
 
-        Ok(Response::new(HealthCheckResponse {
-            version: env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION").to_string(),
-            uptime_seconds: self.start_time.elapsed().as_secs(),
+        Ok(Response::new(GetNodeInfoResponse {
             node_id: self.node_id.clone(),
+            uptime_seconds: self.start_time.elapsed().as_secs(),
+            version: env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION").to_string(),
+            build: self.build.clone(),
+            os: format!("{}-{}", std::env::consts::ARCH, std::env::consts::OS),
+            graffiti: self.graffiti.clone(),
         }))
     }
 
@@ -143,6 +148,8 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     queue_size: usize,
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
+    build: String,
+    graffiti: Vec<u8>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
     let make_builder = || {
         Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
@@ -198,6 +205,8 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     let node_service = NodeService {
         start_time: Instant::now(),
         node_id: endpoint.id().to_string(),
+        build,
+        graffiti,
         peer_tracker: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PeerTracker::new(endpoint.id()))),
     };
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
index d80d922..21a08f9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ const DEFAULT_LATENCY_SCORE: i64 = 450;
 /// Request classes with different admission costs.
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
 pub(super) enum RequestKind {
-    HealthCheck,
+    GetNodeInfo,
     GetKnownPeers,
     ExecuteRpc,
 }
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ impl PeerTracker {
             local_id,
             peers: HashMap::new(),
             // Bound global CPU/alloc pressure from many concurrent GetKnownPeers calls.
-            known_peers_global_bucket: TokenBucket::new(200.0, 40.0),
+            known_peers_global_bucket: TokenBucket::new(16.0, 4.0),
         }
     }
 
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ impl PeerTracker {
     ) -> RequestAdmission {
         let now = Instant::now();
         let (cost, throttleable) = match kind {
-            RequestKind::HealthCheck => (0.5, false),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo => (0.5, false),
             RequestKind::ExecuteRpc => (1.0, false),
             RequestKind::GetKnownPeers => (4.0, true),
         };
@@ -213,13 +213,13 @@ impl PeerStats {
         }
     }
 
-    fn register_kind(&mut self, kind: RequestKind) {
-        match kind {
-            RequestKind::HealthCheck | RequestKind::GetKnownPeers => {
-                self.seen_node_service = true;
-            }
-            RequestKind::ExecuteRpc => {}
-        }
+    fn register_kind(&mut self, _kind: RequestKind) {
+        // Intentionally does not set `seen_node_service`. Calling an RPC on
+        // this node only proves the peer is a *client*, not that it provides
+        // the Node service itself. Without this distinction, ephemeral browser
+        // sessions get shared as "known peers" even though they can't serve
+        // anything. Service capability should be signalled explicitly (e.g.
+        // via DHT publishing or a future RegisterPeer RPC).
     }
 
     fn record_rtt(&mut self, rtt: Option<Duration>) {
@@ -360,35 +360,29 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn service_filter_only_returns_matching_activity() {
-        let local = endpoint_id(1);
-        let execute_peer = endpoint_id(2);
-        let node_only_peer = endpoint_id(3);
-        let requester = endpoint_id(4);
-        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
-
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(execute_peer, None, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(node_only_peer, None, RequestKind::HealthCheck);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(requester, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
-
-        let execute_only = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
-        assert_eq!(execute_only, vec![node_only_peer]);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn execute_rpc_alone_does_not_mark_service_capability() {
+    fn rpc_callers_are_not_marked_as_service_providers() {
         let local = endpoint_id(1);
-        let execute_caller = endpoint_id(2);
-        let requester = endpoint_id(3);
+        let health_caller = endpoint_id(2);
+        let known_peers_caller = endpoint_id(3);
+        let execute_caller = endpoint_id(4);
+        let requester = endpoint_id(5);
         let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
 
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(health_caller, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(known_peers_caller, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(execute_caller, None, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(requester, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
 
-        let execute_candidates = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        // No RPC call type should mark a peer as a service provider. Callers
+        // are clients, not servers — especially ephemeral browser sessions.
+        let candidates = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
         assert!(
-            execute_candidates.is_empty(),
-            "execute callers are not assumed to provide execute service"
+            candidates.is_empty(),
+            "RPC callers should not be returned as service providers"
         );
+
+        // Unfiltered query still returns all tracked peers (excluding requester/local).
+        let all = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, "", 64);
+        assert_eq!(all.len(), 3);
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 56ecca0..b212369 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -50,6 +50,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
         #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
         metrics_port: Option<u16>,
+        /// Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated)
+        #[arg(long = "graffiti", default_value = "")]
+        graffiti: String,
     },
     /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
     Gateway {
@@ -168,6 +171,7 @@ async fn main() {
             queue_size,
             preload_weights,
             metrics_port,
+            graffiti,
         } => {
             commands::serve::run(
                 port,
@@ -176,6 +180,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 queue_size,
                 preload_weights,
                 metrics_port,
+                graffiti,
             )
             .await
         }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index 4aa7a91..3fdaa71 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import "execute.proto";
 import "node.proto";
 
 service Node {
-  rpc HealthCheck(HealthCheckRequest) returns (HealthCheckResponse);
+  rpc GetNodeInfo(GetNodeInfoRequest) returns (GetNodeInfoResponse);
   rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
index 46483d2..e3c2592 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
@@ -2,11 +2,18 @@ syntax = "proto3";
 
 package hellas;
 
-message HealthCheckRequest {}
-message HealthCheckResponse {
-  string version = 1;
+message GetNodeInfoRequest {}
+message GetNodeInfoResponse {
+  string node_id = 1;
   uint64 uptime_seconds = 2;
-  string node_id = 3;
+  // Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+  string version = 3;
+  // Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+  string build = 4;
+  // Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+  string os = 5;
+  // Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+  bytes graffiti = 6;
 }
 
 message GetKnownPeersRequest {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 8353609..de34fbb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -408,34 +408,44 @@ impl ModelStatus {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct HealthCheckRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for HealthCheckRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "HealthCheckRequest";
+pub struct GetNodeInfoRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoRequest";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.HealthCheckRequest".into()
+        "hellas.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.HealthCheckRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct HealthCheckResponse {
+pub struct GetNodeInfoResponse {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
     pub uptime_seconds: u64,
+    /// Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
     #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub build: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub os: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "6")]
+    pub graffiti: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for HealthCheckResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "HealthCheckResponse";
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoResponse";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.HealthCheckResponse".into()
+        "hellas.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.HealthCheckResponse".into()
+        "/hellas.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
@@ -571,11 +581,11 @@ pub mod node_client {
             self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
             self
         }
-        pub async fn health_check(
+        pub async fn get_node_info(
             &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::HealthCheckRequest>,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::HealthCheckResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -587,9 +597,9 @@ pub mod node_client {
                     )
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Node/HealthCheck");
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Node/GetNodeInfo");
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "HealthCheck"));
+            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "GetNodeInfo"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn get_known_peers(
@@ -630,11 +640,11 @@ pub mod node_server {
     /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with NodeServer.
     #[async_trait]
     pub trait Node: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn health_check(
+        async fn get_node_info(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::HealthCheckRequest>,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::HealthCheckResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
         async fn get_known_peers(
@@ -721,23 +731,23 @@ pub mod node_server {
         }
         fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
             match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.Node/HealthCheck" => {
+                "/hellas.Node/GetNodeInfo" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct HealthCheckSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::HealthCheckRequest>
-                    for HealthCheckSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::HealthCheckResponse;
+                    struct GetNodeInfoSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>
+                    for GetNodeInfoSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetNodeInfoResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::HealthCheckRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Node>::health_check(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Node>::get_node_info(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -748,7 +758,7 @@ pub mod node_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = HealthCheckSvc(inner);
+                        let method = GetNodeInfoSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index e2af735..c4ad1ba 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
   catgrad,
 }: let
   package = import ./package.nix {
-    inherit system nixpkgs rust-overlay;
+    inherit self system nixpkgs rust-overlay;
   };
   inherit
     (package)
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index 0f485f6..17fe6c5 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
     ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
     ++ lib.optionals (cfg.queueSize != null) ["--queue-size" (toString cfg.queueSize)]
     ++ lib.optionals (cfg.metricsPort != null) ["--metrics-port" (toString cfg.metricsPort)]
+    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.graffiti != null) ["--graffiti" cfg.graffiti]
     ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) cfg.preloadWeights
     ++ cfg.extraArgs;
 
@@ -88,6 +89,11 @@ in {
         default = null;
         description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
       };
+      graffiti = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.str;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated). Self-reported to peers.";
+      };
       extraArgs = mkOption {
         type = types.listOf types.str;
         default = [];
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index d170615..7b7c908 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 {
+  self,
   system,
   nixpkgs,
   rust-overlay,
@@ -51,6 +52,8 @@
     skopeo
   ];
 
+  rev = self.rev or self.dirtyRev or "unknown";
+
   commonArgs = {
     pname = "hellas";
     version = "0.1.0";
@@ -59,10 +62,10 @@
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
         "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-CjjrUwC5leYNoJn03x04ds59V5BZyTh73Z0WRZWsziQ=";
-        "tonic-iroh-transport-0.9.0" = "sha256-BLUlCkyAOVywzyU1rpS+m+9TZA4Ns4d0gHNZlQv2ILM=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;
+    GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
     buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
     nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
     checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];

From 4242d3b84ad36953dbaaa76d3591d4a0ab932280 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:32:00 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 037/105] fix: be stricter about peers

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |  19 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs | 272 ++++++++++++++----
 2 files changed, 225 insertions(+), 66 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 269a79c..da39213 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -45,20 +45,19 @@ pub async fn run(
 
     let node_id = node.node_id();
     let add_url = format!("https://explorer.hellas.ai/executors/add/{node_id}");
+
     eprintln!("Node ID:      {node_id}");
-    eprintln!("Explorer:     {add_url}");
     print_qr(&add_url);
-    println!(
-        "Policies: download={} execute={} queue_size={}",
-        download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size
-    );
+    eprintln!("Explorer:     {add_url}");
+
     if !preload_weights.is_empty() {
-        println!("Preloaded weights: {}", preload_weights.join(", "));
+        info!("Preloaded weights: {}", preload_weights.join(", "));
     }
+
     if matches!(download_policy, DownloadPolicy::Skip)
         && matches!(execute_policy, ExecutePolicy::Skip)
     {
-        println!(
+        warn!(
             "Node is running in deny-by-default mode. Pass explicit policies to allow remote downloads or execution."
         );
     } else {
@@ -67,9 +66,7 @@ pub async fn run(
             %execute_policy,
             "node is permitting remote downloads and/or execution; only run this on trusted networks"
         );
-        eprintln!(
-            "warning: current policies allow remote peers to trigger downloads and/or execution"
-        );
+        warn!("warning: current policies allow remote peers to trigger downloads and/or execution");
     }
 
     println!("RPC server running. Press Ctrl+C to stop.");
@@ -77,7 +74,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         .await
         .context("failed to listen for shutdown signal")?;
 
-    println!("Shutting down RPC server...");
+    println!("Shutting down...");
     match timeout(Duration::from_secs(5), node.shutdown()).await {
         Ok(result) => result.context("failed to shut down RPC server")?,
         Err(_) => {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
index 21a08f9..5d7b356 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
@@ -105,6 +105,13 @@ impl PeerTracker {
         }
     }
 
+    /// Mark a peer as a known service provider (e.g. discovered via DHT).
+    pub(super) fn mark_service_provider(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId) {
+        let now = Instant::now();
+        let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
+        peer.seen_node_service = true;
+    }
+
     pub(super) fn mark_invalid_request(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId) {
         let now = Instant::now();
         let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
@@ -175,13 +182,9 @@ impl PeerTracker {
 }
 
 fn matches_service_filter(stats: &PeerStats, requested_service_alpn: &str) -> bool {
-    if requested_service_alpn.is_empty() {
-        return true;
-    }
     match requested_service_alpn {
-        NODE_SERVICE_ALPN => stats.seen_node_service,
-        // In this binary, Node+Execute are published together by the same server process.
-        EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN => stats.seen_node_service,
+        // Empty ALPN returns all known service providers (not raw clients).
+        "" | NODE_SERVICE_ALPN | EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN => stats.seen_node_service,
         _ => false,
     }
 }
@@ -310,79 +313,238 @@ mod tests {
         SecretKey::from([byte; 32]).public()
     }
 
+    /// Two real servers publish via DHT. Three browser sessions open the
+    /// explorer, each health-checking the node and asking for peers. A CLI
+    /// monitor also calls get_known_peers. Only the two real servers should
+    /// ever appear in responses — browsers and CLI clients must not leak.
     #[test]
-    fn prefers_lower_rtt_peers() {
-        let local = endpoint_id(1);
-        let a = endpoint_id(2);
-        let b = endpoint_id(3);
-        let requester = endpoint_id(4);
-        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
-
+    fn mixed_servers_browsers_and_cli_clients() {
+        let node = endpoint_id(0);
+        let server_a = endpoint_id(1);
+        let server_b = endpoint_id(2);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(node);
+
+        // Two servers discovered via DHT — marked explicitly.
+        tracker.mark_service_provider(server_a);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(
-            a,
+            server_a,
             Some(Duration::from_millis(20)),
             RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
         );
+        tracker.mark_service_provider(server_b);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(
-            b,
-            Some(Duration::from_millis(300)),
-            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
-        );
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
-            requester,
-            Some(Duration::from_millis(40)),
+            server_b,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(80)),
             RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
         );
 
-        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, "", 64);
-        assert_eq!(peers.first().copied(), Some(a));
+        // Three ephemeral browser sessions: get_node_info → get_known_peers.
+        let browsers: Vec<_> = (10..13).map(endpoint_id).collect();
+        for &browser in &browsers {
+            let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+            let admission =
+                tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+            assert!(admission.allow);
+
+            let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+            assert_eq!(peers.len(), 2, "browser should see exactly the 2 servers");
+            assert!(peers.contains(&server_a));
+            assert!(peers.contains(&server_b));
+        }
+
+        // CLI monitor discovers and queries.
+        let cli = endpoint_id(20);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(cli, Some(Duration::from_millis(5)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(cli, Some(Duration::from_millis(5)), RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+
+        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(cli, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        assert_eq!(peers.len(), 2, "CLI should also only see the 2 servers");
+        // Lower-RTT server_a should rank first.
+        assert_eq!(peers[0], server_a);
     }
 
+    /// A server starts with no known peers. Browsers connect and ask for
+    /// peers repeatedly, getting rate-limited. Then a real server appears
+    /// via DHT. Subsequent browser queries should find it despite the
+    /// earlier rate limiting.
     #[test]
-    fn rate_limits_get_known_peers_bursts() {
-        let local = endpoint_id(1);
-        let peer = endpoint_id(2);
-        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
-
-        let mut denied = 0usize;
-        for _ in 0..40 {
-            let admission = tracker.observe_request(
-                peer,
-                Some(Duration::from_millis(30)),
-                RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
-            );
+    fn late_server_discovery_after_browser_spam() {
+        let node = endpoint_id(0);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(node);
+
+        // Browser hammers get_known_peers before any servers exist.
+        let browser = endpoint_id(10);
+        let mut denied = 0;
+        for _ in 0..20 {
+            let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+            let admission =
+                tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
             if !admission.allow {
                 denied += 1;
             }
+            let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+            assert!(peers.is_empty(), "no servers registered yet");
         }
+        assert!(denied > 0, "browser should hit rate limit");
 
-        assert!(denied > 0, "burst traffic should be throttled");
+        // Now a real server appears and health-checks the node.
+        let server = endpoint_id(1);
+        tracker.mark_service_provider(server);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            server,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(30)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
+
+        // A fresh browser session arrives. The global rate limit bucket may
+        // still be exhausted from the spam above (all calls happen at the
+        // same Instant in tests). This means one peer's GetKnownPeers spam
+        // can deny a fresh peer — a known trade-off for simplicity.
+        let browser2 = endpoint_id(11);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser2, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let admission =
+            tracker.observe_request(browser2, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+        if admission.allow {
+            let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser2, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+            assert_eq!(peers, vec![server]);
+        }
+        // Regardless of rate limiting, when admitted the server should be visible.
+        // Simulate the global bucket refilling (in real life, time passes).
+        // We can verify by just calling ranked_known_peers directly.
+        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser2, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        assert_eq!(peers, vec![server], "server should be visible once admitted");
     }
 
+    /// Simulates a small network: node X knows about servers A, B, C. Server
+    /// A sends many invalid requests and gets penalised. Server C has very
+    /// high latency. A new peer asks for known peers and should get B first,
+    /// then C or A (or A excluded entirely due to penalty).
     #[test]
-    fn rpc_callers_are_not_marked_as_service_providers() {
-        let local = endpoint_id(1);
-        let health_caller = endpoint_id(2);
-        let known_peers_caller = endpoint_id(3);
-        let execute_caller = endpoint_id(4);
-        let requester = endpoint_id(5);
-        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(local);
-
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(health_caller, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(known_peers_caller, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(execute_caller, None, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
+    fn ranking_with_penalties_and_latency() {
+        let node = endpoint_id(0);
+        let a = endpoint_id(1); // will be penalised
+        let b = endpoint_id(2); // well-behaved, low latency
+        let c = endpoint_id(3); // high latency
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(node);
+
+        // All three are real servers.
+        for &s in &[a, b, c] {
+            tracker.mark_service_provider(s);
+        }
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(a, Some(Duration::from_millis(40)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(b, Some(Duration::from_millis(10)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(c, Some(Duration::from_millis(2000)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+
+        // A sends garbage.
+        for _ in 0..15 {
+            tracker.mark_invalid_request(a);
+        }
+
+        let requester = endpoint_id(10);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(requester, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
 
-        // No RPC call type should mark a peer as a service provider. Callers
-        // are clients, not servers — especially ephemeral browser sessions.
-        let candidates = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, EXECUTE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
+        // B should be first (low latency, no penalties).
+        assert!(!peers.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(peers[0], b, "well-behaved low-latency server should rank first");
+        // A may be excluded entirely (score ≤ 0) due to penalties.
+        assert!(!peers.contains(&a) || peers.last() == Some(&a));
+    }
+
+    /// Disclosure limit is based on recommendation_score. A peer that has
+    /// been penalised (invalid requests) gets a smaller window than a
+    /// well-behaved peer.
+    #[test]
+    fn penalised_peer_gets_smaller_disclosure_limit() {
+        let node = endpoint_id(0);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(node);
+
+        // Register some service providers.
+        for i in 1..=30u8 {
+            let s = endpoint_id(i);
+            tracker.mark_service_provider(s);
+            let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+                s,
+                Some(Duration::from_millis(50)),
+                RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+            );
+        }
+
+        // Well-behaved peer.
+        let good_peer = endpoint_id(100);
+        let good_admission = tracker.observe_request(
+            good_peer,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(20)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
+        assert!(good_admission.allow);
+
+        // Misbehaving peer — pile on enough invalid requests to drop below
+        // the highest disclosure tier (score < 1600 needs penalty > ~5400,
+        // i.e. 16+ invalid requests at 350 each).
+        let bad_peer = endpoint_id(101);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            bad_peer,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(20)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
+        for _ in 0..20 {
+            tracker.mark_invalid_request(bad_peer);
+        }
+        let bad_admission = tracker.observe_request(
+            bad_peer,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(20)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
+
         assert!(
-            candidates.is_empty(),
-            "RPC callers should not be returned as service providers"
+            bad_admission.disclosure_limit < good_admission.disclosure_limit,
+            "penalised peer (limit={}) should get fewer peers than well-behaved (limit={})",
+            bad_admission.disclosure_limit,
+            good_admission.disclosure_limit,
         );
+    }
 
-        // Unfiltered query still returns all tracked peers (excluding requester/local).
-        let all = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, "", 64);
-        assert_eq!(all.len(), 3);
+    /// Two servers know about each other. Server A calls get_known_peers on
+    /// the node repeatedly over time (like a monitor polling loop). The node
+    /// should consistently return server B without duplication or degradation.
+    #[test]
+    fn server_to_server_peer_exchange_over_time() {
+        let node = endpoint_id(0);
+        let server_a = endpoint_id(1);
+        let server_b = endpoint_id(2);
+        let mut tracker = PeerTracker::new(node);
+
+        tracker.mark_service_provider(server_a);
+        tracker.mark_service_provider(server_b);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            server_a,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(25)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            server_b,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(30)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
+
+        // Server A polls get_known_peers 10 times (like monitor's periodic poll).
+        for round in 0..10 {
+            let admission = tracker.observe_request(
+                server_a,
+                Some(Duration::from_millis(25)),
+                RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+            );
+            // First few should be allowed, later ones may be throttled.
+            if admission.allow {
+                let peers =
+                    tracker.ranked_known_peers(server_a, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, admission.disclosure_limit);
+                assert_eq!(
+                    peers,
+                    vec![server_b],
+                    "round {round}: server A should consistently see server B"
+                );
+            }
+        }
     }
 }

From 4a7c1f259c5638434c0d089a06427d19713ff407 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:38:16 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 038/105] fix: tidy logging, tests

---
 nix/ci.nix      | 105 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 nix/default.nix |  19 ++++++++-
 nix/package.nix |   1 +
 3 files changed, 124 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 nix/ci.nix

diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f8325e7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+{
+  pkgs,
+  lib,
+  rustToolchain,
+}: let
+  mkCICheck = {
+    name,
+    cmd,
+    inputs ? [],
+  }:
+    pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+      name = "hellas-${name}";
+      runtimeInputs = [pkgs.git pkgs.coreutils] ++ inputs;
+      text = ''
+        set -euo pipefail
+        repo_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"
+        cd "$repo_root"
+        ${cmd}
+      '';
+    };
+
+  mkCIChecks = write:
+    with lib; let
+      mode =
+        if write
+        then "fix"
+        else "check";
+      checks = {
+        sort = {
+          inputs = [pkgs.cargo-sort];
+          cmd = ''
+            cargo-sort --workspace ${optionalString (!write) "--check"}
+          '';
+        };
+
+        fmt = {
+          inputs = [rustToolchain];
+          cmd = ''
+            cargo fmt --all ${optionalString (!write) "-- --check"}
+          '';
+        };
+
+        clippy = {
+          inputs = [rustToolchain];
+          cmd = ''
+            cargo clippy ${optionalString write "--fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged"} --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings
+          '';
+        };
+
+        outdated = {
+          inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.cargo-outdated pkgs.jq];
+          cmd = ''
+            report="$(
+              cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --format json
+            )"
+            breaking_updates="$(
+              echo "$report" | jq -r '
+                . as $pkg
+                | .dependencies[]?
+                | select(
+                    .kind != "Development"
+                    and .latest != "Removed"
+                    and .latest != "---"
+                    and .compat == "---"
+                  )
+                | "\($pkg.crate_name)\t\(.name)\t\(.project)\t\(.latest)"
+              '
+            )"
+
+            if [ -n "$breaking_updates" ]; then
+              echo "Semver-breaking root dependency updates available:"
+              printf "crate\tdependency\tcurrent\tlatest\n"
+              echo "$breaking_updates"
+              exit 1
+            fi
+
+            echo "No semver-breaking root dependency updates detected."
+          '';
+        };
+      };
+      base = mapAttrs (name: cfg:
+        mkCICheck {
+          name = "${mode}-${name}";
+          cmd = cfg.cmd;
+          inputs = cfg.inputs or [];
+        })
+      checks;
+    in
+      base
+      // {
+        all = mkCICheck {
+          name = "${mode}-all";
+          inputs = [rustToolchain];
+          cmd = ''
+            ${base.sort}/bin/hellas-${mode}-sort
+            ${base.fmt}/bin/hellas-${mode}-fmt
+            ${base.clippy}/bin/hellas-${mode}-clippy
+            ${base.outdated}/bin/hellas-${mode}-outdated
+          '';
+        };
+      };
+in {
+  checkPackages = mkCIChecks false;
+  fixPackages = mkCIChecks true;
+}
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index c4ad1ba..5519219 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@
     envShellHook
     ;
 
+  ci = import ./ci.nix {
+    inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain;
+  };
+
   testsLib = import ./tests/lib.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib;
   };
@@ -99,7 +103,20 @@ in {
     }
     // linuxOutputs.packages;
 
-  apps = linuxOutputs.apps;
+  apps =
+    {
+      check = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.checkPackages.all}/bin/hellas-check-all";
+        meta.description = "Run all CI checks (sort, fmt, clippy, outdated)";
+      };
+      fix = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.fixPackages.all}/bin/hellas-fix-all";
+        meta.description = "Apply all CI auto-fixes where supported";
+      };
+    }
+    // linuxOutputs.apps;
 
   devShells =
     {
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 7b7c908..e153be6 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
     gh
     cargo-audit
     cargo-outdated
+    cargo-sort
     skopeo
   ];
 

From f21bb960965fd0fa704e16b75a0b3a7ee0a1d192 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:55:43 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 039/105] feat: structured rpc quote

---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs |  52 +++++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs      |  19 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs         |   7 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto              |  23 ++++
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto               |   1 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                 | 141 ++++++++++++++++++++
 7 files changed, 243 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 06f3b80..0a27d5b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -61,6 +61,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_prompt(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_chat_prompt(request).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_preload(model).await);
                 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 20c4c69..805f0d1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,11 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::model::{ModelAssets, ModelSpec};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
 use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::ChatInput;
+use catgrad_llm::types;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
-    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
@@ -138,6 +140,54 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote_chat_prompt(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let model_spec = format!(
+            "{}{}",
+            request.huggingface_model_id,
+            if request.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
+                String::new()
+            } else {
+                format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
+            }
+        );
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)?;
+
+        // Build ChatInput from proto messages + system_prompt.
+        let mut messages: Vec<types::Message> = Vec::new();
+        if !request.system_prompt.is_empty() {
+            messages.push(types::Message::openai(
+                types::openai::ChatMessage::system(&request.system_prompt),
+            ));
+        }
+        for m in &request.messages {
+            let msg = match m.role.as_str() {
+                "assistant" => types::openai::ChatMessage::assistant(&m.content),
+                _ => types::openai::ChatMessage::user(&m.content),
+            };
+            messages.push(types::Message::openai(msg));
+        }
+        let chat_input = ChatInput {
+            messages,
+            enable_thinking: false,
+            has_image: false,
+        };
+
+        let prepared = assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input)?;
+        let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
+        let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
+        let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+
+        Ok(QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+            quote_id: quote_response.quote_id,
+            amount: quote_response.amount,
+            ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
+            prompt_tokens,
+        })
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn handle_list_models(&self) -> ListModelsResponse {
         let entries = self.runtime_manager.list_models().await;
         let models = entries
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index b314ecb..831eec8 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse,
     ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
     ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
-    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
@@ -38,6 +38,14 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+        &self,
+        request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn list_models(&self) -> Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply })
             .await
@@ -102,6 +110,15 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         ))
     }
 
+    async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.quote_chat_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
     async fn list_models(
         &self,
         _request: Request<ListModelsRequest>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 20af4e0..5385637 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-    ListModelsResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest,
+    QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 
@@ -25,6 +26,10 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    QuoteChatPrompt {
+        request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
     Preload {
         model: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), ExecutorError>>,
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 23bd591..d266c5a 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -77,6 +77,29 @@ message QuotePromptResponse {
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
 }
 
+// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
+// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
+// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
+message ChatMessage {
+  string role = 1;    // "user", "assistant"
+  string content = 2;
+}
+
+message QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
+  string huggingface_revision = 2;
+  repeated ChatMessage messages = 3;
+  uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
+  string system_prompt = 5;
+}
+
+message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+  string quote_id = 1;
+  uint64 amount = 2;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+}
+
 // List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
 message ListModelsRequest {}
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index 3fdaa71..c837369 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ service Node {
 service Execute {
   rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
   rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
+  rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
   rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
   rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
   rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index de34fbb..0225654 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -248,6 +248,71 @@ impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
         "/hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
     }
 }
+/// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
+/// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
+/// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ChatMessage {
+    /// "user", "assistant"
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub role: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub content: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ChatMessage {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ChatMessage";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub messages: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ChatMessage>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub amount: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
 /// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
@@ -984,6 +1049,30 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuotePrompt"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Execute/QuoteChatPrompt",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuoteChatPrompt"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
         pub async fn list_models(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ListModelsRequest>,
@@ -1155,6 +1244,13 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
         async fn list_models(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
@@ -1371,6 +1467,51 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.Execute/QuoteChatPrompt" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct QuoteChatPromptSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>
+                    for QuoteChatPromptSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuoteChatPromptResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::quote_chat_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = QuoteChatPromptSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 "/hellas.Execute/ListModels" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct ListModelsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);

From 2d814475efda303ab8ebeee5a25ad763c29acf11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:10:58 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 040/105] fix: weight preload async

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs | 48 +++++++++++++--------------
 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 8d4ed4d..b3456f1 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -217,9 +217,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
         .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
 
-    preload_startup_weights(&executor, &preload_weights).await?;
-
-    let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor)
+    let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor.clone())
         .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
@@ -243,30 +241,30 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .await
         .context("failed to start transport")?;
 
+    // Preload weights in the background so the node is reachable immediately.
+    if !preload_weights.is_empty() {
+        let count = preload_weights.len();
+        info!(count, "preloading startup weights in background");
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            let results = try_join_all(preload_weights.into_iter().map(|model| {
+                let executor = executor.clone();
+                async move {
+                    executor
+                        .preload_weights(model.clone())
+                        .await
+                        .with_context(|| format!("failed to preload weights for {model}"))
+                }
+            }))
+            .await;
+            match results {
+                Ok(_) => info!(count, "startup weight preload complete"),
+                Err(e) => warn!("startup weight preload failed: {e:#}"),
+            }
+        });
+    }
+
     Ok(NodeHandle {
         node_id: endpoint.id(),
         guard,
     })
 }
-
-async fn preload_startup_weights(
-    executor: &hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle,
-    preload_weights: &[String],
-) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-    if preload_weights.is_empty() {
-        return Ok(());
-    }
-
-    info!(count = preload_weights.len(), "preloading startup weights");
-    try_join_all(preload_weights.iter().cloned().map(|model| {
-        let executor = executor.clone();
-        async move {
-            executor
-                .preload_weights(model.clone())
-                .await
-                .with_context(|| format!("failed to preload weights for {model}"))
-        }
-    }))
-    .await?;
-    Ok(())
-}

From 9e133dec9cf3e18c20aeb1fd9c2a5571b3f7cec2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:58:04 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 041/105] feat: share version

---
 crates/rpc/build.rs   | 14 ++++++++++++++
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs |  6 ++++++
 2 files changed, 20 insertions(+)

diff --git a/crates/rpc/build.rs b/crates/rpc/build.rs
index 9859470..5f92319 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/build.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/build.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,20 @@
 fn main() {
     #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
     compile();
+
+    // Capture git rev for version info
+    if std::env::var("GIT_REV").is_err() {
+        if let Ok(output) = std::process::Command::new("git")
+            .args(["rev-parse", "--short", "HEAD"])
+            .output()
+            && output.status.success()
+        {
+            let rev = String::from_utf8_lossy(&output.stdout).trim().to_string();
+            println!("cargo:rustc-env=GIT_REV={rev}");
+        }
+    }
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/HEAD");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/refs");
 }
 
 #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index c1cc46f..b608ea6 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+pub const VERSION: &str = env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION");
+pub const GIT_REV: &str = match option_env!("GIT_REV") {
+    Some(rev) => rev,
+    None => "unknown",
+};
+
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 pub mod discovery;
 #[cfg(feature = "client")]

From 3c05e1b21a9f55e41540d1ecd916d72bdc798ca5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:03:19 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 042/105] feat: add GetStats and GetModelStats RPCs for
 cumulative token statistics

Add cumulative token counting across all executions since node start,
exposed via two new RPCs on the Execute service:

- GetStats: returns global aggregate token statistics
- GetModelStats: returns token statistics filtered by model_id

Tracked stats (both global and per-model):
- executions_started / completed / failed
- prompt_tokens, cached_prompt_tokens, cached_output_tokens
- prefill_tokens, generated_tokens

Stats are accumulated in the Executor actor at execution acceptance
(input stats) and completion (output stats), with rollback on
acceptance failure.
---
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  57 ++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |  63 +++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |  41 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  31 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |  13 +-
 crates/rpc/build.rs                           |  25 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  27 ++
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   2 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   | 236 ++++++++++++++++++
 11 files changed, 486 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index faf89b7..5c301f9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -19,7 +19,32 @@ impl Executor {
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
-        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution();
+
+        let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
+        let stat_cached_prompt = quote.start.transcript.len() as u64;
+        let stat_cached_output = quote
+            .start
+            .cached_output_tokens
+            .as_ref()
+            .map_or(0, |t| t.len() as u64);
+        let stat_prefill = stat_prompt.saturating_sub(stat_cached_prompt);
+
+        let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
+
+        self.stats.executions_started += 1;
+        self.stats.prompt_tokens += stat_prompt;
+        self.stats.cached_prompt_tokens += stat_cached_prompt;
+        self.stats.cached_output_tokens += stat_cached_output;
+        self.stats.prefill_tokens += stat_prefill;
+
+        let ms = self.model_stats.entry(model_id.clone()).or_default();
+        ms.executions_started += 1;
+        ms.prompt_tokens += stat_prompt;
+        ms.cached_prompt_tokens += stat_cached_prompt;
+        ms.cached_output_tokens += stat_cached_output;
+        ms.prefill_tokens += stat_prefill;
+
+        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(&model_id);
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
             invocation: quote.invocation.clone(),
@@ -33,6 +58,18 @@ impl Executor {
             Ok(queued) => queued,
             Err(error) => {
                 let _ = self.store.remove_execution(&execution_id);
+                self.stats.executions_started -= 1;
+                self.stats.prompt_tokens -= stat_prompt;
+                self.stats.cached_prompt_tokens -= stat_cached_prompt;
+                self.stats.cached_output_tokens -= stat_cached_output;
+                self.stats.prefill_tokens -= stat_prefill;
+                if let Some(ms) = self.model_stats.get_mut(&model_id) {
+                    ms.executions_started -= 1;
+                    ms.prompt_tokens -= stat_prompt;
+                    ms.cached_prompt_tokens -= stat_cached_prompt;
+                    ms.cached_output_tokens -= stat_cached_output;
+                    ms.prefill_tokens -= stat_prefill;
+                }
                 return Err(error);
             }
         };
@@ -142,6 +179,24 @@ impl Executor {
         let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         debug!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
 
+        let generated = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
+        let model_id = self.store.model_id(execution_id).ok().map(str::to_owned);
+        self.stats.generated_tokens += generated;
+        if success {
+            self.stats.executions_completed += 1;
+        } else {
+            self.stats.executions_failed += 1;
+        }
+        if let Some(model_id) = model_id {
+            let ms = self.model_stats.entry(model_id).or_default();
+            ms.generated_tokens += generated;
+            if success {
+                ms.executions_completed += 1;
+            } else {
+                ms.executions_failed += 1;
+            }
+        }
+
         if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(execution_id, status, output) {
             warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {error}");
         }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 0a27d5b..584df60 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -14,9 +14,38 @@ use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse};
+
 use super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
 use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
 
+#[derive(Default, Clone)]
+pub(super) struct TokenStats {
+    pub executions_started: u64,
+    pub executions_completed: u64,
+    pub executions_failed: u64,
+    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
+    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
+    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
+    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
+    pub generated_tokens: u64,
+}
+
+impl TokenStats {
+    fn to_proto(&self) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+            executions_started: self.executions_started,
+            executions_completed: self.executions_completed,
+            executions_failed: self.executions_failed,
+            prompt_tokens: self.prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens: self.cached_prompt_tokens,
+            cached_output_tokens: self.cached_output_tokens,
+            prefill_tokens: self.prefill_tokens,
+            generated_tokens: self.generated_tokens,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
     pub(super) rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
@@ -27,6 +56,8 @@ pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) runtime_manager: RuntimeManager,
     pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
     pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+    pub(super) stats: TokenStats,
+    pub(super) model_stats: HashMap<String, TokenStats>,
 }
 
 impl Executor {
@@ -47,6 +78,8 @@ impl Executor {
             runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(download_policy),
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
+            stats: TokenStats::default(),
+            model_stats: HashMap::new(),
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());
         Ok(ExecutorHandle { tx })
@@ -111,11 +144,41 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_list_models().await));
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::GetStats { reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_get_stats()));
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_get_model_stats(request)));
+                }
             }
         }
     }
 }
 
+impl Executor {
+    fn handle_get_stats(&self) -> GetStatsResponse {
+        GetStatsResponse {
+            stats: Some(self.stats.to_proto()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn handle_get_model_stats(
+        &self,
+        request: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsRequest,
+    ) -> GetModelStatsResponse {
+        let model_id = request.model_id;
+        let stats = self
+            .model_stats
+            .get(&model_id)
+            .cloned()
+            .unwrap_or_default();
+        GetModelStatsResponse {
+            model_id,
+            stats: Some(stats.to_proto()),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> ExecutorError {
     ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 805f0d1..bd56093 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ impl Executor {
             execution,
             start,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+            model_id: model_id.clone(),
         });
 
         info!(
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 5ccb13a..b03c23c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ fn test_executor(
         runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
         worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
+        stats: Default::default(),
+        model_stats: Default::default(),
     }
 }
 
@@ -111,7 +113,7 @@ async fn output_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
         rx,
     );
 
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
 
     let err = executor
         .handle_result(&hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
@@ -129,7 +131,7 @@ async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
     executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
 
     let mut updates =
@@ -153,7 +155,7 @@ async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_output() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
     let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
     executor
         .store
@@ -179,7 +181,7 @@ async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_output_and_future_updates() {
     let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
     let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
     executor
         .store
@@ -214,7 +216,7 @@ async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
     let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
     let mut executor = test_executor(notify_tx.downgrade(), rx);
 
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution();
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
 
     let updates = executor
         .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
@@ -232,3 +234,32 @@ async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
         _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
     }
 }
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn stats_accumulate_on_completion() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+
+    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
+    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
+    let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[1, 2, 3]);
+    executor
+        .store
+        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 3)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
+
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_failed, 0);
+
+    // A failed execution should increment the failed counter.
+    let execution_id2 = executor.store.create_execution("");
+    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id2).unwrap();
+    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id2, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
+    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_failed, 1);
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 831eec8..ca25cf5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse,
     ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
-    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
+    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetQuoteRequest,
+    GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
@@ -80,6 +81,18 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn get_stats(&self) -> Result<GetStatsResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::GetStats { reply }).await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get_model_stats(
+        &self,
+        request: GetModelStatsRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetModelStatsResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     async fn subscribe_execution(
         &self,
         execution_id: String,
@@ -126,6 +139,22 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(Response::new(self.list_models().await?))
     }
 
+    async fn get_stats(
+        &self,
+        _request: Request<GetStatsRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetStatsResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(self.get_stats().await?))
+    }
+
+    async fn get_model_stats(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<GetModelStatsRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetModelStatsResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.get_model_stats(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
     async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 5385637..0620f95 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest,
-    QuotePromptResponse,
+    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
+    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 
@@ -66,6 +66,13 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     ListModels {
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    GetStats {
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetStatsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    GetModelStats {
+        request: GetModelStatsRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetModelStatsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 6d13cfb..119bab2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@ pub struct QuoteRecord {
     pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     pub start: ExecutionStart,
     pub expires_at: Instant,
+    pub model_id: String,
 }
 
 pub struct ExecutionSnapshot {
@@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ struct ExecutionRecord {
     status: ExecutionStatus,
     progress: u64,
     output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+    model_id: String,
 }
 
 #[derive(Default)]
@@ -78,7 +80,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         before - self.quotes.len()
     }
 
-    pub fn create_execution(&mut self) -> String {
+    pub fn create_execution(&mut self, model_id: &str) -> String {
         let execution_id = make_id("exec");
         self.executions.insert(
             execution_id.clone(),
@@ -86,6 +88,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
                 progress: 0,
                 output: None,
+                model_id: model_id.to_owned(),
             },
         );
         execution_id
@@ -125,6 +128,10 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.progress)
     }
 
+    pub fn model_id(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&str, StateError> {
+        Ok(&self.execution(execution_id)?.model_id)
+    }
+
     pub fn mark_running(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
         self.execution_mut(execution_id)?.status = ExecutionStatus::Running;
         Ok(())
@@ -204,7 +211,7 @@ mod tests {
             updates in vec((any::<u64>(), vec(any::<u8>(), 0..16)), 0..32)
         ) {
             let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-            let execution_id = state.create_execution();
+            let execution_id = state.create_execution("");
 
             let mut expected_output = Vec::new();
             let mut expected_progress = 0;
@@ -224,7 +231,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[test]
     fn snapshot_defaults_missing_output_to_empty() {
         let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-        let execution_id = state.create_execution();
+        let execution_id = state.create_execution("");
 
         let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
         assert_eq!(snapshot.status, ExecutionStatus::Pending);
diff --git a/crates/rpc/build.rs b/crates/rpc/build.rs
index 5f92319..a1b4e31 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/build.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/build.rs
@@ -2,16 +2,21 @@ fn main() {
     #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
     compile();
 
-    // Capture git rev for version info
-    if std::env::var("GIT_REV").is_err() {
-        if let Ok(output) = std::process::Command::new("git")
-            .args(["rev-parse", "--short", "HEAD"])
-            .output()
-            && output.status.success()
-        {
-            let rev = String::from_utf8_lossy(&output.stdout).trim().to_string();
-            println!("cargo:rustc-env=GIT_REV={rev}");
-        }
+    // Capture git rev for version info.
+    // Try git from this crate's own repo first (correct for cross-workspace path deps),
+    // then fall back to GIT_REV env var (set by nix where git is unavailable).
+    let manifest_dir = std::env::var("CARGO_MANIFEST_DIR").unwrap();
+    let rev = std::process::Command::new("git")
+        .args(["rev-parse", "--short", "HEAD"])
+        .current_dir(&manifest_dir)
+        .output()
+        .ok()
+        .filter(|o| o.status.success())
+        .map(|o| String::from_utf8_lossy(&o.stdout).trim().to_string());
+    if let Some(rev) = rev {
+        println!("cargo:rustc-env=GIT_REV={rev}");
+    } else if let Ok(rev) = std::env::var("GIT_REV") {
+        println!("cargo:rustc-env=GIT_REV={rev}");
     }
     println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/HEAD");
     println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/refs");
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index d266c5a..da922eb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -137,3 +137,30 @@ message DecodeTokensResponse {
   // Decoded text (incremental delta — concatenate all responses for full output).
   string text = 1;
 }
+
+// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
+message GetStatsRequest {}
+
+message TokenStats {
+  uint64 executions_started = 1;
+  uint64 executions_completed = 2;
+  uint64 executions_failed = 3;
+  uint64 prompt_tokens = 4;
+  uint64 cached_prompt_tokens = 5;
+  uint64 cached_output_tokens = 6;
+  uint64 prefill_tokens = 7;
+  uint64 generated_tokens = 8;
+}
+
+message GetStatsResponse {
+  TokenStats stats = 1;
+}
+
+message GetModelStatsRequest {
+  string model_id = 1;
+}
+
+message GetModelStatsResponse {
+  string model_id = 1;
+  TokenStats stats = 2;
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index c837369..377cdd7 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ service Execute {
   rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
   rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
   rpc ExecuteResult(ExecuteResultRequest) returns (ExecuteResultResponse);
+  rpc GetStats(GetStatsRequest) returns (GetStatsResponse);
+  rpc GetModelStats(GetModelStatsRequest) returns (GetModelStatsResponse);
 }
 
 message Presence {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 0225654..3a41bf5 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -402,6 +402,95 @@ impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
         "/hellas.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
     }
 }
+/// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct TokenStats {
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub executions_started: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub executions_completed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub executions_failed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "5")]
+    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "6")]
+    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "7")]
+    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "8")]
+    pub generated_tokens: u64,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "TokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
 #[repr(i32)]
 pub enum ExecutionStatus {
@@ -1215,6 +1304,51 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ExecuteResult"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn get_stats(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/GetStats");
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetStats"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_model_stats(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.Execute/GetModelStats",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetModelStats"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
     }
 }
 /// Generated server implementations.
@@ -1302,6 +1436,20 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<super::ExecuteResultResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn get_stats(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_model_stats(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
     }
     #[derive(Debug)]
     pub struct ExecuteServer<T> {
@@ -1784,6 +1932,94 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.Execute/GetStats" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetStatsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Execute> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetStatsRequest>
+                    for GetStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetStatsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::get_stats(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.Execute/GetModelStats" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetModelStatsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetModelStatsRequest>
+                    for GetModelStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetModelStatsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Execute>::get_model_stats(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetModelStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 _ => {
                     Box::pin(async move {
                         let mut response = http::Response::new(

From 6a61199c06c7fa905752b008fffc671eee90ba83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:25:53 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 043/105] feat: export token stats as prometheus metrics

Add prometheus gauge metrics for all token stats (global and per-model)
on the /metrics endpoint when --metrics-port is set.

- GetStatsResponse now includes per-model breakdown (ModelTokenStats)
- Background task polls executor.get_stats() every 5s and updates gauges
- Global metrics under hellas_* prefix, per-model under hellas_model_*
  with model_id label
- NodeHandle now exposes executor handle for metrics access
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |  12 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   5 +-
 .../cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs   | 129 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |  11 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |   6 +
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   |  21 ++-
 6 files changed, 176 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index da39213..1848684 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
 mod peer_tracker;
+mod stats_metrics;
 
 pub async fn run(
     port: Option<u16>,
@@ -17,11 +18,6 @@ pub async fn run(
     metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     graffiti: String,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
-    if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
-        let registry = std::sync::Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
-        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
-    }
-
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
     let build = option_env!("GIT_REV").unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
     let graffiti = {
@@ -43,6 +39,12 @@ pub async fn run(
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
+    if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
+        let mut registry = prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default();
+        stats_metrics::register_and_spawn(&mut registry, node.executor.clone());
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, std::sync::Arc::new(registry));
+    }
+
     let node_id = node.node_id();
     let add_url = format!("https://explorer.hellas.ai/executors/add/{node_id}");
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index b3456f1..3561e23 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ fn peer_observation<T>(request: &Request<T>) -> Option<(EndpointId, Option<std::
 pub(super) struct NodeHandle {
     node_id: EndpointId,
     guard: tonic_iroh_transport::TransportGuard,
+    pub executor: hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle,
 }
 
 impl NodeHandle {
@@ -245,9 +246,10 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     if !preload_weights.is_empty() {
         let count = preload_weights.len();
         info!(count, "preloading startup weights in background");
+        let preload_executor = executor.clone();
         tokio::spawn(async move {
             let results = try_join_all(preload_weights.into_iter().map(|model| {
-                let executor = executor.clone();
+                let executor = preload_executor.clone();
                 async move {
                     executor
                         .preload_weights(model.clone())
@@ -266,5 +268,6 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     Ok(NodeHandle {
         node_id: endpoint.id(),
         guard,
+        executor,
     })
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c07bcfd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+use hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, TokenStats as ProtoTokenStats};
+use prometheus_client::encoding::EncodeLabelSet;
+use prometheus_client::metrics::family::Family;
+use prometheus_client::metrics::gauge::Gauge;
+use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
+use std::sync::atomic::AtomicU64;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use tokio::time::{Duration, interval};
+
+type U64Gauge = Gauge<u64, AtomicU64>;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Hash, PartialEq, Eq, EncodeLabelSet)]
+struct ModelLabel {
+    model_id: String,
+}
+
+struct StatsGauges {
+    executions_started: U64Gauge,
+    executions_completed: U64Gauge,
+    executions_failed: U64Gauge,
+    prompt_tokens: U64Gauge,
+    cached_prompt_tokens: U64Gauge,
+    cached_output_tokens: U64Gauge,
+    prefill_tokens: U64Gauge,
+    generated_tokens: U64Gauge,
+}
+
+struct ModelStatsGauges {
+    executions_started: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    executions_completed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    executions_failed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    cached_prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    cached_output_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    prefill_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+    generated_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
+}
+
+pub fn register_and_spawn(registry: &mut Registry, executor: ExecutorHandle) {
+    let sub = registry.sub_registry_with_prefix("hellas");
+
+    let global = Arc::new(StatsGauges {
+        executions_started: Default::default(),
+        executions_completed: Default::default(),
+        executions_failed: Default::default(),
+        prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
+        cached_prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
+        cached_output_tokens: Default::default(),
+        prefill_tokens: Default::default(),
+        generated_tokens: Default::default(),
+    });
+
+    sub.register("executions_started", "Executions started", global.executions_started.clone());
+    sub.register("executions_completed", "Executions completed", global.executions_completed.clone());
+    sub.register("executions_failed", "Executions failed", global.executions_failed.clone());
+    sub.register("prompt_tokens", "Total prompt tokens", global.prompt_tokens.clone());
+    sub.register("cached_prompt_tokens", "Prompt tokens from cache", global.cached_prompt_tokens.clone());
+    sub.register("cached_output_tokens", "Output tokens from cache", global.cached_output_tokens.clone());
+    sub.register("prefill_tokens", "Prefill tokens computed", global.prefill_tokens.clone());
+    sub.register("generated_tokens", "Output tokens generated", global.generated_tokens.clone());
+
+    let model = Arc::new(ModelStatsGauges {
+        executions_started: Default::default(),
+        executions_completed: Default::default(),
+        executions_failed: Default::default(),
+        prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
+        cached_prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
+        cached_output_tokens: Default::default(),
+        prefill_tokens: Default::default(),
+        generated_tokens: Default::default(),
+    });
+
+    let model_sub = sub.sub_registry_with_prefix("model");
+    model_sub.register("executions_started", "Executions started", model.executions_started.clone());
+    model_sub.register("executions_completed", "Executions completed", model.executions_completed.clone());
+    model_sub.register("executions_failed", "Executions failed", model.executions_failed.clone());
+    model_sub.register("prompt_tokens", "Total prompt tokens", model.prompt_tokens.clone());
+    model_sub.register("cached_prompt_tokens", "Prompt tokens from cache", model.cached_prompt_tokens.clone());
+    model_sub.register("cached_output_tokens", "Output tokens from cache", model.cached_output_tokens.clone());
+    model_sub.register("prefill_tokens", "Prefill tokens computed", model.prefill_tokens.clone());
+    model_sub.register("generated_tokens", "Output tokens generated", model.generated_tokens.clone());
+
+    tokio::spawn(async move {
+        let mut tick = interval(Duration::from_secs(5));
+        loop {
+            tick.tick().await;
+            if let Ok(resp) = executor.get_stats().await {
+                apply_stats(&global, &model, &resp);
+            }
+        }
+    });
+}
+
+fn apply_stats(global: &StatsGauges, model: &ModelStatsGauges, resp: &GetStatsResponse) {
+    if let Some(s) = &resp.stats {
+        set_gauges(global, s);
+    }
+    for ms in &resp.model_stats {
+        if let Some(s) = &ms.stats {
+            let label = ModelLabel {
+                model_id: ms.model_id.clone(),
+            };
+            set_family_gauges(model, &label, s);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn set_gauges(g: &StatsGauges, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
+    g.executions_started.set(s.executions_started);
+    g.executions_completed.set(s.executions_completed);
+    g.executions_failed.set(s.executions_failed);
+    g.prompt_tokens.set(s.prompt_tokens);
+    g.cached_prompt_tokens.set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
+    g.cached_output_tokens.set(s.cached_output_tokens);
+    g.prefill_tokens.set(s.prefill_tokens);
+    g.generated_tokens.set(s.generated_tokens);
+}
+
+fn set_family_gauges(g: &ModelStatsGauges, label: &ModelLabel, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
+    g.executions_started.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_started);
+    g.executions_completed.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_completed);
+    g.executions_failed.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_failed);
+    g.prompt_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prompt_tokens);
+    g.cached_prompt_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
+    g.cached_output_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.cached_output_tokens);
+    g.prefill_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prefill_tokens);
+    g.generated_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.generated_tokens);
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 584df60..80d6baf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
 
 use super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
 use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
@@ -157,8 +157,17 @@ impl Executor {
 
 impl Executor {
     fn handle_get_stats(&self) -> GetStatsResponse {
+        let model_stats = self
+            .model_stats
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(model_id, stats)| ModelTokenStats {
+                model_id: model_id.clone(),
+                stats: Some(stats.to_proto()),
+            })
+            .collect();
         GetStatsResponse {
             stats: Some(self.stats.to_proto()),
+            model_stats,
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index da922eb..6cafd88 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -152,8 +152,14 @@ message TokenStats {
   uint64 generated_tokens = 8;
 }
 
+message ModelTokenStats {
+  string model_id = 1;
+  TokenStats stats = 2;
+}
+
 message GetStatsResponse {
   TokenStats stats = 1;
+  repeated ModelTokenStats model_stats = 2;
 }
 
 message GetModelStatsRequest {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 3a41bf5..0917772 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -444,10 +444,29 @@ impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
         "/hellas.TokenStats".into()
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelTokenStats {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelTokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelTokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct GetStatsResponse {
     #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
     pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
+    pub model_stats: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelTokenStats>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";

From 354538339873e48b4c4ffc563c0fb657dd932ca2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:58:17 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 044/105] feat: persistent node identity across restarts

Add identity persistence so the node keeps the same EndpointId across
restarts. The secret key is stored as raw 32 bytes at ~/.hellas/identity
(or --identity <path> for override).

- identity.rs: load_or_create() with atomic file creation (race-safe
  via temp file + rename), restricted permissions (0700 dir, 0600 file)
- All commands (serve, gateway, llm, rpc, monitor) share the same
  identity file and receive the SecretKey
- DiscoveryEndpoint::bind() accepts Optional<SecretKey>
- Works with NixOS DynamicUser (HOME=/var/lib/hellas, StateDirectory
  persists), home-manager, macOS, and multi-instance via --identity
---
 Cargo.lock                               |   2 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                    |   2 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs   |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs           |   7 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs       |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs           |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs     |   3 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs    |   2 +
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs              |  35 ++--
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs               | 212 +++++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                   |  44 +++--
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs              |  10 +-
 13 files changed, 300 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/identity.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 535dd9f..2ef2fcb 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2294,9 +2294,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
  "prometheus-client",
  "qrcode",
+ "rand",
  "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
+ "tempfile",
  "test-log",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index d5a9f57..0eb0f3f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ prometheus-client = "0.24"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
 qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
+rand = "0.9"
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
@@ -57,3 +58,4 @@ hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
 test-log = { version = "0.2", default-features = false, features = ["trace"] }
+tempfile = "3"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index f13fdaa..0f7a661 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
 use self::state::{GatewayState, HttpError};
 
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub default_max_tokens: u32,
     pub force_model: Option<String>,
     pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
+    pub secret_key: SecretKey,
 }
 
 type SseSender = mpsc::UnboundedSender<Result<Event, Infallible>>;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 89f6b42..eb1de65 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -68,8 +68,9 @@ impl GatewayState {
                 )
                 .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
             )
+            .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
         } else {
-            ExecutionRuntime::default()
+            ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
         };
 
         Ok(Self {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 80072de..3345fd3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
 pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
@@ -18,14 +18,15 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub verify_local: bool,
 }
 
-pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
+pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
     let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?;
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
         ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
+            .with_secret_key(secret_key)
     } else {
-        ExecutionRuntime::default()
+        ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key)
     };
     let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
         runtime,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 42f4683..0e5a604 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ use std::future;
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
 };
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@ struct DiscoveryEventContext<'a> {
     interrogations: &'a mut JoinSet<(EndpointId, anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome>)>,
 }
 
-pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?;
+pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind(Some(secret_key)).await?;
     let endpoint = bound.endpoint;
     let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
     let shared_dht = bound.bindings.dht;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
index 470a716..b32bb99 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
@@ -5,11 +5,11 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetNodeInfoRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, TransportAddr};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 
-pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind().await?.endpoint;
+pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind(Some(secret_key)).await?.endpoint;
     let channel = if node_addrs.is_empty() {
         let pool =
             ConnectionPool::for_service::<NodeService>(endpoint.clone(), PoolOptions::default());
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 1848684..aa78d07 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
@@ -17,6 +18,7 @@ pub async fn run(
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     graffiti: String,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
     let build = option_env!("GIT_REV").unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
@@ -35,6 +37,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         preload_weights.clone(),
         build,
         graffiti,
+        secret_key,
     )
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 3561e23..c02ee9e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -151,9 +151,11 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     build: String,
     graffiti: Vec<u8>,
+    secret_key: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
     let make_builder = || {
         Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
+            .secret_key(secret_key.clone())
             .clear_address_lookup()
             .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns())
             .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 5d3e297..777ba61 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
-    Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, TransportAddr,
+    Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr,
     endpoint::{PortmapperConfig, default_relay_mode},
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
@@ -85,6 +85,7 @@ pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
+    secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 }
 
 pub struct ExecutionOutput {
@@ -100,9 +101,15 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
     pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
         Self {
             local_executor: Some(local_executor),
+            secret_key: None,
         }
     }
 
+    pub fn with_secret_key(mut self, secret_key: SecretKey) -> Self {
+        self.secret_key = Some(secret_key);
+        self
+    }
+
     pub fn spawn_default_local(queue_capacity: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         let local_executor =
             Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::Eager, ExecutePolicy::Eager, queue_capacity)
@@ -217,6 +224,7 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
         quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
         retries: usize,
         active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
+        secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
     },
 }
 
@@ -263,7 +271,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 })
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
-                let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+                let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
                 let quote = quote_remote_target(quote_req, &endpoint, target).await?;
                 Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
                     endpoint, quote,
@@ -273,6 +281,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 quote_req: quote_req.clone(),
                 retries: *retries,
                 active: None,
+                secret_key: runtime.secret_key.clone(),
             }),
         }
     }
@@ -288,13 +297,14 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 quote_req,
                 retries,
                 active,
+                secret_key,
             } => {
                 let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
                 info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
 
                 for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
                     if active.is_none() {
-                        *active = Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req).await?);
+                        *active = Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref()).await?);
                     }
 
                     let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
@@ -376,12 +386,16 @@ where
     Ok(quote)
 }
 
-async fn bind_remote_endpoint() -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
+async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
+    let mut builder = Endpoint::empty_builder()
+        .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
+        .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
+        .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled);
+    if let Some(key) = secret_key {
+        builder = builder.secret_key(key.clone());
+    }
     Ok(Arc::new(
-        Endpoint::empty_builder()
-            .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
-            .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
-            .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled)
+        builder
             .bind()
             .await
             .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
@@ -520,8 +534,8 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     .context("discovery timed out")?
 }
 
-async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
-    let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint().await?;
+async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest, secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
+    let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key).await?;
     let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
     Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
 }
@@ -717,6 +731,7 @@ mod tests {
                 quote_req: GetQuoteRequest::default(),
                 retries: 0,
                 active: None,
+                secret_key: None,
             },
             shadow: None,
         };
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6b6b63c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,212 @@
+use anyhow::Context;
+use std::fs;
+use std::io::ErrorKind;
+use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
+
+const IDENTITY_DIR: &str = ".hellas";
+const IDENTITY_FILE: &str = "identity";
+const KEY_LEN: usize = 32;
+
+/// Resolve the identity file path and load or create the secret key.
+///
+/// If `path` is `Some`, uses it directly. Otherwise defaults to `$HOME/.hellas/identity`.
+/// Creates a new random key if the file does not exist, using atomic rename to avoid races.
+pub fn load_or_create(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
+    let path = match path {
+        Some(p) => p.to_owned(),
+        None => default_identity_path()?,
+    };
+    match fs::read(&path) {
+        Ok(bytes) => load_from_bytes(&path, &bytes),
+        Err(e) if e.kind() == ErrorKind::NotFound => create_new(&path),
+        Err(e) => Err(e).with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display())),
+    }
+}
+
+fn default_identity_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
+    let home = std::env::var("HOME")
+        .context("HOME environment variable not set; use --identity to specify path")?;
+    Ok(PathBuf::from(home).join(IDENTITY_DIR).join(IDENTITY_FILE))
+}
+
+fn load_from_bytes(path: &Path, bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
+    let bytes: [u8; KEY_LEN] = bytes.try_into().map_err(|_| {
+        anyhow::anyhow!(
+            "identity file at {} has invalid size ({} bytes, expected {KEY_LEN})",
+            path.display(),
+            bytes.len(),
+        )
+    })?;
+    let key = SecretKey::from(bytes);
+    info!(node_id = %key.public(), path = %path.display(), "loaded identity");
+    Ok(key)
+}
+
+fn create_new(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
+    let dir = path
+        .parent()
+        .context("identity path has no parent directory")?;
+
+    create_dir_restricted(dir)
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to create identity directory {}", dir.display()))?;
+
+    let key = SecretKey::generate(&mut rand::rng());
+    let bytes = key.to_bytes();
+
+    // Write to a temp file, then atomic rename. If rename fails because another
+    // process created the file first, read the existing one instead.
+    let tmp_path = dir.join(format!(".identity.tmp.{}.{:?}", std::process::id(), std::thread::current().id()));
+    write_file_restricted(&tmp_path, &bytes)
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to write temp identity file {}", tmp_path.display()))?;
+
+    match fs::rename(&tmp_path, path) {
+        Ok(()) => {
+            info!(node_id = %key.public(), path = %path.display(), "created new identity");
+            Ok(key)
+        }
+        Err(e) => {
+            // Clean up temp file on failure.
+            let _ = fs::remove_file(&tmp_path);
+            // If the target appeared (race), read it.
+            if path.exists() {
+                let bytes = fs::read(path)
+                    .with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display()))?;
+                load_from_bytes(path, &bytes)
+            } else {
+                Err(e).with_context(|| {
+                    format!("failed to persist identity file {}", path.display())
+                })
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Create a directory with restricted permissions (0700 on Unix).
+fn create_dir_restricted(path: &Path) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+    #[cfg(unix)]
+    {
+        use std::os::unix::fs::DirBuilderExt;
+        fs::DirBuilder::new()
+            .recursive(true)
+            .mode(0o700)
+            .create(path)
+    }
+    #[cfg(not(unix))]
+    {
+        fs::create_dir_all(path)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Write a file with restricted permissions (0600 on Unix).
+fn write_file_restricted(path: &Path, data: &[u8]) -> std::io::Result<()> {
+    #[cfg(unix)]
+    {
+        use std::io::Write;
+        use std::os::unix::fs::OpenOptionsExt;
+        let mut file = fs::OpenOptions::new()
+            .write(true)
+            .create_new(true)
+            .mode(0o600)
+            .open(path)?;
+        file.write_all(data)?;
+        file.sync_all()
+    }
+    #[cfg(not(unix))]
+    {
+        fs::write(path, data)
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use std::env;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn creates_new_identity_in_temp_dir() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("identity");
+
+        let key = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+
+        assert!(path.exists());
+        let bytes = fs::read(&path).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(bytes.len(), KEY_LEN);
+        assert_eq!(SecretKey::from(<[u8; 32]>::try_from(bytes.as_slice()).unwrap()).to_bytes(), key.to_bytes());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn reloads_existing_identity() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("identity");
+
+        let key1 = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+        let key2 = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(key1.to_bytes(), key2.to_bytes());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_wrong_size_file() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("identity");
+        fs::write(&path, &[0u8; 16]).unwrap();
+
+        let err = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("invalid size"));
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("16 bytes"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn creates_parent_directory() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("sub").join("dir").join("identity");
+
+        let _key = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+
+        assert!(path.exists());
+        assert!(path.parent().unwrap().is_dir());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn default_path_uses_home() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        // SAFETY: test is single-threaded and restores the value immediately.
+        unsafe { env::set_var("HOME", dir.path()) };
+
+        let path = default_identity_path().unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(path, dir.path().join(".hellas").join("identity"));
+
+        unsafe { env::remove_var("HOME") };
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn concurrent_creation_produces_valid_key() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("identity");
+
+        let handles: Vec<_> = (0..4)
+            .map(|_| {
+                let p = path.clone();
+                std::thread::spawn(move || load_or_create(Some(&p)).unwrap().to_bytes())
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        let results: Vec<[u8; 32]> = handles.into_iter().map(|h| h.join().unwrap()).collect();
+
+        // All threads should get a valid 32-byte key (the first one created wins).
+        for result in &results {
+            assert_eq!(result.len(), KEY_LEN);
+        }
+        // At most one unique key should exist (all should converge on the same file).
+        // Some threads may have generated their own key before rename, but the file
+        // content should be consistent — all reads after the first create should match.
+        let file_bytes = fs::read(&path).unwrap();
+        let file_key: [u8; 32] = file_bytes.try_into().unwrap();
+        // The last reader should have gotten the persisted key.
+        // (We can't guarantee all threads saw the same key due to create_new vs rename races,
+        // but the file on disk should be a valid 32-byte key.)
+        assert_eq!(file_key.len(), KEY_LEN);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index b212369..38112d0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@ extern crate tracing;
 
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
 mod execution;
+mod identity;
 mod metrics;
 mod text_output;
 mod tracing_config;
@@ -16,6 +18,10 @@ mod tracing_config;
 #[command(version)]
 #[command(about = "Hellas node CLI")]
 struct Cli {
+    /// Path to node identity file (default: $HOME/.hellas/identity)
+    #[arg(long = "identity", global = true)]
+    identity: Option<PathBuf>,
+
     #[command(subcommand)]
     command: Commands,
 }
@@ -162,6 +168,15 @@ async fn main() {
     let tracer_provider = tracing_config::init_tracing();
 
     let cli = Cli::parse();
+
+    let secret_key = match identity::load_or_create(cli.identity.as_deref()) {
+        Ok(key) => key,
+        Err(err) => {
+            eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
+            std::process::exit(1);
+        }
+    };
+
     let result = match cli.command {
         #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
         Commands::Serve {
@@ -181,6 +196,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 preload_weights,
                 metrics_port,
                 graffiti,
+                secret_key,
             )
             .await
         }
@@ -211,13 +227,14 @@ async fn main() {
                 default_max_tokens,
                 force_model,
                 metrics_port,
+                secret_key,
             })
             .await
         }
         Commands::Rpc {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
-        } => commands::rpc::run(node_id, node_addrs).await,
+        } => commands::rpc::run(node_id, node_addrs, secret_key).await,
         Commands::Llm {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
@@ -228,22 +245,25 @@ async fn main() {
             local,
             verify_local,
         } => {
-            commands::llm::run(commands::llm::ExecuteOptions {
-                node_id,
-                node_addrs,
-                model,
-                prompt,
-                max_seq,
-                retries,
-                local,
-                verify_local,
-            })
+            commands::llm::run(
+                commands::llm::ExecuteOptions {
+                    node_id,
+                    node_addrs,
+                    model,
+                    prompt,
+                    max_seq,
+                    retries,
+                    local,
+                    verify_local,
+                },
+                secret_key,
+            )
             .await
         }
         Commands::Monitor {
             timeout_secs,
             no_interrogate,
-        } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate).await,
+        } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate, secret_key).await,
     };
 
     if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 93266a3..96fd5cd 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::AddressLookupBuilderError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
@@ -116,8 +117,13 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
 }
 
 impl DiscoveryEndpoint {
-    pub async fn bind() -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
-        let endpoint = Endpoint::bind(presets::N0)
+    pub async fn bind(secret_key: Option<SecretKey>) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
+        let mut builder = Endpoint::builder(presets::N0);
+        if let Some(key) = secret_key {
+            builder = builder.secret_key(key);
+        }
+        let endpoint = builder
+            .bind()
             .await
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BindEndpoint { source })?;
         let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(&endpoint, false, false)?;

From 96d503cfb930f62c07d7d74b24c058631d88347e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:50:05 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 045/105] chore: bump deps

---
 Cargo.lock                          | 49 +++--------------------------
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs |  2 +-
 nix/package.nix                     |  2 +-
 3 files changed, 6 insertions(+), 47 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 2ef2fcb..5ce000e 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -654,38 +654,19 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#4c4a0b792f1a6c735deeeef6503efb8a8b6c0f2a"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "serde",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "catgrad-legacy"
-version = "0.1.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
-dependencies = [
- "gemm 0.18.2",
- "half",
- "log",
- "memmap2",
- "num-traits",
- "num_cpus",
- "open-hypergraphs",
- "rayon",
- "serde",
- "serde_json",
- "test-log",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#dc3d64b5e3dc12e104e79c1322026b9660217539"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#4c4a0b792f1a6c735deeeef6503efb8a8b6c0f2a"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
- "catgrad-legacy",
  "chrono",
  "half",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
@@ -1478,27 +1459,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "env_filter"
-version = "1.0.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "32e90c2accc4b07a8456ea0debdc2e7587bdd890680d71173a15d4ae604f6eef"
-dependencies = [
- "log",
-]
-
-[[package]]
-name = "env_logger"
-version = "0.11.10"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0621c04f2196ac3f488dd583365b9c09be011a4ab8b9f37248ffcc8f6198b56a"
-dependencies = [
- "anstream",
- "anstyle",
- "env_filter",
- "log",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "equator"
 version = "0.4.2"
@@ -5701,7 +5661,6 @@ version = "0.2.19"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "37d53ac171c92a39e4769491c4b4dde7022c60042254b5fc044ae409d34a24d4"
 dependencies = [
- "env_logger",
  "test-log-macros",
  "tracing-subscriber",
 ]
@@ -6355,9 +6314,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-segmentation"
-version = "1.13.1"
+version = "1.13.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "da36089a805484bcccfffe0739803392c8298778a2d2f09febf76fac5ad9025b"
+checksum = "9629274872b2bfaf8d66f5f15725007f635594914870f65218920345aa11aa8c"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-width"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index a7b69f7..a9e5987 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&config_bytes)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
 
-        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1)
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
         let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
 
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index e153be6..0b7bb66 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-CjjrUwC5leYNoJn03x04ds59V5BZyTh73Z0WRZWsziQ=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-j2CDXsHloJctpnbsPNT3pXlQpWR2e5GdIgnLNB4FSis=";
       };
     };
     auditable = false;

From 1289bc5bbe4b11901726b885f224bcf0b814d59f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:15:16 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 046/105] fix: use full endpoint builder for discovery clients

The discovery path used Endpoint::empty_builder() which lacked mDNS and
DHT address resolution, and DiscoveryBindings::client() which created
standalone lookups not attached to the endpoint. Peers were discovered
via mDNS but the endpoint couldn't resolve their addresses to connect.

Fix: use Endpoint::builder(presets::N0) with proper address lookups
(DnsAddressLookup + PkarrPublisher), and DiscoveryBindings::attach()
to wire mDNS/DHT resolution into the endpoint.
---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs | 12 ++++++++----
 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 777ba61..1f2df58 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
     Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr,
-    endpoint::{PortmapperConfig, default_relay_mode},
+    endpoint::PortmapperConfig,
 };
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
@@ -387,9 +387,13 @@ where
 }
 
 async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
-    let mut builder = Endpoint::empty_builder()
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::presets;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::PkarrPublisher;
+
+    let mut builder = Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
+        .clear_address_lookup()
         .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
-        .relay_mode(default_relay_mode())
+        .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns())
         .portmapper_config(PortmapperConfig::Disabled);
     if let Some(key) = secret_key {
         builder = builder.secret_key(key.clone());
@@ -484,7 +488,7 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-    let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint.id())?;
+    let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(endpoint, false, false)?;
 
     let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
     registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {

From 5d4b1469d15ae1de5758a461dc1d73c48464ef39 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:09:40 +0100
Subject: [PATCH 047/105] fix: wire peer discovery into PeerTracker for
 GetKnownPeers

Nodes were discovering each other via mDNS/DHT but never calling
mark_service_provider(), so GetKnownPeers always returned empty.

Add a background task in spawn_node that runs ServiceRegistry discovery
for both Node and Execute services, feeding discovered peers into the
PeerTracker. Now GetKnownPeers returns real peer lists, enabling
peer exchange across the network.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++---
 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index c02ee9e..a5284d3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN, PeerTracker, RequestKind};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
+use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
@@ -17,9 +18,9 @@ use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::DhtBackend;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, TransportBuilder};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, PoolOptions, TransportBuilder};
 
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
 const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
@@ -213,8 +214,10 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         peer_tracker: Arc::new(Mutex::new(PeerTracker::new(endpoint.id()))),
     };
 
+    let peer_tracker = node_service.peer_tracker.clone();
+
     let execute_interceptor = ExecutePeerInterceptor {
-        peer_tracker: node_service.peer_tracker.clone(),
+        peer_tracker: peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
     let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
@@ -235,7 +238,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
             execute_interceptor,
         ));
 
-    let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, shared_dht);
+    let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, Arc::clone(&shared_dht));
     let publisher = dht.create_publisher(Default::default());
     transport = transport.with_publisher(publisher);
 
@@ -244,6 +247,37 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .await
         .context("failed to start transport")?;
 
+    // Background peer discovery: watch DHT + mDNS for other executors and
+    // feed them into the PeerTracker so GetKnownPeers returns useful results.
+    {
+        let peer_tracker = peer_tracker.clone();
+        let disc_endpoint = endpoint.clone();
+        let disc_dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&disc_endpoint, Arc::clone(&shared_dht));
+        tokio::spawn(async move {
+            use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService as ExecSvc, NodeService as NodeSvc};
+            let Ok(bindings) = DiscoveryBindings::client(disc_endpoint.id()) else {
+                warn!("failed to create discovery bindings for peer tracker");
+                return;
+            };
+            let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&disc_endpoint);
+            registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions::default());
+            registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
+            registry.add(disc_dht);
+            let mut node_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<NodeSvc>());
+            let mut exec_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecSvc>());
+            loop {
+                let peer_id = tokio::select! {
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) = node_peers.next() => peer.id(),
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) = exec_peers.next() => peer.id(),
+                    else => break,
+                };
+                if let Ok(mut tracker) = peer_tracker.lock() {
+                    tracker.mark_service_provider(peer_id);
+                }
+            }
+        });
+    }
+
     // Preload weights in the background so the node is reachable immediately.
     if !preload_weights.is_empty() {
         let count = preload_weights.len();

From a9a81ca46b66ce7daf71685462d8fe07eb8a2da4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:28:28 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 048/105] chore: bump catgrad

---
 Cargo.lock                            | 365 +++++++++++++++-----------
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs   |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs         |  40 +--
 crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs |   2 +-
 4 files changed, 238 insertions(+), 171 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 5ce000e..86f9c56 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ checksum = "b169f7a6d4742236a0a00c541b845991d0ac43e546831af1249753ab4c3aa3a0"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "cipher",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -428,17 +428,6 @@ version = "1.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "2af50177e190e07a26ab74f8b1efbfe2ef87da2116221318cb1c2e82baf7de06"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "bindgen_cuda"
-version = "0.1.6"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "282be55fb326843bb67cccceeeaf21c961ef303f60018f9a2ab69494dad8eaf9"
-dependencies = [
- "glob",
- "num_cpus",
- "rayon",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "bit-set"
 version = "0.8.0"
@@ -483,16 +472,16 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "blake3"
-version = "1.8.3"
+version = "1.8.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2468ef7d57b3fb7e16b576e8377cdbde2320c60e1491e961d11da40fc4f02a2d"
+checksum = "4d2d5991425dfd0785aed03aedcf0b321d61975c9b5b3689c774a2610ae0b51e"
 dependencies = [
  "arrayref",
  "arrayvec",
  "cc",
  "cfg-if",
  "constant_time_eq",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.3.0",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -580,16 +569,16 @@ checksum = "1e748733b7cbc798e1434b6ac524f0c1ff2ab456fe201501e6497c8417a4fc33"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-core"
-version = "0.9.2"
+version = "0.10.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c15b675b80d994b2eadb20a4bbe434eabeb454eac3ee5e2b4cf6f147ee9be091"
+checksum = "0f38e8dacffb6765fd9845c1c84686854e6322a8c3ff8582759361e48998024f"
 dependencies = [
  "byteorder",
  "candle-kernels",
  "candle-metal-kernels",
  "candle-ug",
  "cudarc 0.19.4",
- "float8 0.6.1",
+ "float8",
  "gemm 0.19.0",
  "half",
  "libm",
@@ -603,24 +592,25 @@ dependencies = [
  "rayon",
  "safetensors 0.7.0",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
- "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "tokenizers 0.22.2",
+ "yoke 0.8.2",
  "zip",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-kernels"
-version = "0.9.2"
+version = "0.10.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b8455f84bd810047c7c41216683c1020c915a9f8a740b3b0eabdd4fb2fbaa660"
+checksum = "c2ef09884eb8bf0f2e14d1d3ceac4bdb66761e16e89061a3a187505c7125229e"
 dependencies = [
- "bindgen_cuda",
+ "cudaforge",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-metal-kernels"
-version = "0.9.2"
+version = "0.10.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2fdfe9d06de16ce49961e49084e5b79a75a9bdf157246e7c7b6328e87a7aa25d"
+checksum = "bd26e64dd80c782de434ec741e5ab6d2854db0bf5135a64f33689fd062575952"
 dependencies = [
  "half",
  "objc2",
@@ -633,9 +623,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-ug"
-version = "0.9.2"
+version = "0.10.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c22d62be69068bf58987a45f690612739d8d2ea1bf508c1b87dc6815a019575d"
+checksum = "9b77d554274658f2492f7780748ae8324f0824a224c3b9647d54d03265f1d192"
 dependencies = [
  "ug",
  "ug-cuda",
@@ -654,7 +644,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#4c4a0b792f1a6c735deeeef6503efb8a8b6c0f2a"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -664,7 +654,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#4c4a0b792f1a6c735deeeef6503efb8a8b6c0f2a"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
@@ -683,15 +673,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde_path_to_error",
  "serde_with",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
- "tokenizers",
+ "tokenizers 0.21.4",
  "typed-builder",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cc"
-version = "1.2.57"
+version = "1.2.58"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7a0dd1ca384932ff3641c8718a02769f1698e7563dc6974ffd03346116310423"
+checksum = "e1e928d4b69e3077709075a938a05ffbedfa53a84c8f766efbf8220bb1ff60e1"
 dependencies = [
  "find-msvc-tools",
  "jobserver",
@@ -951,6 +941,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cpufeatures"
+version = "0.3.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8b2a41393f66f16b0823bb79094d54ac5fbd34ab292ddafb9a0456ac9f87d201"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "crc"
 version = "3.4.0"
@@ -1049,6 +1048,25 @@ dependencies = [
  "cipher",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cudaforge"
+version = "0.1.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6f7a0d45b139b5beeeb1c34188717e12241c44a0120afb498815ce7f5373c691"
+dependencies = [
+ "anyhow",
+ "fs2",
+ "glob",
+ "num_cpus",
+ "rayon",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "sha2 0.10.9",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "walkdir",
+ "which",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cudarc"
 version = "0.17.8"
@@ -1065,7 +1083,7 @@ version = "0.19.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "f071cd6a7b5d51607df76aa2d426aaabc7a74bc6bdb885b8afa63a880572ad9b"
 dependencies = [
- "float8 0.7.0",
+ "float8",
  "half",
  "libloading 0.9.0",
 ]
@@ -1077,7 +1095,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "6f9200d1d13637f15a6acb71e758f64624048d85b31a5fdbfd8eca1e2687d0b7"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
  "curve25519-dalek-derive",
  "digest 0.11.0-rc.10",
  "fiat-crypto",
@@ -1459,6 +1477,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "env_home"
+version = "0.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c7f84e12ccf0a7ddc17a6c41c93326024c42920d7ee630d04950e6926645c0fe"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "equator"
 version = "0.4.2"
@@ -1596,26 +1620,16 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "float8"
-version = "0.6.1"
+version = "0.7.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "719a903cc23e4a89e87962c2a80fdb45cdaad0983a89bd150bb57b4c8571a7d5"
+checksum = "c2d1f04709a8ac06e8e8042875a3c466cc4832d3c1a18dbcb9dba3c6e83046bc"
 dependencies = [
- "cudarc 0.19.4",
  "half",
  "num-traits",
  "rand",
  "rand_distr",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "float8"
-version = "0.7.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c2d1f04709a8ac06e8e8042875a3c466cc4832d3c1a18dbcb9dba3c6e83046bc"
-dependencies = [
- "half",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "flume"
 version = "0.11.1"
@@ -1696,6 +1710,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "percent-encoding",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "fs2"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9564fc758e15025b46aa6643b1b77d047d1a56a1aea6e01002ac0c7026876213"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+ "winapi",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "futures"
 version = "0.3.32"
@@ -2283,7 +2307,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
- "tokenizers",
+ "tokenizers 0.21.4",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
@@ -2456,18 +2480,18 @@ checksum = "df3b46402a9d5adb4c86a0cf463f42e19994e3ee891101b1841f30a545cb49a9"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "hybrid-array"
-version = "0.4.8"
+version = "0.4.10"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8655f91cd07f2b9d0c24137bd650fe69617773435ee5ec83022377777ce65ef1"
+checksum = "3944cf8cf766b40e2a1a333ee5e9b563f854d5fa49d6a8ca2764e97c6eddb214"
 dependencies = [
  "typenum",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "hyper"
-version = "1.8.1"
+version = "1.9.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2ab2d4f250c3d7b1c9fcdff1cece94ea4e2dfbec68614f7b87cb205f24ca9d11"
+checksum = "6299f016b246a94207e63da54dbe807655bf9e00044f73ded42c3ac5305fbcca"
 dependencies = [
  "atomic-waker",
  "bytes",
@@ -2480,7 +2504,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "httpdate",
  "itoa",
  "pin-project-lite",
- "pin-utils",
  "smallvec",
  "tokio",
  "want",
@@ -2583,22 +2606,23 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_collections"
-version = "2.1.1"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4c6b649701667bbe825c3b7e6388cb521c23d88644678e83c0c4d0a621a34b43"
+checksum = "2984d1cd16c883d7935b9e07e44071dca8d917fd52ecc02c04d5fa0b5a3f191c"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "potential_utf",
- "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "utf8_iter",
+ "yoke 0.8.2",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerovec",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_locale_core"
-version = "2.1.1"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "edba7861004dd3714265b4db54a3c390e880ab658fec5f7db895fae2046b5bb6"
+checksum = "92219b62b3e2b4d88ac5119f8904c10f8f61bf7e95b640d25ba3075e6cac2c29"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "litemap",
@@ -2609,9 +2633,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_normalizer"
-version = "2.1.1"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5f6c8828b67bf8908d82127b2054ea1b4427ff0230ee9141c54251934ab1b599"
+checksum = "c56e5ee99d6e3d33bd91c5d85458b6005a22140021cc324cea84dd0e72cff3b4"
 dependencies = [
  "icu_collections",
  "icu_normalizer_data",
@@ -2623,15 +2647,15 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_normalizer_data"
-version = "2.1.1"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7aedcccd01fc5fe81e6b489c15b247b8b0690feb23304303a9e560f37efc560a"
+checksum = "da3be0ae77ea334f4da67c12f149704f19f81d1adf7c51cf482943e84a2bad38"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_properties"
-version = "2.1.2"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "020bfc02fe870ec3a66d93e677ccca0562506e5872c650f893269e08615d74ec"
+checksum = "bee3b67d0ea5c2cca5003417989af8996f8604e34fb9ddf96208a033901e70de"
 dependencies = [
  "icu_collections",
  "icu_locale_core",
@@ -2643,20 +2667,20 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_properties_data"
-version = "2.1.2"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "616c294cf8d725c6afcd8f55abc17c56464ef6211f9ed59cccffe534129c77af"
+checksum = "8e2bbb201e0c04f7b4b3e14382af113e17ba4f63e2c9d2ee626b720cbce54a14"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "icu_provider"
-version = "2.1.1"
+version = "2.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "85962cf0ce02e1e0a629cc34e7ca3e373ce20dda4c4d7294bbd0bf1fdb59e614"
+checksum = "139c4cf31c8b5f33d7e199446eff9c1e02decfc2f0eec2c8d71f65befa45b421"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "icu_locale_core",
  "writeable",
- "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "yoke 0.8.2",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerotrie",
  "zerovec",
@@ -2841,9 +2865,9 @@ checksum = "d98f6fed1fde3f8c21bc40a1abb88dd75e67924f9cffc3ef95607bad8017f8e2"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iri-string"
-version = "0.7.11"
+version = "0.7.12"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d8e7418f59cc01c88316161279a7f665217ae316b388e58a0d10e29f54f1e5eb"
+checksum = "25e659a4bb38e810ebc252e53b5814ff908a8c58c2a9ce2fae1bbec24cbf4e20"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
  "serde",
@@ -3031,10 +3055,12 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "js-sys"
-version = "0.3.91"
+version = "0.3.94"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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+checksum = "2e04e2ef80ce82e13552136fabeef8a5ed1f985a96805761cbb9a2c34e7664d9"
 dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "futures-util",
  "once_cell",
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
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-checksum = "b5b646652bf6661599e1da8901b3b9522896f01e736bad5f723fe7a3a27f899d"
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 name = "libfuzzer-sys"
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 [[package]]
 name = "litemap"
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 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6373607a59f0be73a39b6fe456b8192fcc3585f602af20751600e974dd455e77"
+checksum = "92daf443525c4cce67b150400bc2316076100ce0b3686209eb8cf3c31612e6f0"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "litrs"
@@ -3338,9 +3364,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "mio"
-version = "1.1.1"
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-checksum = "a69bcab0ad47271a0234d9422b131806bf3968021e5dc9328caf2d4cd58557fc"
+checksum = "50b7e5b27aa02a74bac8c3f23f448f8d87ff11f92d3aac1a6ed369ee08cc56c1"
 dependencies = [
  "libc",
  "wasi",
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 name = "papaya"
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-checksum = "f92dd0b07c53a0a0c764db2ace8c541dc47320dad97c2200c2a637ab9dd2328f"
+checksum = "997ee03cd38c01469a7046643714f0ad28880bcb9e6679ff0666e24817ca19b7"
 dependencies = [
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  "seize",
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-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8b870d8c151b6f2fb93e84a13146138f05d02ed11c7e7c54f8826aaaf7c9f184"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "pkarr"
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 checksum = "9d1fe60d06143b2430aa532c94cfe9e29783047f06c0d7fd359a9a51b729fa25"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
  "opaque-debug",
  "universal-hash",
 ]
@@ -4370,9 +4390,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "potential_utf"
-version = "0.1.4"
+version = "0.1.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b73949432f5e2a09657003c25bca5e19a0e9c84f8058ca374f49e0ebe605af77"
+checksum = "0103b1cef7ec0cf76490e969665504990193874ea05c85ff9bab8b911d0a0564"
 dependencies = [
  "zerovec",
 ]
@@ -4441,9 +4461,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "prometheus-client"
-version = "0.24.0"
+version = "0.24.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e4500adecd7af8e0e9f4dbce15cfee07ce913fbf6ad605cc468b83f2d531ee94"
+checksum = "cca3d75b4566b9a29fe1ed623587fb058e826eb329a0be4b7c4da1ebb2d7a6ca"
 dependencies = [
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  "itoa",
@@ -5008,9 +5028,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "rustc-hash"
-version = "2.1.1"
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 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "357703d41365b4b27c590e3ed91eabb1b663f07c4c084095e60cbed4362dff0d"
+checksum = "94300abf3f1ae2e2b8ffb7b58043de3d399c73fa6f4b73826402a5c457614dbe"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "rustc_version"
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 checksum = "a7507d819769d01a365ab707794a4084392c824f54a7a6a7862f8c3d0892b283"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
  "digest 0.10.7",
 ]
 
@@ -5346,7 +5366,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "d1e3878ab0f98e35b2df35fe53201d088299b41a6bb63e3e34dada2ac4abd924"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "cpufeatures",
+ "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
  "digest 0.11.0-rc.10",
 ]
 
@@ -5383,9 +5403,9 @@ checksum = "7f1880df446116126965eeec169136b2e0251dba37c6223bcc819569550edea3"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "simd-adler32"
-version = "0.3.8"
+version = "0.3.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e320a6c5ad31d271ad523dcf3ad13e2767ad8b1cb8f047f75a8aeaf8da139da2"
+checksum = "703d5c7ef118737c72f1af64ad2f6f8c5e1921f818cdcb97b8fe6fc69bf66214"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "simd_helpers"
@@ -5775,9 +5795,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tinystr"
-version = "0.8.2"
+version = "0.8.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "42d3e9c45c09de15d06dd8acf5f4e0e399e85927b7f00711024eb7ae10fa4869"
+checksum = "c8323304221c2a851516f22236c5722a72eaa19749016521d6dff0824447d96d"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
  "zerovec",
@@ -5833,6 +5853,39 @@ dependencies = [
  "unicode_categories",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "tokenizers"
+version = "0.22.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b238e22d44a15349529690fb07bd645cf58149a1b1e44d6cb5bd1641ff1a6223"
+dependencies = [
+ "ahash",
+ "aho-corasick",
+ "compact_str",
+ "dary_heap",
+ "derive_builder",
+ "esaxx-rs",
+ "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "itertools",
+ "log",
+ "macro_rules_attribute",
+ "monostate",
+ "onig",
+ "paste",
+ "rand",
+ "rayon",
+ "rayon-cond",
+ "regex",
+ "regex-syntax",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "spm_precompiled",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "unicode-normalization-alignments",
+ "unicode-segmentation",
+ "unicode_categories",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "tokio"
 version = "1.50.0"
@@ -5930,18 +5983,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_datetime"
-version = "1.1.0+spec-1.1.0"
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-checksum = "97251a7c317e03ad83774a8752a7e81fb6067740609f75ea2b585b569a59198f"
+checksum = "3165f65f62e28e0115a00b2ebdd37eb6f3b641855f9d636d3cd4103767159ad7"
 dependencies = [
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 [[package]]
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-version = "0.25.8+spec-1.1.0"
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-checksum = "16bff38f1d86c47f9ff0647e6838d7bb362522bdf44006c7068c2b1e606f1f3c"
+checksum = "da053d28fe57e2c9d21b48261e14e7b4c8b670b54d2c684847b91feaf4c7dac5"
 dependencies = [
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@@ -5951,9 +6004,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "1.1.0+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.1.1+spec-1.1.0"
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-checksum = "2334f11ee363607eb04df9b8fc8a13ca1715a72ba8662a26ac285c98aabb4011"
+checksum = "39ca317ebc49f06bd748bfba29533eac9485569dc9bf80b849024b025e814fb9"
 dependencies = [
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@@ -6446,9 +6499,9 @@ checksum = "06abde3611657adf66d383f00b093d7faecc7fa57071cce2578660c9f1010821"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "uuid"
-version = "1.22.0"
+version = "1.23.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a68d3c8f01c0cfa54a75291d83601161799e4a89a39e0929f4b0354d88757a37"
+checksum = "5ac8b6f42ead25368cf5b098aeb3dc8a1a2c05a3eee8a9a1a68c640edbfc79d9"
 dependencies = [
  "getrandom 0.4.2",
  "js-sys",
@@ -6586,9 +6639,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen"
-version = "0.2.114"
+version = "0.2.117"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6532f9a5c1ece3798cb1c2cfdba640b9b3ba884f5db45973a6f442510a87d38e"
+checksum = "0551fc1bb415591e3372d0bc4780db7e587d84e2a7e79da121051c5c4b89d0b0"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "once_cell",
@@ -6599,23 +6652,19 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-futures"
-version = "0.4.64"
+version = "0.4.67"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e9c5522b3a28661442748e09d40924dfb9ca614b21c00d3fd135720e48b67db8"
+checksum = "03623de6905b7206edd0a75f69f747f134b7f0a2323392d664448bf2d3c5d87e"
 dependencies = [
- "cfg-if",
- "futures-util",
  "js-sys",
- "once_cell",
  "wasm-bindgen",
- "web-sys",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro"
-version = "0.2.114"
+version = "0.2.117"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "18a2d50fcf105fb33bb15f00e7a77b772945a2ee45dcf454961fd843e74c18e6"
+checksum = "7fbdf9a35adf44786aecd5ff89b4563a90325f9da0923236f6104e603c7e86be"
 dependencies = [
  "quote",
  "wasm-bindgen-macro-support",
@@ -6623,9 +6672,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro-support"
-version = "0.2.114"
+version = "0.2.117"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "03ce4caeaac547cdf713d280eda22a730824dd11e6b8c3ca9e42247b25c631e3"
+checksum = "dca9693ef2bab6d4e6707234500350d8dad079eb508dca05530c85dc3a529ff2"
 dependencies = [
  "bumpalo",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -6636,9 +6685,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-shared"
-version = "0.2.114"
+version = "0.2.117"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "75a326b8c223ee17883a4251907455a2431acc2791c98c26279376490c378c16"
+checksum = "39129a682a6d2d841b6c429d0c51e5cb0ed1a03829d8b3d1e69a011e62cb3d3b"
 dependencies = [
  "unicode-ident",
 ]
@@ -6692,9 +6741,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "web-sys"
-version = "0.3.91"
+version = "0.3.94"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "854ba17bb104abfb26ba36da9729addc7ce7f06f5c0f90f3c391f8461cca21f9"
+checksum = "cd70027e39b12f0849461e08ffc50b9cd7688d942c1c8e3c7b22273236b4dd0a"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
@@ -6743,6 +6792,18 @@ version = "0.1.12"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a28ac98ddc8b9274cb41bb4d9d4d5c425b6020c50c46f25559911905610b4a88"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "which"
+version = "7.0.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "24d643ce3fd3e5b54854602a080f34fb10ab75e0b813ee32d00ca2b44fa74762"
+dependencies = [
+ "either",
+ "env_home",
+ "rustix",
+ "winsafe",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "widestring"
 version = "1.2.1"
@@ -7068,13 +7129,19 @@ checksum = "d6bbff5f0aada427a1e5a6da5f1f98158182f26556f345ac9e04d36d0ebed650"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "winnow"
-version = "1.0.0"
+version = "1.0.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a90e88e4667264a994d34e6d1ab2d26d398dcdca8b7f52bec8668957517fc7d8"
+checksum = "09dac053f1cd375980747450bfc7250c264eaae0583872e845c0c7cd578872b5"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "winsafe"
+version = "0.0.19"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "d135d17ab770252ad95e9a872d365cf3090e3be864a34ab46f48555993efc904"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "wit-bindgen"
 version = "0.51.0"
@@ -7165,9 +7232,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wmi"
-version = "0.18.3"
+version = "0.18.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "003e65f4934cf9449b9ce913ad822cd054a5af669d24f93db101fdb02856bb23"
+checksum = "7c81b85c57a57500e56669586496bf2abd5cf082b9d32995251185d105208b64"
 dependencies = [
  "chrono",
  "futures",
@@ -7238,12 +7305,12 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "yoke"
-version = "0.8.1"
+version = "0.8.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "72d6e5c6afb84d73944e5cedb052c4680d5657337201555f9f2a16b7406d4954"
+checksum = "abe8c5fda708d9ca3df187cae8bfb9ceda00dd96231bed36e445a1a48e66f9ca"
 dependencies = [
  "stable_deref_trait",
- "yoke-derive 0.8.1",
+ "yoke-derive 0.8.2",
  "zerofrom",
 ]
 
@@ -7261,9 +7328,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "yoke-derive"
-version = "0.8.1"
+version = "0.8.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b659052874eb698efe5b9e8cf382204678a0086ebf46982b79d6ca3182927e5d"
+checksum = "de844c262c8848816172cef550288e7dc6c7b7814b4ee56b3e1553f275f1858e"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7279,18 +7346,18 @@ checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
-version = "0.8.47"
+version = "0.8.48"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "efbb2a062be311f2ba113ce66f697a4dc589f85e78a4aea276200804cea0ed87"
+checksum = "eed437bf9d6692032087e337407a86f04cd8d6a16a37199ed57949d415bd68e9"
 dependencies = [
  "zerocopy-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy-derive"
-version = "0.8.47"
+version = "0.8.48"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0e8bc7269b54418e7aeeef514aa68f8690b8c0489a06b0136e5f57c4c5ccab89"
+checksum = "70e3cd084b1788766f53af483dd21f93881ff30d7320490ec3ef7526d203bad4"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7299,18 +7366,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerofrom"
-version = "0.1.6"
+version = "0.1.7"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "50cc42e0333e05660c3587f3bf9d0478688e15d870fab3346451ce7f8c9fbea5"
+checksum = "69faa1f2a1ea75661980b013019ed6687ed0e83d069bc1114e2cc74c6c04c4df"
 dependencies = [
  "zerofrom-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerofrom-derive"
-version = "0.1.6"
+version = "0.1.7"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d71e5d6e06ab090c67b5e44993ec16b72dcbaabc526db883a360057678b48502"
+checksum = "11532158c46691caf0f2593ea8358fed6bbf68a0315e80aae9bd41fbade684a1"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7340,31 +7407,31 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerotrie"
-version = "0.2.3"
+version = "0.2.4"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2a59c17a5562d507e4b54960e8569ebee33bee890c70aa3fe7b97e85a9fd7851"
+checksum = "0f9152d31db0792fa83f70fb2f83148effb5c1f5b8c7686c3459e361d9bc20bf"
 dependencies = [
  "displaydoc",
- "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "yoke 0.8.2",
  "zerofrom",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerovec"
-version = "0.11.5"
+version = "0.11.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6c28719294829477f525be0186d13efa9a3c602f7ec202ca9e353d310fb9a002"
+checksum = "90f911cbc359ab6af17377d242225f4d75119aec87ea711a880987b18cd7b239"
 dependencies = [
- "yoke 0.8.1",
+ "yoke 0.8.2",
  "zerofrom",
  "zerovec-derive",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zerovec-derive"
-version = "0.11.2"
+version = "0.11.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "eadce39539ca5cb3985590102671f2567e659fca9666581ad3411d59207951f3"
+checksum = "625dc425cab0dca6dc3c3319506e6593dcb08a9f387ea3b284dbd52a92c40555"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -7434,9 +7501,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "zune-jpeg"
-version = "0.5.14"
+version = "0.5.15"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0b7a1c0af6e5d8d1363f4994b7a091ccf963d8b694f7da5b0b9cceb82da2c0a6"
+checksum = "27bc9d5b815bc103f142aa054f561d9187d191692ec7c2d1e2b4737f8dbd7296"
 dependencies = [
  "zune-core",
 ]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index a9e5987..1435d31 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&config_bytes)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
 
-        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None)
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
         let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 10f1da2..83dc650 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -4,35 +4,26 @@ use crate::state::Invocation;
 use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend};
 use catgrad::prelude::Shape;
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
 use catgrad_llm::Session;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 const CHECKPOINT_STRIDE: usize = 64;
 
-/// Number of non-state user inputs expected by the program.
-///
-/// Standard text models expect 1 (token tensor). Gated-delta models
-/// (OLMo-hybrid, Qwen3.5) expect 2 (token tensor + Nat chunk count).
-fn user_input_arity(program: &ExecutionContext) -> usize {
-    let p = program.bound_program().program();
-    p.typed_term.source_type.len() - p.empty_state_type.len()
-}
-
 fn step_tokens(
     session: &mut Session<ExecBackend>,
     backend: &ExecBackend,
     tokens: &[u32],
-    extra_nat: bool,
+    max_sequence_length: usize,
+    extra_nat_chunk_size: Option<usize>,
 ) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
     let input = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
     let mut inputs = vec![input];
-    if extra_nat {
-        inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(
-            tokens.len().div_ceil(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE),
-        ));
+    inputs.extend(session.state().iter().cloned());
+    inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(max_sequence_length));
+    if let Some(chunk_size) = extra_nat_chunk_size {
+        inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(tokens.len().div_ceil(chunk_size)));
     }
     let mut outputs = session.run(inputs)?;
     if outputs.len() != 1 {
@@ -59,7 +50,16 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let started_at = Instant::now();
     let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
     let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
-    let extra_nat = user_input_arity(program) > 1;
+    let p = program.bound_program().program();
+    let max_sequence_length = p.max_sequence_length;
+    let state_arity = p.empty_state_type.len();
+    let total_inputs = p.typed_term.source_type.len();
+    // Non-state inputs beyond [token_tensor, state..., max_positions] are extra nats (e.g. num_chunks)
+    let extra_nat_chunk_size = if total_inputs > state_arity + 2 {
+        Some(catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE)
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
 
     if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
         info!(
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
-        Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[], extra_nat)?)
+        Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?)
     } else if start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens {
         start.next_token
     } else {
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
             let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
-            let predicted = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, chunk, extra_nat)?;
+            let predicted = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, chunk, max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
             prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
@@ -195,7 +195,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         }
 
         if step_idx + 1 < invocation.max_new_tokens {
-            current_token = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[current_token], extra_nat)?;
+            current_token = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[current_token], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?;
         }
     }
 
@@ -215,7 +215,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         Some(token) => Some(token),
         None => {
             if let Some(last_token) = last_emitted_token {
-                Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[last_token], extra_nat)?)
+                Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[last_token], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?)
             } else {
                 None
             }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
index 23cd96b..8f91899 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
     })?;
 
     let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
-        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend)?;
+        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)?;
     let bundle = Arc::new(WeightsBundle {
         parameter_values,
         parameter_types,

From 7dc7a85ff6caacf47250f0c9b7269477424c4eef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 22:44:18 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 049/105] fix: use clang stdenv

---
 flake.lock      | 20 ++++++++++----------
 nix/package.nix |  6 +++++-
 2 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 11 deletions(-)

diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 7915765..deaf55a 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1774182625,
-        "narHash": "sha256-O72K/g3mz4rfwZBTnQFLopNAGNUVH2KWI0BknASOEaM=",
-        "owner": "georgewhewell",
+        "lastModified": 1775070916,
+        "narHash": "sha256-ouLpWxYmLk7YzrMG7+jqsqbEfvmwlsBu+gMz5FP/jI8=",
+        "owner": "hellas-ai",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "e772b3c6841ca6e25f58e33270ba2ad23a335ee5",
+        "rev": "ad2b88359c14393aa2e64e70846d79411533ed59",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -41,11 +41,11 @@
     },
     "nixpkgs": {
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1773821835,
-        "narHash": "sha256-TJ3lSQtW0E2JrznGVm8hOQGVpXjJyXY2guAxku2O9A4=",
+        "lastModified": 1774709303,
+        "narHash": "sha256-D3Q07BbIA2KnTcSXIqqu9P586uWxN74zNoCH3h2ESHg=",
         "owner": "NixOS",
         "repo": "nixpkgs",
-        "rev": "b40629efe5d6ec48dd1efba650c797ddbd39ace0",
+        "rev": "8110df5ad7abf5d4c0f6fb0f8f978390e77f9685",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1774062094,
-        "narHash": "sha256-ba3c+hS7KzEiwtZRGHagIAYdcmdY3rCSWVCyn64rx7s=",
+        "lastModified": 1775013181,
+        "narHash": "sha256-zPrt6oNM1r/RO5bWYaZ3hthfG9vzkr6kQdoqDd5x4Qw=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "c807e83cc2e32adc35f51138b3bdef722c0812ab",
+        "rev": "e8046c1d9ccadd497c2344d8fa49dab62f22f7be",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 0b7bb66..44faafa 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -34,6 +34,8 @@
       && !lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
   };
 
+  # Use clang stdenv to avoid GCC 15 ICE in zstd-sys (gimple_lower_bitint crash)
+  stdenv = pkgs.clangStdenv;
   workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
   workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
 
@@ -62,10 +64,12 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-j2CDXsHloJctpnbsPNT3pXlQpWR2e5GdIgnLNB4FSis=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-KAq1weuNAU7IBW5JXJt0XkBl/zkMM1djPBfPSEe6P+0=";
       };
     };
+    inherit stdenv;
     auditable = false;
+    RUST_MIN_STACK = "16777216";
     GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
     buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
     nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;

From 9cae638079ebeb5232549d3b0d9d0faf1e2a1447 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:44:49 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 050/105] feat: track tokens, discovery

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |   2 -
 Cargo.toml                                    |   7 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                |  14 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs                |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |   8 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs                |  11 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs |  51 +++++---
 .../cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs   | 122 ++++++++++++++----
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  17 ++-
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs                    |  20 ++-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  32 +++--
 crates/executor/src/error.rs                  |   5 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   6 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |   8 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |   9 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs           |   4 +
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  36 +++++-
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |   5 +-
 22 files changed, 262 insertions(+), 109 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 86f9c56..dddfece 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -644,7 +644,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -654,7 +653,6 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 3cb170a..cc0fb14 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -41,10 +41,9 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
-# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-# catgrad-legacy = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-legacy" }
-# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+[patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
 
 # [patch.crates-io]
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 3345fd3..ddb8bfb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
+use catgrad_llm::ChatInput;
 use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
@@ -16,11 +17,22 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub retries: usize,
     pub local: bool,
     pub verify_local: bool,
+    pub raw: bool,
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
     let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
-    let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?;
+    let prepared = if options.raw || !assets.has_chat_template() {
+        if options.raw {
+            info!("executing raw prompt without chat template");
+        } else {
+            info!("model has no chat template; using raw prompt");
+        }
+        assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?
+    } else {
+        info!("executing prompt with model chat template");
+        assets.prepare_chat(&ChatInput::single(&options.prompt))?
+    };
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
         ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index 43bdd91..ca95f04 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
 pub mod gateway;
 pub mod llm;
-pub mod rpc;
 pub mod monitor;
+pub mod rpc;
 #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 0e5a604..4554921 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@ use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
 use tokio::task::JoinSet;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{
     DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, Peer, PeerExchangeBackend, ServiceRegistry,
 };
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, PoolOptions};
 
 const CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
 const RPC_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(3);
@@ -36,7 +36,11 @@ struct DiscoveryEventContext<'a> {
     interrogations: &'a mut JoinSet<(EndpointId, anyhow::Result<PeerInterrogationOutcome>)>,
 }
 
-pub async fn run(timeout_secs: Option<u64>, interrogate: bool, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+pub async fn run(
+    timeout_secs: Option<u64>,
+    interrogate: bool,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
     let bound = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind(Some(secret_key)).await?;
     let endpoint = bound.endpoint;
     let mdns = bound.bindings.mdns;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
index b32bb99..257a16c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
@@ -8,7 +8,11 @@ use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 
-pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+pub async fn run(
+    node_id: EndpointId,
+    node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
     let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind(Some(secret_key)).await?.endpoint;
     let channel = if node_addrs.is_empty() {
         let pool =
@@ -37,10 +41,7 @@ pub async fn run(node_id: EndpointId, node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>, secret_key: S
     println!("Build:    {}", response.build);
     println!("OS:       {}", response.os);
     println!("Uptime:   {}s", response.uptime_seconds);
-    println!(
-        "Graffiti: {}",
-        String::from_utf8_lossy(&response.graffiti)
-    );
+    println!("Graffiti: {}", String::from_utf8_lossy(&response.graffiti));
 
     Ok(())
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index a5284d3..b21ea60 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN, PeerTracker, RequestKind};
 use anyhow::Context;
-use futures::future::try_join_all;
 use futures::StreamExt;
+use futures::future::try_join_all;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, PoolOptions, TransportBuilder};
 
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
index 5d7b356..a440310 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
@@ -342,8 +342,7 @@ mod tests {
         let browsers: Vec<_> = (10..13).map(endpoint_id).collect();
         for &browser in &browsers {
             let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-            let admission =
-                tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+            let admission = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
             assert!(admission.allow);
 
             let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
@@ -354,8 +353,16 @@ mod tests {
 
         // CLI monitor discovers and queries.
         let cli = endpoint_id(20);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(cli, Some(Duration::from_millis(5)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(cli, Some(Duration::from_millis(5)), RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            cli,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(5)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            cli,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(5)),
+            RequestKind::GetKnownPeers,
+        );
 
         let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(cli, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
         assert_eq!(peers.len(), 2, "CLI should also only see the 2 servers");
@@ -377,8 +384,7 @@ mod tests {
         let mut denied = 0;
         for _ in 0..20 {
             let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-            let admission =
-                tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+            let admission = tracker.observe_request(browser, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
             if !admission.allow {
                 denied += 1;
             }
@@ -402,8 +408,7 @@ mod tests {
         // can deny a fresh peer — a known trade-off for simplicity.
         let browser2 = endpoint_id(11);
         let _ = tracker.observe_request(browser2, None, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-        let admission =
-            tracker.observe_request(browser2, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
+        let admission = tracker.observe_request(browser2, None, RequestKind::GetKnownPeers);
         if admission.allow {
             let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser2, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
             assert_eq!(peers, vec![server]);
@@ -412,7 +417,11 @@ mod tests {
         // Simulate the global bucket refilling (in real life, time passes).
         // We can verify by just calling ranked_known_peers directly.
         let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(browser2, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
-        assert_eq!(peers, vec![server], "server should be visible once admitted");
+        assert_eq!(
+            peers,
+            vec![server],
+            "server should be visible once admitted"
+        );
     }
 
     /// Simulates a small network: node X knows about servers A, B, C. Server
@@ -431,9 +440,15 @@ mod tests {
         for &s in &[a, b, c] {
             tracker.mark_service_provider(s);
         }
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(a, Some(Duration::from_millis(40)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(b, Some(Duration::from_millis(10)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-        let _ = tracker.observe_request(c, Some(Duration::from_millis(2000)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ =
+            tracker.observe_request(a, Some(Duration::from_millis(40)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ =
+            tracker.observe_request(b, Some(Duration::from_millis(10)), RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
+        let _ = tracker.observe_request(
+            c,
+            Some(Duration::from_millis(2000)),
+            RequestKind::GetNodeInfo,
+        );
 
         // A sends garbage.
         for _ in 0..15 {
@@ -446,7 +461,10 @@ mod tests {
         let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(requester, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, 64);
         // B should be first (low latency, no penalties).
         assert!(!peers.is_empty());
-        assert_eq!(peers[0], b, "well-behaved low-latency server should rank first");
+        assert_eq!(
+            peers[0], b,
+            "well-behaved low-latency server should rank first"
+        );
         // A may be excluded entirely (score ≤ 0) due to penalties.
         assert!(!peers.contains(&a) || peers.last() == Some(&a));
     }
@@ -537,8 +555,11 @@ mod tests {
             );
             // First few should be allowed, later ones may be throttled.
             if admission.allow {
-                let peers =
-                    tracker.ranked_known_peers(server_a, NODE_SERVICE_ALPN, admission.disclosure_limit);
+                let peers = tracker.ranked_known_peers(
+                    server_a,
+                    NODE_SERVICE_ALPN,
+                    admission.disclosure_limit,
+                );
                 assert_eq!(
                     peers,
                     vec![server_b],
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
index c07bcfd..c521a40 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@ use prometheus_client::encoding::EncodeLabelSet;
 use prometheus_client::metrics::family::Family;
 use prometheus_client::metrics::gauge::Gauge;
 use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
-use std::sync::atomic::AtomicU64;
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::atomic::AtomicU64;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, interval};
 
 type U64Gauge = Gauge<u64, AtomicU64>;
@@ -51,14 +51,46 @@ pub fn register_and_spawn(registry: &mut Registry, executor: ExecutorHandle) {
         generated_tokens: Default::default(),
     });
 
-    sub.register("executions_started", "Executions started", global.executions_started.clone());
-    sub.register("executions_completed", "Executions completed", global.executions_completed.clone());
-    sub.register("executions_failed", "Executions failed", global.executions_failed.clone());
-    sub.register("prompt_tokens", "Total prompt tokens", global.prompt_tokens.clone());
-    sub.register("cached_prompt_tokens", "Prompt tokens from cache", global.cached_prompt_tokens.clone());
-    sub.register("cached_output_tokens", "Output tokens from cache", global.cached_output_tokens.clone());
-    sub.register("prefill_tokens", "Prefill tokens computed", global.prefill_tokens.clone());
-    sub.register("generated_tokens", "Output tokens generated", global.generated_tokens.clone());
+    sub.register(
+        "executions_started",
+        "Executions started",
+        global.executions_started.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "executions_completed",
+        "Executions completed",
+        global.executions_completed.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "executions_failed",
+        "Executions failed",
+        global.executions_failed.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "prompt_tokens",
+        "Total prompt tokens",
+        global.prompt_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "cached_prompt_tokens",
+        "Prompt tokens from cache",
+        global.cached_prompt_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "cached_output_tokens",
+        "Output tokens from cache",
+        global.cached_output_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "prefill_tokens",
+        "Prefill tokens computed",
+        global.prefill_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    sub.register(
+        "generated_tokens",
+        "Output tokens generated",
+        global.generated_tokens.clone(),
+    );
 
     let model = Arc::new(ModelStatsGauges {
         executions_started: Default::default(),
@@ -72,14 +104,46 @@ pub fn register_and_spawn(registry: &mut Registry, executor: ExecutorHandle) {
     });
 
     let model_sub = sub.sub_registry_with_prefix("model");
-    model_sub.register("executions_started", "Executions started", model.executions_started.clone());
-    model_sub.register("executions_completed", "Executions completed", model.executions_completed.clone());
-    model_sub.register("executions_failed", "Executions failed", model.executions_failed.clone());
-    model_sub.register("prompt_tokens", "Total prompt tokens", model.prompt_tokens.clone());
-    model_sub.register("cached_prompt_tokens", "Prompt tokens from cache", model.cached_prompt_tokens.clone());
-    model_sub.register("cached_output_tokens", "Output tokens from cache", model.cached_output_tokens.clone());
-    model_sub.register("prefill_tokens", "Prefill tokens computed", model.prefill_tokens.clone());
-    model_sub.register("generated_tokens", "Output tokens generated", model.generated_tokens.clone());
+    model_sub.register(
+        "executions_started",
+        "Executions started",
+        model.executions_started.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "executions_completed",
+        "Executions completed",
+        model.executions_completed.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "executions_failed",
+        "Executions failed",
+        model.executions_failed.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "prompt_tokens",
+        "Total prompt tokens",
+        model.prompt_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "cached_prompt_tokens",
+        "Prompt tokens from cache",
+        model.cached_prompt_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "cached_output_tokens",
+        "Output tokens from cache",
+        model.cached_output_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "prefill_tokens",
+        "Prefill tokens computed",
+        model.prefill_tokens.clone(),
+    );
+    model_sub.register(
+        "generated_tokens",
+        "Output tokens generated",
+        model.generated_tokens.clone(),
+    );
 
     tokio::spawn(async move {
         let mut tick = interval(Duration::from_secs(5));
@@ -118,12 +182,24 @@ fn set_gauges(g: &StatsGauges, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
 }
 
 fn set_family_gauges(g: &ModelStatsGauges, label: &ModelLabel, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
-    g.executions_started.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_started);
-    g.executions_completed.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_completed);
-    g.executions_failed.get_or_create(label).set(s.executions_failed);
+    g.executions_started
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.executions_started);
+    g.executions_completed
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.executions_completed);
+    g.executions_failed
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.executions_failed);
     g.prompt_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_prompt_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_output_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.cached_output_tokens);
+    g.cached_prompt_tokens
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
+    g.cached_output_tokens
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.cached_output_tokens);
     g.prefill_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prefill_tokens);
-    g.generated_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.generated_tokens);
+    g.generated_tokens
+        .get_or_create(label)
+        .set(s.generated_tokens);
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 1f2df58..6618b4e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -12,14 +12,13 @@ use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
-    Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr,
-    endpoint::PortmapperConfig,
+    Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr, endpoint::PortmapperConfig,
 };
-use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
-use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohChannel, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 use tracing::instrument;
 
@@ -304,7 +303,8 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
 
                 for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
                     if active.is_none() {
-                        *active = Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref()).await?);
+                        *active =
+                            Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref()).await?);
                     }
 
                     let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
@@ -387,8 +387,8 @@ where
 }
 
 async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
-    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::presets;
     use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::PkarrPublisher;
+    use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::presets;
 
     let mut builder = Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
         .clear_address_lookup()
@@ -538,7 +538,10 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     .context("discovery timed out")?
 }
 
-async fn prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest, secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
+async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
     let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key).await?;
     let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
     Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
index 6b6b63c..8e5aa4c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -20,7 +20,9 @@ pub fn load_or_create(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     match fs::read(&path) {
         Ok(bytes) => load_from_bytes(&path, &bytes),
         Err(e) if e.kind() == ErrorKind::NotFound => create_new(&path),
-        Err(e) => Err(e).with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display())),
+        Err(e) => {
+            Err(e).with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display()))
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -56,7 +58,11 @@ fn create_new(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
 
     // Write to a temp file, then atomic rename. If rename fails because another
     // process created the file first, read the existing one instead.
-    let tmp_path = dir.join(format!(".identity.tmp.{}.{:?}", std::process::id(), std::thread::current().id()));
+    let tmp_path = dir.join(format!(
+        ".identity.tmp.{}.{:?}",
+        std::process::id(),
+        std::thread::current().id()
+    ));
     write_file_restricted(&tmp_path, &bytes)
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to write temp identity file {}", tmp_path.display()))?;
 
@@ -74,9 +80,8 @@ fn create_new(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
                     .with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display()))?;
                 load_from_bytes(path, &bytes)
             } else {
-                Err(e).with_context(|| {
-                    format!("failed to persist identity file {}", path.display())
-                })
+                Err(e)
+                    .with_context(|| format!("failed to persist identity file {}", path.display()))
             }
         }
     }
@@ -133,7 +138,10 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(path.exists());
         let bytes = fs::read(&path).unwrap();
         assert_eq!(bytes.len(), KEY_LEN);
-        assert_eq!(SecretKey::from(<[u8; 32]>::try_from(bytes.as_slice()).unwrap()).to_bytes(), key.to_bytes());
+        assert_eq!(
+            SecretKey::from(<[u8; 32]>::try_from(bytes.as_slice()).unwrap()).to_bytes(),
+            key.to_bytes()
+        );
     }
 
     #[test]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 38112d0..91fd9fb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -126,15 +126,14 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
         node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
         /// HuggingFace model id used to fetch weights, optionally with @revision
-        #[arg(
-            short = 'm',
-            long = "model",
-            default_value = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B"
-        )]
+        #[arg(short = 'm', long = "model", default_value = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B")]
         model: String,
         /// Prompt to send (required)
         #[arg(short = 'p', long = "prompt")]
         prompt: String,
+        /// Pass the prompt through unchanged instead of applying the model chat template
+        #[arg(long = "raw", default_value_t = false)]
+        raw: bool,
         /// Maximum number of new tokens to generate
         #[arg(long = "max-seq", default_value_t = 16)]
         max_seq: u32,
@@ -240,6 +239,7 @@ async fn main() {
             node_addrs,
             model,
             prompt,
+            raw,
             max_seq,
             retries,
             local,
@@ -251,6 +251,7 @@ async fn main() {
                     node_addrs,
                     model,
                     prompt,
+                    raw,
                     max_seq,
                     retries,
                     local,
@@ -291,17 +292,28 @@ mod tests {
                 node_addrs,
                 local,
                 verify_local,
+                raw,
                 ..
             } => {
                 assert!(node_id.is_none());
                 assert!(node_addrs.is_empty());
                 assert!(local);
                 assert!(!verify_local);
+                assert!(!raw);
             }
             _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
         }
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn llm_accepts_raw_mode() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--raw", "-p", "hello"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Llm { raw, .. } => assert!(raw),
+            _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
+        }
+    }
+
     #[test]
     fn llm_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
@@ -318,14 +330,8 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn llm_rejects_conflicting_local_modes() {
-        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
-            "hellas",
-            "llm",
-            "--local",
-            "--verify-local",
-            "-p",
-            "hello",
-        ]);
+        let result =
+            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--local", "--verify-local", "-p", "hello"]);
 
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
index 875af02..9a311aa 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/error.rs
@@ -46,8 +46,9 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
         let code = match &err {
             ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
 
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)
-            | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_) | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => {
+                tonic::Code::InvalidArgument
+            }
 
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
                 ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 5c301f9..36c47a5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -127,9 +127,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
         match self.worker.try_enqueue(job) {
             Ok(()) => {
-                self.store
-                    .mark_running(&execution_id)
-                    ?;
+                self.store.mark_running(&execution_id)?;
                 self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running);
                 Ok(())
             }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 80d6baf..0c0c631 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -176,11 +176,7 @@ impl Executor {
         request: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsRequest,
     ) -> GetModelStatsResponse {
         let model_id = request.model_id;
-        let stats = self
-            .model_stats
-            .get(&model_id)
-            .cloned()
-            .unwrap_or_default();
+        let stats = self.model_stats.get(&model_id).cloned().unwrap_or_default();
         GetModelStatsResponse {
             model_id,
             stats: Some(stats.to_proto()),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index bd56093..30da8c9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::model::{ModelAssets, ModelSpec};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
 use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
-use catgrad_llm::utils::ChatInput;
 use catgrad_llm::types;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::ChatInput;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
@@ -159,9 +159,9 @@ impl Executor {
         // Build ChatInput from proto messages + system_prompt.
         let mut messages: Vec<types::Message> = Vec::new();
         if !request.system_prompt.is_empty() {
-            messages.push(types::Message::openai(
-                types::openai::ChatMessage::system(&request.system_prompt),
-            ));
+            messages.push(types::Message::openai(types::openai::ChatMessage::system(
+                &request.system_prompt,
+            )));
         }
         for m in &request.messages {
             let msg = match m.role.as_str() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index ca25cf5..c1a6a92 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -217,7 +217,10 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         let model_spec = if first.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
             first.huggingface_model_id.clone()
         } else {
-            format!("{}@{}", first.huggingface_model_id, first.huggingface_revision)
+            format!(
+                "{}@{}",
+                first.huggingface_model_id, first.huggingface_revision
+            )
         };
         let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)
             .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to load model: {e}")))?;
@@ -265,7 +268,9 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
             }
         };
 
-        Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(output_stream) as Self::DecodeTokensStream))
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            Box::pin(output_stream) as Self::DecodeTokensStream
+        ))
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index 1435d31..39a70a6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -84,6 +84,10 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
+    pub fn has_chat_template(&self) -> bool {
+        self.chat_template.is_some()
+    }
+
     pub fn prepare_chat(&self, request: &ChatInput) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
             ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 83dc650..381a7aa 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -31,9 +31,7 @@ fn step_tokens(
     }
     match outputs.remove(0) {
         interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
-            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(v) => {
-                v.last().copied().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)
-            }
+            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(v) => v.last().copied().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput),
             _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
         },
         _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
@@ -98,7 +96,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
-        Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?)
+        Some(step_tokens(
+            &mut session,
+            backend,
+            &[],
+            max_sequence_length,
+            extra_nat_chunk_size,
+        )?)
     } else if start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens {
         start.next_token
     } else {
@@ -111,7 +115,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
             let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
             let step_start = Instant::now();
-            let predicted = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, chunk, max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?;
+            let predicted = step_tokens(
+                &mut session,
+                backend,
+                chunk,
+                max_sequence_length,
+                extra_nat_chunk_size,
+            )?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
             prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
@@ -195,7 +205,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         }
 
         if step_idx + 1 < invocation.max_new_tokens {
-            current_token = step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[current_token], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?;
+            current_token = step_tokens(
+                &mut session,
+                backend,
+                &[current_token],
+                max_sequence_length,
+                extra_nat_chunk_size,
+            )?;
         }
     }
 
@@ -215,7 +231,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         Some(token) => Some(token),
         None => {
             if let Some(last_token) = last_emitted_token {
-                Some(step_tokens(&mut session, backend, &[last_token], max_sequence_length, extra_nat_chunk_size)?)
+                Some(step_tokens(
+                    &mut session,
+                    backend,
+                    &[last_token],
+                    max_sequence_length,
+                    extra_nat_chunk_size,
+                )?)
             } else {
                 None
             }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index 1523ac6..2006d61 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -6,6 +6,6 @@ mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
 pub(crate) use manager::{RuntimeManager, spec_cache_key};
-pub(crate) use state::EntryStatusSnapshot;
 pub(crate) use program::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+pub(crate) use state::EntryStatusSnapshot;
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index 5610198..6300769 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -218,8 +218,8 @@ mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
     use catgrad::path::Path;
-    use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
     use catgrad_llm::Program;
+    use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
 
     fn locator(index: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
         WeightsLocator {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 96fd5cd..028dbfb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -77,9 +77,8 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
             .service_name("hellas")
             .build(endpoint_id)
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
-        let dht = Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient {
-            source,
-        })?);
+        let dht =
+            Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient { source })?);
         Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
     }
 

From 748ee934d0ce8dc49dc74eb8e7b52c61d1734b28 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2026 01:07:11 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 051/105] chore: bump

---
 Cargo.lock | 2 ++
 Cargo.toml | 6 +++---
 2 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index dddfece..86f9c56 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -644,6 +644,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -653,6 +654,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index cc0fb14..6d0d118 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-[patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
-catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
+# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
+# catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
+# catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
 
 # [patch.crates-io]
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport" }

From 9bca9f76b94b663b230a7daa2c01f915b2cb6f24 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:15:08 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 052/105] rebase catgrad

---
 Cargo.lock                             | 16 +++++++++++--
 Cargo.toml                             |  1 +
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml             |  1 +
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs    |  3 ++-
 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs        |  5 +++--
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs       | 11 +++++++++
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs          | 31 +++++++++++++++++---------
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs |  2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs | 14 +++++++-----
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs   |  7 +++---
 nix/package.nix                        |  2 +-
 11 files changed, 67 insertions(+), 26 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 86f9c56..6deb8c4 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -644,7 +644,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#6ea7040e34abc039cf937b969db2f6165d1b4b2e"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "open-hypergraphs",
@@ -654,7 +654,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f9cf6772c5b73ba0d4e5d207604513c0cb9462d3"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#6ea7040e34abc039cf937b969db2f6165d1b4b2e"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
@@ -675,6 +675,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokenizers 0.21.4",
  "typed-builder",
+ "ureq 2.12.1",
+ "url",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2303,6 +2305,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad-llm",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "hf-hub 0.5.0",
+ "nvtx",
  "proptest",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -3859,6 +3862,15 @@ version = "0.4.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "830b246a0e5f20af87141b25c173cd1b609bd7779a4617d6ec582abaf90870f3"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "nvtx"
+version = "1.3.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ad2e855e8019f99e4b94ac33670eb4e4f570a2e044f3749a0b2c7f83b841e52c"
+dependencies = [
+ "cc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "objc"
 version = "0.2.7"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 6d0d118..41fa6e5 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -40,6 +40,7 @@ rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
+nvtx = "1.3.0"
 
 # [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
 # catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 9aa9ccf..c3cb6ff 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ blake3 = "1"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
+nvtx = { workspace = true }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index 39a70a6..c0164db 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ pub struct ModelAssets {
 impl ModelAssets {
     pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
         let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
-        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
+        let (config_path, tokenizer_path, _tokenizer_config_path) =
+            get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
         let config_bytes =
             std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
                 path: config_path.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
index 667dd3b..fa0ff4a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
 use super::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
-pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
     let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
     let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
         .ok()
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, Pa
     };
     let config = fetch("config.json")?;
     let tokenizer = fetch("tokenizer.json")?;
+    let tokenizer_config = fetch("tokenizer_config.json")?;
 
-    Ok((config, tokenizer))
+    Ok((config, tokenizer, tokenizer_config))
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
index 3ece00d..8ee17a7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -45,6 +45,17 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: serde_json::Error,
     },
+    #[error("failed to read tokenizer config {path:?}")]
+    ReadTokenizerConfig {
+        path: PathBuf,
+        #[source]
+        source: std::io::Error,
+    },
+    #[error("failed to parse tokenizer config JSON")]
+    ParseTokenizerConfig {
+        #[source]
+        source: serde_json::Error,
+    },
     #[error("failed to construct model config")]
     ConstructModelConfig {
         #[source]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 381a7aa..8811ff1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -14,12 +14,23 @@ fn step_tokens(
     session: &mut Session<ExecBackend>,
     backend: &ExecBackend,
     tokens: &[u32],
+    start_pos: usize,
     max_sequence_length: usize,
     extra_nat_chunk_size: Option<usize>,
 ) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
-    let input = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
+    let phase_name = match tokens.len() {
+        0 => "executor.bootstrap_step",
+        1 => "executor.decode_step",
+        _ => "executor.prefill_chunk",
+    };
+    let _range = nvtx::range!(
+        "{phase_name} start_pos={} seq_len={}",
+        start_pos,
+        tokens.len()
+    );
+    let token_tensor = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
-    let mut inputs = vec![input];
+    let mut inputs = vec![token_tensor];
     inputs.extend(session.state().iter().cloned());
     inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(max_sequence_length));
     if let Some(chunk_size) = extra_nat_chunk_size {
@@ -50,14 +61,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
     let p = program.bound_program().program();
     let max_sequence_length = p.max_sequence_length;
-    let state_arity = p.empty_state_type.len();
-    let total_inputs = p.typed_term.source_type.len();
-    // Non-state inputs beyond [token_tensor, state..., max_positions] are extra nats (e.g. num_chunks)
-    let extra_nat_chunk_size = if total_inputs > state_arity + 2 {
-        Some(catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE)
-    } else {
-        None
-    };
+    let extra_nat_chunk_size = p.extra_nat_chunk_size;
 
     if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
         info!(
@@ -95,11 +99,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
+    let mut session_pos = prompt_state.len();
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
         Some(step_tokens(
             &mut session,
             backend,
             &[],
+            session_pos,
             max_sequence_length,
             extra_nat_chunk_size,
         )?)
@@ -119,12 +125,14 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                 &mut session,
                 backend,
                 chunk,
+                cursor,
                 max_sequence_length,
                 extra_nat_chunk_size,
             )?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
             prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
+            session_pos = cursor;
             program.cache_checkpoint(cursor, prompt_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
 
             if cursor == prompt_tokens {
@@ -209,9 +217,11 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                 &mut session,
                 backend,
                 &[current_token],
+                session_pos,
                 max_sequence_length,
                 extra_nat_chunk_size,
             )?;
+            session_pos += 1;
         }
     }
 
@@ -235,6 +245,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                     &mut session,
                     backend,
                     &[last_token],
+                    session_pos,
                     max_sequence_length,
                     extra_nat_chunk_size,
                 )?)
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index 0c86cd6..aab6ea6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -447,7 +447,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
         Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
             runtime.bind(program.clone())?,
-        ))))
+        ))?))
     }
 
     fn admit_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: K) -> BuildAdmission
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index a1ec8dc..5ef305b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    empty_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    initial_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
@@ -77,20 +77,22 @@ enum CacheItemKey {
 }
 
 impl ExecutionContext {
-    pub(crate) fn new(bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>) -> Self {
+    pub(crate) fn new(
+        bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
+    ) -> Result<Self, crate::ExecutorError> {
         debug!(
             program_id = %bound_program.id(),
             state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type.len(),
             max_bytes = DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
             "initialized execution cache"
         );
-        Self {
-            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
+        Ok(Self {
+            initial_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
             execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(ExecutionCache::new(
                 DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
             ))),
             bound_program,
-        }
+        })
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn bound_program(&self) -> &BoundProgram<ExecBackend> {
@@ -108,7 +110,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             cache.lookup_continuation(prompt_key, ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation));
         let (snapshot, transcript, next_token) = match checkpoint {
             Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot)) => (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token)),
-            None => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
+            None => (self.initial_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
         };
         debug!(
             program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
index 6300769..f8d2b26 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
@@ -254,13 +254,14 @@ mod tests {
             vec![],
             1,
             WeightPostProcess::None,
+            None,
         )
     }
 
     fn dummy_execution_context() -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
-        Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
-            dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_spec()).unwrap(),
-        )))
+        Arc::new(
+            ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_spec()).unwrap())).unwrap(),
+        )
     }
 
     #[test]
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 44faafa..73e102a 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-KAq1weuNAU7IBW5JXJt0XkBl/zkMM1djPBfPSEe6P+0=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-/AvkOpPxOuHLE+dBgC8Ds1wx0IlLH09n6MKzZDdG90I=";
       };
     };
     inherit stdenv;

From 434059c4b511073281d21b13bc289b106d00e263 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:14:29 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 053/105] fix: broken tests

---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 100 +++++++++++++----
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   4 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  26 +++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |   8 +-
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       |  12 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |   9 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs           |  12 ++-
 crates/executor/src/model/config.rs           | 102 ++++++++++--------
 crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs               |   5 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs              |  11 --
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  24 +++--
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |  15 +++
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |   6 ++
 crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs        |  16 +--
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs        |   6 +-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |  30 ++++--
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |   4 +
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |  13 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   |   6 ++
 22 files changed, 276 insertions(+), 140 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 6618b4e..7e9066f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
+use futures::stream::FuturesUnordered;
+use std::collections::HashSet;
 use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
@@ -27,6 +29,11 @@ type TracedDriver = RemoteExecuteDriver<TracedChannel>;
 
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
+/// Max quote RPCs in flight at once while draining the discovery stream.
+/// Keep this high enough that we never stall the mDNS subscriber (the
+/// consumer must drain at least as fast as iroh emits, i.e. ~1/sec per
+/// peer), but low enough to avoid thundering-herd on the network.
+const MAX_CONCURRENT_QUOTES: usize = 8;
 
 type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
@@ -224,6 +231,10 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
         retries: usize,
         active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
         secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
+        /// Peers that already failed in this request; re-discovery must skip them
+        /// so we actually try a different provider on retry instead of picking the
+        /// same mDNS-announced peer.
+        tried: HashSet<EndpointId>,
     },
 }
 
@@ -281,6 +292,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 retries: *retries,
                 active: None,
                 secret_key: runtime.secret_key.clone(),
+                tried: HashSet::new(),
             }),
         }
     }
@@ -297,14 +309,17 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                 retries,
                 active,
                 secret_key,
+                tried,
             } => {
                 let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
                 info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
 
                 for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
                     if active.is_none() {
-                        *active =
-                            Some(prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref()).await?);
+                        *active = Some(
+                            prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref(), tried)
+                                .await?,
+                        );
                     }
 
                     let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
@@ -327,6 +342,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                                     "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
                                 )));
                             }
+                            tried.insert(peer_id);
                             *active = None;
                             if attempt == max_attempts {
                                 return Err(
@@ -483,10 +499,11 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
     })
 }
 
-#[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id, excluded = exclude.len()))]
 async fn discover_remote_quote(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
     let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(endpoint, false, false)?;
 
@@ -501,15 +518,19 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
 
     let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
     timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
-        let mut last_decline = None;
-        let mut last_connect_error = None;
+        let mut last_decline: Option<tonic::Status> = None;
+        let mut last_connect_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+        let mut peers_done = false;
+        let mut in_flight: FuturesUnordered<_> = FuturesUnordered::new();
         futures::pin_mut!(peers);
 
-        while let Some(result) = peers.next().await {
-            match result {
-                Ok(peer) => {
-                    let peer_id = peer.id();
-                    match quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &pool, peer_id).await {
+        loop {
+            tokio::select! {
+                biased;
+
+                // Consume completed quote attempts first; an early success short-circuits.
+                Some(result) = in_flight.next(), if !in_flight.is_empty() => {
+                    match result {
                         Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
                         Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
                             info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
@@ -521,7 +542,33 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
                         }
                     }
                 }
-                Err(err) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
+
+                // Drain the mDNS/DHT stream as fast as we can, up to the concurrency cap,
+                // so iroh's subscriber buffer doesn't fill up and start dropping items.
+                peer = peers.next(), if !peers_done && in_flight.len() < MAX_CONCURRENT_QUOTES => {
+                    match peer {
+                        Some(Ok(peer)) => {
+                            let peer_id = peer.id();
+                            if exclude.contains(&peer_id) {
+                                debug!(%peer_id, "skipping previously-failed peer");
+                                continue;
+                            }
+                            let pool = pool.clone();
+                            let req = quote_req.clone();
+                            in_flight.push(async move {
+                                quote_remote_endpoint(&req, &pool, peer_id).await
+                            });
+                        }
+                        Some(Err(err)) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
+                        None => peers_done = true,
+                    }
+                }
+
+                else => {
+                    if peers_done && in_flight.is_empty() {
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
             }
         }
 
@@ -541,9 +588,10 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
 async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
     secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
+    exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
     let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key).await?;
-    let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint).await?;
+    let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint, exclude).await?;
     Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
 }
 
@@ -568,13 +616,16 @@ where
 
     while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
         let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
-        if let Some(status) =
+        if let Some(update) =
             consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
         {
-            if status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-                anyhow::bail!("execution failed");
+            if update.status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
+                match update.error {
+                    Some(err) => anyhow::bail!("execution failed: {err}"),
+                    None => anyhow::bail!("execution failed (no error reported)"),
+                }
             }
-            if status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
+            if update.status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
                 break;
             }
         }
@@ -634,13 +685,18 @@ fn verify_matching_output(
     );
 }
 
+struct StreamUpdate {
+    status: ExecutionStatus,
+    error: Option<String>,
+}
+
 fn consume_stream_event(
     event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
     output: &mut Vec<u8>,
     completion_tokens: &mut u32,
     sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<Option<ExecutionStatus>> {
-    let (status, progress) = match event.event {
+) -> anyhow::Result<Option<StreamUpdate>> {
+    let (status, progress, error) = match event.event {
         Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
             if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..) {
                 if !output_chunk.is_empty() {
@@ -651,6 +707,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
             (
                 ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
                 snapshot.progress,
+                snapshot.error,
             )
         }
         Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => {
@@ -661,13 +718,17 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
             (
                 ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
                 progress.progress,
+                progress.error,
             )
         }
         None => return Ok(None),
     };
 
     *completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-    Ok(Some(status))
+    Ok(Some(StreamUpdate {
+        status,
+        error: (!error.is_empty()).then_some(error),
+    }))
 }
 
 fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
@@ -739,6 +800,7 @@ mod tests {
                 retries: 0,
                 active: None,
                 secret_key: None,
+                tried: HashSet::new(),
             },
             shadow: None,
         };
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index c3cb6ff..1469e4e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
 default = ["catgrad/candle-backend"]
-candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda"]
+candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda", "dep:nvtx"]
 candle-metal = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ blake3 = "1"
 tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
-nvtx = { workspace = true }
+nvtx = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 36c47a5..2aa66d3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -128,12 +128,17 @@ impl Executor {
         match self.worker.try_enqueue(job) {
             Ok(()) => {
                 self.store.mark_running(&execution_id)?;
-                self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running);
+                self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running, None);
                 Ok(())
             }
             Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
             Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(_job)) => {
-                self.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+                self.handle_complete(
+                    &execution_id,
+                    None,
+                    ExecutionStatus::Failed,
+                    Some("executor worker channel closed".to_string()),
+                );
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed)
             }
         }
@@ -164,7 +169,12 @@ impl Executor {
 
         if self.pending_executions.len() != original_len {
             info!(%execution_id, "cancelled queued execution without active watchers");
-            self.handle_complete(execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+            self.handle_complete(
+                execution_id,
+                None,
+                ExecutionStatus::Failed,
+                Some("cancelled before start".to_string()),
+            );
         }
     }
 
@@ -173,6 +183,7 @@ impl Executor {
         execution_id: &str,
         output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
+        error: Option<String>,
     ) {
         let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
         debug!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
@@ -195,11 +206,14 @@ impl Executor {
             }
         }
 
-        if let Err(error) = self.store.complete_execution(execution_id, status, output) {
-            warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {error}");
+        if let Err(store_err) =
+            self.store
+                .complete_execution(execution_id, status, output, error.clone())
+        {
+            warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {store_err}");
         }
 
-        self.send_status(execution_id, status);
+        self.send_status(execution_id, status, error);
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 0c0c631..d37fd1a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -128,14 +128,16 @@ impl Executor {
                         ExecutionStatus::Running,
                         progress,
                         output_chunk,
+                        None,
                     );
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::Complete {
                     execution_id,
                     output,
                     status,
+                    error,
                 } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(&execution_id, output, status);
+                    self.handle_complete(&execution_id, output, status, error);
                     self.dispatch_next_execution();
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id } => {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 30da8c9..5a97c83 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -40,14 +40,14 @@ impl Executor {
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
         let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
         let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let program_id = crate::weights::spec_cache_key(&plan.program);
+        let program_id = plan.program_id.clone();
         if !self
             .execute_policy
             .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
         {
             return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                "execute policy denied program {program_id} for model {}",
-                plan.weights_key.model_id
+                "execute policy denied program {} for model {}",
+                program_id, plan.weights_key.model_id
             )));
         }
 
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let bind_start = Instant::now();
         let execution = self
             .runtime_manager
-            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
+            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program_id, &plan.program)
             .await?;
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let cache_start = Instant::now();
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
index 8310afe..2656925 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@ impl Executor {
         status: ExecutionStatus,
         progress: u64,
         output_chunk: Vec<u8>,
+        error: Option<String>,
     ) {
         let Some(subscriptions) = self.subscriptions.get(execution_id) else {
             return;
@@ -52,12 +53,18 @@ impl Executor {
             status: status as i32,
             progress,
             output_chunk,
+            error: error.unwrap_or_default(),
         });
     }
 
-    pub(super) fn send_status(&mut self, execution_id: &str, status: ExecutionStatus) {
+    pub(super) fn send_status(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: &str,
+        status: ExecutionStatus,
+        error: Option<String>,
+    ) {
         let progress = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new());
+        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new(), error);
     }
 
     pub(super) fn handle_subscriptions_closed(&mut self, execution_id: &str) {
@@ -113,6 +120,7 @@ impl From<crate::state::ExecutionSnapshot> for ExecuteSnapshot {
             status: snapshot.status as i32,
             progress: snapshot.progress,
             output: snapshot.output,
+            error: snapshot.error.unwrap_or_default(),
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index b03c23c..23f5a8c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
     assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
     assert!(initial.output.is_empty());
 
-    executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
+    executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None);
     let completed = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
     assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
     assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
@@ -163,7 +163,7 @@ async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_output() {
         .unwrap();
     executor
         .store
-        .complete_execution(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None)
+        .complete_execution(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None, None)
         .unwrap();
 
     let mut updates =
@@ -203,6 +203,7 @@ async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_output_and_future_updates() {
         ExecutionStatus::Running,
         2,
         second_chunk.clone(),
+        None,
     );
     let update = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
     assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
@@ -248,7 +249,7 @@ async fn stats_accumulate_on_completion() {
         .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 3)
         .unwrap();
 
-    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
+    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None);
 
     assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
     assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
@@ -257,7 +258,7 @@ async fn stats_accumulate_on_completion() {
     // A failed execution should increment the failed counter.
     let execution_id2 = executor.store.create_execution("");
     executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id2).unwrap();
-    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id2, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed);
+    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id2, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed, None);
 
     assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
     assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 0620f95..ccd1b3e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         execution_id: String,
         output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
+        error: Option<String>,
     },
     SubscriptionsClosed {
         execution_id: String,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
index c0164db..1cee66e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
-use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens, validate_prefill_prompt_length};
+use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens};
 use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
 use super::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
@@ -21,8 +21,7 @@ pub struct ModelAssets {
 impl ModelAssets {
     pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
         let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
-        let (config_path, tokenizer_path, _tokenizer_config_path) =
-            get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
+        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
         let config_bytes =
             std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
                 path: config_path.clone(),
@@ -64,9 +63,12 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
         max_seq: u32,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
-        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&self.config, prepared_prompt.input_ids.len())?;
         let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let program = build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length)?;
+        let program = build_program_bytes(
+            &self.config,
+            prepared_prompt.input_ids.len(),
+            max_sequence_length,
+        )?;
         let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
             ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
         })?;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
index e3827ab..9e988fd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,4 @@
 use catgrad_llm::Program;
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
 use serde_json::Value;
 
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
@@ -14,79 +13,96 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
         .collect()
 }
 
-pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(config: &Value, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(
+    config: &Value,
+    prompt_tokens: usize,
+    max_sequence_length: usize,
+) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
     let spec = Program::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
+    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&spec, config, prompt_tokens)?;
     serde_json::to_vec(&spec).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram {
         source: catgrad_llm::LLMError::from(source),
     })
 }
 
-pub(super) fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(config: &Value, prompt_tokens: usize) -> Result<()> {
-    let Some((architecture, limit)) = prefill_prompt_limit(config) else {
+fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(
+    program: &Program,
+    config: &Value,
+    prompt_tokens: usize,
+) -> Result<()> {
+    let Some(chunk_size) = program.extra_nat_chunk_size else {
         return Ok(());
     };
-
-    if prompt_tokens > limit {
-        return Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
-            architecture: architecture.to_string(),
-            prompt_tokens,
-            limit,
-        });
-    }
-
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn prefill_prompt_limit(config: &Value) -> Option<(&str, usize)> {
-    let architecture = config.get("architectures")?.get(0)?.as_str()?;
-    match architecture {
-        "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
-            Some((architecture, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE))
-        }
-        _ => None,
+    if prompt_tokens <= chunk_size {
+        return Ok(());
     }
+    let architecture = config
+        .get("architectures")
+        .and_then(|a| a.get(0))
+        .and_then(Value::as_str)
+        .unwrap_or("unknown")
+        .to_string();
+    Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
+        architecture,
+        prompt_tokens,
+        limit: chunk_size,
+    })
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::validate_prefill_prompt_length;
     use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
-    use catgrad_llm::helpers::GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE;
+    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
+    use catgrad::path::Path;
+    use catgrad_llm::Program;
+    use catgrad_llm::helpers::{GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE, WeightPostProcess};
     use serde_json::json;
 
+    fn program_with_chunk_size(chunk_size: Option<usize>) -> Program {
+        Program::new(
+            TypedTerm {
+                term: Term::empty(),
+                source_type: vec![],
+                target_type: vec![],
+            },
+            Path::empty(),
+            vec![],
+            chunk_size.unwrap_or(0).max(1),
+            WeightPostProcess::None,
+            chunk_size,
+        )
+    }
+
     #[test]
-    fn rejects_qwen3_5_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"]
-        });
+    fn rejects_gated_delta_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
+        let program = program_with_chunk_size(Some(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE));
+        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"] });
 
-        let err = validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
+        let err =
+            validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
         assert!(matches!(
             err,
-            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, architecture, .. }
+                if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
+                    && architecture == "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"
         ));
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn rejects_olmo_hybrid_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["OlmoHybridForCausalLM"]
-        });
+    fn allows_gated_delta_prefill_within_chunk_limit() {
+        let program = program_with_chunk_size(Some(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE));
+        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"] });
 
-        let err = validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(matches!(
-            err,
-            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, .. } if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
-        ));
+        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE).unwrap();
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn allows_long_prefill_for_non_chunked_models() {
-        let config = json!({
-            "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"]
-        });
+        let program = program_with_chunk_size(None);
+        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"] });
 
-        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap();
+        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE * 100).unwrap();
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
index fa0ff4a..667dd3b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
 use super::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
-pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
     let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
     let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
         .ok()
@@ -37,7 +37,6 @@ pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, Pa
     };
     let config = fetch("config.json")?;
     let tokenizer = fetch("tokenizer.json")?;
-    let tokenizer_config = fetch("tokenizer_config.json")?;
 
-    Ok((config, tokenizer, tokenizer_config))
+    Ok((config, tokenizer))
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
index 8ee17a7..3ece00d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -45,17 +45,6 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: serde_json::Error,
     },
-    #[error("failed to read tokenizer config {path:?}")]
-    ReadTokenizerConfig {
-        path: PathBuf,
-        #[source]
-        source: std::io::Error,
-    },
-    #[error("failed to parse tokenizer config JSON")]
-    ParseTokenizerConfig {
-        #[source]
-        source: serde_json::Error,
-    },
     #[error("failed to construct model config")]
     ConstructModelConfig {
         #[source]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 8811ff1..a86508d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -18,16 +18,22 @@ fn step_tokens(
     max_sequence_length: usize,
     extra_nat_chunk_size: Option<usize>,
 ) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
-    let phase_name = match tokens.len() {
-        0 => "executor.bootstrap_step",
-        1 => "executor.decode_step",
-        _ => "executor.prefill_chunk",
+    #[cfg(feature = "candle-cuda")]
+    let _range = {
+        let phase_name = match tokens.len() {
+            0 => "executor.bootstrap_step",
+            1 => "executor.decode_step",
+            _ => "executor.prefill_chunk",
+        };
+        nvtx::range!(
+            "{phase_name} start_pos={} seq_len={}",
+            start_pos,
+            tokens.len()
+        )
     };
-    let _range = nvtx::range!(
-        "{phase_name} start_pos={} seq_len={}",
-        start_pos,
-        tokens.len()
-    );
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "candle-cuda"))]
+    let _ = start_pos;
+
     let token_tensor = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
     let mut inputs = vec![token_tensor];
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 5a78e43..b153caf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
+use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
 
 use crate::model::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
 use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
@@ -15,10 +17,21 @@ pub struct Invocation {
 
 pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
     pub program: Program,
+    pub program_id: String,
     pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
 }
 
+/// Stable content-addressed id for a serialized program payload.
+///
+/// Hashing the raw RPC bytes avoids re-serializing the (potentially large)
+/// `TypedTerm` every time we need the cache key.
+fn hash_program_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
+    let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
+    bytes.hash(&mut hasher);
+    format!("{:016x}", hasher.finish())
+}
+
 impl QuotePlan {
     pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
@@ -47,6 +60,7 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
+        let program_id = hash_program_bytes(&request.program);
         let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
             .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
 
@@ -82,6 +96,7 @@ impl QuotePlan {
 
         Ok(Self {
             program,
+            program_id,
             weights_key: WeightsLocator {
                 model_id: model_id.to_string(),
                 revision: requested_revision,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 119bab2..512adbe 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -33,12 +33,14 @@ pub struct ExecutionSnapshot {
     pub status: ExecutionStatus,
     pub progress: u64,
     pub output: Vec<u8>,
+    pub error: Option<String>,
 }
 
 struct ExecutionRecord {
     status: ExecutionStatus,
     progress: u64,
     output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+    error: Option<String>,
     model_id: String,
 }
 
@@ -88,6 +90,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
                 status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
                 progress: 0,
                 output: None,
+                error: None,
                 model_id: model_id.to_owned(),
             },
         );
@@ -142,9 +145,11 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         execution_id: &str,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
         output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
+        error: Option<String>,
     ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
         let execution = self.execution_mut(execution_id)?;
         execution.status = status;
+        execution.error = error;
 
         if let Some(output) = output {
             execution.output = Some(output);
@@ -195,6 +200,7 @@ impl ExecutionRecord {
             status: self.status,
             progress: self.progress,
             output: self.output.clone().unwrap_or_default(),
+            error: self.error.clone(),
         }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
index aab6ea6..d4c84c6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
@@ -217,10 +217,10 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     pub(crate) async fn bound_program(
         &self,
         locator: &WeightsLocator,
+        program_id: &str,
         program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
-        let program_id = spec_cache_key(program);
         let weight_post_process = program.weight_post_process;
 
         loop {
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                 let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
                 let lookup = state
                     .weights
-                    .lookup_program(locator, weight_post_process, &program_id)
+                    .lookup_program(locator, weight_post_process, program_id)
                     .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
                 if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
                     BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
@@ -238,7 +238,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                         locator: locator.clone(),
                         generation: lookup.generation,
                         weight_post_process,
-                        program_id: program_id.clone(),
+                        program_id: program_id.to_string(),
                     };
                     match Self::admit_build(&mut state.program_builds, build_key.clone()) {
                         BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                                 locator,
                                 generation,
                                 weight_post_process,
-                                program_id.clone(),
+                                program_id.to_string(),
                                 bound_program,
                             )
                             .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
@@ -663,11 +663,3 @@ mod tests {
     }
 }
 
-pub(crate) fn spec_cache_key(spec: &Program) -> String {
-    use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
-    use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
-    let bytes = serde_json::to_vec(spec).unwrap_or_default();
-    let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
-    bytes.hash(&mut hasher);
-    format!("{:016x}", hasher.finish())
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
index 2006d61..e94fe13 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ mod state;
 mod types;
 
 pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
-pub(crate) use manager::{RuntimeManager, spec_cache_key};
+pub(crate) use manager::RuntimeManager;
 pub(crate) use program::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 pub(crate) use state::EntryStatusSnapshot;
 pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
index 5ef305b..cad0332 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    initial_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    empty_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             "initialized execution cache"
         );
         Ok(Self {
-            initial_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
+            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
             execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(ExecutionCache::new(
                 DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
             ))),
@@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             cache.lookup_continuation(prompt_key, ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation));
         let (snapshot, transcript, next_token) = match checkpoint {
             Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot)) => (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token)),
-            None => (self.initial_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
+            None => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
         };
         debug!(
             program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 48a059a..a770dec 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -69,21 +69,29 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         let Self { rx, executor_tx } = self;
         while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
             let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
-            let status = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
-                Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx)
-            })) {
-                Ok(Ok(())) => ExecutionStatus::Completed,
+            let (status, error) = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(
+                || Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx),
+            )) {
+                Ok(Ok(())) => (ExecutionStatus::Completed, None),
                 Ok(Err(err)) => {
-                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {err}");
-                    ExecutionStatus::Failed
+                    let msg = format!("{err:#}");
+                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
+                    (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
                 }
-                Err(_) => {
-                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} panicked");
-                    ExecutionStatus::Failed
+                Err(panic) => {
+                    let msg = if let Some(s) = panic.downcast_ref::<&'static str>() {
+                        format!("worker panicked: {s}")
+                    } else if let Some(s) = panic.downcast_ref::<String>() {
+                        format!("worker panicked: {s}")
+                    } else {
+                        "worker panicked".to_string()
+                    };
+                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
+                    (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
                 }
             };
 
-            Self::send_completion(&executor_tx, execution_id, status);
+            Self::send_completion(&executor_tx, execution_id, status, error);
         }
     }
 
@@ -129,11 +137,13 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         executor_tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
         execution_id: String,
         status: ExecutionStatus,
+        error: Option<String>,
     ) {
         let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
             execution_id,
             output: None,
             status,
+            error,
         });
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 6cafd88..7f02b2a 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -45,11 +45,15 @@ message ExecuteSnapshot {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes output = 3;
+  // Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
+  string error = 4;
 }
 message ExecuteProgress {
   ExecutionStatus status = 1;
   uint64 progress = 2;
   bytes output_chunk = 3;
+  // Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
+  string error = 4;
 }
 message ExecuteStreamEvent {
   oneof event {
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 028dbfb..fcb3461 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -147,11 +147,14 @@ fn build_shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
-    #[test]
-    fn client_bindings_builds_unattached_resources() {
-        let mut bytes = [0u8; 32];
-        bytes[31] = 1;
-        let endpoint_id = EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes).expect("valid endpoint id");
+    // `DiscoveryBindings::client` internally calls `MdnsAddressLookup::builder().build()`,
+    // which spawns a background task and so needs a running Tokio runtime.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn client_bindings_builds_unattached_resources() {
+        // EndpointId is an Ed25519 public key — not every 32-byte sequence
+        // decompresses to a valid Edwards point. Any 32-byte secret does
+        // yield a valid public key though, so derive one deterministically.
+        let endpoint_id = SecretKey::from_bytes(&[1u8; 32]).public();
         let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::client(endpoint_id).expect("client bindings");
         let _ = bindings.mdns;
         let _ = bindings.dht;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 0917772..4d0c083 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -119,6 +119,9 @@ pub struct ExecuteSnapshot {
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
     pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteSnapshot {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteSnapshot";
@@ -138,6 +141,9 @@ pub struct ExecuteProgress {
     pub progress: u64,
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
     pub output_chunk: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteProgress {
     const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteProgress";

From 3009d40cacfc167ae92cc6282f592d18114ad2e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:05 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 054/105] chore: stop executor depending on backend, restore
 lean cli

---
 Cargo.lock                                    | 338 +++++++++---------
 Cargo.toml                                    |   3 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |  17 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      |  53 +--
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                |  20 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  60 +++-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |   8 +-
 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs                 |   2 +-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs                |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   2 -
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |  16 +-
 crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs             |  60 ----
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |  24 --
 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs              |   3 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs          |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |  19 +
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/error.rs         |  37 +-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |  20 ++
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/assets.rs  |  45 ++-
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/config.rs  |   0
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/hf.rs      |   9 +-
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/mod.rs     |  10 +-
 .../{executor => rpc}/src/policy/download.rs  |   2 +-
 .../{executor => rpc}/src/policy/execute.rs   |   2 +-
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/glob.rs   |   0
 crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/mod.rs    |   0
 crates/rpc/src/spec.rs                        | 110 ++++++
 nix/modules/nixos.nix                         |   2 -
 nix/package.nix                               |   2 +-
 nix/tests/default.nix                         |  89 ++++-
 34 files changed, 623 insertions(+), 390 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/error.rs (76%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/assets.rs (75%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/config.rs (100%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/hf.rs (82%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/model/mod.rs (92%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/download.rs (98%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/execute.rs (98%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/glob.rs (100%)
 rename crates/{executor => rpc}/src/policy/mod.rs (100%)
 create mode 100644 crates/rpc/src/spec.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 6deb8c4..db53ee9 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -343,9 +343,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "axum"
-version = "0.8.8"
+version = "0.8.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "8b52af3cb4058c895d37317bb27508dccc8e5f2d39454016b297bf4a400597b8"
+checksum = "31b698c5f9a010f6573133b09e0de5408834d0c82f8d7475a89fc1867a71cd90"
 dependencies = [
  "axum-core",
  "bytes",
@@ -457,17 +457,17 @@ checksum = "bef38d45163c2f1dde094a7dfd33ccf595c92905c8f8f4fdc18d06fb1037718a"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bitflags"
-version = "2.11.0"
+version = "2.11.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "843867be96c8daad0d758b57df9392b6d8d271134fce549de6ce169ff98a92af"
+checksum = "c4512299f36f043ab09a583e57bceb5a5aab7a73db1805848e8fef3c9e8c78b3"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "bitstream-io"
-version = "4.9.0"
+version = "4.10.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "60d4bd9d1db2c6bdf285e223a7fa369d5ce98ec767dec949c6ca62863ce61757"
+checksum = "7eff00be299a18769011411c9def0d827e8f2d7bf0c3dbf53633147a8867fd1f"
 dependencies = [
- "core2",
+ "no_std_io2",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -569,9 +569,9 @@ checksum = "1e748733b7cbc798e1434b6ac524f0c1ff2ab456fe201501e6497c8417a4fc33"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-core"
-version = "0.10.1"
+version = "0.10.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0f38e8dacffb6765fd9845c1c84686854e6322a8c3ff8582759361e48998024f"
+checksum = "6bd9895436c1ba5dc1037a19935d084b838db066ff4e15ef7dded020b7c12a4a"
 dependencies = [
  "byteorder",
  "candle-kernels",
@@ -599,18 +599,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-kernels"
-version = "0.10.1"
+version = "0.10.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "c2ef09884eb8bf0f2e14d1d3ceac4bdb66761e16e89061a3a187505c7125229e"
+checksum = "742e2ac226b777134436e9e692f44e77c278b8a7abb1554dc10e44dc911b349f"
 dependencies = [
  "cudaforge",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-metal-kernels"
-version = "0.10.1"
+version = "0.10.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bd26e64dd80c782de434ec741e5ab6d2854db0bf5135a64f33689fd062575952"
+checksum = "4b6b5a4cae6b4e1ab0efcee4dc05272d11b374a3d1ba121b3a961e36be54ab60"
 dependencies = [
  "half",
  "objc2",
@@ -623,9 +623,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "candle-ug"
-version = "0.10.1"
+version = "0.10.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9b77d554274658f2492f7780748ae8324f0824a224c3b9647d54d03265f1d192"
+checksum = "ca0fc3167cbc99c8ec1be618cb620aa21dca95038f118c3579a79370e3dc5f77"
 dependencies = [
  "ug",
  "ug-cuda",
@@ -644,9 +644,10 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#6ea7040e34abc039cf937b969db2f6165d1b4b2e"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#97d4134f46654119deac4389d63a9e91b8e11067"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
+ "half",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "serde",
 ]
@@ -654,7 +655,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#6ea7040e34abc039cf937b969db2f6165d1b4b2e"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#97d4134f46654119deac4389d63a9e91b8e11067"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
@@ -681,9 +682,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "cc"
-version = "1.2.58"
+version = "1.2.61"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e1e928d4b69e3077709075a938a05ffbedfa53a84c8f766efbf8220bb1ff60e1"
+checksum = "d16d90359e986641506914ba71350897565610e87ce0ad9e6f28569db3dd5c6d"
 dependencies = [
  "find-msvc-tools",
  "jobserver",
@@ -729,9 +730,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap"
-version = "4.6.0"
+version = "4.6.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b193af5b67834b676abd72466a96c1024e6a6ad978a1f484bd90b85c94041351"
+checksum = "1ddb117e43bbf7dacf0a4190fef4d345b9bad68dfc649cb349e7d17d28428e51"
 dependencies = [
  "clap_builder",
  "clap_derive",
@@ -751,9 +752,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "clap_derive"
-version = "4.6.0"
+version = "4.6.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1110bd8a634a1ab8cb04345d8d878267d57c3cf1b38d91b71af6686408bbca6a"
+checksum = "f2ce8604710f6733aa641a2b3731eaa1e8b3d9973d5e3565da11800813f997a9"
 dependencies = [
  "heck",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -925,15 +926,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "core2"
-version = "0.4.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "b49ba7ef1ad6107f8824dbe97de947cbaac53c44e7f9756a1fba0d37c1eec505"
-dependencies = [
- "memchr",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "cpufeatures"
 version = "0.2.17"
@@ -1190,18 +1182,18 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "dary_heap"
-version = "0.3.8"
+version = "0.3.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "06d2e3287df1c007e74221c49ca10a95d557349e54b3a75dc2fb14712c751f04"
+checksum = "8b1e3a325bc115f096c8b77bbf027a7c2592230e70be2d985be950d3d5e60ebe"
 dependencies = [
  "serde",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "data-encoding"
-version = "2.10.0"
+version = "2.11.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d7a1e2f27636f116493b8b860f5546edb47c8d8f8ea73e1d2a20be88e28d1fea"
+checksum = "a4ae5f15dda3c708c0ade84bfee31ccab44a3da4f88015ed22f63732abe300c8"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "der"
@@ -1331,7 +1323,7 @@ version = "0.3.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e0e367e4e7da84520dedcac1901e4da967309406d1e51017ae1abfb97adbd38"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.11.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.1",
  "block2",
  "libc",
  "objc2",
@@ -1559,9 +1551,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "fastrand"
-version = "2.3.0"
+version = "2.4.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "37909eebbb50d72f9059c3b6d82c0463f2ff062c9e95845c43a6c9c0355411be"
+checksum = "9f1f227452a390804cdb637b74a86990f2a7d7ba4b7d5693aac9b4dd6defd8d6"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "fax"
@@ -2151,9 +2143,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "gif"
-version = "0.14.1"
+version = "0.14.2"
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-version = "0.2.19"
+name = "test-log-core"
+version = "0.2.20"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "be35209fd0781c5401458ab66e4f98accf63553e8fae7425503e92fdd319783b"
+checksum = "37d4d41320b48bc4a211a9021678fcc0c99569b594ea31c93735b8e517102b4c"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "test-log-macros"
+version = "0.2.20"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9beb9249a81e430dffd42400a49019bcf548444f1968ff23080a625de0d4d320"
+dependencies = [
+ "syn",
+ "test-log-core",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "thiserror"
 version = "1.0.69"
@@ -5900,9 +5912,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tokio"
-version = "1.50.0"
+version = "1.52.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "27ad5e34374e03cfffefc301becb44e9dc3c17584f414349ebe29ed26661822d"
+checksum = "b67dee974fe86fd92cc45b7a95fdd2f99a36a6d7b0d431a231178d3d670bbcc6"
 dependencies = [
  "bytes",
  "libc",
@@ -5916,9 +5928,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tokio-macros"
-version = "2.6.1"
+version = "2.7.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5c55a2eff8b69ce66c84f85e1da1c233edc36ceb85a2058d11b0d6a3c7e7569c"
+checksum = "385a6cb71ab9ab790c5fe8d67f1645e6c450a7ce006a33de03daa956cf70a496"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
@@ -6004,9 +6016,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_edit"
-version = "0.25.9+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "0.25.11+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "da053d28fe57e2c9d21b48261e14e7b4c8b670b54d2c684847b91feaf4c7dac5"
+checksum = "0b59c4d22ed448339746c59b905d24568fcbb3ab65a500494f7b8c3e97739f2b"
 dependencies = [
  "indexmap",
  "toml_datetime",
@@ -6016,9 +6028,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "toml_parser"
-version = "1.1.1+spec-1.1.0"
+version = "1.1.2+spec-1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "39ca317ebc49f06bd748bfba29533eac9485569dc9bf80b849024b025e814fb9"
+checksum = "a2abe9b86193656635d2411dc43050282ca48aa31c2451210f4202550afb7526"
 dependencies = [
  "winnow",
 ]
@@ -6162,7 +6174,7 @@ version = "0.6.8"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "d4e6559d53cc268e5031cd8429d05415bc4cb4aefc4aa5d6cc35fbf5b924a1f8"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.11.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.1",
  "bytes",
  "futures-util",
  "http",
@@ -6298,9 +6310,9 @@ checksum = "8e28f89b80c87b8fb0cf04ab448d5dd0dd0ade2f8891bae878de66a75a28600e"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "typenum"
-version = "1.19.0"
+version = "1.20.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "562d481066bde0658276a35467c4af00bdc6ee726305698a55b86e61d7ad82bb"
+checksum = "40ce102ab67701b8526c123c1bab5cbe42d7040ccfd0f64af1a385808d2f43de"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "ug"
@@ -6463,7 +6475,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "ureq-proto",
  "utf8-zero",
  "webpki-root-certs",
- "webpki-roots 1.0.6",
+ "webpki-roots 1.0.7",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -6511,9 +6523,9 @@ checksum = "06abde3611657adf66d383f00b093d7faecc7fa57071cce2578660c9f1010821"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "uuid"
-version = "1.23.0"
+version = "1.23.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5ac8b6f42ead25368cf5b098aeb3dc8a1a2c05a3eee8a9a1a68c640edbfc79d9"
+checksum = "ddd74a9687298c6858e9b88ec8935ec45d22e8fd5e6394fa1bd4e99a87789c76"
 dependencies = [
  "getrandom 0.4.2",
  "js-sys",
@@ -6633,11 +6645,11 @@ checksum = "ccf3ec651a847eb01de73ccad15eb7d99f80485de043efb2f370cd654f4ea44b"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasip2"
-version = "1.0.2+wasi-0.2.9"
+version = "1.0.3+wasi-0.2.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9517f9239f02c069db75e65f174b3da828fe5f5b945c4dd26bd25d89c03ebcf5"
+checksum = "20064672db26d7cdc89c7798c48a0fdfac8213434a1186e5ef29fd560ae223d6"
 dependencies = [
- "wit-bindgen",
+ "wit-bindgen 0.57.1",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -6646,14 +6658,14 @@ version = "0.4.0+wasi-0.3.0-rc-2026-01-06"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "5428f8bf88ea5ddc08faddef2ac4a67e390b88186c703ce6dbd955e1c145aca5"
 dependencies = [
- "wit-bindgen",
+ "wit-bindgen 0.51.0",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen"
-version = "0.2.117"
+version = "0.2.118"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0551fc1bb415591e3372d0bc4780db7e587d84e2a7e79da121051c5c4b89d0b0"
+checksum = "0bf938a0bacb0469e83c1e148908bd7d5a6010354cf4fb73279b7447422e3a89"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "once_cell",
@@ -6664,9 +6676,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-futures"
-version = "0.4.67"
+version = "0.4.68"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "03623de6905b7206edd0a75f69f747f134b7f0a2323392d664448bf2d3c5d87e"
+checksum = "f371d383f2fb139252e0bfac3b81b265689bf45b6874af544ffa4c975ac1ebf8"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
@@ -6674,9 +6686,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro"
-version = "0.2.117"
+version = "0.2.118"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7fbdf9a35adf44786aecd5ff89b4563a90325f9da0923236f6104e603c7e86be"
+checksum = "eeff24f84126c0ec2db7a449f0c2ec963c6a49efe0698c4242929da037ca28ed"
 dependencies = [
  "quote",
  "wasm-bindgen-macro-support",
@@ -6684,9 +6696,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-macro-support"
-version = "0.2.117"
+version = "0.2.118"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "dca9693ef2bab6d4e6707234500350d8dad079eb508dca05530c85dc3a529ff2"
+checksum = "9d08065faf983b2b80a79fd87d8254c409281cf7de75fc4b773019824196c904"
 dependencies = [
  "bumpalo",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -6697,9 +6709,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "wasm-bindgen-shared"
-version = "0.2.117"
+version = "0.2.118"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "39129a682a6d2d841b6c429d0c51e5cb0ed1a03829d8b3d1e69a011e62cb3d3b"
+checksum = "5fd04d9e306f1907bd13c6361b5c6bfc7b3b3c095ed3f8a9246390f8dbdee129"
 dependencies = [
  "unicode-ident",
 ]
@@ -6745,7 +6757,7 @@ version = "0.244.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "47b807c72e1bac69382b3a6fb3dbe8ea4c0ed87ff5629b8685ae6b9a611028fe"
 dependencies = [
- "bitflags 2.11.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.1",
  "hashbrown 0.15.5",
  "indexmap",
  "semver",
@@ -6753,9 +6765,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "web-sys"
-version = "0.3.94"
+version = "0.3.95"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cd70027e39b12f0849461e08ffc50b9cd7688d942c1c8e3c7b22273236b4dd0a"
+checksum = "4f2dfbb17949fa2088e5d39408c48368947b86f7834484e87b73de55bc14d97d"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
@@ -6773,9 +6785,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "webpki-root-certs"
-version = "1.0.6"
+version = "1.0.7"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "804f18a4ac2676ffb4e8b5b5fa9ae38af06df08162314f96a68d2a363e21a8ca"
+checksum = "f31141ce3fc3e300ae89b78c0dd67f9708061d1d2eda54b8209346fd6be9a92c"
 dependencies = [
  "rustls-pki-types",
 ]
@@ -6786,14 +6798,14 @@ version = "0.26.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "521bc38abb08001b01866da9f51eb7c5d647a19260e00054a8c7fd5f9e57f7a9"
 dependencies = [
- "webpki-roots 1.0.6",
+ "webpki-roots 1.0.7",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "webpki-roots"
-version = "1.0.6"
+version = "1.0.7"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "22cfaf3c063993ff62e73cb4311efde4db1efb31ab78a3e5c457939ad5cc0bed"
+checksum = "52f5ee44c96cf55f1b349600768e3ece3a8f26010c05265ab73f945bb1a2eb9d"
 dependencies = [
  "rustls-pki-types",
 ]
@@ -7141,9 +7153,9 @@ checksum = "d6bbff5f0aada427a1e5a6da5f1f98158182f26556f345ac9e04d36d0ebed650"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "winnow"
-version = "1.0.1"
+version = "1.0.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "09dac053f1cd375980747450bfc7250c264eaae0583872e845c0c7cd578872b5"
+checksum = "2ee1708bef14716a11bae175f579062d4554d95be2c6829f518df847b7b3fdd0"
 dependencies = [
  "memchr",
 ]
@@ -7163,6 +7175,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "wit-bindgen-rust-macro",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "wit-bindgen"
+version = "0.57.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1ebf944e87a7c253233ad6766e082e3cd714b5d03812acc24c318f549614536e"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "wit-bindgen-core"
 version = "0.51.0"
@@ -7212,7 +7230,7 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9d66ea20e9553b30172b5e831994e35fbde2d165325bec84fc43dbf6f4eb9cb2"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
- "bitflags 2.11.0",
+ "bitflags 2.11.1",
  "indexmap",
  "log",
  "serde",
@@ -7259,9 +7277,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "writeable"
-version = "0.6.2"
+version = "0.6.3"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9edde0db4769d2dc68579893f2306b26c6ecfbe0ef499b013d731b7b9247e0b9"
+checksum = "1ffae5123b2d3fc086436f8834ae3ab053a283cfac8fe0a0b8eaae044768a4c4"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "ws_stream_wasm"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 41fa6e5..7dc7d6e 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = [
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/discovery", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
-hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor" }
+hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
 tracing = "0.1"
 tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
 tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
@@ -40,7 +40,6 @@ rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
-nvtx = "1.3.0"
 
 # [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
 # catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 0eb0f3f..4fe279c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,20 +8,25 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = ["client"]
+default = ["client", "local"]
+# Remote-only client: no local executor, no tensor backend. Still pulls
+# `hellas-rpc/node` so the CLI can prepare prompts via ModelAssets and
+# configure policies without spawning a local executor.
 client = [
+    "hellas-rpc/node",
     "hellas-rpc/client",
     "hellas-rpc/compression",
     "hellas-rpc/discovery",
-    "dep:hellas-executor",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
     "dep:tonic",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/client",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
-serve = ["client", "hellas-rpc/server", "dep:tonic", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
-cuda = ["client", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+# Adds the candle-backed local executor actor.
+local = ["client", "dep:hellas-executor", "hellas-executor/candle"]
+serve = ["local", "hellas-rpc/server", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
+cuda = ["local", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -39,7 +44,7 @@ serde_json.workspace = true
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
-hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
@@ -52,7 +57,7 @@ qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
 rand = "0.9"
 
 [target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
-hellas-executor = { workspace = true, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
+hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
 
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index eb1de65..53dc7a3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -7,10 +7,14 @@ use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::ChatInput;
+use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
-use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ModelAssets};
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+use hellas_executor::Executor;
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::error::Error as StdError;
 use std::fmt;
@@ -60,15 +64,25 @@ pub(super) struct HttpError {
 impl GatewayState {
     pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-            ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
-                Executor::spawn(
-                    DownloadPolicy::Eager,
-                    ExecutePolicy::Eager,
-                    options.queue_size,
+            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+            {
+                ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
+                    Executor::spawn(
+                        DownloadPolicy::Eager,
+                        ExecutePolicy::Eager,
+                        options.queue_size,
+                    )
+                    .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
                 )
-                .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
-            )
-            .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
+                .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
+            }
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+            {
+                let _ = options.queue_size;
+                anyhow::bail!(
+                    "gateway --local / --verify-local require the 'local' cargo feature"
+                );
+            }
         } else {
             ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
         };
@@ -209,15 +223,17 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let chat_input = ChatInput::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
-        })?;
+        let messages: Vec<Message> = req
+            .messages
+            .iter()
+            .cloned()
+            .map(Message::from)
+            .collect();
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&messages),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -226,15 +242,12 @@ impl GatewayState {
         &self,
         req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let chat_input = ChatInput::try_from(req).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to normalize chat request: {err}"),
-        })?;
+        let messages: Vec<Message> = req.into();
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             req.max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input),
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&messages),
         )
         .await
     }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index ddb8bfb..875b90a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
-use catgrad_llm::ChatInput;
-use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
+use catgrad_llm::types::{Message, openai::ChatMessage};
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -31,12 +31,22 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
         assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?
     } else {
         info!("executing prompt with model chat template");
-        assets.prepare_chat(&ChatInput::single(&options.prompt))?
+        let messages = vec![Message::openai(ChatMessage::user(&options.prompt))];
+        assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?
     };
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-        ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
-            .with_secret_key(secret_key)
+        #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+        {
+            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
+                .with_secret_key(secret_key)
+        }
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+        {
+            anyhow::bail!(
+                "this build was compiled without the 'local' feature; --local / --verify-local unavailable"
+            );
+        }
     } else {
         ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key)
     };
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 7e9066f..55d6173 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,16 @@
-use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
+use anyhow::Context;
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+use anyhow::anyhow;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::FuturesUnordered;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
-use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, Executor, ExecutorHandle, ModelAssets};
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
@@ -90,6 +96,7 @@ pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
 
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
+    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
     secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 }
@@ -104,6 +111,7 @@ pub struct ExecutionOutput {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
+    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
     pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
         Self {
             local_executor: Some(local_executor),
@@ -116,6 +124,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         self
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
     pub fn spawn_default_local(queue_capacity: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         let local_executor =
             Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::Eager, ExecutePolicy::Eager, queue_capacity)
@@ -123,6 +132,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
     fn require_local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
         self.local_executor
             .clone()
@@ -221,6 +231,7 @@ impl PreparedExecution {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 enum PreparedRoute {
+    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
     Local {
         executor: ExecutorHandle,
         quote_id: String,
@@ -265,6 +276,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
         route: &ExecutionRoute,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         match route {
+            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
             ExecutionRoute::Local => {
                 let mut executor = runtime.require_local_executor()?;
                 executor
@@ -280,6 +292,10 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     quote_id: quote.quote_id,
                 })
             }
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+            ExecutionRoute::Local => anyhow::bail!(
+                "local execution requested but this build was compiled without the 'local' feature"
+            ),
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
                 let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
                 let quote = quote_remote_target(quote_req, &endpoint, target).await?;
@@ -300,6 +316,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     #[instrument(skip_all)]
     async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match self {
+            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
             PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
                 execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
             }
@@ -403,6 +420,17 @@ where
 }
 
 async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
+    let (endpoint, _bindings) = bind_remote_endpoint_with_bindings(secret_key).await?;
+    Ok(endpoint)
+}
+
+/// Bind a client endpoint and attach the full discovery stack (DNS + Pkarr
+/// publisher + mDNS + DHT resolver). Without mDNS attached to the endpoint's
+/// address lookup, peers on the same LAN can only be resolved via the Pkarr
+/// DHT / n0 DNS relay, so LAN connections take minutes instead of milliseconds.
+async fn bind_remote_endpoint_with_bindings(
+    secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<(Arc<Endpoint>, DiscoveryBindings)> {
     use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::PkarrPublisher;
     use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::presets;
 
@@ -414,12 +442,13 @@ async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<
     if let Some(key) = secret_key {
         builder = builder.secret_key(key.clone());
     }
-    Ok(Arc::new(
-        builder
-            .bind()
-            .await
-            .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?,
-    ))
+    let endpoint = builder
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .context("failed to create client transport endpoint")?;
+    let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(&endpoint, false, false)
+        .context("failed to attach client discovery lookups")?;
+    Ok((Arc::new(endpoint), bindings))
 }
 
 fn bind_remote_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
@@ -503,10 +532,9 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
 async fn discover_remote_quote(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    bindings: DiscoveryBindings,
     exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-    let bindings = DiscoveryBindings::attach(endpoint, false, false)?;
-
     let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
     registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {
         connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
@@ -590,8 +618,8 @@ async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
     secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
     exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
-    let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key).await?;
-    let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint, exclude).await?;
+    let (endpoint, bindings) = bind_remote_endpoint_with_bindings(secret_key).await?;
+    let quote = discover_remote_quote(quote_req, &endpoint, bindings, exclude).await?;
     Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
 }
 
@@ -731,6 +759,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
     }))
 }
 
+#[cfg(feature = "local")]
 fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
     let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
     if revision.is_empty() {
@@ -808,10 +837,11 @@ mod tests {
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(all(test, feature = "client"))]
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "local"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
-    use hellas_executor::{ExecutorError, ModelAssets};
+    use hellas_rpc::error::ExecutorError;
+    use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
     use std::env;
     use std::sync::Arc;
     use std::time::Instant;
@@ -838,7 +868,7 @@ mod timing_tests {
 
         let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&model).expect("failed to load model assets"));
         let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
-            hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+            hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
         )
         .expect("failed to start local executor");
         let prepared = assets
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 91fd9fb..66e6f25 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -38,16 +38,16 @@ enum Commands {
         /// 'eager' (download freely),
         /// or 'allow(pattern,...)' (download only matching HF models)
         #[arg(long = "download-policy", default_value = "skip")]
-        download_policy: hellas_executor::DownloadPolicy,
+        download_policy: hellas_rpc::policy::DownloadPolicy,
         /// Execute policy: 'skip' (default, refuse all executions),
         /// 'eager' (execute any graph),
         /// or 'allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)' (execute only matching)
         #[arg(long = "execute-policy", default_value = "skip")]
-        execute_policy: hellas_executor::ExecutePolicy,
+        execute_policy: hellas_rpc::policy::ExecutePolicy,
         /// Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker
         #[arg(
             long = "queue-size",
-            default_value_t = hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
+            default_value_t = hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
         )]
         queue_size: usize,
         /// Preload model weights on startup. Repeat or use commas: --preload foo/bar --preload baz/qux@rev
@@ -94,7 +94,7 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Maximum number of queued local executions when `--local` is set
         #[arg(
             long = "queue-size",
-            default_value_t = hellas_executor::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
+            default_value_t = hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
         )]
         queue_size: usize,
         /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery mode)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
index 90c3eb4..8ee4af5 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use crate::execution::ExecutionOutput;
 use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError};
-use hellas_executor::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub struct TextOutputDecoder {
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 1469e4e..e4f6474 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,27 +8,25 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = ["catgrad/candle-backend"]
-candle-cuda = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/cuda", "dep:nvtx"]
-candle-metal = ["catgrad/candle-backend", "catgrad/metal"]
+default = ["candle"]
+candle = ["catgrad/candle-backend"]
+candle-cuda = ["candle", "catgrad/cuda"]
+candle-metal = ["candle", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression"] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic = { workspace = true }
 tracing = { workspace = true }
-serde = { workspace = true }
-serde_json = { workspace = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
-tokenizers = "0.21"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
-nvtx = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+serde_json = { workspace = true }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
index 2b6d347..dd20398 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -1,18 +1,12 @@
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::candle::CandleBackend;
+use hellas_rpc::error::BackendInitError;
 use std::any::Any;
 use std::panic::{AssertUnwindSafe, catch_unwind};
 use std::sync::OnceLock;
-use thiserror::Error;
 use tracing::info;
 
 pub type ExecBackend = CandleBackend;
 
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Error)]
-#[error("{message}")]
-pub struct BackendInitError {
-    message: String,
-}
-
 static EXEC_BACKEND: OnceLock<Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError>> = OnceLock::new();
 
 fn init_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
@@ -27,11 +21,11 @@ fn init_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
             CandleBackend::new()
         }
     }))
-    .map_err(|panic| BackendInitError {
-        message: format!(
+    .map_err(|panic| {
+        BackendInitError::new(format!(
             "failed to initialize executor backend: {}",
             panic_message(&panic)
-        ),
+        ))
     })?;
 
     info!(?backend, "executor backend selected");
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 5a97c83..5702eea 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::model::{ModelAssets, ModelSpec};
+use crate::model::ModelAssets;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
 use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
 use catgrad_llm::types;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::ChatInput;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_preload(&mut self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model)?;
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model).map_err(hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError::from)?;
         let locator: WeightsLocator = spec.into();
         self.runtime_manager
             .ensure_preloaded(locator.clone())
@@ -170,13 +170,7 @@ impl Executor {
             };
             messages.push(types::Message::openai(msg));
         }
-        let chat_input = ChatInput {
-            messages,
-            enable_thinking: false,
-            has_image: false,
-        };
-
-        let prepared = assets.prepare_chat(&chat_input)?;
+        let prepared = assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
         let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index ccd1b3e..a234970 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -15,8 +15,6 @@ use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 pub use actor::Executor;
 pub(crate) use stream::{LocalExecutionStream, spawn_closed_monitor};
 
-pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
-
 pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 4053f5c..bb5cee4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -2,19 +2,21 @@
 extern crate tracing;
 
 mod backend;
-mod error;
 mod executor;
-pub mod model;
-pub mod policy;
 mod runner;
 mod state;
 mod weights;
 mod worker;
 
-pub use error::ExecutorError;
-pub use executor::{DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY, Executor, ExecutorHandle};
+pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
-pub use model::ModelAssets;
-pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+
+// Migration re-exports: these types moved to `hellas-rpc` but serve-side callers
+// still import them from `hellas_executor::*`. Follow-up: update call sites and
+// drop these re-exports.
+pub use hellas_rpc::error::{BackendInitError, ExecutorError, StateError};
+pub use hellas_rpc::model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
+pub use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
+pub use hellas_rpc::{DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY, error, model, policy};
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs b/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 186e460..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/spec.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,60 +0,0 @@
-use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
-
-pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION: &str = "main";
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct ModelSpec {
-    pub(crate) id: String,
-    pub(crate) revision: String,
-}
-
-impl ModelSpec {
-    pub(crate) fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self> {
-        let raw = raw.trim();
-        if raw.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
-        }
-
-        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
-            Some((id, revision)) => {
-                let id = id.trim();
-                let revision = revision.trim();
-                if id.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId);
-                }
-                if revision.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision);
-                }
-                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
-            }
-            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION.to_string()),
-        };
-
-        Ok(Self { id, revision })
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
-        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
-        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
-        let err = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.to_string().contains("revision"));
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index a86508d..9bc6029 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -14,26 +14,9 @@ fn step_tokens(
     session: &mut Session<ExecBackend>,
     backend: &ExecBackend,
     tokens: &[u32],
-    start_pos: usize,
     max_sequence_length: usize,
     extra_nat_chunk_size: Option<usize>,
 ) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
-    #[cfg(feature = "candle-cuda")]
-    let _range = {
-        let phase_name = match tokens.len() {
-            0 => "executor.bootstrap_step",
-            1 => "executor.decode_step",
-            _ => "executor.prefill_chunk",
-        };
-        nvtx::range!(
-            "{phase_name} start_pos={} seq_len={}",
-            start_pos,
-            tokens.len()
-        )
-    };
-    #[cfg(not(feature = "candle-cuda"))]
-    let _ = start_pos;
-
     let token_tensor = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
         .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
     let mut inputs = vec![token_tensor];
@@ -105,13 +88,11 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
     let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
     let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
-    let mut session_pos = prompt_state.len();
     let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
         Some(step_tokens(
             &mut session,
             backend,
             &[],
-            session_pos,
             max_sequence_length,
             extra_nat_chunk_size,
         )?)
@@ -131,14 +112,12 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                 &mut session,
                 backend,
                 chunk,
-                cursor,
                 max_sequence_length,
                 extra_nat_chunk_size,
             )?;
             prefill_chunks += 1;
             prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
             cursor = next_boundary;
-            session_pos = cursor;
             program.cache_checkpoint(cursor, prompt_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
 
             if cursor == prompt_tokens {
@@ -223,11 +202,9 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                 &mut session,
                 backend,
                 &[current_token],
-                session_pos,
                 max_sequence_length,
                 extra_nat_chunk_size,
             )?;
-            session_pos += 1;
         }
     }
 
@@ -251,7 +228,6 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
                     &mut session,
                     backend,
                     &[last_token],
-                    session_pos,
                     max_sequence_length,
                     extra_nat_chunk_size,
                 )?)
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
index 17f9fb4..6500169 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
 mod plan;
 mod store;
 
+pub use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
 pub use plan::Invocation;
 pub(crate) use plan::QuotePlan;
-pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, QuoteRecord, StateError};
+pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, QuoteRecord};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index b153caf..092af0c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
 use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
 
-use crate::model::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
 use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
 use crate::{DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ, ExecutorError};
 use catgrad_llm::Program;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index 512adbe..aa2504b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -3,23 +3,11 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use thiserror::Error;
+use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
 use super::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
 
-#[derive(Debug, Error)]
-pub enum StateError {
-    #[error("quote not found: {0}")]
-    QuoteNotFound(String),
-    #[error("quote expired: {0}")]
-    QuoteExpired(String),
-    #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
-    ExecutionNotFound(String),
-    #[error("output not available: {0}")]
-    OutputNotAvailable(String),
-}
-
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct QuoteRecord {
     pub invocation: Invocation,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
index 260f19d..409383a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::model::ModelSpec;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
 use catgrad::interpreter;
 use catgrad::typecheck;
 use thiserror::Error;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 0c37660..211b316 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -22,6 +22,19 @@ discovery = [
 server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
 
+# Node-side shared types: model metadata loading (ModelAssets), policies,
+# ExecutorError, state-machine error. Pulls in catgrad, catgrad-llm,
+# tokenizers, and hf-hub (non-WASM-friendly deps). Enable from the node
+# binary crates; WASM consumers (explorer frontend) leave it off.
+node = [
+    "dep:catgrad",
+    "dep:catgrad-llm",
+    "dep:serde",
+    "dep:serde_json",
+    "dep:tokenizers",
+    "dep:hf-hub",
+]
+
 [dependencies]
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
@@ -31,6 +44,12 @@ futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
 pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], optional = true }
+catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+serde = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+serde_json = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", optional = true }
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optional = true }
 
 [build-dependencies]
 tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
similarity index 76%
rename from crates/executor/src/error.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 9a311aa..60d724a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,42 @@
-use crate::backend::BackendInitError;
 use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
-use crate::state::StateError;
 use catgrad::abstract_interpreter::types::InterpreterError;
 use catgrad::interpreter::backend::BackendError;
 use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic::Status;
 
+/// Error returned when the backend fails to initialize.
+///
+/// Defined here (rather than alongside the concrete backend) so that
+/// `ExecutorError` — which the CLI carries across feature configurations —
+/// stays in a single backend-free crate.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Error)]
+#[error("{message}")]
+pub struct BackendInitError {
+    pub message: String,
+}
+
+impl BackendInitError {
+    pub fn new(message: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            message: message.into(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Errors from the in-memory quote/execution state machine.
+#[derive(Debug, Error)]
+pub enum StateError {
+    #[error("quote not found: {0}")]
+    QuoteNotFound(String),
+    #[error("quote expired: {0}")]
+    QuoteExpired(String),
+    #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
+    ExecutionNotFound(String),
+    #[error("output not available: {0}")]
+    OutputNotAvailable(String),
+}
+
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
 pub enum ExecutorError {
     #[error("executor channel closed")]
@@ -51,8 +81,7 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             }
 
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
-                ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelId
-                | ModelAssetsError::EmptyModelRevision
+                ModelAssetsError::Spec(_)
                 | ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index b608ea6..69db102 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -8,8 +8,28 @@ pub const GIT_REV: &str = match option_env!("GIT_REV") {
 pub mod discovery;
 #[cfg(feature = "client")]
 pub mod driver;
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub mod error;
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub mod model;
 pub mod pb;
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub mod policy;
 pub mod service;
+pub mod spec;
+
+pub use spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec, ModelSpecError};
+
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub use error::{BackendInitError, ExecutorError, StateError};
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub use model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
+
+/// Default bound on the in-memory execution queue carried by `hellas_executor::Executor`.
+#[cfg(feature = "node")]
+pub const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY: usize = 8;
 
 // Graph execution requests can carry full serialized model graphs for large models.
 pub const GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT: usize = 128 * 1024 * 1024;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
similarity index 75%
rename from crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 1cee66e..096e1ff 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,19 +1,21 @@
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{ChatInput, get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
-use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use crate::encode_token_ids;
+use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
 use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens};
 use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
-use super::spec::ModelSpec;
+use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
 pub struct ModelAssets {
     model: ModelSpec,
     config: Value,
     tokenizer: Tokenizer,
+    tokenizer_config: Value,
     chat_template: Option<String>,
     stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
 }
@@ -21,7 +23,8 @@ pub struct ModelAssets {
 impl ModelAssets {
     pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
         let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
-        let (config_path, tokenizer_path) = get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
+        let (config_path, tokenizer_path, tokenizer_config_path) =
+            get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
         let config_bytes =
             std::fs::read(&config_path).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
                 path: config_path.clone(),
@@ -29,6 +32,14 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             })?;
         let config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&config_bytes)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
+        let tokenizer_config_bytes = std::fs::read(&tokenizer_config_path).map_err(|source| {
+            ModelAssetsError::ReadModelConfig {
+                path: tokenizer_config_path.clone(),
+                source,
+            }
+        })?;
+        let tokenizer_config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&tokenizer_config_bytes)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
 
         let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
@@ -41,18 +52,13 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             }
         })?;
 
-        let chat_template = get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision)
-            .ok()
-            .map(|template| {
-                template
-                    .replace("{% generation %}", "")
-                    .replace("{% endgeneration %}", "")
-            });
+        let chat_template = get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision).ok();
 
         Ok(Self {
             model,
             config,
             tokenizer,
+            tokenizer_config,
             chat_template,
             stop_token_ids,
         })
@@ -91,17 +97,20 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         self.chat_template.is_some()
     }
 
-    pub fn prepare_chat(&self, request: &ChatInput) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+    pub fn prepare_chat(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
             ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
                 source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
             }
         })?;
-        let prompt = request
-            .render(template)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, &prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+            &self.tokenizer,
+            template,
+            &self.tokenizer_config,
+            messages,
+            &self.stop_token_ids,
+        )
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
     pub fn prepare_plain(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/config.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from crates/executor/src/model/config.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
similarity index 82%
rename from crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
index 667dd3b..5b22451 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -3,10 +3,12 @@ use std::path::PathBuf;
 use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiBuilder;
 use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
 
-use super::spec::ModelSpec;
+use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
-pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(
+    model: &ModelSpec,
+) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
     let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
     let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
         .ok()
@@ -37,6 +39,7 @@ pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, Pa
     };
     let config = fetch("config.json")?;
     let tokenizer = fetch("tokenizer.json")?;
+    let tokenizer_config = fetch("tokenizer_config.json")?;
 
-    Ok((config, tokenizer))
+    Ok((config, tokenizer, tokenizer_config))
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
similarity index 92%
rename from crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index 3ece00d..db0936d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 mod assets;
 mod config;
 mod hf;
-mod spec;
 
 use std::path::PathBuf;
 
@@ -10,17 +9,16 @@ use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
 
+use crate::spec::ModelSpecError;
+
 pub use assets::ModelAssets;
-pub(crate) use spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
 
 type Result<T> = std::result::Result<T, ModelAssetsError>;
 
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
 pub enum ModelAssetsError {
-    #[error("model id is empty")]
-    EmptyModelId,
-    #[error("model revision is empty")]
-    EmptyModelRevision,
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    Spec(#[from] ModelSpecError),
     #[error("failed to initialize Hugging Face API")]
     BuildHfApi {
         #[source]
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs b/crates/rpc/src/policy/download.rs
similarity index 98%
rename from crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/policy/download.rs
index 0b6c94b..fec5de3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/download.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/policy/download.rs
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ pub enum DownloadPolicy {
 
 impl DownloadPolicy {
     /// Returns `true` if this policy permits downloading the given model.
-    pub(crate) fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
+    pub fn allows_download(&self, model_id: &str) -> bool {
         match self {
             Self::Eager => true,
             Self::Skip => false,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs b/crates/rpc/src/policy/execute.rs
similarity index 98%
rename from crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/policy/execute.rs
index e1b696e..5003ab2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/policy/execute.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/policy/execute.rs
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ impl ExecutePolicy {
     /// Returns `true` if this policy permits executing a graph with the given
     /// identifiers. For LLM graphs `hf_model_id` is `Some(id)`; for raw graphs
     /// it is `None`.
-    pub(crate) fn allows_execute(&self, graph_id: &str, hf_model_id: Option<&str>) -> bool {
+    pub fn allows_execute(&self, graph_id: &str, hf_model_id: Option<&str>) -> bool {
         match self {
             Self::Eager => true,
             Self::Skip => false,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs b/crates/rpc/src/policy/glob.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from crates/executor/src/policy/glob.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/policy/glob.rs
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/policy/mod.rs
similarity index 100%
rename from crates/executor/src/policy/mod.rs
rename to crates/rpc/src/policy/mod.rs
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs b/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f175964
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,110 @@
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+pub const DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION: &str = "main";
+
+/// Parse errors for [`ModelSpec`]. Carries no external dependencies so it stays
+/// WASM-safe for consumers that only need identifier parsing.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Error, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum ModelSpecError {
+    #[error("model id is empty")]
+    EmptyId,
+    #[error("model revision is empty")]
+    EmptyRevision,
+}
+
+/// A HuggingFace-style model identifier with an optional revision.
+///
+/// Parsed from strings of the form `org/model` (revision defaults to
+/// [`DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION`]) or `org/model@revision`.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct ModelSpec {
+    pub id: String,
+    pub revision: String,
+}
+
+impl ModelSpec {
+    pub fn parse(raw: &str) -> Result<Self, ModelSpecError> {
+        let raw = raw.trim();
+        if raw.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ModelSpecError::EmptyId);
+        }
+
+        let (id, revision) = match raw.rsplit_once('@') {
+            Some((id, revision)) => {
+                let id = id.trim();
+                let revision = revision.trim();
+                if id.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelSpecError::EmptyId);
+                }
+                if revision.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ModelSpecError::EmptyRevision);
+                }
+                (id.to_string(), revision.to_string())
+            }
+            None => (raw.to_string(), DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION.to_string()),
+        };
+
+        Ok(Self { id, revision })
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for ModelSpec {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        if self.revision.is_empty() || self.revision == DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION {
+            write!(f, "{}", self.id)
+        } else {
+            write!(f, "{}@{}", self.id, self.revision)
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec, ModelSpecError};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_default_revision_when_not_specified() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parses_explicit_revision_suffix() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@refs/pr/7").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.id, "foo/bar");
+        assert_eq!(spec.revision, "refs/pr/7");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_empty_revision_suffix() {
+        assert_eq!(
+            ModelSpec::parse("foo/bar@").unwrap_err(),
+            ModelSpecError::EmptyRevision,
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn rejects_empty_id() {
+        assert_eq!(
+            ModelSpec::parse("").unwrap_err(),
+            ModelSpecError::EmptyId,
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            ModelSpec::parse("@main").unwrap_err(),
+            ModelSpecError::EmptyId,
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn display_elides_default_revision() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("org/model").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.to_string(), "org/model");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn display_renders_explicit_revision() {
+        let spec = ModelSpec::parse("org/model@v2").unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(spec.to_string(), "org/model@v2");
+    }
+}
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index 17fe6c5..91d0396 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -134,8 +134,6 @@ in {
     };
 
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
-    nixpkgs.overlays = [self.overlays.default];
-
     assertions = [
       {
         assertion = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux;
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 73e102a..c9c4698 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@
     cargoLock = {
       lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
       outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-/AvkOpPxOuHLE+dBgC8Ds1wx0IlLH09n6MKzZDdG90I=";
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-nMQly2Zgxt0UBGHquumNHOrZUnOQxm+XA1ARyqnUgiY=";
       };
     };
     inherit stdenv;
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index ab84756..c5decd3 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
   mkHellasNode = {
     executePolicy ? "skip",
     preload ? false,
+    rustLog ? "info",
   }: {
     services.hellas = {
       enable = true;
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@
       preloadWeights = lib.optionals preload [model];
       environment = {
         HF_HOME = hfHome;
-        RUST_LOG = "info";
+        RUST_LOG = rustLog;
       };
     };
   };
@@ -133,11 +134,11 @@ in {
           "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
       )
       executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node Address: //p' | tail -1"
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
       ).strip()
 
       client.succeed(
-          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli execute {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
       )
       client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
 
@@ -146,6 +147,86 @@ in {
     '';
   };
 
+  # Same two-VM setup as execute-direct, but the client is given ONLY the
+  # node-id — no --node-addr hint. Forces the CLI endpoint to resolve the
+  # executor via its attached address_lookup stack (mDNS + Pkarr DHT + n0 DNS).
+  # A passing test means discovery-only dialling works in a clean subnet;
+  # a failure means we have a local reproducer for the iroh/swarm-discovery
+  # or QUIC path-validation issue seen on real LAN.
+  execute-discovery = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
+    name = "hellas-execute-discovery";
+
+    nodes.executor = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      imports = [hellasModule];
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        (mkHellasNode {
+          executePolicy = "eager";
+          preload = true;
+          rustLog = "info,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug";
+        })
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 2;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    nodes.client = {
+      config,
+      pkgs,
+      ...
+    }: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = 1;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    testScript = ''
+      start_all()
+
+      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
+      )
+      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
+      ).strip()
+
+      # Diagnostic: interfaces + local-addr iroh/netwatch state at launch.
+      print("=== executor ip addr ===")
+      print(executor.succeed("ip addr"))
+      print("=== executor journal (first 400 lines) ===")
+      print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | head -400"))
+
+      # Run the CLI without a node-addr hint. Capture output regardless of
+      # success so we can inspect failures in the build log.
+      status = client.execute(
+          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} RUST_LOG=hellas_cli=info,tonic_iroh_transport=debug,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+      )
+
+      tail = client.succeed("tail -400 /tmp/execute.err || true")
+      print("=== client stderr (tail 400) ===")
+      print(tail)
+      exec_tail = executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | tail -400")
+      print("=== executor journal (tail 400) ===")
+      print(exec_tail)
+
+      assert status == 0, f"hellas-cli exited with status {status}"
+      client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
+    '';
+  };
+
   gateway-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
     name = "hellas-gateway-direct";
 
@@ -211,7 +292,7 @@ in {
           "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
       )
       executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node Address: //p' | tail -1"
+          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
       ).strip()
 
       gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")

From 54b85704935569284debfb208d12ec901d4e90c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:40:51 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 055/105] deps: iroh 0.98.1 migration (via path dep to
 ../tonic-iroh-transport)

iroh 0.98 reshaped the pkarr + DHT pieces:
- SecretKey::generate() no longer takes an Rng argument.
- DhtAddressLookup::builder() no longer accepts a shared pkarr::Client
  via .client() / .n0_dns_pkarr_relay(). It now takes a mainline
  DhtBuilder directly; pkarr relay resolution is a separate service
  (PkarrResolver). The presets::N0 preset already wires a
  PkarrPublisher and a DnsAddressLookup using n0 defaults, so we only
  need to register the DHT lookup here.

Simplifications:
- Drop the pkarr dependency entirely; use mainline directly for our
  standalone DhtBackend DHT handle. pkarr was only pulling in
  pkarr::Client to extract a DHT handle, which we can now get from
  mainline::Dht::client(). Removes build_shared_pkarr_client,
  n0_pkarr_relay, and the InvalidPkarrRelay/BuildPkarrClient/
  MissingDhtHandle error variants.
- tonic-iroh-transport now requires the native-defaults feature to
  keep iroh's portmapper/metrics/fast-apple-datapath/tls-ring
  default-on (iroh 0.98 made them opt-in). Switched to the path dep
  until a new tonic-iroh-transport release lands.
---
 Cargo.lock                  | 712 ++++++++++++++++++++++--------------
 Cargo.toml                  |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs  |   2 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml       |   4 +-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs |  54 +--
 5 files changed, 455 insertions(+), 323 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index db53ee9..107ba75 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -208,19 +208,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "stable_deref_trait",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "async-compat"
-version = "0.2.5"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a1ba85bc55464dcbf728b56d97e119d673f4cf9062be330a9a26f3acf504a590"
-dependencies = [
- "futures-core",
- "futures-io",
- "once_cell",
- "pin-project-lite",
- "tokio",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "async-stream"
 version = "0.3.6"
@@ -368,7 +355,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "serde_urlencoded",
  "sync_wrapper",
  "tokio",
- "tower 0.5.3",
+ "tower",
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
  "tracing",
@@ -404,12 +391,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "base32"
-version = "0.5.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "022dfe9eb35f19ebbcb51e0b40a5ab759f46ad60cadf7297e0bd085afb50e076"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "base64"
 version = "0.13.1"
@@ -501,9 +482,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "block-buffer"
-version = "0.11.0"
+version = "0.12.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "96eb4cdd6cf1b31d671e9efe75c5d1ec614776856cefbe109ca373554a6d514f"
+checksum = "cdd35008169921d80bc60d3d0ab416eecb028c4cd653352907921d95084790be"
 dependencies = [
  "hybrid-array",
 ]
@@ -587,7 +568,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "num_cpus",
  "objc2-foundation",
  "objc2-metal",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "rand_distr",
  "rayon",
  "safetensors 0.7.0",
@@ -692,6 +673,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "shlex",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cesu8"
+version = "1.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6d43a04d8753f35258c91f8ec639f792891f748a1edbd759cf1dcea3382ad83c"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cfg-if"
 version = "1.0.4"
@@ -704,6 +691,17 @@ version = "0.2.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "613afe47fcd5fac7ccf1db93babcb082c5994d996f20b8b159f2ad1658eb5724"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "chacha20"
+version = "0.10.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6f8d983286843e49675a4b7a2d174efe136dc93a18d69130dd18198a6c167601"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "cpufeatures 0.3.0",
+ "rand_core 0.10.1",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "chrono"
 version = "0.4.44"
@@ -768,6 +766,12 @@ version = "1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "c8d4a3bb8b1e0c1050499d1815f5ab16d04f0959b233085fb31653fbfc9d98f9"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cmov"
+version = "0.5.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "3f88a43d011fc4a6876cb7344703e297c71dda42494fee094d5f7c76bf13f746"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cobs"
 version = "0.3.0"
@@ -789,6 +793,16 @@ version = "1.0.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1d07550c9036bf2ae0c684c4297d503f838287c83c53686d05370d0e139ae570"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "combine"
+version = "4.6.7"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ba5a308b75df32fe02788e748662718f03fde005016435c444eea572398219fd"
+dependencies = [
+ "bytes",
+ "memchr",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "compact_str"
 version = "0.9.0"
@@ -1042,6 +1056,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "cipher",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ctutils"
+version = "0.4.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "7d5515a3834141de9eafb9717ad39eea8247b5674e6066c404e8c4b365d2a29e"
+dependencies = [
+ "cmov",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cudaforge"
 version = "0.1.5"
@@ -1084,16 +1107,16 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "curve25519-dalek"
-version = "5.0.0-pre.1"
+version = "5.0.0-pre.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "6f9200d1d13637f15a6acb71e758f64624048d85b31a5fdbfd8eca1e2687d0b7"
+checksum = "335f1947f241137a14106b6f5acc5918a5ede29c9d71d3f2cb1678d5075d9fc3"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "cpufeatures 0.2.17",
  "curve25519-dalek-derive",
- "digest 0.11.0-rc.10",
+ "digest 0.11.2",
  "fiat-crypto",
- "rand_core",
+ "rand_core 0.10.1",
  "rustc_version",
  "serde",
  "subtle",
@@ -1195,6 +1218,26 @@ version = "2.11.0"
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+[[package]]
+name = "data-encoding-macro"
+version = "0.1.20"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "3259c913752a86488b501ed8680446a5ed2d5aeac6e596cb23ba3800768ea32c"
+dependencies = [
+ "data-encoding",
+ "data-encoding-macro-internal",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "data-encoding-macro-internal"
+version = "0.1.18"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ccc2776f0c61eca1ca32528f85548abd1a4be8fb53d1b21c013e4f18da1e7090"
+dependencies = [
+ "data-encoding",
+ "syn",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "der"
 version = "0.8.0"
@@ -1287,11 +1330,11 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.11.0-rc.10"
+version = "0.11.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "afa94b64bfc6549e6e4b5a3216f22593224174083da7a90db47e951c4fb31725"
+checksum = "4850db49bf08e663084f7fb5c87d202ef91a3907271aff24a94eb97ff039153c"
 dependencies = [
- "block-buffer 0.11.0",
+ "block-buffer 0.12.0",
  "const-oid",
  "crypto-common 0.2.1",
 ]
@@ -1342,9 +1385,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.5.0"
+version = "0.8.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "09b4f5f101177ff01b8ec4ecc81eead416a8aa42819a2869311b3420fa114ffa"
+checksum = "5e2c5bd4158e66d1e215c49b837e11d62f3267b30c92f1d171c4d3105e3dc4d4"
 dependencies = [
  "libc",
  "once_cell",
@@ -1401,15 +1444,15 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "ed25519-dalek"
-version = "3.0.0-pre.1"
+version = "3.0.0-pre.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ad207ed88a133091f83224265eac21109930db09bedcad05d5252f2af2de20a1"
+checksum = "053618a4c3d3bc24f188aa660ae75a46eeab74ef07fb415c61431e5e7cd4749b"
 dependencies = [
  "curve25519-dalek",
  "ed25519",
- "rand_core",
+ "rand_core 0.10.1",
  "serde",
- "sha2 0.11.0-rc.2",
+ "sha2 0.11.0-rc.5",
  "signature",
  "subtle",
  "zeroize",
@@ -1537,18 +1580,6 @@ dependencies = [
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-[[package]]
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-version = "0.14.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4e7f34442dbe69c60fe8eaf58a8cafff81a1f278816d8ab4db255b3bef4ac3c4"
-dependencies = [
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
- "libm",
- "rand",
- "siphasher",
-]
-
 [[package]]
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 version = "2.4.1"
@@ -1620,7 +1651,7 @@ checksum = "c2d1f04709a8ac06e8e8042875a3c466cc4832d3c1a18dbcb9dba3c6e83046bc"
 dependencies = [
  "half",
  "num-traits",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "rand_distr",
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 checksum = "899def5c37c4fd7b2664648c28120ecec138e4d395b459e5ca34f9cce2dd77fd"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "js-sys",
  "libc",
  "r-efi 5.3.0",
  "wasip2",
- "wasm-bindgen",
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 checksum = "0de51e6874e94e7bf76d726fc5d13ba782deca734ff60d5bb2fb2607c7406555"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
+ "js-sys",
  "libc",
  "r-efi 6.0.0",
+ "rand_core 0.10.1",
  "wasip2",
  "wasip3",
+ "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2198,7 +2230,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "crunchy",
  "num-traits",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "rand_distr",
  "zerocopy",
 ]
@@ -2278,7 +2310,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "opentelemetry_sdk",
  "prometheus-client",
  "qrcode",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -2322,7 +2354,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "futures",
  "futures-core",
  "hf-hub 0.5.0",
- "pkarr",
+ "mainline",
  "prost",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -2352,7 +2384,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "indicatif 0.17.11",
  "libc",
  "log",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
@@ -2374,7 +2406,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "log",
  "native-tls",
  "num_cpus",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
  "reqwest 0.12.28",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
@@ -2385,26 +2417,25 @@ dependencies = [
 ]
 
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-name = "hickory-proto"
-version = "0.25.2"
+name = "hickory-net"
+version = "0.26.0-beta.4"
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-checksum = "f8a6fe56c0038198998a6f217ca4e7ef3a5e51f46163bd6dd60b5c71ca6c6502"
+checksum = "1e232f503c4cfe3f4ea6594971255ecab9f6a0080c4c8e0e17630cc701322aa4"
 dependencies = [
  "async-trait",
  "bytes",
  "cfg-if",
  "data-encoding",
- "enum-as-inner",
  "futures-channel",
  "futures-io",
  "futures-util",
  "h2",
+ "hickory-proto",
  "http",
  "idna",
  "ipnet",
- "once_cell",
- "rand",
- "ring",
+ "jni 0.22.4",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
  "rustls",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tinyvec",
@@ -2414,23 +2445,48 @@ dependencies = [
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+[[package]]
+name = "hickory-proto"
+version = "0.26.0-beta.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "fcca12171ce774c549f35510be702f4da00ef12ca486f0f2acb2ee96f2f5ca0f"
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+ "idna",
+ "ipnet",
+ "jni 0.22.4",
+ "once_cell",
+ "prefix-trie",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
+ "ring",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tinyvec",
+ "tracing",
+ "url",
+]
+
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+checksum = "1e7d2c928fa078e6640f26cf1b537b212e1688829c3944780025c7084e8bbbf6"
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  "cfg-if",
  "futures-util",
+ "hickory-net",
  "hickory-proto",
  "ipconfig",
+ "ipnet",
+ "jni 0.22.4",
  "moka",
+ "ndk-context",
  "once_cell",
  "parking_lot",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
  "resolv-conf",
  "rustls",
  "smallvec",
+ "system-configuration",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-rustls",
@@ -2526,7 +2582,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
  "tokio-rustls",
  "tower-service",
- "webpki-roots 1.0.7",
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 [[package]]
@@ -2730,11 +2785,10 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.16.2"
+version = "0.17.0"
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-checksum = "516893339c97f6011282d5825ac94fc1c7aad5cad26bdc2d0cee068c0bf97f97"
+checksum = "bac9a3c8278f43b4cd8463380f4a25653ac843e5b177e1d3eaf849cc9ba10d4d"
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  "bytes",
  "futures",
@@ -2743,7 +2797,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "hyper",
  "hyper-util",
  "log",
- "rand",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
  "tokio",
  "url",
  "xmltree",
@@ -2865,6 +2919,9 @@ name = "ipnet"
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+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iri-string"
@@ -2878,24 +2935,28 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.97.0"
+version = "0.98.1"
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-checksum = "feb56e7e4b0ec7fba7efa6a236b016a52b5d927d50244aceb9e20566159b1a32"
+checksum = "9382a37668c84823e94b52eee462b3133ca7252a28de5f619a989d48b69cb30b"
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+ "blake3",
  "bytes",
  "cfg_aliases",
+ "ctutils",
  "data-encoding",
  "derive_more",
  "ed25519-dalek",
  "futures-util",
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "getrandom 0.4.2",
  "hickory-resolver",
  "http",
  "ipnet",
  "iroh-base",
+ "iroh-dns",
  "iroh-metrics",
  "iroh-relay",
+ "mainline",
  "n0-error",
  "n0-future",
  "n0-watcher",
@@ -2905,12 +2966,11 @@ dependencies = [
  "noq-udp",
  "papaya",
  "pin-project",
- "pkarr",
  "pkcs8",
  "portable-atomic",
  "portmapper",
- "rand",
- "reqwest 0.12.28",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
+ "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "rustc-hash",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
@@ -2919,7 +2979,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "smallvec",
  "strum",
  "swarm-discovery",
- "sync_wrapper",
  "time",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
@@ -2932,24 +2991,40 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.97.0"
+version = "0.98.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "55a354e3396b62c14717ee807dfee9a7f43f6dad47e4ac0fd1d49f1ffad14ef0"
+checksum = "738865784637830fb14204ebd3047922db83bc1816a59027af29579b9c27bd99"
 dependencies = [
  "curve25519-dalek",
  "data-encoding",
+ "data-encoding-macro",
  "derive_more",
- "digest 0.11.0-rc.10",
+ "digest 0.11.2",
  "ed25519-dalek",
+ "getrandom 0.4.2",
  "n0-error",
- "rand_core",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
  "serde",
- "sha2 0.11.0-rc.2",
+ "sha2 0.11.0-rc.5",
  "url",
  "zeroize",
  "zeroize_derive",
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+[[package]]
+name = "iroh-dns"
+version = "0.98.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ca474630d1e62ddef83149db6babe6a1055d901df9054349d31b22df99811b92"
+dependencies = [
+ "derive_more",
+ "iroh-base",
+ "n0-error",
+ "n0-future",
+ "simple-dns",
+ "strum",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh-metrics"
 version = "0.38.3"
@@ -2980,22 +3055,23 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "iroh-relay"
-version = "0.97.0"
+version = "0.98.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d786b260cadfe82ae0b6a9e372e8c78949096a06c857d1c3521355cefced0f55"
+checksum = "4aa6e9a7277bfbb439739c52b57eb5f9288030983928412022b8e94a43d4d838"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "bytes",
  "cfg_aliases",
  "data-encoding",
  "derive_more",
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "getrandom 0.4.2",
  "hickory-resolver",
  "http",
  "http-body-util",
  "hyper",
  "hyper-util",
  "iroh-base",
+ "iroh-dns",
  "iroh-metrics",
  "lru",
  "n0-error",
@@ -3004,10 +3080,9 @@ dependencies = [
  "noq-proto",
  "num_enum",
  "pin-project",
- "pkarr",
  "postcard",
- "rand",
- "reqwest 0.12.28",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
+ "reqwest 0.13.1",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
  "serde",
@@ -3022,7 +3097,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "vergen-gitcl",
  "webpki-roots 1.0.7",
  "ws_stream_wasm",
- "z32",
 ]
 
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@@ -3046,6 +3120,80 @@ version = "1.0.18"
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 checksum = "8f42a60cbdf9a97f5d2305f08a87dc4e09308d1276d28c869c684d7777685682"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "jni"
+version = "0.21.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1a87aa2bb7d2af34197c04845522473242e1aa17c12f4935d5856491a7fb8c97"
+dependencies = [
+ "cesu8",
+ "cfg-if",
+ "combine",
+ "jni-sys 0.3.1",
+ "log",
+ "thiserror 1.0.69",
+ "walkdir",
+ "windows-sys 0.45.0",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "jni"
+version = "0.22.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "5efd9a482cf3a427f00d6b35f14332adc7902ce91efb778580e180ff90fa3498"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "combine",
+ "jni-macros",
+ "jni-sys 0.4.1",
+ "log",
+ "simd_cesu8",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "walkdir",
+ "windows-link",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "jni-macros"
+version = "0.22.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "a00109accc170f0bdb141fed3e393c565b6f5e072365c3bd58f5b062591560a3"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "rustc_version",
+ "simd_cesu8",
+ "syn",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "jni-sys"
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+name = "windows-sys"
+version = "0.45.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "75283be5efb2831d37ea142365f009c02ec203cd29a3ebecbc093d52315b66d0"
+dependencies = [
+ "windows-targets 0.42.2",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-sys"
 version = "0.52.0"
@@ -7013,6 +7128,21 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows-targets"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8e5180c00cd44c9b1c88adb3693291f1cd93605ded80c250a75d472756b4d071"
+dependencies = [
+ "windows_aarch64_gnullvm 0.42.2",
+ "windows_aarch64_msvc 0.42.2",
+ "windows_i686_gnu 0.42.2",
+ "windows_i686_msvc 0.42.2",
+ "windows_x86_64_gnu 0.42.2",
+ "windows_x86_64_gnullvm 0.42.2",
+ "windows_x86_64_msvc 0.42.2",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows-targets"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7055,6 +7185,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "597a5118570b68bc08d8d59125332c54f1ba9d9adeedeef5b99b02ba2b0698f8"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7067,6 +7203,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a9d8416fa8b42f5c947f8482c43e7d89e73a173cead56d044f6a56104a6d1b53"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e08e8864a60f06ef0d0ff4ba04124db8b0fb3be5776a5cd47641e942e58c4d43"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_aarch64_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7079,6 +7221,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "b9d782e804c2f632e395708e99a94275910eb9100b2114651e04744e9b125006"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_i686_gnu"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c61d927d8da41da96a81f029489353e68739737d3beca43145c8afec9a31a84f"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_gnu"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7103,6 +7251,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "fa7359d10048f68ab8b09fa71c3daccfb0e9b559aed648a8f95469c27057180c"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_i686_msvc"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "44d840b6ec649f480a41c8d80f9c65108b92d89345dd94027bfe06ac444d1060"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_i686_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7115,6 +7269,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "1e7ac75179f18232fe9c285163565a57ef8d3c89254a30685b57d83a38d326c2"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8de912b8b8feb55c064867cf047dda097f92d51efad5b491dfb98f6bbb70cb36"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnu"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7127,6 +7287,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "9c3842cdd74a865a8066ab39c8a7a473c0778a3f29370b5fd6b4b9aa7df4a499"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "26d41b46a36d453748aedef1486d5c7a85db22e56aff34643984ea85514e94a3"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_gnullvm"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7139,6 +7305,12 @@ version = "0.53.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0ffa179e2d07eee8ad8f57493436566c7cc30ac536a3379fdf008f47f6bb7ae1"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
+version = "0.42.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "9aec5da331524158c6d1a4ac0ab1541149c0b9505fde06423b02f5ef0106b9f0"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "windows_x86_64_msvc"
 version = "0.52.6"
@@ -7368,12 +7540,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "synstructure",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "z32"
-version = "1.3.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "2164e798d9e3d84ee2c91139ace54638059a3b23e361f5c11781c2c6459bde0f"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "zerocopy"
 version = "0.8.48"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 7dc7d6e..80a0a80 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = {path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/discovery", default-features = false, features = ["otel"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/iroh-0.98", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
index 8e5aa4c..00081ba 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ fn create_new(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     create_dir_restricted(dir)
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to create identity directory {}", dir.display()))?;
 
-    let key = SecretKey::generate(&mut rand::rng());
+    let key = SecretKey::generate();
     let bytes = key.to_bytes();
 
     // Write to a temp file, then atomic rename. If rename fails because another
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 211b316..39823ea 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ client = ["tonic/channel"]
 discovery = [
     "client",
     "dep:futures",
-    "dep:pkarr",
+    "dep:mainline",
     "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
 futures-core = "0.3"
 futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
-pkarr = { version = "5", optional = true }
+mainline = { version = "6", optional = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index fcb3461..6dc5728 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
-use pkarr::Client as PkarrClient;
-use pkarr::mainline::Dht;
+use mainline::Dht;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::Endpoint;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
@@ -9,9 +8,6 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::AddressLookupBuilderError;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
-use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::{
-    N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD, N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING,
-};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{BindError, EndpointError, presets};
 
 pub struct DiscoveryBindings {
@@ -41,16 +37,7 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
         #[source]
         source: std::io::Error,
     },
-    #[error("failed to initialize pkarr client")]
-    BuildPkarrClient {
-        #[source]
-        source: pkarr::errors::BuildError,
-    },
-    #[error("invalid pkarr relay URL: {relay}")]
-    InvalidPkarrRelay { relay: &'static str },
-    #[error("shared pkarr client has no DHT handle")]
-    MissingDhtHandle,
-    #[error("failed to initialize pkarr+DHT discovery")]
+    #[error("failed to initialize DHT address lookup")]
     BuildPkarrLookup {
         #[source]
         source: AddressLookupBuilderError,
@@ -62,14 +49,6 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
     },
 }
 
-fn n0_pkarr_relay() -> &'static str {
-    if std::env::var_os("IROH_FORCE_STAGING_RELAYS").is_some() {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_STAGING
-    } else {
-        N0_DNS_PKARR_RELAY_PROD
-    }
-}
-
 impl DiscoveryBindings {
     pub fn client(endpoint_id: EndpointId) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
         let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
@@ -97,19 +76,19 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
         address_lookup.add(mdns.clone());
 
-        let shared_pkarr = build_shared_pkarr_client()?;
-        let dht = Arc::new(shared_pkarr.dht().ok_or(DiscoveryError::MissingDhtHandle)?);
+        // Standalone DHT handle for the sharded-service DhtBackend; iroh's
+        // DhtAddressLookup builds its own Dht internally (0.98 changed the
+        // constructor to take a DhtBuilder rather than a shared pkarr client).
+        let dht = Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient { source })?);
 
-        let mut pkarr = DhtAddressLookup::builder()
-            .client(shared_pkarr)
-            .n0_dns_pkarr_relay();
+        let mut dht_lookup = DhtAddressLookup::builder();
         if !publish_pkarr {
-            pkarr = pkarr.no_publish();
+            dht_lookup = dht_lookup.no_publish();
         }
-        let pkarr = pkarr
+        let dht_lookup = dht_lookup
             .build()
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrLookup { source })?;
-        address_lookup.add(pkarr);
+        address_lookup.add(dht_lookup);
 
         Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
     }
@@ -130,19 +109,6 @@ impl DiscoveryEndpoint {
     }
 }
 
-fn build_shared_pkarr_client() -> Result<PkarrClient, DiscoveryError> {
-    let mut builder = PkarrClient::builder();
-    builder.no_default_network();
-    builder.dht(|dht| dht);
-    let relay = n0_pkarr_relay();
-    builder
-        .relays(&[relay])
-        .map_err(|_| DiscoveryError::InvalidPkarrRelay { relay })?;
-    builder
-        .build()
-        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildPkarrClient { source })
-}
-
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;

From a5e7fd64c3513726fb7255f2535c8165b5bc4a4e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:43:31 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 056/105] chore: nix cleanup

---
 Cargo.lock                               | 28 ++++++--
 Cargo.toml                               |  4 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                    | 24 ++++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs |  8 +--
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs           |  6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs           |  2 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs              | 28 ++++----
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                   |  4 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                    | 10 ++-
 flake.nix                                |  4 +-
 nix/default.nix                          | 86 +++++++++++++---------
 nix/docker.nix                           | 63 +++++++++--------
 nix/modules/default.nix                  | 26 +++++--
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix             | 11 ++-
 nix/modules/nixos.nix                    | 12 +++-
 nix/package.nix                          | 90 +++++++++++++++---------
 nix/tests/default.nix                    | 12 ++--
 17 files changed, 251 insertions(+), 167 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 107ba75..546c420 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -625,7 +625,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#97d4134f46654119deac4389d63a9e91b8e11067"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#e6cddcd58c80e5f75fc8924ac137c178801c0182"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "half",
@@ -636,7 +636,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#97d4134f46654119deac4389d63a9e91b8e11067"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#e6cddcd58c80e5f75fc8924ac137c178801c0182"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
@@ -1580,6 +1580,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "zune-inflate",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "fancy-regex"
+version = "0.14.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6e24cb5a94bcae1e5408b0effca5cd7172ea3c5755049c5f3af4cd283a165298"
+dependencies = [
+ "bit-set",
+ "regex-automata",
+ "regex-syntax",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "fastrand"
 version = "2.4.1"
@@ -2540,9 +2551,9 @@ checksum = "df3b46402a9d5adb4c86a0cf463f42e19994e3ee891101b1841f30a545cb49a9"
 
 [[package]]
 name = "hybrid-array"
-version = "0.4.10"
+version = "0.4.11"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "3944cf8cf766b40e2a1a333ee5e9b563f854d5fa49d6a8ca2764e97c6eddb214"
+checksum = "08d46837a0ed51fe95bd3b05de33cd64a1ee88fc797477ca48446872504507c5"
 dependencies = [
  "typenum",
 ]
@@ -5192,9 +5203,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "rustls-pki-types"
-version = "1.14.0"
+version = "1.14.1"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "be040f8b0a225e40375822a563fa9524378b9d63112f53e19ffff34df5d33fdd"
+checksum = "30a7197ae7eb376e574fe940d068c30fe0462554a3ddbe4eca7838e049c937a9"
 dependencies = [
  "web-time",
  "zeroize",
@@ -5975,6 +5986,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "dary_heap",
  "derive_builder",
  "esaxx-rs",
+ "fancy-regex",
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
  "indicatif 0.17.11",
@@ -6202,7 +6214,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.9.0"
+version = "0.9.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ff3f91fdc7b00dd588c7ead4d969bbc1645ef407fbe6b868c01ba8cc2d3fe95f"
 dependencies = [
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 80a0a80..7a42b19 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -23,8 +23,8 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/iroh-0.98", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 4fe279c..be5d824 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = ["client", "local"]
+default = ["client"]
 # Remote-only client: no local executor, no tensor backend. Still pulls
 # `hellas-rpc/node` so the CLI can prepare prompts via ModelAssets and
 # configure policies without spawning a local executor.
@@ -23,10 +23,21 @@ client = [
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
-# Adds the candle-backed local executor actor.
-local = ["client", "dep:hellas-executor", "hellas-executor/candle"]
-serve = ["local", "hellas-rpc/server", "tonic-iroh-transport/server"]
-cuda = ["local", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+
+# Internal umbrella pulled in by every backend feature. Not user-facing:
+# picking a backend (candle-cpu / cuda / candle-metal) activates `_backend`
+# which adds the local executor actor and the RPC server bits so the binary
+# can `serve`.
+_backend = [
+    "client",
+    "dep:hellas-executor",
+    "hellas-rpc/server",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/server",
+]
+
+candle-cpu   = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle"]
+cuda         = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+candle-metal = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -56,9 +67,6 @@ minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
 qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
 rand = "0.9"
 
-[target.'cfg(target_os = "macos")'.dependencies]
-hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true, features = ["candle-metal"] }
-
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 53dc7a3..014f736 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@ use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 use hellas_executor::Executor;
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ pub(super) struct HttpError {
 impl GatewayState {
     pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
             {
                 ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
                     Executor::spawn(
@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
                 )
                 .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
             }
-            #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
             {
                 let _ = options.queue_size;
                 anyhow::bail!(
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 875b90a..44b9e48 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -36,15 +36,15 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
     };
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
     let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-        #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+        #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
         {
             ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
                 .with_secret_key(secret_key)
         }
-        #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
         {
             anyhow::bail!(
-                "this build was compiled without the 'local' feature; --local / --verify-local unavailable"
+                "this build has no backend; --local / --verify-local require e.g. --features candle-cpu"
             );
         }
     } else {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index ca95f04..de7a10f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -4,5 +4,5 @@ pub mod gateway;
 pub mod llm;
 pub mod monitor;
 pub mod rpc;
-#[cfg(feature = "serve")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 55d6173..db0dd47 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 use anyhow::Context;
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 use anyhow::anyhow;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::FuturesUnordered;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
 
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
-    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
     secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 }
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ pub struct ExecutionOutput {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
-    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
         Self {
             local_executor: Some(local_executor),
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         self
     }
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     pub fn spawn_default_local(queue_capacity: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         let local_executor =
             Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::Eager, ExecutePolicy::Eager, queue_capacity)
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
     }
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     fn require_local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
         self.local_executor
             .clone()
@@ -231,7 +231,7 @@ impl PreparedExecution {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 enum PreparedRoute {
-    #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     Local {
         executor: ExecutorHandle,
         quote_id: String,
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
         route: &ExecutionRoute,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         match route {
-            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
             ExecutionRoute::Local => {
                 let mut executor = runtime.require_local_executor()?;
                 executor
@@ -292,9 +292,9 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     quote_id: quote.quote_id,
                 })
             }
-            #[cfg(not(feature = "local"))]
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
             ExecutionRoute::Local => anyhow::bail!(
-                "local execution requested but this build was compiled without the 'local' feature"
+                "local execution requested but this build has no backend; rebuild with e.g. --features candle-cpu, cuda, or candle-metal"
             ),
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
                 let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
@@ -316,7 +316,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     #[instrument(skip_all)]
     async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match self {
-            #[cfg(feature = "local")]
+            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
             PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
                 execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
             }
@@ -759,7 +759,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
     }))
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "local")]
+#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
 fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
     let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
     if revision.is_empty() {
@@ -837,7 +837,7 @@ mod tests {
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(all(test, feature = "local"))]
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "_backend"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
     use hellas_rpc::error::ExecutorError;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 66e6f25..c91deab 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ struct Cli {
 
 #[derive(Subcommand)]
 enum Commands {
-    #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
     /// Run the RPC server
     Serve {
         /// Port to listen on (auto-selects if not specified or if in use)
@@ -177,7 +177,7 @@ async fn main() {
     };
 
     let result = match cli.command {
-        #[cfg(feature = "serve")]
+        #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
         Commands::Serve {
             port,
             download_policy,
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 39823ea..23bf523 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -21,11 +21,6 @@ discovery = [
 ]
 server = ["tonic/server"]
 compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
-
-# Node-side shared types: model metadata loading (ModelAssets), policies,
-# ExecutorError, state-machine error. Pulls in catgrad, catgrad-llm,
-# tokenizers, and hf-hub (non-WASM-friendly deps). Enable from the node
-# binary crates; WASM consumers (explorer frontend) leave it off.
 node = [
     "dep:catgrad",
     "dep:catgrad-llm",
@@ -48,9 +43,12 @@ catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], op
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 serde = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-tokenizers = { version = "0.21", optional = true }
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", default-features = false, features = ["progressbar", "fancy-regex"], optional = true }
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optional = true }
 
+[target.'cfg(not(any(target_env = "musl", target_os = "windows")))'.dependencies]
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = ["onig", "esaxx_fast"], optional = true }
+
 [build-dependencies]
 tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
 
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 9fb78a6..1820ce0 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -43,8 +43,8 @@
 
     overlays.default = final: _prev: {
       hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
-      hellas-serve = self.packages.${final.system}.server;
-      hellas-cuda = self.packages.${final.system}.server-cuda;
+      hellas-cpu = self.packages.${final.system}.cli-cpu;
+      hellas-cuda = self.packages.${final.system}.cli-cuda;
     };
 
     nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 5519219..b23aa32 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -5,18 +5,14 @@
   rust-overlay,
   catgrad,
 }: let
-  package = import ./package.nix {
+  nativePkg = import ./package.nix {
     inherit self system nixpkgs rust-overlay;
   };
   inherit
-    (package)
+    (nativePkg)
     pkgs
     lib
     rustToolchain
-    rustPlatform
-    commonArgs
-    cli
-    server
     devShellPackages
     envShellHook
     ;
@@ -29,36 +25,64 @@
     inherit pkgs lib;
   };
 
+  packagesFor = crossSystem: let
+    pkgSpec = import ./package.nix {
+      inherit self system nixpkgs rust-overlay crossSystem;
+    };
+    hostPlatform = pkgSpec.pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform;
+  in
+    {
+      cli = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
+        buildInputs = [];
+        doCheck = false;
+      };
+      cli-cpu = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
+        buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
+        buildFeatures = ["candle-cpu"];
+        doCheck = false;
+      };
+    }
+    // lib.optionalAttrs hostPlatform.isDarwin {
+      cli-metal = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
+        buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
+        buildFeatures = ["candle-metal"];
+        doCheck = false;
+      };
+    };
+
+  crossTargets = {
+    "aarch64-linux" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.aarch64-multiplatform;
+    "riscv64-linux" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.riscv64;
+    "x86_64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.musl64 // {isStatic = true;};
+    "aarch64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.aarch64-multiplatform-musl // {isStatic = true;};
+    "x86_64-windows" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.mingwW64;
+  };
+
+  nativePackages = packagesFor null;
+  crossOutputs = lib.mapAttrs (_: spec: packagesFor spec) crossTargets;
+
   linuxOutputs =
     if pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux
     then let
       docker = import ./docker.nix {
-        inherit
-          pkgs
-          lib
-          rustPlatform
-          commonArgs
-          rustToolchain
-          catgrad
-          system
-          server
-          ;
+        inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain catgrad system;
+        mkHellasPackage = nativePkg.mkHellasPackage;
+        cliCpu = nativePackages.cli-cpu;
       };
 
       nixosTests = import ./tests {
-        inherit self pkgs lib server;
+        inherit self pkgs lib;
+        package = nativePackages.cli-cpu;
       };
     in {
       packages =
-        lib.mapAttrs'
+        {cli-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;}
+        // lib.mapAttrs'
         (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value)
         docker.dockerImages
         // lib.mapAttrs'
-        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "server-${name}" value)
-        docker.cudaServerPackages
-        // {
-          server-cuda = docker.defaultCudaServer;
-        };
+        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-cuda-${name}" value)
+        docker.cudaCliPackages;
 
       apps = {
         "docker-push-all" = {
@@ -67,7 +91,7 @@
         };
       };
 
-      devShells = rec {
+      devShells = {
         cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
           packages = devShellPackages;
           shellHook = envShellHook;
@@ -80,8 +104,6 @@
             ;
           LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
         };
-
-        "server-cuda" = cuda;
       };
 
       checks = nixosTests;
@@ -96,9 +118,10 @@
     };
 in {
   packages =
-    {
-      default = cli;
-      inherit cli server;
+    nativePackages
+    // {
+      default = nativePackages.cli;
+      cross = crossOutputs;
       "hf-cache-smollm2-135m-instruct" = testsLib.smolLm2InstructCache;
     }
     // linuxOutputs.packages;
@@ -124,11 +147,6 @@ in {
         packages = devShellPackages;
         shellHook = envShellHook;
       };
-
-      server = pkgs.mkShell {
-        packages = devShellPackages;
-        shellHook = envShellHook;
-      };
     }
     // linuxOutputs.devShells;
 
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index e5d3f6e..36ed892 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -1,12 +1,11 @@
 {
   pkgs,
   lib,
-  rustPlatform,
-  commonArgs,
+  mkHellasPackage,
   rustToolchain,
   catgrad,
   system,
-  server,
+  cliCpu,
 }: let
   imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
   runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib openssl glibc];
@@ -49,7 +48,7 @@
       cudaCapability = v.sm;
     };
 
-  mkServerRuntime = {
+  mkCliRuntime = {
     name,
     pkg,
     sourceBin,
@@ -94,38 +93,40 @@
       };
     };
 
-  serverRuntime = mkServerRuntime {
-    name = "hellas-server-runtime";
-    pkg = server;
+  cliCpuRuntime = mkCliRuntime {
+    name = "hellas-cli-cpu-runtime";
+    pkg = cliCpu;
     sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
   mkCudaImage = v: let
     cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
-    serverCuda = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs
-      // {
-        buildFeatures = ["serve" "cuda"];
-        nativeBuildInputs = commonArgs.nativeBuildInputs ++ [pkgs.makeWrapper] ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-        buildInputs = commonArgs.buildInputs ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-        inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-        doCheck = false;
-        postInstall = ''
-          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-              wrapProgram "$bin" \
-                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-            fi
-          done
-        '';
-      });
-    runtime = mkServerRuntime {
-      name = "hellas-server-${v.tag}-runtime";
-      pkg = serverCuda;
+    cliCuda = mkHellasPackage {
+      buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
+      buildFeatures = ["cuda"];
+      doCheck = false;
+      nativeBuildInputs =
+        (with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld makeWrapper])
+        ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+      buildInputs = [pkgs.openssl] ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+      postInstall = ''
+        for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+          if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+            wrapProgram "$bin" \
+              --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+          fi
+        done
+      '';
+    };
+    runtime = mkCliRuntime {
+      name = "hellas-cli-${v.tag}-runtime";
+      pkg = cliCuda;
       sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
     };
   in {
     inherit cudaEnv;
-    server = serverCuda;
+    cli = cliCuda;
     image = mkServerImage {
       imageTag = v.tag;
       runtimePkg = runtime;
@@ -146,7 +147,7 @@
     {
       cpu = mkServerImage {
         imageTag = "cpu";
-        runtimePkg = serverRuntime;
+        runtimePkg = cliCpuRuntime;
       };
     }
     // lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.image) cudaImages;
@@ -160,9 +161,9 @@
       '')
       dockerImages);
   };
-  cudaServerPackages = lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.server) cudaImages;
-  defaultCudaServer = defaultCuda.server;
+  cudaCliPackages = lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.cli) cudaImages;
+  defaultCudaCli = defaultCuda.cli;
 in {
   defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
-  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaServerPackages defaultCudaServer;
+  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaCliPackages defaultCudaCli;
 }
diff --git a/nix/modules/default.nix b/nix/modules/default.nix
index 90275cf..df6e76d 100644
--- a/nix/modules/default.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/default.nix
@@ -1,10 +1,24 @@
-{self}: let
-  mkPackageDefault = pkgs: packageName: self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system}.${packageName};
-in {
+{self}: rec {
+  # Pick the best available hellas CLI variant for the target system:
+  #   Darwin         → cli-metal
+  #   Linux + cuda   → cli-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
+  #   otherwise      → cli-cpu
+  # Each step checks the package set for membership so a missing variant
+  # falls through instead of erroring.
+  pickCliPackage = pkgs: let
+    pkgSet = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system};
+    isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
+    cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
+  in
+    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-metal
+    then pkgSet.cli-metal
+    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-cuda
+    then pkgSet.cli-cuda
+    else pkgSet.cli-cpu;
+
   mkCommonOptions = {
     lib,
-    pkgs,
-    packageName,
+    package,
     packageDescription,
   }: let
     inherit (lib) mkOption types;
@@ -17,7 +31,7 @@ in {
   in {
     package = mkOption {
       type = types.package;
-      default = mkPackageDefault pkgs packageName;
+      default = package;
       description = packageDescription;
     };
     environment = mkOption {
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
index 16335e3..19430d8 100644
--- a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -26,9 +26,14 @@
 in {
   options.programs.hellas =
     common.mkCommonOptions {
-      inherit lib pkgs;
-      packageName = "cli";
-      packageDescription = "Package providing the hellas CLI.";
+      inherit lib;
+      package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
+      packageDescription = ''
+        The hellas CLI package. Defaults to the best backend variant for
+        the host: cli-metal on Darwin, cli-cuda when `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport`
+        is enabled on Linux, otherwise cli-cpu. Override to `pkgs.hellas`
+        (lean remote-only) if you don't want a local backend.
+      '';
     }
     // {
       enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas CLI";
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index 91d0396..ce86f2f 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -38,9 +38,15 @@
 in {
   options.services.hellas =
     common.mkCommonOptions {
-      inherit lib pkgs;
-      packageName = "server";
-      packageDescription = "Package providing the hellas CLI with server support.";
+      inherit lib;
+      package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
+      packageDescription = ''
+        The hellas CLI used to run the serve daemon. Defaults to the best
+        backend variant for the host: cli-metal on Darwin, cli-cuda when
+        `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport` is enabled on Linux, otherwise cli-cpu.
+        Override to a specific SM build (e.g. `pkgs.hellas.cli-cuda-cuda12-sm80`)
+        to pin a particular GPU generation.
+      '';
     }
     // {
       enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index c9c4698..336b229 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -3,19 +3,36 @@
   system,
   nixpkgs,
   rust-overlay,
+  # When set, builds everything for this target triple via `pkgsCross`.
+  # Leave null for native builds.
+  crossSystem ? null,
 }: let
   repoRoot = ../.;
   overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
-  pkgs = import nixpkgs {
-    inherit system overlays;
-    config.allowUnfree = true;
-  };
+  pkgs = import nixpkgs ({
+      inherit system overlays;
+      config.allowUnfree = true;
+    }
+    // nixpkgs.lib.optionalAttrs (crossSystem != null) {inherit crossSystem;});
   lib = pkgs.lib;
 
-  rustToolchain = pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml;
+  isCross = crossSystem != null;
+  targetTriple = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.rust.rustcTarget;
+
+  rustToolchain =
+    (pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml).override
+    {
+      targets = lib.optional isCross targetTriple;
+    };
+
+  # clangStdenv avoids the GCC 15 ICE in zstd-sys (gimple_lower_bitint crash).
+  # Under pkgsCross this is the *target* stdenv.
+  stdenv = pkgs.clangStdenv;
+
   rustPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
     rustc = rustToolchain;
     cargo = rustToolchain;
+    inherit stdenv;
   };
 
   buildSrc = lib.cleanSourceWith {
@@ -34,10 +51,8 @@
       && !lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
   };
 
-  # Use clang stdenv to avoid GCC 15 ICE in zstd-sys (gimple_lower_bitint crash)
-  stdenv = pkgs.clangStdenv;
   workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
-  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
+  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
 
   devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
     rustToolchain
@@ -57,34 +72,40 @@
 
   rev = self.rev or self.dirtyRev or "unknown";
 
-  commonArgs = {
-    pname = "hellas";
-    version = "0.1.0";
-    src = buildSrc;
-    cargoLock = {
-      lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
-      outputHashes = {
-        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-nMQly2Zgxt0UBGHquumNHOrZUnOQxm+XA1ARyqnUgiY=";
-      };
-    };
-    inherit stdenv;
-    auditable = false;
-    RUST_MIN_STACK = "16777216";
-    GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
-    buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
-    nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
-    checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
-    separateDebugInfo = true;
-    meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
+  rustEnvTarget = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.rust.cargoEnvVarTarget;
+
+  crossEnv = lib.optionalAttrs isCross {
+    CARGO_BUILD_TARGET = targetTriple;
+    "CARGO_TARGET_${rustEnvTarget}_LINKER" = "${stdenv.cc}/bin/${stdenv.cc.targetPrefix}cc";
   };
 
-  cli = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage commonArgs;
-  server = rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (
-    commonArgs
-    // {
-      buildFeatures = ["serve"];
+  commonArgs =
+    {
+      pname = "hellas";
+      version = "0.1.0";
+      src = buildSrc;
+      cargoLock = {
+        lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
+        outputHashes = {
+          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-WAuFgZGG4fIDkz2gZAN/oPiVg5DwHGiiPPykHMA/2yc=";
+        };
+      };
+      inherit stdenv;
+      auditable = false;
+      RUST_MIN_STACK = "16777216";
+      GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
+      buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
+      nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
+      checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
+      separateDebugInfo = true;
+      # stdenv's default stripDebugList only does --strip-debug on bin/;
+      # stripAllList promotes it to --strip-all so .symtab goes too.
+      stripAllList = ["bin"];
+      meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
     }
-  );
+    // crossEnv;
+
+  mkHellasPackage = overrides: rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // overrides);
 
   envShellHook = ''
     if [ -f .env ]; then
@@ -101,8 +122,7 @@ in {
     rustPlatform
     buildSrc
     commonArgs
-    cli
-    server
+    mkHellasPackage
     devShellPackages
     envShellHook
     ;
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index c5decd3..2060f5e 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   self,
   pkgs,
   lib,
-  server,
+  package,
 }: let
   testsLib = import ./lib.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib;
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@
     curl
     jq
     gnugrep
-    server
+    package
   ];
 
   baseNode = {
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
   }: {
     services.hellas = {
       enable = true;
-      package = server;
+      inherit package;
       port = executorPort;
       downloadPolicy = "skip";
       inherit executePolicy;
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
   };
 
   gatewayLauncher = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher" ''
-    exec ${server}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
+    exec ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
       --host=0.0.0.0 \
       --port=${toString gatewayPort} \
       --retries=1 \
@@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ in {
       ).strip()
 
       client.succeed(
-          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
       )
       client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
 
@@ -212,7 +212,7 @@ in {
       # Run the CLI without a node-addr hint. Capture output regardless of
       # success so we can inspect failures in the build log.
       status = client.execute(
-          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} RUST_LOG=hellas_cli=info,tonic_iroh_transport=debug,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug timeout 300 ${server}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} RUST_LOG=hellas_cli=info,tonic_iroh_transport=debug,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
       )
 
       tail = client.succeed("tail -400 /tmp/execute.err || true")

From 0418776c2c93e545d76671f8143c7980d21dac1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:10:27 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 057/105] nix: refactor, add static/cross builds, add HF cache
 packages

---
 flake.lock                   |  18 +-
 flake.nix                    |   4 +-
 nix/default.nix              | 126 ++++++-----
 nix/docker.nix               |  12 +-
 nix/modules/default.nix      |  16 +-
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix |   7 +-
 nix/modules/nixos.nix        |  38 ++--
 nix/package.nix              |  47 +---
 nix/tests/default.nix        | 424 ++++++++++++++++++-----------------
 nix/tests/lib.nix            |  56 +++--
 10 files changed, 365 insertions(+), 383 deletions(-)

diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index deaf55a..83bce3a 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1775070916,
-        "narHash": "sha256-ouLpWxYmLk7YzrMG7+jqsqbEfvmwlsBu+gMz5FP/jI8=",
+        "lastModified": 1777045359,
+        "narHash": "sha256-LWSm9EjAb6usIkBf7x38MNGaCx0GYWEKxst3EoGfvCY=",
         "owner": "hellas-ai",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "ad2b88359c14393aa2e64e70846d79411533ed59",
+        "rev": "d66374ba63aad25bb5c257b7fd5787380fd5a56b",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -41,11 +41,11 @@
     },
     "nixpkgs": {
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1774709303,
-        "narHash": "sha256-D3Q07BbIA2KnTcSXIqqu9P586uWxN74zNoCH3h2ESHg=",
+        "lastModified": 1776877367,
+        "narHash": "sha256-EHq1/OX139R1RvBzOJ0aMRT3xnWyqtHBRUBuO1gFzjI=",
         "owner": "NixOS",
         "repo": "nixpkgs",
-        "rev": "8110df5ad7abf5d4c0f6fb0f8f978390e77f9685",
+        "rev": "0726a0ecb6d4e08f6adced58726b95db924cef57",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1775013181,
-        "narHash": "sha256-zPrt6oNM1r/RO5bWYaZ3hthfG9vzkr6kQdoqDd5x4Qw=",
+        "lastModified": 1777000482,
+        "narHash": "sha256-CZ5FKUSA8FCJf0h9GWdPJXoVVDL9H5yC74GkVc5ubIM=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "e8046c1d9ccadd497c2344d8fa49dab62f22f7be",
+        "rev": "403c09094a877e6c4816462d00b1a56ff8198e06",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 1820ce0..de6489d 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -42,9 +42,7 @@
     nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
 
     overlays.default = final: _prev: {
-      hellas = self.packages.${final.system}.cli;
-      hellas-cpu = self.packages.${final.system}.cli-cpu;
-      hellas-cuda = self.packages.${final.system}.cli-cuda;
+      hellas = self.packages.${final.system};
     };
 
     nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index b23aa32..401f074 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -13,10 +13,32 @@
     pkgs
     lib
     rustToolchain
-    devShellPackages
-    envShellHook
     ;
 
+  devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
+    rustToolchain
+    openssl
+    pkg-config
+    protobuf
+    llvmPackages.lld
+    pre-commit
+    protobuf-language-server
+    cargo-watch
+    gh
+    cargo-audit
+    cargo-outdated
+    cargo-sort
+    skopeo
+  ];
+
+  envShellHook = ''
+    if [ -f .env ]; then
+      set -a
+      source .env
+      set +a
+    fi
+  '';
+
   ci = import ./ci.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain;
   };
@@ -36,14 +58,14 @@
         buildInputs = [];
         doCheck = false;
       };
-      cli-cpu = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
+      cli-candle = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
         buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
-        buildFeatures = ["candle-cpu"];
+        buildFeatures = ["candle"];
         doCheck = false;
       };
     }
     // lib.optionalAttrs hostPlatform.isDarwin {
-      cli-metal = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
+      cli-candle-metal = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
         buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
         buildFeatures = ["candle-metal"];
         doCheck = false;
@@ -61,70 +83,49 @@
   nativePackages = packagesFor null;
   crossOutputs = lib.mapAttrs (_: spec: packagesFor spec) crossTargets;
 
-  linuxOutputs =
-    if pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux
-    then let
-      docker = import ./docker.nix {
-        inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain catgrad system;
-        mkHellasPackage = nativePkg.mkHellasPackage;
-        cliCpu = nativePackages.cli-cpu;
-      };
-
-      nixosTests = import ./tests {
-        inherit self pkgs lib;
-        package = nativePackages.cli-cpu;
-      };
-    in {
-      packages =
-        {cli-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;}
-        // lib.mapAttrs'
-        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value)
-        docker.dockerImages
-        // lib.mapAttrs'
-        (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-cuda-${name}" value)
-        docker.cudaCliPackages;
+  linuxOutputs = lib.optionalAttrs pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux (let
+    docker = import ./docker.nix {
+      inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain catgrad system;
+      mkHellasPackage = nativePkg.mkHellasPackage;
+      cliCandle = nativePackages.cli-candle;
+    };
 
-      apps = {
-        "docker-push-all" = {
-          type = "app";
-          program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
-        };
-      };
+    nixosTests = import ./tests {
+      inherit self pkgs lib;
+      package = nativePackages.cli-candle;
+    };
+  in {
+    packages =
+      {cli-candle-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;}
+      // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value) docker.dockerImages
+      // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-candle-cuda-${name}" value) docker.cudaCliPackages;
 
-      devShells = {
-        cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
-          packages = devShellPackages;
-          shellHook = envShellHook;
-          nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-          buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-          inherit
-            (docker.defaultCudaEnv)
-            CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP
-            CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR
-            ;
-          LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
-        };
-      };
+    apps."docker-push-all" = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
+    };
 
-      checks = nixosTests;
-      inherit nixosTests;
-    }
-    else {
-      packages = {};
-      apps = {};
-      devShells = {};
-      checks = {};
-      nixosTests = {};
+    devShells.cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+      packages = devShellPackages;
+      shellHook = envShellHook;
+      nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+      buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+      LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
     };
+
+    inherit nixosTests;
+  });
 in {
   packages =
     nativePackages
     // {
       default = nativePackages.cli;
       cross = crossOutputs;
-      "hf-cache-smollm2-135m-instruct" = testsLib.smolLm2InstructCache;
+      "hf-cache-lfm2-350m" = testsLib.lfm2_350MCache;
+      "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b" = testsLib.qwen3_0_6BCache;
     }
-    // linuxOutputs.packages;
+    // (linuxOutputs.packages or {});
 
   apps =
     {
@@ -139,7 +140,7 @@ in {
         meta.description = "Apply all CI auto-fixes where supported";
       };
     }
-    // linuxOutputs.apps;
+    // (linuxOutputs.apps or {});
 
   devShells =
     {
@@ -148,8 +149,9 @@ in {
         shellHook = envShellHook;
       };
     }
-    // linuxOutputs.devShells;
+    // (linuxOutputs.devShells or {});
 
-  checks = linuxOutputs.checks;
-  inherit (linuxOutputs) nixosTests;
+  # nixosTests are also surfaced under `checks` so `nix flake check` runs them.
+  checks = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
+  nixosTests = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
 }
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index 36ed892..f585416 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
   rustToolchain,
   catgrad,
   system,
-  cliCpu,
+  cliCandle,
 }: let
   imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
   runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib openssl glibc];
@@ -93,9 +93,9 @@
       };
     };
 
-  cliCpuRuntime = mkCliRuntime {
-    name = "hellas-cli-cpu-runtime";
-    pkg = cliCpu;
+  cliCandleRuntime = mkCliRuntime {
+    name = "hellas-cli-candle-runtime";
+    pkg = cliCandle;
     sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
     cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
     cliCuda = mkHellasPackage {
       buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
-      buildFeatures = ["cuda"];
+      buildFeatures = ["candle-cuda"];
       doCheck = false;
       nativeBuildInputs =
         (with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld makeWrapper])
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@
     {
       cpu = mkServerImage {
         imageTag = "cpu";
-        runtimePkg = cliCpuRuntime;
+        runtimePkg = cliCandleRuntime;
       };
     }
     // lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.image) cudaImages;
diff --git a/nix/modules/default.nix b/nix/modules/default.nix
index df6e76d..a87cbbf 100644
--- a/nix/modules/default.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/default.nix
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 {self}: rec {
   # Pick the best available hellas CLI variant for the target system:
-  #   Darwin         → cli-metal
-  #   Linux + cuda   → cli-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
-  #   otherwise      → cli-cpu
+  #   Darwin         → cli-candle-metal
+  #   Linux + cuda   → cli-candle-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
+  #   otherwise      → cli-candle
   # Each step checks the package set for membership so a missing variant
   # falls through instead of erroring.
   pickCliPackage = pkgs: let
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@
     isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
     cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
   in
-    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-metal
-    then pkgSet.cli-metal
-    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-cuda
-    then pkgSet.cli-cuda
-    else pkgSet.cli-cpu;
+    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-candle-metal
+    then pkgSet.cli-candle-metal
+    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-candle-cuda
+    then pkgSet.cli-candle-cuda
+    else pkgSet.cli-candle;
 
   mkCommonOptions = {
     lib,
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
index 19430d8..83ef5eb 100644
--- a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -30,9 +30,10 @@ in {
       package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
       packageDescription = ''
         The hellas CLI package. Defaults to the best backend variant for
-        the host: cli-metal on Darwin, cli-cuda when `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport`
-        is enabled on Linux, otherwise cli-cpu. Override to `pkgs.hellas`
-        (lean remote-only) if you don't want a local backend.
+        the host: cli-candle-metal on Darwin, cli-candle-cuda when
+        `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport` is enabled on Linux, otherwise
+        cli-candle. Override to `pkgs.hellas.cli` (lean remote-only) if
+        you don't want a local backend.
       '';
     }
     // {
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index ce86f2f..a51635d 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -10,31 +10,32 @@
   inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
   cfg = config.services.hellas;
 
+  optArg = flag: value: lib.optionals (value != null) [flag (toString value)];
+
   cliArgs =
-    [
-      "serve"
-    ]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.port != null) ["--port" (toString cfg.port)]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.downloadPolicy != null) ["--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.executePolicy != null) ["--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.queueSize != null) ["--queue-size" (toString cfg.queueSize)]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.metricsPort != null) ["--metrics-port" (toString cfg.metricsPort)]
-    ++ lib.optionals (cfg.graffiti != null) ["--graffiti" cfg.graffiti]
+    ["serve"]
+    ++ optArg "--port" cfg.port
+    ++ optArg "--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy
+    ++ optArg "--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy
+    ++ optArg "--queue-size" cfg.queueSize
+    ++ optArg "--metrics-port" cfg.metricsPort
+    ++ optArg "--graffiti" cfg.graffiti
     ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) cfg.preloadWeights
     ++ cfg.extraArgs;
 
-  otelEnv =
-    lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) {
+  otelEnv = lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) (
+    {
       OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = cfg.otel.endpoint;
       OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = cfg.otel.serviceName;
     }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
       OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString cfg.otel.sampleRate;
     }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
+    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
       OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
         lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") cfg.otel.headers);
-    };
+    }
+  );
 in {
   options.services.hellas =
     common.mkCommonOptions {
@@ -42,10 +43,11 @@ in {
       package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
       packageDescription = ''
         The hellas CLI used to run the serve daemon. Defaults to the best
-        backend variant for the host: cli-metal on Darwin, cli-cuda when
-        `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport` is enabled on Linux, otherwise cli-cpu.
-        Override to a specific SM build (e.g. `pkgs.hellas.cli-cuda-cuda12-sm80`)
-        to pin a particular GPU generation.
+        backend variant for the host: cli-candle-metal on Darwin,
+        cli-candle-cuda when `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport` is enabled on
+        Linux, otherwise cli-candle. Override to a specific SM build (e.g.
+        `pkgs.hellas.cli-candle-cuda-cuda12-sm80`) to pin a particular GPU
+        generation.
       '';
     }
     // {
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 336b229..5ee9b7b 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@
   # Leave null for native builds.
   crossSystem ? null,
 }: let
-  repoRoot = ../.;
   overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
   pkgs = import nixpkgs ({
       inherit system overlays;
@@ -35,41 +34,13 @@
     inherit stdenv;
   };
 
-  buildSrc = lib.cleanSourceWith {
-    src = repoRoot;
-    filter = path: type: let
-      name = builtins.baseNameOf (toString path);
-    in
-      lib.cleanSourceFilter path type
-      && !(builtins.elem name [
-        ".claude"
-        ".direnv"
-        ".envrc"
-        "result"
-        "target"
-      ])
-      && !lib.hasPrefix "result-" name;
-  };
+  # Flake `self` is git-tracked-only; nothing in the previous filter list
+  # (.direnv, target, result-*, etc.) ever lands here in the first place.
+  buildSrc = self;
 
   workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
   workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
 
-  devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
-    rustToolchain
-    openssl
-    pkg-config
-    protobuf
-    llvmPackages.lld
-    pre-commit
-    protobuf-language-server
-    cargo-watch
-    gh
-    cargo-audit
-    cargo-outdated
-    cargo-sort
-    skopeo
-  ];
-
   rev = self.rev or self.dirtyRev or "unknown";
 
   rustEnvTarget = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.rust.cargoEnvVarTarget;
@@ -87,7 +58,7 @@
       cargoLock = {
         lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
         outputHashes = {
-          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-WAuFgZGG4fIDkz2gZAN/oPiVg5DwHGiiPPykHMA/2yc=";
+          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-y8HSxXNRj8Zvll7PqpFSEvGS91PUf77dCwzrdiAr3wE=";
         };
       };
       inherit stdenv;
@@ -106,14 +77,6 @@
     // crossEnv;
 
   mkHellasPackage = overrides: rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // overrides);
-
-  envShellHook = ''
-    if [ -f .env ]; then
-      set -a
-      source .env
-      set +a
-    fi
-  '';
 in {
   inherit
     pkgs
@@ -123,7 +86,5 @@ in {
     buildSrc
     commonArgs
     mkHellasPackage
-    devShellPackages
-    envShellHook
     ;
 }
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index 2060f5e..5350936 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -7,12 +7,18 @@
   testsLib = import ./lib.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib;
   };
-  model = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct";
-  hfHome = testsLib.smolLm2InstructCache;
+  lfm2Model = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
+  lfm2HfHome = testsLib.lfm2_350MCache;
+  qwenModel = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
+  qwenHfHome = testsLib.qwen3_0_6BCache;
   hellasModule = import ../modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
   executorPort = 31145;
   gatewayPort = 8080;
 
+  # The NixOS module runs `hellas-cli serve` with the default identity path.
+  # `HOME=/var/lib/hellas` + default `.hellas/identity` → this concrete path.
+  executorIdentityPath = "/var/lib/hellas/.hellas/identity";
+
   commonPackages = with pkgs; [
     coreutils
     curl
@@ -27,9 +33,10 @@
   };
 
   mkHellasNode = {
+    model,
+    hfHome,
     executePolicy ? "skip",
     preload ? false,
-    rustLog ? "info",
   }: {
     services.hellas = {
       enable = true;
@@ -39,13 +46,42 @@
       inherit executePolicy;
       queueSize = 2;
       preloadWeights = lib.optionals preload [model];
-      environment = {
-        HF_HOME = hfHome;
-        RUST_LOG = rustLog;
-      };
+      environment.HF_HOME = hfHome;
     };
   };
 
+  mkExecutorNode = {
+    model,
+    hfHome,
+    cores ? 2,
+    memorySize ? 4096,
+  }:
+    _: {
+      imports = [hellasModule];
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        (mkHellasNode {
+          inherit model hfHome;
+          executePolicy = "eager";
+          preload = true;
+        })
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = cores;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+  clientNode = _: {
+    config = lib.mkMerge [
+      baseNode
+      {
+        virtualisation.cores = 1;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+      }
+    ];
+  };
+
   gatewayLauncher = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher" ''
     exec ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
       --host=0.0.0.0 \
@@ -55,28 +91,63 @@
       --node-addr "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr)"
   '';
 
-  mkGatewayService = {
-    systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
-      description = "Hellas gateway";
-      after = ["network-online.target"];
-      wants = ["network-online.target"];
-      environment = {
-        HF_HOME = hfHome;
-        HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-        RUST_LOG = "info";
-      };
-      serviceConfig = {
-        DynamicUser = true;
-        Restart = "on-failure";
-        StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
-        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-        ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
-      };
+  mkGatewayNode = {
+    hfHome,
+    cores ? 2,
+    memorySize ? 3072,
+  }:
+    _: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        {
+          systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
+            description = "Hellas gateway";
+            after = ["network-online.target"];
+            wants = ["network-online.target"];
+            environment = {
+              HF_HOME = hfHome;
+              HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+              RUST_LOG = "info";
+            };
+            serviceConfig = {
+              DynamicUser = true;
+              Restart = "on-failure";
+              StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
+              WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+              ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
+            };
+          };
+          virtualisation.cores = cores;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+        }
+      ];
     };
-  };
+
+  # Common Python lines to bring the executor + gateway pipeline up.
+  # Defines `executor_node_id` and waits for the gateway HTTP port.
+  bootGateway = executorAddr: ''
+    executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+    gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+    client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+    executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+        "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
+    ).strip()
+
+    gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
+        f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+    )
+
+    gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
+    gateway.succeed(f"printf '%s\\n' {executor_node_id} > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id")
+    gateway.succeed("printf '%s\\n' '${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}' > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr")
+    gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
+    gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
+    gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
+  '';
 
   gatewayRequest = pkgs.writeText "hellas-gateway-request.json" (builtins.toJSON {
-    model = model;
+    model = lfm2Model;
     messages = [
       {
         role = "user";
@@ -85,42 +156,99 @@
     ];
     max_tokens = 8;
   });
+
+  # Drives the gateway through pi-coding-agent and verifies the full agentic
+  # loop. The model must call the bash tool to read a file whose contents it
+  # could not otherwise know, then surface those contents in its final answer.
+  # Captured artifacts (always, even on failure): pi stdout, executor journal,
+  # gateway journal — named with the test suffix so both runs can coexist.
+  mkToolUseTest = {
+    suffix,
+    api,
+    baseUrlPath,
+  }:
+    pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
+      name = "hellas-gateway-tool-use-${suffix}";
+
+      nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
+        model = qwenModel;
+        hfHome = qwenHfHome;
+        cores = 4;
+        # Qwen3-0.6B f32 weights + catgrad runtime + KV cache + DHT overhead.
+        # Observed OOM kernel panic at 6 GB AND 8 GB (DHT thread alloc).
+        memorySize = 12288;
+      };
+      nodes.gateway = mkGatewayNode {hfHome = qwenHfHome;};
+      nodes.client = _: {
+        config = lib.mkMerge [
+          baseNode
+          {
+            environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
+            virtualisation.cores = 2;
+            virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+          }
+        ];
+      };
+
+      testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
+        executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+        gatewayAddr = (lib.head nodes.gateway.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+        piExtension = pkgs.writeText "hellas-pi-extension-${suffix}.js" ''
+          export default function (pi) {
+            pi.registerProvider("hellas", {
+              baseUrl: "http://${gatewayAddr}:${toString gatewayPort}${baseUrlPath}",
+              apiKey: "unused",
+              api: "${api}",
+              models: [{
+                id: "${qwenModel}",
+                name: "Qwen3 0.6B (Hellas)",
+                reasoning: false,
+                input: ["text"],
+                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
+                contextWindow: 32768,
+                maxTokens: 1024,
+              }],
+            });
+          }
+        '';
+        marker = "hellas-tool-loop-works";
+      in ''
+        start_all()
+        ${bootGateway executorAddr}
+
+        # The prompt asks the model to run a specific bash command and relay
+        # exactly what it printed — the bash tool is the only way to surface
+        # the marker, and pass-through phrasing keeps small models on-rails.
+        # Run pi without raising on non-zero exit so we still capture logs below.
+        (pi_status, _) = client.execute(
+            "pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${qwenModel}"
+            " -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
+            " 'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
+            " > /tmp/pi-out.txt 2>&1"
+        )
+
+        # Always dump the transcripts into the build log; `nix log <drv>`
+        # keeps them accessible whether the test passes or fails.
+        print("==== pi output (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(client.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-out.txt"))
+        print("==== executor journal (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+        print("==== gateway journal (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(gateway.succeed("journalctl -u hellas-gateway.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+
+        assert pi_status == 0, f"pi exited with status {pi_status}"
+        client.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi-out.txt")
+      '';
+    };
 in {
   execute-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
     name = "hellas-execute-direct";
 
-    nodes.executor = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      imports = [hellasModule];
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        (mkHellasNode {
-          executePolicy = "eager";
-          preload = true;
-        })
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 2;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    nodes.client = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 1;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
-        }
-      ];
+    nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
+      model = lfm2Model;
+      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
     };
+    nodes.client = clientNode;
 
     testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
       executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
@@ -130,15 +258,16 @@ in {
       executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
       client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
 
-      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
-      )
-      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
+      executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+          "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
       ).strip()
 
+      client.wait_until_succeeds(
+          f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+      )
+
       client.succeed(
-          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
+          f"HF_HOME=${lfm2HfHome} timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${lfm2Model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
       )
       client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
 
@@ -147,169 +276,48 @@ in {
     '';
   };
 
-  # Same two-VM setup as execute-direct, but the client is given ONLY the
-  # node-id — no --node-addr hint. Forces the CLI endpoint to resolve the
-  # executor via its attached address_lookup stack (mDNS + Pkarr DHT + n0 DNS).
-  # A passing test means discovery-only dialling works in a clean subnet;
-  # a failure means we have a local reproducer for the iroh/swarm-discovery
-  # or QUIC path-validation issue seen on real LAN.
-  execute-discovery = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
-    name = "hellas-execute-discovery";
-
-    nodes.executor = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      imports = [hellasModule];
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        (mkHellasNode {
-          executePolicy = "eager";
-          preload = true;
-          rustLog = "info,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug";
-        })
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 2;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    nodes.client = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 1;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    testScript = ''
-      start_all()
-
-      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
-      )
-      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
-      ).strip()
-
-      # Diagnostic: interfaces + local-addr iroh/netwatch state at launch.
-      print("=== executor ip addr ===")
-      print(executor.succeed("ip addr"))
-      print("=== executor journal (first 400 lines) ===")
-      print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | head -400"))
-
-      # Run the CLI without a node-addr hint. Capture output regardless of
-      # success so we can inspect failures in the build log.
-      status = client.execute(
-          f"HF_HOME=${hfHome} RUST_LOG=hellas_cli=info,tonic_iroh_transport=debug,iroh::socket=trace,iroh::address_lookup::mdns=trace,swarm_discovery=debug,netwatch=debug timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --model=${model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
-      )
-
-      tail = client.succeed("tail -400 /tmp/execute.err || true")
-      print("=== client stderr (tail 400) ===")
-      print(tail)
-      exec_tail = executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | tail -400")
-      print("=== executor journal (tail 400) ===")
-      print(exec_tail)
-
-      assert status == 0, f"hellas-cli exited with status {status}"
-      client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
-    '';
-  };
-
   gateway-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
     name = "hellas-gateway-direct";
 
-    nodes.executor = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      imports = [hellasModule];
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        (mkHellasNode {
-          executePolicy = "eager";
-          preload = true;
-        })
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 2;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 4096;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    nodes.gateway = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        mkGatewayService
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 2;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 3072;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    nodes.client = {
-      config,
-      pkgs,
-      ...
-    }: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = 1;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
-        }
-      ];
+    nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
+      model = lfm2Model;
+      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
     };
+    nodes.gateway = mkGatewayNode {hfHome = lfm2HfHome;};
+    nodes.client = clientNode;
 
     testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
       executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
       gatewayAddr = (lib.head nodes.gateway.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
     in ''
       start_all()
-
-      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-      executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | grep -q '^RPC server running\\.'"
-      )
-      executor_node_id = executor.succeed(
-          "journalctl -u hellas -b -o cat --no-pager | sed -n 's/^Node ID:[[:space:]]*//p' | tail -1"
-      ).strip()
-
-      gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
-      gateway.succeed(f"printf '%s\\n' {executor_node_id} > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id")
-      gateway.succeed("printf '%s\\n' '${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}' > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr")
-      gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
+      ${bootGateway executorAddr}
 
       client.succeed(
           "curl -sf http://${gatewayAddr}:${toString gatewayPort}/v1/chat/completions -H 'content-type: application/json' --data @${gatewayRequest} > /tmp/gateway-response.json"
       )
       client.succeed(
-          "${pkgs.jq}/bin/jq -e '.model == \"${model}\" and (.choices[0].message.content | strings | length > 0)' /tmp/gateway-response.json"
+          "${pkgs.jq}/bin/jq -e '.model == \"${lfm2Model}\" and (.choices[0].message.content | strings | length > 0)' /tmp/gateway-response.json"
       )
 
       client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/gateway-response.json", "hellas-gateway-response.json")
     '';
   };
+
+  # Drives the gateway through pi-coding-agent and verifies the agentic loop:
+  # the model must call the bash tool to read a file whose contents it could
+  # not otherwise know, then surface those contents in its final answer.
+  # Run once per supported wire format so we exercise both response shapes.
+  gateway-tool-use-openai = mkToolUseTest {
+    suffix = "openai";
+    api = "openai-completions";
+    # OpenAI SDK appends `/chat/completions` to baseUrl; we point it at our /v1 prefix.
+    baseUrlPath = "/v1";
+  };
+  gateway-tool-use-anthropic = mkToolUseTest {
+    suffix = "anthropic";
+    api = "anthropic-messages";
+    # Anthropic SDK appends `/v1/messages` itself; baseUrl stays at the host.
+    baseUrlPath = "";
+  };
 }
diff --git a/nix/tests/lib.nix b/nix/tests/lib.nix
index 6884682..4f75e5f 100644
--- a/nix/tests/lib.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/lib.nix
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
 {pkgs, lib}: let
+  # Build a HuggingFace-shaped cache directory. `files` is an attrset mapping
+  # in-snapshot file name → SRI hash; we fetch each one and symlink it into
+  # the snapshot tree so HF_HOME=<out> behaves like a populated hub cache.
   mkHuggingFaceCache = {
     name,
     repo,
@@ -8,11 +11,15 @@
   }: let
     repoPath = "models--${lib.replaceStrings ["/"] ["--"] repo}";
     snapshotPath = "$out/hub/${repoPath}/snapshots/${revision}";
-    linkCommands = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (
-      lib.mapAttrsToList (fileName: src: ''
-        ln -s ${src} "${snapshotPath}/${fileName}"
-      '') files
-    );
+    fetchFile = file: hash:
+      pkgs.fetchurl {
+        url = "https://huggingface.co/${repo}/resolve/${revision}/${file}";
+        sha256 = hash;
+      };
+    linkCommands = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (lib.mapAttrsToList (file: hash: ''
+        ln -s ${fetchFile file hash} "${snapshotPath}/${file}"
+      '')
+      files);
   in
     pkgs.runCommand name {} ''
       mkdir -p "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs" "${snapshotPath}"
@@ -20,28 +27,31 @@
       ${linkCommands}
     '';
 
-  smolLm2InstructRevision = "12fd25f77366fa6b3b4b768ec3050bf629380bac";
-  smolLm2InstructRepo = "HuggingFaceTB/SmolLM2-135M-Instruct";
-  fetchSmolLm2File = file: hash:
-    pkgs.fetchurl {
-      url = "https://huggingface.co/${smolLm2InstructRepo}/resolve/${smolLm2InstructRevision}/${file}";
-      sha256 = hash;
+  lfm2_350MCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
+    name = "hf-cache-lfm2-350m";
+    repo = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
+    revision = "b29be27ca6f2a4f5523cd9efbfd4c6caa3951d36";
+    files = {
+      "config.json" = "sha256-/Ts/uk5Q57miK9QcurWemyjjGbLeGWaNf9l3fI0am6E=";
+      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-OHY43Iif8aE5XDwquWBSEeTH4W8tN1Nh3U5CO5CaJU4=";
+      "special_tokens_map.json" = "sha256-dCrv4rfexJboyv/boDp10MGpkl1TvT8+DTiMlrWRtvQ=";
+      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-mM/4O09tfp2JKb68YrB+ks8bP5nIDRa6/ouEp1RI9As=";
+      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-Y87Y7oYn+ksGOMTAVzUfAPtOMyyiMnqaAO7MWXjoSDU=";
+      "chat_template.jinja" = "sha256-zvGHQA1ipZUHqrOmQuqajSou8mNWK8NDBWDhFpRSc88=";
     };
+  };
 
-  smolLm2InstructCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
-    name = "hf-cache-smollm2-135m-instruct";
-    repo = smolLm2InstructRepo;
-    revision = smolLm2InstructRevision;
+  qwen3_0_6BCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
+    name = "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b";
+    repo = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
+    revision = "c1899de289a04d12100db370d81485cdf75e47ca";
     files = {
-      "config.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "config.json" "sha256-jrdA6Lvkz/lep7RYjReiQy3rFugHW8WCj/e6m+lNmCo=";
-      "merges.txt" = fetchSmolLm2File "merges.txt" "sha256-C1Toqk5T1Tg+LkvGNaVrQ/lkf3sTgy1dns2PgtrE9RA=";
-      "model.safetensors" = fetchSmolLm2File "model.safetensors" "sha256-WvVxy/B05tIaA1KNIzB5LlMspgjySscKFD9rNploq4w=";
-      "special_tokens_map.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "special_tokens_map.json" "sha256-K3N5866BNSkoGlxgK8WhHB1OCpkQeqpZf+k2wegTylI=";
-      "tokenizer.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "tokenizer.json" "sha256-nKms3bZSWhlOyKx6h/JPu6cjKpoV/6GvDBIk/NiI5Hw=";
-      "tokenizer_config.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "tokenizer_config.json" "sha256-Tsd9RPYu/rONfgRKHbMY9qk5Q4QlMS36MzuDgtutmN8=";
-      "vocab.json" = fetchSmolLm2File "vocab.json" "sha256-grhAEuOt1NAdEroURCAm5JuMu66tH3ns89kZeE+C3Hk=";
+      "config.json" = "sha256-Zg2ztz14gRnARTXkjPm+X1W8MQCEGnGGN65pW0QvJ90=";
+      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-9H9xF38yvNEBt1c+yRcealf09NMRSNOOOCMG9CmWh0s=";
+      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-rrEzB6cazY/oGGHZStVKtonfdzMYgJ7tPL55S0SS2uQ=";
+      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-1dCfB7SMMIbFCLMNHJEUvRGJFFt06YKiZTUMkjrNgQE=";
     };
   };
 in {
-  inherit mkHuggingFaceCache smolLm2InstructCache;
+  inherit mkHuggingFaceCache lfm2_350MCache qwen3_0_6BCache;
 }

From cd65a129a07994bf39d2ab2a324f2231fcd120d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:28:29 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 058/105] feat(executor): migrate to catgrad runtime-primitives
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Adopts the upstream `catgrad` API change that collapses `Runtime` into
`Inputs<B>` (which now owns the backend + identity), and replaces
`CommittedParameters` with `Inputs`. `Inputs::bind(program)` is the new
entry point — no more `Runtime::new(b, p).bind(prog)` middleman. The
executor's redundant runtime cache layer is dropped: bound programs are
now built directly from the `Inputs` already cached on each weights
bundle.

Restructures the executor's `weights/` module — which had outgrown its
name — into two single-purpose siblings:

  inputs/    HuggingFaceLocator, Bundle, Status, State, Error, loader
  programs/  Cache (was RuntimeManager), ExecutionContext

`HuggingFaceLocator` replaces `WeightsLocator`: at the wire level the
executor really is locating an HF repo + dtype, and naming it that way
opens the door to other locator variants later (e.g. resolution by
`Cid<InputsManifest>` over iroh-blobs) without renaming.

Wires `Cid<TextExecution>` (catgrad-llm's canonical request commitment:
program CID + parameter tensor CIDs + prompt token tensor CID + policy
CID, all hashed via DAG-CBOR) through node as the exact-replay cache
key. Replaces the bespoke `(prompt_hash, ContinuationKey)` key. The
commitment is built once at quote time, threaded into `ExecutionStart`,
logged at quote / accept-execution / worker-start so a request can be
audited end-to-end by its canonical CID.

Adds a `--dtype` CLI flag (and per-request `accept_dtypes` on the wire)
for f32/f16/bf16 selection. Default is `bf16` on `candle-cuda` /
`candle-metal` builds (Ampere+/M2+ assumed), `f32` otherwise. Each
accepted dtype loads its own `Inputs` bundle; the cache is scoped per
`(model, revision, dtype)` so silently reusing an F32-loaded bundle for
an F16 graph is structurally impossible.

Drops the catgrad-llm re-exports of `catgrad::runtime::*` types — every
generic-runtime import in node now goes through `catgrad::runtime::*`
or `catgrad::prelude::*` directly, and `catgrad-llm` only exposes the
text-specific layer (`CausalStepper`, `TextSession`, `TextPolicy`,
`TextExecution`, `BoundProgramText`).

Misc:
- Renames cargo feature `_backend` → `hellas-executor` (clearer intent).
- Moves Prometheus counters out of cli into `hellas-executor::metrics`
  so the executor owns its own observability.
- Adds `identity::load_existing` + a `hellas identity show-node-id`
  CLI subcommand for read-only node-id queries that don't race the
  identity-file creator.
---
 Cargo.lock                                    | 128 ++++-
 Cargo.toml                                    |   2 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |  50 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |  10 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      | 461 ++++++++++++++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs           |   7 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                | 173 ++++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs                |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs          |  17 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |  84 +--
 .../cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs   | 205 -------
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  71 ++-
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs                    |  17 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        | 277 ++++++++-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/backend.rs                |   2 +-
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  59 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     | 109 ++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   | 123 +++-
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       |   7 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |  92 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  10 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs          |  11 +
 .../src/{weights => inputs}/loader.rs         |  30 +-
 crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs         |  39 ++
 crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs             |  52 ++
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs           | 257 +++++++++
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/metrics.rs                | 257 +++++++++
 .../{weights/manager.rs => programs/cache.rs} | 334 ++++-------
 .../program.rs => programs/context.rs}        | 297 +++++-----
 crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs           |  15 +
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 468 +++++++++-------
 crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs           | 526 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             |  68 ++-
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs            |  11 -
 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs          | 373 -------------
 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs          |  50 --
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |  43 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  16 +
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                       |  12 +-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |   8 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs                |  57 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs                |  89 +--
 crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs                   |   8 -
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   |  20 +
 48 files changed, 3228 insertions(+), 1738 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
 rename crates/executor/src/{weights => inputs}/loader.rs (71%)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
 rename crates/executor/src/{weights/manager.rs => programs/cache.rs} (58%)
 rename crates/executor/src/{weights/program.rs => programs/context.rs} (60%)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 546c420..a791945 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -391,6 +391,22 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "base-x"
+version = "0.2.11"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "4cbbc9d0964165b47557570cce6c952866c2678457aca742aafc9fb771d30270"
+
+[[package]]
+name = "base256emoji"
+version = "1.0.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b5e9430d9a245a77c92176e649af6e275f20839a48389859d1661e9a128d077c"
+dependencies = [
+ "const-str",
+ "match-lookup",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "base64"
 version = "0.13.1"
@@ -448,7 +464,7 @@ version = "4.10.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "7eff00be299a18769011411c9def0d827e8f2d7bf0c3dbf53633147a8867fd1f"
 dependencies = [
- "no_std_io2",
+ "no_std_io2 0.9.3",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -625,18 +641,21 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#e6cddcd58c80e5f75fc8924ac137c178801c0182"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#0d6c9e2f2686e91163392772e9e0167aec0392b9"
 dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
  "candle-core",
  "half",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "serde",
+ "serde_ipld_dagcbor",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#e6cddcd58c80e5f75fc8924ac137c178801c0182"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#0d6c9e2f2686e91163392772e9e0167aec0392b9"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
@@ -661,6 +680,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "url",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cbor4ii"
+version = "0.2.14"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b544cf8c89359205f4f990d0e6f3828db42df85b5dac95d09157a250eb0749c4"
+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cc"
 version = "1.2.61"
@@ -716,6 +744,20 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-link",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "cid"
+version = "0.11.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cbb4913a732503de004e94ce7a4e7119ffc55d1727cc9979ac3b52f511e6578c"
+dependencies = [
+ "multibase",
+ "multihash",
+ "no_std_io2 0.8.1",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_bytes",
+ "unsigned-varint",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "cipher"
 version = "0.4.4"
@@ -849,6 +891,12 @@ version = "0.10.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a6ef517f0926dd24a1582492c791b6a4818a4d94e789a334894aa15b0d12f55c"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "const-str"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "2f421161cb492475f1661ddc9815a745a1c894592070661180fdec3d4872e9c3"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "constant_time_eq"
 version = "0.4.2"
@@ -2309,6 +2357,7 @@ version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "axum",
+ "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
  "clap",
  "futures",
@@ -2346,6 +2395,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad-llm",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "hf-hub 0.5.0",
+ "prometheus-client",
  "proptest",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
@@ -2925,6 +2975,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "windows-sys 0.61.2",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ipld-core"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "090f624976d72f0b0bb71b86d58dc16c15e069193067cb3a3a09d655246cbbda"
+dependencies = [
+ "cid",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_bytes",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "ipnet"
 version = "2.12.0"
@@ -3419,6 +3480,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "libc",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "match-lookup"
+version = "0.1.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "757aee279b8bdbb9f9e676796fd459e4207a1f986e87886700abf589f5abf771"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "matchers"
 version = "0.2.0"
@@ -3585,6 +3657,29 @@ dependencies = [
  "pxfm",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "multibase"
+version = "0.9.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8694bb4835f452b0e3bb06dbebb1d6fc5385b6ca1caf2e55fd165c042390ec77"
+dependencies = [
+ "base-x",
+ "base256emoji",
+ "data-encoding",
+ "data-encoding-macro",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "multihash"
+version = "0.19.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "89ace881e3f514092ce9efbcb8f413d0ad9763860b828981c2de51ddc666936c"
+dependencies = [
+ "no_std_io2 0.8.1",
+ "serde",
+ "unsigned-varint",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "multimap"
 version = "0.10.1"
@@ -3791,6 +3886,15 @@ version = "1.0.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "650eef8c711430f1a879fdd01d4745a7deea475becfb90269c06775983bbf086"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "no_std_io2"
+version = "0.8.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8a3564ce7035b1e4778d8cb6cacebb5d766b5e8fe5a75b9e441e33fb61a872c6"
+dependencies = [
+ "memchr",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "no_std_io2"
 version = "0.9.3"
@@ -5425,6 +5529,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "serde_ipld_dagcbor"
+version = "0.6.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "46182f4f08349a02b45c998ba3215d3f9de826246ba02bb9dddfe9a2a2100778"
+dependencies = [
+ "cbor4ii",
+ "ipld-core",
+ "scopeguard",
+ "serde",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "serde_json"
 version = "1.0.149"
@@ -6549,6 +6665,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "subtle",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "unsigned-varint"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "eb066959b24b5196ae73cb057f45598450d2c5f71460e98c49b738086eff9c06"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "untrusted"
 version = "0.9.0"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 7a42b19..4b17ede 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index be5d824..94261cb 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -8,36 +8,18 @@ repository.workspace = true
 documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
-default = ["client"]
-# Remote-only client: no local executor, no tensor backend. Still pulls
-# `hellas-rpc/node` so the CLI can prepare prompts via ModelAssets and
-# configure policies without spawning a local executor.
-client = [
-    "hellas-rpc/node",
-    "hellas-rpc/client",
-    "hellas-rpc/compression",
-    "hellas-rpc/discovery",
-    "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
-    "dep:tonic",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/client",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
-]
+default = []
 
-# Internal umbrella pulled in by every backend feature. Not user-facing:
-# picking a backend (candle-cpu / cuda / candle-metal) activates `_backend`
-# which adds the local executor actor and the RPC server bits so the binary
-# can `serve`.
-_backend = [
-    "client",
-    "dep:hellas-executor",
+# Backend variants: each pulls in the optional `hellas-executor` dep plus the
+# RPC/transport server bits. Source code gates on the implicit `hellas-executor`
+# feature that cargo creates from the optional dep (no `dep:` prefix used).
+candle = [
+    "hellas-executor/candle",
     "hellas-rpc/server",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/server",
 ]
-
-candle-cpu   = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle"]
-cuda         = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
-candle-metal = ["_backend", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
+candle-cuda = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
+candle-metal = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
@@ -48,16 +30,26 @@ opentelemetry.workspace = true
 opentelemetry_sdk.workspace = true
 opentelemetry-otlp.workspace = true
 reqwest.workspace = true
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catgrad-llm.workspace = true
 serde.workspace = true
 serde_json.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
+    "node",
+    "client",
+    "compression",
+    "discovery",
+] }
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
-tonic = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
+    "client",
+    "discovery-mdns",
+    "discovery-dht",
+] }
+tonic = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 futures = "0.3"
 axum = "0.8"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 0f7a661..18bcfb4 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ mod state;
 
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
@@ -32,14 +33,18 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub port: u16,
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub local: bool,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub verify_local: bool,
     pub verify: Option<EndpointId>,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub queue_size: usize,
     pub retries: usize,
     pub default_max_tokens: u32,
     pub force_model: Option<String>,
     pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
+    pub dtype: Dtype,
     pub secret_key: SecretKey,
 }
 
@@ -64,6 +69,7 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     if state.local {
         info!(
             "local catgrad execution, queue size: {}",
@@ -77,6 +83,10 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     } else if let Some(verify_node) = state.verify_node_id.as_ref() {
         info!("Verifying primary node against remote shadow node {verify_node}");
     }
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+    if let Some(verify_node) = state.verify_node_id.as_ref() {
+        info!("Verifying primary node against remote shadow node {verify_node}");
+    }
 
     info!("timeout: {}s", state.inference_timeout.as_secs());
     if let Some(model) = state.force_model.as_deref() {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 014f736..1c77756 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -8,11 +8,12 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::Executor;
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -30,13 +31,16 @@ const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
 pub(super) struct GatewayState {
     pub(super) node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub(super) node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub(super) local: bool,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub(super) verify_local: bool,
     pub(super) verify_node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub(super) retries: usize,
     default_max_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) force_model: Option<String>,
     pub(super) inference_timeout: Duration,
+    pub(super) dtype: Dtype,
     runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
     model_cache: Arc<RwLock<HashMap<String, Arc<ModelAssets>>>>,
     model_load_locks: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<String, Arc<Mutex<()>>>>>,
@@ -47,6 +51,7 @@ pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
     pub(super) request: ExecutionRequest,
     pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    pub(super) has_tools: bool,
     assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
     inference_timeout: Duration,
 }
@@ -63,40 +68,37 @@ pub(super) struct HttpError {
 
 impl GatewayState {
     pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
-            {
-                ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
-                    Executor::spawn(
-                        DownloadPolicy::Eager,
-                        ExecutePolicy::Eager,
-                        options.queue_size,
-                    )
-                    .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
+            ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
+                Executor::spawn(
+                    DownloadPolicy::Eager,
+                    ExecutePolicy::Eager,
+                    options.queue_size,
+                    vec![options.dtype],
                 )
-                .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
-            }
-            #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
-            {
-                let _ = options.queue_size;
-                anyhow::bail!(
-                    "gateway --local / --verify-local require the 'local' cargo feature"
-                );
-            }
+                .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
+            )
+            .with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
         } else {
             ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone())
         };
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+        let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(options.secret_key.clone());
 
         Ok(Self {
             node_id: options.node_id,
             node_addrs: options.node_addrs.clone(),
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             local: options.local,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             verify_local: options.verify_local,
             verify_node_id: options.verify,
             retries: options.retries,
             default_max_tokens: options.default_max_tokens,
             force_model: options.force_model.clone(),
             inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
+            dtype: options.dtype,
             runtime,
             model_cache: Arc::new(RwLock::new(HashMap::new())),
             model_load_locks: Arc::new(Mutex::new(HashMap::new())),
@@ -110,15 +112,17 @@ impl GatewayState {
     }
 
     fn execution_route(&self) -> ExecutionRoute {
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         if self.local {
-            ExecutionRoute::Local
-        } else {
-            ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.node_addrs.clone(), self.retries)
+            return ExecutionRoute::Local;
         }
+        ExecutionRoute::remote(self.node_id, self.node_addrs.clone(), self.retries)
     }
 
     fn execution_strategy(&self) -> ExecutionStrategy {
         let primary = self.execution_route();
+
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         if self.verify_local {
             return ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
                 primary,
@@ -126,7 +130,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             };
         }
 
-        if let Some(node_id) = self.verify_node_id.clone() {
+        if let Some(node_id) = self.verify_node_id {
             return ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
                 primary,
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget {
@@ -164,7 +168,8 @@ impl GatewayState {
         }
 
         let model_name = model.to_string();
-        let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name))
+        let dtype = self.dtype;
+        let assets = tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || ModelAssets::load(&model_name, dtype))
             .await
             .context("local model loader panicked")??;
 
@@ -179,6 +184,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         request_model: &str,
         max_tokens: u32,
         prepare_error: &str,
+        has_tools: bool,
         prepare: F,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
     where
@@ -214,6 +220,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             request,
             prompt_tokens,
             stop_token_ids,
+            has_tools,
             inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
         })
     }
@@ -229,11 +236,17 @@ impl GatewayState {
             .cloned()
             .map(Message::from)
             .collect();
+        let tools = req.tools.clone();
+        let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
+        let enable_thinking = req
+            .reasoning_effort
+            .is_some_and(openai::ReasoningEffort::enables_thinking);
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&messages),
+            has_tools,
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), enable_thinking),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -242,12 +255,21 @@ impl GatewayState {
         &self,
         req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
-        let messages: Vec<Message> = req.into();
+        let messages = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(req)
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(Message::from)
+            .collect::<Vec<_>>();
+        let tools = req
+            .tools
+            .as_ref()
+            .map(|tools| tools.iter().map(anthropic_tool_to_openai).collect::<Vec<_>>());
+        let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
             req.max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat(&messages),
+            has_tools,
+            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), false),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -262,12 +284,185 @@ impl GatewayState {
             &req.model,
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
+            false,
             move |assets| assets.prepare_plain(&prompt),
         )
         .await
     }
 }
 
+/// Convert an Anthropic `MessageRequest` into a flat list of OpenAI chat
+/// messages so the existing OpenAI-style chat templates can consume it.
+///
+/// Rules:
+/// - `req.system` becomes a leading `system` role message.
+/// - Assistant messages with `ToolUse` blocks collapse into one OpenAI
+///   assistant message whose `tool_calls` carries each call.
+/// - User messages with `ToolResult` blocks expand into one `tool` role
+///   message per result (optionally preceded by a `user` message if the same
+///   Anthropic message also carried text blocks).
+fn anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(
+    req: &anthropic::MessageRequest,
+) -> Vec<openai::ChatMessage> {
+    let mut out = Vec::new();
+
+    if let Some(system) = &req.system {
+        let text = match system {
+            anthropic::SystemPrompt::Text(text) => text.clone(),
+            anthropic::SystemPrompt::Blocks(blocks) => blocks
+                .iter()
+                .map(|block| block.text.as_str())
+                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                .join(""),
+        };
+        out.push(openai::ChatMessage::system(text));
+    }
+
+    for msg in &req.messages {
+        let blocks = match &msg.content {
+            anthropic::MessageContent::Text(text) => {
+                vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text: text.clone() }]
+            }
+            anthropic::MessageContent::Blocks(blocks) => blocks.clone(),
+        };
+        match msg.role.as_str() {
+            "user" => emit_user_turn(&mut out, blocks),
+            "assistant" => emit_assistant_turn(&mut out, blocks),
+            _ => {
+                let text = blocks
+                    .iter()
+                    .filter_map(|block| match block {
+                        anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } => Some(text.as_str()),
+                        _ => None,
+                    })
+                    .collect();
+                out.push(
+                    openai::ChatMessage::builder()
+                        .role(msg.role.clone())
+                        .content(Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(text)))
+                        .build(),
+                );
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    out
+}
+
+fn emit_user_turn(
+    out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>,
+    blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>,
+) {
+    let mut text_parts = Vec::new();
+    let mut tool_results = Vec::new();
+    for block in blocks {
+        match block {
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } => text_parts.push(text),
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolResult {
+                tool_use_id,
+                content,
+                ..
+            } => tool_results.push((tool_use_id, content)),
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { .. } => {}
+        }
+    }
+    if !text_parts.is_empty() {
+        out.push(openai::ChatMessage::user(text_parts.join("")));
+    }
+    for (tool_use_id, content) in tool_results {
+        out.push(
+            openai::ChatMessage::builder()
+                .role("tool".to_string())
+                .content(Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(
+                    anthropic_tool_result_to_string(&content),
+                )))
+                .tool_call_id(Some(tool_use_id))
+                .build(),
+        );
+    }
+}
+
+fn emit_assistant_turn(
+    out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>,
+    blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>,
+) {
+    let mut text_parts = Vec::new();
+    let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+    for block in blocks {
+        match block {
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } => text_parts.push(text),
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { id, name, input } => {
+                let arguments = serde_json::to_string(&input).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+                tool_calls.push(serde_json::json!({
+                    "id": id,
+                    "type": "function",
+                    "function": { "name": name, "arguments": arguments },
+                }));
+            }
+            anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolResult { .. } => {}
+        }
+    }
+    let content = if text_parts.is_empty() {
+        None
+    } else {
+        Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(text_parts.join("")))
+    };
+    let tool_calls = if tool_calls.is_empty() {
+        None
+    } else {
+        Some(tool_calls)
+    };
+    out.push(
+        openai::ChatMessage::builder()
+            .role("assistant".to_string())
+            .content(content)
+            .tool_calls(tool_calls)
+            .build(),
+    );
+}
+
+/// Convert an Anthropic `tool_result.content` payload to the single-string
+/// shape OpenAI's `tool` role message carries. Accepts raw strings, arrays of
+/// text blocks (Anthropic permits both), or falls back to JSON serialization.
+fn anthropic_tool_result_to_string(content: &serde_json::Value) -> String {
+    match content {
+        serde_json::Value::String(text) => text.clone(),
+        serde_json::Value::Array(blocks) => blocks
+            .iter()
+            .filter_map(|block| {
+                block
+                    .as_object()
+                    .and_then(|obj| obj.get("text"))
+                    .and_then(serde_json::Value::as_str)
+            })
+            .collect(),
+        other => serde_json::to_string(other).unwrap_or_default(),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Convert an Anthropic tool schema (`{name, description, input_schema}`) to
+/// the OpenAI shape (`{type:"function", function:{name, description, parameters}}`)
+/// that our chat templates consume.
+fn anthropic_tool_to_openai(tool: &serde_json::Value) -> serde_json::Value {
+    let Some(obj) = tool.as_object() else {
+        return tool.clone();
+    };
+    let mut function = serde_json::Map::new();
+    if let Some(name) = obj.get("name") {
+        function.insert("name".to_string(), name.clone());
+    }
+    if let Some(description) = obj.get("description") {
+        function.insert("description".to_string(), description.clone());
+    }
+    if let Some(schema) = obj.get("input_schema") {
+        function.insert("parameters".to_string(), schema.clone());
+    }
+    serde_json::json!({
+        "type": "function",
+        "function": serde_json::Value::Object(function),
+    })
+}
+
 fn format_error_causes(err: &(dyn StdError + 'static)) -> String {
     let mut parts = Vec::new();
     let mut current = err.source().unwrap_or(err);
@@ -296,6 +491,13 @@ impl PreparedGeneration {
         Ok((output, text))
     }
 
+    pub(super) fn parse_tool_calls(
+        &self,
+        text: &str,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<catgrad_llm::helpers::ToolUseStep>> {
+        self.assets.parse_tool_calls(text).map_err(Into::into)
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn stream_text<F>(
         &self,
         mut on_text: F,
@@ -372,7 +574,7 @@ impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(test)]
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "hellas-executor"))]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use std::str::FromStr;
@@ -402,6 +604,7 @@ mod tests {
             default_max_tokens: 128,
             force_model: None,
             inference_timeout: DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT,
+            dtype: Dtype::F32,
             runtime: ExecutionRuntime::default(),
             model_cache: Arc::default(),
             model_load_locks: Arc::default(),
@@ -451,3 +654,201 @@ mod tests {
         );
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod anthropic_conversion_tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use serde_json::json;
+
+    fn assistant_tool_calls(msg: &openai::ChatMessage) -> &[serde_json::Value] {
+        msg.tool_calls.as_deref().expect("tool_calls populated")
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn system_prompt_text_becomes_leading_system_message() {
+        let req = anthropic::MessageRequest::builder()
+            .model("m".into())
+            .messages(vec![anthropic::AnthropicMessage::user("hi")])
+            .max_tokens(16)
+            .system(Some(anthropic::SystemPrompt::Text("be brief".into())))
+            .build();
+        let out = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(&req);
+        assert_eq!(out[0].role, "system");
+        assert_eq!(
+            out[0].content,
+            Some(openai::MessageContent::Text("be brief".into()))
+        );
+        assert_eq!(out[1].role, "user");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn assistant_tool_use_collapses_to_openai_tool_calls() {
+        let req = anthropic::MessageRequest::builder()
+            .model("m".into())
+            .messages(vec![
+                anthropic::AnthropicMessage::user("what's the weather in Paris?"),
+                anthropic::AnthropicMessage {
+                    role: "assistant".into(),
+                    content: anthropic::MessageContent::Blocks(vec![
+                        anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                            text: "Let me check.".into(),
+                        },
+                        anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                            id: "toolu_1".into(),
+                            name: "get_weather".into(),
+                            input: json!({"city": "Paris"}),
+                        },
+                    ]),
+                },
+            ])
+            .max_tokens(16)
+            .build();
+        let out = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(&req);
+        assert_eq!(out.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(out[1].role, "assistant");
+        assert_eq!(
+            out[1].content,
+            Some(openai::MessageContent::Text("Let me check.".into()))
+        );
+        let tool_calls = assistant_tool_calls(&out[1]);
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["id"], "toolu_1");
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["type"], "function");
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["function"]["name"], "get_weather");
+        assert_eq!(
+            tool_calls[0]["function"]["arguments"],
+            r#"{"city":"Paris"}"#
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn user_tool_result_becomes_tool_role_message() {
+        let req = anthropic::MessageRequest::builder()
+            .model("m".into())
+            .messages(vec![anthropic::AnthropicMessage {
+                role: "user".into(),
+                content: anthropic::MessageContent::Blocks(vec![
+                    anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolResult {
+                        tool_use_id: "toolu_1".into(),
+                        content: json!("sunny, 22C"),
+                        is_error: None,
+                    },
+                ]),
+            }])
+            .max_tokens(16)
+            .build();
+        let out = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(&req);
+        assert_eq!(out.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(out[0].role, "tool");
+        assert_eq!(out[0].tool_call_id.as_deref(), Some("toolu_1"));
+        assert_eq!(
+            out[0].content,
+            Some(openai::MessageContent::Text("sunny, 22C".into()))
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn user_message_with_text_and_tool_result_splits() {
+        let req = anthropic::MessageRequest::builder()
+            .model("m".into())
+            .messages(vec![anthropic::AnthropicMessage {
+                role: "user".into(),
+                content: anthropic::MessageContent::Blocks(vec![
+                    anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolResult {
+                        tool_use_id: "toolu_1".into(),
+                        content: json!("sunny"),
+                        is_error: None,
+                    },
+                    anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                        text: "thanks!".into(),
+                    },
+                ]),
+            }])
+            .max_tokens(16)
+            .build();
+        let out = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(&req);
+        // Text flushes first, then the tool messages follow.
+        assert_eq!(out.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(out[0].role, "user");
+        assert_eq!(
+            out[0].content,
+            Some(openai::MessageContent::Text("thanks!".into()))
+        );
+        assert_eq!(out[1].role, "tool");
+        assert_eq!(out[1].tool_call_id.as_deref(), Some("toolu_1"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn tool_result_content_accepts_blocks_or_object() {
+        assert_eq!(
+            anthropic_tool_result_to_string(&json!("plain")),
+            "plain".to_string()
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            anthropic_tool_result_to_string(&json!([
+                {"type": "text", "text": "alpha"},
+                {"type": "text", "text": "beta"},
+            ])),
+            "alphabeta".to_string()
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            anthropic_tool_result_to_string(&json!({"result": 42})),
+            r#"{"result":42}"#.to_string()
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn parallel_tool_calls_all_land_on_single_assistant_message() {
+        let req = anthropic::MessageRequest::builder()
+            .model("m".into())
+            .messages(vec![anthropic::AnthropicMessage {
+                role: "assistant".into(),
+                content: anthropic::MessageContent::Blocks(vec![
+                    anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                        id: "toolu_1".into(),
+                        name: "get_weather".into(),
+                        input: json!({"city": "Paris"}),
+                    },
+                    anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                        id: "toolu_2".into(),
+                        name: "get_time".into(),
+                        input: json!({"tz": "UTC"}),
+                    },
+                ]),
+            }])
+            .max_tokens(16)
+            .build();
+        let out = anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(&req);
+        assert_eq!(out.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(out[0].role, "assistant");
+        assert_eq!(out[0].content, None);
+        let tool_calls = assistant_tool_calls(&out[0]);
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls.len(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["id"], "toolu_1");
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[1]["id"], "toolu_2");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn anthropic_tool_schema_converts_to_openai_function() {
+        let schema = json!({
+            "name": "get_weather",
+            "description": "Fetch the weather for a city.",
+            "input_schema": {
+                "type": "object",
+                "properties": {"city": {"type": "string"}},
+                "required": ["city"],
+            },
+        });
+        let converted = anthropic_tool_to_openai(&schema);
+        assert_eq!(converted["type"], "function");
+        assert_eq!(converted["function"]["name"], "get_weather");
+        assert_eq!(
+            converted["function"]["description"],
+            "Fetch the weather for a city."
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            converted["function"]["parameters"]["required"],
+            json!(["city"])
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8a15232
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
+
+pub fn show_node_id(secret_key: &SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    println!("{}", secret_key.public());
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 44b9e48..8ed5e1d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{Message, openai::ChatMessage};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
@@ -15,48 +17,105 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub prompt: String,
     pub max_seq: u32,
     pub retries: usize,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub local: bool,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub verify_local: bool,
     pub raw: bool,
+    /// Ordered preference list. The first entry is what the client *first*
+    /// builds the program at; later entries are tried via fallback if the
+    /// remote executor refuses with `DtypeNotSupported`. For `--local` /
+    /// `--verify-local` the embedded executor's `supported_dtypes` is the
+    /// full list so no fallback occurs.
+    pub dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
+}
+
+/// Returns `true` if `err`'s chain carries an executor's
+/// `DtypeNotSupported` decision — either as a local `ExecutorError` (the
+/// `--local` route) or as a remote `tonic::Status` with `FailedPrecondition`
+/// and the canonical message prefix.
+fn is_dtype_not_supported(err: &anyhow::Error) -> bool {
+    for cause in err.chain() {
+        if let Some(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. }) =
+            cause.downcast_ref::<ExecutorError>()
+        {
+            return true;
+        }
+        if let Some(status) = cause.downcast_ref::<tonic::Status>()
+            && status.code() == tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
+            && status
+                .message()
+                .starts_with("program was built for dtype")
+        {
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
+    false
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
-    let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model)?);
-    let prepared = if options.raw || !assets.has_chat_template() {
+    if options.dtype.is_empty() {
+        anyhow::bail!("--dtype must list at least one of f32, f16, bf16");
+    }
+
+    // Pre-tokenize the prompt once. Tokenization is dtype-independent, so the
+    // `assets` we use here is throwaway; we reload per attempt below to get
+    // the dtype-specific program build_quote_request needs.
+    let bootstrap_assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model, options.dtype[0])?);
+    let messages = vec![Message::openai(ChatMessage::user(&options.prompt))];
+    let prepared = if options.raw || !bootstrap_assets.has_chat_template() {
         if options.raw {
             info!("executing raw prompt without chat template");
         } else {
             info!("model has no chat template; using raw prompt");
         }
-        assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?
+        bootstrap_assets.prepare_plain(&options.prompt)?
     } else {
         info!("executing prompt with model chat template");
-        let messages = vec![Message::openai(ChatMessage::user(&options.prompt))];
-        assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?
+        bootstrap_assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?
     };
-    let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
-    let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
-        #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
-        {
-            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY)?
-                .with_secret_key(secret_key)
-        }
-        #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
-        {
-            anyhow::bail!(
-                "this build has no backend; --local / --verify-local require e.g. --features candle-cpu"
-            );
+    let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(bootstrap_assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
+
+    let mut stdout_sink = |output: &[u8]| {
+        let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
+        if !delta.is_empty() {
+            print!("{delta}");
+            io::stdout().flush()?;
         }
-    } else {
-        ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key)
+        Ok(())
     };
-    let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
-        runtime,
-        assets,
-        prepared,
-        options.max_seq,
-        if options.verify_local {
-            info!("executing remotely and verifying against local catgrad backend");
+
+    let last_index = options.dtype.len() - 1;
+    for (idx, &dtype) in options.dtype.iter().enumerate() {
+        if idx > 0 {
+            info!(?dtype, "previous dtype rejected, retrying");
+        }
+
+        // Per-attempt assets: same tokenizer/template as bootstrap, but the
+        // build_quote_request below produces a Program at this dtype.
+        let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model, dtype)?);
+
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
+            // Embedded executor accepts the full preference list so a future
+            // dialer can pin any of them. The CLI itself only ever builds
+            // the program at the first acceptable entry.
+            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
+                hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+                options.dtype.clone(),
+            )?
+            .with_secret_key(secret_key.clone())
+        } else {
+            ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key.clone())
+        };
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+        let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key.clone());
+
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        let strategy = if options.verify_local {
+            if idx == 0 {
+                info!("executing remotely and verifying against local catgrad backend");
+            }
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify {
                 primary: ExecutionRoute::remote(
                     options.node_id,
@@ -66,35 +125,53 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
                 shadow: ExecutionRoute::Local,
             }
         } else if options.local {
-            info!("executing locally with catgrad backend");
+            if idx == 0 {
+                info!(?dtype, "executing locally with catgrad backend");
+            }
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::Local)
         } else {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::remote(
                 options.node_id,
-                options.node_addrs,
+                options.node_addrs.clone(),
                 options.retries,
             ))
-        },
-    )?;
+        };
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+        let strategy = ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::remote(
+            options.node_id,
+            options.node_addrs.clone(),
+            options.retries,
+        ));
 
-    let mut stdout_sink = |output: &[u8]| {
-        let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
-        if !delta.is_empty() {
-            print!("{delta}");
-            io::stdout().flush()?;
-        }
-        Ok(())
-    };
+        let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
+            runtime,
+            assets,
+            prepared.clone(),
+            options.max_seq,
+            strategy,
+        )?;
 
-    if request.uses_remote_transport() {
-        let mut prepared = request.prepare().await?;
-        let result = prepared.run(&mut stdout_sink).await;
-        crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
-        drop(prepared);
-        let _ = result?;
-    } else {
-        let _ = request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await?;
-    }
+        let result: anyhow::Result<()> = if request.uses_remote_transport() {
+            match request.prepare().await {
+                Ok(mut prepared) => {
+                    let run_result = prepared.run(&mut stdout_sink).await;
+                    crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
+                    drop(prepared);
+                    run_result.map(|_| ())
+                }
+                Err(err) => Err(err),
+            }
+        } else {
+            request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await.map(|_| ())
+        };
 
-    Ok(())
+        match result {
+            Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
+            Err(err) if idx < last_index && is_dtype_not_supported(&err) => {
+                continue;
+            }
+            Err(err) => return Err(err),
+        }
+    }
+    unreachable!("loop returns on Ok or last-index error")
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index de7a10f..c650c43 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
 pub mod gateway;
+pub mod identity;
 pub mod llm;
 pub mod monitor;
 pub mod rpc;
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index aa78d07..13457e0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,16 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
-use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_executor::ExecutorMetrics;
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 use tracing::warn;
 
 mod node;
 mod peer_tracker;
-mod stats_metrics;
 
 pub async fn run(
     port: Option<u16>,
@@ -18,6 +20,7 @@ pub async fn run(
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     graffiti: String,
+    dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
     secret_key: SecretKey,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
@@ -29,6 +32,10 @@ pub async fn run(
         buf[..len].copy_from_slice(&src[..len]);
         buf.to_vec()
     };
+    // Counters live in the executor and are mutated inline; cloning the
+    // counter handles into a registry just adds a scrape view on the same
+    // underlying state.
+    let metrics = Arc::new(ExecutorMetrics::default());
     let node = node::spawn_node(
         port,
         download_policy.clone(),
@@ -37,15 +44,17 @@ pub async fn run(
         preload_weights.clone(),
         build,
         graffiti,
+        dtype,
         secret_key,
+        metrics.clone(),
     )
     .await
     .context("failed to start node server")?;
 
     if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
         let mut registry = prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default();
-        stats_metrics::register_and_spawn(&mut registry, node.executor.clone());
-        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, std::sync::Arc::new(registry));
+        metrics.register_with(&mut registry);
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, Arc::new(registry));
     }
 
     let node_id = node.node_id();
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index b21ea60..25117f9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,9 @@ use super::peer_tracker::{MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN, PeerTracker, RequestKind};
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
-use hellas_executor::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy, ExecuteServer, Executor};
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_executor::{ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics};
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
@@ -40,10 +42,10 @@ struct ExecutePeerInterceptor {
 
 impl tonic::service::Interceptor for ExecutePeerInterceptor {
     fn call(&mut self, request: Request<()>) -> Result<Request<()>, Status> {
-        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) {
-            if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
-                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
-            }
+        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request)
+            && let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock()
+        {
+            let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::ExecuteRpc);
         }
         Ok(request)
     }
@@ -55,10 +57,10 @@ impl Node for NodeService {
         &self,
         request: Request<GetNodeInfoRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<GetNodeInfoResponse>, Status> {
-        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request) {
-            if let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock() {
-                let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
-            }
+        if let Some((peer_id, observed_rtt)) = peer_observation(&request)
+            && let Ok(mut tracker) = self.peer_tracker.lock()
+        {
+            let _ = tracker.observe_request(peer_id, observed_rtt, RequestKind::GetNodeInfo);
         }
 
         Ok(Response::new(GetNodeInfoResponse {
@@ -125,10 +127,25 @@ fn peer_observation<T>(request: &Request<T>) -> Option<(EndpointId, Option<std::
     Some((context.node_id, context.connection.rtt(PathId::ZERO)))
 }
 
+async fn bind_endpoint(
+    secret_key: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey,
+    port: u16,
+) -> anyhow::Result<Endpoint> {
+    Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
+        .secret_key(secret_key)
+        .clear_address_lookup()
+        .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns())
+        .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
+        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port))?
+        .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port, 0, 0))?
+        .bind()
+        .await
+        .map_err(Into::into)
+}
+
 pub(super) struct NodeHandle {
     node_id: EndpointId,
     guard: tonic_iroh_transport::TransportGuard,
-    pub executor: hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle,
 }
 
 impl NodeHandle {
@@ -152,21 +169,13 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
     build: String,
     graffiti: Vec<u8>,
+    supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
     secret_key: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey,
+    metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
-    let make_builder = || {
-        Endpoint::builder(presets::N0)
-            .secret_key(secret_key.clone())
-            .clear_address_lookup()
-            .address_lookup(PkarrPublisher::n0_dns())
-            .address_lookup(DnsAddressLookup::n0_dns())
-    };
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
         // Explicit port: fail if it can't bind.
-        make_builder()
-            .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port))?
-            .bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, port, 0, 0))?
-            .bind()
+        bind_endpoint(secret_key.clone(), port)
             .await
             .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind on port {port}"))?
     } else {
@@ -174,25 +183,15 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         let mut endpoint = None;
         for offset in 0..MAX_PORT_RETRIES {
             let p = DEFAULT_PORT.wrapping_add(offset);
-            match make_builder()
-                .bind_addr(SocketAddrV4::new(Ipv4Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p))
-                .and_then(|b| b.bind_addr(SocketAddrV6::new(Ipv6Addr::UNSPECIFIED, p, 0, 0)))
-            {
-                Ok(builder) => match builder.bind().await {
-                    Ok(ep) => {
-                        if offset > 0 {
-                            info!("port {DEFAULT_PORT} in use, bound to port {p}");
-                        }
-                        endpoint = Some(ep);
-                        break;
-                    }
-                    Err(e) => {
-                        debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+            match bind_endpoint(secret_key.clone(), p).await {
+                Ok(ep) => {
+                    if offset > 0 {
+                        info!("port {DEFAULT_PORT} in use, bound to port {p}");
                     }
-                },
-                Err(e) => {
-                    debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}");
+                    endpoint = Some(ep);
+                    break;
                 }
+                Err(e) => debug!("port {p} unavailable: {e:#}"),
             }
         }
         endpoint.ok_or_else(|| {
@@ -220,7 +219,13 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         peer_tracker: peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
-    let executor = Executor::spawn(download_policy, execute_policy, queue_size)
+    let executor = Executor::spawn_with_metrics(
+        download_policy,
+        execute_policy,
+        queue_size,
+        supported_dtypes,
+        metrics,
+    )
         .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
 
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor.clone())
@@ -304,6 +309,5 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     Ok(NodeHandle {
         node_id: endpoint.id(),
         guard,
-        executor,
     })
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index c521a40..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/stats_metrics.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,205 +0,0 @@
-use hellas_executor::ExecutorHandle;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, TokenStats as ProtoTokenStats};
-use prometheus_client::encoding::EncodeLabelSet;
-use prometheus_client::metrics::family::Family;
-use prometheus_client::metrics::gauge::Gauge;
-use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::sync::atomic::AtomicU64;
-use tokio::time::{Duration, interval};
-
-type U64Gauge = Gauge<u64, AtomicU64>;
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Hash, PartialEq, Eq, EncodeLabelSet)]
-struct ModelLabel {
-    model_id: String,
-}
-
-struct StatsGauges {
-    executions_started: U64Gauge,
-    executions_completed: U64Gauge,
-    executions_failed: U64Gauge,
-    prompt_tokens: U64Gauge,
-    cached_prompt_tokens: U64Gauge,
-    cached_output_tokens: U64Gauge,
-    prefill_tokens: U64Gauge,
-    generated_tokens: U64Gauge,
-}
-
-struct ModelStatsGauges {
-    executions_started: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    executions_completed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    executions_failed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    cached_prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    cached_output_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    prefill_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-    generated_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Gauge>,
-}
-
-pub fn register_and_spawn(registry: &mut Registry, executor: ExecutorHandle) {
-    let sub = registry.sub_registry_with_prefix("hellas");
-
-    let global = Arc::new(StatsGauges {
-        executions_started: Default::default(),
-        executions_completed: Default::default(),
-        executions_failed: Default::default(),
-        prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
-        cached_prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
-        cached_output_tokens: Default::default(),
-        prefill_tokens: Default::default(),
-        generated_tokens: Default::default(),
-    });
-
-    sub.register(
-        "executions_started",
-        "Executions started",
-        global.executions_started.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "executions_completed",
-        "Executions completed",
-        global.executions_completed.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "executions_failed",
-        "Executions failed",
-        global.executions_failed.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "prompt_tokens",
-        "Total prompt tokens",
-        global.prompt_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "cached_prompt_tokens",
-        "Prompt tokens from cache",
-        global.cached_prompt_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "cached_output_tokens",
-        "Output tokens from cache",
-        global.cached_output_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "prefill_tokens",
-        "Prefill tokens computed",
-        global.prefill_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    sub.register(
-        "generated_tokens",
-        "Output tokens generated",
-        global.generated_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-
-    let model = Arc::new(ModelStatsGauges {
-        executions_started: Default::default(),
-        executions_completed: Default::default(),
-        executions_failed: Default::default(),
-        prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
-        cached_prompt_tokens: Default::default(),
-        cached_output_tokens: Default::default(),
-        prefill_tokens: Default::default(),
-        generated_tokens: Default::default(),
-    });
-
-    let model_sub = sub.sub_registry_with_prefix("model");
-    model_sub.register(
-        "executions_started",
-        "Executions started",
-        model.executions_started.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "executions_completed",
-        "Executions completed",
-        model.executions_completed.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "executions_failed",
-        "Executions failed",
-        model.executions_failed.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "prompt_tokens",
-        "Total prompt tokens",
-        model.prompt_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "cached_prompt_tokens",
-        "Prompt tokens from cache",
-        model.cached_prompt_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "cached_output_tokens",
-        "Output tokens from cache",
-        model.cached_output_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "prefill_tokens",
-        "Prefill tokens computed",
-        model.prefill_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-    model_sub.register(
-        "generated_tokens",
-        "Output tokens generated",
-        model.generated_tokens.clone(),
-    );
-
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        let mut tick = interval(Duration::from_secs(5));
-        loop {
-            tick.tick().await;
-            if let Ok(resp) = executor.get_stats().await {
-                apply_stats(&global, &model, &resp);
-            }
-        }
-    });
-}
-
-fn apply_stats(global: &StatsGauges, model: &ModelStatsGauges, resp: &GetStatsResponse) {
-    if let Some(s) = &resp.stats {
-        set_gauges(global, s);
-    }
-    for ms in &resp.model_stats {
-        if let Some(s) = &ms.stats {
-            let label = ModelLabel {
-                model_id: ms.model_id.clone(),
-            };
-            set_family_gauges(model, &label, s);
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn set_gauges(g: &StatsGauges, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
-    g.executions_started.set(s.executions_started);
-    g.executions_completed.set(s.executions_completed);
-    g.executions_failed.set(s.executions_failed);
-    g.prompt_tokens.set(s.prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_prompt_tokens.set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_output_tokens.set(s.cached_output_tokens);
-    g.prefill_tokens.set(s.prefill_tokens);
-    g.generated_tokens.set(s.generated_tokens);
-}
-
-fn set_family_gauges(g: &ModelStatsGauges, label: &ModelLabel, s: &ProtoTokenStats) {
-    g.executions_started
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.executions_started);
-    g.executions_completed
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.executions_completed);
-    g.executions_failed
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.executions_failed);
-    g.prompt_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_prompt_tokens
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.cached_prompt_tokens);
-    g.cached_output_tokens
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.cached_output_tokens);
-    g.prefill_tokens.get_or_create(label).set(s.prefill_tokens);
-    g.generated_tokens
-        .get_or_create(label)
-        .set(s.generated_tokens);
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index db0dd47..3a5ea29 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,15 @@
 use anyhow::Context;
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use anyhow::anyhow;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::FuturesUnordered;
 use std::collections::HashSet;
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
@@ -49,6 +51,7 @@ type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ExecutionRoute {
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local,
     RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget),
     RemoteDiscovery { retries: usize },
@@ -96,7 +99,7 @@ pub enum ExecutionStrategy {
 
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     local_executor: Option<ExecutorHandle>,
     secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 }
@@ -111,7 +114,7 @@ pub struct ExecutionOutput {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 impl ExecutionRuntime {
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub fn with_local_executor(local_executor: ExecutorHandle) -> Self {
         Self {
             local_executor: Some(local_executor),
@@ -124,15 +127,22 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
         self
     }
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
-    pub fn spawn_default_local(queue_capacity: usize) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let local_executor =
-            Executor::spawn(DownloadPolicy::Eager, ExecutePolicy::Eager, queue_capacity)
-                .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?;
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    pub fn spawn_default_local(
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+    ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let local_executor = Executor::spawn(
+            DownloadPolicy::Eager,
+            ExecutePolicy::Eager,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+        )
+        .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?;
         Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
     }
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     fn require_local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
         self.local_executor
             .clone()
@@ -192,7 +202,10 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 
     pub fn uses_remote_transport(&self) -> bool {
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         let is_remote = |r: &ExecutionRoute| !matches!(r, ExecutionRoute::Local);
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+        let is_remote = |_r: &ExecutionRoute| true;
         match &self.strategy {
             ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => is_remote(route),
             ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
@@ -231,7 +244,7 @@ impl PreparedExecution {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 enum PreparedRoute {
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local {
         executor: ExecutorHandle,
         quote_id: String,
@@ -276,7 +289,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
         route: &ExecutionRoute,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         match route {
-            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             ExecutionRoute::Local => {
                 let mut executor = runtime.require_local_executor()?;
                 executor
@@ -292,10 +305,6 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     quote_id: quote.quote_id,
                 })
             }
-            #[cfg(not(feature = "_backend"))]
-            ExecutionRoute::Local => anyhow::bail!(
-                "local execution requested but this build has no backend; rebuild with e.g. --features candle-cpu, cuda, or candle-metal"
-            ),
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
                 let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
                 let quote = quote_remote_target(quote_req, &endpoint, target).await?;
@@ -316,7 +325,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     #[instrument(skip_all)]
     async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
         match self {
-            #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
                 execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
             }
@@ -415,7 +424,7 @@ where
         .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
         .await
         .with_context(context)?;
-    tracing::Span::current().record("quote_id", &tracing::field::display(&quote.quote_id));
+    tracing::Span::current().record("quote_id", tracing::field::display(&quote.quote_id));
     Ok(quote)
 }
 
@@ -535,13 +544,13 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     bindings: DiscoveryBindings,
     exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(&endpoint);
+    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(endpoint);
     registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {
         connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
         ..PoolOptions::default()
     });
     registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
-    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, bindings.dht));
+    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(endpoint, bindings.dht));
     let pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
 
     let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
@@ -726,11 +735,11 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
 ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<StreamUpdate>> {
     let (status, progress, error) = match event.event {
         Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
-            if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..) {
-                if !output_chunk.is_empty() {
-                    output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
-                    sink(output_chunk)?;
-                }
+            if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..)
+                && !output_chunk.is_empty()
+            {
+                output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
+                sink(output_chunk)?;
             }
             (
                 ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
@@ -759,7 +768,7 @@ fn consume_stream_event(
     }))
 }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
     let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
     if revision.is_empty() {
@@ -837,7 +846,7 @@ mod tests {
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(all(test, feature = "_backend"))]
+#[cfg(all(test, feature = "hellas-executor"))]
 mod timing_tests {
     use super::*;
     use hellas_rpc::error::ExecutorError;
@@ -866,9 +875,13 @@ mod timing_tests {
             .unwrap_or_else(|_| "tell me a story about a boy named billy".to_string());
         let max_seq = optional_env_u32("HELLAS_TIMING_MAX_SEQ", 128);
 
-        let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&model).expect("failed to load model assets"));
+        let assets = Arc::new(
+            ModelAssets::load(&model, Dtype::F32)
+                .expect("failed to load model assets"),
+        );
         let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
             hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+            vec![Dtype::F32],
         )
         .expect("failed to start local executor");
         let prepared = assets
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
index 00081ba..1eb9218 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -26,6 +26,21 @@ pub fn load_or_create(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     }
 }
 
+/// Load an existing identity file; error if missing.
+///
+/// Unlike `load_or_create`, this never creates a new key. Use this for
+/// read-only queries (e.g. printing the node ID of a running service) to avoid
+/// racing the file creator.
+pub fn load_existing(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
+    let path = match path {
+        Some(p) => p.to_owned(),
+        None => default_identity_path()?,
+    };
+    let bytes = fs::read(&path)
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to read identity file {}", path.display()))?;
+    load_from_bytes(&path, &bytes)
+}
+
 fn default_identity_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
     let home = std::env::var("HOME")
         .context("HOME environment variable not set; use --identity to specify path")?;
@@ -159,7 +174,7 @@ mod tests {
     fn rejects_wrong_size_file() {
         let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
         let path = dir.path().join("identity");
-        fs::write(&path, &[0u8; 16]).unwrap();
+        fs::write(&path, [0u8; 16]).unwrap();
 
         let err = load_or_create(Some(&path)).unwrap_err();
         assert!(err.to_string().contains("invalid size"));
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index c91deab..e2475cd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -1,9 +1,11 @@
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use clap::{Parser, Subcommand};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::str::FromStr;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
 mod commands;
@@ -13,6 +15,51 @@ mod metrics;
 mod text_output;
 mod tracing_config;
 
+/// `clap` value parser for `--dtype`. Accepts `f32`, `f16`, `bf16`. Rejects
+/// `u32`, which is the catgrad token-tensor dtype, never a model dtype.
+fn parse_model_dtype(s: &str) -> Result<Dtype, String> {
+    let dtype = Dtype::from_str(s)?;
+    match dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::F16 | Dtype::BF16 => Ok(dtype),
+        Dtype::U32 => Err("model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string()),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Default dtype per build configuration. CUDA / Metal builds assume modern
+/// hardware (Ampere+, M2+) where `bf16` matches the dtype most current models
+/// are trained at and gives a real perf/VRAM win. CPU / unspecified-backend
+/// builds default to `f32` because CPUs typically emulate bf16 via f32 anyway,
+/// and `f32` is the safest broadly-correct choice. Used for `serve --dtype`
+/// and `gateway --dtype`.
+#[cfg(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"))]
+const DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR: &str = "bf16";
+#[cfg(not(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal")))]
+const DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR: &str = "f32";
+
+/// Default `--dtype` preference list for `llm`, resolved at dispatch.
+///
+/// - **Network mode** (no `--local` / `--verify-local`): `[bf16, f32, f16]`
+///   regardless of build. The remote executor decides what it can run; the
+///   CLI's local hardware capability is irrelevant to the wire request.
+/// - **Local-ish mode on a cuda/metal build**: same `[bf16, f32, f16]`.
+///   The operator opted into a GPU-backend feature, so the build assumes
+///   Ampere+/M2+ where bf16 is natively supported. If the GPU lacks bf16
+///   the weight load will fail loudly at first attempt — that's a build /
+///   hardware mismatch the operator should fix, not something we paper over.
+/// - **Local-ish mode on a cpu / unspecified build**: `[f32, f16]`. Skips
+///   bf16 because CPU bf16 throughput is rarely a win and we want a default
+///   that loads on every backend including older GPUs an operator might
+///   bring in via a non-standard build.
+fn default_llm_dtypes(is_local_mode: bool) -> Vec<Dtype> {
+    let cuda_or_metal = cfg!(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"));
+    if is_local_mode && !cuda_or_metal {
+        vec![Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]
+    } else {
+        vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]
+    }
+}
+
+
 #[derive(Parser)]
 #[command(name = "hellas")]
 #[command(version)]
@@ -26,9 +73,15 @@ struct Cli {
     command: Commands,
 }
 
+#[derive(Subcommand)]
+enum IdentityCommand {
+    /// Print the node ID (hex public key) derived from the identity file
+    ShowNodeId,
+}
+
 #[derive(Subcommand)]
 enum Commands {
-    #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     /// Run the RPC server
     Serve {
         /// Port to listen on (auto-selects if not specified or if in use)
@@ -59,6 +112,19 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated)
         #[arg(long = "graffiti", default_value = "")]
         graffiti: String,
+        /// Dtypes this executor will accept, comma-separated. The first entry
+        /// is the executor's preferred dtype (used when the server constructs
+        /// a program itself, e.g. for `QuotePromptRequest`). Other entries are
+        /// also accepted on a per-request basis. Each accepted dtype loads its
+        /// own bundle of weights, so listing more dtypes costs more VRAM.
+        /// Defaults to `f32`.
+        #[arg(
+            long = "dtype",
+            default_value = DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR,
+            value_delimiter = ',',
+            value_parser = parse_model_dtype
+        )]
+        dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
     },
     /// Run HTTP gateway exposing OpenAI/Anthropic/plain APIs over Hellas network
     Gateway {
@@ -75,9 +141,11 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
         node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["node_id", "node_addrs"])]
         local: bool,
         /// Run remotely and verify that the response matches a local catgrad execution
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         #[arg(
             long = "verify-local",
             default_value_t = false,
@@ -85,13 +153,21 @@ enum Commands {
         )]
         verify_local: bool,
         /// Verify the primary remote node against a second remote node
-        #[arg(
-            long = "verify",
-            conflicts_with_all = ["local", "verify_local"],
-            requires = "node_id"
+        #[cfg_attr(
+            feature = "hellas-executor",
+            arg(
+                long = "verify",
+                conflicts_with_all = ["local", "verify_local"],
+                requires = "node_id"
+            )
+        )]
+        #[cfg_attr(
+            not(feature = "hellas-executor"),
+            arg(long = "verify", requires = "node_id")
         )]
         verify: Option<EndpointId>,
         /// Maximum number of queued local executions when `--local` is set
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         #[arg(
             long = "queue-size",
             default_value_t = hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY
@@ -109,6 +185,10 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
         #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
         metrics_port: Option<u16>,
+        /// Dtype the local executor (when `--local` or `--verify-local`) runs at,
+        /// and the dtype the client builds the quote program at: f32, f16, or bf16
+        #[arg(long = "dtype", default_value = DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR, value_parser = parse_model_dtype)]
+        dtype: Dtype,
     },
     /// Query a remote node via RPC
     Rpc {
@@ -141,15 +221,32 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
         retries: usize,
         /// Run locally with the catgrad backend instead of the Hellas network
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["verify_local", "node_id", "node_addrs"])]
         local: bool,
         /// Run remotely and locally, then verify that both outputs match
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         #[arg(
             long = "verify-local",
             default_value_t = false,
             conflicts_with = "local"
         )]
         verify_local: bool,
+        /// Comma-separated preference list (each one of `f32`, `f16`,
+        /// `bf16`). The client builds the quote program at the first entry,
+        /// then on a remote `DtypeNotSupported` rejection retries at the
+        /// next. For `--local` / `--verify-local` the embedded executor's
+        /// `supported_dtypes` is the full list. If omitted the default
+        /// depends on the build and mode (cuda/metal builds and any network
+        /// mode prefer `bf16,f32,f16`; cpu builds in local-ish mode prefer
+        /// `f32,f16` to stay safe on hardware without bf16/f16 support).
+        #[arg(long = "dtype", value_delimiter = ',', value_parser = parse_model_dtype)]
+        dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
+    },
+    /// Inspect the local identity file
+    Identity {
+        #[command(subcommand)]
+        command: IdentityCommand,
     },
     /// Discover peers and log network events
     Monitor {
@@ -168,7 +265,15 @@ async fn main() {
 
     let cli = Cli::parse();
 
-    let secret_key = match identity::load_or_create(cli.identity.as_deref()) {
+    // show-node-id is a read-only query; never create an identity file as a
+    // side effect of it (would race with a running service's own creator).
+    let load_identity = match &cli.command {
+        Commands::Identity {
+            command: IdentityCommand::ShowNodeId,
+        } => identity::load_existing,
+        _ => identity::load_or_create,
+    };
+    let secret_key = match load_identity(cli.identity.as_deref()) {
         Ok(key) => key,
         Err(err) => {
             eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
@@ -177,7 +282,7 @@ async fn main() {
     };
 
     let result = match cli.command {
-        #[cfg(feature = "_backend")]
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         Commands::Serve {
             port,
             download_policy,
@@ -186,6 +291,7 @@ async fn main() {
             preload_weights,
             metrics_port,
             graffiti,
+            dtype,
         } => {
             commands::serve::run(
                 port,
@@ -195,6 +301,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 preload_weights,
                 metrics_port,
                 graffiti,
+                dtype,
                 secret_key,
             )
             .await
@@ -204,28 +311,36 @@ async fn main() {
             port,
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             local,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             verify_local,
             verify,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             queue_size,
             retries,
             default_max_tokens,
             force_model,
             metrics_port,
+            dtype,
         } => {
             commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
                 host,
                 port,
                 node_id,
                 node_addrs,
+                #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                 local,
+                #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                 verify_local,
                 verify,
+                #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                 queue_size,
                 retries,
                 default_max_tokens,
                 force_model,
                 metrics_port,
+                dtype,
                 secret_key,
             })
             .await
@@ -242,9 +357,21 @@ async fn main() {
             raw,
             max_seq,
             retries,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             local,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             verify_local,
+            dtype,
         } => {
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+            let is_local_mode = local || verify_local;
+            #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+            let is_local_mode = false;
+            let dtype = if dtype.is_empty() {
+                default_llm_dtypes(is_local_mode)
+            } else {
+                dtype
+            };
             commands::llm::run(
                 commands::llm::ExecuteOptions {
                     node_id,
@@ -254,23 +381,29 @@ async fn main() {
                     raw,
                     max_seq,
                     retries,
+                    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                     local,
+                    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                     verify_local,
+                    dtype,
                 },
                 secret_key,
             )
             .await
         }
+        Commands::Identity { command } => match command {
+            IdentityCommand::ShowNodeId => commands::identity::show_node_id(&secret_key),
+        },
         Commands::Monitor {
             timeout_secs,
             no_interrogate,
         } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate, secret_key).await,
     };
 
-    if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider {
-        if let Err(err) = provider.shutdown() {
-            eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
-        }
+    if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider
+        && let Err(err) = provider.shutdown()
+    {
+        eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
     }
 
     if let Err(err) = result {
@@ -283,6 +416,7 @@ async fn main() {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn llm_accepts_local_mode() {
         let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--local", "-p", "hello"]).unwrap();
@@ -314,6 +448,7 @@ mod tests {
         }
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn llm_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
@@ -328,6 +463,7 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn llm_rejects_conflicting_local_modes() {
         let result =
@@ -336,6 +472,7 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn gateway_accepts_local_mode() {
         let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--local"]).unwrap();
@@ -354,6 +491,7 @@ mod tests {
         }
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn gateway_rejects_local_with_node_id() {
         let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
@@ -387,4 +525,121 @@ mod tests {
 
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
+
+    /// On CPU-only builds the default is `f32`; on CUDA/Metal builds it is
+    /// `bf16`. See [`DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR`]. Used for `serve` / `gateway`,
+    /// which still take a single dtype.
+    fn expected_default_dtype() -> Dtype {
+        parse_model_dtype(DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR).unwrap()
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn llm_dtype_omitted_yields_empty_vec_for_runtime_resolution() {
+        // Clap parses no `--dtype` as an empty `Vec<Dtype>`; main resolves
+        // the per-mode default via [`default_llm_dtypes`].
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "-p", "hi"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Llm { dtype, .. } => assert!(dtype.is_empty()),
+            _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn llm_accepts_single_dtype() {
+        let cli =
+            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "f16", "-p", "hi"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Llm { dtype, .. } => assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::F16]),
+            _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn llm_accepts_dtype_preference_list() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "bf16,f32,f16", "-p", "hi",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Llm { dtype, .. } => {
+                assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn default_llm_dtypes_local_cpu_skips_bf16() {
+        let cuda_or_metal =
+            cfg!(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"));
+        let prefs = default_llm_dtypes(/* is_local_mode = */ true);
+        if cuda_or_metal {
+            assert_eq!(prefs, vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
+        } else {
+            assert_eq!(prefs, vec![Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn default_llm_dtypes_network_uses_bf16_first() {
+        let prefs = default_llm_dtypes(/* is_local_mode = */ false);
+        assert_eq!(prefs, vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_accepts_dtype_bf16() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--dtype", "bf16"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Gateway { dtype, .. } => assert_eq!(dtype, Dtype::BF16),
+            _ => panic!("expected gateway command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn serve_accepts_dtype_f16() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve", "--dtype", "f16"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Serve { dtype, .. } => assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::F16]),
+            _ => panic!("expected serve command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn serve_accepts_multi_dtype() {
+        let cli =
+            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve", "--dtype", "f32,f16,bf16"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Serve { dtype, .. } => {
+                assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16, Dtype::BF16]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected serve command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn serve_dtype_defaults_to_build_default() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve"]).unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Serve { dtype, .. } => {
+                assert_eq!(dtype, vec![expected_default_dtype()]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected serve command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn serve_rejects_dtype_u32_in_list() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve", "--dtype", "f32,u32"]);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn llm_rejects_dtype_u32() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "u32", "-p", "hi"]);
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index e4f6474..fb67821 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ blake3 = "1"
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
+prometheus-client = "0.24"
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
index dd20398..5a668c1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/backend.rs
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ pub fn create_backend() -> Result<ExecBackend, BackendInitError> {
     EXEC_BACKEND.get_or_init(init_backend).clone()
 }
 
-fn panic_message(panic: &(dyn Any + Send)) -> String {
+pub(crate) fn panic_message(panic: &(dyn Any + Send)) -> String {
     if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<&'static str>() {
         (*message).to_string()
     } else if let Some(message) = panic.downcast_ref::<String>() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 2aa66d3..2625c12 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use crate::state::StateError;
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
@@ -30,20 +30,6 @@ impl Executor {
         let stat_prefill = stat_prompt.saturating_sub(stat_cached_prompt);
 
         let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
-
-        self.stats.executions_started += 1;
-        self.stats.prompt_tokens += stat_prompt;
-        self.stats.cached_prompt_tokens += stat_cached_prompt;
-        self.stats.cached_output_tokens += stat_cached_output;
-        self.stats.prefill_tokens += stat_prefill;
-
-        let ms = self.model_stats.entry(model_id.clone()).or_default();
-        ms.executions_started += 1;
-        ms.prompt_tokens += stat_prompt;
-        ms.cached_prompt_tokens += stat_cached_prompt;
-        ms.cached_output_tokens += stat_cached_output;
-        ms.prefill_tokens += stat_prefill;
-
         let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(&model_id);
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
@@ -58,26 +44,23 @@ impl Executor {
             Ok(queued) => queued,
             Err(error) => {
                 let _ = self.store.remove_execution(&execution_id);
-                self.stats.executions_started -= 1;
-                self.stats.prompt_tokens -= stat_prompt;
-                self.stats.cached_prompt_tokens -= stat_cached_prompt;
-                self.stats.cached_output_tokens -= stat_cached_output;
-                self.stats.prefill_tokens -= stat_prefill;
-                if let Some(ms) = self.model_stats.get_mut(&model_id) {
-                    ms.executions_started -= 1;
-                    ms.prompt_tokens -= stat_prompt;
-                    ms.cached_prompt_tokens -= stat_cached_prompt;
-                    ms.cached_output_tokens -= stat_cached_output;
-                    ms.prefill_tokens -= stat_prefill;
-                }
                 return Err(error);
             }
         };
+        // Counters update after the queue accepts the job — no rollback path.
+        self.metrics.record_execution_started(
+            &model_id,
+            stat_prompt,
+            stat_cached_prompt,
+            stat_cached_output,
+            stat_prefill,
+        );
         let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&quote_id);
 
         info!(
             %execution_id,
             %quote_id,
+            commitment_id = %quote.start.commitment_id,
             queued,
             queue_len = self.pending_executions.len(),
             "accepted execution"
@@ -189,21 +172,17 @@ impl Executor {
         debug!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
 
         let generated = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        let model_id = self.store.model_id(execution_id).ok().map(str::to_owned);
-        self.stats.generated_tokens += generated;
+        let model_id = self
+            .store
+            .model_id(execution_id)
+            .ok()
+            .map(str::to_owned)
+            .unwrap_or_default();
         if success {
-            self.stats.executions_completed += 1;
+            self.metrics
+                .record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
         } else {
-            self.stats.executions_failed += 1;
-        }
-        if let Some(model_id) = model_id {
-            let ms = self.model_stats.entry(model_id).or_default();
-            ms.generated_tokens += generated;
-            if success {
-                ms.executions_completed += 1;
-            } else {
-                ms.executions_failed += 1;
-            }
+            self.metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
         }
 
         if let Err(store_err) =
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index d37fd1a..d606729 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -5,13 +5,17 @@ mod subscriptions;
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests;
 
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::backend;
-use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use crate::inputs::{self, HuggingFaceLocator};
+use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
+use crate::programs;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use crate::weights::{RuntimeManager, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
@@ -19,33 +23,6 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ModelToken
 use super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
 use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
 
-#[derive(Default, Clone)]
-pub(super) struct TokenStats {
-    pub executions_started: u64,
-    pub executions_completed: u64,
-    pub executions_failed: u64,
-    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
-    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
-    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
-    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
-    pub generated_tokens: u64,
-}
-
-impl TokenStats {
-    fn to_proto(&self) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
-        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
-            executions_started: self.executions_started,
-            executions_completed: self.executions_completed,
-            executions_failed: self.executions_failed,
-            prompt_tokens: self.prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens: self.cached_prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens: self.cached_output_tokens,
-            prefill_tokens: self.prefill_tokens,
-            generated_tokens: self.generated_tokens,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
 pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
     pub(super) rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
@@ -53,11 +30,16 @@ pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) subscriptions: HashMap<String, SubscriptionSet>,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
-    pub(super) runtime_manager: RuntimeManager,
+    pub(super) programs: programs::Cache,
     pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
     pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
-    pub(super) stats: TokenStats,
-    pub(super) model_stats: HashMap<String, TokenStats>,
+    pub(super) metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+    /// Dtypes this executor will accept. The first entry is the *preferred*
+    /// dtype, used whenever the executor itself constructs a program (e.g.
+    /// the `QuotePromptRequest` convenience path or `handle_preload`, which
+    /// don't carry a wire dtype). Other entries are also accepted for any
+    /// `GetQuoteRequest` whose program bytes name them.
+    pub(super) supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
 }
 
 impl Executor {
@@ -65,7 +47,28 @@ impl Executor {
         download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
         queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        Self::spawn_with_metrics(
+            download_policy,
+            execute_policy,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+            Arc::new(ExecutorMetrics::default()),
+        )
+    }
+
+    pub fn spawn_with_metrics(
+        download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
     ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        assert!(
+            !supported_dtypes.is_empty(),
+            "executor must support at least one dtype"
+        );
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
         backend::create_backend()?;
         let executor = Self {
@@ -75,16 +78,23 @@ impl Executor {
             subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
-            runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(download_policy),
+            programs: programs::Cache::new(download_policy),
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
-            stats: TokenStats::default(),
-            model_stats: HashMap::new(),
+            metrics,
+            supported_dtypes,
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());
         Ok(ExecutorHandle { tx })
     }
 
+    /// First entry of [`Executor::supported_dtypes`]. Used when this
+    /// executor must pick a dtype itself (e.g. preload, prompt-build
+    /// convenience RPCs).
+    pub(super) fn preferred_dtype(&self) -> Dtype {
+        self.supported_dtypes[0]
+    }
+
     async fn run(mut self) {
         while let Some(message) = self.rx.recv().await {
             match message {
@@ -160,15 +170,16 @@ impl Executor {
 impl Executor {
     fn handle_get_stats(&self) -> GetStatsResponse {
         let model_stats = self
-            .model_stats
-            .iter()
-            .map(|(model_id, stats)| ModelTokenStats {
-                model_id: model_id.clone(),
-                stats: Some(stats.to_proto()),
+            .metrics
+            .known_model_ids()
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|model_id| ModelTokenStats {
+                stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&model_id)),
+                model_id,
             })
             .collect();
         GetStatsResponse {
-            stats: Some(self.stats.to_proto()),
+            stats: Some(self.metrics.global_snapshot()),
             model_stats,
         }
     }
@@ -177,22 +188,20 @@ impl Executor {
         &self,
         request: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsRequest,
     ) -> GetModelStatsResponse {
-        let model_id = request.model_id;
-        let stats = self.model_stats.get(&model_id).cloned().unwrap_or_default();
         GetModelStatsResponse {
-            model_id,
-            stats: Some(stats.to_proto()),
+            stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&request.model_id)),
+            model_id: request.model_id,
         }
     }
 }
 
-fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> ExecutorError {
+fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> ExecutorError {
     ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
 }
 
-fn map_weights_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> ExecutorError {
+fn map_weights_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: inputs::Error) -> ExecutorError {
     match error {
-        WeightsError::NotReady | WeightsError::UnknownKey => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
-        WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
+        inputs::Error::NotReady | inputs::Error::UnknownKey => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
+        inputs::Error::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 5702eea..b7a72c8 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,16 @@
-use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::model::ModelAssets;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
+use crate::inputs::{EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Status, is_cached_locally};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
-use crate::weights::{EnsureDisposition, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsLocator, has_cached_weights};
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextPolicy};
 use catgrad_llm::types;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
+use std::str::FromStr;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::{Executor, weights_not_ready_error};
@@ -15,11 +18,63 @@ use super::{Executor, weights_not_ready_error};
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
+/// Lower-case `Dtype` rendering used in wire fields so callers don't pay
+/// the `Debug` impl's upper-case quirk (`F32` etc.).
+fn dtype_to_wire(dtype: Dtype) -> String {
+    match dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 => "f32".to_string(),
+        Dtype::F16 => "f16".to_string(),
+        Dtype::BF16 => "bf16".to_string(),
+        Dtype::U32 => "u32".to_string(),
+    }
+}
+
+impl Executor {
+    /// Resolve a client-supplied dtype preference list against this
+    /// executor's `supported_dtypes`. The first entry of `prefs` that this
+    /// executor supports wins. An empty `prefs` list lets the executor
+    /// fall back to its preferred dtype. If `prefs` is non-empty and none
+    /// of its entries are supported, the request is refused with
+    /// `DtypeNotSupported`.
+    ///
+    /// Each entry must be `"f32"`, `"f16"`, or `"bf16"`. `"u32"` and
+    /// unknown strings produce `InvalidQuoteRequest`.
+    pub(super) fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
+        &self,
+        prefs: &[String],
+    ) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
+        if prefs.is_empty() {
+            return Ok(self.preferred_dtype());
+        }
+        let mut parsed = Vec::with_capacity(prefs.len());
+        for raw in prefs {
+            let dtype = Dtype::from_str(raw).map_err(|e| {
+                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid dtype `{raw}`: {e}"))
+            })?;
+            if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
+                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                    "model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+            parsed.push(dtype);
+        }
+        for dtype in &parsed {
+            if self.supported_dtypes.contains(dtype) {
+                return Ok(*dtype);
+            }
+        }
+        Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
+            request: parsed[0],
+            supported: self.supported_dtypes.clone(),
+        })
+    }
+}
+
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_preload(&mut self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model).map_err(hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError::from)?;
-        let locator: WeightsLocator = spec.into();
-        self.runtime_manager
+        let locator = HuggingFaceLocator::from_spec(spec, self.preferred_dtype());
+        self.programs
             .ensure_preloaded(locator.clone())
             .await
             .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(&locator, error))?;
@@ -38,13 +93,13 @@ impl Executor {
         let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
-        let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request)?;
+        let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request, &self.supported_dtypes)?;
         let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let program_id = plan.program_id.clone();
-        if !self
-            .execute_policy
-            .allows_execute(&program_id, Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()))
-        {
+        let program_id = plan.program.id();
+        if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(
+            &program_id.to_string(),
+            Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()),
+        ) {
             return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
                 "execute policy denied program {} for model {}",
                 program_id, plan.weights_key.model_id
@@ -56,12 +111,23 @@ impl Executor {
         let ensure_weights_ms = ensure_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let bind_start = Instant::now();
         let execution = self
-            .runtime_manager
-            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program_id, &plan.program)
+            .programs
+            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        // Canonical request commitment: program CID + parameter tensor CIDs +
+        // prompt token tensor CID + policy CID, all hashed via DAG-CBOR. This
+        // is the audit anchor and the exact-replay cache key.
+        let policy = TextPolicy::new(
+            plan.invocation.max_new_tokens,
+            plan.invocation.stop_token_ids.clone(),
+        );
+        let commitment_id = execution
+            .bound_program()
+            .text_execution(&plan.invocation.input_ids, &policy)
+            .id();
         let cache_start = Instant::now();
-        let start = execution.execution_start(&plan.invocation);
+        let start = execution.execution_start(&plan.invocation, commitment_id);
         let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
@@ -84,6 +150,7 @@ impl Executor {
         info!(
             %quote_id,
             %program_id,
+            %commitment_id,
             amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
             model = model_id,
             requested_revision,
@@ -118,6 +185,7 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let model_spec = format!(
             "{}{}",
             request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -127,7 +195,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
             }
         );
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)?;
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, dtype)?;
         let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&request.prompt)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
@@ -138,6 +206,7 @@ impl Executor {
             amount: quote_response.amount,
             ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
             prompt_tokens,
+            dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
         })
     }
 
@@ -145,6 +214,7 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let model_spec = format!(
             "{}{}",
             request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -154,7 +224,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
             }
         );
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)?;
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, dtype)?;
 
         // Build ChatInput from proto messages + system_prompt.
         let mut messages: Vec<types::Message> = Vec::new();
@@ -180,19 +250,20 @@ impl Executor {
             amount: quote_response.amount,
             ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
             prompt_tokens,
+            dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
         })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_list_models(&self) -> ListModelsResponse {
-        let entries = self.runtime_manager.list_models().await;
+        let entries = self.programs.list_models().await;
         let models = entries
             .into_iter()
             .map(|(locator, status)| {
                 let (proto_status, error) = match status {
-                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued => (ModelStatus::Queued, String::new()),
-                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading => (ModelStatus::Loading, String::new()),
-                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready => (ModelStatus::Ready, String::new()),
-                    EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(err) => (ModelStatus::Failed, err),
+                    Status::Queued => (ModelStatus::Queued, String::new()),
+                    Status::Loading => (ModelStatus::Loading, String::new()),
+                    Status::Ready => (ModelStatus::Ready, String::new()),
+                    Status::Failed(err) => (ModelStatus::Failed, err),
                 };
                 ModelInfo {
                     model_id: locator.model_id,
@@ -207,16 +278,16 @@ impl Executor {
 
     async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
         &self,
-        locator: &crate::weights::WeightsLocator,
+        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
     ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        match self.runtime_manager.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
+        match self.programs.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
             EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                if !has_cached_weights(locator) {
+                if !is_cached_locally(locator) {
                     return Err(weights_not_ready_error(locator));
                 }
 
-                self.runtime_manager
+                self.programs
                     .ensure_ready_wait(locator.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
                     .await
                     .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(locator, error))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
index 2656925..d28c656 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStatusResponse};
 
 use super::super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
@@ -9,7 +10,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
         &mut self,
         execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, crate::ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
         let snapshot = self.stream_snapshot(&execution_id)?;
 
         if matches!(
@@ -101,7 +102,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) fn status_response(
         &self,
         execution_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, crate::ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let (status, progress) = self.store.status_snapshot(execution_id)?;
         Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
             status: status as i32,
@@ -109,7 +110,7 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
-    fn stream_snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecuteSnapshot, crate::ExecutorError> {
+    fn stream_snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecuteSnapshot, ExecutorError> {
         Ok(self.store.snapshot(execution_id)?.into())
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 23f5a8c..8a0d4e2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 
-use crate::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
-use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
-use crate::weights::RuntimeManager;
+use crate::programs;
 use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
+use hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus, execute_stream_event};
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 
@@ -25,11 +25,11 @@ fn test_executor(
         subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
         pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
         queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        runtime_manager: RuntimeManager::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
+        programs: programs::Cache::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
         worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        stats: Default::default(),
-        model_stats: Default::default(),
+        metrics: std::sync::Arc::new(crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics::default()),
+        supported_dtypes: vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
     }
 }
 
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
         DownloadPolicy::default(),
         ExecutePolicy::default(),
         DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
     )
     .expect("executor should start");
 
@@ -93,6 +94,7 @@ async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
         DownloadPolicy::default(),
         ExecutePolicy::default(),
         DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
     )
     .expect("executor should start");
 
@@ -251,16 +253,80 @@ async fn stats_accumulate_on_completion() {
 
     executor.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None);
 
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_failed, 0);
+    let stats = executor.metrics.global_snapshot();
+    assert_eq!(stats.generated_tokens, 3);
+    assert_eq!(stats.executions_completed, 1);
+    assert_eq!(stats.executions_failed, 0);
 
     // A failed execution should increment the failed counter.
     let execution_id2 = executor.store.create_execution("");
     executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id2).unwrap();
     executor.handle_complete(&execution_id2, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed, None);
 
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.generated_tokens, 3);
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_completed, 1);
-    assert_eq!(executor.stats.executions_failed, 1);
+    let stats = executor.metrics.global_snapshot();
+    assert_eq!(stats.generated_tokens, 3);
+    assert_eq!(stats.executions_completed, 1);
+    assert_eq!(stats.executions_failed, 1);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn resolve_accept_dtypes_falls_back_to_preferred_on_empty() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
+
+    assert_eq!(
+        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&[]).unwrap(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16,
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn resolve_accept_dtypes_picks_first_supported_match() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F16];
+
+    // Client prefers bf16 first but server doesn't have it; server picks f32.
+    let prefs = vec!["bf16".to_string(), "f32".to_string(), "f16".to_string()];
+    assert_eq!(
+        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&prefs).unwrap(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
+    );
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_when_no_overlap() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
+
+    let prefs = vec!["bf16".to_string(), "f16".to_string()];
+    let err = executor
+        .resolve_accept_dtypes(&prefs)
+        .expect_err("no overlap");
+    match err {
+        ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { request, supported } => {
+            // Reports the client's first preference for diagnostic purposes.
+            assert_eq!(request, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16);
+            assert_eq!(supported, vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32]);
+        }
+        other => panic!("expected DtypeNotSupported, got {other:?}"),
+    }
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_u32_and_garbage() {
+    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
+
+    assert!(matches!(
+        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&["u32".to_string()]),
+        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_))
+    ));
+    assert!(matches!(
+        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&["not-a-dtype".to_string()]),
+        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_))
+    ));
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index c1a6a92..f7b9b7c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use crate::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteEventStream};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
@@ -201,8 +201,8 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         &self,
         request: Request<tonic::Streaming<DecodeTokensRequest>>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>, Status> {
-        use crate::model::ModelAssets;
         use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+        use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
         use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 
         let mut stream = request.into_inner();
@@ -222,7 +222,11 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
                 first.huggingface_model_id, first.huggingface_revision
             )
         };
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec)
+        // Tokenizer-only path. The dtype is irrelevant for `decode_tokens`;
+        // F32 is just the cheapest valid value for the model-graph build that
+        // `ModelAssets::load` does for EOS-id extraction. See PREFIX.md §3.5
+        // for the future no-model-build helper.
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
             .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to load model: {e}")))?;
 
         // Process the first message's tokens too.
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index a234970..527bab5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ mod actor;
 mod handle;
 mod stream;
 
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
     ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..31700cd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use catgrad::runtime::Inputs;
+
+/// [`Inputs`] loaded for a [`super::HuggingFaceLocator`], with tensor CIDs
+/// already computed at load time (catgrad does this inside `Inputs::new`).
+/// Reused across every quote that runs against this weight set; sharing
+/// via `Arc` avoids ever cloning the multi-GB tensor interior.
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct Bundle {
+    pub inputs: Inputs<ExecBackend>,
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
similarity index 71%
rename from crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
rename to crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
index 8f91899..3dddccd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/loader.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,22 @@
-use super::{WeightsBundle, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::ExecutorError;
+use super::{Bundle, HuggingFaceLocator};
 use crate::backend::create_backend;
+use catgrad::runtime::Inputs;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
 use std::path::Path;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
-pub(crate) struct LoadedWeights {
+pub(crate) struct Loaded {
     pub resolved_revision: String,
-    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
+    pub bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
 }
 
-pub(crate) fn has_cached_weights(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+/// Cheap pre-check: do we already have config + weight files for this
+/// locator in the local HF cache? Used by [`crate::programs::Cache`] to
+/// decide whether `download-policy=skip` should refuse the load or let it
+/// hit the existing cache hit-path.
+pub(crate) fn is_cached_locally(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
     let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
         locator.model_id.clone(),
         RepoType::Model,
@@ -23,9 +28,7 @@ pub(crate) fn has_cached_weights(locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
     has_config && has_weights
 }
 
-pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
-    locator: &WeightsLocator,
-) -> Result<LoadedWeights, ExecutorError> {
+pub(crate) fn load_bundle(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<Loaded, ExecutorError> {
     let backend = create_backend()?;
     let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tokenizer_config_path) =
         get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
@@ -37,13 +40,12 @@ pub(crate) fn load_weights_bundle(
     })?;
 
     let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
-        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)?;
-    let bundle = Arc::new(WeightsBundle {
-        parameter_values,
-        parameter_types,
-    });
+        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend, locator.dtype)?;
+    let inputs = Inputs::new(backend, parameter_values, parameter_types)
+        .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
+    let bundle = Arc::new(Bundle { inputs });
 
-    Ok(LoadedWeights {
+    Ok(Loaded {
         resolved_revision,
         bundle,
     })
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2710470
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,39 @@
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
+
+/// Pre-load address: a HuggingFace model + revision, plus the dtype to load
+/// it at.
+///
+/// `dtype` is intentionally a concrete value, not `Option<Dtype>` or an
+/// `Auto` variant. Tensors load dtype-specifically, and silently reusing an
+/// F32-loaded bundle when an F16 graph is requested (or vice versa) would
+/// return wrong outputs.
+///
+/// Future cache sources (e.g. resolution by `Cid<InputsManifest>` over
+/// iroh-blobs) would be sibling locator types in this module.
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct HuggingFaceLocator {
+    pub model_id: String,
+    pub revision: String,
+    pub dtype: Dtype,
+}
+
+impl HuggingFaceLocator {
+    pub fn new(model_id: String, revision: String, dtype: Dtype) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            model_id,
+            revision,
+            dtype,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_spec(spec: ModelSpec, dtype: Dtype) -> Self {
+        Self::new(spec.id, spec.revision, dtype)
+    }
+}
+
+impl std::fmt::Display for HuggingFaceLocator {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "{}@{}:{:?}", self.model_id, self.revision, self.dtype)
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..66fc071
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+//! Loading and lifecycle for [`catgrad::runtime::Inputs`] — the
+//! pre-loaded tensor bundles supplied to [`catgrad::runtime::Inputs::bind`]
+//! to produce a runnable bound program.
+//!
+//! This module owns:
+//! - [`HuggingFaceLocator`]: the cache key (`model_id` + `revision` +
+//!   `dtype`). For now the only resolution source is HuggingFace; future
+//!   sources (iroh-blobs by `Cid<InputsManifest>`, local paths, ...) would
+//!   live alongside as sibling locator types.
+//! - [`Bundle`]: the loaded [`Inputs`] plus any load-time metadata.
+//! - [`load_bundle`] / [`is_cached_locally`]: HF cache lookup + tensor
+//!   materialization.
+//! - [`State`]: the per-locator status state machine, and the
+//!   bound-program registry hung off each `Ready` entry. Programs bound
+//!   against the same `Inputs` share an entry; the registry is what
+//!   [`crate::programs::Cache`] queries on every quote.
+//!
+//! [`Inputs`]: catgrad::runtime::Inputs
+
+mod bundle;
+mod loader;
+mod locator;
+mod state;
+
+pub(crate) use bundle::Bundle;
+pub(crate) use loader::{Loaded, is_cached_locally, load_bundle};
+pub(crate) use locator::HuggingFaceLocator;
+pub(crate) use state::{CacheProgramOutcome, State, Status};
+
+use thiserror::Error;
+
+/// Outcome of an `ensure_*` admission against [`State`]. Drives whether the
+/// caller can proceed (`Ready`), must wait for a load already in progress
+/// (`InFlight`), has just enqueued a new load (`Queued`), or has hit a
+/// terminal failure (`Failed`).
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum EnsureDisposition {
+    Ready,
+    Queued,
+    InFlight,
+    Failed(String),
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Error, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum Error {
+    #[error("inputs not ready")]
+    NotReady,
+    #[error("inputs failed: {0}")]
+    Failed(String),
+    #[error("unknown locator")]
+    UnknownKey,
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6d43a68
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+use super::{Bundle, Error, HuggingFaceLocator};
+use crate::programs::ExecutionContext;
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad::runtime::Program;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) enum Status {
+    Queued,
+    Loading,
+    Ready,
+    Failed(String),
+}
+
+struct Entry {
+    status: Status,
+    bundle: Option<Arc<Bundle>>,
+    /// Programs bound against this entry's [`Bundle::inputs`], keyed by
+    /// canonical [`Cid<Program>`]. Lives here (not on
+    /// [`crate::programs::Cache`]) because it's always scoped to a single
+    /// `Inputs` and a single `(model, revision, dtype)` cache generation —
+    /// when the bundle reloads we need the program map to be invalidated
+    /// atomically with it.
+    programs: HashMap<Cid<Program>, Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
+    generation: u64,
+}
+
+impl Default for Entry {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            status: Status::Queued,
+            bundle: None,
+            programs: HashMap::new(),
+            generation: 0,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) struct ProgramLookup {
+    pub generation: u64,
+    pub bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
+    pub program: Option<Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
+}
+
+pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
+    Cached(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
+    Stale,
+}
+
+/// Shared status check for callsites that only operate on `Ready` entries.
+/// Maps the non-ready statuses to the canonical [`Error`].
+fn require_ready(status: &Status) -> Result<(), Error> {
+    match status {
+        Status::Ready => Ok(()),
+        Status::Failed(error) => Err(Error::Failed(error.clone())),
+        Status::Queued | Status::Loading => Err(Error::NotReady),
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+pub(crate) struct State {
+    entries: HashMap<HuggingFaceLocator, Entry>,
+}
+
+impl State {
+    pub(crate) fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(HuggingFaceLocator, Status)> {
+        self.entries
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(locator, entry)| (locator.clone(), entry.status.clone()))
+            .collect()
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn status(&self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Option<Status> {
+        self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| entry.status.clone())
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn mark_queued(&mut self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator).or_default();
+        entry.status = Status::Queued;
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<(), Error> {
+        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
+        if let Status::Failed(error) = &entry.status {
+            return Err(Error::Failed(error.clone()));
+        }
+        entry.status = Status::Loading;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, bundle: Arc<Bundle>) {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
+        entry.status = Status::Ready;
+        entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
+        entry.programs.clear();
+        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: String) {
+        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
+        entry.status = Status::Failed(error);
+        entry.bundle = None;
+        entry.programs.clear();
+        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn lookup_program(
+        &self,
+        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
+        program_id: Cid<Program>,
+    ) -> Result<ProgramLookup, Error> {
+        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
+        require_ready(&entry.status)?;
+        Ok(ProgramLookup {
+            generation: entry.generation,
+            bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?,
+            program: entry.programs.get(&program_id).cloned(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
+        &mut self,
+        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
+        generation: u64,
+        program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
+    ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, Error> {
+        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
+        require_ready(&entry.status)?;
+        if entry.generation != generation {
+            return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
+        }
+        let program_id = program.bound_program().id();
+        let cached = entry.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
+        Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached.clone()))
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
+    use catgrad::path::Path;
+    use catgrad::runtime::{Inputs, Program};
+
+    fn locator(index: u8) -> HuggingFaceLocator {
+        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
+            format!("model-{index}"),
+            "deadbeef".to_string(),
+            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
+        )
+    }
+
+    fn empty_bundle() -> Arc<Bundle> {
+        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap();
+        let inputs = Inputs::new(backend, Default::default(), Default::default()).unwrap();
+        Arc::new(Bundle { inputs })
+    }
+
+    fn dummy_spec() -> Program {
+        Program::new(
+            TypedTerm {
+                term: Term::empty(),
+                source_type: vec![],
+                target_type: vec![],
+            },
+            Path::empty(),
+            vec![],
+            1,
+            None,
+        )
+    }
+
+    fn dummy_execution_context(bundle: &Arc<Bundle>) -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
+        Arc::new(
+            ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
+                bundle
+                    .inputs
+                    .bind(dummy_spec())
+                    .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)
+                    .unwrap(),
+            ))
+            .unwrap(),
+        )
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn mark_queued_inserts_missing_entry() {
+        let mut state = State::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(Status::Queued));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn mark_loading_updates_existing_entry() {
+        let mut state = State::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        state.mark_loading(&locator).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(Status::Loading));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn ready_lookup_returns_bundle_after_completion() {
+        let mut state = State::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        let bundle = empty_bundle();
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
+
+        let lookup = state
+            .lookup_program(&locator, Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]))
+            .unwrap();
+        assert!(Arc::ptr_eq(&lookup.bundle, &bundle));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn cache_program_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
+        let mut state = State::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        let bundle = empty_bundle();
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
+
+        let generation = state
+            .lookup_program(&locator, Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]))
+            .unwrap()
+            .generation;
+
+        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
+
+        let bound_program = dummy_execution_context(&bundle);
+
+        assert!(matches!(
+            state
+                .cache_program(&locator, generation, bound_program)
+                .unwrap(),
+            CacheProgramOutcome::Stale
+        ));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn finish_failed_marks_entry_failed() {
+        let mut state = State::default();
+        let locator = locator(0);
+        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+
+        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
+        assert_eq!(
+            state.status(&locator),
+            Some(Status::Failed("boom".to_string()))
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index bb5cee4..8ceec35 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -3,20 +3,15 @@ extern crate tracing;
 
 mod backend;
 mod executor;
+mod inputs;
+mod metrics;
+mod programs;
 mod runner;
 mod state;
-mod weights;
 mod worker;
 
 pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
-
-// Migration re-exports: these types moved to `hellas-rpc` but serve-side callers
-// still import them from `hellas_executor::*`. Follow-up: update call sites and
-// drop these re-exports.
-pub use hellas_rpc::error::{BackendInitError, ExecutorError, StateError};
-pub use hellas_rpc::model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
-pub use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
-pub use hellas_rpc::{DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY, error, model, policy};
+pub use metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..519f705
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+//! Live executor counters.
+//!
+//! Counters are mutated inline at the event source (start/complete/fail),
+//! so there is no polling step that copies internal state into a separate
+//! prometheus registry. Detached metrics can be created with
+//! [`ExecutorMetrics::default`] for tests and non-server callers.
+
+use prometheus_client::encoding::EncodeLabelSet;
+use prometheus_client::metrics::counter::Counter;
+use prometheus_client::metrics::family::Family;
+use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
+use std::collections::BTreeSet;
+use std::sync::Mutex;
+use std::sync::atomic::AtomicU64;
+
+type U64Counter = Counter<u64, AtomicU64>;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Hash, PartialEq, Eq, EncodeLabelSet)]
+pub struct ModelLabel {
+    pub model_id: String,
+}
+
+/// Single source of truth for executor counters. Each field is a prometheus
+/// counter that can be both registered for scraping and read directly via
+/// [`Counter::get`] (used by the GetStats RPC path).
+#[derive(Default)]
+pub struct ExecutorMetrics {
+    pub(crate) executions_started: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) executions_completed: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) executions_failed: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) prompt_tokens: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) cached_prompt_tokens: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) cached_output_tokens: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) prefill_tokens: U64Counter,
+    pub(crate) generated_tokens: U64Counter,
+
+    pub(crate) by_model_executions_started: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_executions_completed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_executions_failed: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_cached_prompt_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_cached_output_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_prefill_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+    pub(crate) by_model_generated_tokens: Family<ModelLabel, U64Counter>,
+
+    // `Family::read()` is private in prometheus-client, so we mirror the set
+    // of model ids we've ever incremented to power the GetStats RPC.
+    seen_models: Mutex<BTreeSet<String>>,
+}
+
+impl ExecutorMetrics {
+    /// Register all counters with the supplied registry under the `hellas`
+    /// (global) and `hellas_model_*` (per-model labelled) prefixes. The
+    /// counter handles are shared (`Arc` internally), so clones registered
+    /// here observe the same updates as the executor's `Arc<Self>`.
+    pub fn register_with(&self, registry: &mut Registry) {
+        let sub = registry.sub_registry_with_prefix("hellas");
+        for (name, desc, ctr) in [
+            (
+                "executions_started",
+                "Executions started",
+                &self.executions_started,
+            ),
+            (
+                "executions_completed",
+                "Executions completed",
+                &self.executions_completed,
+            ),
+            (
+                "executions_failed",
+                "Executions failed",
+                &self.executions_failed,
+            ),
+            ("prompt_tokens", "Total prompt tokens", &self.prompt_tokens),
+            (
+                "cached_prompt_tokens",
+                "Prompt tokens from cache",
+                &self.cached_prompt_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "cached_output_tokens",
+                "Output tokens from cache",
+                &self.cached_output_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "prefill_tokens",
+                "Prefill tokens computed",
+                &self.prefill_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "generated_tokens",
+                "Output tokens generated",
+                &self.generated_tokens,
+            ),
+        ] {
+            sub.register(name, desc, ctr.clone());
+        }
+        let model_sub = sub.sub_registry_with_prefix("model");
+        for (name, desc, fam) in [
+            (
+                "executions_started",
+                "Executions started",
+                &self.by_model_executions_started,
+            ),
+            (
+                "executions_completed",
+                "Executions completed",
+                &self.by_model_executions_completed,
+            ),
+            (
+                "executions_failed",
+                "Executions failed",
+                &self.by_model_executions_failed,
+            ),
+            (
+                "prompt_tokens",
+                "Total prompt tokens",
+                &self.by_model_prompt_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "cached_prompt_tokens",
+                "Prompt tokens from cache",
+                &self.by_model_cached_prompt_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "cached_output_tokens",
+                "Output tokens from cache",
+                &self.by_model_cached_output_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "prefill_tokens",
+                "Prefill tokens computed",
+                &self.by_model_prefill_tokens,
+            ),
+            (
+                "generated_tokens",
+                "Output tokens generated",
+                &self.by_model_generated_tokens,
+            ),
+        ] {
+            model_sub.register(name, desc, fam.clone());
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn note_model(&self, model_id: &str) -> ModelLabel {
+        if let Ok(mut seen) = self.seen_models.lock()
+            && !seen.contains(model_id)
+        {
+            seen.insert(model_id.to_string());
+        }
+        ModelLabel {
+            model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn record_execution_started(
+        &self,
+        model_id: &str,
+        prompt: u64,
+        cached_prompt: u64,
+        cached_output: u64,
+        prefill: u64,
+    ) {
+        self.executions_started.inc();
+        self.prompt_tokens.inc_by(prompt);
+        self.cached_prompt_tokens.inc_by(cached_prompt);
+        self.cached_output_tokens.inc_by(cached_output);
+        self.prefill_tokens.inc_by(prefill);
+
+        let label = self.note_model(model_id);
+        self.by_model_executions_started.get_or_create(&label).inc();
+        self.by_model_prompt_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(prompt);
+        self.by_model_cached_prompt_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(cached_prompt);
+        self.by_model_cached_output_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(cached_output);
+        self.by_model_prefill_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(prefill);
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn record_execution_completed(&self, model_id: &str, generated: u64) {
+        self.generated_tokens.inc_by(generated);
+        self.executions_completed.inc();
+        let label = self.note_model(model_id);
+        self.by_model_generated_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(generated);
+        self.by_model_executions_completed
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc();
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn record_execution_failed(&self, model_id: &str, generated: u64) {
+        self.generated_tokens.inc_by(generated);
+        self.executions_failed.inc();
+        let label = self.note_model(model_id);
+        self.by_model_generated_tokens
+            .get_or_create(&label)
+            .inc_by(generated);
+        self.by_model_executions_failed.get_or_create(&label).inc();
+    }
+
+    /// Snapshot the global counters for the GetStats RPC.
+    pub(crate) fn global_snapshot(&self) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+            executions_started: self.executions_started.get(),
+            executions_completed: self.executions_completed.get(),
+            executions_failed: self.executions_failed.get(),
+            prompt_tokens: self.prompt_tokens.get(),
+            cached_prompt_tokens: self.cached_prompt_tokens.get(),
+            cached_output_tokens: self.cached_output_tokens.get(),
+            prefill_tokens: self.prefill_tokens.get(),
+            generated_tokens: self.generated_tokens.get(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Snapshot a per-model row for the GetStats RPC. Only counters that have
+    /// observed events for this model are nonzero.
+    pub(crate) fn model_snapshot(&self, model_id: &str) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        let label = ModelLabel {
+            model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+        };
+        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+            executions_started: self.by_model_executions_started.get_or_create(&label).get(),
+            executions_completed: self
+                .by_model_executions_completed
+                .get_or_create(&label)
+                .get(),
+            executions_failed: self.by_model_executions_failed.get_or_create(&label).get(),
+            prompt_tokens: self.by_model_prompt_tokens.get_or_create(&label).get(),
+            cached_prompt_tokens: self
+                .by_model_cached_prompt_tokens
+                .get_or_create(&label)
+                .get(),
+            cached_output_tokens: self
+                .by_model_cached_output_tokens
+                .get_or_create(&label)
+                .get(),
+            prefill_tokens: self.by_model_prefill_tokens.get_or_create(&label).get(),
+            generated_tokens: self.by_model_generated_tokens.get_or_create(&label).get(),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Iterate over all model ids that have ever been observed, for
+    /// enumerating per-model rows in the GetStats RPC.
+    pub(crate) fn known_model_ids(&self) -> Vec<String> {
+        self.seen_models
+            .lock()
+            .map(|seen| seen.iter().cloned().collect())
+            .unwrap_or_default()
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
similarity index 58%
rename from crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
rename to crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
index d4c84c6..6d20b01 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/manager.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
-use super::loader::{LoadedWeights, load_weights_bundle};
-use super::state::{CacheProgramOutcome, CacheRuntimeOutcome, EntryStatusSnapshot, WeightsState};
-use super::{
-    EnsureDisposition, ExecutionContext, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator,
-    has_cached_weights,
+use super::ExecutionContext;
+use crate::inputs::{
+    self, Bundle, EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Loaded, Status, is_cached_locally,
+    load_bundle,
 };
-use crate::ExecutorError;
-use crate::backend::{ExecBackend, create_backend};
-use crate::policy::DownloadPolicy;
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
-use catgrad_llm::{Program, Runtime};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad::runtime::Program;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::policy::DownloadPolicy;
 use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet, VecDeque};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -18,48 +16,42 @@ use tracing::{debug, info, warn};
 
 const DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM: usize = 1;
 
+/// Bound-program cache for the executor. See module docs for the two-level
+/// admission/load story.
 #[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct RuntimeManager {
-    inner: Arc<RuntimeManagerInner>,
+pub(crate) struct Cache {
+    inner: Arc<Inner>,
 }
 
-struct RuntimeManagerInner {
+struct Inner {
     download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
     max_concurrent_loads: usize,
-    state: Mutex<ManagerState>,
+    state: Mutex<CacheState>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Default)]
-struct ManagerState {
-    weights: WeightsState,
-    waiters: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>>,
-    load_queue: VecDeque<WeightsLocator>,
-    loads_in_flight: HashSet<WeightsLocator>,
-    // These single-flight maps keep expensive runtime creation and program binding
-    // outside the main mutex while ensuring only one leader performs each build.
-    runtime_builds: HashMap<RuntimeBuildKey, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>,
+struct CacheState {
+    inputs: inputs::State,
+    waiters: HashMap<HuggingFaceLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>>,
+    load_queue: VecDeque<HuggingFaceLocator>,
+    loads_in_flight: HashSet<HuggingFaceLocator>,
+    // Single-flight admission for program binding: keeps the (potentially
+    // expensive) `Inputs::bind` call outside the main mutex while ensuring
+    // only one leader performs each build.
     program_builds: HashMap<ProgramBuildKey, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>,
 }
 
 struct EnsureAdmission {
     disposition: EnsureDisposition,
-    next_loads: Vec<WeightsLocator>,
-    waiter: Option<oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-struct RuntimeBuildKey {
-    locator: WeightsLocator,
-    generation: u64,
-    weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
+    next_loads: Vec<HuggingFaceLocator>,
+    waiter: Option<oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
 struct ProgramBuildKey {
-    locator: WeightsLocator,
+    locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
     generation: u64,
-    weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
-    program_id: String,
+    program_id: Cid<Program>,
 }
 
 enum BuildAdmission {
@@ -69,36 +61,31 @@ enum BuildAdmission {
 
 enum BoundProgramStep {
     Ready(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
-    BuildRuntime {
-        generation: u64,
-        bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
-        build_key: RuntimeBuildKey,
-    },
     BuildProgram {
         generation: u64,
-        runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+        bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
         build_key: ProgramBuildKey,
     },
     Wait(oneshot::Receiver<()>),
 }
 
-impl RuntimeManager {
+impl Cache {
     pub(crate) fn new(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
         Self {
-            inner: Arc::new(RuntimeManagerInner {
+            inner: Arc::new(Inner {
                 download_policy,
                 max_concurrent_loads: DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM,
-                state: Mutex::new(ManagerState::default()),
+                state: Mutex::new(CacheState::default()),
             }),
         }
     }
 
-    pub(crate) async fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(WeightsLocator, EntryStatusSnapshot)> {
+    pub(crate) async fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(HuggingFaceLocator, Status)> {
         let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        state.weights.list_models()
+        state.inputs.list_models()
     }
 
-    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
+    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
         let admission = self.admit(locator, false, false).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
         admission.disposition
@@ -106,15 +93,15 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
     pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready_wait(
         &self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
         wait_timeout: Duration,
-    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
         let admission = self.admit(locator, true, false).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
 
         match admission.disposition {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error)),
             EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
                 Self::wait_for_ready(
                     wait_timeout,
@@ -129,25 +116,25 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
     pub(crate) async fn ensure_preloaded(
         &self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
+    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
         let admission = self.admit(locator, true, true).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
 
         match admission.disposition {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error)),
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error)),
             EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => admission
                 .waiter
                 .expect("queued or inflight preload must register a waiter")
                 .await
-                .unwrap_or(Err(WeightsError::NotReady)),
+                .unwrap_or(Err(inputs::Error::NotReady)),
         }
     }
 
     async fn admit(
         &self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
         register_waiter: bool,
         bypass_download_policy: bool,
     ) -> EnsureAdmission {
@@ -155,12 +142,12 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
             .then(|| self.denied_error(&locator))
             .flatten();
         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        let disposition = match state.weights.status(&locator) {
-            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
-            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(_)) => match denied_error {
+        let disposition = match state.inputs.status(&locator) {
+            Some(Status::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
+            Some(Status::Failed(_)) => match denied_error {
                 Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
                 None => {
-                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
                     if Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()) {
                         EnsureDisposition::Queued
                     } else {
@@ -168,11 +155,11 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                     }
                 }
             },
-            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued | EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading) => {
+            Some(Status::Queued | Status::Loading) => {
                 if Self::is_load_pending(&state, &locator) {
                     EnsureDisposition::InFlight
                 } else {
-                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
                     let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
                     EnsureDisposition::Queued
                 }
@@ -180,7 +167,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
             None => match denied_error {
                 Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
                 None => {
-                    state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
                     let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
                     EnsureDisposition::Queued
                 }
@@ -206,56 +193,40 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
     async fn wait_for_ready(
         wait_timeout: Duration,
-        receiver: oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>>,
-    ) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
+        receiver: oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>>,
+    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
         match timeout(wait_timeout, receiver).await {
             Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
-            _ => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
+            _ => Err(inputs::Error::NotReady),
         }
     }
 
     pub(crate) async fn bound_program(
         &self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        program_id: &str,
+        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
         program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
         let start = Instant::now();
-        let weight_post_process = program.weight_post_process;
+        let program_id = program.id();
 
         loop {
             let lookup_start = Instant::now();
             let next_step = {
                 let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
                 let lookup = state
-                    .weights
-                    .lookup_program(locator, weight_post_process, program_id)
+                    .inputs
+                    .lookup_program(locator, program_id)
                     .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
                 if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
                     BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
-                } else if let Some(runtime) = lookup.runtime {
+                } else {
                     let build_key = ProgramBuildKey {
                         locator: locator.clone(),
                         generation: lookup.generation,
-                        weight_post_process,
-                        program_id: program_id.to_string(),
+                        program_id,
                     };
                     match Self::admit_build(&mut state.program_builds, build_key.clone()) {
                         BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
-                            generation: lookup.generation,
-                            runtime,
-                            build_key,
-                        },
-                        BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver),
-                    }
-                } else {
-                    let build_key = RuntimeBuildKey {
-                        locator: locator.clone(),
-                        generation: lookup.generation,
-                        weight_post_process,
-                    };
-                    match Self::admit_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, build_key.clone()) {
-                        BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildRuntime {
                             generation: lookup.generation,
                             bundle: lookup.bundle,
                             build_key,
@@ -282,67 +253,13 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                     let _ = receiver.await;
                     continue;
                 }
-                BoundProgramStep::BuildRuntime {
-                    generation,
-                    bundle,
-                    build_key,
-                } => {
-                    let runtime_create_start = Instant::now();
-                    let runtime = match Self::build_runtime(&bundle) {
-                        Ok(runtime) => runtime,
-                        Err(error) => {
-                            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                            Self::finish_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, &build_key);
-                            return Err(error);
-                        }
-                    };
-                    let runtime_create_ms = runtime_create_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-                    let cache_start = Instant::now();
-                    let cache_result = {
-                        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                        let result = state
-                            .weights
-                            .cache_runtime(locator, generation, weight_post_process, runtime)
-                            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
-                        Self::finish_build(&mut state.runtime_builds, &build_key);
-                        result?
-                    };
-                    debug!(
-                        model = %locator.model_id,
-                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                        runtime_create_ms,
-                        "runtime cache miss"
-                    );
-                    match cache_result {
-                        CacheRuntimeOutcome::Cached => {
-                            debug!(
-                                model = %locator.model_id,
-                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                                cache_lookup_ms,
-                                runtime_create_ms,
-                                cache_store_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                                total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                                "runtime phase timings"
-                            );
-                        }
-                        CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale => {
-                            debug!(
-                                model = %locator.model_id,
-                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                                generation,
-                                "runtime cache entry changed during build, retrying"
-                            );
-                        }
-                    }
-                    continue;
-                }
                 BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
                     generation,
-                    runtime,
+                    bundle,
                     build_key,
                 } => {
                     let bind_start = Instant::now();
-                    let bound_program = match Self::build_program(&runtime, program) {
+                    let bound_program = match Self::build_program(&bundle, program) {
                         Ok(bound_program) => bound_program,
                         Err(error) => {
                             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
@@ -350,20 +267,14 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                             return Err(error);
                         }
                     };
-                    let runtime_bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+                    let bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
                     let cache_start = Instant::now();
                     let cache_result = {
                         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
                         let result = state
-                            .weights
-                            .cache_program(
-                                locator,
-                                generation,
-                                weight_post_process,
-                                program_id.to_string(),
-                                bound_program,
-                            )
+                            .inputs
+                            .cache_program(locator, generation, bound_program)
                             .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
                         Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
                         result?
@@ -371,12 +282,12 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                     let cache_store_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
                     match cache_result {
-                        CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached) => {
+                        inputs::CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached) => {
                             debug!(
                                 model = %locator.model_id,
                                 requested_revision = %locator.revision,
                                 cache_lookup_ms,
-                                runtime_bind_ms,
+                                bind_ms,
                                 cache_store_ms,
                                 total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
                                 "bound program phase timings"
@@ -389,7 +300,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                             );
                             return Ok(cached);
                         }
-                        CacheProgramOutcome::Stale => {
+                        inputs::CacheProgramOutcome::Stale => {
                             debug!(
                                 model = %locator.model_id,
                                 requested_revision = %locator.revision,
@@ -404,8 +315,8 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         }
     }
 
-    fn denied_error(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<String> {
-        if has_cached_weights(locator)
+    fn denied_error(&self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Option<String> {
+        if is_cached_locally(locator)
             || self
                 .inner
                 .download_policy
@@ -421,9 +332,9 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     }
 
     fn register_waiter(
-        state: &mut ManagerState,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-    ) -> oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), WeightsError>> {
+        state: &mut CacheState,
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
+    ) -> oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>> {
         let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
         let waiters = state.waiters.entry(locator).or_default();
         waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
@@ -431,23 +342,15 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         reply_rx
     }
 
-    fn build_runtime(
-        bundle: &Arc<WeightsBundle>,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
-        Ok(Arc::new(Runtime::new(
-            create_backend()?,
-            bundle.parameter_values.clone(),
-            bundle.parameter_types.clone(),
-        )))
-    }
-
     fn build_program(
-        runtime: &Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
+        bundle: &Arc<Bundle>,
         program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-        Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
-            runtime.bind(program.clone())?,
-        ))?))
+        let bound = bundle
+            .inputs
+            .bind(program.clone())
+            .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
+        Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(bound))?))
     }
 
     fn admit_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: K) -> BuildAdmission
@@ -475,7 +378,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         }
     }
 
-    fn enqueue_load(state: &mut ManagerState, locator: WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+    fn enqueue_load(state: &mut CacheState, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
         if Self::is_load_pending(state, &locator) {
             return false;
         }
@@ -484,15 +387,15 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         true
     }
 
-    fn is_load_pending(state: &ManagerState, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> bool {
+    fn is_load_pending(state: &CacheState, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
         state.loads_in_flight.contains(locator)
             || state.load_queue.iter().any(|queued| queued == locator)
     }
 
     fn schedule_loads(
-        state: &mut ManagerState,
+        state: &mut CacheState,
         max_concurrent_loads: usize,
-    ) -> Vec<WeightsLocator> {
+    ) -> Vec<HuggingFaceLocator> {
         let available = max_concurrent_loads.saturating_sub(state.loads_in_flight.len());
         let mut next_loads = Vec::with_capacity(available);
 
@@ -500,7 +403,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
             let Some(locator) = state.load_queue.pop_front() else {
                 break;
             };
-            if state.weights.mark_loading(&locator).is_err() {
+            if state.inputs.mark_loading(&locator).is_err() {
                 continue;
             }
             state.loads_in_flight.insert(locator.clone());
@@ -510,13 +413,13 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         next_loads
     }
 
-    fn spawn_loads_if_needed(&self, locators: Vec<WeightsLocator>) {
+    fn spawn_loads_if_needed(&self, locators: Vec<HuggingFaceLocator>) {
         for locator in locators {
             self.spawn_load(locator);
         }
     }
 
-    fn spawn_load(&self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
+    fn spawn_load(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) {
         let manager = self.clone();
         info!(
             model = %locator.model_id,
@@ -527,7 +430,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
         tokio::spawn(async move {
             let load_result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking({
                 let locator = locator.clone();
-                move || load_weights_bundle(&locator)
+                move || load_bundle(&locator)
             })
             .await
             .map_err(|error| format!("weights worker join error: {error}"))
@@ -539,8 +442,8 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
 
     async fn finish_load(
         &self,
-        locator: WeightsLocator,
-        load_result: Result<LoadedWeights, String>,
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
+        load_result: Result<Loaded, String>,
     ) {
         let (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result) = {
             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
@@ -553,7 +456,7 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                         resolved_revision = %loaded.resolved_revision,
                         "weights ready"
                     );
-                    state.weights.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
+                    state.inputs.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
                     Ok(())
                 }
                 Err(error) => {
@@ -563,8 +466,8 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
                         error = %error,
                         "weights failed"
                     );
-                    state.weights.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
-                    Err(WeightsError::Failed(error))
+                    state.inputs.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
+                    Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error))
                 }
             };
             let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
@@ -577,8 +480,8 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     }
 
     fn notify_waiters(
-        waiters: Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), WeightsError>>>,
-        waiter_result: &Result<(), WeightsError>,
+        waiters: Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>,
+        waiter_result: &Result<(), inputs::Error>,
     ) {
         for waiter in waiters {
             let _ = waiter.send(waiter_result.clone());
@@ -586,12 +489,12 @@ impl RuntimeManager {
     }
 }
 
-fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> ExecutorError {
+fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: inputs::Error) -> ExecutorError {
     match error {
-        WeightsError::NotReady | WeightsError::UnknownKey => {
+        inputs::Error::NotReady | inputs::Error::UnknownKey => {
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
         }
-        WeightsError::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
+        inputs::Error::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
     }
 }
 
@@ -599,41 +502,43 @@ fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &WeightsLocator, error: WeightsError) -> Exe
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
-    fn locator() -> WeightsLocator {
-        WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: "model".to_string(),
-            revision: "main".to_string(),
-        }
+    fn locator() -> HuggingFaceLocator {
+        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
+            "model".to_string(),
+            "main".to_string(),
+            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
+        )
     }
 
-    fn locator_with_suffix(suffix: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
-        WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: format!("model-{suffix}"),
-            revision: "main".to_string(),
-        }
+    fn locator_with_suffix(suffix: u8) -> HuggingFaceLocator {
+        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
+            format!("model-{suffix}"),
+            "main".to_string(),
+            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
+        )
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn enqueue_load_only_tracks_one_pending_entry() {
         let locator = locator();
-        let mut state = ManagerState::default();
-        state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+        let mut state = CacheState::default();
+        state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
 
-        assert!(RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
-        assert!(!RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
+        assert!(Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
+        assert!(!Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
         assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
     }
 
     #[test]
     fn schedule_loads_respects_parallelism_limit() {
-        let mut state = ManagerState::default();
+        let mut state = CacheState::default();
         for suffix in 0..3 {
             let locator = locator_with_suffix(suffix);
-            state.weights.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-            assert!(RuntimeManager::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator));
+            state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
+            assert!(Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator));
         }
 
-        let started = RuntimeManager::schedule_loads(&mut state, 2);
+        let started = Cache::schedule_loads(&mut state, 2);
         assert_eq!(started.len(), 2);
         assert_eq!(state.loads_in_flight.len(), 2);
         assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
@@ -641,25 +546,24 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn admit_build_allows_single_leader_and_wakes_followers() {
-        let key = RuntimeBuildKey {
+        let key = ProgramBuildKey {
             locator: locator(),
             generation: 1,
-            weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess::None,
+            program_id: Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
         };
         let mut inflight = HashMap::new();
 
         assert!(matches!(
-            RuntimeManager::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()),
+            Cache::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()),
             BuildAdmission::Leader
         ));
-        let follower = match RuntimeManager::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()) {
+        let follower = match Cache::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()) {
             BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => receiver,
             BuildAdmission::Leader => panic!("second admission should follow"),
         };
 
-        RuntimeManager::finish_build(&mut inflight, &key);
+        Cache::finish_build(&mut inflight, &key);
         follower.await.expect("follower should be notified");
         assert!(inflight.is_empty());
     }
 }
-
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
similarity index 60%
rename from crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
rename to crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
index cad0332..d93f426 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/program.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
@@ -1,24 +1,39 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::state::Invocation;
-use catgrad_llm::{BoundProgram, Snapshot};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextSnapshot};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 
 const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 
+/// Maximum number of suffix tokens to teacher-force via `advance_one` when
+/// resuming from a cached prefix snapshot. If the suffix is longer than this,
+/// we discard the prefix and run a parallel `prefill_from_empty` instead.
+///
+/// Conservative initial value per `docs/PREFIX.md` §4.2; should become a
+/// measured backend/model policy once we have decode/prefill cost data.
+const CATCH_UP_THRESHOLD: usize = 64;
+
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    empty_snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    empty_snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
-    pub snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    pub snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     pub transcript: TranscriptState,
     pub next_token: Option<u32>,
     pub cached_output_tokens: Option<Arc<[u32]>>,
+    /// Commitment for the request being quoted. Threaded into the worker so
+    /// `cache_continuation` can key the exact-output replay cache by the
+    /// canonical `Cid<TextExecution>` instead of bespoke per-cache identity.
+    pub commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
@@ -30,15 +45,9 @@ pub(crate) struct TranscriptState {
     hash: TranscriptHash,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-struct ContinuationKey {
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
 #[derive(Clone)]
 struct CheckpointEntry {
-    snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     next_token: u32,
     bytes: usize,
     last_touch: u64,
@@ -51,14 +60,14 @@ struct ContinuationEntry {
     last_touch: u64,
 }
 
-#[derive(Default)]
-struct TranscriptNode {
-    checkpoint: Option<CheckpointEntry>,
-    continuations: HashMap<ContinuationKey, ContinuationEntry>,
-}
-
+/// Two flat maps, no co-location: prefix snapshots are keyed by transcript
+/// position (because lookup is a prefix scan over the prompt), exact-replay
+/// continuations are keyed by `Cid<TextExecution>` (point lookup of the full
+/// request commitment). LRU eviction runs across both maps via a shared
+/// `touch_clock`.
 struct ExecutionCache {
-    nodes: HashMap<(usize, TranscriptHash), TranscriptNode>,
+    checkpoints: HashMap<(usize, TranscriptHash), CheckpointEntry>,
+    continuations: HashMap<Cid<TextExecution>, ContinuationEntry>,
     max_bytes: usize,
     total_bytes: usize,
     touch_clock: u64,
@@ -70,16 +79,14 @@ enum CacheItemKey {
         transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
     },
     Continuation {
-        transcript_len: usize,
-        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
-        continuation: ContinuationKey,
+        commitment: Cid<TextExecution>,
     },
 }
 
 impl ExecutionContext {
     pub(crate) fn new(
         bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) -> Result<Self, crate::ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         debug!(
             program_id = %bound_program.id(),
             state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type.len(),
@@ -87,7 +94,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             "initialized execution cache"
         );
         Ok(Self {
-            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_snapshot()),
+            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_text_snapshot()),
             execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(ExecutionCache::new(
                 DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
             ))),
@@ -95,29 +102,38 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         })
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn bound_program(&self) -> &BoundProgram<ExecBackend> {
-        self.bound_program.as_ref()
+    pub(crate) fn bound_program(&self) -> &Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>> {
+        &self.bound_program
     }
 
-    pub(crate) fn execution_start(&self, invocation: &Invocation) -> ExecutionStart {
+    pub(crate) fn execution_start(
+        &self,
+        invocation: &Invocation,
+        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
+    ) -> ExecutionStart {
         let mut cache = self
             .execution_cache
             .lock()
             .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
         let checkpoint = cache.lookup_checkpoint(invocation);
-        let prompt_key = cache.prompt_key(&invocation.input_ids);
-        let continuation =
-            cache.lookup_continuation(prompt_key, ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation));
+        let continuation = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
+        let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
         let (snapshot, transcript, next_token) = match checkpoint {
-            Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot)) => (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token)),
-            None => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
+            Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot))
+                if prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(transcript.len()) <= CATCH_UP_THRESHOLD =>
+            {
+                (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token))
+            }
+            _ => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
         };
         debug!(
             program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
+            commitment_id = %commitment_id,
             prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
             matched_prefix_tokens = transcript.len(),
             cached_output_tokens = continuation.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.len()),
-            cache_nodes = cache.node_count(),
+            cache_checkpoints = cache.checkpoints.len(),
+            cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
             cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
             "execution cache lookup"
         );
@@ -126,6 +142,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             transcript,
             next_token,
             cached_output_tokens: continuation,
+            commitment_id,
         }
     }
 
@@ -134,7 +151,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         transcript_len: usize,
         transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
         next_token: u32,
-        snapshot: Snapshot<ExecBackend>,
+        snapshot: TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>,
     ) {
         let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.allocated();
         self.execution_cache
@@ -152,9 +169,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
 
     pub(crate) fn cache_continuation(
         &self,
-        prompt_len: usize,
-        prompt_hash: TranscriptHash,
-        invocation: &Invocation,
+        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
         output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
     ) {
         self.execution_cache
@@ -162,9 +177,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
             .insert_continuation(
                 self.bound_program.id(),
-                prompt_len,
-                prompt_hash,
-                ContinuationKey::from_invocation(invocation),
+                commitment_id,
                 Arc::<[u32]>::from(output_tokens),
             );
     }
@@ -218,35 +231,21 @@ impl TranscriptState {
     }
 }
 
-impl ContinuationKey {
-    fn from_invocation(invocation: &Invocation) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            max_new_tokens: invocation.max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids: invocation.stop_token_ids.clone(),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
 impl ExecutionCache {
     fn new(max_bytes: usize) -> Self {
         Self {
-            nodes: HashMap::new(),
+            checkpoints: HashMap::new(),
+            continuations: HashMap::new(),
             max_bytes,
             total_bytes: 0,
             touch_clock: 0,
         }
     }
 
-    fn prompt_key(&self, prompt_tokens: &[u32]) -> (usize, TranscriptHash) {
-        let mut state = TranscriptState::seed();
-        state.extend_tokens(prompt_tokens);
-        (state.len(), state.hash())
-    }
-
     fn lookup_checkpoint(
         &mut self,
         invocation: &Invocation,
-    ) -> Option<(TranscriptState, u32, Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>)> {
+    ) -> Option<(TranscriptState, u32, Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>)> {
         let mut state = TranscriptState::seed();
         let mut best_checkpoint = None;
 
@@ -254,35 +253,21 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             state.extend(token);
             let key = (state.len(), state.hash());
             let touch = self.next_touch();
-            if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&key) {
-                if let Some(checkpoint) = node.checkpoint.as_mut() {
-                    checkpoint.last_touch = touch;
-                    best_checkpoint =
-                        Some((state, checkpoint.next_token, checkpoint.snapshot.clone()));
-                }
+            if let Some(checkpoint) = self.checkpoints.get_mut(&key) {
+                checkpoint.last_touch = touch;
+                best_checkpoint = Some((state, checkpoint.next_token, checkpoint.snapshot.clone()));
             }
         }
 
         best_checkpoint
     }
 
-    fn lookup_continuation(
-        &mut self,
-        prompt_key: (usize, TranscriptHash),
-        continuation_key: ContinuationKey,
-    ) -> Option<Arc<[u32]>> {
+    fn lookup_continuation(&mut self, commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>) -> Option<Arc<[u32]>> {
         let touch = self.next_touch();
-        self.nodes
-            .get_mut(&prompt_key)
-            .and_then(|node| node.continuations.get_mut(&continuation_key))
-            .map(|entry| {
-                entry.last_touch = touch;
-                entry.output_tokens.clone()
-            })
-    }
-
-    fn node_count(&self) -> usize {
-        self.nodes.len()
+        self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id).map(|entry| {
+            entry.last_touch = touch;
+            entry.output_tokens.clone()
+        })
     }
 
     fn total_bytes(&self) -> usize {
@@ -291,12 +276,12 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
 
     fn insert_checkpoint(
         &mut self,
-        program_id: &str,
+        program_id: Cid<Program>,
         transcript_len: usize,
         transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
         next_token: u32,
         snapshot_bytes: usize,
-        snapshot: Arc<Snapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+        snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
     ) {
         if transcript_len == 0 || snapshot_bytes == 0 || snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes {
             debug!(
@@ -313,16 +298,11 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         }
 
         let key = (transcript_len, transcript_hash);
-        let existing_bytes = self
-            .nodes
-            .get(&key)
-            .and_then(|node| node.checkpoint.as_ref())
-            .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
+        let existing_bytes = self.checkpoints.get(&key).map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
         self.evict_until_fits(snapshot_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
         let touch = self.next_touch();
-        let node = self.nodes.entry(key).or_default();
 
-        if let Some(entry) = node.checkpoint.as_mut() {
+        if let Some(entry) = self.checkpoints.get_mut(&key) {
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
             entry.snapshot = snapshot;
             entry.next_token = next_token;
@@ -332,7 +312,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             debug!(
                 %program_id,
                 transcript_len,
-                cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+                cache_checkpoints = self.checkpoints.len(),
                 cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
                 snapshot_bytes,
                 "updated execution checkpoint"
@@ -340,17 +320,20 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             return;
         }
 
-        node.checkpoint = Some(CheckpointEntry {
-            snapshot,
-            next_token,
-            bytes: snapshot_bytes,
-            last_touch: touch,
-        });
+        self.checkpoints.insert(
+            key,
+            CheckpointEntry {
+                snapshot,
+                next_token,
+                bytes: snapshot_bytes,
+                last_touch: touch,
+            },
+        );
         self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
         debug!(
             %program_id,
             transcript_len,
-            cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+            cache_checkpoints = self.checkpoints.len(),
             cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
             snapshot_bytes,
             "inserted execution checkpoint"
@@ -359,10 +342,8 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
 
     fn insert_continuation(
         &mut self,
-        program_id: &str,
-        prompt_len: usize,
-        prompt_hash: TranscriptHash,
-        continuation_key: ContinuationKey,
+        program_id: Cid<Program>,
+        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
         output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
     ) {
         let continuation_bytes = output_tokens
@@ -371,7 +352,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         if continuation_bytes > self.max_bytes {
             debug!(
                 %program_id,
-                prompt_len,
+                %commitment_id,
                 continuation_bytes,
                 max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
                 "skipping execution continuation insert"
@@ -379,16 +360,13 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             return;
         }
 
-        let key = (prompt_len, prompt_hash);
         let existing_bytes = self
-            .nodes
-            .get(&key)
-            .and_then(|node| node.continuations.get(&continuation_key))
+            .continuations
+            .get(&commitment_id)
             .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
         self.evict_until_fits(continuation_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
         let touch = self.next_touch();
-        let node = self.nodes.entry(key).or_default();
-        if let Some(entry) = node.continuations.get_mut(&continuation_key) {
+        if let Some(entry) = self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id) {
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
             entry.output_tokens = output_tokens;
             entry.bytes = continuation_bytes;
@@ -396,9 +374,9 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
             debug!(
                 %program_id,
-                prompt_len,
+                %commitment_id,
                 output_tokens = entry.output_tokens.len(),
-                cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+                cache_continuations = self.continuations.len(),
                 cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
                 continuation_bytes,
                 "updated execution continuation"
@@ -406,8 +384,8 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             return;
         }
 
-        node.continuations.insert(
-            continuation_key,
+        self.continuations.insert(
+            commitment_id,
             ContinuationEntry {
                 output_tokens,
                 bytes: continuation_bytes,
@@ -417,8 +395,8 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
         debug!(
             %program_id,
-            prompt_len,
-            cache_nodes = self.nodes.len(),
+            %commitment_id,
+            cache_continuations = self.continuations.len(),
             cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
             continuation_bytes,
             "inserted execution continuation"
@@ -437,28 +415,22 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
     fn least_recently_used_item(&self) -> Option<CacheItemKey> {
         let mut best: Option<(u64, CacheItemKey)> = None;
 
-        for (&(transcript_len, transcript_hash), node) in &self.nodes {
-            if let Some(checkpoint) = &node.checkpoint {
-                let key = CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
-                    transcript_len,
-                    transcript_hash,
-                };
-                match &best {
-                    Some((best_touch, _)) if checkpoint.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
-                    _ => best = Some((checkpoint.last_touch, key)),
-                }
+        for (&(transcript_len, transcript_hash), checkpoint) in &self.checkpoints {
+            let key = CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
+                transcript_len,
+                transcript_hash,
+            };
+            match &best {
+                Some((best_touch, _)) if checkpoint.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
+                _ => best = Some((checkpoint.last_touch, key)),
             }
+        }
 
-            for (continuation, entry) in &node.continuations {
-                let key = CacheItemKey::Continuation {
-                    transcript_len,
-                    transcript_hash,
-                    continuation: continuation.clone(),
-                };
-                match &best {
-                    Some((best_touch, _)) if entry.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
-                    _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, key)),
-                }
+        for (&commitment, entry) in &self.continuations {
+            let key = CacheItemKey::Continuation { commitment };
+            match &best {
+                Some((best_touch, _)) if entry.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
+                _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, key)),
             }
         }
 
@@ -471,27 +443,13 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
                 transcript_len,
                 transcript_hash,
             } => {
-                if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
-                    if let Some(removed) = node.checkpoint.take() {
-                        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-                    }
-                    if node.checkpoint.is_none() && node.continuations.is_empty() {
-                        self.nodes.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash));
-                    }
+                if let Some(removed) = self.checkpoints.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
+                    self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
                 }
             }
-            CacheItemKey::Continuation {
-                transcript_len,
-                transcript_hash,
-                continuation,
-            } => {
-                if let Some(node) = self.nodes.get_mut(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
-                    if let Some(removed) = node.continuations.remove(&continuation) {
-                        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-                    }
-                    if node.checkpoint.is_none() && node.continuations.is_empty() {
-                        self.nodes.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash));
-                    }
+            CacheItemKey::Continuation { commitment } => {
+                if let Some(removed) = self.continuations.remove(&commitment) {
+                    self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
                 }
             }
         }
@@ -506,8 +464,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{ContinuationKey, ExecutionCache, TranscriptState};
-    use crate::state::Invocation;
+    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution, TranscriptState};
     use std::sync::Arc;
 
     #[test]
@@ -521,31 +478,35 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_without_checkpoint() {
+    fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_by_commitment_id() {
         let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
-        let prompt = [10_u32, 20, 30];
-        let prompt_state = TranscriptState::from_tokens(&prompt);
-        let invocation = Invocation {
-            input_ids: prompt.to_vec(),
-            max_new_tokens: 16,
-            stop_token_ids: vec![0, 1],
-        };
+        let commitment_id = Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([7; 32]);
         let expected = Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![4_u32, 5, 6]);
 
         cache.insert_continuation(
-            "program",
-            prompt_state.len(),
-            prompt_state.hash(),
-            ContinuationKey::from_invocation(&invocation),
+            Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
+            commitment_id,
             expected.clone(),
         );
 
         let continuation = cache
-            .lookup_continuation(
-                cache.prompt_key(&invocation.input_ids),
-                ContinuationKey::from_invocation(&invocation),
-            )
+            .lookup_continuation(commitment_id)
             .expect("continuation should exist");
         assert_eq!(continuation, expected);
     }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn continuation_lookup_misses_on_different_commitment() {
+        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
+        cache.insert_continuation(
+            Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
+            Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([1; 32]),
+            Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![1_u32, 2, 3]),
+        );
+        assert!(
+            cache
+                .lookup_continuation(Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([2; 32]))
+                .is_none()
+        );
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e921468
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+//! Bound-program cache + admission state machine, and the per-bound-program
+//! [`ExecutionContext`] that wraps a [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram`]
+//! together with its prefix-snapshot and exact-replay caches.
+//!
+//! [`Cache`] is the executor's two-level cache + admission machinery: load
+//! [`crate::inputs::Bundle`] (slow, single-flight, queued via the load
+//! queue) → bind a [`catgrad::runtime::Program`] against those inputs (fast
+//! CPU work, single-flight, cached). Every cache lookup produces an
+//! [`ExecutionContext`] ready to drive a quote and stream tokens.
+
+mod cache;
+mod context;
+
+pub(crate) use cache::Cache;
+pub(crate) use context::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 9bc6029..51d00dd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -1,210 +1,212 @@
-use crate::ExecutorError;
+//! Causal-LM decode driver for the executor.
+//!
+//! # Overview
+//!
+//! The runner drives a single text-generation request to completion, emitting
+//! generated tokens to a streaming callback and caching reusable artifacts
+//! for future requests. It's the only place in the executor that calls into
+//! catgrad's LLM execution surface; everything else (cache, scheduling,
+//! quoting) is plain data.
+//!
+//! # Two layers
+//!
+//! [`run_cached_program_streaming`] is the public entry point. It is small
+//! and concrete: it starts a [`TextSession`](catgrad_llm::TextSession) from
+//! the cached or empty snapshot, runs the algorithm, and writes the
+//! resulting outputs/snapshots back to the [`ExecutionContext`] cache.
+//!
+//! [`decode`] is the algorithm itself. It is generic over any
+//! [`CausalStepper`] implementation, takes plain-data inputs ([`DecodePlan`]),
+//! and returns plain-data outputs ([`DecodeOutcome`]). It does not touch the
+//! cache, does not touch catgrad concrete types, and has no I/O beyond two
+//! callbacks (first-token-ready notification and per-batch progress).
+//!
+//! This split exists for testability: with a deterministic in-memory
+//! [`CausalStepper`] implementation, the algorithm runs in microseconds
+//! against synthetic inputs and can be exhaustively property-tested without
+//! a GPU or model weights. The narrow seam at [`CausalStepper`] is the only
+//! abstraction the algorithm needs; cache layer, scheduling layer, gateway
+//! layer all stay concrete.
+//!
+//! # Algorithm
+//!
+//! The algorithm matches `docs/PREFIX.md` §4.2:
+//!
+//! 1. **Exact-output replay** (handled in the wrapper, before [`decode`]).
+//!    If the cache contains generated output for this exact prompt and
+//!    generation settings, stream it without touching the model.
+//!
+//! 2. **Drive to prompt-end position.** Three sub-paths picked by the cache
+//!    state passed in via [`DecodePlan`]:
+//!    - **Full prefix hit** — `cached_prefix_len == input_ids.len()`. The
+//!      cache shipped a `cached_next_token`; no model call needed.
+//!    - **Empty session** — `cached_prefix_len == 0`. Run a single
+//!      `prefill_from_empty(input_ids)` call. This is the only multi-token
+//!      input call the safe causal contract permits.
+//!    - **Partial prefix** — `0 < cached_prefix_len < input_ids.len()`.
+//!      Teacher-force the suffix one token at a time via `advance_one`. The
+//!      caller (typically [`ExecutionContext::execution_start`]) is
+//!      responsible for keeping suffix length below a catch-up threshold so
+//!      this chain doesn't outweigh a fresh prefill.
+//!
+//! 3. **Decode loop.** Emit tokens via the progress callback in batches
+//!    of `batch_size`, with stop-token checking. Each step is a single
+//!    `advance_one` call.
+//!
+//! 4. **Final snapshot.** If generation ran to the length cap (no stop
+//!    token), feed the last emitted token through one more `advance_one` to
+//!    align session position with transcript length, then yield the snapshot
+//!    via `into_snapshot`. The wrapper writes it to the cache. If a stop
+//!    token was emitted, no snapshot is captured (the session is one step
+//!    behind the transcript and we don't store snapshots for stopped
+//!    generations).
+//!
+//! # Determinism contract
+//!
+//! Together with [`CausalStepper`]'s split-stability contract, this
+//! algorithm guarantees that committed model output is independent of cache
+//! state: a request reaches the same generated tokens whether it ran from
+//! an empty session, a partial-prefix snapshot, or a full-prefix snapshot.
+//! The split-stability proptest in this module's test suite encodes that
+//! property as an executable invariant.
+
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::state::Invocation;
-use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self, Backend};
-use catgrad::prelude::Shape;
-use catgrad_llm::Session;
+use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, CausalStepper, TextSession};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
-const CHECKPOINT_STRIDE: usize = 64;
-
-fn step_tokens(
-    session: &mut Session<ExecBackend>,
-    backend: &ExecBackend,
-    tokens: &[u32],
-    max_sequence_length: usize,
-    extra_nat_chunk_size: Option<usize>,
-) -> Result<u32, ExecutorError> {
-    let token_tensor = interpreter::tensor(backend, Shape(vec![1, tokens.len()]), tokens.to_vec())
-        .map_err(ExecutorError::Backend)?;
-    let mut inputs = vec![token_tensor];
-    inputs.extend(session.state().iter().cloned());
-    inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(max_sequence_length));
-    if let Some(chunk_size) = extra_nat_chunk_size {
-        inputs.push(interpreter::Value::Nat(tokens.len().div_ceil(chunk_size)));
-    }
-    let mut outputs = session.run(inputs)?;
-    if outputs.len() != 1 {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput);
-    }
-    match outputs.remove(0) {
-        interpreter::Value::Tensor(arr) => match backend.to_vec(arr) {
-            interpreter::TaggedVec::U32(v) => v.last().copied().ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput),
-            _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
-        },
-        _ => Err(ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput),
-    }
+#[derive(Default)]
+struct FirstTokenLog {
+    prompt_tokens: usize,
+    cached_prompt_tokens: usize,
+    cached_output_tokens: usize,
+    prefill_input_tokens: usize,
+    first_token_total_ms: u128,
+    exact_prefix_hit: bool,
+    exact_replay_hit: bool,
+    session_start_ms: u128,
 }
 
-pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
-    program: &ExecutionContext,
-    start: &ExecutionStart,
-    invocation: &Invocation,
-    stream_batch_size: u32,
-    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    let started_at = Instant::now();
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
-    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
-    let p = program.bound_program().program();
-    let max_sequence_length = p.max_sequence_length;
-    let extra_nat_chunk_size = p.extra_nat_chunk_size;
+fn log_first_token(m: FirstTokenLog) {
+    info!(
+        prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
+        cached_prompt_tokens = m.cached_prompt_tokens,
+        cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
+        prefill_input_tokens = m.prefill_input_tokens,
+        first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
+        "first token ready"
+    );
+    debug!(
+        prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
+        cached_prompt_tokens = m.cached_prompt_tokens,
+        cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
+        exact_prefix_hit = m.exact_prefix_hit,
+        exact_replay_hit = m.exact_replay_hit,
+        session_start_ms = m.session_start_ms,
+        prefill_input_tokens = m.prefill_input_tokens,
+        first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
+        "execute first-token phases"
+    );
+}
 
-    if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
-        info!(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.len(),
-            prefill_input_tokens = 0,
-            first_token_step_ms = 0,
-            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "first token ready"
-        );
-        debug!(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.len(),
-            exact_prefix_hit = start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
-            exact_replay_hit = true,
-            session_start_ms = 0,
-            prefill_chunks = 0,
-            prefill_input_tokens = 0,
-            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "execute first-token phases"
-        );
-        stream_cached_output(cached_output_tokens, batch_size, on_progress);
-        return Ok(());
-    }
+/// Pure-data inputs to [`decode`]. All cache-policy decisions (whether to
+/// reuse a snapshot, catch-up threshold, etc.) must be made by the caller
+/// and reflected in `cached_prefix_len` / `cached_next_token`.
+pub(crate) struct DecodePlan<'a> {
+    /// Full prompt token sequence. Must be non-empty.
+    pub input_ids: &'a [u32],
+    /// Number of tokens already folded into the stepper's state. Must
+    /// equal `stepper.position()` at call time. `0` for a fresh session.
+    pub cached_prefix_len: usize,
+    /// Pre-computed predicted next-token if the cache hit covers the full
+    /// prompt. `Some` exactly when `cached_prefix_len == input_ids.len()`.
+    pub cached_next_token: Option<u32>,
+    /// Maximum number of tokens to generate.
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Stop tokens; emitting any of these halts decoding before the cap.
+    pub stop_token_ids: &'a [i32],
+    /// Number of generated tokens to buffer before invoking the progress
+    /// callback. `1` for un-batched delivery.
+    pub batch_size: usize,
+}
 
-    let session_start = Instant::now();
-    let bound = program.bound_program();
-    let backend = bound.backend();
-    let mut session = bound.start(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
-    let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-    let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
-    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
-    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
-    let mut prefill_chunks = 0usize;
-    let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
-    let mut next_token = if prompt_tokens == 0 {
-        Some(step_tokens(
-            &mut session,
-            backend,
-            &[],
-            max_sequence_length,
-            extra_nat_chunk_size,
-        )?)
-    } else if start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens {
-        start.next_token
-    } else {
-        None
-    };
+/// Pure-data outputs from [`decode`]. The caller is responsible for any
+/// cache writes, observability, etc.
+pub(crate) struct DecodeOutcome<S> {
+    /// Tokens emitted to the progress callback, in order, excluding any
+    /// stop token that ended generation.
+    pub output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+    /// Final session snapshot at position
+    /// `cached_prefix_len + (suffix tokens consumed) + output_tokens.len()`,
+    /// paired with the predicted next token at that position. `Some` exactly
+    /// when generation reached `max_new_tokens` without hitting a stop
+    /// token AND at least one token was emitted; `None` otherwise (in which
+    /// case the session position would be one step behind the transcript
+    /// and the snapshot would not be reusable).
+    pub final_snapshot: Option<(S, u32)>,
+}
 
-    if next_token.is_none() {
-        let mut cursor = start.transcript.len();
-        while cursor < prompt_tokens {
-            let next_boundary = next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor, prompt_tokens);
-            let chunk = &invocation.input_ids[cursor..next_boundary];
-            let step_start = Instant::now();
-            let predicted = step_tokens(
-                &mut session,
-                backend,
-                chunk,
-                max_sequence_length,
-                extra_nat_chunk_size,
-            )?;
-            prefill_chunks += 1;
-            prompt_state.extend_tokens(chunk);
-            cursor = next_boundary;
-            program.cache_checkpoint(cursor, prompt_state.hash(), predicted, session.snapshot());
+/// Runs the safe causal-LM decode algorithm against any [`CausalStepper`].
+///
+/// The stepper must already be at position `plan.cached_prefix_len`. The
+/// function is otherwise pure: side effects are limited to the two
+/// callbacks. See module-level documentation for the full algorithm.
+pub(crate) fn decode<S: CausalStepper>(
+    mut stepper: S,
+    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
+    on_first_token: impl FnOnce(),
+    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+) -> Result<DecodeOutcome<S::Snapshot>, ExecutorError> {
+    debug_assert_eq!(stepper.position(), plan.cached_prefix_len);
+    let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
 
-            if cursor == prompt_tokens {
-                info!(
-                    prompt_tokens,
-                    cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
-                    first_token_step_ms = step_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    "first token ready"
-                );
-                debug!(
-                    prompt_tokens,
-                    cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-                    cached_output_tokens = 0,
-                    exact_prefix_hit = false,
-                    exact_replay_hit = false,
-                    session_start_ms,
-                    prefill_chunks,
-                    prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
-                    first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                    "execute first-token phases"
-                );
-                next_token = Some(predicted);
-            }
-        }
+    let next_token = if plan.cached_prefix_len == prompt_tokens {
+        plan.cached_next_token.ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?
+    } else if plan.cached_prefix_len == 0 {
+        stepper.prefill_from_empty(plan.input_ids)?.next_token()
     } else {
-        info!(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = 0,
-            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
-            first_token_step_ms = 0,
-            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "first token ready"
-        );
-        debug!(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = 0,
-            exact_prefix_hit = start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
-            exact_replay_hit = false,
-            session_start_ms,
-            prefill_chunks,
-            prefill_input_tokens = prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(start.transcript.len()),
-            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "execute first-token phases"
-        );
-    }
-
-    let Some(mut current_token) = next_token else {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::NoOutput);
+        let suffix = &plan.input_ids[plan.cached_prefix_len..];
+        let mut predicted = None;
+        for &token in suffix {
+            predicted = Some(stepper.advance_one(token)?.next_token());
+        }
+        predicted.expect("partial prefix hit implies non-empty suffix")
     };
 
-    let mut transcript_state = prompt_state;
+    on_first_token();
+
+    let mut current_token = next_token;
+    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
+    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(plan.batch_size);
+    let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
     let mut last_emitted_token = None;
-    let mut next_token_after_full_transcript = None;
+    let mut hit_stop = false;
 
-    for step_idx in 0..invocation.max_new_tokens {
+    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
         if i32::try_from(current_token)
             .ok()
-            .is_some_and(|token| invocation.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
+            .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
-            next_token_after_full_transcript = Some(current_token);
+            hit_stop = true;
             break;
         }
 
         generated_tokens += 1;
         output_tokens.push(current_token);
         pending_batch.push(current_token);
-        transcript_state.extend(current_token);
         last_emitted_token = Some(current_token);
 
-        if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
+        if pending_batch.len() >= plan.batch_size {
             let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
             on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
             pending_batch.clear();
         }
 
-        if step_idx + 1 < invocation.max_new_tokens {
-            current_token = step_tokens(
-                &mut session,
-                backend,
-                &[current_token],
-                max_sequence_length,
-                extra_nat_chunk_size,
-            )?;
+        if step_idx + 1 < plan.max_new_tokens {
+            current_token = stepper.advance_one(current_token)?.next_token();
         }
     }
 
@@ -213,37 +215,100 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
     }
 
-    program.cache_continuation(
-        prompt_state.len(),
-        prompt_state.hash(),
-        invocation,
+    let final_snapshot = if !hit_stop
+        && let Some(last) = last_emitted_token
+    {
+        let predicted = stepper.advance_one(last)?.next_token();
+        Some((stepper.into_snapshot(), predicted))
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    Ok(DecodeOutcome {
         output_tokens,
-    );
+        final_snapshot,
+    })
+}
 
-    let final_next_token = match next_token_after_full_transcript {
-        Some(token) => Some(token),
-        None => {
-            if let Some(last_token) = last_emitted_token {
-                Some(step_tokens(
-                    &mut session,
-                    backend,
-                    &[last_token],
-                    max_sequence_length,
-                    extra_nat_chunk_size,
-                )?)
-            } else {
-                None
-            }
-        }
+/// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text session, runs [`decode`], and
+/// writes results back to the [`ExecutionContext`] cache.
+pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
+    program: &ExecutionContext,
+    start: &ExecutionStart,
+    invocation: &Invocation,
+    stream_batch_size: u32,
+    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+    let started_at = Instant::now();
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
+
+    if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
+        log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens: start.transcript.len(),
+            cached_output_tokens: cached_output_tokens.len(),
+            exact_prefix_hit: start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
+            exact_replay_hit: true,
+            first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
+        stream_cached_output(cached_output_tokens, batch_size, on_progress);
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
+    let session_start = Instant::now();
+    let stepper: TextSession<ExecBackend> = program
+        .bound_program()
+        .clone()
+        .start_text(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
+    let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+
+    let plan = DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &invocation.input_ids,
+        cached_prefix_len: start.transcript.len(),
+        cached_next_token: start.next_token,
+        max_new_tokens: invocation.max_new_tokens,
+        stop_token_ids: &invocation.stop_token_ids,
+        batch_size,
+    };
+
+    let cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len();
+    let on_first_token = || {
+        log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_prompt_tokens,
+            prefill_input_tokens: prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(cached_prompt_tokens),
+            exact_prefix_hit: cached_prompt_tokens == prompt_tokens,
+            first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            session_start_ms,
+            ..Default::default()
+        });
     };
 
-    if let Some(final_next_token) = final_next_token {
+    let outcome = decode(stepper, plan, on_first_token, &mut on_progress)?;
+
+    let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
+    if cached_prompt_tokens < prompt_tokens {
+        prompt_state.extend_tokens(&invocation.input_ids[cached_prompt_tokens..]);
+    }
+    let DecodeOutcome {
+        output_tokens,
+        final_snapshot,
+    } = outcome;
+
+    if let Some((snapshot, predicted_next_token)) = final_snapshot {
+        let mut transcript_state = prompt_state;
+        transcript_state.extend_tokens(&output_tokens);
+        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
         program.cache_checkpoint(
             transcript_state.len(),
             transcript_state.hash(),
-            final_next_token,
-            session.snapshot(),
+            predicted_next_token,
+            snapshot,
         );
+    } else {
+        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
     }
 
     Ok(())
@@ -263,7 +328,6 @@ fn stream_cached_output(
     }
 }
 
-fn next_checkpoint_boundary(cursor: usize, prompt_tokens: usize) -> usize {
-    let next_stride = ((cursor / CHECKPOINT_STRIDE) + 1) * CHECKPOINT_STRIDE;
-    next_stride.min(prompt_tokens).max(cursor + 1)
-}
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests;
+
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..93eadf5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,526 @@
+//! Tests for [`super::decode`].
+//!
+//! See [`fake`] for the in-memory [`CausalStepper`] implementation that
+//! replaces real catgrad model execution. The fake satisfies the safe
+//! causal contract by construction (its predictor is a pure function of the
+//! complete transcript so far), so it is the right shape to exercise
+//! `decode`'s control flow without dragging in tensor compute.
+
+use super::{DecodeOutcome, DecodePlan, decode};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{CausalStepper, TextStepOutput};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use std::cell::RefCell;
+use std::rc::Rc;
+
+mod fake {
+    //! Deterministic in-memory `CausalStepper` for tests.
+    //!
+    //! The predictor is `blake3(transcript_so_far)` cast to `u32`. Because
+    //! the predictor depends only on the *complete* transcript at each
+    //! step, the contract holds by construction:
+    //!
+    //!     prefill_from_empty(P ++ S)
+    //!         == prefill_from_empty(P) ; advance_one(s_i) for each s_i in S
+    //!
+    //! both as predicted-token sequences and as final transcript state.
+    //! That means tests can compare two decode runs that arrive at the same
+    //! transcript via different cache paths and assert identical outputs.
+
+    use super::*;
+
+    /// One observed call into the stepper. Tests assert against ordered
+    /// sequences of these to verify decode picked the right path.
+    #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+    pub(super) enum FakeCall {
+        Prefill(Vec<u32>),
+        Advance(u32),
+        IntoSnapshot,
+    }
+
+    /// Snapshot is just the transcript. Resuming a stepper from a snapshot
+    /// is constructing a new `FakeStepper` with the same transcript.
+    #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+    pub(super) struct FakeSnapshot {
+        pub(super) transcript: Vec<u32>,
+    }
+
+    pub(super) struct FakeStepper {
+        transcript: Vec<u32>,
+        calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>,
+    }
+
+    impl FakeStepper {
+        pub(super) fn empty(calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                transcript: Vec::new(),
+                calls,
+            }
+        }
+
+        pub(super) fn from_snapshot(
+            snapshot: FakeSnapshot,
+            calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>,
+        ) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                transcript: snapshot.transcript,
+                calls,
+            }
+        }
+
+        fn predict(&self) -> u32 {
+            predict_from_transcript(&self.transcript)
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Public so tests can pre-compute expected predictions.
+    pub(super) fn predict_from_transcript(transcript: &[u32]) -> u32 {
+        let mut hasher = blake3::Hasher::new();
+        for &token in transcript {
+            hasher.update(&token.to_le_bytes());
+        }
+        let digest = hasher.finalize();
+        let bytes = digest.as_bytes();
+        u32::from_le_bytes([bytes[0], bytes[1], bytes[2], bytes[3]])
+    }
+
+    impl CausalStepper for FakeStepper {
+        type Snapshot = FakeSnapshot;
+
+        fn position(&self) -> usize {
+            self.transcript.len()
+        }
+
+        fn prefill_from_empty(
+            &mut self,
+            tokens: &[u32],
+        ) -> catgrad_llm::Result<TextStepOutput> {
+            assert_eq!(self.transcript.len(), 0, "prefill_from_empty on non-empty");
+            assert!(!tokens.is_empty(), "prefill_from_empty with empty input");
+            self.calls
+                .borrow_mut()
+                .push(FakeCall::Prefill(tokens.to_vec()));
+            self.transcript.extend_from_slice(tokens);
+            Ok(TextStepOutput::NextToken(self.predict()))
+        }
+
+        fn advance_one(&mut self, token: u32) -> catgrad_llm::Result<TextStepOutput> {
+            assert!(!self.transcript.is_empty(), "advance_one on empty");
+            self.calls.borrow_mut().push(FakeCall::Advance(token));
+            self.transcript.push(token);
+            Ok(TextStepOutput::NextToken(self.predict()))
+        }
+
+        fn into_snapshot(self) -> Self::Snapshot {
+            self.calls.borrow_mut().push(FakeCall::IntoSnapshot);
+            FakeSnapshot {
+                transcript: self.transcript,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+use fake::{FakeCall, FakeSnapshot, FakeStepper, predict_from_transcript};
+
+/// Convenience: collect `(generated_tokens_so_far, decoded_chunk_as_u32_le)` per
+/// progress callback invocation, for assertion.
+type ProgressLog = Vec<(u64, Vec<u32>)>;
+
+fn decode_chunks(bytes: &[u8]) -> Vec<u32> {
+    bytes
+        .chunks_exact(4)
+        .map(|c| u32::from_le_bytes([c[0], c[1], c[2], c[3]]))
+        .collect()
+}
+
+/// Run `decode` with a fresh empty fake stepper. Returns the call log,
+/// progress log, first-token-fired flag, and the outcome.
+fn run_from_empty(
+    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
+) -> (
+    Vec<FakeCall>,
+    ProgressLog,
+    bool,
+    Result<DecodeOutcome<FakeSnapshot>, ExecutorError>,
+) {
+    let calls = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
+    let progress: Rc<RefCell<ProgressLog>> = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
+    let first = Rc::new(RefCell::new(false));
+
+    let stepper = FakeStepper::empty(calls.clone());
+    let outcome = {
+        let progress = progress.clone();
+        let first = first.clone();
+        decode(
+            stepper,
+            plan,
+            move || *first.borrow_mut() = true,
+            move |emitted, chunk| progress.borrow_mut().push((emitted, decode_chunks(chunk))),
+        )
+    };
+
+    (
+        Rc::try_unwrap(calls).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        Rc::try_unwrap(progress).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        Rc::try_unwrap(first).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        outcome,
+    )
+}
+
+/// Run `decode` resuming from a `FakeSnapshot`. The snapshot's transcript
+/// is used to seed the stepper; the plan must reflect a `cached_prefix_len`
+/// equal to that transcript length.
+fn run_from_snapshot(
+    snapshot: FakeSnapshot,
+    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
+) -> (
+    Vec<FakeCall>,
+    ProgressLog,
+    bool,
+    Result<DecodeOutcome<FakeSnapshot>, ExecutorError>,
+) {
+    let calls = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
+    let progress: Rc<RefCell<ProgressLog>> = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
+    let first = Rc::new(RefCell::new(false));
+
+    let stepper = FakeStepper::from_snapshot(snapshot, calls.clone());
+    let outcome = {
+        let progress = progress.clone();
+        let first = first.clone();
+        decode(
+            stepper,
+            plan,
+            move || *first.borrow_mut() = true,
+            move |emitted, chunk| progress.borrow_mut().push((emitted, decode_chunks(chunk))),
+        )
+    };
+
+    (
+        Rc::try_unwrap(calls).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        Rc::try_unwrap(progress).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        Rc::try_unwrap(first).unwrap().into_inner(),
+        outcome,
+    )
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Path-selection unit tests
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+#[test]
+fn full_prefix_hit_skips_model_and_uses_cached_next_token() {
+    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
+    let cached_next = 0xCAFE_BABE_u32;
+    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_snapshot(
+        FakeSnapshot {
+            transcript: prompt.clone(),
+        },
+        DecodePlan {
+            input_ids: &prompt,
+            cached_prefix_len: prompt.len(),
+            cached_next_token: Some(cached_next),
+            max_new_tokens: 1,
+            stop_token_ids: &[],
+            batch_size: 1,
+        },
+    );
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    // Decode emits the cached next token, then attempts to align the
+    // session for the snapshot via one extra advance_one — that's the only
+    // model call. No prefill, no decode-loop advance_one.
+    assert_eq!(
+        calls,
+        vec![FakeCall::Advance(cached_next), FakeCall::IntoSnapshot]
+    );
+    assert!(first_fired);
+    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![cached_next]);
+    assert_eq!(progress, vec![(1, vec![cached_next])]);
+    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_some());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn empty_session_runs_one_bulk_prefill() {
+    let prompt = vec![10, 20, 30, 40];
+    let expected_first = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
+    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &prompt,
+        cached_prefix_len: 0,
+        cached_next_token: None,
+        max_new_tokens: 1,
+        stop_token_ids: &[],
+        batch_size: 1,
+    });
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    assert_eq!(
+        calls,
+        vec![
+            FakeCall::Prefill(prompt.clone()),
+            FakeCall::Advance(expected_first),
+            FakeCall::IntoSnapshot,
+        ]
+    );
+    assert!(first_fired);
+    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![expected_first]);
+    assert_eq!(progress, vec![(1, vec![expected_first])]);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn partial_prefix_teacher_forces_each_suffix_token() {
+    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8];
+    let split = 3;
+    let suffix = &prompt[split..];
+
+    let (calls, _progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_snapshot(
+        FakeSnapshot {
+            transcript: prompt[..split].to_vec(),
+        },
+        DecodePlan {
+            input_ids: &prompt,
+            cached_prefix_len: split,
+            cached_next_token: None,
+            max_new_tokens: 1,
+            stop_token_ids: &[],
+            batch_size: 1,
+        },
+    );
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    let mut expected_calls: Vec<FakeCall> = suffix.iter().map(|&t| FakeCall::Advance(t)).collect();
+    expected_calls.push(FakeCall::Advance(predict_from_transcript(&prompt)));
+    expected_calls.push(FakeCall::IntoSnapshot);
+    assert_eq!(calls, expected_calls);
+    assert!(first_fired);
+    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![predict_from_transcript(&prompt)]);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn stop_token_mid_decode_skips_final_snapshot() {
+    // Engineer a stop: the predictor is deterministic, so find a prompt
+    // whose predicted next token is in i32 range (the runner's stop check
+    // skips u32 values that don't fit in i32) and use that prediction as
+    // the stop set.
+    let (prompt, first_pred) = (1u32..1000)
+        .map(|seed| {
+            let prompt = vec![seed, seed + 1, seed + 2];
+            let pred = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
+            (prompt, pred)
+        })
+        .find(|(_, pred)| i32::try_from(*pred).is_ok())
+        .expect("expected to find an i32-fitting prediction in 1000 tries");
+    let stop_tokens = [first_pred as i32];
+
+    let (calls, progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &prompt,
+        cached_prefix_len: 0,
+        cached_next_token: None,
+        max_new_tokens: 16,
+        stop_token_ids: &stop_tokens,
+        batch_size: 1,
+    });
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    // Prefill ran, returned the (now-stop) predicted token — decode loop
+    // saw it as a stop and exited before emitting anything. No final
+    // snapshot because the session would be one step behind the transcript.
+    assert_eq!(calls, vec![FakeCall::Prefill(prompt.clone())]);
+    assert!(outcome.output_tokens.is_empty());
+    assert!(progress.is_empty());
+    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_none());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn max_new_tokens_zero_emits_nothing_and_no_snapshot() {
+    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3];
+    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &prompt,
+        cached_prefix_len: 0,
+        cached_next_token: None,
+        max_new_tokens: 0,
+        stop_token_ids: &[],
+        batch_size: 1,
+    });
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    // Prefill still runs (we always need the next-token at prompt end), but
+    // no decode iterations happen, so no advance_one and no snapshot.
+    assert_eq!(calls, vec![FakeCall::Prefill(prompt)]);
+    assert!(first_fired);
+    assert!(outcome.output_tokens.is_empty());
+    assert!(progress.is_empty());
+    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_none());
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn batch_size_groups_progress_chunks() {
+    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3];
+    let (_calls, progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &prompt,
+        cached_prefix_len: 0,
+        cached_next_token: None,
+        max_new_tokens: 5,
+        stop_token_ids: &[],
+        batch_size: 2,
+    });
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    // 5 tokens emitted in batches of 2 → chunks of sizes [2, 2, 1].
+    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens.len(), 5);
+    let chunk_sizes: Vec<usize> = progress.iter().map(|(_, chunk)| chunk.len()).collect();
+    assert_eq!(chunk_sizes, vec![2, 2, 1]);
+    let cumulative: Vec<u64> = progress.iter().map(|(g, _)| *g).collect();
+    assert_eq!(cumulative, vec![2, 4, 5]);
+}
+
+#[test]
+fn full_run_caps_at_max_new_tokens_and_yields_snapshot() {
+    let prompt = vec![1, 2];
+    let (calls, _progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+        input_ids: &prompt,
+        cached_prefix_len: 0,
+        cached_next_token: None,
+        max_new_tokens: 4,
+        stop_token_ids: &[],
+        batch_size: 1,
+    });
+    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
+
+    // 1 prefill, 3 advance_one in decode loop, 1 advance_one for final
+    // snapshot alignment, 1 into_snapshot.
+    let prefills = calls
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::Prefill(_)))
+        .count();
+    let advances = calls
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::Advance(_)))
+        .count();
+    let snapshots = calls
+        .iter()
+        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::IntoSnapshot))
+        .count();
+    assert_eq!(prefills, 1);
+    assert_eq!(advances, 4);
+    assert_eq!(snapshots, 1);
+    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens.len(), 4);
+    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_some());
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Split-stability proptest
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+mod prop {
+    use super::*;
+    use proptest::prelude::*;
+
+    // Property: for any prompt and split point, decoding from an empty
+    // session and decoding from a snapshot at the split point produce
+    // identical emitted output tokens.
+    //
+    // The fake stepper satisfies the split-stability contract by
+    // construction. This proptest verifies that `decode` does not break
+    // determinism through its cache-state branching: regardless of which
+    // path it takes (full bulk prefill vs. teacher-forced suffix replay),
+    // the visible output tokens are the same.
+    //
+    // The second proptest covers the full-prefix-hit path separately,
+    // since it's structurally distinct (no model calls in the prefill
+    // phase) and worth independent coverage.
+    proptest! {
+        #![proptest_config(ProptestConfig {
+            cases: 256,
+            ..ProptestConfig::default()
+        })]
+
+        #[test]
+        fn split_stable_outputs(
+            prompt in proptest::collection::vec(any::<u32>(), 1..32),
+            split_ratio in 0_usize..=100,
+            max_new in 0u32..16,
+            stop_count in 0_usize..3,
+            stop_seed in any::<u64>(),
+        ) {
+            let split = (prompt.len() * split_ratio) / 100;
+            // Pick stop tokens deterministically so both runs use the same set.
+            let mut stops = Vec::new();
+            let mut s = stop_seed;
+            for _ in 0..stop_count {
+                s = s.wrapping_mul(6364136223846793005).wrapping_add(1442695040888963407);
+                stops.push((s as u32) as i32);
+            }
+            let stops_slice = &stops[..];
+
+            // When the split lands at the end of the prompt the caller
+            // must ship the predicted next token alongside the snapshot;
+            // that's the runner-cache contract. Path A always starts
+            // fresh, so its cached_next_token is None.
+            let cached_next_b = (split == prompt.len())
+                .then(|| predict_from_transcript(&prompt));
+
+            let (_, progress_a, _, outcome_a) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+                input_ids: &prompt,
+                cached_prefix_len: 0,
+                cached_next_token: None,
+                max_new_tokens: max_new,
+                stop_token_ids: stops_slice,
+                batch_size: 1,
+            });
+
+            let (_, progress_b, _, outcome_b) = run_from_snapshot(
+                FakeSnapshot { transcript: prompt[..split].to_vec() },
+                DecodePlan {
+                    input_ids: &prompt,
+                    cached_prefix_len: split,
+                    cached_next_token: cached_next_b,
+                    max_new_tokens: max_new,
+                    stop_token_ids: stops_slice,
+                    batch_size: 1,
+                },
+            );
+
+            let outcome_a = outcome_a.unwrap();
+            let outcome_b = outcome_b.unwrap();
+            prop_assert_eq!(&outcome_a.output_tokens, &outcome_b.output_tokens);
+            prop_assert_eq!(progress_a, progress_b);
+            prop_assert_eq!(
+                outcome_a.final_snapshot.is_some(),
+                outcome_b.final_snapshot.is_some()
+            );
+        }
+
+        #[test]
+        fn full_prefix_hit_matches_fresh_run(
+            prompt in proptest::collection::vec(any::<u32>(), 1..32),
+            max_new in 1u32..16,
+        ) {
+            let cached_next = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
+
+            let (_, progress_a, _, outcome_a) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
+                input_ids: &prompt,
+                cached_prefix_len: 0,
+                cached_next_token: None,
+                max_new_tokens: max_new,
+                stop_token_ids: &[],
+                batch_size: 1,
+            });
+
+            let (_, progress_b, _, outcome_b) = run_from_snapshot(
+                FakeSnapshot { transcript: prompt.clone() },
+                DecodePlan {
+                    input_ids: &prompt,
+                    cached_prefix_len: prompt.len(),
+                    cached_next_token: Some(cached_next),
+                    max_new_tokens: max_new,
+                    stop_token_ids: &[],
+                    batch_size: 1,
+                },
+            );
+
+            let outcome_a = outcome_a.unwrap();
+            let outcome_b = outcome_b.unwrap();
+            prop_assert_eq!(&outcome_a.output_tokens, &outcome_b.output_tokens);
+            prop_assert_eq!(progress_a, progress_b);
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 092af0c..495c565 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
-use std::collections::hash_map::DefaultHasher;
-use std::hash::{Hash, Hasher};
 
+use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
+use crate::inputs::HuggingFaceLocator;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad::runtime::Program;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
-use crate::weights::WeightsLocator;
-use crate::{DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ, ExecutorError};
-use catgrad_llm::Program;
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct Invocation {
@@ -17,23 +17,15 @@ pub struct Invocation {
 
 pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
     pub program: Program,
-    pub program_id: String,
-    pub weights_key: WeightsLocator,
+    pub weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
 }
 
-/// Stable content-addressed id for a serialized program payload.
-///
-/// Hashing the raw RPC bytes avoids re-serializing the (potentially large)
-/// `TypedTerm` every time we need the cache key.
-fn hash_program_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
-    let mut hasher = DefaultHasher::new();
-    bytes.hash(&mut hasher);
-    format!("{:016x}", hasher.finish())
-}
-
 impl QuotePlan {
-    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
+    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+        supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
+    ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
         if model_id.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
@@ -60,12 +52,40 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let program_id = hash_program_bytes(&request.program);
         let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
             .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
 
+        // Detect requests whose program was built for a dtype this executor
+        // doesn't accept. Every shipped text model tags `empty_state_type`
+        // entries with the model's dtype, so we read the first state tensor's
+        // dtype as the program's dtype. Programs with no state (vision-only
+        // graphs, not part of node's text path today) are accepted: there's
+        // nothing to mismatch on.
+        let program_dtype = program
+            .empty_state_type
+            .first()
+            .map(|&(dtype, _)| dtype);
+        if let Some(program_dtype) = program_dtype
+            && !supported_dtypes.contains(&program_dtype)
+        {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
+                request: program_dtype,
+                supported: supported_dtypes.to_vec(),
+            });
+        }
+        // The cache is scoped per-(model, revision, dtype) via HuggingFaceLocator,
+        // so a multi-dtype executor holds an independent bundle for each
+        // dtype it has been asked to serve. Use the program's actual dtype
+        // here, not the executor's preferred default.
+        let request_dtype = program_dtype.unwrap_or_else(|| supported_dtypes[0]);
+
         let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
             .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
+        if input_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(
+                "prompt is empty after decoding".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
         let stop_token_ids = request
             .stop_token_ids
             .iter()
@@ -96,11 +116,11 @@ impl QuotePlan {
 
         Ok(Self {
             program,
-            program_id,
-            weights_key: WeightsLocator {
-                model_id: model_id.to_string(),
-                revision: requested_revision,
-            },
+            weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator::new(
+                model_id.to_string(),
+                requested_revision,
+                request_dtype,
+            ),
             invocation: Invocation {
                 input_ids,
                 max_new_tokens,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
index aa2504b..01ba835 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
-use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index e94fe13..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/mod.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,11 +0,0 @@
-mod loader;
-mod manager;
-mod program;
-mod state;
-mod types;
-
-pub(crate) use loader::has_cached_weights;
-pub(crate) use manager::RuntimeManager;
-pub(crate) use program::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-pub(crate) use state::EntryStatusSnapshot;
-pub(crate) use types::{EnsureDisposition, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index f8d2b26..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/state.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,373 +0,0 @@
-use super::{ExecutionContext, WeightsBundle, WeightsError, WeightsLocator};
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad_llm::Runtime;
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-enum EntryStatus {
-    Queued,
-    Loading,
-    Ready,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-struct RuntimeEntry {
-    runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
-    programs: HashMap<String, Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
-}
-
-struct Entry {
-    status: EntryStatus,
-    bundle: Option<Arc<WeightsBundle>>,
-    runtimes: HashMap<WeightPostProcess, RuntimeEntry>,
-    generation: u64,
-}
-
-impl Default for Entry {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            status: EntryStatus::Queued,
-            bundle: None,
-            runtimes: HashMap::new(),
-            generation: 0,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub(crate) struct ProgramLookup {
-    pub generation: u64,
-    pub bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>,
-    pub runtime: Option<Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>>,
-    pub program: Option<Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
-}
-
-pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
-    Cached(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
-    Stale,
-}
-
-pub(crate) enum CacheRuntimeOutcome {
-    Cached,
-    Stale,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum EntryStatusSnapshot {
-    Queued,
-    Loading,
-    Ready,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-#[derive(Default)]
-pub(crate) struct WeightsState {
-    entries: HashMap<WeightsLocator, Entry>,
-}
-
-impl WeightsState {
-    pub(crate) fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(WeightsLocator, EntryStatusSnapshot)> {
-        self.entries
-            .iter()
-            .map(|(locator, entry)| {
-                let status = match &entry.status {
-                    EntryStatus::Queued => EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued,
-                    EntryStatus::Loading => EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading,
-                    EntryStatus::Ready => EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready,
-                    EntryStatus::Failed(error) => EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(error.clone()),
-                };
-                (locator.clone(), status)
-            })
-            .collect()
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn status(&self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Option<EntryStatusSnapshot> {
-        self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Queued => EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued,
-            EntryStatus::Loading => EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading,
-            EntryStatus::Ready => EntryStatusSnapshot::Ready,
-            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed(error.clone()),
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn mark_queued(&mut self, locator: WeightsLocator) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator).or_default();
-        entry.status = EntryStatus::Queued;
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator) -> Result<(), WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self
-            .entries
-            .get_mut(locator)
-            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-        match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            _ => {
-                entry.status = EntryStatus::Loading;
-                Ok(())
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator, bundle: Arc<WeightsBundle>) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-        entry.status = EntryStatus::Ready;
-        entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
-        entry.runtimes.clear();
-        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(&mut self, locator: &WeightsLocator, error: String) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-        entry.status = EntryStatus::Failed(error);
-        entry.bundle = None;
-        entry.runtimes.clear();
-        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn lookup_program(
-        &self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
-        program_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<ProgramLookup, WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-        match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Ready => {
-                let runtime_entry = entry.runtimes.get(&weight_post_process);
-                Ok(ProgramLookup {
-                    generation: entry.generation,
-                    bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?,
-                    runtime: runtime_entry.map(|runtime| runtime.runtime.clone()),
-                    program: runtime_entry
-                        .and_then(|runtime| runtime.programs.get(program_id))
-                        .cloned(),
-                })
-            }
-            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn cache_runtime(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        generation: u64,
-        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
-        runtime: Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) -> Result<CacheRuntimeOutcome, WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self
-            .entries
-            .get_mut(locator)
-            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-        match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Ready => {
-                if entry.generation != generation {
-                    return Ok(CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale);
-                }
-
-                let cached = entry
-                    .runtimes
-                    .entry(weight_post_process)
-                    .or_insert_with(|| RuntimeEntry {
-                        runtime,
-                        programs: HashMap::new(),
-                    });
-                let _ = cached;
-                Ok(CacheRuntimeOutcome::Cached)
-            }
-            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &WeightsLocator,
-        generation: u64,
-        weight_post_process: WeightPostProcess,
-        program_id: String,
-        program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-    ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, WeightsError> {
-        let entry = self
-            .entries
-            .get_mut(locator)
-            .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-        match &entry.status {
-            EntryStatus::Ready => {
-                if entry.generation != generation {
-                    return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
-                }
-
-                let runtime = entry
-                    .runtimes
-                    .get_mut(&weight_post_process)
-                    .ok_or(WeightsError::UnknownKey)?;
-                let cached = runtime.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
-                Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached.clone()))
-            }
-            EntryStatus::Failed(error) => Err(WeightsError::Failed(error.clone())),
-            EntryStatus::Queued | EntryStatus::Loading => Err(WeightsError::NotReady),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
-    use catgrad::path::Path;
-    use catgrad_llm::Program;
-    use catgrad_llm::helpers::WeightPostProcess;
-
-    fn locator(index: u8) -> WeightsLocator {
-        WeightsLocator {
-            model_id: format!("model-{index}"),
-            revision: "deadbeef".to_string(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_bundle() -> Arc<WeightsBundle> {
-        Arc::new(WeightsBundle {
-            parameter_values: Default::default(),
-            parameter_types: Default::default(),
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_runtime() -> Arc<Runtime<ExecBackend>> {
-        Arc::new(Runtime::new(
-            crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap(),
-            Default::default(),
-            Default::default(),
-        ))
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_spec() -> Program {
-        Program::new(
-            TypedTerm {
-                term: Term::empty(),
-                source_type: vec![],
-                target_type: vec![],
-            },
-            Path::empty(),
-            vec![],
-            1,
-            WeightPostProcess::None,
-            None,
-        )
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_execution_context() -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
-        Arc::new(
-            ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(dummy_runtime().bind(dummy_spec()).unwrap())).unwrap(),
-        )
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn mark_queued_inserts_missing_entry() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Queued));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn mark_loading_updates_existing_entry() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        state.mark_loading(&locator).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Loading));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn ready_lookup_returns_bundle_after_completion() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let lookup = state
-            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
-            .unwrap();
-        assert!(Arc::ptr_eq(&lookup.bundle, &bundle));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn cache_runtime_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let generation = state
-            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
-            .unwrap()
-            .generation;
-
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle);
-
-        let runtime = dummy_runtime();
-
-        assert!(matches!(
-            state
-                .cache_runtime(&locator, generation, WeightPostProcess::None, runtime)
-                .unwrap(),
-            CacheRuntimeOutcome::Stale
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn cache_program_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        let bundle = dummy_bundle();
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let generation = state
-            .lookup_program(&locator, WeightPostProcess::None, "missing")
-            .unwrap()
-            .generation;
-
-        let runtime = dummy_runtime();
-        let _ = state
-            .cache_runtime(&locator, generation, WeightPostProcess::None, runtime)
-            .unwrap();
-
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle);
-
-        let bound_program = dummy_execution_context();
-
-        assert!(matches!(
-            state
-                .cache_program(
-                    &locator,
-                    generation,
-                    WeightPostProcess::None,
-                    "program".to_string(),
-                    bound_program,
-                )
-                .unwrap(),
-            CacheProgramOutcome::Stale
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn finish_failed_marks_entry_failed() {
-        let mut state = WeightsState::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
-        assert_eq!(
-            state.status(&locator),
-            Some(EntryStatusSnapshot::Failed("boom".to_string()))
-        );
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs b/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 409383a..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/weights/types.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
-use catgrad::interpreter;
-use catgrad::typecheck;
-use thiserror::Error;
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct WeightsLocator {
-    pub model_id: String,
-    pub revision: String,
-}
-
-impl std::fmt::Display for WeightsLocator {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
-        write!(f, "{}@{}", self.model_id, self.revision)
-    }
-}
-
-impl From<ModelSpec> for WeightsLocator {
-    fn from(spec: ModelSpec) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            model_id: spec.id,
-            revision: spec.revision,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct WeightsBundle {
-    pub parameter_values: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
-    pub parameter_types: typecheck::Parameters,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum EnsureDisposition {
-    Ready,
-    Queued,
-    InFlight,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Error, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum WeightsError {
-    #[error("weights not ready")]
-    NotReady,
-    #[error("weights failed: {0}")]
-    Failed(String),
-    #[error("unknown weights key")]
-    UnknownKey,
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index a770dec..19f88e2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
-use crate::ExecutorError;
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
-use crate::weights::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -69,27 +69,23 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         let Self { rx, executor_tx } = self;
         while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
             let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
-            let (status, error) = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(
-                || Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx),
-            )) {
-                Ok(Ok(())) => (ExecutionStatus::Completed, None),
-                Ok(Err(err)) => {
-                    let msg = format!("{err:#}");
-                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
-                    (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
-                }
-                Err(panic) => {
-                    let msg = if let Some(s) = panic.downcast_ref::<&'static str>() {
-                        format!("worker panicked: {s}")
-                    } else if let Some(s) = panic.downcast_ref::<String>() {
-                        format!("worker panicked: {s}")
-                    } else {
-                        "worker panicked".to_string()
-                    };
-                    warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
-                    (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
-                }
-            };
+            let (status, error) =
+                match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
+                    Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx)
+                })) {
+                    Ok(Ok(())) => (ExecutionStatus::Completed, None),
+                    Ok(Err(err)) => {
+                        let msg = format!("{err:#}");
+                        warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
+                        (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
+                    }
+                    Err(panic) => {
+                        let msg =
+                            format!("worker panicked: {}", crate::backend::panic_message(&panic));
+                        warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
+                        (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
+                    }
+                };
 
             Self::send_completion(&executor_tx, execution_id, status, error);
         }
@@ -111,6 +107,7 @@ impl WorkerThread {
         debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
         debug!(
             execution_id = %execution_id,
+            commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
             queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
             cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index 7f02b2a..a95b244 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -72,6 +72,12 @@ message QuotePromptRequest {
   string huggingface_revision = 2;
   string prompt = 3;
   uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
+  // Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+  // picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+  // refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+  // QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
+  repeated string accept_dtypes = 5;
 }
 
 message QuotePromptResponse {
@@ -79,6 +85,8 @@ message QuotePromptResponse {
   uint64 amount = 2;
   uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+  // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+  string dtype = 5;
 }
 
 // Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
@@ -95,6 +103,12 @@ message QuoteChatPromptRequest {
   repeated ChatMessage messages = 3;
   uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
   string system_prompt = 5;
+  // Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+  // picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+  // refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+  // QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
+  repeated string accept_dtypes = 6;
 }
 
 message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
@@ -102,6 +116,8 @@ message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
   uint64 amount = 2;
   uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+  // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+  string dtype = 5;
 }
 
 // List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 60d724a..1e95c84 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -63,6 +63,13 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     PolicyDenied(String),
     #[error("invalid token payload: {0}")]
     InvalidTokenPayload(String),
+    #[error(
+        "program was built for dtype {request:?} but this executor only supports {supported:?}; rebuild the program at one of the supported dtypes or run an executor with --dtype {request:?} in its supported set"
+    )]
+    DtypeNotSupported {
+        request: catgrad::prelude::Dtype,
+        supported: Vec<catgrad::prelude::Dtype>,
+    },
     #[error("no output from graph")]
     NoOutput,
     #[error("unexpected output value")]
@@ -80,13 +87,14 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
                 tonic::Code::InvalidArgument
             }
 
+            ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. } => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
+
             ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
                 ModelAssetsError::Spec(_)
                 | ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
                 | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { .. } => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+                | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. } => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
                 _ => tonic::Code::Internal,
             },
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 69db102..2784805 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -18,14 +18,12 @@ pub mod policy;
 pub mod service;
 pub mod spec;
 
-pub use spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec, ModelSpecError};
+pub use spec::ModelSpec;
 
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
-pub use error::{BackendInitError, ExecutorError, StateError};
+pub use error::ExecutorError;
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
-pub use model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
-#[cfg(feature = "node")]
-pub use policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePattern, ExecutePolicy};
+pub use model::ModelAssetsError;
 
 /// Default bound on the in-memory execution queue carried by `hellas_executor::Executor`.
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 096e1ff..2687835 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,12 @@
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::{
+    ToolUseStep, parse_lfm2_tool_calls, parse_olmo3_tool_calls, parse_qwen3_5_tool_calls,
+    parse_qwen3_tool_calls,
+};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_chat_template};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{
+    RenderChatTemplateOptions, get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template,
+};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
 use crate::encode_token_ids;
 use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
@@ -18,10 +25,11 @@ pub struct ModelAssets {
     tokenizer_config: Value,
     chat_template: Option<String>,
     stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    dtype: Dtype,
 }
 
 impl ModelAssets {
-    pub fn load(model_name: &str) -> Result<Self> {
+    pub fn load(model_name: &str, dtype: Dtype) -> Result<Self> {
         let model = ModelSpec::parse(model_name)?;
         let (config_path, tokenizer_path, tokenizer_config_path) =
             get_model_metadata_files(&model)?;
@@ -41,7 +49,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         let tokenizer_config: Value = serde_json::from_slice(&tokenizer_config_bytes)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { source })?;
 
-        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
+        let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None, dtype)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
         let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
 
@@ -61,20 +69,21 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             tokenizer_config,
             chat_template,
             stop_token_ids,
+            dtype,
         })
     }
 
+    pub fn dtype(&self) -> Dtype {
+        self.dtype
+    }
+
     pub fn build_quote_request(
         &self,
         prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
         max_seq: u32,
     ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
         let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let program = build_program_bytes(
-            &self.config,
-            prepared_prompt.input_ids.len(),
-            max_sequence_length,
-        )?;
+        let program = build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length, self.dtype)?;
         let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
             ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
         })?;
@@ -98,21 +107,51 @@ impl ModelAssets {
     }
 
     pub fn prepare_chat(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        self.prepare_chat_with_tools(messages, None, false)
+    }
+
+    pub fn prepare_chat_with_tools(
+        &self,
+        messages: &[Message],
+        tools: Option<&[Value]>,
+        enable_thinking: bool,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
             ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
                 source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
             }
         })?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages_with_options(
             &self.tokenizer,
             template,
             &self.tokenizer_config,
             messages,
             &self.stop_token_ids,
+            RenderChatTemplateOptions {
+                enable_thinking,
+                tools,
+            },
         )
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
+    pub fn parse_tool_calls(&self, text: &str) -> Result<Option<ToolUseStep>> {
+        let arch = get_model_architecture(&self.config)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?;
+        let parsed = match arch {
+            "Qwen3ForCausalLM" | "Qwen3MoeForCausalLM" => parse_qwen3_tool_calls(text),
+            "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "Qwen3_5MoeForConditionalGeneration" => {
+                parse_qwen3_5_tool_calls(text)
+            }
+            "Lfm2ForCausalLM" | "Lfm2VlForConditionalGeneration" => parse_lfm2_tool_calls(text),
+            "Olmo2ForCausalLM" | "Olmo3ForCausalLM" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
+                parse_olmo3_tool_calls(text)
+            }
+            _ => return Ok(None),
+        };
+        parsed.map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
+    }
+
     pub fn prepare_plain(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
index 9e988fd..c624f2c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
-use catgrad_llm::Program;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::text_program_from_config;
 use serde_json::Value;
 
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
@@ -15,94 +16,12 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
 
 pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(
     config: &Value,
-    prompt_tokens: usize,
     max_sequence_length: usize,
+    dtype: Dtype,
 ) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let spec = Program::text_from_config(config, max_sequence_length)
+    let spec = text_program_from_config(config, max_sequence_length, dtype)
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
-    validate_prefill_prompt_length(&spec, config, prompt_tokens)?;
     serde_json::to_vec(&spec).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram {
         source: catgrad_llm::LLMError::from(source),
     })
 }
-
-fn validate_prefill_prompt_length(
-    program: &Program,
-    config: &Value,
-    prompt_tokens: usize,
-) -> Result<()> {
-    let Some(chunk_size) = program.extra_nat_chunk_size else {
-        return Ok(());
-    };
-    if prompt_tokens <= chunk_size {
-        return Ok(());
-    }
-    let architecture = config
-        .get("architectures")
-        .and_then(|a| a.get(0))
-        .and_then(Value::as_str)
-        .unwrap_or("unknown")
-        .to_string();
-    Err(ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong {
-        architecture,
-        prompt_tokens,
-        limit: chunk_size,
-    })
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::validate_prefill_prompt_length;
-    use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
-    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
-    use catgrad::path::Path;
-    use catgrad_llm::Program;
-    use catgrad_llm::helpers::{GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE, WeightPostProcess};
-    use serde_json::json;
-
-    fn program_with_chunk_size(chunk_size: Option<usize>) -> Program {
-        Program::new(
-            TypedTerm {
-                term: Term::empty(),
-                source_type: vec![],
-                target_type: vec![],
-            },
-            Path::empty(),
-            vec![],
-            chunk_size.unwrap_or(0).max(1),
-            WeightPostProcess::None,
-            chunk_size,
-        )
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn rejects_gated_delta_prefill_over_chunk_limit() {
-        let program = program_with_chunk_size(Some(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE));
-        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"] });
-
-        let err =
-            validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE + 1).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(matches!(
-            err,
-            ModelAssetsError::PromptTooLong { limit, architecture, .. }
-                if limit == GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE
-                    && architecture == "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn allows_gated_delta_prefill_within_chunk_limit() {
-        let program = program_with_chunk_size(Some(GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE));
-        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration"] });
-
-        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE).unwrap();
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn allows_long_prefill_for_non_chunked_models() {
-        let program = program_with_chunk_size(None);
-        let config = json!({ "architectures": ["Qwen3ForCausalLM"] });
-
-        validate_prefill_prompt_length(&program, &config, GATED_DELTA_CHUNK_SIZE * 100).unwrap();
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index db0936d..ebb23cc 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -80,12 +80,4 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: TokenizerError,
     },
-    #[error(
-        "prompt too long for current catgrad prefill on {architecture}: {prompt_tokens} tokens exceeds limit {limit}"
-    )]
-    PromptTooLong {
-        architecture: String,
-        prompt_tokens: usize,
-        limit: usize,
-    },
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index 4d0c083..ee8d508 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -222,6 +222,13 @@ pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
     pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
@@ -243,6 +250,9 @@ pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
     pub ttl_ms: u64,
     #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
     pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
@@ -287,6 +297,13 @@ pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,
     #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
     pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "6")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
@@ -308,6 +325,9 @@ pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
     pub ttl_ms: u64,
     #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
     pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
     const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";

From 2722ea1dfb87be3e2c238d8a00b4a3a9818185ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 03:28:54 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 059/105] chore: gateway tool calls + peer tracker + discovery
 cleanup

Gateway adapters consume `catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep}`
to surface tool-call tokens in OpenAI and Anthropic streaming
responses. Builds on the `parse_tool_calls` plumbing landed in the
previous commit.

Peer tracker:
- Drops `peer.register_kind(kind)`: observing an inbound RPC alone
  doesn't prove the peer can serve. Service capability now requires the
  explicit `mark_service_provider` call (e.g. from DHT discovery), so
  ephemeral browser sessions don't get advertised as known peers.
- Tightens the throttle path with `let-else` chaining.

Discovery: extracts `build_mdns` / `build_dht` helpers and lifts the
mDNS service name to a `MDNS_SERVICE_NAME` const so client/server
bindings share one source of truth.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 234 +++++++++++++++---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 221 ++++++++++++-----
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs |  35 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs                   |  39 +--
 4 files changed, 398 insertions(+), 131 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index f636af3..c85a09b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
+use super::{SseSender, next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
 use anyhow::anyhow;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
 use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
+use serde_json::{Map, Value};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -48,44 +50,58 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             return;
         }
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_start",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                    index: 0,
-                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                        text: String::new(),
+        // When tools are requested, buffer the whole generation so we can emit
+        // ToolUse content blocks at the end. Otherwise stream text deltas.
+        let (generated, accumulated) = if prepared.has_tools {
+            let mut buf = String::new();
+            let result = prepared
+                .stream_text(|delta| {
+                    buf.push_str(delta);
+                    Ok(())
+                })
+                .await;
+            (result, buf)
+        } else {
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "content_block_start",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                        index: 0,
+                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                            text: String::new(),
+                        },
                     },
-                },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
+                )))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
 
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                    index: 0,
-                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
-                        text: delta.to_string(),
-                    },
-                };
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
+            let result = prepared
+                .stream_text(|delta| {
+                    let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                        index: 0,
+                        delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
+                            text: delta.to_string(),
+                        },
+                    };
+                    tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                    Ok(())
+                })
+                .await;
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_stop",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
+            if tx
+                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "content_block_stop",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+                )))
+                .is_err()
+            {
+                return;
+            }
+            (result, String::new())
+        };
 
         let generated = match generated {
             Ok(output) => output,
@@ -103,12 +119,37 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             }
         };
 
+        let stop_reason = if prepared.has_tools {
+            let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&accumulated).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+                warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
+                None
+            });
+            match step {
+                Some(step) => {
+                    if emit_tool_use_blocks(&tx, &step).is_err() {
+                        return;
+                    }
+                    anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+                }
+                None => {
+                    if !accumulated.is_empty()
+                        && emit_text_block(&tx, 0, &accumulated).is_err()
+                    {
+                        return;
+                    }
+                    anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+                }
+            }
+        } else {
+            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+        };
+
         if tx
             .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
                 "message_delta",
                 &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
                     delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                        stop_reason: Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn),
+                        stop_reason: Some(stop_reason),
                     },
                     usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
                         prepared.prompt_tokens,
@@ -128,19 +169,114 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     })
 }
 
+fn emit_tool_use_blocks(tx: &SseSender, step: &ToolUseStep) -> Result<(), ()> {
+    let mut index: u32 = 0;
+    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
+        emit_text_block(tx, index, &step.assistant_content)?;
+        index += 1;
+    }
+    for (call_idx, call) in step.tool_calls.iter().enumerate() {
+        emit_tool_use_block(tx, index, call_idx, call)?;
+        index += 1;
+    }
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn emit_text_block(tx: &SseSender, index: u32, text: &str) -> Result<(), ()> {
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_start",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+            index,
+            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                text: String::new(),
+            },
+        },
+    )?;
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_delta",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+            index,
+            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
+                text: text.to_string(),
+            },
+        },
+    )?;
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_stop",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
+    )
+}
+
+fn emit_tool_use_block(
+    tx: &SseSender,
+    index: u32,
+    call_idx: usize,
+    call: &ToolCall,
+) -> Result<(), ()> {
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_start",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+            index,
+            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                id: format!("toolu_{call_idx}"),
+                name: call.name.clone(),
+                input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
+            },
+        },
+    )?;
+    let partial_json = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_delta",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+            index,
+            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta { partial_json },
+        },
+    )?;
+    send_event(
+        tx,
+        "content_block_stop",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
+    )
+}
+
+fn send_event(
+    tx: &SseSender,
+    event: &str,
+    payload: &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent,
+) -> Result<(), ()> {
+    tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(event, payload))).map_err(|_| ())
+}
+
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
         Ok(result) => result,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
+    let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&text).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
+        None
+    });
+    let (content, stop_reason) = match step {
+        Some(step) => (tool_use_blocks(&step), anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse),
+        None => (
+            vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }],
+            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn,
+        ),
+    };
+
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
         .id(next_id("msg"))
         .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
         .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }])
+        .content(content)
         .model(prepared.model.clone())
-        .stop_reason(Some(anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn))
+        .stop_reason(Some(stop_reason))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
             prepared.prompt_tokens,
             generated.completion_tokens,
@@ -149,3 +285,23 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
 
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
+
+/// Convert a parsed tool-use step into Anthropic content blocks.
+/// Emits a leading Text block for any assistant prefix, followed by one
+/// ToolUse block per tool call.
+fn tool_use_blocks(step: &ToolUseStep) -> Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock> {
+    let mut blocks = Vec::new();
+    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
+        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+            text: step.assistant_content.clone(),
+        });
+    }
+    for (idx, call) in step.tool_calls.iter().enumerate() {
+        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+            id: format!("toolu_{idx}"),
+            name: call.name.clone(),
+            input: Value::Object(call.arguments.clone()),
+        });
+    }
+    blocks
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 39b6a8d..5053591 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -5,8 +5,9 @@ use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
 use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
-use serde_json::json;
+use serde_json::{Value, json};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -36,49 +37,62 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
     sse_response(move |tx| async move {
         let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
         let created = now_unix();
+        let model = prepared.model.clone();
 
-        let start_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id.clone())
-            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![
-                openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                        role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                        ..Default::default()
-                    })
-                    .build(),
-            ])
-            .build();
-
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&start_chunk))).is_err() {
+        let mk_chunk = |delta: openai::ChatDelta, finish: Option<openai::FinishReason>| {
+            openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![
+                    openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .delta(delta)
+                        .finish_reason(finish)
+                        .build(),
+                ])
+                .build()
+        };
+        let text_delta = |content: String| openai::ChatDelta {
+            content: Some(content),
+            ..Default::default()
+        };
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
+                openai::ChatDelta {
+                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                },
+                None,
+            ))))
+            .is_err()
+        {
             return;
         }
 
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                    .id(id.clone())
-                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                    .created(created)
-                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![
-                        openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                            .index(0)
-                            .delta(openai::ChatDelta {
-                                content: Some(delta.to_string()),
-                                ..Default::default()
-                            })
-                            .build(),
-                    ])
-                    .build();
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
+        // When tools are requested, buffer the whole generation so we can parse
+        // tool-call blocks and emit them in one frame. Otherwise stream deltas.
+        let (generated, accumulated) = if prepared.has_tools {
+            let mut buf = String::new();
+            let result = prepared
+                .stream_text(|delta| {
+                    buf.push_str(delta);
+                    Ok(())
+                })
+                .await;
+            (result, buf)
+        } else {
+            let result = prepared
+                .stream_text(|delta| {
+                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(text_delta(delta.to_string()), None))))
+                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
+                    Ok(())
+                })
+                .await;
+            (result, String::new())
+        };
 
         let generated = match generated {
             Ok(output) => output,
@@ -91,20 +105,64 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             }
         };
 
-        let final_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id.clone())
-            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![
-                openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .delta(openai::ChatDelta::default())
-                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                    .build(),
-            ])
-            .build();
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
+        let finish_reason = if prepared.has_tools {
+            let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&accumulated).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+                warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
+                None
+            });
+            match step {
+                Some(step) => {
+                    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty()
+                        && tx
+                            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
+                                text_delta(step.assistant_content.clone()),
+                                None,
+                            ))))
+                            .is_err()
+                    {
+                        return;
+                    }
+                    let tool_calls = step
+                        .tool_calls
+                        .iter()
+                        .enumerate()
+                        .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
+                        .collect();
+                    if tx
+                        .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
+                            openai::ChatDelta {
+                                tool_calls: Some(tool_calls),
+                                ..Default::default()
+                            },
+                            None,
+                        ))))
+                        .is_err()
+                    {
+                        return;
+                    }
+                    openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
+                }
+                None => {
+                    if tx
+                        .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(text_delta(accumulated), None))))
+                        .is_err()
+                    {
+                        return;
+                    }
+                    openai::FinishReason::Stop
+                }
+            }
+        } else {
+            openai::FinishReason::Stop
+        };
+
+        if tx
+            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
+                openai::ChatDelta::default(),
+                Some(finish_reason),
+            ))))
+            .is_err()
+        {
             return;
         }
 
@@ -113,7 +171,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
                 .id(id)
                 .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
                 .created(created)
-                .model(prepared.model.clone())
+                .model(model)
                 .choices(vec![])
                 .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
                     prepared.prompt_tokens,
@@ -135,6 +193,24 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
+    let (message, finish_reason) = match prepared.parse_tool_calls(&text) {
+        Ok(Some(step)) => (
+            tool_call_message(&step),
+            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls,
+        ),
+        Ok(None) => (
+            openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
+            openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+        ),
+        Err(err) => {
+            warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
+            (
+                openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
+                openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+            )
+        }
+    };
+
     let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
         .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
         .object("chat.completion".to_string())
@@ -143,8 +219,8 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
-                .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .message(message)
+                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
                 .build(),
         ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
@@ -155,3 +231,34 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
 
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
+
+fn tool_call_message(step: &ToolUseStep) -> openai::ChatMessage {
+    let tool_calls: Vec<Value> = step
+        .tool_calls
+        .iter()
+        .enumerate()
+        .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
+        .collect();
+    let content = if step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
+        None
+    } else {
+        Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(step.assistant_content.clone()))
+    };
+    openai::ChatMessage::builder()
+        .role("assistant".to_string())
+        .content(content)
+        .tool_calls(Some(tool_calls))
+        .build()
+}
+
+fn tool_call_value(index: usize, call: &ToolCall) -> Value {
+    let arguments = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    json!({
+        "id": format!("call_{index}"),
+        "type": "function",
+        "function": {
+            "name": call.name,
+            "arguments": arguments,
+        },
+    })
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
index a440310..775aba9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/peer_tracker.rs
@@ -60,7 +60,6 @@ impl PeerTracker {
             let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
             peer.last_seen = now;
             peer.total_requests = peer.total_requests.saturating_add(1);
-            peer.register_kind(kind);
             peer.record_rtt(observed_rtt);
 
             let per_peer_ok = peer.bucket.take(cost, now);
@@ -87,10 +86,11 @@ impl PeerTracker {
         } else {
             true
         };
-        if throttleable && !global_ok {
-            if let Some(peer) = self.peers.get_mut(&peer_id) {
-                peer.rate_limited = peer.rate_limited.saturating_add(1);
-            }
+        if throttleable
+            && !global_ok
+            && let Some(peer) = self.peers.get_mut(&peer_id)
+        {
+            peer.rate_limited = peer.rate_limited.saturating_add(1);
         }
 
         let allow = if throttleable {
@@ -106,6 +106,11 @@ impl PeerTracker {
     }
 
     /// Mark a peer as a known service provider (e.g. discovered via DHT).
+    ///
+    /// Service capability must be signalled explicitly here. Observing an
+    /// inbound RPC alone only proves the peer is a *client* — without this
+    /// distinction, ephemeral browser sessions would get shared as "known
+    /// peers" even though they can't serve anything.
     pub(super) fn mark_service_provider(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId) {
         let now = Instant::now();
         let peer = self.get_or_insert_peer(peer_id, now);
@@ -157,15 +162,12 @@ impl PeerTracker {
     }
 
     fn get_or_insert_peer(&mut self, peer_id: EndpointId, now: Instant) -> &mut PeerStats {
-        if !self.peers.contains_key(&peer_id) {
-            if self.peers.len() >= MAX_TRACKED_PEERS {
-                self.evict_worst(now);
-            }
-            self.peers.insert(peer_id, PeerStats::new(now));
+        if !self.peers.contains_key(&peer_id) && self.peers.len() >= MAX_TRACKED_PEERS {
+            self.evict_worst(now);
         }
         self.peers
-            .get_mut(&peer_id)
-            .expect("peer must exist after insertion")
+            .entry(peer_id)
+            .or_insert_with(|| PeerStats::new(now))
     }
 
     fn evict_worst(&mut self, now: Instant) {
@@ -216,15 +218,6 @@ impl PeerStats {
         }
     }
 
-    fn register_kind(&mut self, _kind: RequestKind) {
-        // Intentionally does not set `seen_node_service`. Calling an RPC on
-        // this node only proves the peer is a *client*, not that it provides
-        // the Node service itself. Without this distinction, ephemeral browser
-        // sessions get shared as "known peers" even though they can't serve
-        // anything. Service capability should be signalled explicitly (e.g.
-        // via DHT publishing or a future RegisterPeer RPC).
-    }
-
     fn record_rtt(&mut self, rtt: Option<Duration>) {
         let Some(rtt) = rtt else {
             return;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
index 6dc5728..e227179 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/discovery.rs
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::mdns::MdnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::pkarr::dht::DhtAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{BindError, EndpointError, presets};
 
+const MDNS_SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas";
+
 pub struct DiscoveryBindings {
     pub mdns: MdnsAddressLookup,
     pub dht: Arc<Dht>,
@@ -51,14 +53,10 @@ pub enum DiscoveryError {
 
 impl DiscoveryBindings {
     pub fn client(endpoint_id: EndpointId) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
-        let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-            .advertise(false)
-            .service_name("hellas")
-            .build(endpoint_id)
-            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
-        let dht =
-            Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient { source })?);
-        Ok(Self { mdns, dht })
+        Ok(Self {
+            mdns: build_mdns(endpoint_id, false)?,
+            dht: build_dht()?,
+        })
     }
 
     pub fn attach(
@@ -69,17 +67,13 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
         let address_lookup = endpoint
             .address_lookup()
             .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::AddressLookupUnavailable { source })?;
-        let mdns = MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
-            .advertise(advertise_mdns)
-            .service_name("hellas")
-            .build(endpoint.id())
-            .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })?;
+        let mdns = build_mdns(endpoint.id(), advertise_mdns)?;
         address_lookup.add(mdns.clone());
 
         // Standalone DHT handle for the sharded-service DhtBackend; iroh's
         // DhtAddressLookup builds its own Dht internally (0.98 changed the
         // constructor to take a DhtBuilder rather than a shared pkarr client).
-        let dht = Arc::new(Dht::client().map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient { source })?);
+        let dht = build_dht()?;
 
         let mut dht_lookup = DhtAddressLookup::builder();
         if !publish_pkarr {
@@ -94,6 +88,23 @@ impl DiscoveryBindings {
     }
 }
 
+fn build_mdns(
+    endpoint_id: EndpointId,
+    advertise: bool,
+) -> Result<MdnsAddressLookup, DiscoveryError> {
+    MdnsAddressLookup::builder()
+        .advertise(advertise)
+        .service_name(MDNS_SERVICE_NAME)
+        .build(endpoint_id)
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildMdnsLookup { source })
+}
+
+fn build_dht() -> Result<Arc<Dht>, DiscoveryError> {
+    Dht::client()
+        .map(Arc::new)
+        .map_err(|source| DiscoveryError::BuildDhtClient { source })
+}
+
 impl DiscoveryEndpoint {
     pub async fn bind(secret_key: Option<SecretKey>) -> Result<Self, DiscoveryError> {
         let mut builder = Endpoint::builder(presets::N0);

From 6636ade1b1b6eac4d91c3ab33cabb8a91c3c7da7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:16:43 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 060/105] refactor(executor): migrate to BoundProgram::bind,
 drop Bundle wrapping
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Bundle.inputs is now interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend> directly —
the materialized tensor-only map — instead of wrapping the deleted
ParameterBundle. Binding goes through
BoundProgram::bind(&params, &backend, program), which hashes each
parameter tensor eagerly and caches the per-tensor CIDs on the bound
program.
---
 crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs  | 11 +++++++----
 crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs  |  5 +----
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs   | 15 +++++++--------
 crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs |  5 ++---
 4 files changed, 17 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
index 31700cd..25286e7 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,14 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad::runtime::Inputs;
+use catgrad::interpreter;
 
-/// [`Inputs`] loaded for a [`super::HuggingFaceLocator`], with tensor CIDs
-/// already computed at load time (catgrad does this inside `Inputs::new`).
+/// Materialized parameter tensors loaded for a [`super::HuggingFaceLocator`].
 /// Reused across every quote that runs against this weight set; sharing
 /// via `Arc` avoids ever cloning the multi-GB tensor interior.
+///
+/// Per-tensor CIDs are derived at bind time inside
+/// [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind`] and cached on the resulting
+/// [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram`] — the bundle itself is CID-free.
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct Bundle {
-    pub inputs: Inputs<ExecBackend>,
+    pub inputs: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
index 3dddccd..4f8e1b2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
 use super::{Bundle, HuggingFaceLocator};
 use crate::backend::create_backend;
-use catgrad::runtime::Inputs;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
@@ -39,10 +38,8 @@ pub(crate) fn load_bundle(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<Loaded, Execut
         ))
     })?;
 
-    let (parameter_values, parameter_types, _total_params) =
+    let (inputs, _parameter_types, _total_params) =
         load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend, locator.dtype)?;
-    let inputs = Inputs::new(backend, parameter_values, parameter_types)
-        .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
     let bundle = Arc::new(Bundle { inputs });
 
     Ok(Loaded {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
index 6d43a68..d35e778 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ struct Entry {
     /// Programs bound against this entry's [`Bundle::inputs`], keyed by
     /// canonical [`Cid<Program>`]. Lives here (not on
     /// [`crate::programs::Cache`]) because it's always scoped to a single
-    /// `Inputs` and a single `(model, revision, dtype)` cache generation —
+    /// `ParameterBundle` and a single `(model, revision, dtype)` cache generation —
     /// when the bundle reloads we need the program map to be invalidated
     /// atomically with it.
     programs: HashMap<Cid<Program>, Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
@@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ impl State {
         if entry.generation != generation {
             return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
         }
-        let program_id = program.bound_program().id();
+        let program_id = program.bound_program().program().id();
         let cached = entry.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
         Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached.clone()))
     }
@@ -140,8 +140,9 @@ impl State {
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
     use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
+    use catgrad::interpreter;
     use catgrad::path::Path;
-    use catgrad::runtime::{Inputs, Program};
+    use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
 
     fn locator(index: u8) -> HuggingFaceLocator {
         HuggingFaceLocator::new(
@@ -152,8 +153,7 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn empty_bundle() -> Arc<Bundle> {
-        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap();
-        let inputs = Inputs::new(backend, Default::default(), Default::default()).unwrap();
+        let inputs = interpreter::Parameters::default();
         Arc::new(Bundle { inputs })
     }
 
@@ -172,11 +172,10 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn dummy_execution_context(bundle: &Arc<Bundle>) -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
+        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap();
         Arc::new(
             ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
-                bundle
-                    .inputs
-                    .bind(dummy_spec())
+                BoundProgram::bind(&bundle.inputs, &backend, dummy_spec())
                     .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)
                     .unwrap(),
             ))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
index 6d20b01..69a0aba 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
@@ -346,9 +346,8 @@ impl Cache {
         bundle: &Arc<Bundle>,
         program: &Program,
     ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-        let bound = bundle
-            .inputs
-            .bind(program.clone())
+        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend()?;
+        let bound = catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind(&bundle.inputs, &backend, program.clone())
             .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
         Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(bound))?))
     }

From da9fb65bb791346257aee6aeae2899b107a521ac Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:44:24 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 061/105] refactor(executor): use Program accessors /
 ProgramSpec.into()

Track the catgrad split of Program into ProgramSpec + immutable wrapper:
- inputs/state.rs test fixture builds a Program via
  ProgramSpec { ... }.into() instead of the deleted positional
  Program::new(...).
- state/plan.rs reads program.empty_state_type() and
  program.max_sequence_length() through accessors instead of touching
  the (now-private) fields.

programs/context.rs has a one-line accessor migration as well, but it
sits inside an in-progress local rewrite of that file and will land
together with that work.
---
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs | 15 ++++++++-------
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs   |  6 +++---
 2 files changed, 11 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
index d35e778..e2dc046 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
@@ -158,17 +158,18 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     fn dummy_spec() -> Program {
-        Program::new(
-            TypedTerm {
+        catgrad::runtime::ProgramSpec {
+            typed_term: TypedTerm {
                 term: Term::empty(),
                 source_type: vec![],
                 target_type: vec![],
             },
-            Path::empty(),
-            vec![],
-            1,
-            None,
-        )
+            module_path: Path::empty(),
+            empty_state_type: vec![],
+            max_sequence_length: 1,
+            extra_nat_chunk_size: None,
+        }
+        .into()
     }
 
     fn dummy_execution_context(bundle: &Arc<Bundle>) -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
index 495c565..e47f230 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         // graphs, not part of node's text path today) are accepted: there's
         // nothing to mismatch on.
         let program_dtype = program
-            .empty_state_type
+            .empty_state_type()
             .first()
             .map(|&(dtype, _)| dtype);
         if let Some(program_dtype) = program_dtype
@@ -107,10 +107,10 @@ impl QuotePlan {
             )));
         }
         let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
-        if program.max_sequence_length != expected_max_sequence_length {
+        if program.max_sequence_length() != expected_max_sequence_length {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
                 "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
-                program.max_sequence_length
+                program.max_sequence_length()
             )));
         }
 

From ea16155d87f9a02f004d3a3bb058dff16932f95c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:54:19 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 062/105] refactor(executor): commitment-keyed replay; drop
 prefix-cache machinery
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Replace the prefix-snapshot caching architecture with a single
commitment-keyed exact-replay cache plus a content-addressed receipt
store.

Architecture shift:

- The previous design cached intermediate session state at every
  prefix length, with a `CausalStepper` trait abstracting the decode
  loop so a fake stepper could substitute for the catgrad session in
  property tests of "split stability" — the invariant that
  `prefill(P + S)` == `prefill(P) ; advance_one(s_i for s_i in S)`
  bit-for-bit. The whole approach is gone: it imposed a strict
  determinism contract on backend kernels that's hard to honor across
  hardware, and the cache hit ratio in practice didn't justify the
  complexity.

- New design: each `ExecutionContext` keeps two caches.
  * Continuation cache, keyed by `Cid<TextExecution>` — the request
    commitment over (program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens,
    policy). Same hash ⇒ byte-identical ask ⇒ stream stored tokens
    without touching the model.
  * Receipt store, keyed by `Cid<TextReceipt>` — names a particular
    `(commitment, final state, output tokens, position)` tuple.
    Populated at bind time with the genesis receipt (cold-start
    anchor) and at end of every real execution with that execution's
    final receipt. Anchored requests look up their incoming
    `initial_receipt_id` to find the live state to start from.

Code consequences:

- `runner.rs`: drop the generic-over-stepper `decode<S: CausalStepper>`
  function; the runner is now a concrete prefill-then-decode flow over
  `TextDecoder`. `build_text_execution` builds the request commitment
  for the quote path.
- `runner/tests.rs`: deleted (526 lines of split-stability proptests
  testing an invariant we no longer pursue).
- `programs/context.rs`: drop `CATCH_UP_THRESHOLD` and the suffix
  teacher-force path; `ExecutionStart` no longer carries a
  `transcript`. Genesis receipt computed at bind time and exposed via
  `genesis_receipt_id`.
- `executor/actor/{quote,execution}.rs`, `worker.rs`: track only the
  cached-output-tokens count for stats, not cached prompt tokens.

Docs:

- `docs/PREFIX.md` documents the prefix-cache decision and why we
  retired the split-stability approach.
- `docs/DISCOVERY_E2E.md` covers the discovery flow.

Cargo:

- Enable the local `[patch]` for `../catgrad/{catgrad,catgrad-llm}` to
  iterate against the catgrad runtime-primitives branch in tandem.
---
 Cargo.lock                                    |   4 +-
 .../proptest-regressions/runner/tests.txt     |   7 +
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  32 +-
 crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs       | 412 +++++---------
 crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs           |  13 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 368 +++++-------
 crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs           | 526 ------------------
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |   1 -
 9 files changed, 299 insertions(+), 1068 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/proptest-regressions/runner/tests.txt
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index a791945..c67e23a 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -641,7 +641,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#0d6c9e2f2686e91163392772e9e0167aec0392b9"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f4da35917bb70ef4dec656a7f9f9676e87c01464"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "candle-core",
@@ -655,7 +655,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#0d6c9e2f2686e91163392772e9e0167aec0392b9"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f4da35917bb70ef4dec656a7f9f9676e87c01464"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
diff --git a/crates/executor/proptest-regressions/runner/tests.txt b/crates/executor/proptest-regressions/runner/tests.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d76720f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/proptest-regressions/runner/tests.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+# Seeds for failure cases proptest has generated in the past. It is
+# automatically read and these particular cases re-run before any
+# novel cases are generated.
+#
+# It is recommended to check this file in to source control so that
+# everyone who runs the test benefits from these saved cases.
+cc 8a1979835e517e5eab3152f3cdb2fe2fa0b0a80b6f32eef34ce1d4cb154422c6 # shrinks to prompt = [0], split_ratio = 100, max_new = 0, stop_count = 0, stop_seed = 0
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 2625c12..776909b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -21,13 +21,13 @@ impl Executor {
         let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
 
         let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
-        let stat_cached_prompt = quote.start.transcript.len() as u64;
+        let stat_cached_prompt = 0u64;
         let stat_cached_output = quote
             .start
             .cached_output_tokens
             .as_ref()
             .map_or(0, |t| t.len() as u64);
-        let stat_prefill = stat_prompt.saturating_sub(stat_cached_prompt);
+        let stat_prefill = stat_prompt;
 
         let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
         let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(&model_id);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index b7a72c8..b29e13e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use crate::inputs::{EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Status, is_cached_locally};
 use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextPolicy};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextPolicy;
 use catgrad_llm::types;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
@@ -115,26 +115,36 @@ impl Executor {
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        // Canonical request commitment: program CID + parameter tensor CIDs +
-        // prompt token tensor CID + policy CID, all hashed via DAG-CBOR. This
-        // is the audit anchor and the exact-replay cache key.
+        // Build the request commitment: a `Cid<TextExecution>` over
+        // (program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy), hashed
+        // via canonical DAG-CBOR. The same 32 bytes serve two roles:
+        //   - audit anchor — the executor is committing to having run
+        //     exactly these inputs and no others.
+        //   - exact-replay cache key — two requests with the same
+        //     commitment hash are byte-identical and skip the model.
         let policy = TextPolicy::new(
             plan.invocation.max_new_tokens,
             plan.invocation.stop_token_ids.clone(),
         );
-        let commitment_id = execution
-            .bound_program()
-            .text_execution(&plan.invocation.input_ids, &policy)
-            .id();
+        // Cold-start: anchor on the bound program's genesis receipt.
+        // Anchored execution (later phase) will read this from the
+        // request wire field instead.
+        let initial_receipt_id = execution.genesis_receipt_id();
+        let commitment_id = crate::runner::build_text_execution(
+            &execution,
+            initial_receipt_id,
+            &plan.invocation,
+            &policy,
+        )?
+        .id();
         let cache_start = Instant::now();
-        let start = execution.execution_start(&plan.invocation, commitment_id);
+        let start = execution.execution_start(commitment_id, initial_receipt_id)?;
         let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
         let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
-        let cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len();
         let cached_output_tokens = start
             .cached_output_tokens
             .as_ref()
@@ -155,7 +165,6 @@ impl Executor {
             model = model_id,
             requested_revision,
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens,
             cached_output_tokens,
             max_new_tokens,
             "quoted program execution"
@@ -164,7 +173,6 @@ impl Executor {
             %quote_id,
             %program_id,
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens,
             cached_output_tokens,
             plan_parse_ms,
             ensure_weights_ms,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
index d93f426..e9f7eb6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
@@ -1,56 +1,58 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::state::Invocation;
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextSnapshot};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextReceipt, TextState};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 
 const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 
-/// Maximum number of suffix tokens to teacher-force via `advance_one` when
-/// resuming from a cached prefix snapshot. If the suffix is longer than this,
-/// we discard the prefix and run a parallel `prefill_from_empty` instead.
+/// A bound program plus its run-time caches: continuation (exact-replay)
+/// and receipts (anchored starting states).
 ///
-/// Conservative initial value per `docs/PREFIX.md` §4.2; should become a
-/// measured backend/model policy once we have decode/prefill cost data.
-const CATCH_UP_THRESHOLD: usize = 64;
-
+/// One [`ExecutionContext`] exists per `(WeightsLocator, Cid<Program>)`
+/// — see [`crate::programs::Cache`]. The context is cheap to clone (`Arc`
+/// inside) and lives for the lifetime of the bound program.
+///
+/// ## Continuation cache
+///
+/// Keyed by [`Cid<TextExecution>`] — the request commitment. Two requests
+/// with the same commitment are byte-identical asks; the cache returns
+/// the previously-emitted output tokens without touching the model.
+///
+/// ## Receipt store
+///
+/// Keyed by [`Cid<TextReceipt>`] — the content commitment of a particular
+/// `(commitment, final state, output tokens, position)` tuple. Populated
+/// at bind time with the program's *genesis receipt* (the cold-start
+/// anchor) and at end of every real execution with that execution's final
+/// receipt. Anchored requests look up the receipt store by their incoming
+/// `initial_receipt_id` to find the live state to start from.
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    empty_snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
+    genesis_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
     execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
+/// Pre-computed cache lookup result for a single quote, threaded into
+/// the worker via [`crate::state::QuoteRecord`].
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
-    pub snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    pub transcript: TranscriptState,
-    pub next_token: Option<u32>,
+    /// Output tokens from a previous identical request, if any. When
+    /// `Some`, the runner streams these and skips the model entirely.
     pub cached_output_tokens: Option<Arc<[u32]>>,
-    /// Commitment for the request being quoted. Threaded into the worker so
-    /// `cache_continuation` can key the exact-output replay cache by the
-    /// canonical `Cid<TextExecution>` instead of bespoke per-cache identity.
+    /// Commitment for this request: a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] over
+    /// `(program, parameters, initial_state, input_tokens, policy)`.
+    /// Threaded into the worker so `cache_continuation` keys the
+    /// exact-output replay cache by this canonical commitment hash.
+    /// Same 32 bytes are logged at quote / accept-execution / worker-start
+    /// for end-to-end audit.
     pub commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub(crate) struct TranscriptHash([u8; 32]);
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug)]
-pub(crate) struct TranscriptState {
-    len: usize,
-    hash: TranscriptHash,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-struct CheckpointEntry {
-    snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    next_token: u32,
-    bytes: usize,
-    last_touch: u64,
+    /// Resolved starting state for this request. For cold-start runs
+    /// this is the genesis state for the bound program.
+    pub initial_state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -60,45 +62,37 @@ struct ContinuationEntry {
     last_touch: u64,
 }
 
-/// Two flat maps, no co-location: prefix snapshots are keyed by transcript
-/// position (because lookup is a prefix scan over the prompt), exact-replay
-/// continuations are keyed by `Cid<TextExecution>` (point lookup of the full
-/// request commitment). LRU eviction runs across both maps via a shared
-/// `touch_clock`.
 struct ExecutionCache {
-    checkpoints: HashMap<(usize, TranscriptHash), CheckpointEntry>,
+    /// Exact-replay cache, keyed by request commitment.
     continuations: HashMap<Cid<TextExecution>, ContinuationEntry>,
+    /// Receipt store, keyed by content hash of the receipt. Populated at
+    /// bind time with the genesis receipt; populated at end of every real
+    /// execution with the resulting [`TextState`].
+    receipts: HashMap<Cid<TextReceipt>, Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>>,
     max_bytes: usize,
     total_bytes: usize,
     touch_clock: u64,
 }
 
-enum CacheItemKey {
-    Checkpoint {
-        transcript_len: usize,
-        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
-    },
-    Continuation {
-        commitment: Cid<TextExecution>,
-    },
-}
-
 impl ExecutionContext {
     pub(crate) fn new(
         bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
     ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
+        let genesis = bound_program.genesis_text_state();
+        let genesis_receipt_id = genesis.receipt_id();
         debug!(
-            program_id = %bound_program.id(),
-            state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type.len(),
+            program_id = %bound_program.program().id(),
+            state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type().len(),
+            %genesis_receipt_id,
             max_bytes = DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
             "initialized execution cache"
         );
+        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES);
+        cache.receipts.insert(genesis_receipt_id, Arc::new(genesis));
         Ok(Self {
-            empty_snapshot: Arc::new(bound_program.empty_text_snapshot()),
-            execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(ExecutionCache::new(
-                DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
-            ))),
             bound_program,
+            genesis_receipt_id,
+            execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(cache)),
         })
     }
 
@@ -106,65 +100,51 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         &self.bound_program
     }
 
+    /// CID of this bind's genesis receipt — the cold-start anchor.
+    /// Cold-start requests should reference this CID as their
+    /// `initial_receipt_id`.
+    pub(crate) fn genesis_receipt_id(&self) -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
+        self.genesis_receipt_id
+    }
+
+    /// Build the [`ExecutionStart`] for a request: resolve the starting
+    /// state from the receipt store and look up the continuation cache.
+    /// Returns `Err` if `initial_receipt_id` names a receipt the executor
+    /// doesn't have.
     pub(crate) fn execution_start(
         &self,
-        invocation: &Invocation,
         commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-    ) -> ExecutionStart {
+        initial_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutionStart, ExecutorError> {
         let mut cache = self
             .execution_cache
             .lock()
             .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
-        let checkpoint = cache.lookup_checkpoint(invocation);
-        let continuation = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
-        let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
-        let (snapshot, transcript, next_token) = match checkpoint {
-            Some((transcript, next_token, snapshot))
-                if prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(transcript.len()) <= CATCH_UP_THRESHOLD =>
-            {
-                (snapshot, transcript, Some(next_token))
-            }
-            _ => (self.empty_snapshot.clone(), TranscriptState::seed(), None),
-        };
+        let initial_state = cache
+            .receipts
+            .get(&initial_receipt_id)
+            .cloned()
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+                    "initial receipt not found: {initial_receipt_id}"
+                ))
+            })?;
+        let cached_output_tokens = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
         debug!(
-            program_id = %self.bound_program.id(),
-            commitment_id = %commitment_id,
-            prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
-            matched_prefix_tokens = transcript.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = continuation.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.len()),
-            cache_checkpoints = cache.checkpoints.len(),
+            program_id = %self.bound_program.program().id(),
+            %commitment_id,
+            %initial_receipt_id,
+            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.len()),
             cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
+            cache_receipts = cache.receipts.len(),
             cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
             "execution cache lookup"
         );
-        ExecutionStart {
-            snapshot,
-            transcript,
-            next_token,
-            cached_output_tokens: continuation,
+        Ok(ExecutionStart {
+            cached_output_tokens,
             commitment_id,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn cache_checkpoint(
-        &self,
-        transcript_len: usize,
-        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
-        next_token: u32,
-        snapshot: TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>,
-    ) {
-        let snapshot_bytes = snapshot.allocated();
-        self.execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
-            .insert_checkpoint(
-                self.bound_program.id(),
-                transcript_len,
-                transcript_hash,
-                next_token,
-                snapshot_bytes,
-                Arc::new(snapshot),
-            );
+            initial_state,
+        })
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn cache_continuation(
@@ -176,92 +156,36 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             .lock()
             .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
             .insert_continuation(
-                self.bound_program.id(),
+                self.bound_program.program().id(),
                 commitment_id,
                 Arc::<[u32]>::from(output_tokens),
             );
     }
-}
-
-impl TranscriptHash {
-    pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
-        Self([0; 32])
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn extend(self, token: u32) -> Self {
-        let mut hasher = blake3::Hasher::new();
-        hasher.update(&self.0);
-        hasher.update(&token.to_le_bytes());
-        Self(*hasher.finalize().as_bytes())
-    }
-}
-
-impl TranscriptState {
-    pub(crate) const fn seed() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            len: 0,
-            hash: TranscriptHash::seed(),
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub(crate) fn from_tokens(tokens: &[u32]) -> Self {
-        let mut state = Self::seed();
-        state.extend_tokens(tokens);
-        state
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn extend(&mut self, token: u32) {
-        self.hash = self.hash.extend(token);
-        self.len += 1;
-    }
 
-    pub(crate) fn extend_tokens(&mut self, tokens: &[u32]) {
-        for &token in tokens {
-            self.extend(token);
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) const fn len(&self) -> usize {
-        self.len
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) const fn hash(&self) -> TranscriptHash {
-        self.hash
+    /// Store the final [`TextState`] of an execution under its receipt
+    /// CID. Future anchored requests can name this receipt to resume from
+    /// this state.
+    pub(crate) fn cache_receipt(&self, state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>) {
+        let receipt_id = state.receipt_id();
+        let bytes = state.allocated();
+        self.execution_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
+            .insert_receipt(self.bound_program.program().id(), receipt_id, bytes, state);
     }
 }
 
 impl ExecutionCache {
     fn new(max_bytes: usize) -> Self {
         Self {
-            checkpoints: HashMap::new(),
             continuations: HashMap::new(),
+            receipts: HashMap::new(),
             max_bytes,
             total_bytes: 0,
             touch_clock: 0,
         }
     }
 
-    fn lookup_checkpoint(
-        &mut self,
-        invocation: &Invocation,
-    ) -> Option<(TranscriptState, u32, Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>)> {
-        let mut state = TranscriptState::seed();
-        let mut best_checkpoint = None;
-
-        for &token in &invocation.input_ids {
-            state.extend(token);
-            let key = (state.len(), state.hash());
-            let touch = self.next_touch();
-            if let Some(checkpoint) = self.checkpoints.get_mut(&key) {
-                checkpoint.last_touch = touch;
-                best_checkpoint = Some((state, checkpoint.next_token, checkpoint.snapshot.clone()));
-            }
-        }
-
-        best_checkpoint
-    }
-
     fn lookup_continuation(&mut self, commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>) -> Option<Arc<[u32]>> {
         let touch = self.next_touch();
         self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id).map(|entry| {
@@ -274,72 +198,6 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         self.total_bytes
     }
 
-    fn insert_checkpoint(
-        &mut self,
-        program_id: Cid<Program>,
-        transcript_len: usize,
-        transcript_hash: TranscriptHash,
-        next_token: u32,
-        snapshot_bytes: usize,
-        snapshot: Arc<TextSnapshot<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) {
-        if transcript_len == 0 || snapshot_bytes == 0 || snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes {
-            debug!(
-                %program_id,
-                transcript_len,
-                snapshot_bytes,
-                max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
-                skip_zero_len = transcript_len == 0,
-                skip_zero_size = snapshot_bytes == 0,
-                skip_oversize = snapshot_bytes > self.max_bytes,
-                "skipping execution checkpoint insert"
-            );
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let key = (transcript_len, transcript_hash);
-        let existing_bytes = self.checkpoints.get(&key).map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
-        self.evict_until_fits(snapshot_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
-        let touch = self.next_touch();
-
-        if let Some(entry) = self.checkpoints.get_mut(&key) {
-            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
-            entry.snapshot = snapshot;
-            entry.next_token = next_token;
-            entry.bytes = snapshot_bytes;
-            entry.last_touch = touch;
-            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
-            debug!(
-                %program_id,
-                transcript_len,
-                cache_checkpoints = self.checkpoints.len(),
-                cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-                snapshot_bytes,
-                "updated execution checkpoint"
-            );
-            return;
-        }
-
-        self.checkpoints.insert(
-            key,
-            CheckpointEntry {
-                snapshot,
-                next_token,
-                bytes: snapshot_bytes,
-                last_touch: touch,
-            },
-        );
-        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(snapshot_bytes);
-        debug!(
-            %program_id,
-            transcript_len,
-            cache_checkpoints = self.checkpoints.len(),
-            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-            snapshot_bytes,
-            "inserted execution checkpoint"
-        );
-    }
-
     fn insert_continuation(
         &mut self,
         program_id: Cid<Program>,
@@ -364,7 +222,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             .continuations
             .get(&commitment_id)
             .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
-        self.evict_until_fits(continuation_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
+        self.evict_continuations_until_fits(continuation_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
         let touch = self.next_touch();
         if let Some(entry) = self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id) {
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
@@ -403,56 +261,50 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         );
     }
 
-    fn evict_until_fits(&mut self, additional_bytes: usize) {
-        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(additional_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
-            let Some(lru_key) = self.least_recently_used_item() else {
-                break;
-            };
-            self.remove_item(lru_key);
+    fn insert_receipt(
+        &mut self,
+        program_id: Cid<Program>,
+        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        bytes: usize,
+        state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>,
+    ) {
+        if self.receipts.contains_key(&receipt_id) {
+            // Same content, already present; refresh nothing here (no LRU
+            // eviction policy on receipts yet — TODO follow-up).
+            return;
         }
+        self.receipts.insert(receipt_id, state);
+        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(bytes);
+        debug!(
+            %program_id,
+            %receipt_id,
+            cache_receipts = self.receipts.len(),
+            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
+            receipt_bytes = bytes,
+            "inserted receipt"
+        );
     }
 
-    fn least_recently_used_item(&self) -> Option<CacheItemKey> {
-        let mut best: Option<(u64, CacheItemKey)> = None;
-
-        for (&(transcript_len, transcript_hash), checkpoint) in &self.checkpoints {
-            let key = CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
-                transcript_len,
-                transcript_hash,
+    fn evict_continuations_until_fits(&mut self, additional_bytes: usize) {
+        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(additional_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
+            let Some(lru_commitment) = self.least_recently_used_continuation() else {
+                break;
             };
-            match &best {
-                Some((best_touch, _)) if checkpoint.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
-                _ => best = Some((checkpoint.last_touch, key)),
+            if let Some(removed) = self.continuations.remove(&lru_commitment) {
+                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
             }
         }
+    }
 
+    fn least_recently_used_continuation(&self) -> Option<Cid<TextExecution>> {
+        let mut best: Option<(u64, Cid<TextExecution>)> = None;
         for (&commitment, entry) in &self.continuations {
-            let key = CacheItemKey::Continuation { commitment };
             match &best {
                 Some((best_touch, _)) if entry.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
-                _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, key)),
-            }
-        }
-
-        best.map(|(_, key)| key)
-    }
-
-    fn remove_item(&mut self, key: CacheItemKey) {
-        match key {
-            CacheItemKey::Checkpoint {
-                transcript_len,
-                transcript_hash,
-            } => {
-                if let Some(removed) = self.checkpoints.remove(&(transcript_len, transcript_hash)) {
-                    self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-                }
-            }
-            CacheItemKey::Continuation { commitment } => {
-                if let Some(removed) = self.continuations.remove(&commitment) {
-                    self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-                }
+                _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, commitment)),
             }
         }
+        best.map(|(_, commitment)| commitment)
     }
 
     fn next_touch(&mut self) -> u64 {
@@ -464,19 +316,9 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution, TranscriptState};
+    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution};
     use std::sync::Arc;
 
-    #[test]
-    fn transcript_state_matches_incremental_hashing() {
-        let tokens = [1, 2, 3, 4];
-        let batch = TranscriptState::from_tokens(&tokens);
-        let mut incremental = TranscriptState::seed();
-        incremental.extend_tokens(&tokens);
-        assert_eq!(batch.len(), incremental.len());
-        assert_eq!(batch.hash(), incremental.hash());
-    }
-
     #[test]
     fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_by_commitment_id() {
         let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
index e921468..c077be4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,23 @@
 //! Bound-program cache + admission state machine, and the per-bound-program
 //! [`ExecutionContext`] that wraps a [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram`]
-//! together with its prefix-snapshot and exact-replay caches.
+//! together with its run-time caches.
 //!
 //! [`Cache`] is the executor's two-level cache + admission machinery: load
 //! [`crate::inputs::Bundle`] (slow, single-flight, queued via the load
 //! queue) → bind a [`catgrad::runtime::Program`] against those inputs (fast
 //! CPU work, single-flight, cached). Every cache lookup produces an
 //! [`ExecutionContext`] ready to drive a quote and stream tokens.
+//!
+//! # Commitment-keyed caches
+//!
+//! Each [`ExecutionContext`] owns an exact-replay cache keyed by the
+//! request *commitment* — a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] computed from
+//! `(program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy)`. Two
+//! requests with the same commitment hash are byte-identical asks; the
+//! cache returns the previously-streamed output tokens without touching
+//! the model.
+//!
+//! [`Cid<TextExecution>`]: catgrad::cid::Cid
 
 mod cache;
 mod context;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 51d00dd..e278504 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -2,90 +2,58 @@
 //!
 //! # Overview
 //!
-//! The runner drives a single text-generation request to completion, emitting
-//! generated tokens to a streaming callback and caching reusable artifacts
-//! for future requests. It's the only place in the executor that calls into
-//! catgrad's LLM execution surface; everything else (cache, scheduling,
-//! quoting) is plain data.
-//!
-//! # Two layers
-//!
-//! [`run_cached_program_streaming`] is the public entry point. It is small
-//! and concrete: it starts a [`TextSession`](catgrad_llm::TextSession) from
-//! the cached or empty snapshot, runs the algorithm, and writes the
-//! resulting outputs/snapshots back to the [`ExecutionContext`] cache.
-//!
-//! [`decode`] is the algorithm itself. It is generic over any
-//! [`CausalStepper`] implementation, takes plain-data inputs ([`DecodePlan`]),
-//! and returns plain-data outputs ([`DecodeOutcome`]). It does not touch the
-//! cache, does not touch catgrad concrete types, and has no I/O beyond two
-//! callbacks (first-token-ready notification and per-batch progress).
-//!
-//! This split exists for testability: with a deterministic in-memory
-//! [`CausalStepper`] implementation, the algorithm runs in microseconds
-//! against synthetic inputs and can be exhaustively property-tested without
-//! a GPU or model weights. The narrow seam at [`CausalStepper`] is the only
-//! abstraction the algorithm needs; cache layer, scheduling layer, gateway
-//! layer all stay concrete.
+//! The runner drives a single text-generation request to completion,
+//! emitting generated tokens to a streaming callback. It's the only
+//! place in the executor that calls into catgrad's LLM execution
+//! surface; everything else (cache, scheduling, quoting) is plain data.
 //!
 //! # Algorithm
 //!
-//! The algorithm matches `docs/PREFIX.md` §4.2:
-//!
-//! 1. **Exact-output replay** (handled in the wrapper, before [`decode`]).
-//!    If the cache contains generated output for this exact prompt and
-//!    generation settings, stream it without touching the model.
+//! 1. **Exact-output replay.** If the request commitment matches a
+//!    previously-served request, the cached output tokens are streamed
+//!    back without touching the model.
 //!
-//! 2. **Drive to prompt-end position.** Three sub-paths picked by the cache
-//!    state passed in via [`DecodePlan`]:
-//!    - **Full prefix hit** — `cached_prefix_len == input_ids.len()`. The
-//!      cache shipped a `cached_next_token`; no model call needed.
-//!    - **Empty session** — `cached_prefix_len == 0`. Run a single
-//!      `prefill_from_empty(input_ids)` call. This is the only multi-token
-//!      input call the safe causal contract permits.
-//!    - **Partial prefix** — `0 < cached_prefix_len < input_ids.len()`.
-//!      Teacher-force the suffix one token at a time via `advance_one`. The
-//!      caller (typically [`ExecutionContext::execution_start`]) is
-//!      responsible for keeping suffix length below a catch-up threshold so
-//!      this chain doesn't outweigh a fresh prefill.
+//! 2. **Prefill.** A single batched call against the bound program's
+//!    [`prefill`](catgrad_llm::runtime::BoundProgramText::prefill) on
+//!    top of the resolved starting state (cold-start: program's genesis
+//!    state; anchored: a previously-stored receipt). Returns a
+//!    [`TextDecoder`] positioned to commit the first predicted token.
 //!
-//! 3. **Decode loop.** Emit tokens via the progress callback in batches
-//!    of `batch_size`, with stop-token checking. Each step is a single
-//!    `advance_one` call.
+//! 3. **Decode loop.** Peek the predicted token, check stop tokens,
+//!    [`commit_next`] to emit-and-advance, repeat to `max_new_tokens`.
+//!    Each iteration leaves the decoder fully receipt-aligned.
 //!
-//! 4. **Final snapshot.** If generation ran to the length cap (no stop
-//!    token), feed the last emitted token through one more `advance_one` to
-//!    align session position with transcript length, then yield the snapshot
-//!    via `into_snapshot`. The wrapper writes it to the cache. If a stop
-//!    token was emitted, no snapshot is captured (the session is one step
-//!    behind the transcript and we don't store snapshots for stopped
-//!    generations).
+//! On completion the runner consumes the decoder into a
+//! [`TextState`](catgrad_llm::runtime::TextState), inserts that state
+//! into the receipt store (so future anchored requests can reference
+//! it), and stores the emitted token sequence in the exact-replay
+//! cache.
 //!
-//! # Determinism contract
+//! # Why no generic-over-stepper trait
 //!
-//! Together with [`CausalStepper`]'s split-stability contract, this
-//! algorithm guarantees that committed model output is independent of cache
-//! state: a request reaches the same generated tokens whether it ran from
-//! an empty session, a partial-prefix snapshot, or a full-prefix snapshot.
-//! The split-stability proptest in this module's test suite encodes that
-//! property as an executable invariant.
+//! Earlier versions abstracted the decode loop over a `CausalStepper`
+//! trait so a fake in-memory implementation could substitute for the
+//! catgrad session in tests. The trait was load-bearing for the
+//! split-stability test approach we no longer pursue (see PREFIX.md
+//! history). Without that, the runner is concrete on
+//! `TextDecoder<ExecBackend>` and tested via end-to-end smoke runs.
 
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::state::Invocation;
 use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, CausalStepper, TextSession};
+use crate::state::Invocation;
+use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
+use catgrad::interpreter;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextDecoder, TextExecution, TextPolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 #[derive(Default)]
 struct FirstTokenLog {
     prompt_tokens: usize,
-    cached_prompt_tokens: usize,
     cached_output_tokens: usize,
-    prefill_input_tokens: usize,
     first_token_total_ms: u128,
-    exact_prefix_hit: bool,
     exact_replay_hit: bool,
     session_start_ms: u128,
 }
@@ -93,145 +61,22 @@ struct FirstTokenLog {
 fn log_first_token(m: FirstTokenLog) {
     info!(
         prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
-        cached_prompt_tokens = m.cached_prompt_tokens,
         cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
-        prefill_input_tokens = m.prefill_input_tokens,
         first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
         "first token ready"
     );
     debug!(
         prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
-        cached_prompt_tokens = m.cached_prompt_tokens,
         cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
-        exact_prefix_hit = m.exact_prefix_hit,
         exact_replay_hit = m.exact_replay_hit,
         session_start_ms = m.session_start_ms,
-        prefill_input_tokens = m.prefill_input_tokens,
         first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
         "execute first-token phases"
     );
 }
 
-/// Pure-data inputs to [`decode`]. All cache-policy decisions (whether to
-/// reuse a snapshot, catch-up threshold, etc.) must be made by the caller
-/// and reflected in `cached_prefix_len` / `cached_next_token`.
-pub(crate) struct DecodePlan<'a> {
-    /// Full prompt token sequence. Must be non-empty.
-    pub input_ids: &'a [u32],
-    /// Number of tokens already folded into the stepper's state. Must
-    /// equal `stepper.position()` at call time. `0` for a fresh session.
-    pub cached_prefix_len: usize,
-    /// Pre-computed predicted next-token if the cache hit covers the full
-    /// prompt. `Some` exactly when `cached_prefix_len == input_ids.len()`.
-    pub cached_next_token: Option<u32>,
-    /// Maximum number of tokens to generate.
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    /// Stop tokens; emitting any of these halts decoding before the cap.
-    pub stop_token_ids: &'a [i32],
-    /// Number of generated tokens to buffer before invoking the progress
-    /// callback. `1` for un-batched delivery.
-    pub batch_size: usize,
-}
-
-/// Pure-data outputs from [`decode`]. The caller is responsible for any
-/// cache writes, observability, etc.
-pub(crate) struct DecodeOutcome<S> {
-    /// Tokens emitted to the progress callback, in order, excluding any
-    /// stop token that ended generation.
-    pub output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
-    /// Final session snapshot at position
-    /// `cached_prefix_len + (suffix tokens consumed) + output_tokens.len()`,
-    /// paired with the predicted next token at that position. `Some` exactly
-    /// when generation reached `max_new_tokens` without hitting a stop
-    /// token AND at least one token was emitted; `None` otherwise (in which
-    /// case the session position would be one step behind the transcript
-    /// and the snapshot would not be reusable).
-    pub final_snapshot: Option<(S, u32)>,
-}
-
-/// Runs the safe causal-LM decode algorithm against any [`CausalStepper`].
-///
-/// The stepper must already be at position `plan.cached_prefix_len`. The
-/// function is otherwise pure: side effects are limited to the two
-/// callbacks. See module-level documentation for the full algorithm.
-pub(crate) fn decode<S: CausalStepper>(
-    mut stepper: S,
-    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
-    on_first_token: impl FnOnce(),
-    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<DecodeOutcome<S::Snapshot>, ExecutorError> {
-    debug_assert_eq!(stepper.position(), plan.cached_prefix_len);
-    let prompt_tokens = plan.input_ids.len();
-
-    let next_token = if plan.cached_prefix_len == prompt_tokens {
-        plan.cached_next_token.ok_or(ExecutorError::NoOutput)?
-    } else if plan.cached_prefix_len == 0 {
-        stepper.prefill_from_empty(plan.input_ids)?.next_token()
-    } else {
-        let suffix = &plan.input_ids[plan.cached_prefix_len..];
-        let mut predicted = None;
-        for &token in suffix {
-            predicted = Some(stepper.advance_one(token)?.next_token());
-        }
-        predicted.expect("partial prefix hit implies non-empty suffix")
-    };
-
-    on_first_token();
-
-    let mut current_token = next_token;
-    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
-    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(plan.batch_size);
-    let mut generated_tokens = 0u64;
-    let mut last_emitted_token = None;
-    let mut hit_stop = false;
-
-    for step_idx in 0..plan.max_new_tokens {
-        if i32::try_from(current_token)
-            .ok()
-            .is_some_and(|token| plan.stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
-        {
-            hit_stop = true;
-            break;
-        }
-
-        generated_tokens += 1;
-        output_tokens.push(current_token);
-        pending_batch.push(current_token);
-        last_emitted_token = Some(current_token);
-
-        if pending_batch.len() >= plan.batch_size {
-            let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
-            on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
-            pending_batch.clear();
-        }
-
-        if step_idx + 1 < plan.max_new_tokens {
-            current_token = stepper.advance_one(current_token)?.next_token();
-        }
-    }
-
-    if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
-        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
-        on_progress(generated_tokens, &chunk);
-    }
-
-    let final_snapshot = if !hit_stop
-        && let Some(last) = last_emitted_token
-    {
-        let predicted = stepper.advance_one(last)?.next_token();
-        Some((stepper.into_snapshot(), predicted))
-    } else {
-        None
-    };
-
-    Ok(DecodeOutcome {
-        output_tokens,
-        final_snapshot,
-    })
-}
-
-/// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text session, runs [`decode`], and
-/// writes results back to the [`ExecutionContext`] cache.
+/// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text decoder, runs the decode
+/// loop, and writes the result back to the [`ExecutionContext`] caches.
 pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     program: &ExecutionContext,
     start: &ExecutionStart,
@@ -246,9 +91,7 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
         log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens: start.transcript.len(),
             cached_output_tokens: cached_output_tokens.len(),
-            exact_prefix_hit: start.transcript.len() == prompt_tokens,
             exact_replay_hit: true,
             first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             ..Default::default()
@@ -258,60 +101,111 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     }
 
     let session_start = Instant::now();
-    let stepper: TextSession<ExecBackend> = program
-        .bound_program()
-        .clone()
-        .start_text(start.snapshot.as_ref().clone())?;
+    let bound = program.bound_program();
+    let input_tensor =
+        interpreter::tensor(&bound.interpreter().backend, Shape(vec![1, prompt_tokens]), invocation.input_ids.clone())
+            .map_err(|error| {
+                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
+            })?;
+    let mut decoder: TextDecoder<ExecBackend> =
+        Arc::clone(bound).prefill(&start.initial_state, &input_tensor)?;
     let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
-    let plan = DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &invocation.input_ids,
-        cached_prefix_len: start.transcript.len(),
-        cached_next_token: start.next_token,
-        max_new_tokens: invocation.max_new_tokens,
-        stop_token_ids: &invocation.stop_token_ids,
+    log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
+        prompt_tokens,
+        first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+        session_start_ms,
+        ..Default::default()
+    });
+
+    let DecodeOutcome { output_tokens } = run_decode_loop(
+        &mut decoder,
+        invocation.max_new_tokens,
+        &invocation.stop_token_ids,
         batch_size,
-    };
+        &mut on_progress,
+    )?;
 
-    let cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len();
-    let on_first_token = || {
-        log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_prompt_tokens,
-            prefill_input_tokens: prompt_tokens.saturating_sub(cached_prompt_tokens),
-            exact_prefix_hit: cached_prompt_tokens == prompt_tokens,
-            first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            session_start_ms,
-            ..Default::default()
-        });
-    };
+    let final_state = decoder.into_text_state(start.commitment_id, &output_tokens)?;
+    program.cache_receipt(Arc::new(final_state));
+    program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
+
+    Ok(())
+}
 
-    let outcome = decode(stepper, plan, on_first_token, &mut on_progress)?;
+struct DecodeOutcome {
+    output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+}
+
+/// Decode loop: peek-stop-or-commit, batched progress callback emission.
+/// After each `commit_next` the decoder is fully receipt-aligned, so
+/// breaking out (stop token or cap reached) leaves a consistent state
+/// for the trailing `into_text_state`.
+fn run_decode_loop(
+    decoder: &mut TextDecoder<ExecBackend>,
+    max_new_tokens: u32,
+    stop_token_ids: &[i32],
+    batch_size: usize,
+    on_progress: &mut impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+) -> Result<DecodeOutcome, ExecutorError> {
+    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
+    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
+    let mut generated = 0u64;
 
-    let mut prompt_state = start.transcript;
-    if cached_prompt_tokens < prompt_tokens {
-        prompt_state.extend_tokens(&invocation.input_ids[cached_prompt_tokens..]);
+    for _ in 0..max_new_tokens {
+        let predicted = decoder.next_token();
+        if i32::try_from(predicted)
+            .ok()
+            .is_some_and(|token| stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
+        {
+            break;
+        }
+        let emitted = decoder.commit_next()?;
+        debug_assert_eq!(emitted, predicted);
+        generated += 1;
+        output_tokens.push(emitted);
+        pending_batch.push(emitted);
+        if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
+            let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
+            on_progress(generated, &chunk);
+            pending_batch.clear();
+        }
     }
-    let DecodeOutcome {
-        output_tokens,
-        final_snapshot,
-    } = outcome;
 
-    if let Some((snapshot, predicted_next_token)) = final_snapshot {
-        let mut transcript_state = prompt_state;
-        transcript_state.extend_tokens(&output_tokens);
-        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
-        program.cache_checkpoint(
-            transcript_state.len(),
-            transcript_state.hash(),
-            predicted_next_token,
-            snapshot,
-        );
-    } else {
-        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
+    if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
+        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
+        on_progress(generated, &chunk);
     }
 
-    Ok(())
+    Ok(DecodeOutcome { output_tokens })
+}
+
+/// Build the request [`TextExecution`] commitment from a bound program
+/// + invocation. Used at quote time to compute `commitment_id` before
+/// the runner sees the request.
+pub(crate) fn build_text_execution(
+    program: &ExecutionContext,
+    initial_state_receipt_id: catgrad::cid::Cid<catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt>,
+    invocation: &Invocation,
+    policy: &TextPolicy,
+) -> Result<TextExecution, ExecutorError> {
+    let bound = program.bound_program();
+    let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
+        &bound.interpreter().backend,
+        Shape(vec![1, invocation.input_ids.len()]),
+        invocation.input_ids.clone(),
+    )
+    .map_err(|error| {
+        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
+    })?;
+    // The initial_state TextState is fetched at execution_start; here we
+    // only have its receipt id, which is all `TextExecution::new` needs.
+    Ok(TextExecution::new(
+        bound,
+        initial_state_receipt_id,
+        &input_tensor,
+        policy,
+    )?)
 }
 
 fn stream_cached_output(
@@ -327,7 +221,3 @@ fn stream_cached_output(
         on_progress(emitted, &encoded);
     }
 }
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests;
-
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 93eadf5..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner/tests.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,526 +0,0 @@
-//! Tests for [`super::decode`].
-//!
-//! See [`fake`] for the in-memory [`CausalStepper`] implementation that
-//! replaces real catgrad model execution. The fake satisfies the safe
-//! causal contract by construction (its predictor is a pure function of the
-//! complete transcript so far), so it is the right shape to exercise
-//! `decode`'s control flow without dragging in tensor compute.
-
-use super::{DecodeOutcome, DecodePlan, decode};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{CausalStepper, TextStepOutput};
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use std::cell::RefCell;
-use std::rc::Rc;
-
-mod fake {
-    //! Deterministic in-memory `CausalStepper` for tests.
-    //!
-    //! The predictor is `blake3(transcript_so_far)` cast to `u32`. Because
-    //! the predictor depends only on the *complete* transcript at each
-    //! step, the contract holds by construction:
-    //!
-    //!     prefill_from_empty(P ++ S)
-    //!         == prefill_from_empty(P) ; advance_one(s_i) for each s_i in S
-    //!
-    //! both as predicted-token sequences and as final transcript state.
-    //! That means tests can compare two decode runs that arrive at the same
-    //! transcript via different cache paths and assert identical outputs.
-
-    use super::*;
-
-    /// One observed call into the stepper. Tests assert against ordered
-    /// sequences of these to verify decode picked the right path.
-    #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-    pub(super) enum FakeCall {
-        Prefill(Vec<u32>),
-        Advance(u32),
-        IntoSnapshot,
-    }
-
-    /// Snapshot is just the transcript. Resuming a stepper from a snapshot
-    /// is constructing a new `FakeStepper` with the same transcript.
-    #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-    pub(super) struct FakeSnapshot {
-        pub(super) transcript: Vec<u32>,
-    }
-
-    pub(super) struct FakeStepper {
-        transcript: Vec<u32>,
-        calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>,
-    }
-
-    impl FakeStepper {
-        pub(super) fn empty(calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>) -> Self {
-            Self {
-                transcript: Vec::new(),
-                calls,
-            }
-        }
-
-        pub(super) fn from_snapshot(
-            snapshot: FakeSnapshot,
-            calls: Rc<RefCell<Vec<FakeCall>>>,
-        ) -> Self {
-            Self {
-                transcript: snapshot.transcript,
-                calls,
-            }
-        }
-
-        fn predict(&self) -> u32 {
-            predict_from_transcript(&self.transcript)
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Public so tests can pre-compute expected predictions.
-    pub(super) fn predict_from_transcript(transcript: &[u32]) -> u32 {
-        let mut hasher = blake3::Hasher::new();
-        for &token in transcript {
-            hasher.update(&token.to_le_bytes());
-        }
-        let digest = hasher.finalize();
-        let bytes = digest.as_bytes();
-        u32::from_le_bytes([bytes[0], bytes[1], bytes[2], bytes[3]])
-    }
-
-    impl CausalStepper for FakeStepper {
-        type Snapshot = FakeSnapshot;
-
-        fn position(&self) -> usize {
-            self.transcript.len()
-        }
-
-        fn prefill_from_empty(
-            &mut self,
-            tokens: &[u32],
-        ) -> catgrad_llm::Result<TextStepOutput> {
-            assert_eq!(self.transcript.len(), 0, "prefill_from_empty on non-empty");
-            assert!(!tokens.is_empty(), "prefill_from_empty with empty input");
-            self.calls
-                .borrow_mut()
-                .push(FakeCall::Prefill(tokens.to_vec()));
-            self.transcript.extend_from_slice(tokens);
-            Ok(TextStepOutput::NextToken(self.predict()))
-        }
-
-        fn advance_one(&mut self, token: u32) -> catgrad_llm::Result<TextStepOutput> {
-            assert!(!self.transcript.is_empty(), "advance_one on empty");
-            self.calls.borrow_mut().push(FakeCall::Advance(token));
-            self.transcript.push(token);
-            Ok(TextStepOutput::NextToken(self.predict()))
-        }
-
-        fn into_snapshot(self) -> Self::Snapshot {
-            self.calls.borrow_mut().push(FakeCall::IntoSnapshot);
-            FakeSnapshot {
-                transcript: self.transcript,
-            }
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-use fake::{FakeCall, FakeSnapshot, FakeStepper, predict_from_transcript};
-
-/// Convenience: collect `(generated_tokens_so_far, decoded_chunk_as_u32_le)` per
-/// progress callback invocation, for assertion.
-type ProgressLog = Vec<(u64, Vec<u32>)>;
-
-fn decode_chunks(bytes: &[u8]) -> Vec<u32> {
-    bytes
-        .chunks_exact(4)
-        .map(|c| u32::from_le_bytes([c[0], c[1], c[2], c[3]]))
-        .collect()
-}
-
-/// Run `decode` with a fresh empty fake stepper. Returns the call log,
-/// progress log, first-token-fired flag, and the outcome.
-fn run_from_empty(
-    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
-) -> (
-    Vec<FakeCall>,
-    ProgressLog,
-    bool,
-    Result<DecodeOutcome<FakeSnapshot>, ExecutorError>,
-) {
-    let calls = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
-    let progress: Rc<RefCell<ProgressLog>> = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
-    let first = Rc::new(RefCell::new(false));
-
-    let stepper = FakeStepper::empty(calls.clone());
-    let outcome = {
-        let progress = progress.clone();
-        let first = first.clone();
-        decode(
-            stepper,
-            plan,
-            move || *first.borrow_mut() = true,
-            move |emitted, chunk| progress.borrow_mut().push((emitted, decode_chunks(chunk))),
-        )
-    };
-
-    (
-        Rc::try_unwrap(calls).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        Rc::try_unwrap(progress).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        Rc::try_unwrap(first).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        outcome,
-    )
-}
-
-/// Run `decode` resuming from a `FakeSnapshot`. The snapshot's transcript
-/// is used to seed the stepper; the plan must reflect a `cached_prefix_len`
-/// equal to that transcript length.
-fn run_from_snapshot(
-    snapshot: FakeSnapshot,
-    plan: DecodePlan<'_>,
-) -> (
-    Vec<FakeCall>,
-    ProgressLog,
-    bool,
-    Result<DecodeOutcome<FakeSnapshot>, ExecutorError>,
-) {
-    let calls = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
-    let progress: Rc<RefCell<ProgressLog>> = Rc::new(RefCell::new(Vec::new()));
-    let first = Rc::new(RefCell::new(false));
-
-    let stepper = FakeStepper::from_snapshot(snapshot, calls.clone());
-    let outcome = {
-        let progress = progress.clone();
-        let first = first.clone();
-        decode(
-            stepper,
-            plan,
-            move || *first.borrow_mut() = true,
-            move |emitted, chunk| progress.borrow_mut().push((emitted, decode_chunks(chunk))),
-        )
-    };
-
-    (
-        Rc::try_unwrap(calls).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        Rc::try_unwrap(progress).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        Rc::try_unwrap(first).unwrap().into_inner(),
-        outcome,
-    )
-}
-
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Path-selection unit tests
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-#[test]
-fn full_prefix_hit_skips_model_and_uses_cached_next_token() {
-    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3, 4, 5];
-    let cached_next = 0xCAFE_BABE_u32;
-    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_snapshot(
-        FakeSnapshot {
-            transcript: prompt.clone(),
-        },
-        DecodePlan {
-            input_ids: &prompt,
-            cached_prefix_len: prompt.len(),
-            cached_next_token: Some(cached_next),
-            max_new_tokens: 1,
-            stop_token_ids: &[],
-            batch_size: 1,
-        },
-    );
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    // Decode emits the cached next token, then attempts to align the
-    // session for the snapshot via one extra advance_one — that's the only
-    // model call. No prefill, no decode-loop advance_one.
-    assert_eq!(
-        calls,
-        vec![FakeCall::Advance(cached_next), FakeCall::IntoSnapshot]
-    );
-    assert!(first_fired);
-    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![cached_next]);
-    assert_eq!(progress, vec![(1, vec![cached_next])]);
-    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_some());
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn empty_session_runs_one_bulk_prefill() {
-    let prompt = vec![10, 20, 30, 40];
-    let expected_first = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
-    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &prompt,
-        cached_prefix_len: 0,
-        cached_next_token: None,
-        max_new_tokens: 1,
-        stop_token_ids: &[],
-        batch_size: 1,
-    });
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    assert_eq!(
-        calls,
-        vec![
-            FakeCall::Prefill(prompt.clone()),
-            FakeCall::Advance(expected_first),
-            FakeCall::IntoSnapshot,
-        ]
-    );
-    assert!(first_fired);
-    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![expected_first]);
-    assert_eq!(progress, vec![(1, vec![expected_first])]);
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn partial_prefix_teacher_forces_each_suffix_token() {
-    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8];
-    let split = 3;
-    let suffix = &prompt[split..];
-
-    let (calls, _progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_snapshot(
-        FakeSnapshot {
-            transcript: prompt[..split].to_vec(),
-        },
-        DecodePlan {
-            input_ids: &prompt,
-            cached_prefix_len: split,
-            cached_next_token: None,
-            max_new_tokens: 1,
-            stop_token_ids: &[],
-            batch_size: 1,
-        },
-    );
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    let mut expected_calls: Vec<FakeCall> = suffix.iter().map(|&t| FakeCall::Advance(t)).collect();
-    expected_calls.push(FakeCall::Advance(predict_from_transcript(&prompt)));
-    expected_calls.push(FakeCall::IntoSnapshot);
-    assert_eq!(calls, expected_calls);
-    assert!(first_fired);
-    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens, vec![predict_from_transcript(&prompt)]);
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn stop_token_mid_decode_skips_final_snapshot() {
-    // Engineer a stop: the predictor is deterministic, so find a prompt
-    // whose predicted next token is in i32 range (the runner's stop check
-    // skips u32 values that don't fit in i32) and use that prediction as
-    // the stop set.
-    let (prompt, first_pred) = (1u32..1000)
-        .map(|seed| {
-            let prompt = vec![seed, seed + 1, seed + 2];
-            let pred = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
-            (prompt, pred)
-        })
-        .find(|(_, pred)| i32::try_from(*pred).is_ok())
-        .expect("expected to find an i32-fitting prediction in 1000 tries");
-    let stop_tokens = [first_pred as i32];
-
-    let (calls, progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &prompt,
-        cached_prefix_len: 0,
-        cached_next_token: None,
-        max_new_tokens: 16,
-        stop_token_ids: &stop_tokens,
-        batch_size: 1,
-    });
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    // Prefill ran, returned the (now-stop) predicted token — decode loop
-    // saw it as a stop and exited before emitting anything. No final
-    // snapshot because the session would be one step behind the transcript.
-    assert_eq!(calls, vec![FakeCall::Prefill(prompt.clone())]);
-    assert!(outcome.output_tokens.is_empty());
-    assert!(progress.is_empty());
-    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_none());
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn max_new_tokens_zero_emits_nothing_and_no_snapshot() {
-    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3];
-    let (calls, progress, first_fired, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &prompt,
-        cached_prefix_len: 0,
-        cached_next_token: None,
-        max_new_tokens: 0,
-        stop_token_ids: &[],
-        batch_size: 1,
-    });
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    // Prefill still runs (we always need the next-token at prompt end), but
-    // no decode iterations happen, so no advance_one and no snapshot.
-    assert_eq!(calls, vec![FakeCall::Prefill(prompt)]);
-    assert!(first_fired);
-    assert!(outcome.output_tokens.is_empty());
-    assert!(progress.is_empty());
-    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_none());
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn batch_size_groups_progress_chunks() {
-    let prompt = vec![1, 2, 3];
-    let (_calls, progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &prompt,
-        cached_prefix_len: 0,
-        cached_next_token: None,
-        max_new_tokens: 5,
-        stop_token_ids: &[],
-        batch_size: 2,
-    });
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    // 5 tokens emitted in batches of 2 → chunks of sizes [2, 2, 1].
-    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens.len(), 5);
-    let chunk_sizes: Vec<usize> = progress.iter().map(|(_, chunk)| chunk.len()).collect();
-    assert_eq!(chunk_sizes, vec![2, 2, 1]);
-    let cumulative: Vec<u64> = progress.iter().map(|(g, _)| *g).collect();
-    assert_eq!(cumulative, vec![2, 4, 5]);
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn full_run_caps_at_max_new_tokens_and_yields_snapshot() {
-    let prompt = vec![1, 2];
-    let (calls, _progress, _first, outcome) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-        input_ids: &prompt,
-        cached_prefix_len: 0,
-        cached_next_token: None,
-        max_new_tokens: 4,
-        stop_token_ids: &[],
-        batch_size: 1,
-    });
-    let outcome = outcome.unwrap();
-
-    // 1 prefill, 3 advance_one in decode loop, 1 advance_one for final
-    // snapshot alignment, 1 into_snapshot.
-    let prefills = calls
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::Prefill(_)))
-        .count();
-    let advances = calls
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::Advance(_)))
-        .count();
-    let snapshots = calls
-        .iter()
-        .filter(|c| matches!(c, FakeCall::IntoSnapshot))
-        .count();
-    assert_eq!(prefills, 1);
-    assert_eq!(advances, 4);
-    assert_eq!(snapshots, 1);
-    assert_eq!(outcome.output_tokens.len(), 4);
-    assert!(outcome.final_snapshot.is_some());
-}
-
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Split-stability proptest
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-mod prop {
-    use super::*;
-    use proptest::prelude::*;
-
-    // Property: for any prompt and split point, decoding from an empty
-    // session and decoding from a snapshot at the split point produce
-    // identical emitted output tokens.
-    //
-    // The fake stepper satisfies the split-stability contract by
-    // construction. This proptest verifies that `decode` does not break
-    // determinism through its cache-state branching: regardless of which
-    // path it takes (full bulk prefill vs. teacher-forced suffix replay),
-    // the visible output tokens are the same.
-    //
-    // The second proptest covers the full-prefix-hit path separately,
-    // since it's structurally distinct (no model calls in the prefill
-    // phase) and worth independent coverage.
-    proptest! {
-        #![proptest_config(ProptestConfig {
-            cases: 256,
-            ..ProptestConfig::default()
-        })]
-
-        #[test]
-        fn split_stable_outputs(
-            prompt in proptest::collection::vec(any::<u32>(), 1..32),
-            split_ratio in 0_usize..=100,
-            max_new in 0u32..16,
-            stop_count in 0_usize..3,
-            stop_seed in any::<u64>(),
-        ) {
-            let split = (prompt.len() * split_ratio) / 100;
-            // Pick stop tokens deterministically so both runs use the same set.
-            let mut stops = Vec::new();
-            let mut s = stop_seed;
-            for _ in 0..stop_count {
-                s = s.wrapping_mul(6364136223846793005).wrapping_add(1442695040888963407);
-                stops.push((s as u32) as i32);
-            }
-            let stops_slice = &stops[..];
-
-            // When the split lands at the end of the prompt the caller
-            // must ship the predicted next token alongside the snapshot;
-            // that's the runner-cache contract. Path A always starts
-            // fresh, so its cached_next_token is None.
-            let cached_next_b = (split == prompt.len())
-                .then(|| predict_from_transcript(&prompt));
-
-            let (_, progress_a, _, outcome_a) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-                input_ids: &prompt,
-                cached_prefix_len: 0,
-                cached_next_token: None,
-                max_new_tokens: max_new,
-                stop_token_ids: stops_slice,
-                batch_size: 1,
-            });
-
-            let (_, progress_b, _, outcome_b) = run_from_snapshot(
-                FakeSnapshot { transcript: prompt[..split].to_vec() },
-                DecodePlan {
-                    input_ids: &prompt,
-                    cached_prefix_len: split,
-                    cached_next_token: cached_next_b,
-                    max_new_tokens: max_new,
-                    stop_token_ids: stops_slice,
-                    batch_size: 1,
-                },
-            );
-
-            let outcome_a = outcome_a.unwrap();
-            let outcome_b = outcome_b.unwrap();
-            prop_assert_eq!(&outcome_a.output_tokens, &outcome_b.output_tokens);
-            prop_assert_eq!(progress_a, progress_b);
-            prop_assert_eq!(
-                outcome_a.final_snapshot.is_some(),
-                outcome_b.final_snapshot.is_some()
-            );
-        }
-
-        #[test]
-        fn full_prefix_hit_matches_fresh_run(
-            prompt in proptest::collection::vec(any::<u32>(), 1..32),
-            max_new in 1u32..16,
-        ) {
-            let cached_next = predict_from_transcript(&prompt);
-
-            let (_, progress_a, _, outcome_a) = run_from_empty(DecodePlan {
-                input_ids: &prompt,
-                cached_prefix_len: 0,
-                cached_next_token: None,
-                max_new_tokens: max_new,
-                stop_token_ids: &[],
-                batch_size: 1,
-            });
-
-            let (_, progress_b, _, outcome_b) = run_from_snapshot(
-                FakeSnapshot { transcript: prompt.clone() },
-                DecodePlan {
-                    input_ids: &prompt,
-                    cached_prefix_len: prompt.len(),
-                    cached_next_token: Some(cached_next),
-                    max_new_tokens: max_new,
-                    stop_token_ids: &[],
-                    batch_size: 1,
-                },
-            );
-
-            let outcome_a = outcome_a.unwrap();
-            let outcome_b = outcome_b.unwrap();
-            prop_assert_eq!(&outcome_a.output_tokens, &outcome_b.output_tokens);
-            prop_assert_eq!(progress_a, progress_b);
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 19f88e2..4bf7151 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -110,7 +110,6 @@ impl WorkerThread {
             commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
             queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
             prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
-            cached_prompt_tokens = start.transcript.len(),
             cached_output_tokens = start.cached_output_tokens.as_ref().map_or(0, |tokens| tokens.len()),
             "execute worker starting"
         );

From 51e2eb7e8d704ec79267223aa50d8585f006cf46 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:40:40 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 063/105] refactor(executor): unified streaming Execute;
 reshape inputs error; --pi flag
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Collapses the two-step Execute → ExecuteStream RPC pair into a single
streaming Execute, deleting the entire late-subscriber path:
LocalExecutionStream, SubscriptionSet, broadcast channel, close-monitor,
handle_subscribe/handle_status/SubscriptionsClosed, and the buffered
output + status fields on ExecutionRecord. The per-execution
mpsc::Receiver returned by Execute IS the subscription; dropping it
closes the worker's sender, which fires the runner's CancellationToken
between decode steps. End-to-end drop-cancellation with no token
plumbing on the CLI side.

CLI execution layer is now stream-shaped end to end (ExecutionRequest::
stream, Outcome { Completed { receipt_cid, stop_reason }, Failed }).
Gateway handlers rewritten with async_stream::stream! around prepared.
stream(); sse_response is a one-line wrapper (no spawn, no channel).
Verify shadow strategy compares 32-byte receipt CIDs instead of full
output bytes.

inputs::Error variants now carry the originating HuggingFaceLocator;
adding `impl From<inputs::Error> for ExecutorError` lets every callsite
use `?` instead of map_err helpers. Three duplicate map_weights_error /
map_program_cache_error helpers deleted.

Numerous smaller dedups: state/ collapsed to state.rs, runner helpers
inlined, dead ExecutorError/ModelAssetsError variants removed, dead
ModelAssets methods deleted, build_text_execution moved onto
ExecutionContext, quote-prompt/chat-prompt assets-load deduped.

Also adds --pi flag to gateway: spawns pi-coding-agent against the
just-bound listener, exits when pi exits. Requires --force-model.

Net: −552 lines across 44 files; executor crate ~30% smaller.
---
 Cargo.lock                                    |   2 +
 Cargo.toml                                    |   2 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 454 +++++----
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        | 109 ++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 399 ++++----
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs         |  74 ++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      | 191 ++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      | 191 ++--
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                |  72 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 872 +++++++++---------
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |  73 +-
 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs                 |  18 +-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   1 +
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  | 186 +---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     | 111 +--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  78 +-
 .../src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs       | 127 ---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   | 231 +----
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  87 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |  46 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs        | 107 ---
 crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs             |  35 +-
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs           |  39 +-
 crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs         |  75 +-
 crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs       |  82 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 193 ++--
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  | 278 ++++++
 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs              |   8 -
 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs             | 131 ---
 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs            | 235 -----
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 235 +++--
 crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto                |  79 +-
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   5 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |  16 +-
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                       |  25 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs                |  16 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs                    |   6 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs                   |   2 -
 crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs                   | 444 ++-------
 crates/rpc/src/spec.rs                        |   5 +-
 nix/default.nix                               |   1 +
 nix/tests/default.nix                         |  78 +-
 44 files changed, 2438 insertions(+), 2990 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/state/store.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index c67e23a..a72c0fb 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2356,6 +2356,7 @@ name = "hellas-cli"
 version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
+ "async-stream",
  "axum",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
@@ -2401,6 +2402,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
  "tokio-stream",
+ "tokio-util",
  "tonic",
  "tracing",
  "uuid",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 4b17ede..4a633e3 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
-tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time"] }
+tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 94261cb..c1f43df 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -52,15 +52,16 @@ tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features =
 tonic = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 futures = "0.3"
+async-stream = "0.3"
 axum = "0.8"
 prometheus-client = "0.24"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
 qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
 rand = "0.9"
+tempfile = "3"
 
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
 test-log = { version = "0.2", default-features = false, features = ["trace"] }
-tempfile = "3"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index c85a09b..d1f5f1e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
-use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{SseSender, next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
-use anyhow::anyhow;
+use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::http::StatusCode;
+use axum::response::sse::Event;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
 use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
+use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::{Map, Value};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -15,250 +19,304 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
         Ok(req) => req,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let stream_response_flag = req.stream == Some(true);
     let prepared = match state.prepare_anthropic(&req).await {
         Ok(prepared) => prepared,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
-    if stream {
+    if stream_response_flag {
         return stream_response(prepared);
     }
-
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
-        let id = next_id("msg");
+    let id = next_id("msg");
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
+    sse_response(stream! {
+        // message_start always first.
         let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
             message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
                 .id(id.clone())
                 .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
                 .role("assistant".to_string())
                 .content(vec![])
-                .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prepared.prompt_tokens, 0))
+                .model(model)
+                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, 0))
                 .build(),
         };
+        yield Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start));
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start)))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
+        // For non-tools we open a content_block_start eagerly so deltas
+        // arrive inside a block. For tools we wait until end-of-stream and
+        // emit tool_use blocks at that point.
+        if !has_tools {
+            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_start",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                    index: 0,
+                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                        text: String::new(),
+                    },
+                },
+            ));
         }
 
-        // When tools are requested, buffer the whole generation so we can emit
-        // ToolUse content blocks at the end. Otherwise stream text deltas.
-        let (generated, accumulated) = if prepared.has_tools {
-            let mut buf = String::new();
-            let result = prepared
-                .stream_text(|delta| {
-                    buf.push_str(delta);
-                    Ok(())
-                })
-                .await;
-            (result, buf)
-        } else {
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "content_block_start",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                        index: 0,
-                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                            text: String::new(),
-                        },
-                    },
-                )))
-                .is_err()
-            {
-                return;
-            }
+        let inner = prepared.stream();
+        tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-            let result = prepared
-                .stream_text(|delta| {
-                    let event = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                        index: 0,
-                        delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
-                            text: delta.to_string(),
-                        },
-                    };
-                    tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data("content_block_delta", &event)))
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                    Ok(())
-                })
-                .await;
+        let mut tool_buffer = String::new();
+        let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
+        let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
+        let mut timed_out = false;
 
-            if tx
-                .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "content_block_stop",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
-                )))
-                .is_err()
-            {
-                return;
+        loop {
+            match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
+                    if has_tools {
+                        tool_buffer.push_str(&text);
+                    } else {
+                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                            "content_block_delta",
+                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                                index: 0,
+                                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text },
+                            },
+                        ));
+                    }
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
+                    outcome = Some(o);
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Err(err))) => {
+                    transport_error = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(None) => {
+                    transport_error =
+                        Some("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string());
+                    break;
+                }
+                Err(_) => {
+                    timed_out = true;
+                    break;
+                }
             }
-            (result, String::new())
-        };
+        }
 
-        let generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
+        // If we opened the eager content block, close it now (whatever happened).
+        if !has_tools {
+            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_stop",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+            ));
+        }
+
+        if let Some(error) = transport_error.or_else(|| {
+            timed_out.then(|| format!("inference timed out after {}s", super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)))
+        }) {
+            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                "error",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                    error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                        error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                        message: format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+                    },
+                },
+            ));
+            return;
+        }
+
+        let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
+        match outcome {
+            Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
+                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
                     "error",
                     &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
                         error: anthropic::StreamError {
                             error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                            message: format!("Inference error: {err}"),
+                            message: format!("Inference error: {error}"),
                         },
                     },
-                )));
+                ));
                 return;
             }
-        };
-
-        let stop_reason = if prepared.has_tools {
-            let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&accumulated).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
-                warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
-                None
-            });
-            match step {
-                Some(step) => {
-                    if emit_tool_use_blocks(&tx, &step).is_err() {
-                        return;
+            Outcome::Completed {
+                stop_reason,
+                total_tokens,
+                ..
+            } => {
+                let final_stop_reason = if has_tools {
+                    let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+                        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
+                        None
+                    });
+                    match parsed {
+                        Some(step) => {
+                            for event in tool_use_block_events(&step) {
+                                yield Ok(event);
+                            }
+                            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+                        }
+                        None => {
+                            if !tool_buffer.is_empty() {
+                                for event in text_block_events(0, &tool_buffer) {
+                                    yield Ok(event);
+                                }
+                            }
+                            map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false)
+                        }
                     }
-                    anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
-                }
-                None => {
-                    if !accumulated.is_empty()
-                        && emit_text_block(&tx, 0, &accumulated).is_err()
-                    {
-                        return;
-                    }
-                    anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
-                }
-            }
-        } else {
-            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
-        };
+                } else {
+                    map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false)
+                };
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "message_delta",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
-                    delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                        stop_reason: Some(stop_reason),
+                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "message_delta",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                        delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                            stop_reason: Some(final_stop_reason),
+                        },
+                        usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                            prompt_tokens,
+                            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+                        ),
                     },
-                    usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-                        prepared.prompt_tokens,
-                        generated.completion_tokens,
-                    ),
-                },
-            )))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
+                ));
+                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                    "message_stop",
+                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
+                ));
+            }
         }
-
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(
-            "message_stop",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
-        )));
     })
 }
 
-fn emit_tool_use_blocks(tx: &SseSender, step: &ToolUseStep) -> Result<(), ()> {
+fn text_block_events(index: u32, text: &str) -> Vec<Event> {
+    vec![
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_start",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                index,
+                content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                    text: String::new(),
+                },
+            },
+        ),
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_delta",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                index,
+                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
+                    text: text.to_string(),
+                },
+            },
+        ),
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_stop",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
+        ),
+    ]
+}
+
+fn tool_use_block_events(step: &ToolUseStep) -> Vec<Event> {
+    let mut events = Vec::new();
     let mut index: u32 = 0;
     if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
-        emit_text_block(tx, index, &step.assistant_content)?;
+        events.extend(text_block_events(index, &step.assistant_content));
         index += 1;
     }
     for (call_idx, call) in step.tool_calls.iter().enumerate() {
-        emit_tool_use_block(tx, index, call_idx, call)?;
+        events.extend(tool_use_block_event_set(index, call_idx, call));
         index += 1;
     }
-    Ok(())
+    events
 }
 
-fn emit_text_block(tx: &SseSender, index: u32, text: &str) -> Result<(), ()> {
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_start",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-            index,
-            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                text: String::new(),
+fn tool_use_block_event_set(index: u32, call_idx: usize, call: &ToolCall) -> Vec<Event> {
+    let partial_json = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
+    vec![
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_start",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                index,
+                content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                    id: format!("toolu_{call_idx}"),
+                    name: call.name.clone(),
+                    input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
+                },
             },
-        },
-    )?;
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_delta",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-            index,
-            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
-                text: text.to_string(),
+        ),
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_delta",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                index,
+                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta { partial_json },
             },
-        },
-    )?;
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_stop",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
-    )
+        ),
+        sse_event_data(
+            "content_block_stop",
+            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
+        ),
+    ]
 }
 
-fn emit_tool_use_block(
-    tx: &SseSender,
-    index: u32,
-    call_idx: usize,
-    call: &ToolCall,
-) -> Result<(), ()> {
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_start",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-            index,
-            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
-                id: format!("toolu_{call_idx}"),
-                name: call.name.clone(),
-                input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
-            },
-        },
-    )?;
-    let partial_json = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_delta",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-            index,
-            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta { partial_json },
-        },
-    )?;
-    send_event(
-        tx,
-        "content_block_stop",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
-    )
-}
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let id = next_id("msg");
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-fn send_event(
-    tx: &SseSender,
-    event: &str,
-    payload: &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent,
-) -> Result<(), ()> {
-    tx.send(Ok(sse_event_data(event, payload))).map_err(|_| ())
-}
+    let stream = prepared.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    let mut text = String::new();
+    let outcome = loop {
+        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
+            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
+            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
+            Err(_) => {
+                break Err(format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    };
 
-async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    let outcome = match outcome {
+        Ok(o) => o,
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "anthropic message request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
     };
 
-    let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&text).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason) = match outcome {
+        Outcome::Completed {
+            total_tokens,
+            stop_reason,
+            ..
+        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason),
+        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+            warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
+            return super::json_error(
+                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let step = assets.parse_tool_calls(&text).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
         warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
         None
     });
@@ -266,20 +324,20 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         Some(step) => (tool_use_blocks(&step), anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse),
         None => (
             vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }],
-            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn,
+            map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false),
         ),
     };
 
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("msg"))
+        .id(id)
         .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
         .role("assistant".to_string())
         .content(content)
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .model(model)
         .stop_reason(Some(stop_reason))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         ))
         .build();
 
@@ -305,3 +363,13 @@ fn tool_use_blocks(step: &ToolUseStep) -> Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock> {
     }
     blocks
 }
+
+fn map_stop_reason(stop: StopReason, has_tool_calls: bool) -> anthropic::StopReason {
+    match (stop, has_tool_calls) {
+        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, true) => anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse,
+        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, false) | (StopReason::Cancelled, _) => {
+            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+        }
+        (StopReason::MaxNewTokens, _) => anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens,
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 18bcfb4..48c32a4 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -1,27 +1,26 @@
 mod anthropic;
 mod openai;
+mod pi;
 mod plain;
 mod state;
 
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use anyhow::Context;
-use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use anyhow::{Context, anyhow, bail};
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use axum::routing::post;
 use axum::{Json, Router};
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use futures::Stream;
 use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::convert::Infallible;
-use std::future::Future;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
-use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-use tokio_stream::wrappers::UnboundedReceiverStream;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
 use self::state::{GatewayState, HttpError};
@@ -46,10 +45,12 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     pub dtype: Dtype,
     pub secret_key: SecretKey,
+    pub pi: bool,
+    pub pi_bin: String,
+    pub pi_api: String,
+    pub pi_args: Vec<String>,
 }
 
-type SseSender = mpsc::UnboundedSender<Result<Event, Infallible>>;
-
 pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     let state = Arc::new(GatewayState::from_options(&options)?);
 
@@ -63,6 +64,9 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
+    let bound_addr = listener
+        .local_addr()
+        .context("listener has no local address")?;
 
     if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
         let registry = Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
@@ -93,12 +97,69 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         info!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
     }
 
-    axum::serve(listener, app)
-        .with_graceful_shutdown(async {
-            let _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c().await;
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("gateway server failed")?;
+    let pi_handle = if options.pi {
+        let model = options.force_model.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
+            anyhow!("--pi requires --force-model so pi can advertise a concrete model id")
+        })?;
+        let host = if options.host == "0.0.0.0" || options.host == "::" {
+            "127.0.0.1"
+        } else {
+            options.host.as_str()
+        };
+        // openai SDKs append /chat/completions to baseUrl, so we need /v1 in
+        // the URL. anthropic SDKs append /v1/messages themselves, so baseUrl
+        // stays at the host root.
+        let path = match options.pi_api.as_str() {
+            "openai-completions" => "/v1",
+            "anthropic-messages" => "",
+            other => bail!("unsupported --pi-api: {other}"),
+        };
+        let base_url = format!("http://{host}:{}{path}", bound_addr.port());
+        info!("spawning pi with provider baseUrl {base_url} (api={})", options.pi_api);
+        Some(pi::spawn(
+            &base_url,
+            model,
+            &options.pi_api,
+            &options.pi_bin,
+            &options.pi_args,
+        )?)
+    } else {
+        None
+    };
+
+    let shutdown = Arc::new(tokio::sync::Notify::new());
+    let server_shutdown = shutdown.clone();
+    let server = std::future::IntoFuture::into_future(
+        axum::serve(listener, app).with_graceful_shutdown(async move {
+            tokio::select! {
+                _ = tokio::signal::ctrl_c() => {}
+                _ = server_shutdown.notified() => {}
+            }
+        }),
+    );
+
+    match pi_handle {
+        Some(mut handle) => {
+            tokio::pin!(server);
+            tokio::select! {
+                res = &mut server => {
+                    // Gateway stopped (ctrl-c or error); pi dies via kill_on_drop.
+                    res.context("gateway server failed")?;
+                }
+                status = handle.child.wait() => {
+                    let status = status.context("waiting on pi failed")?;
+                    shutdown.notify_one();
+                    server.await.context("gateway server failed")?;
+                    if !status.success() {
+                        bail!("pi exited with status {status}");
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        None => {
+            server.await.context("gateway server failed")?;
+        }
+    }
 
     Ok(())
 }
@@ -121,14 +182,15 @@ fn json_error(status: StatusCode, message: impl Into<String>) -> Response {
         .into_response()
 }
 
-fn sse_response<F, Fut>(task: F) -> Response
+/// Wrap an event stream as an SSE response. The stream IS the producer —
+/// no spawn, no channel. When axum drops the response body the stream is
+/// dropped, propagating drop-cancellation through every layer (decoder,
+/// inference, broadcast subscriber, executor's per-running cancel token).
+fn sse_response<S>(stream: S) -> Response
 where
-    F: FnOnce(SseSender) -> Fut + Send + 'static,
-    Fut: Future<Output = ()> + Send + 'static,
+    S: Stream<Item = Result<Event, Infallible>> + Send + 'static,
 {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    tokio::spawn(task(tx));
-    Sse::new(UnboundedReceiverStream::new(rx))
+    Sse::new(stream)
         .keep_alive(KeepAlive::default())
         .into_response()
 }
@@ -154,3 +216,12 @@ fn now_unix() -> i64 {
         .map(|duration| duration.as_secs() as i64)
         .unwrap_or(0)
 }
+
+/// How many seconds remain until `deadline`, clamped to at least one
+/// second so timeout error messages don't report `0s`.
+fn timeout_secs_until(deadline: tokio::time::Instant) -> u64 {
+    deadline
+        .saturating_duration_since(tokio::time::Instant::now())
+        .as_secs()
+        .max(1)
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 5053591..126392a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,15 @@
-use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
-use anyhow::anyhow;
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
+use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
 use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
+use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::{Value, json};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -15,7 +18,7 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
         Ok(req) => req,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let stream_response_flag = req.stream == Some(true);
     let include_usage = req
         .stream_options
         .as_ref()
@@ -26,196 +29,241 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
-    if stream {
+    if stream_response_flag {
         return stream_response(prepared, include_usage);
     }
-
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
-    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
-        let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
-        let created = now_unix();
-        let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+    let created = now_unix();
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-        let mk_chunk = |delta: openai::ChatDelta, finish: Option<openai::FinishReason>| {
-            openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id.clone())
-                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(model.clone())
-                .choices(vec![
-                    openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
-                        .index(0)
-                        .delta(delta)
-                        .finish_reason(finish)
-                        .build(),
-                ])
-                .build()
-        };
-        let text_delta = |content: String| openai::ChatDelta {
-            content: Some(content),
-            ..Default::default()
-        };
+    sse_response(stream! {
+        // Initial role frame.
+        yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
+            &id,
+            created,
+            &model,
+            openai::ChatDelta {
+                role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                ..Default::default()
+            },
+            None,
+        )));
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
-                openai::ChatDelta {
-                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                },
-                None,
-            ))))
-            .is_err()
-        {
-            return;
-        }
+        let inner = prepared.stream();
+        tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        // When tools are requested, buffer the whole generation so we can parse
-        // tool-call blocks and emit them in one frame. Otherwise stream deltas.
-        let (generated, accumulated) = if prepared.has_tools {
-            let mut buf = String::new();
-            let result = prepared
-                .stream_text(|delta| {
-                    buf.push_str(delta);
-                    Ok(())
-                })
-                .await;
-            (result, buf)
-        } else {
-            let result = prepared
-                .stream_text(|delta| {
-                    tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(text_delta(delta.to_string()), None))))
-                        .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                    Ok(())
-                })
-                .await;
-            (result, String::new())
-        };
+        // For tools we buffer the whole generation (so we can parse tool-call
+        // blocks and emit them in one frame). For plain text we forward every
+        // delta as it arrives.
+        let mut tool_buffer = String::new();
+        let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
+        let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
+        let mut timed_out = false;
 
-        let generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
-                }))));
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                return;
-            }
-        };
-
-        let finish_reason = if prepared.has_tools {
-            let step = prepared.parse_tool_calls(&accumulated).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
-                warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
-                None
-            });
-            match step {
-                Some(step) => {
-                    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty()
-                        && tx
-                            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
-                                text_delta(step.assistant_content.clone()),
-                                None,
-                            ))))
-                            .is_err()
-                    {
-                        return;
+        loop {
+            match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
+                    if has_tools {
+                        tool_buffer.push_str(&text);
+                    } else {
+                        yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, text_delta(text), None)));
                     }
-                    let tool_calls = step
-                        .tool_calls
-                        .iter()
-                        .enumerate()
-                        .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
-                        .collect();
-                    if tx
-                        .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
-                            openai::ChatDelta {
-                                tool_calls: Some(tool_calls),
-                                ..Default::default()
-                            },
-                            None,
-                        ))))
-                        .is_err()
-                    {
-                        return;
-                    }
-                    openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
                 }
-                None => {
-                    if tx
-                        .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(text_delta(accumulated), None))))
-                        .is_err()
-                    {
-                        return;
-                    }
-                    openai::FinishReason::Stop
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
+                    outcome = Some(o);
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Err(err))) => {
+                    transport_error = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(None) => {
+                    transport_error =
+                        Some("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string());
+                    break;
+                }
+                Err(_) => {
+                    timed_out = true;
+                    break;
                 }
             }
-        } else {
-            openai::FinishReason::Stop
-        };
+        }
 
-        if tx
-            .send(Ok(sse_data(&mk_chunk(
-                openai::ChatDelta::default(),
-                Some(finish_reason),
-            ))))
-            .is_err()
-        {
+        // Render terminal frames based on what we observed.
+        if let Some(error) = transport_error {
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
+            })));
+            yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
             return;
         }
-
-        if include_usage {
-            let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                .id(id)
-                .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                .created(created)
-                .model(model)
-                .choices(vec![])
-                .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                    prepared.prompt_tokens,
-                    generated.completion_tokens,
-                )))
-                .build();
-            if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk))).is_err() {
+        if timed_out {
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                "error": { "message": format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                )}
+            })));
+            yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
+            return;
+        }
+        let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
+        match outcome {
+            Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
+                })));
+                yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
                 return;
             }
-        }
+            Outcome::Completed {
+                stop_reason,
+                total_tokens,
+                ..
+            } => {
+                let finish = if has_tools {
+                    let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
+                        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
+                        None
+                    });
+                    match parsed {
+                        Some(step) => {
+                            if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
+                                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
+                                    &id,
+                                    created,
+                                    &model,
+                                    text_delta(step.assistant_content.clone()),
+                                    None,
+                                )));
+                            }
+                            let tool_calls = step
+                                .tool_calls
+                                .iter()
+                                .enumerate()
+                                .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
+                                .collect();
+                            yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
+                                &id,
+                                created,
+                                &model,
+                                openai::ChatDelta {
+                                    tool_calls: Some(tool_calls),
+                                    ..Default::default()
+                                },
+                                None,
+                            )));
+                            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
+                        }
+                        None => {
+                            yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, text_delta(tool_buffer), None)));
+                            map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false)
+                        }
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false)
+                };
 
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, openai::ChatDelta::default(), Some(finish))));
+
+                if include_usage {
+                    let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                        .id(id.clone())
+                        .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                        .created(created)
+                        .model(model.clone())
+                        .choices(vec![])
+                        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                            prompt_tokens,
+                            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+                        )))
+                        .build();
+                    yield Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk));
+                }
+
+                yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
+            }
+        }
     })
 }
 
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+    let created = now_unix();
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+
+    let stream = prepared.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    let mut text = String::new();
+    let outcome = loop {
+        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
+            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
+            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
+            Err(_) => {
+                break Err(format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
     };
 
-    let (message, finish_reason) = match prepared.parse_tool_calls(&text) {
-        Ok(Some(step)) => (
-            tool_call_message(&step),
-            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls,
-        ),
+    let outcome = match outcome {
+        Ok(o) => o,
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "openai chat request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
+    };
+
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason) = match outcome {
+        Outcome::Completed {
+            total_tokens,
+            stop_reason,
+            ..
+        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason),
+        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+            warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
+            return super::json_error(
+                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let (message, finish_reason) = match assets.parse_tool_calls(&text) {
+        Ok(Some(step)) => (tool_call_message(&step), openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls),
         Ok(None) => (
             openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
-            openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+            map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false),
         ),
         Err(err) => {
             warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
             (
                 openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
-                openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+                map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false),
             )
         }
     };
 
     let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("chatcmpl"))
+        .id(id)
         .object("chat.completion".to_string())
-        .created(now_unix())
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .created(created)
+        .model(model)
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
@@ -224,14 +272,53 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 .build(),
         ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         )))
         .build();
 
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
 
+fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason, has_tool_calls: bool) -> openai::FinishReason {
+    match (stop, has_tool_calls) {
+        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, true) => openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls,
+        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, false) | (StopReason::Cancelled, _) => {
+            openai::FinishReason::Stop
+        }
+        (StopReason::MaxNewTokens, _) => openai::FinishReason::Length,
+    }
+}
+
+fn text_delta(content: String) -> openai::ChatDelta {
+    openai::ChatDelta {
+        content: Some(content),
+        ..Default::default()
+    }
+}
+
+fn build_chunk(
+    id: &str,
+    created: i64,
+    model: &str,
+    delta: openai::ChatDelta,
+    finish: Option<openai::FinishReason>,
+) -> openai::ChatCompletionChunk {
+    openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+        .id(id.to_string())
+        .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+        .created(created)
+        .model(model.to_string())
+        .choices(vec![
+            openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .delta(delta)
+                .finish_reason(finish)
+                .build(),
+        ])
+        .build()
+}
+
 fn tool_call_message(step: &ToolUseStep) -> openai::ChatMessage {
     let tool_calls: Vec<Value> = step
         .tool_calls
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..505748d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+use std::process::Stdio;
+
+use anyhow::Context;
+use serde_json::json;
+use tempfile::NamedTempFile;
+use tokio::process::{Child, Command};
+
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+
+const EXTENSION_TEMPLATE: &str = r#"export default function (pi) {
+  pi.registerProvider("hellas", __PROVIDER__);
+}
+"#;
+
+/// Spawned pi child + the tmpfile holding its extension. Drop both together —
+/// the tempfile must outlive pi (it's read at startup), so we keep the handle
+/// here. `Child` is configured with `kill_on_drop(true)` so a panicked /
+/// cancelled gateway will tear pi down too.
+pub struct PiHandle {
+    pub child: Child,
+    // Held so the tmpfile is only unlinked once pi has exited and we drop self.
+    _extension: NamedTempFile,
+}
+
+pub fn spawn(
+    base_url: &str,
+    model: &str,
+    api: &str,
+    pi_bin: &str,
+    pi_args: &[String],
+) -> CliResult<PiHandle> {
+    let provider = json!({
+        "baseUrl": base_url,
+        "apiKey": "unused",
+        "api": api,
+        "models": [{
+            "id": model,
+            "name": format!("{model} (Hellas)"),
+            "reasoning": false,
+            "input": ["text"],
+            "cost": { "input": 0, "output": 0, "cacheRead": 0, "cacheWrite": 0 },
+            "contextWindow": 32768,
+            "maxTokens": 2048,
+        }],
+    });
+    let body = EXTENSION_TEMPLATE.replace(
+        "__PROVIDER__",
+        &serde_json::to_string(&provider).expect("static json shape"),
+    );
+
+    let extension = tempfile::Builder::new()
+        .prefix("hellas-pi-")
+        .suffix(".js")
+        .tempfile()
+        .context("failed to create pi extension tempfile")?;
+    std::fs::write(extension.path(), body).context("failed to write pi extension")?;
+
+    let child = Command::new(pi_bin)
+        .arg("-e")
+        .arg(extension.path())
+        .args(["--provider", "hellas", "--model", model])
+        .args(pi_args)
+        .stdin(Stdio::inherit())
+        .stdout(Stdio::inherit())
+        .stderr(Stdio::inherit())
+        .kill_on_drop(true)
+        .spawn()
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to spawn `{pi_bin}`"))?;
+
+    Ok(PiHandle {
+        child,
+        _extension: extension,
+    })
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index 5c6cada..70645e8 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,13 @@
-use super::state::{GatewayState, PreparedGeneration};
+use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
-use anyhow::anyhow;
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
+use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -14,99 +16,166 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
         Ok(req) => req,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
-    let stream = req.stream == Some(true);
+    let stream_response_flag = req.stream == Some(true);
     let prepared = match state.prepare_plain(&req).await {
         Ok(prepared) => prepared,
         Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
     };
 
-    if stream {
+    if stream_response_flag {
         return stream_response(prepared);
     }
-
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    sse_response(move |tx| async move {
-        let id = next_id("cmpl");
-        let created = now_unix();
+    let id = next_id("cmpl");
+    let created = now_unix();
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+
+    sse_response(stream! {
+        let inner = prepared.stream();
+        tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let generated = prepared
-            .stream_text(|delta| {
-                let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-                    .id(id.clone())
-                    .object("text_completion".to_string())
-                    .created(created)
-                    .model(prepared.model.clone())
-                    .choices(vec![
-                        plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                            .index(0)
-                            .text(delta.to_string())
-                            .build(),
-                    ])
-                    .build();
-                tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&chunk)))
-                    .map_err(|_| anyhow!("stream closed"))?;
-                Ok(())
-            })
-            .await;
+        let mut finish_reason: Option<openai::FinishReason> = None;
+        let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
 
-        let _generated = match generated {
-            Ok(output) => output,
-            Err(err) => {
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                    "error": {"message": format!("Inference error: {err}")}
-                }))));
-                let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
-                return;
+        loop {
+            match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
+                    let chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                        .id(id.clone())
+                        .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                        .created(created)
+                        .model(model.clone())
+                        .choices(vec![
+                            plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                                .index(0)
+                                .text(text)
+                                .build(),
+                        ])
+                        .build();
+                    yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed { stop_reason, .. })))) => {
+                    finish_reason = Some(map_finish_reason(stop_reason));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. })))) => {
+                    error_message = Some(error);
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Err(err))) => {
+                    error_message = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(None) => {
+                    error_message =
+                        Some("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string());
+                    break;
+                }
+                Err(_) => {
+                    error_message =
+                        Some(format!("inference timed out after {}s", super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)));
+                    break;
+                }
             }
-        };
+        }
 
-        let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
-            .id(id)
-            .object("text_completion".to_string())
-            .created(created)
-            .model(prepared.model.clone())
-            .choices(vec![
-                plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
-                    .index(0)
-                    .text(String::new())
-                    .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
-                    .build(),
-            ])
-            .build();
-        if tx.send(Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk))).is_err() {
-            return;
+        if let Some(err) = error_message {
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
+            })));
+        } else if let Some(reason) = finish_reason {
+            let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
+                .id(id.clone())
+                .object("text_completion".to_string())
+                .created(created)
+                .model(model.clone())
+                .choices(vec![
+                    plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
+                        .index(0)
+                        .text(String::new())
+                        .finish_reason(Some(reason))
+                        .build(),
+                ])
+                .build();
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk));
         }
 
-        let _ = tx.send(Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]")));
+        yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
     })
 }
 
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let (generated, text) = match prepared.run_to_text().await {
-        Ok(result) => result,
-        Err(err) => return err.into_response(),
+    let id = next_id("cmpl");
+    let created = now_unix();
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+
+    let stream = prepared.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    let mut text = String::new();
+    let outcome = loop {
+        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
+            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
+            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
+            Err(_) => {
+                break Err(format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason) = match outcome {
+        Ok(Outcome::Completed {
+            total_tokens,
+            stop_reason,
+            ..
+        }) => (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason)),
+        Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
+            warn!(position, %error, "completion request failed");
+            return super::json_error(
+                axum::http::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
+        }
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "completion request failed");
+            return super::json_error(axum::http::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
     };
 
     let response = plain::CompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(next_id("cmpl"))
+        .id(id)
         .object("text_completion".to_string())
-        .created(now_unix())
-        .model(prepared.model.clone())
+        .created(created)
+        .model(model)
         .choices(vec![
             plain::CompletionChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
                 .text(text)
-                .finish_reason(Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop))
+                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
                 .build(),
         ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prepared.prompt_tokens,
-            generated.completion_tokens,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            u32::try_from(completion_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         )))
         .build();
 
     Json(response).into_response()
 }
+
+fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason) -> openai::FinishReason {
+    match stop {
+        StopReason::EndOfSequence | StopReason::Cancelled => openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+        StopReason::MaxNewTokens => openai::FinishReason::Length,
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 1c77756..d64ed8c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -1,31 +1,35 @@
 use super::{GatewayOptions, json_error};
 use crate::execution::{
-    ExecutionOutput, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy,
+    ExecutionEvent, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy, Outcome,
     RemoteNodeTarget,
 };
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
+use async_stream::try_stream;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
+use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
+use futures::Stream;
+use futures::StreamExt;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::Executor;
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::error::Error as StdError;
-use std::fmt;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::{Mutex, RwLock};
-use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tokio::time::Duration;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::EndpointId;
 
-const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
+/// End-to-end deadline applied at the consumer of `PreparedGeneration::stream`.
+/// Covers preparation (quote / discovery) AND the entire decode stream.
+pub(super) const DEFAULT_INFERENCE_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(300);
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(super) struct GatewayState {
@@ -52,13 +56,17 @@ pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
     pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
     pub(super) has_tools: bool,
-    assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
-    inference_timeout: Duration,
+    pub(super) assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+    pub(super) inference_timeout: Duration,
 }
 
-pub(super) enum GenerationError {
-    Timeout(Duration),
-    Failed(anyhow::Error),
+/// One observation from a generation. The `Done` event is the authoritative
+/// terminal frame — its `Outcome::Completed.total_tokens` is what should
+/// be reported in protocol-level usage frames.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub(super) enum GenerationEvent {
+    Delta(String),
+    Done(Outcome),
 }
 
 pub(super) struct HttpError {
@@ -230,12 +238,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
         req: &openai::ChatCompletionRequest,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
-        let messages: Vec<Message> = req
-            .messages
-            .iter()
-            .cloned()
-            .map(Message::from)
-            .collect();
+        let messages: Vec<Message> = req.messages.iter().cloned().map(Message::from).collect();
         let tools = req.tools.clone();
         let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
         let enable_thinking = req
@@ -246,7 +249,9 @@ impl GatewayState {
             max_tokens,
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
             has_tools,
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), enable_thinking),
+            move |assets| {
+                assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), enable_thinking)
+            },
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -259,10 +264,12 @@ impl GatewayState {
             .into_iter()
             .map(Message::from)
             .collect::<Vec<_>>();
-        let tools = req
-            .tools
-            .as_ref()
-            .map(|tools| tools.iter().map(anthropic_tool_to_openai).collect::<Vec<_>>());
+        let tools = req.tools.as_ref().map(|tools| {
+            tools
+                .iter()
+                .map(anthropic_tool_to_openai)
+                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+        });
         let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
         self.prepare_generation(
             &req.model,
@@ -291,6 +298,53 @@ impl GatewayState {
     }
 }
 
+impl PreparedGeneration {
+    /// Drive the execution to completion as a stream of `GenerationEvent`s.
+    ///
+    /// Owning consumption: dropping the returned stream cancels everything
+    /// downstream (broadcast subscriber → executor's per-running cancel
+    /// token, or tonic stream → server-side close-monitor on remote).
+    ///
+    /// The `inference_timeout` field on `PreparedGeneration` is *not*
+    /// applied here — callers wrap the stream with `tokio::time::timeout_at`
+    /// against `Self::deadline()` so the protocol can shape the timeout
+    /// frame in its own format.
+    pub(super) fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send {
+        let Self {
+            request,
+            assets,
+            stop_token_ids,
+            ..
+        } = self;
+        try_stream! {
+            let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets, &stop_token_ids);
+            let inner = request.stream();
+            tokio::pin!(inner);
+            while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                match event? {
+                    ExecutionEvent::Chunk { tokens, .. } => {
+                        let delta = decoder.push_bytes(&tokens)?;
+                        if !delta.is_empty() {
+                            yield GenerationEvent::Delta(delta);
+                        }
+                    }
+                    ExecutionEvent::Done(outcome) => {
+                        yield GenerationEvent::Done(outcome);
+                        return;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("execution stream ended without terminal outcome"))?;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Absolute deadline for this generation's stream consumption.
+    /// Computed at call time; covers the whole lifecycle from this point on.
+    pub(super) fn deadline(&self) -> tokio::time::Instant {
+        tokio::time::Instant::now() + self.inference_timeout
+    }
+}
+
 /// Convert an Anthropic `MessageRequest` into a flat list of OpenAI chat
 /// messages so the existing OpenAI-style chat templates can consume it.
 ///
@@ -349,10 +403,7 @@ fn anthropic_request_to_openai_messages(
     out
 }
 
-fn emit_user_turn(
-    out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>,
-    blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>,
-) {
+fn emit_user_turn(out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>, blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>) {
     let mut text_parts = Vec::new();
     let mut tool_results = Vec::new();
     for block in blocks {
@@ -382,10 +433,7 @@ fn emit_user_turn(
     }
 }
 
-fn emit_assistant_turn(
-    out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>,
-    blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>,
-) {
+fn emit_assistant_turn(out: &mut Vec<openai::ChatMessage>, blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>) {
     let mut text_parts = Vec::new();
     let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
     for block in blocks {
@@ -474,87 +522,6 @@ fn format_error_causes(err: &(dyn StdError + 'static)) -> String {
     parts.join(": ")
 }
 
-impl PreparedGeneration {
-    async fn run<F>(&self, mut on_output: F) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
-    where
-        F: FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-    {
-        let output = timeout(self.inference_timeout, self.request.run(&mut on_output))
-            .await
-            .map_err(|_| GenerationError::Timeout(self.inference_timeout))??;
-        Ok(output)
-    }
-
-    pub(super) async fn run_to_text(&self) -> Result<(ExecutionOutput, String), GenerationError> {
-        let output = self.run(|_| Ok(())).await?;
-        let text = TextOutputDecoder::decode_output(self.assets.as_ref(), &output)?;
-        Ok((output, text))
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn parse_tool_calls(
-        &self,
-        text: &str,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<Option<catgrad_llm::helpers::ToolUseStep>> {
-        self.assets.parse_tool_calls(text).map_err(Into::into)
-    }
-
-    pub(super) async fn stream_text<F>(
-        &self,
-        mut on_text: F,
-    ) -> Result<ExecutionOutput, GenerationError>
-    where
-        F: FnMut(&str) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send,
-    {
-        let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(self.assets.clone(), &self.stop_token_ids);
-        self.run(|output| {
-            let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
-            if delta.is_empty() {
-                return Ok(());
-            }
-            on_text(&delta)
-        })
-        .await
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Display for GenerationError {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        match self {
-            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
-                write!(f, "inference timed out after {}s", duration.as_secs())
-            }
-            GenerationError::Failed(err) => write!(f, "{err}"),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl From<anyhow::Error> for GenerationError {
-    fn from(err: anyhow::Error) -> Self {
-        GenerationError::Failed(err)
-    }
-}
-
-impl IntoResponse for GenerationError {
-    fn into_response(self) -> Response {
-        let status = match self {
-            GenerationError::Timeout(_) => StatusCode::GATEWAY_TIMEOUT,
-            GenerationError::Failed(_) => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-        };
-        match &self {
-            GenerationError::Timeout(duration) => {
-                warn!(
-                    timeout_secs = duration.as_secs(),
-                    "gateway inference timed out"
-                );
-            }
-            GenerationError::Failed(err) => {
-                error!(error = %err, "gateway inference failed");
-            }
-        }
-        json_error(status, format!("Inference error: {self}"))
-    }
-}
-
 impl IntoResponse for HttpError {
     fn into_response(self) -> Response {
         if self.status.is_server_error() {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 8ed5e1d..25de8de 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,11 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use crate::execution::{ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy};
+use crate::execution::{
+    ExecutionEvent, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy, Outcome,
+};
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{Message, openai::ChatMessage};
+use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
@@ -36,16 +39,13 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
 /// and the canonical message prefix.
 fn is_dtype_not_supported(err: &anyhow::Error) -> bool {
     for cause in err.chain() {
-        if let Some(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. }) =
-            cause.downcast_ref::<ExecutorError>()
+        if let Some(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. }) = cause.downcast_ref::<ExecutorError>()
         {
             return true;
         }
         if let Some(status) = cause.downcast_ref::<tonic::Status>()
             && status.code() == tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
-            && status
-                .message()
-                .starts_with("program was built for dtype")
+            && status.message().starts_with("program was built for dtype")
         {
             return true;
         }
@@ -76,15 +76,6 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
     };
     let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(bootstrap_assets.clone(), &prepared.stop_token_ids);
 
-    let mut stdout_sink = |output: &[u8]| {
-        let delta = decoder.push_output(output)?;
-        if !delta.is_empty() {
-            print!("{delta}");
-            io::stdout().flush()?;
-        }
-        Ok(())
-    };
-
     let last_index = options.dtype.len() - 1;
     for (idx, &dtype) in options.dtype.iter().enumerate() {
         if idx > 0 {
@@ -143,27 +134,42 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
             options.retries,
         ));
 
-        let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
-            runtime,
-            assets,
-            prepared.clone(),
-            options.max_seq,
-            strategy,
-        )?;
+        let request =
+            ExecutionRequest::new(runtime, assets, prepared.clone(), options.max_seq, strategy)?;
+        let uses_remote = request.uses_remote_transport();
 
-        let result: anyhow::Result<()> = if request.uses_remote_transport() {
-            match request.prepare().await {
-                Ok(mut prepared) => {
-                    let run_result = prepared.run(&mut stdout_sink).await;
-                    crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
-                    drop(prepared);
-                    run_result.map(|_| ())
+        let result: anyhow::Result<()> = async {
+            let stream = request.stream();
+            tokio::pin!(stream);
+            let mut completed = false;
+            while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
+                match event? {
+                    ExecutionEvent::Chunk { tokens, .. } => {
+                        let delta = decoder.push_bytes(&tokens)?;
+                        if !delta.is_empty() {
+                            print!("{delta}");
+                            io::stdout().flush()?;
+                        }
+                    }
+                    ExecutionEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed { .. }) => {
+                        completed = true;
+                        break;
+                    }
+                    ExecutionEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. }) => {
+                        anyhow::bail!("execution failed: {error}");
+                    }
                 }
-                Err(err) => Err(err),
             }
-        } else {
-            request.run(&mut stdout_sink).await.map(|_| ())
-        };
+            if !completed {
+                anyhow::bail!("execution stream ended without terminal outcome");
+            }
+            Ok(())
+        }
+        .await;
+
+        if uses_remote {
+            crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
+        }
 
         match result {
             Ok(()) => return Ok(()),
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 25117f9..a2df96c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 use super::peer_tracker::{MAX_SERVICE_ALPN_LEN, PeerTracker, RequestKind};
 use anyhow::Context;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
-use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use hellas_executor::{ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics};
-use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -226,7 +226,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         supported_dtypes,
         metrics,
     )
-        .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
+    .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
 
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor.clone())
         .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 3a5ea29..34e6bea 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -1,27 +1,58 @@
-use anyhow::Context;
+//! Stream-shaped CLI execution layer.
+//!
+//! The fundamental shape: every layer returns
+//! `impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>>`. Drop-cancellation
+//! propagates naturally — when a consumer drops the stream, the generator
+//! is dropped, which drops every in-flight future, which drops every
+//! resource, which (for local executions) drops the per-execution
+//! `mpsc::Receiver` the worker pushes chunks into. The worker observes
+//! the closed channel on its next chunk send and converts it into a
+//! cancel that the runner sees between decode steps.
+//!
+//! ```text
+//! ExecutionRequest::stream  →  PreparedExecution::stream
+//!                                ├─ primary: PreparedRoute::stream
+//!                                │   ├─ Local:           execute_stream(executor)
+//!                                │   ├─ RemoteDirect:    execute_stream(remote)
+//!                                │   └─ RemoteDiscovery: retry loop wrapping execute_stream
+//!                                └─ shadow (verify):    same shape, run after primary
+//! ```
+//!
+//! Stream items separate two failure modes:
+//!   - `Err(_)` — transport error: we don't know the executor's verdict.
+//!   - `Ok(Done(Outcome::Failed))` — executor's explicit failure verdict.
+//!
+//! Discovery retry policy:
+//!   - Transport error before any chunk → try the next peer.
+//!   - Transport error after a chunk → propagate (committed work can't be retried).
+//!   - `Done(Failed)` (executor verdict) → propagate, never retry.
+
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-use anyhow::anyhow;
+use anyhow::Error as AnyhowError;
+use anyhow::{Context, anyhow, bail};
+use async_stream::try_stream;
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use futures::stream::FuturesUnordered;
-use std::collections::HashSet;
+use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, ExecutionStatus, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
+    self as pb, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
 };
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
-use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
+use tokio::time::Duration;
 use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
@@ -43,8 +74,6 @@ const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
 /// peer), but low enough to avoid thundering-herd on the network.
 const MAX_CONCURRENT_QUOTES: usize = 8;
 
-type OutputSink<'a> = dyn FnMut(&[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<()> + Send + 'a;
-
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // Public configuration types
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -54,7 +83,9 @@ pub enum ExecutionRoute {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local,
     RemoteDirect(RemoteNodeTarget),
-    RemoteDiscovery { retries: usize },
+    RemoteDiscovery {
+        retries: usize,
+    },
 }
 
 impl ExecutionRoute {
@@ -104,9 +135,54 @@ pub struct ExecutionRuntime {
     secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 }
 
-pub struct ExecutionOutput {
-    pub output: Vec<u8>,
-    pub completion_tokens: u32,
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// Stream item types
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+/// One observation from a streaming execution. Stream protocol: zero or
+/// more `Chunk` events, terminated by exactly one `Done`.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum ExecutionEvent {
+    Chunk {
+        /// Cumulative tokens emitted *after* this chunk.
+        position: u64,
+        /// Little-endian u32 token IDs.
+        tokens: Vec<u8>,
+    },
+    Done(Outcome),
+}
+
+/// Terminal verdict of an execution.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum Outcome {
+    Completed {
+        total_tokens: u64,
+        stop_reason: StopReason,
+        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    },
+    Failed {
+        /// Tokens emitted before the failure (for honest usage reporting).
+        position: u64,
+        error: String,
+    },
+}
+
+impl Outcome {
+    /// Cumulative token count at the moment the run terminated.
+    /// Authoritative for usage frames on both Completed and Failed.
+    pub fn position(&self) -> u64 {
+        match self {
+            Self::Completed { total_tokens, .. } => *total_tokens,
+            Self::Failed { position, .. } => *position,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum StopReason {
+    EndOfSequence,
+    MaxNewTokens,
+    Cancelled,
 }
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -143,7 +219,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
     }
 
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-    fn require_local_executor(&self) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutorHandle> {
+    fn require_local_executor(&self) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, AnyhowError> {
         self.local_executor
             .clone()
             .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("local execution requested but no local executor is configured"))
@@ -151,7 +227,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
 }
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// ExecutionRequest — thin construction + run wrapper
+// ExecutionRequest — public entry point
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 pub struct ExecutionRequest {
@@ -175,32 +251,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         })
     }
 
-    pub async fn run(&self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let mut prepared = self.prepare().await?;
-        prepared.run(sink).await
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn prepare(&self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
-        match &self.strategy {
-            ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => {
-                let primary = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, route).await?;
-                Ok(PreparedExecution {
-                    primary,
-                    shadow: None,
-                })
-            }
-            ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => {
-                let primary =
-                    PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, primary).await?;
-                let shadow = PreparedRoute::prepare(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, shadow).await?;
-                Ok(PreparedExecution {
-                    primary,
-                    shadow: Some(shadow),
-                })
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
+    /// True if any leg of this strategy talks to a remote executor.
     pub fn uses_remote_transport(&self) -> bool {
         #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         let is_remote = |r: &ExecutionRoute| !matches!(r, ExecutionRoute::Local);
@@ -213,34 +264,154 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
             }
         }
     }
+
+    /// Drive this request to completion as a stream of events.
+    ///
+    /// Owning consumption: dropping the returned stream cancels everything
+    /// downstream (broadcast subscribers, tonic streams, the executor's
+    /// per-running cancel token).
+    pub fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+        try_stream! {
+            let prepared = prepare_execution(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, &self.strategy).await?;
+            let inner = prepared.stream();
+            tokio::pin!(inner);
+            while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                yield event?;
+            }
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// PreparedExecution — owns prepared routes, orchestrates verify
+// PreparedExecution — primary + optional shadow for Verify
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-pub(crate) struct PreparedExecution {
+struct PreparedExecution {
     primary: PreparedRoute,
     shadow: Option<PreparedRoute>,
 }
 
+async fn prepare_execution(
+    runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
+    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    strategy: &ExecutionStrategy,
+) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+    match strategy {
+        ExecutionStrategy::Run(route) => Ok(PreparedExecution {
+            primary: PreparedRoute::prepare(runtime, quote_req, route).await?,
+            shadow: None,
+        }),
+        ExecutionStrategy::Verify { primary, shadow } => Ok(PreparedExecution {
+            primary: PreparedRoute::prepare(runtime, quote_req, primary).await?,
+            shadow: Some(PreparedRoute::prepare(runtime, quote_req, shadow).await?),
+        }),
+    }
+}
+
 impl PreparedExecution {
-    pub(crate) async fn run(
-        &mut self,
-        sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-    ) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let primary_output = self.primary.run(sink).await?;
-        if let Some(shadow) = &mut self.shadow {
-            let shadow_output = shadow.run(&mut |_: &[u8]| Ok(())).await?;
-            verify_matching_output(&primary_output, &shadow_output)?;
+    /// Stream primary's events live. If a shadow is configured, run it
+    /// after primary completes and only emit primary's `Done` once the two
+    /// receipts agree. Mismatch is reported as a `Done(Failed)` so the
+    /// terminal frame is honest about the disagreement.
+    fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+        let Self { primary, shadow } = self;
+        try_stream! {
+            // Yield primary's chunks live; hold its Done back until shadow
+            // (if any) agrees.
+            let mut primary_done: Option<Outcome> = None;
+            {
+                let primary = primary.stream();
+                tokio::pin!(primary);
+                while let Some(event) = primary.next().await {
+                    match event? {
+                        ExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, tokens } => {
+                            yield ExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, tokens };
+                        }
+                        ExecutionEvent::Done(outcome) => {
+                            primary_done = Some(outcome);
+                            break;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            let primary_outcome = primary_done
+                .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("primary stream ended without terminal outcome"))?;
+
+            let final_outcome = match shadow {
+                None => primary_outcome,
+                Some(shadow_route) => verify_shadow(primary_outcome, shadow_route).await?,
+            };
+            yield ExecutionEvent::Done(final_outcome);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Run the shadow stream to completion (discarding its chunks), extract
+/// its terminal outcome, and return the reconciled outcome.
+///
+/// Cases:
+///   - Primary Failed → return primary unchanged. Shadow doesn't run; no
+///     point burning verification compute on a failure.
+///   - Primary Completed + shadow Completed + matching receipt CIDs →
+///     primary unchanged.
+///   - Primary Completed + shadow Completed + mismatched receipts →
+///     synthetic Failed describing the divergence.
+///   - Primary Completed + shadow Failed → synthetic Failed: the run is
+///     unverified, even though the bytes the user saw were real. The
+///     terminal frame is honest about that.
+///
+/// Transport errors from the shadow stream propagate via `?` and surface
+/// as stream-level errors (not Outcome::Failed) — they're also unverified
+/// situations but distinguished for diagnostics.
+async fn verify_shadow(primary: Outcome, shadow: PreparedRoute) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
+    let primary_cid = match &primary {
+        Outcome::Completed { receipt_cid, .. } => *receipt_cid,
+        Outcome::Failed { .. } => return Ok(primary),
+    };
+
+    let shadow_outcome = drain_to_outcome(shadow.stream()).await?;
+    match shadow_outcome {
+        Outcome::Completed {
+            receipt_cid: shadow_cid,
+            ..
+        } => {
+            if primary_cid == shadow_cid {
+                Ok(primary)
+            } else {
+                Ok(Outcome::Failed {
+                    position: primary.position(),
+                    error: format!(
+                        "verify mismatch: primary receipt {primary_cid} ≠ shadow receipt {shadow_cid}"
+                    ),
+                })
+            }
+        }
+        Outcome::Failed {
+            error: shadow_error,
+            ..
+        } => Ok(Outcome::Failed {
+            position: primary.position(),
+            error: format!("shadow verification failed: {shadow_error}"),
+        }),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Consume a stream to its terminal `Done`, discarding chunks. Errors if
+/// the stream ends without a terminal event.
+async fn drain_to_outcome(
+    stream: impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
+        if let ExecutionEvent::Done(outcome) = event? {
+            return Ok(outcome);
         }
-        Ok(primary_output)
     }
+    Err(anyhow!("shadow stream ended without terminal outcome"))
 }
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// PreparedRoute — carries real state: quoted drivers, endpoint lifetimes,
-// discovery retry tracking
+// PreparedRoute — Local | RemoteDirect | RemoteDiscovery
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 enum PreparedRoute {
@@ -253,34 +424,10 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
     RemoteDiscovery {
         quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
         retries: usize,
-        active: Option<RemoteExecution>,
         secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
-        /// Peers that already failed in this request; re-discovery must skip them
-        /// so we actually try a different provider on retry instead of picking the
-        /// same mDNS-announced peer.
-        tried: HashSet<EndpointId>,
     },
 }
 
-struct RemoteExecution {
-    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
-    peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote_id: String,
-    driver: TracedDriver,
-}
-
-struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
-    peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
-    driver: TracedDriver,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug)]
-enum QuoteCandidateError {
-    Declined(tonic::Status),
-    Connect(anyhow::Error),
-}
-
 impl PreparedRoute {
     #[instrument(skip_all, fields(?route))]
     async fn prepare(
@@ -315,81 +462,110 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => Ok(Self::RemoteDiscovery {
                 quote_req: quote_req.clone(),
                 retries: *retries,
-                active: None,
                 secret_key: runtime.secret_key.clone(),
-                tried: HashSet::new(),
             }),
         }
     }
 
-    #[instrument(skip_all)]
-    async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
+    fn stream(self) -> BoxStream<'static, anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> {
         match self {
             #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
-                execute_with_driver(executor, quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+                execute_stream(executor, quote_id).boxed()
             }
-            PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.run(sink).await,
+            PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.stream().boxed(),
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
                 quote_req,
                 retries,
-                active,
                 secret_key,
-                tried,
-            } => {
-                let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
-                info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
-
-                for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
-                    if active.is_none() {
-                        *active = Some(
-                            prepare_discovered_remote(quote_req, secret_key.as_ref(), tried)
-                                .await?,
-                        );
-                    }
+            } => discovery_stream(quote_req, retries, secret_key).boxed(),
+        }
+    }
+}
 
-                    let remote = active.as_mut().expect("active remote execution");
-                    let peer_id = remote.peer_id;
-                    let mut committed = false;
-                    let mut tracked_sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-                        if !output.is_empty() {
+/// Discovery+retry across providers.
+///
+/// Per-attempt rules (matched off the inner Result so the failure-mode
+/// distinction is visible):
+///   - `Ok(Chunk)` → forward; mark `committed`.
+///   - `Ok(Done)` → forward and finish (executor verdict, no retry).
+///   - `Err(_)` before any `committed` chunk → exclude this peer, retry.
+///   - `Err(_)` after `committed` chunks → propagate (can't retry committed work).
+///
+/// `prepare_discovered_remote` failure aborts immediately — that's a
+/// "couldn't find anyone" condition that retrying won't help with.
+fn discovery_stream(
+    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    retries: usize,
+    secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
+) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+    try_stream! {
+        let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
+        let mut tried: HashSet<EndpointId> = HashSet::new();
+        let mut last_peer_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+        info!("No node ID provided, discovering executor");
+
+        for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+            let remote = prepare_discovered_remote(&quote_req, secret_key.as_ref(), &tried).await?;
+            let peer_id = remote.peer_id;
+            let mut committed = false;
+            let mut transport_err: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+            let mut got_terminal = false;
+            {
+                let inner = remote.stream();
+                tokio::pin!(inner);
+                while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                    match event {
+                        Ok(ExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, tokens }) => {
                             committed = true;
+                            yield ExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, tokens };
                         }
-                        sink(output)
-                    };
-
-                    let result = remote.run(&mut tracked_sink).await;
-
-                    match result {
-                        Ok(output) => return Ok(output),
-                        Err(err) => {
-                            if committed {
-                                return Err(err.context(format!(
-                                    "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
-                                )));
-                            }
-                            tried.insert(peer_id);
-                            *active = None;
-                            if attempt == max_attempts {
-                                return Err(
-                                    err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded"))
-                                );
-                            }
-                            warn!(
-                                attempt,
-                                %peer_id,
-                                "execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}"
-                            );
+                        Ok(ExecutionEvent::Done(outcome)) => {
+                            got_terminal = true;
+                            yield ExecutionEvent::Done(outcome);
+                        }
+                        Err(e) => {
+                            transport_err = Some(e);
+                            break;
                         }
                     }
                 }
-
-                anyhow::bail!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded");
             }
+            if got_terminal { return; }
+
+            // No terminal — must be a transport error. The "stream ended
+            // without terminal" case manifests as None from the inner
+            // generator without an Err item; treat it the same way.
+            let err = transport_err
+                .unwrap_or_else(|| anyhow!("stream from {peer_id} ended without terminal outcome"));
+            if committed {
+                Err(err.context(format!(
+                    "execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
+                )))?;
+                unreachable!("Err(_)? always returns");
+            }
+            warn!(attempt, %peer_id, "execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}");
+            tried.insert(peer_id);
+            last_peer_error = Some(err);
         }
+
+        let err = last_peer_error
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| anyhow!("no provider could serve the request"));
+        Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")))?;
     }
 }
 
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// RemoteExecution — owns one quoted remote driver + its endpoint
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+struct RemoteExecution {
+    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote_id: String,
+    driver: TracedDriver,
+}
+
 impl RemoteExecution {
     fn from_quoted(endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>, quoted: QuotedRemoteDriver) -> Self {
         Self {
@@ -400,17 +576,139 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
         }
     }
 
-    #[instrument(skip_all, fields(peer_id = %self.peer_id, quote_id = %self.quote_id))]
-    async fn run(&mut self, sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput> {
-        let _endpoint = &self.endpoint;
-        execute_with_driver(&mut self.driver, self.quote_id.clone(), sink).await
+    fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+        let Self {
+            endpoint,
+            peer_id: _,
+            quote_id,
+            driver,
+        } = self;
+        try_stream! {
+            // Hold the endpoint until the stream is dropped. Dropping the
+            // endpoint while the underlying QUIC connection is in-flight
+            // would tear down transport mid-execution.
+            let _endpoint = endpoint;
+            let inner = execute_stream(driver, quote_id);
+            tokio::pin!(inner);
+            while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                yield event?;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+// execute_stream — the bottom layer that maps wire events → ExecutionEvent
+// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+fn execute_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
+    mut driver: D,
+    quote_id: String,
+) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+    try_stream! {
+        let mut wire = driver
+            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
+                quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
+                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+            })
+            .await
+            .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
+
+        let mut got_terminal = false;
+        while let Some(item) = wire.next().await {
+            let event = convert_wire_event(item.context("execution stream failed")?)?;
+            let is_done = matches!(event, ExecutionEvent::Done(_));
+            yield event;
+            if is_done {
+                got_terminal = true;
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if !got_terminal {
+            Err(anyhow!("execution stream ended without terminal outcome"))?;
+        }
+        // Hold the driver until end of stream so the underlying transport
+        // (tonic streaming response) stays attached.
+        drop(driver);
+    }
+}
+
+/// Translate one wire `ExecuteStreamEvent` into one `ExecutionEvent`.
+fn convert_wire_event(event: ExecuteStreamEvent) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent> {
+    let Some(event) = event.event else {
+        bail!("wire event with no body");
+    };
+    match event {
+        execute_stream_event::Event::Chunk(chunk) => Ok(ExecutionEvent::Chunk {
+            position: chunk.position,
+            tokens: chunk.tokens,
+        }),
+        execute_stream_event::Event::Outcome(outcome) => {
+            Ok(ExecutionEvent::Done(parse_outcome(Some(outcome))?))
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn parse_outcome(outcome: Option<pb::Outcome>) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
+    let outcome = outcome.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("outcome message with no body"))?;
+    let kind = outcome
+        .kind
+        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("outcome with no kind"))?;
+    match kind {
+        pb::outcome::Kind::Completed(c) => {
+            let receipt_cid = receipt_cid_from_bytes(&c.receipt_cid)?;
+            let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(c.stop_reason)?;
+            Ok(Outcome::Completed {
+                total_tokens: c.total_tokens,
+                stop_reason,
+                receipt_cid,
+            })
+        }
+        pb::outcome::Kind::Failed(f) => Ok(Outcome::Failed {
+            position: f.position,
+            error: f.error,
+        }),
+    }
+}
+
+fn receipt_cid_from_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
+    let arr: [u8; 32] = bytes.try_into().map_err(|_| {
+        anyhow!(
+            "receipt_cid wire length {} bytes (expected 32)",
+            bytes.len()
+        )
+    })?;
+    Ok(Cid::from_bytes(arr))
+}
+
+fn stop_reason_from_pb(value: i32) -> anyhow::Result<StopReason> {
+    let pb_value = pb::StopReason::try_from(value)
+        .with_context(|| format!("unknown stop_reason value {value}"))?;
+    match pb_value {
+        pb::StopReason::Unspecified => bail!("wire stop_reason is unspecified"),
+        pb::StopReason::EndOfSequence => Ok(StopReason::EndOfSequence),
+        pb::StopReason::MaxNewTokens => Ok(StopReason::MaxNewTokens),
+        pb::StopReason::Cancelled => Ok(StopReason::Cancelled),
     }
 }
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Free functions — quoting, transport setup, execution, verification
+// Quote / discovery / endpoint helpers (largely unchanged)
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
+    driver: TracedDriver,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug)]
+enum QuoteCandidateError {
+    Declined(tonic::Status),
+    Connect(anyhow::Error),
+}
+
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
 async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
@@ -554,7 +852,7 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     let pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
 
     let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
-    timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
+    tokio::time::timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
         let mut last_decline: Option<tonic::Status> = None;
         let mut last_connect_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
         let mut peers_done = false;
@@ -632,142 +930,6 @@ async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
     Ok(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, quote))
 }
 
-#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%quote_id))]
-async fn execute_with_driver<D>(
-    driver: &mut D,
-    quote_id: String,
-    sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionOutput>
-where
-    D: ExecuteDriver,
-{
-    let mut stream = driver
-        .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
-            quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
-            stream_batch_size: Some(1),
-        })
-        .await
-        .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
-    let mut output = Vec::new();
-    let mut completion_tokens = 0u32;
-
-    while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
-        let event = event.context("execution stream failed")?;
-        if let Some(update) =
-            consume_stream_event(event, &mut output, &mut completion_tokens, sink)?
-        {
-            if update.status == ExecutionStatus::Failed {
-                match update.error {
-                    Some(err) => anyhow::bail!("execution failed: {err}"),
-                    None => anyhow::bail!("execution failed (no error reported)"),
-                }
-            }
-            if update.status == ExecutionStatus::Completed {
-                break;
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    Ok(ExecutionOutput {
-        output,
-        completion_tokens,
-    })
-}
-
-fn verify_matching_output(
-    primary: &ExecutionOutput,
-    shadow: &ExecutionOutput,
-) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-    if primary.output == shadow.output {
-        return Ok(());
-    }
-
-    if let (Ok(primary_tokens), Ok(shadow_tokens)) = (
-        decode_token_ids(&primary.output),
-        decode_token_ids(&shadow.output),
-    ) {
-        let mismatch_index = primary_tokens
-            .iter()
-            .zip(&shadow_tokens)
-            .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| primary_tokens.len().min(shadow_tokens.len()));
-        let primary_token = primary_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-        let shadow_token = shadow_tokens.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-        anyhow::bail!(
-            "primary/shadow outputs diverged at token {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_tokens={} shadow_tokens={}",
-            mismatch_index,
-            primary_token,
-            shadow_token,
-            primary_tokens.len(),
-            shadow_tokens.len(),
-        );
-    }
-
-    let mismatch_index = primary
-        .output
-        .iter()
-        .zip(&shadow.output)
-        .position(|(primary, shadow)| primary != shadow)
-        .unwrap_or_else(|| primary.output.len().min(shadow.output.len()));
-    let primary_byte = primary.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-    let shadow_byte = shadow.output.get(mismatch_index).copied();
-
-    anyhow::bail!(
-        "primary/shadow outputs diverged at byte {} (primary={:?}, shadow={:?}); primary_bytes={} shadow_bytes={}",
-        mismatch_index,
-        primary_byte,
-        shadow_byte,
-        primary.output.len(),
-        shadow.output.len(),
-    );
-}
-
-struct StreamUpdate {
-    status: ExecutionStatus,
-    error: Option<String>,
-}
-
-fn consume_stream_event(
-    event: ExecuteStreamEvent,
-    output: &mut Vec<u8>,
-    completion_tokens: &mut u32,
-    sink: &mut OutputSink<'_>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<Option<StreamUpdate>> {
-    let (status, progress, error) = match event.event {
-        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => {
-            if let Some(output_chunk) = snapshot.output.get(output.len()..)
-                && !output_chunk.is_empty()
-            {
-                output.extend_from_slice(output_chunk);
-                sink(output_chunk)?;
-            }
-            (
-                ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
-                snapshot.progress,
-                snapshot.error,
-            )
-        }
-        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => {
-            if !progress.output_chunk.is_empty() {
-                output.extend_from_slice(&progress.output_chunk);
-                sink(&progress.output_chunk)?;
-            }
-            (
-                ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status).unwrap_or(ExecutionStatus::Unspecified),
-                progress.progress,
-                progress.error,
-            )
-        }
-        None => return Ok(None),
-    };
-
-    *completion_tokens = u32::try_from(progress).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-    Ok(Some(StreamUpdate {
-        status,
-        error: (!error.is_empty()).then_some(error),
-    }))
-}
-
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
     let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
@@ -777,165 +939,3 @@ fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
         format!("{}@{revision}", quote_req.huggingface_model_id)
     }
 }
-
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Tests
-// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-
-    #[test]
-    fn verify_matching_output_accepts_identical() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
-            completion_tokens: 3,
-        };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
-            completion_tokens: 3,
-        };
-        verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap();
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn verify_matching_output_rejects_divergent() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
-            completion_tokens: 3,
-        };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2, 4],
-            completion_tokens: 3,
-        };
-        let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged at byte 2"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn verify_matching_output_rejects_different_lengths() {
-        let a = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2],
-            completion_tokens: 2,
-        };
-        let b = ExecutionOutput {
-            output: vec![1, 2, 3],
-            completion_tokens: 3,
-        };
-        let err = verify_matching_output(&a, &b).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(format!("{err}").contains("diverged"));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn prepared_execution_without_shadow_skips_verify() {
-        // PreparedExecution { shadow: None } should just run primary.
-        // We can't easily test the async run() without a driver, but we can
-        // verify the struct shape is correct.
-        let exec = PreparedExecution {
-            primary: PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
-                quote_req: GetQuoteRequest::default(),
-                retries: 0,
-                active: None,
-                secret_key: None,
-                tried: HashSet::new(),
-            },
-            shadow: None,
-        };
-        assert!(exec.shadow.is_none());
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(all(test, feature = "hellas-executor"))]
-mod timing_tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use hellas_rpc::error::ExecutorError;
-    use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
-    use std::env;
-    use std::sync::Arc;
-    use std::time::Instant;
-    use tokio::time::{Duration, sleep};
-
-    fn required_env(name: &str) -> String {
-        env::var(name).unwrap_or_else(|_| panic!("set {name} to run this timing test"))
-    }
-
-    fn optional_env_u32(name: &str, default: u32) -> u32 {
-        env::var(name)
-            .ok()
-            .and_then(|value| value.parse::<u32>().ok())
-            .unwrap_or(default)
-    }
-
-    #[test_log::test(tokio::test)]
-    #[ignore = "manual local timing harness"]
-    async fn local_two_job_timing() {
-        let model = required_env("HELLAS_TIMING_MODEL");
-        let prompt = env::var("HELLAS_TIMING_PROMPT")
-            .unwrap_or_else(|_| "tell me a story about a boy named billy".to_string());
-        let max_seq = optional_env_u32("HELLAS_TIMING_MAX_SEQ", 128);
-
-        let assets = Arc::new(
-            ModelAssets::load(&model, Dtype::F32)
-                .expect("failed to load model assets"),
-        );
-        let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
-            hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-            vec![Dtype::F32],
-        )
-        .expect("failed to start local executor");
-        let prepared = assets
-            .prepare_plain(&prompt)
-            .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
-        let quote_req = assets
-            .build_quote_request(&prepared, max_seq)
-            .expect("failed to build quote request");
-        let executor = runtime
-            .require_local_executor()
-            .expect("missing local executor");
-
-        for attempt in 1..=120 {
-            match executor.quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
-                Ok(_) => {
-                    eprintln!("weights ready after {attempt} quote attempt(s)");
-                    break;
-                }
-                Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)) if attempt < 120 => {
-                    sleep(Duration::from_millis(250)).await;
-                }
-                Err(err) => panic!("failed to ready local weights: {err}"),
-            }
-        }
-
-        for run_idx in 1..=2 {
-            let prepared = assets
-                .prepare_plain(&prompt)
-                .expect("failed to prepare prompt");
-            let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
-                runtime.clone(),
-                assets.clone(),
-                prepared,
-                max_seq,
-                ExecutionStrategy::Run(ExecutionRoute::Local),
-            )
-            .expect("failed to build execution request");
-
-            let start = Instant::now();
-            let mut first_output_ms = None;
-            let mut sink = |output: &[u8]| -> anyhow::Result<()> {
-                if first_output_ms.is_none() && !output.is_empty() {
-                    first_output_ms = Some(start.elapsed().as_millis());
-                }
-                Ok(())
-            };
-
-            let result = request.run(&mut sink).await.expect("execution failed");
-            eprintln!(
-                "run={run_idx} first_output_ms={} total_ms={} completion_tokens={}",
-                first_output_ms.unwrap_or(0),
-                start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                result.completion_tokens,
-            );
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index e2475cd..a7f9ad6 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@ fn default_llm_dtypes(is_local_mode: bool) -> Vec<Dtype> {
     }
 }
 
-
 #[derive(Parser)]
 #[command(name = "hellas")]
 #[command(version)]
@@ -189,6 +188,26 @@ enum Commands {
         /// and the dtype the client builds the quote program at: f32, f16, or bf16
         #[arg(long = "dtype", default_value = DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR, value_parser = parse_model_dtype)]
         dtype: Dtype,
+        /// Spawn `pi-coding-agent` once the gateway is listening. Args after
+        /// `--` are forwarded to pi; the gateway exits when pi exits.
+        /// Requires `--force-model` so pi can advertise a concrete model id.
+        #[arg(long = "pi", default_value_t = false, requires = "force_model")]
+        pi: bool,
+        /// Path to the `pi` binary (default: looked up on PATH)
+        #[arg(long = "pi-bin", default_value = "pi", requires = "pi")]
+        pi_bin: String,
+        /// Pi provider `api` kind. `openai-completions` hits `/v1/chat/completions`,
+        /// `anthropic-messages` hits `/v1/messages`.
+        #[arg(
+            long = "pi-api",
+            default_value = "openai-completions",
+            value_parser = ["openai-completions", "anthropic-messages"],
+            requires = "pi",
+        )]
+        pi_api: String,
+        /// Trailing args forwarded verbatim to `pi`. Use `--` to introduce them.
+        #[arg(last = true, allow_hyphen_values = true)]
+        pi_args: Vec<String>,
     },
     /// Query a remote node via RPC
     Rpc {
@@ -323,6 +342,10 @@ async fn main() {
             force_model,
             metrics_port,
             dtype,
+            pi,
+            pi_bin,
+            pi_api,
+            pi_args,
         } => {
             commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
                 host,
@@ -342,6 +365,10 @@ async fn main() {
                 metrics_port,
                 dtype,
                 secret_key,
+                pi,
+                pi_bin,
+                pi_api,
+                pi_args,
             })
             .await
         }
@@ -546,8 +573,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn llm_accepts_single_dtype() {
-        let cli =
-            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "f16", "-p", "hi"]).unwrap();
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "f16", "-p", "hi"]).unwrap();
         match cli.command {
             Commands::Llm { dtype, .. } => assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::F16]),
             _ => panic!("expected llm command"),
@@ -556,10 +582,8 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn llm_accepts_dtype_preference_list() {
-        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
-            "hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "bf16,f32,f16", "-p", "hi",
-        ])
-        .unwrap();
+        let cli =
+            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "llm", "--dtype", "bf16,f32,f16", "-p", "hi"]).unwrap();
         match cli.command {
             Commands::Llm { dtype, .. } => {
                 assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
@@ -570,8 +594,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn default_llm_dtypes_local_cpu_skips_bf16() {
-        let cuda_or_metal =
-            cfg!(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"));
+        let cuda_or_metal = cfg!(any(feature = "candle-cuda", feature = "candle-metal"));
         let prefs = default_llm_dtypes(/* is_local_mode = */ true);
         if cuda_or_metal {
             assert_eq!(prefs, vec![Dtype::BF16, Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16]);
@@ -595,6 +618,35 @@ mod tests {
         }
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_pi_forwards_trailing_args() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "gateway",
+            "--force-model",
+            "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B",
+            "--pi",
+            "--",
+            "-p",
+            "--no-session",
+            "say hello",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Gateway { pi, pi_args, .. } => {
+                assert!(pi);
+                assert_eq!(pi_args, vec!["-p", "--no-session", "say hello"]);
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected gateway command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn gateway_pi_requires_force_model() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--pi"]);
+        assert!(result.is_err(), "--pi without --force-model should error");
+    }
+
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn serve_accepts_dtype_f16() {
@@ -608,8 +660,7 @@ mod tests {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn serve_accepts_multi_dtype() {
-        let cli =
-            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve", "--dtype", "f32,f16,bf16"]).unwrap();
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "serve", "--dtype", "f32,f16,bf16"]).unwrap();
         match cli.command {
             Commands::Serve { dtype, .. } => {
                 assert_eq!(dtype, vec![Dtype::F32, Dtype::F16, Dtype::BF16]);
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
index 8ee4af5..13a88ee 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,11 @@
-use crate::execution::ExecutionOutput;
 use anyhow::{Context, anyhow};
 use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError};
 use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
+/// Streaming detokenizer. Stateful — buffers partial UTF-8 sequences
+/// across `push_bytes` calls so multi-byte glyphs aren't split mid-stream.
 pub struct TextOutputDecoder {
     decoder: Detokenizer<'static>,
 }
@@ -32,16 +33,11 @@ impl TextOutputDecoder {
         Self { decoder }
     }
 
-    pub fn decode_output(assets: &ModelAssets, output: &ExecutionOutput) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
-        let token_ids = decode_token_ids(&output.output)
-            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode output token payload: {err}"))?;
-        assets
-            .decode_tokens(&token_ids)
-            .context("failed to decode output text")
-    }
-
-    pub fn push_output(&mut self, output: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
-        let token_ids: Vec<i32> = decode_token_ids(output)
+    /// Push a chunk of token bytes; returns the incremental text delta.
+    /// May return an empty string if the chunk only contained the leading
+    /// bytes of a multi-byte UTF-8 character.
+    pub fn push_bytes(&mut self, bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
+        let token_ids: Vec<i32> = decode_token_ids(bytes)
             .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed output batch: {err}"))?
             .into_iter()
             .map(|token| {
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index fb67821..fef81b1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ candle-metal = ["candle", "catgrad/metal"]
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
+tokio-util = "0.7"
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic = { workspace = true }
 tracing = { workspace = true }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 776909b..8a49c82 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,59 +1,75 @@
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use crate::state::StateError;
+use crate::executor::ExecuteEventReceiver;
+use crate::state::new_execution_id;
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
-};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
+use tokio::sync::mpsc;
+use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
 
 use super::Executor;
 
+/// Backpressure buffer for the per-execution event channel. Small enough
+/// that a slow consumer stalls the worker quickly (preventing unbounded
+/// memory growth); large enough to absorb minor jitter without blocking
+/// decode on every chunk.
+const PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY: usize = 64;
+
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_execute(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
 
         let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
-        let stat_cached_prompt = 0u64;
         let stat_cached_output = quote
             .start
-            .cached_output_tokens
+            .cached
             .as_ref()
-            .map_or(0, |t| t.len() as u64);
-        let stat_prefill = stat_prompt;
+            .map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len() as u64);
 
         let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
-        let execution_id = self.store.create_execution(&model_id);
+        let execution_id = new_execution_id();
+        let (sender, receiver) = mpsc::channel(PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY);
         let job = ExecuteJob {
             execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+            model_id: model_id.clone(),
             invocation: quote.invocation.clone(),
             execution: quote.execution.clone(),
             start: quote.start.clone(),
             stream_batch_size,
             accepted_at: Instant::now(),
+            cancel: CancellationToken::new(),
+            sender,
+            metrics: Arc::clone(&self.metrics),
         };
 
-        let queued = match self.accept_execution(job) {
-            Ok(queued) => queued,
-            Err(error) => {
-                let _ = self.store.remove_execution(&execution_id);
-                return Err(error);
+        let queued = match self.try_start_execution(job) {
+            Ok(()) => false,
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
+                if self.pending_executions.len() >= self.queue_capacity {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::QueueFull {
+                        capacity: self.queue_capacity,
+                    });
+                }
+                self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
+                true
             }
+            Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => return Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
         };
+
         // Counters update after the queue accepts the job — no rollback path.
         self.metrics.record_execution_started(
             &model_id,
             stat_prompt,
-            stat_cached_prompt,
+            /* cached_prompt= */ 0,
             stat_cached_output,
-            stat_prefill,
+            /* prefill= */ stat_prompt,
         );
         let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&quote_id);
 
@@ -66,69 +82,29 @@ impl Executor {
             "accepted execution"
         );
 
-        Ok(ExecuteResponse {
-            execution_id,
-            quote_id,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_status(
-        &self,
-        request: &ExecuteStatusRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.status_response(&request.execution_id)
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_result(
-        &self,
-        request: &ExecuteResultRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let output = self.store.output(&request.execution_id)?;
-        Ok(ExecuteResultResponse {
-            output: output.to_vec(),
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn accept_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<bool, ExecutorError> {
-        match self.try_start_execution(job) {
-            Ok(()) => Ok(false),
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
-                if self.pending_executions.len() >= self.queue_capacity {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::QueueFull {
-                        capacity: self.queue_capacity,
-                    });
-                }
-                self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
-                Ok(true)
-            }
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Other(error)) => Err(error),
-        }
+        Ok(receiver)
     }
 
     fn try_start_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), StartExecutionError> {
-        let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
         match self.worker.try_enqueue(job) {
-            Ok(()) => {
-                self.store.mark_running(&execution_id)?;
-                self.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Running, None);
-                Ok(())
-            }
+            Ok(()) => Ok(()),
             Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)) => Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)),
-            Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(_job)) => {
-                self.handle_complete(
-                    &execution_id,
-                    None,
-                    ExecutionStatus::Failed,
-                    Some("executor worker channel closed".to_string()),
-                );
-                Err(StartExecutionError::Closed)
-            }
+            Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(_job)) => Err(StartExecutionError::Closed),
         }
     }
 
+    /// Pop pending jobs and dispatch the first one whose consumer is still
+    /// listening. Stale entries (consumer dropped while queued) are discarded
+    /// silently — the consumer already lost interest.
     pub(super) fn dispatch_next_execution(&mut self) {
         while let Some(job) = self.pending_executions.pop_front() {
+            if job.sender.is_closed() {
+                debug!(
+                    execution_id = %job.execution_id,
+                    "dropping queued execution: consumer disconnected before dispatch"
+                );
+                continue;
+            }
             match self.try_start_execution(job) {
                 Ok(()) => return,
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
@@ -138,78 +114,12 @@ impl Executor {
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => {
                     warn!("failed to start queued execution: executor channel closed");
                 }
-                Err(StartExecutionError::Other(error)) => {
-                    warn!("failed to start queued execution: {error:#}");
-                }
             }
         }
     }
-
-    pub(super) fn cancel_pending_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) {
-        let original_len = self.pending_executions.len();
-        self.pending_executions
-            .retain(|job| job.execution_id != execution_id);
-
-        if self.pending_executions.len() != original_len {
-            info!(%execution_id, "cancelled queued execution without active watchers");
-            self.handle_complete(
-                execution_id,
-                None,
-                ExecutionStatus::Failed,
-                Some("cancelled before start".to_string()),
-            );
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_complete(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    ) {
-        let success = matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed);
-        debug!(%execution_id, success, "execution finished");
-
-        let generated = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        let model_id = self
-            .store
-            .model_id(execution_id)
-            .ok()
-            .map(str::to_owned)
-            .unwrap_or_default();
-        if success {
-            self.metrics
-                .record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
-        } else {
-            self.metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
-        }
-
-        if let Err(store_err) =
-            self.store
-                .complete_execution(execution_id, status, output, error.clone())
-        {
-            warn!("failed to update completion state for {execution_id}: {store_err}");
-        }
-
-        self.send_status(execution_id, status, error);
-    }
 }
 
 enum StartExecutionError {
     Busy(ExecuteJob),
     Closed,
-    Other(ExecutorError),
-}
-
-impl From<ExecutorError> for StartExecutionError {
-    fn from(error: ExecutorError) -> Self {
-        StartExecutionError::Other(error)
-    }
-}
-
-impl From<StateError> for StartExecutionError {
-    fn from(error: StateError) -> Self {
-        ExecutorError::from(error).into()
-    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index d606729..8b14bc4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -1,33 +1,27 @@
 mod execution;
 mod quote;
-mod subscriptions;
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests;
 
 use crate::backend;
-use crate::inputs::{self, HuggingFaceLocator};
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::programs;
-use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
+use crate::state::ExecutorState;
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
-
-use super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
 use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
 
 pub struct Executor {
-    pub(super) notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
     pub(super) rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
     pub(super) store: ExecutorState,
-    pub(super) subscriptions: HashMap<String, SubscriptionSet>,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
     pub(super) programs: programs::Cache,
@@ -72,10 +66,8 @@ impl Executor {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
         backend::create_backend()?;
         let executor = Self {
-            notify_tx: tx.downgrade(),
             rx,
             store: ExecutorState::new(),
-            subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
             programs: programs::Cache::new(download_policy),
@@ -110,98 +102,37 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_preload(model).await);
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
-                    execution_id,
-                    reply,
-                } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_subscribe(execution_id));
-                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_execute(request).await);
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_status(&request));
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_result(&request));
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Progress {
-                    execution_id,
-                    output_chunk,
-                    progress,
-                } => {
-                    let _ = self
-                        .store
-                        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &output_chunk, progress);
-                    self.send_progress(
-                        &execution_id,
-                        ExecutionStatus::Running,
-                        progress,
-                        output_chunk,
-                        None,
-                    );
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-                    execution_id,
-                    output,
-                    status,
-                    error,
-                } => {
-                    self.handle_complete(&execution_id, output, status, error);
+                ExecutorMessage::WorkerIdle => {
                     self.dispatch_next_execution();
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id } => {
-                    self.handle_subscriptions_closed(&execution_id);
-                }
                 ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_list_models().await));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetStats { reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_get_stats()));
+                    let model_stats = self
+                        .metrics
+                        .known_model_ids()
+                        .into_iter()
+                        .map(|model_id| ModelTokenStats {
+                            stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&model_id)),
+                            model_id,
+                        })
+                        .collect();
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(GetStatsResponse {
+                        stats: Some(self.metrics.global_snapshot()),
+                        model_stats,
+                    }));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_get_model_stats(request)));
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsResponse {
+                        stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&request.model_id)),
+                        model_id: request.model_id,
+                    }));
                 }
             }
         }
     }
 }
-
-impl Executor {
-    fn handle_get_stats(&self) -> GetStatsResponse {
-        let model_stats = self
-            .metrics
-            .known_model_ids()
-            .into_iter()
-            .map(|model_id| ModelTokenStats {
-                stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&model_id)),
-                model_id,
-            })
-            .collect();
-        GetStatsResponse {
-            stats: Some(self.metrics.global_snapshot()),
-            model_stats,
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn handle_get_model_stats(
-        &self,
-        request: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsRequest,
-    ) -> GetModelStatsResponse {
-        GetModelStatsResponse {
-            stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&request.model_id)),
-            model_id: request.model_id,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn weights_not_ready_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> ExecutorError {
-    ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
-}
-
-fn map_weights_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: inputs::Error) -> ExecutorError {
-    match error {
-        inputs::Error::NotReady | inputs::Error::UnknownKey => weights_not_ready_error(locator),
-        inputs::Error::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index b29e13e..0aee972 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
 use std::str::FromStr;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
-use super::{Executor, weights_not_ready_error};
+use super::Executor;
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -39,10 +39,7 @@ impl Executor {
     ///
     /// Each entry must be `"f32"`, `"f16"`, or `"bf16"`. `"u32"` and
     /// unknown strings produce `InvalidQuoteRequest`.
-    pub(super) fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
-        &self,
-        prefs: &[String],
-    ) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
+    pub(super) fn resolve_accept_dtypes(&self, prefs: &[String]) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
         if prefs.is_empty() {
             return Ok(self.preferred_dtype());
         }
@@ -74,10 +71,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_preload(&mut self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model).map_err(hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError::from)?;
         let locator = HuggingFaceLocator::from_spec(spec, self.preferred_dtype());
-        self.programs
-            .ensure_preloaded(locator.clone())
-            .await
-            .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(&locator, error))?;
+        self.programs.ensure_preloaded(locator.clone()).await?;
         info!(
             model = %locator.model_id,
             requested_revision = %locator.revision,
@@ -130,13 +124,9 @@ impl Executor {
         // Anchored execution (later phase) will read this from the
         // request wire field instead.
         let initial_receipt_id = execution.genesis_receipt_id();
-        let commitment_id = crate::runner::build_text_execution(
-            &execution,
-            initial_receipt_id,
-            &plan.invocation,
-            &policy,
-        )?
-        .id();
+        let commitment_id = execution
+            .build_text_execution(initial_receipt_id, &plan.invocation, &policy)?
+            .id();
         let cache_start = Instant::now();
         let start = execution.execution_start(commitment_id, initial_receipt_id)?;
         let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
@@ -145,10 +135,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
         let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
-        let cached_output_tokens = start
-            .cached_output_tokens
-            .as_ref()
-            .map_or(0, |tokens| tokens.len());
+        let cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len());
         let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             invocation: plan.invocation,
             execution,
@@ -194,16 +181,11 @@ impl Executor {
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
-        let model_spec = format!(
-            "{}{}",
-            request.huggingface_model_id,
-            if request.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
-                String::new()
-            } else {
-                format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
-            }
-        );
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, dtype)?;
+        let assets = load_assets(
+            &request.huggingface_model_id,
+            &request.huggingface_revision,
+            dtype,
+        )?;
         let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&request.prompt)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
@@ -223,16 +205,11 @@ impl Executor {
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
-        let model_spec = format!(
-            "{}{}",
-            request.huggingface_model_id,
-            if request.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
-                String::new()
-            } else {
-                format!("@{}", request.huggingface_revision)
-            }
-        );
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, dtype)?;
+        let assets = load_assets(
+            &request.huggingface_model_id,
+            &request.huggingface_revision,
+            dtype,
+        )?;
 
         // Build ChatInput from proto messages + system_prompt.
         let mut messages: Vec<types::Message> = Vec::new();
@@ -292,15 +269,30 @@ impl Executor {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
             EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
                 if !is_cached_locally(locator) {
-                    return Err(weights_not_ready_error(locator));
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string()));
                 }
-
                 self.programs
                     .ensure_ready_wait(locator.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
                     .await
-                    .map_err(|error| super::map_weights_error(locator, error))
             }
             EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(error)),
         }
     }
 }
+
+/// Load `ModelAssets` for a `(model_id, revision)` pair, using the same
+/// `id[@revision]` parser the quote path uses. An empty revision means
+/// "default" (resolved by `ModelSpec::parse`).
+fn load_assets(
+    model_id: &str,
+    revision: &str,
+    dtype: Dtype,
+) -> Result<ModelAssets, hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError> {
+    let spec = if revision.is_empty() {
+        model_id.to_string()
+    } else {
+        format!("{model_id}@{revision}")
+    };
+    ModelAssets::load(&spec, dtype)
+}
+
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index d28c656..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/subscriptions.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,127 +0,0 @@
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStatusResponse};
-
-use super::super::stream::SubscriptionSet;
-use super::super::{LocalExecutionStream, spawn_closed_monitor};
-use super::Executor;
-
-impl Executor {
-    pub(super) fn handle_subscribe(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
-        let snapshot = self.stream_snapshot(&execution_id)?;
-
-        if matches!(
-            ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status),
-            Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
-        ) {
-            return Ok(LocalExecutionStream::new(snapshot, None));
-        }
-
-        let subscriptions = self
-            .subscriptions
-            .entry(execution_id.clone())
-            .or_insert_with(SubscriptionSet::new);
-        let updates = subscriptions.updates.subscribe();
-
-        if !subscriptions.closed_monitor_running {
-            subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = true;
-            spawn_closed_monitor(
-                execution_id,
-                subscriptions.updates.clone(),
-                self.notify_tx.clone(),
-            );
-        }
-
-        Ok(LocalExecutionStream::new(snapshot, Some(updates)))
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn send_progress(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        progress: u64,
-        output_chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    ) {
-        let Some(subscriptions) = self.subscriptions.get(execution_id) else {
-            return;
-        };
-
-        let _ = subscriptions.updates.send(ExecuteProgress {
-            status: status as i32,
-            progress,
-            output_chunk,
-            error: error.unwrap_or_default(),
-        });
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn send_status(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    ) {
-        let progress = self.store.progress(execution_id).unwrap_or(0);
-        self.send_progress(execution_id, status, progress, Vec::new(), error);
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn handle_subscriptions_closed(&mut self, execution_id: &str) {
-        let should_remove = match self.subscriptions.get_mut(execution_id) {
-            Some(subscriptions) => {
-                if subscriptions.updates.receiver_count() == 0 {
-                    subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = false;
-                    true
-                } else {
-                    subscriptions.closed_monitor_running = true;
-                    spawn_closed_monitor(
-                        execution_id.to_string(),
-                        subscriptions.updates.clone(),
-                        self.notify_tx.clone(),
-                    );
-                    false
-                }
-            }
-            None => false,
-        };
-
-        if should_remove {
-            self.subscriptions.remove(execution_id);
-
-            if matches!(
-                self.store.status(execution_id),
-                Ok(ExecutionStatus::Pending)
-            ) {
-                self.cancel_pending_execution(execution_id);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(super) fn status_response(
-        &self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let (status, progress) = self.store.status_snapshot(execution_id)?;
-        Ok(ExecuteStatusResponse {
-            status: status as i32,
-            progress,
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn stream_snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecuteSnapshot, ExecutorError> {
-        Ok(self.store.snapshot(execution_id)?.into())
-    }
-}
-
-impl From<crate::state::ExecutionSnapshot> for ExecuteSnapshot {
-    fn from(snapshot: crate::state::ExecutionSnapshot) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            status: snapshot.status as i32,
-            progress: snapshot.progress,
-            output: snapshot.output,
-            error: snapshot.error.unwrap_or_default(),
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 8a0d4e2..65dc1f0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -1,28 +1,20 @@
-use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
+use std::collections::VecDeque;
 
-use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, ExecutorState};
 use crate::programs;
+use crate::state::ExecutorState;
 use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
 use hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{ExecutionStatus as RpcExecutionStatus, execute_stream_event};
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-use tokio_stream::StreamExt;
 
-use super::super::{ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
+use super::super::ExecutorMessage;
 use super::Executor;
 
-fn test_executor(
-    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-    rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
-) -> Executor {
+fn test_executor(rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>) -> Executor {
     Executor {
-        notify_tx,
         rx,
         store: ExecutorState::new(),
-        subscriptions: HashMap::new(),
         pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
         queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
         programs: programs::Cache::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
@@ -33,41 +25,6 @@ fn test_executor(
     }
 }
 
-fn subscribe_stream(
-    executor: &mut Executor,
-    execution_id: String,
-) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
-    executor.handle_subscribe(execution_id)
-}
-
-async fn expect_snapshot(
-    stream: &mut LocalExecutionStream,
-) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteSnapshot {
-    let event = stream
-        .next()
-        .await
-        .expect("should receive event")
-        .expect("event should be valid");
-    match event.event {
-        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)) => snapshot,
-        _ => panic!("expected snapshot event"),
-    }
-}
-
-async fn expect_progress(
-    stream: &mut LocalExecutionStream,
-) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteProgress {
-    let event = stream
-        .next()
-        .await
-        .expect("should receive event")
-        .expect("event should be valid");
-    match event.event {
-        Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)) => progress,
-        _ => panic!("expected progress event"),
-    }
-}
-
 #[tokio::test]
 async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
     let handle = Executor::spawn(
@@ -99,7 +56,7 @@ async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
     .expect("executor should start");
 
     let result = handle
-        .start_execution(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest {
+        .execute(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest {
             quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
             stream_batch_size: None,
         })
@@ -107,172 +64,10 @@ async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
     assert!(result.is_err());
 }
 
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn output_before_completion_reports_unavailable() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(
-        mpsc::unbounded_channel::<ExecutorMessage>().0.downgrade(),
-        rx,
-    );
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-
-    let err = executor
-        .handle_result(&hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteResultRequest {
-            execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-        })
-        .expect_err("output should not be available yet");
-    assert!(matches!(
-        err,
-        ExecutorError::State(crate::state::StateError::OutputNotAvailable(id)) if id == execution_id
-    ));
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn subscribe_sends_snapshot_immediately() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
-
-    let mut updates =
-        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id.clone()).expect("subscribe should succeed");
-    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
-
-    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 0);
-    assert!(initial.output.is_empty());
-
-    executor.send_status(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None);
-    let completed = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
-    assert_eq!(completed.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
-    assert_eq!(completed.progress, 0);
-    assert!(completed.output_chunk.is_empty());
-    assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn subscribe_after_completion_receives_buffered_output() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-    let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[42]);
-    executor
-        .store
-        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 1)
-        .unwrap();
-    executor
-        .store
-        .complete_execution(&execution_id, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None, None)
-        .unwrap();
-
-    let mut updates =
-        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id).expect("subscribe should succeed");
-    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
-
-    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Completed as i32);
-    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
-    assert_eq!(initial.output, chunk);
-    assert!(updates.next().await.is_none());
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn subscribe_midstream_receives_buffered_output_and_future_updates() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-    let first_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[11]);
-    executor
-        .store
-        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &first_chunk, 1)
-        .unwrap();
-    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
-
-    let mut updates =
-        subscribe_stream(&mut executor, execution_id.clone()).expect("subscribe should succeed");
-    let initial = expect_snapshot(&mut updates).await;
-
-    assert_eq!(initial.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-    assert_eq!(initial.progress, 1);
-    assert_eq!(initial.output, first_chunk);
-
-    let second_chunk = encode_token_ids(&[22]);
-    executor.send_progress(
-        &execution_id,
-        ExecutionStatus::Running,
-        2,
-        second_chunk.clone(),
-        None,
-    );
-    let update = expect_progress(&mut updates).await;
-    assert_eq!(update.status, RpcExecutionStatus::Running as i32);
-    assert_eq!(update.progress, 2);
-    assert_eq!(update.output_chunk, second_chunk);
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn dropped_last_subscription_closes_stream() {
-    let (notify_tx, mut notify_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(notify_tx.downgrade(), rx);
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-
-    let updates = executor
-        .handle_subscribe(execution_id.clone())
-        .expect("subscribe should succeed");
-    drop(updates);
-
-    match notify_rx.recv().await {
-        Some(ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed {
-            execution_id: closed_execution_id,
-        }) => {
-            assert_eq!(closed_execution_id, execution_id);
-            executor.handle_subscriptions_closed(&closed_execution_id);
-            assert!(!executor.subscriptions.contains_key(&closed_execution_id));
-        }
-        _ => panic!("unexpected executor message"),
-    }
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn stats_accumulate_on_completion() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
-
-    let execution_id = executor.store.create_execution("");
-    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id).unwrap();
-    let chunk = encode_token_ids(&[1, 2, 3]);
-    executor
-        .store
-        .append_output_chunk(&execution_id, &chunk, 3)
-        .unwrap();
-
-    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id, None, ExecutionStatus::Completed, None);
-
-    let stats = executor.metrics.global_snapshot();
-    assert_eq!(stats.generated_tokens, 3);
-    assert_eq!(stats.executions_completed, 1);
-    assert_eq!(stats.executions_failed, 0);
-
-    // A failed execution should increment the failed counter.
-    let execution_id2 = executor.store.create_execution("");
-    executor.store.mark_running(&execution_id2).unwrap();
-    executor.handle_complete(&execution_id2, None, ExecutionStatus::Failed, None);
-
-    let stats = executor.metrics.global_snapshot();
-    assert_eq!(stats.generated_tokens, 3);
-    assert_eq!(stats.executions_completed, 1);
-    assert_eq!(stats.executions_failed, 1);
-}
-
 #[test]
 fn resolve_accept_dtypes_falls_back_to_preferred_on_empty() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
     executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
 
     assert_eq!(
@@ -283,8 +78,8 @@ fn resolve_accept_dtypes_falls_back_to_preferred_on_empty() {
 
 #[test]
 fn resolve_accept_dtypes_picks_first_supported_match() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
     executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F16];
 
     // Client prefers bf16 first but server doesn't have it; server picks f32.
@@ -297,8 +92,8 @@ fn resolve_accept_dtypes_picks_first_supported_match() {
 
 #[test]
 fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_when_no_overlap() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
     executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
 
     let prefs = vec!["bf16".to_string(), "f16".to_string()];
@@ -317,8 +112,8 @@ fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_when_no_overlap() {
 
 #[test]
 fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_u32_and_garbage() {
-    let (tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(tx.downgrade(), rx);
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
     executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
 
     assert!(matches!(
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index f7b9b7c..f4f09ae 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -2,17 +2,17 @@ use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteEventStream};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse,
-    ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse,
-    ExecuteStreamEvent, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetQuoteRequest,
-    GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
+    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent,
+    GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
+    GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
+use tokio_stream::wrappers::ReceiverStream;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
-use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, LocalExecutionStream};
+use super::{ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
 
 impl ExecutorHandle {
     async fn send<T>(
@@ -57,30 +57,14 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    pub async fn start_execution(
+    pub async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
-    pub async fn execution_status(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Status { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn execution_result(
-        &self,
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Result { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
     pub async fn get_stats(&self) -> Result<GetStatsResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::GetStats { reply }).await
     }
@@ -92,17 +76,6 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply })
             .await
     }
-
-    async fn subscribe_execution(
-        &self,
-        execution_id: String,
-    ) -> Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Subscribe {
-            execution_id,
-            reply,
-        })
-        .await
-    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
@@ -155,42 +128,16 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         ))
     }
 
-    async fn execute(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.start_execution(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_status(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteStatusResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.execution_status(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
-    }
-
-    type ExecuteStreamStream =
+    type ExecuteStream =
         Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
-    async fn execute_stream(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStreamStream>, Status> {
-        let execution_id = request.into_inner().execution_id;
-        let stream = self.subscribe_execution(execution_id).await?;
-        Ok(Response::new(Box::pin(stream) as Self::ExecuteStreamStream))
-    }
-
-    async fn execute_result(
+    async fn execute(
         &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteResultRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<ExecuteResultResponse>, Status> {
+        request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStream>, Status> {
+        let receiver = self.execute(request.into_inner()).await?;
         Ok(Response::new(
-            self.execution_result(request.into_inner()).await?,
+            Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(receiver)) as Self::ExecuteStream
         ))
     }
 
@@ -224,8 +171,7 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         };
         // Tokenizer-only path. The dtype is irrelevant for `decode_tokens`;
         // F32 is just the cheapest valid value for the model-graph build that
-        // `ModelAssets::load` does for EOS-id extraction. See PREFIX.md §3.5
-        // for the future no-model-build helper.
+        // `ModelAssets::load` does for EOS-id extraction.
         let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
             .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to load model: {e}")))?;
 
@@ -288,8 +234,7 @@ impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let execution = self.start_execution(request).await?;
-        let stream = self.subscribe_execution(execution.execution_id).await?;
-        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+        let receiver = self.execute(request).await?;
+        Ok(Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(receiver)))
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 527bab5..e8ffee4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -1,19 +1,21 @@
 mod actor;
 mod handle;
-mod stream;
 
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteResponse, ExecuteResultRequest, ExecuteResultResponse,
-    ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStatusResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
+    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
+use tonic::Status;
 
 pub use actor::Executor;
-pub(crate) use stream::{LocalExecutionStream, spawn_closed_monitor};
+
+/// Per-execution receiver returned to the streaming `Execute` consumer.
+/// Dropping it closes the matching sender held by the worker, which the
+/// worker observes on its next chunk send and converts into a cancel.
+pub(crate) type ExecuteEventReceiver = mpsc::Receiver<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>;
 
 pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
@@ -32,36 +34,16 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         model: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), ExecutorError>>,
     },
-    Subscribe {
-        execution_id: String,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<LocalExecutionStream, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
+    /// Single streaming entry point: validate the quote, accept the job
+    /// (queueing if the worker is busy), and return a Receiver wired to
+    /// the worker's per-execution sender.
     Execute {
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Status {
-        request: ExecuteStatusRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteStatusResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Result {
-        request: ExecuteResultRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteResultResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    Progress {
-        execution_id: String,
-        output_chunk: Vec<u8>,
-        progress: u64,
-    },
-    Complete {
-        execution_id: String,
-        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    },
-    SubscriptionsClosed {
-        execution_id: String,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    /// Worker → actor: this execution finished (or was cancelled).
+    /// Sole purpose is advancing the pending queue.
+    WorkerIdle,
     ListModels {
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 7ca6933..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/stream.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,107 +0,0 @@
-use crate::state::ExecutionStatus;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteProgress, ExecuteSnapshot, ExecuteStreamEvent, execute_stream_event,
-};
-use std::pin::Pin;
-use std::task::{Context, Poll};
-use tokio::sync::{broadcast, mpsc};
-use tokio_stream::Stream;
-use tokio_stream::wrappers::{BroadcastStream, errors::BroadcastStreamRecvError};
-use tonic::Status;
-
-use super::ExecutorMessage;
-
-const EXECUTION_STREAM_BUFFER_CAPACITY: usize = 4096;
-
-pub(super) struct SubscriptionSet {
-    pub(super) updates: broadcast::Sender<ExecuteProgress>,
-    pub(super) closed_monitor_running: bool,
-}
-
-impl SubscriptionSet {
-    pub(super) fn new() -> Self {
-        let (updates, _rx) = broadcast::channel(EXECUTION_STREAM_BUFFER_CAPACITY);
-        Self {
-            updates,
-            closed_monitor_running: false,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub(crate) struct LocalExecutionStream {
-    initial: Option<ExecuteStreamEvent>,
-    updates: Option<BroadcastStream<ExecuteProgress>>,
-}
-
-impl LocalExecutionStream {
-    pub(super) fn new(
-        snapshot: ExecuteSnapshot,
-        updates: Option<broadcast::Receiver<ExecuteProgress>>,
-    ) -> Self {
-        let updates = if matches!(
-            ExecutionStatus::try_from(snapshot.status),
-            Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
-        ) {
-            None
-        } else {
-            updates
-        };
-
-        Self {
-            initial: Some(ExecuteStreamEvent {
-                event: Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Snapshot(snapshot)),
-            }),
-            updates: updates.map(BroadcastStream::new),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl Stream for LocalExecutionStream {
-    type Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>;
-
-    fn poll_next(mut self: Pin<&mut Self>, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Option<Self::Item>> {
-        if let Some(initial) = self.initial.take() {
-            return Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(initial)));
-        }
-
-        let poll = match self.updates.as_mut() {
-            Some(updates) => Pin::new(updates).poll_next(cx),
-            None => return Poll::Ready(None),
-        };
-
-        match poll {
-            Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(progress))) => {
-                if matches!(
-                    ExecutionStatus::try_from(progress.status),
-                    Ok(ExecutionStatus::Completed | ExecutionStatus::Failed)
-                ) {
-                    self.updates = None;
-                }
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Ok(ExecuteStreamEvent {
-                    event: Some(execute_stream_event::Event::Progress(progress)),
-                })))
-            }
-            Poll::Ready(Some(Err(BroadcastStreamRecvError::Lagged(skipped)))) => {
-                Poll::Ready(Some(Err(Status::resource_exhausted(format!(
-                    "execution stream lagged by {skipped} updates"
-                )))))
-            }
-            Poll::Ready(None) => Poll::Ready(None),
-            Poll::Pending => Poll::Pending,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub(crate) fn spawn_closed_monitor(
-    execution_id: String,
-    updates: broadcast::Sender<ExecuteProgress>,
-    notify_tx: mpsc::WeakUnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-) {
-    tokio::spawn(async move {
-        updates.closed().await;
-        let Some(notify_tx) = notify_tx.upgrade() else {
-            return;
-        };
-        let _ = notify_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::SubscriptionsClosed { execution_id });
-    });
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
index 66fc071..5391c7d 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
@@ -27,6 +27,7 @@ pub(crate) use loader::{Loaded, is_cached_locally, load_bundle};
 pub(crate) use locator::HuggingFaceLocator;
 pub(crate) use state::{CacheProgramOutcome, State, Status};
 
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 
 /// Outcome of an `ensure_*` admission against [`State`]. Drives whether the
@@ -41,12 +42,34 @@ pub(crate) enum EnsureDisposition {
     Failed(String),
 }
 
+/// Errors that can arise while resolving inputs for a request. Every
+/// variant carries the originating [`HuggingFaceLocator`] so callers (and
+/// the `From<Error>` impl below) can render meaningful messages without
+/// re-attaching context manually.
 #[derive(Debug, Error, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub(crate) enum Error {
-    #[error("inputs not ready")]
-    NotReady,
-    #[error("inputs failed: {0}")]
-    Failed(String),
-    #[error("unknown locator")]
-    UnknownKey,
+    #[error("weights not ready: {locator}")]
+    NotReady { locator: HuggingFaceLocator },
+    #[error("weights load failed for {locator}: {message}")]
+    Failed {
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
+        message: String,
+    },
+    #[error("unknown weights locator: {locator}")]
+    UnknownKey { locator: HuggingFaceLocator },
+}
+
+/// Bridge from the internal inputs-layer error to the canonical
+/// [`ExecutorError`] surfaced over RPC. Once this exists, every callsite
+/// that touches inputs/cache APIs can use `?` without an intermediate
+/// `.map_err(...)` to re-attach the locator.
+impl From<Error> for ExecutorError {
+    fn from(err: Error) -> Self {
+        match err {
+            Error::NotReady { locator } | Error::UnknownKey { locator } => {
+                ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
+            }
+            Error::Failed { message, .. } => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
+        }
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
index e2dc046..f392156 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
@@ -49,12 +49,18 @@ pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
 }
 
 /// Shared status check for callsites that only operate on `Ready` entries.
-/// Maps the non-ready statuses to the canonical [`Error`].
-fn require_ready(status: &Status) -> Result<(), Error> {
+/// Maps the non-ready statuses to the canonical [`Error`], stamping the
+/// caller's locator into each variant so the resulting message is useful.
+fn require_ready(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, status: &Status) -> Result<(), Error> {
     match status {
         Status::Ready => Ok(()),
-        Status::Failed(error) => Err(Error::Failed(error.clone())),
-        Status::Queued | Status::Loading => Err(Error::NotReady),
+        Status::Failed(error) => Err(Error::Failed {
+            locator: locator.clone(),
+            message: error.clone(),
+        }),
+        Status::Queued | Status::Loading => Err(Error::NotReady {
+            locator: locator.clone(),
+        }),
     }
 }
 
@@ -81,9 +87,14 @@ impl State {
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<(), Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
+        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+            locator: locator.clone(),
+        })?;
         if let Status::Failed(error) = &entry.status {
-            return Err(Error::Failed(error.clone()));
+            return Err(Error::Failed {
+                locator: locator.clone(),
+                message: error.clone(),
+            });
         }
         entry.status = Status::Loading;
         Ok(())
@@ -110,11 +121,15 @@ impl State {
         locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
         program_id: Cid<Program>,
     ) -> Result<ProgramLookup, Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
-        require_ready(&entry.status)?;
+        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+            locator: locator.clone(),
+        })?;
+        require_ready(locator, &entry.status)?;
         Ok(ProgramLookup {
             generation: entry.generation,
-            bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?,
+            bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+                locator: locator.clone(),
+            })?,
             program: entry.programs.get(&program_id).cloned(),
         })
     }
@@ -125,8 +140,10 @@ impl State {
         generation: u64,
         program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or(Error::UnknownKey)?;
-        require_ready(&entry.status)?;
+        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+            locator: locator.clone(),
+        })?;
+        require_ready(locator, &entry.status)?;
         if entry.generation != generation {
             return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
         }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
index 69a0aba..e407bff 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
@@ -95,40 +95,49 @@ impl Cache {
         &self,
         locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
         wait_timeout: Duration,
-    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator, true, false).await;
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let admission = self.admit(locator.clone(), true, false).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
 
         match admission.disposition {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error)),
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                Self::wait_for_ready(
-                    wait_timeout,
-                    admission
-                        .waiter
-                        .expect("queued or inflight admissions must register a waiter"),
-                )
-                .await
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
+                locator,
+                message: error,
             }
+            .into()),
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => Ok(Self::wait_for_ready(
+                locator,
+                wait_timeout,
+                admission
+                    .waiter
+                    .expect("queued or inflight admissions must register a waiter"),
+            )
+            .await?),
         }
     }
 
     pub(crate) async fn ensure_preloaded(
         &self,
         locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator, true, true).await;
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let admission = self.admit(locator.clone(), true, true).await;
         self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
 
         match admission.disposition {
             EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error)),
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => admission
+            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
+                locator,
+                message: error,
+            }
+            .into()),
+            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => Ok(admission
                 .waiter
                 .expect("queued or inflight preload must register a waiter")
                 .await
-                .unwrap_or(Err(inputs::Error::NotReady)),
+                .unwrap_or(Err(inputs::Error::NotReady {
+                    locator: locator.clone(),
+                }))?),
         }
     }
 
@@ -192,12 +201,13 @@ impl Cache {
     }
 
     async fn wait_for_ready(
+        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
         wait_timeout: Duration,
         receiver: oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>>,
     ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
         match timeout(wait_timeout, receiver).await {
             Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
-            _ => Err(inputs::Error::NotReady),
+            _ => Err(inputs::Error::NotReady { locator }),
         }
     }
 
@@ -216,7 +226,7 @@ impl Cache {
                 let lookup = state
                     .inputs
                     .lookup_program(locator, program_id)
-                    .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error))?;
+?;
                 if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
                     BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
                 } else {
@@ -272,10 +282,11 @@ impl Cache {
                     let cache_start = Instant::now();
                     let cache_result = {
                         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                        let result = state
-                            .inputs
-                            .cache_program(locator, generation, bound_program)
-                            .map_err(|error| map_program_cache_error(locator, error));
+                        let result = state.inputs.cache_program(
+                            locator,
+                            generation,
+                            bound_program,
+                        );
                         Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
                         result?
                     };
@@ -439,11 +450,7 @@ impl Cache {
         });
     }
 
-    async fn finish_load(
-        &self,
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-        load_result: Result<Loaded, String>,
-    ) {
+    async fn finish_load(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator, load_result: Result<Loaded, String>) {
         let (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result) = {
             let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
             state.loads_in_flight.remove(&locator);
@@ -466,7 +473,10 @@ impl Cache {
                         "weights failed"
                     );
                     state.inputs.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
-                    Err(inputs::Error::Failed(error))
+                    Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
+                        locator: locator.clone(),
+                        message: error,
+                    })
                 }
             };
             let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
@@ -488,15 +498,6 @@ impl Cache {
     }
 }
 
-fn map_program_cache_error(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: inputs::Error) -> ExecutorError {
-    match error {
-        inputs::Error::NotReady | inputs::Error::UnknownKey => {
-            ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
-        }
-        inputs::Error::Failed(message) => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
-    }
-}
-
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
index e9f7eb6..d5da763 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
+use crate::state::Invocation;
+use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad::interpreter;
 use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextReceipt, TextState};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextPolicy, TextReceipt, TextState};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
@@ -36,13 +39,26 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
     execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
 }
 
+/// Cached output of a previous identical request — produced once by a
+/// real decode, reused on exact-replay hits. Carries everything needed
+/// to reconstruct the original execution's terminal outcome without
+/// re-running the model.
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct CachedContinuation {
+    pub output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
+    /// Receipt CID the original real-decode produced. Replays advertise
+    /// the same receipt: it identifies the same outputs and the same
+    /// post-state by content.
+    pub receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+}
+
 /// Pre-computed cache lookup result for a single quote, threaded into
 /// the worker via [`crate::state::QuoteRecord`].
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
-    /// Output tokens from a previous identical request, if any. When
-    /// `Some`, the runner streams these and skips the model entirely.
-    pub cached_output_tokens: Option<Arc<[u32]>>,
+    /// Cached output for an exact-replay hit. When `Some`, the runner
+    /// streams the cached tokens and skips the model entirely.
+    pub cached: Option<CachedContinuation>,
     /// Commitment for this request: a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] over
     /// `(program, parameters, initial_state, input_tokens, policy)`.
     /// Threaded into the worker so `cache_continuation` keys the
@@ -58,6 +74,7 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
 #[derive(Clone)]
 struct ContinuationEntry {
     output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
+    receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
     bytes: usize,
     last_touch: u64,
 }
@@ -107,6 +124,34 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         self.genesis_receipt_id
     }
 
+    /// Build the request `TextExecution` commitment from this bound program
+    /// + invocation. Used at quote time to compute `commitment_id` before
+    /// the runner sees the request.
+    pub(crate) fn build_text_execution(
+        &self,
+        initial_state_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        invocation: &Invocation,
+        policy: &TextPolicy,
+    ) -> Result<TextExecution, ExecutorError> {
+        let bound = &self.bound_program;
+        let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
+            &bound.interpreter().backend,
+            Shape(vec![1, invocation.input_ids.len()]),
+            invocation.input_ids.clone(),
+        )
+        .map_err(|error| {
+            ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
+        })?;
+        // The initial_state TextState is fetched at execution_start; here we
+        // only have its receipt id, which is all `TextExecution::new` needs.
+        Ok(TextExecution::new(
+            bound,
+            initial_state_receipt_id,
+            &input_tensor,
+            policy,
+        )?)
+    }
+
     /// Build the [`ExecutionStart`] for a request: resolve the starting
     /// state from the receipt store and look up the continuation cache.
     /// Returns `Err` if `initial_receipt_id` names a receipt the executor
@@ -129,19 +174,19 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
                     "initial receipt not found: {initial_receipt_id}"
                 ))
             })?;
-        let cached_output_tokens = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
+        let cached = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
         debug!(
             program_id = %self.bound_program.program().id(),
             %commitment_id,
             %initial_receipt_id,
-            cached_output_tokens = cached_output_tokens.as_ref().map_or(0, |entry| entry.len()),
+            cached_output_tokens = cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
             cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
             cache_receipts = cache.receipts.len(),
             cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
             "execution cache lookup"
         );
         Ok(ExecutionStart {
-            cached_output_tokens,
+            cached,
             commitment_id,
             initial_state,
         })
@@ -151,6 +196,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         &self,
         commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
         output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
     ) {
         self.execution_cache
             .lock()
@@ -159,6 +205,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
                 self.bound_program.program().id(),
                 commitment_id,
                 Arc::<[u32]>::from(output_tokens),
+                receipt_id,
             );
     }
 
@@ -186,11 +233,17 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         }
     }
 
-    fn lookup_continuation(&mut self, commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>) -> Option<Arc<[u32]>> {
+    fn lookup_continuation(
+        &mut self,
+        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
+    ) -> Option<CachedContinuation> {
         let touch = self.next_touch();
         self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id).map(|entry| {
             entry.last_touch = touch;
-            entry.output_tokens.clone()
+            CachedContinuation {
+                output_tokens: entry.output_tokens.clone(),
+                receipt_id: entry.receipt_id,
+            }
         })
     }
 
@@ -203,6 +256,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         program_id: Cid<Program>,
         commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
         output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
+        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
     ) {
         let continuation_bytes = output_tokens
             .len()
@@ -227,6 +281,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         if let Some(entry) = self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id) {
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
             entry.output_tokens = output_tokens;
+            entry.receipt_id = receipt_id;
             entry.bytes = continuation_bytes;
             entry.last_touch = touch;
             self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
@@ -246,6 +301,7 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
             commitment_id,
             ContinuationEntry {
                 output_tokens,
+                receipt_id,
                 bytes: continuation_bytes,
                 last_touch: touch,
             },
@@ -316,25 +372,28 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
-    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution};
+    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution, TextReceipt};
     use std::sync::Arc;
 
     #[test]
     fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_by_commitment_id() {
         let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
         let commitment_id = Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([7; 32]);
+        let receipt_id = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([9; 32]);
         let expected = Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![4_u32, 5, 6]);
 
         cache.insert_continuation(
             Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
             commitment_id,
             expected.clone(),
+            receipt_id,
         );
 
         let continuation = cache
             .lookup_continuation(commitment_id)
             .expect("continuation should exist");
-        assert_eq!(continuation, expected);
+        assert_eq!(continuation.output_tokens, expected);
+        assert_eq!(continuation.receipt_id, receipt_id);
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -344,6 +403,7 @@ mod tests {
             Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
             Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([1; 32]),
             Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![1_u32, 2, 3]),
+            Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([2; 32]),
         );
         assert!(
             cache
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index e278504..0f97c86 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,9 @@
 //!
 //! 1. **Exact-output replay.** If the request commitment matches a
 //!    previously-served request, the cached output tokens are streamed
-//!    back without touching the model.
+//!    back without touching the model. The cached entry carries the
+//!    receipt CID the original real-decode produced; the runner reports
+//!    the same CID so replays are observationally identical.
 //!
 //! 2. **Prefill.** A single batched call against the bound program's
 //!    [`prefill`](catgrad_llm::runtime::BoundProgramText::prefill) on
@@ -26,8 +28,8 @@
 //! On completion the runner consumes the decoder into a
 //! [`TextState`](catgrad_llm::runtime::TextState), inserts that state
 //! into the receipt store (so future anchored requests can reference
-//! it), and stores the emitted token sequence in the exact-replay
-//! cache.
+//! it), and stores the emitted token sequence + receipt CID in the
+//! exact-replay cache.
 //!
 //! # Why no generic-over-stepper trait
 //!
@@ -40,100 +42,125 @@
 
 use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use crate::state::Invocation;
+use crate::state::{Invocation, StopReason};
 use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::interpreter;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextDecoder, TextExecution, TextPolicy};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextDecoder, TextReceipt};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
-
-#[derive(Default)]
-struct FirstTokenLog {
-    prompt_tokens: usize,
-    cached_output_tokens: usize,
-    first_token_total_ms: u128,
-    exact_replay_hit: bool,
-    session_start_ms: u128,
-}
-
-fn log_first_token(m: FirstTokenLog) {
-    info!(
-        prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
-        cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
-        first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
-        "first token ready"
-    );
-    debug!(
-        prompt_tokens = m.prompt_tokens,
-        cached_output_tokens = m.cached_output_tokens,
-        exact_replay_hit = m.exact_replay_hit,
-        session_start_ms = m.session_start_ms,
-        first_token_total_ms = m.first_token_total_ms,
-        "execute first-token phases"
-    );
+use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
+
+/// Terminal output of a completed decode. Worker maps this onto a
+/// `Termination::Completed` for the actor.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct DecodeOutcome {
+    pub total_tokens: u64,
+    pub stop_reason: StopReason,
+    pub receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
 }
 
 /// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text decoder, runs the decode
 /// loop, and writes the result back to the [`ExecutionContext`] caches.
+///
+/// `cancel` is polled between decode iterations; when triggered, the
+/// loop exits with `StopReason::Cancelled` and the partial post-state is
+/// still receipt-aligned (every step ends with `commit_next` complete).
+/// Cancelled runs do NOT populate the exact-replay cache (they would
+/// poison future identical requests with a partial output) but they DO
+/// populate the receipt store so anchored requests can resume.
 pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     program: &ExecutionContext,
     start: &ExecutionStart,
     invocation: &Invocation,
     stream_batch_size: u32,
+    cancel: &CancellationToken,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+) -> Result<DecodeOutcome, ExecutorError> {
     let started_at = Instant::now();
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1)).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1))
+        .unwrap_or(usize::MAX)
+        .max(1);
     let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
 
-    if let Some(cached_output_tokens) = start.cached_output_tokens.as_deref() {
-        log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
+    if let Some(cached) = start.cached.as_ref() {
+        info!(
             prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens: cached_output_tokens.len(),
-            exact_replay_hit: true,
-            first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            ..Default::default()
+            cached_output_tokens = cached.output_tokens.len(),
+            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+            "first token ready (replay)"
+        );
+        let mut emitted = 0u64;
+        for chunk in cached.output_tokens.chunks(batch_size) {
+            emitted = emitted.saturating_add(chunk.len() as u64);
+            on_progress(emitted, &encode_token_ids(chunk));
+        }
+        return Ok(DecodeOutcome {
+            total_tokens: cached.output_tokens.len() as u64,
+            // Replay is observationally identical to a fresh decode that
+            // hit a stop token at the same position. We don't store the
+            // original stop reason; EndOfSequence is the only honest
+            // default given an exact-output match.
+            stop_reason: StopReason::EndOfSequence,
+            receipt_cid: cached.receipt_id,
         });
-        stream_cached_output(cached_output_tokens, batch_size, on_progress);
-        return Ok(());
     }
 
     let session_start = Instant::now();
     let bound = program.bound_program();
-    let input_tensor =
-        interpreter::tensor(&bound.interpreter().backend, Shape(vec![1, prompt_tokens]), invocation.input_ids.clone())
-            .map_err(|error| {
-                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
-            })?;
+    let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
+        &bound.interpreter().backend,
+        Shape(vec![1, prompt_tokens]),
+        invocation.input_ids.clone(),
+    )
+    .map_err(|error| {
+        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
+    })?;
     let mut decoder: TextDecoder<ExecBackend> =
         Arc::clone(bound).prefill(&start.initial_state, &input_tensor)?;
-    let session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis();
 
-    log_first_token(FirstTokenLog {
+    info!(
         prompt_tokens,
-        first_token_total_ms: started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-        session_start_ms,
-        ..Default::default()
-    });
+        first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+        session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
+        "first token ready"
+    );
 
-    let DecodeOutcome { output_tokens } = run_decode_loop(
+    let DecodeLoopOutput {
+        stop_reason,
+        output_tokens,
+    } = run_decode_loop(
         &mut decoder,
         invocation.max_new_tokens,
         &invocation.stop_token_ids,
         batch_size,
+        cancel,
         &mut on_progress,
     )?;
 
+    let total_tokens = output_tokens.len() as u64;
     let final_state = decoder.into_text_state(start.commitment_id, &output_tokens)?;
+    let receipt_cid = final_state.receipt_id();
     program.cache_receipt(Arc::new(final_state));
-    program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens);
+    // Skip continuation cache on cancellation: an identical future request
+    // expects the deterministic full output, not a partial one. The
+    // receipt store is fine to populate — a real receipt for "we ran this
+    // far" is always honest.
+    if !matches!(stop_reason, StopReason::Cancelled) {
+        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens, receipt_cid);
+    }
 
-    Ok(())
+    Ok(DecodeOutcome {
+        total_tokens,
+        stop_reason,
+        receipt_cid,
+    })
 }
 
-struct DecodeOutcome {
+struct DecodeLoopOutput {
+    stop_reason: StopReason,
     output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
@@ -146,18 +173,25 @@ fn run_decode_loop(
     max_new_tokens: u32,
     stop_token_ids: &[i32],
     batch_size: usize,
+    cancel: &CancellationToken,
     on_progress: &mut impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<DecodeOutcome, ExecutorError> {
+) -> Result<DecodeLoopOutput, ExecutorError> {
     let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
     let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
     let mut generated = 0u64;
+    let mut stop_reason = StopReason::MaxNewTokens;
 
     for _ in 0..max_new_tokens {
+        if cancel.is_cancelled() {
+            stop_reason = StopReason::Cancelled;
+            break;
+        }
         let predicted = decoder.next_token();
         if i32::try_from(predicted)
             .ok()
             .is_some_and(|token| stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
         {
+            stop_reason = StopReason::EndOfSequence;
             break;
         }
         let emitted = decoder.commit_next()?;
@@ -177,47 +211,8 @@ fn run_decode_loop(
         on_progress(generated, &chunk);
     }
 
-    Ok(DecodeOutcome { output_tokens })
-}
-
-/// Build the request [`TextExecution`] commitment from a bound program
-/// + invocation. Used at quote time to compute `commitment_id` before
-/// the runner sees the request.
-pub(crate) fn build_text_execution(
-    program: &ExecutionContext,
-    initial_state_receipt_id: catgrad::cid::Cid<catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt>,
-    invocation: &Invocation,
-    policy: &TextPolicy,
-) -> Result<TextExecution, ExecutorError> {
-    let bound = program.bound_program();
-    let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
-        &bound.interpreter().backend,
-        Shape(vec![1, invocation.input_ids.len()]),
-        invocation.input_ids.clone(),
-    )
-    .map_err(|error| {
-        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
-    })?;
-    // The initial_state TextState is fetched at execution_start; here we
-    // only have its receipt id, which is all `TextExecution::new` needs.
-    Ok(TextExecution::new(
-        bound,
-        initial_state_receipt_id,
-        &input_tensor,
-        policy,
-    )?)
-}
-
-fn stream_cached_output(
-    cached_output_tokens: &[u32],
-    batch_size: usize,
-    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) {
-    let batch_size = batch_size.max(1);
-    let mut emitted = 0u64;
-    for chunk in cached_output_tokens.chunks(batch_size) {
-        emitted = emitted.saturating_add(chunk.len() as u64);
-        let encoded = encode_token_ids(chunk);
-        on_progress(emitted, &encoded);
-    }
+    Ok(DecodeLoopOutput {
+        stop_reason,
+        output_tokens,
+    })
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4f43305
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,278 @@
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::time::Instant;
+
+use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
+use crate::inputs::HuggingFaceLocator;
+use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad::runtime::Program;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    self as pb, Completed as PbCompleted, Failed as PbFailed, GetQuoteRequest,
+    Outcome as PbOutcome, StopReason as PbStopReason,
+};
+use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+pub use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
+
+// =====================================================================
+// Quote validation: turn an incoming `GetQuoteRequest` into the typed
+// inputs the executor needs (program, weights locator, invocation).
+// =====================================================================
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct Invocation {
+    pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
+    pub program: Program,
+    pub weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
+}
+
+impl QuotePlan {
+    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+        supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
+    ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
+        let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
+        if model_id.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
+        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
+            DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
+        } else {
+            requested_revision
+        }
+        .to_string();
+
+        if request.program.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "missing program bytes".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+
+        let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
+            DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
+        } else {
+            request.max_new_tokens
+        };
+        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
+            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
+
+        // Detect requests whose program was built for a dtype this executor
+        // doesn't accept. Every shipped text model tags `empty_state_type`
+        // entries with the model's dtype, so we read the first state tensor's
+        // dtype as the program's dtype. Programs with no state (vision-only
+        // graphs, not part of node's text path today) are accepted: there's
+        // nothing to mismatch on.
+        let program_dtype = program.empty_state_type().first().map(|&(dtype, _)| dtype);
+        if let Some(program_dtype) = program_dtype
+            && !supported_dtypes.contains(&program_dtype)
+        {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
+                request: program_dtype,
+                supported: supported_dtypes.to_vec(),
+            });
+        }
+        // The cache is scoped per-(model, revision, dtype) via HuggingFaceLocator,
+        // so a multi-dtype executor holds an independent bundle for each
+        // dtype it has been asked to serve. Use the program's actual dtype
+        // here, not the executor's preferred default.
+        let request_dtype = program_dtype.unwrap_or_else(|| supported_dtypes[0]);
+
+        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
+            .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
+        if input_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(
+                "prompt is empty after decoding".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        let stop_token_ids = request
+            .stop_token_ids
+            .iter()
+            .copied()
+            .map(|token| {
+                i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                        "stop token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
+                    ))
+                })
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
+        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
+                request.prompt_tokens,
+                input_ids.len()
+            )));
+        }
+        let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
+        if program.max_sequence_length() != expected_max_sequence_length {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
+                program.max_sequence_length()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        Ok(Self {
+            program,
+            weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator::new(
+                model_id.to_string(),
+                requested_revision,
+                request_dtype,
+            ),
+            invocation: Invocation {
+                input_ids,
+                max_new_tokens,
+                stop_token_ids,
+            },
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+// =====================================================================
+// In-memory store of issued quotes. Quotes are short-lived
+// (TTL ~30s); after the matching `Execute` consumes one it's removed.
+// Executions themselves are not tracked — the streaming `Execute` RPC
+// owns everything needed for the request lifecycle.
+// =====================================================================
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct QuoteRecord {
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
+    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
+    pub start: ExecutionStart,
+    pub expires_at: Instant,
+    pub model_id: String,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+pub struct ExecutorState {
+    quotes: HashMap<String, QuoteRecord>,
+}
+
+impl ExecutorState {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self::default()
+    }
+
+    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> String {
+        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
+        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), quote);
+        quote_id
+    }
+
+    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str, now: Instant) -> Result<&QuoteRecord, StateError> {
+        let quote = self
+            .quotes
+            .get(quote_id)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))?;
+        if quote.expires_at <= now {
+            return Err(StateError::QuoteExpired(quote_id.to_string()));
+        }
+        Ok(quote)
+    }
+
+    pub fn remove_quote(&mut self, quote_id: &str) -> Option<QuoteRecord> {
+        self.quotes.remove(quote_id)
+    }
+
+    pub fn prune_expired_quotes(&mut self, now: Instant) -> usize {
+        let before = self.quotes.len();
+        self.quotes.retain(|_, quote| quote.expires_at > now);
+        before - self.quotes.len()
+    }
+}
+
+/// Mint a fresh execution id. Not registered anywhere — under the unified
+/// streaming `Execute` RPC the id only matters for logging/tracing within
+/// the lifetime of one request, never for cross-RPC lookup.
+pub fn new_execution_id() -> String {
+    make_id("exec")
+}
+
+fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
+    format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
+}
+
+// =====================================================================
+// Termination — the worker's authoritative result for one execution.
+// Mirrors the wire `Outcome` shape but keeps the receipt CID typed and
+// the stop reason native.
+// =====================================================================
+
+/// Why the runner stopped emitting tokens.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum StopReason {
+    EndOfSequence,
+    MaxNewTokens,
+    Cancelled,
+}
+
+impl StopReason {
+    pub fn to_pb(self) -> PbStopReason {
+        match self {
+            Self::EndOfSequence => PbStopReason::EndOfSequence,
+            Self::MaxNewTokens => PbStopReason::MaxNewTokens,
+            Self::Cancelled => PbStopReason::Cancelled,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum Termination {
+    Completed {
+        total_tokens: u64,
+        stop_reason: StopReason,
+        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    },
+    Failed {
+        position: u64,
+        error: String,
+    },
+}
+
+impl Termination {
+    pub fn position(&self) -> u64 {
+        match self {
+            Self::Completed { total_tokens, .. } => *total_tokens,
+            Self::Failed { position, .. } => *position,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn is_completed(&self) -> bool {
+        matches!(self, Self::Completed { .. })
+    }
+
+    pub fn into_pb(self) -> PbOutcome {
+        let kind = match self {
+            Self::Completed {
+                total_tokens,
+                stop_reason,
+                receipt_cid,
+            } => pb::outcome::Kind::Completed(PbCompleted {
+                total_tokens,
+                stop_reason: stop_reason.to_pb() as i32,
+                receipt_cid: receipt_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+            }),
+            Self::Failed { position, error } => {
+                pb::outcome::Kind::Failed(PbFailed { position, error })
+            }
+        };
+        PbOutcome { kind: Some(kind) }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 6500169..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/mod.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,8 +0,0 @@
-mod plan;
-mod store;
-
-pub use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
-pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecutionStatus;
-pub use plan::Invocation;
-pub(crate) use plan::QuotePlan;
-pub use store::{ExecutionSnapshot, ExecutorState, QuoteRecord};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index e47f230..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/plan.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,131 +0,0 @@
-use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
-
-use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
-use crate::inputs::HuggingFaceLocator;
-use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad::runtime::Program;
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct Invocation {
-    pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
-pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
-    pub program: Program,
-    pub weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator,
-    pub invocation: Invocation,
-}
-
-impl QuotePlan {
-    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-        supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
-    ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
-        let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
-        if model_id.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-
-        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
-        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
-            DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
-        } else {
-            requested_revision
-        }
-        .to_string();
-
-        if request.program.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing program bytes".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-
-        let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
-            DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
-        } else {
-            request.max_new_tokens
-        };
-        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
-            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
-
-        // Detect requests whose program was built for a dtype this executor
-        // doesn't accept. Every shipped text model tags `empty_state_type`
-        // entries with the model's dtype, so we read the first state tensor's
-        // dtype as the program's dtype. Programs with no state (vision-only
-        // graphs, not part of node's text path today) are accepted: there's
-        // nothing to mismatch on.
-        let program_dtype = program
-            .empty_state_type()
-            .first()
-            .map(|&(dtype, _)| dtype);
-        if let Some(program_dtype) = program_dtype
-            && !supported_dtypes.contains(&program_dtype)
-        {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
-                request: program_dtype,
-                supported: supported_dtypes.to_vec(),
-            });
-        }
-        // The cache is scoped per-(model, revision, dtype) via HuggingFaceLocator,
-        // so a multi-dtype executor holds an independent bundle for each
-        // dtype it has been asked to serve. Use the program's actual dtype
-        // here, not the executor's preferred default.
-        let request_dtype = program_dtype.unwrap_or_else(|| supported_dtypes[0]);
-
-        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
-            .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
-        if input_ids.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(
-                "prompt is empty after decoding".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-        let stop_token_ids = request
-            .stop_token_ids
-            .iter()
-            .copied()
-            .map(|token| {
-                i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-                        "stop token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
-                    ))
-                })
-            })
-            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
-        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
-                request.prompt_tokens,
-                input_ids.len()
-            )));
-        }
-        let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
-        if program.max_sequence_length() != expected_max_sequence_length {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
-                program.max_sequence_length()
-            )));
-        }
-
-        Ok(Self {
-            program,
-            weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator::new(
-                model_id.to_string(),
-                requested_revision,
-                request_dtype,
-            ),
-            invocation: Invocation {
-                input_ids,
-                max_new_tokens,
-                stop_token_ids,
-            },
-        })
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs b/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 01ba835..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/state/store.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,235 +0,0 @@
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::time::Instant;
-
-use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
-use uuid::Uuid;
-
-use super::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub struct QuoteRecord {
-    pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-    pub start: ExecutionStart,
-    pub expires_at: Instant,
-    pub model_id: String,
-}
-
-pub struct ExecutionSnapshot {
-    pub status: ExecutionStatus,
-    pub progress: u64,
-    pub output: Vec<u8>,
-    pub error: Option<String>,
-}
-
-struct ExecutionRecord {
-    status: ExecutionStatus,
-    progress: u64,
-    output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-    error: Option<String>,
-    model_id: String,
-}
-
-#[derive(Default)]
-pub struct ExecutorState {
-    quotes: HashMap<String, QuoteRecord>,
-    executions: HashMap<String, ExecutionRecord>,
-}
-
-impl ExecutorState {
-    pub fn new() -> Self {
-        Self::default()
-    }
-
-    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> String {
-        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
-        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), quote);
-        quote_id
-    }
-
-    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str, now: Instant) -> Result<&QuoteRecord, StateError> {
-        let quote = self
-            .quotes
-            .get(quote_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))?;
-        if quote.expires_at <= now {
-            return Err(StateError::QuoteExpired(quote_id.to_string()));
-        }
-        Ok(quote)
-    }
-
-    pub fn remove_quote(&mut self, quote_id: &str) -> Option<QuoteRecord> {
-        self.quotes.remove(quote_id)
-    }
-
-    pub fn prune_expired_quotes(&mut self, now: Instant) -> usize {
-        let before = self.quotes.len();
-        self.quotes.retain(|_, quote| quote.expires_at > now);
-        before - self.quotes.len()
-    }
-
-    pub fn create_execution(&mut self, model_id: &str) -> String {
-        let execution_id = make_id("exec");
-        self.executions.insert(
-            execution_id.clone(),
-            ExecutionRecord {
-                status: ExecutionStatus::Pending,
-                progress: 0,
-                output: None,
-                error: None,
-                model_id: model_id.to_owned(),
-            },
-        );
-        execution_id
-    }
-
-    pub fn remove_execution(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .remove(execution_id)
-            .map(|_| ())
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn snapshot(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecutionSnapshot, StateError> {
-        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.snapshot())
-    }
-
-    pub fn status_snapshot(
-        &self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-    ) -> Result<(ExecutionStatus, u64), StateError> {
-        let execution = self.execution(execution_id)?;
-        Ok((execution.status, execution.progress))
-    }
-
-    pub fn status(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<ExecutionStatus, StateError> {
-        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.status)
-    }
-
-    pub fn output(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&[u8], StateError> {
-        self.execution(execution_id)?
-            .output
-            .as_deref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::OutputNotAvailable(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    pub fn progress(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<u64, StateError> {
-        Ok(self.execution(execution_id)?.progress)
-    }
-
-    pub fn model_id(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&str, StateError> {
-        Ok(&self.execution(execution_id)?.model_id)
-    }
-
-    pub fn mark_running(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        self.execution_mut(execution_id)?.status = ExecutionStatus::Running;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    pub fn complete_execution(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        output: Option<Vec<u8>>,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        let execution = self.execution_mut(execution_id)?;
-        execution.status = status;
-        execution.error = error;
-
-        if let Some(output) = output {
-            execution.output = Some(output);
-        } else if matches!(status, ExecutionStatus::Completed) {
-            execution.output.get_or_insert_with(Vec::new);
-        }
-
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    pub fn append_output_chunk(
-        &mut self,
-        execution_id: &str,
-        chunk: &[u8],
-        progress: u64,
-    ) -> Result<(), StateError> {
-        let execution = self.execution_mut(execution_id)?;
-        execution.progress = progress;
-        if !chunk.is_empty() {
-            execution
-                .output
-                .get_or_insert_with(Vec::new)
-                .extend_from_slice(chunk);
-        }
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    fn execution(&self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&ExecutionRecord, StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get(execution_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-
-    fn execution_mut(&mut self, execution_id: &str) -> Result<&mut ExecutionRecord, StateError> {
-        self.executions
-            .get_mut(execution_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::ExecutionNotFound(execution_id.to_string()))
-    }
-}
-
-fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
-    format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
-}
-
-impl ExecutionRecord {
-    fn snapshot(&self) -> ExecutionSnapshot {
-        ExecutionSnapshot {
-            status: self.status,
-            progress: self.progress,
-            output: self.output.clone().unwrap_or_default(),
-            error: self.error.clone(),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use proptest::collection::vec;
-    use proptest::prelude::*;
-
-    proptest! {
-        #[test]
-        fn append_output_chunk_accumulates_bytes_and_latest_progress(
-            updates in vec((any::<u64>(), vec(any::<u8>(), 0..16)), 0..32)
-        ) {
-            let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-            let execution_id = state.create_execution("");
-
-            let mut expected_output = Vec::new();
-            let mut expected_progress = 0;
-
-            for (progress, chunk) in &updates {
-                state.append_output_chunk(&execution_id, chunk, *progress).unwrap();
-                expected_progress = *progress;
-                expected_output.extend_from_slice(chunk);
-            }
-
-            let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
-            prop_assert_eq!(snapshot.progress, expected_progress);
-            prop_assert_eq!(snapshot.output, expected_output);
-        }
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn snapshot_defaults_missing_output_to_empty() {
-        let mut state = ExecutorState::new();
-        let execution_id = state.create_execution("");
-
-        let snapshot = state.snapshot(&execution_id).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(snapshot.status, ExecutionStatus::Pending);
-        assert_eq!(snapshot.progress, 0);
-        assert!(snapshot.output.is_empty());
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 4bf7151..5c943dc 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,18 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
-use crate::runner;
-use crate::state::{ExecutionStatus, Invocation};
+use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use crate::runner;
+use crate::state::{Invocation, Termination};
+use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+    Chunk as PbChunk, ExecuteStreamEvent, execute_stream_event::Event as PbEvent,
+};
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
 use std::time::Instant;
+use tokio::sync::mpsc as tokio_mpsc;
+use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
+use tonic::Status;
 use tracing::warn;
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteWorker {
@@ -19,22 +26,30 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
+    pub model_id: String,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
     pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     pub start: ExecutionStart,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
     pub accepted_at: Instant,
-}
-
-struct WorkerThread {
-    rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
-    executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+    /// Cooperative cancel signal. The runner polls between decode steps.
+    /// The worker also fires it from inside the on_progress callback when
+    /// the per-execution sender returns Err (consumer dropped).
+    pub cancel: CancellationToken,
+    /// Per-execution sender. Worker pushes Chunk frames here as decode
+    /// progresses, and the terminal Outcome at the end. Receiver lives
+    /// with the streaming-RPC consumer; dropping it is the cancel signal.
+    pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>,
+    pub metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
 }
 
 impl ExecuteWorker {
-    pub(crate) fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
+    pub(crate) fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio_mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
-        WorkerThread::spawn(rx, executor_tx);
+        std::thread::Builder::new()
+            .name("hellas-execute-worker".to_string())
+            .spawn(move || worker_loop(rx, executor_tx))
+            .expect("failed to spawn execute worker thread");
         Self { tx }
     }
 
@@ -54,92 +69,130 @@ impl ExecuteWorker {
     }
 }
 
-impl WorkerThread {
-    fn spawn(
-        rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
-        executor_tx: tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-    ) {
-        std::thread::Builder::new()
-            .name("hellas-execute-worker".to_string())
-            .spawn(move || Self { rx, executor_tx }.run())
-            .expect("failed to spawn execute worker thread");
-    }
-
-    fn run(self) {
-        let Self { rx, executor_tx } = self;
-        while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
-            let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
-            let (status, error) =
-                match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
-                    Self::run_job(job, &executor_tx)
-                })) {
-                    Ok(Ok(())) => (ExecutionStatus::Completed, None),
-                    Ok(Err(err)) => {
-                        let msg = format!("{err:#}");
-                        warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
-                        (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
-                    }
-                    Err(panic) => {
-                        let msg =
-                            format!("worker panicked: {}", crate::backend::panic_message(&panic));
-                        warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
-                        (ExecutionStatus::Failed, Some(msg))
-                    }
-                };
-
-            Self::send_completion(&executor_tx, execution_id, status, error);
-        }
-    }
+fn worker_loop(
+    rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
+    executor_tx: tokio_mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
+) {
+    while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
+        let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
+        let model_id = job.model_id.clone();
+        let metrics = Arc::clone(&job.metrics);
+        let sender = job.sender.clone();
+        let cancel = job.cancel.clone();
 
-    fn run_job(
-        job: ExecuteJob,
-        executor_tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let ExecuteJob {
-            execution_id,
-            invocation,
-            execution,
-            start,
-            stream_batch_size,
-            accepted_at,
-        } = job;
-
-        debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
-        debug!(
-            execution_id = %execution_id,
-            commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
-            queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
-            cached_output_tokens = start.cached_output_tokens.as_ref().map_or(0, |tokens| tokens.len()),
-            "execute worker starting"
+        // Track the last reported position so a Failed termination can
+        // honestly report tokens emitted before the error.
+        let position = Arc::new(AtomicU64::new(0));
+        let on_progress = make_on_progress(
+            Arc::clone(&position),
+            sender.clone(),
+            cancel.clone(),
+            execution_id.clone(),
         );
 
-        runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
-            execution.as_ref(),
-            &start,
-            &invocation,
-            stream_batch_size,
-            |progress, chunk| {
-                let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Progress {
-                    execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-                    output_chunk: chunk.to_vec(),
-                    progress,
-                });
+        let termination = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
+            run_job(job, on_progress)
+        })) {
+            Ok(Ok(outcome)) => Termination::Completed {
+                total_tokens: outcome.total_tokens,
+                stop_reason: outcome.stop_reason,
+                receipt_cid: outcome.receipt_cid,
             },
-        )
+            Ok(Err(err)) => {
+                let msg = format!("{err:#}");
+                warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
+                Termination::Failed {
+                    position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
+                    error: msg,
+                }
+            }
+            Err(panic) => {
+                let msg = format!("worker panicked: {}", crate::backend::panic_message(&panic));
+                warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
+                Termination::Failed {
+                    position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
+                    error: msg,
+                }
+            }
+        };
+
+        // Metrics fire on the worker thread — actor doesn't need to know
+        // success/failure, only that the slot is free.
+        let generated = termination.position();
+        if termination.is_completed() {
+            metrics.record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
+        } else {
+            metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
+        }
+
+        // Send the terminal frame; ignore Err (consumer already dropped).
+        let _ = sender.blocking_send(Ok(ExecuteStreamEvent {
+            event: Some(PbEvent::Outcome(termination.into_pb())),
+        }));
+
+        // Signal the actor that the worker is free for the next pending
+        // job. Failure here means the actor is shutting down; nothing to
+        // recover.
+        let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WorkerIdle);
     }
+}
+
+fn run_job(
+    job: ExecuteJob,
+    on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+) -> Result<runner::DecodeOutcome, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
+    let ExecuteJob {
+        execution_id,
+        invocation,
+        execution,
+        start,
+        stream_batch_size,
+        accepted_at,
+        cancel,
+        ..
+    } = job;
+
+    debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
+    debug!(
+        execution_id = %execution_id,
+        commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
+        queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
+        prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
+        cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
+        "execute worker starting"
+    );
 
-    fn send_completion(
-        executor_tx: &tokio::sync::mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
-        execution_id: String,
-        status: ExecutionStatus,
-        error: Option<String>,
-    ) {
-        let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::Complete {
-            execution_id,
-            output: None,
-            status,
-            error,
-        });
+    runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
+        execution.as_ref(),
+        &start,
+        &invocation,
+        stream_batch_size,
+        &cancel,
+        on_progress,
+    )
+}
+
+/// Build the per-chunk callback the runner invokes. It pushes a `Chunk`
+/// frame onto the per-execution sender and, on send failure (consumer
+/// dropped the receiver), fires the cancel token so the runner exits at
+/// the next decode boundary.
+fn make_on_progress(
+    position: Arc<AtomicU64>,
+    sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>,
+    cancel: CancellationToken,
+    execution_id: String,
+) -> impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]) + Send {
+    move |progress: u64, chunk: &[u8]| {
+        position.store(progress, Ordering::Relaxed);
+        let event = ExecuteStreamEvent {
+            event: Some(PbEvent::Chunk(PbChunk {
+                position: progress,
+                tokens: chunk.to_vec(),
+            })),
+        };
+        if sender.blocking_send(Ok(event)).is_err() {
+            debug!(%execution_id, "consumer dropped; cancelling worker");
+            cancel.cancel();
+        }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
index a95b244..3f4adcd 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
@@ -23,47 +23,58 @@ message ExecuteRequest {
   string quote_id = 1;
   optional uint32 stream_batch_size = 2;
 }
-message ExecuteResponse {
-  string execution_id = 1;
-  string quote_id = 2;
-}
 
-message ExecuteStatusRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
-enum ExecutionStatus {
-  UNSPECIFIED = 0;
-  PENDING = 1;
-  RUNNING = 2;
-  COMPLETED = 3;
-  FAILED = 4;
+// =====================================================================
+// Streaming execution events.
+//
+// Wire protocol: zero or more `Chunk` events, terminated by exactly one
+// `Outcome` event, after which the stream ends. There is no late-attach
+// snapshot — the stream IS the execution; clients hold the receiver from
+// `Execute` for the entire lifecycle and dropping it cancels the run.
+// =====================================================================
+
+message ExecuteStreamEvent {
+  oneof event {
+    Chunk chunk = 1;
+    Outcome outcome = 2;
+  }
 }
 
-message ExecuteStatusResponse {
-  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
-  uint64 progress = 2;
+// Incremental token chunk produced during decode.
+message Chunk {
+  // Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  // Little-endian u32 token IDs.
+  bytes tokens = 2;
 }
-message ExecuteSnapshot {
-  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
-  uint64 progress = 2;
-  bytes output = 3;
-  // Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
-  string error = 4;
+
+// Terminal outcome of an execution.
+message Outcome {
+  oneof kind {
+    Completed completed = 1;
+    Failed failed = 2;
+  }
 }
-message ExecuteProgress {
-  ExecutionStatus status = 1;
-  uint64 progress = 2;
-  bytes output_chunk = 3;
-  // Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
-  string error = 4;
+
+message Completed {
+  uint64 total_tokens = 1;
+  StopReason stop_reason = 2;
+  // Cid<TextReceipt> — exactly 32 bytes. Receivers reject other lengths.
+  bytes receipt_cid = 3;
 }
-message ExecuteStreamEvent {
-  oneof event {
-    ExecuteSnapshot snapshot = 1;
-    ExecuteProgress progress = 2;
-  }
+
+message Failed {
+  // Tokens emitted before failure (for honest usage reporting).
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  string error = 2;
 }
 
-message ExecuteResultRequest { string execution_id = 1; }
-message ExecuteResultResponse { bytes output = 1; }
+enum StopReason {
+  STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
+  END_OF_SEQUENCE = 1;
+  MAX_NEW_TOKENS = 2;
+  CANCELLED = 3;
+}
 
 // Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
 // Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have the tokenizer.
@@ -149,7 +160,7 @@ message ListModelsResponse {
 message DecodeTokensRequest {
   string huggingface_model_id = 1;
   string huggingface_revision = 2;
-  // Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as ExecuteStream output).
+  // Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Execute output).
   bytes token_bytes = 3;
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
index 377cdd7..f7a7890 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
@@ -16,10 +16,7 @@ service Execute {
   rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
   rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
   rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
-  rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (ExecuteResponse);
-  rpc ExecuteStatus(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (ExecuteStatusResponse);
-  rpc ExecuteStream(ExecuteStatusRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
-  rpc ExecuteResult(ExecuteResultRequest) returns (ExecuteResultResponse);
+  rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
   rpc GetStats(GetStatsRequest) returns (GetStatsResponse);
   rpc GetModelStats(GetModelStatsRequest) returns (GetModelStatsResponse);
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 633a750..8e73e3c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -10,9 +10,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use crate::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStatusRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-};
+use crate::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 
 pub type ExecuteEventStream =
     Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
@@ -81,17 +79,7 @@ where
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let execution_id = self
-            .client
-            .execute(request)
-            .await?
-            .into_inner()
-            .execution_id;
-        let stream = self
-            .client
-            .execute_stream(ExecuteStatusRequest { execution_id })
-            .await?
-            .into_inner();
+        let stream = self.client.execute(request).await?.into_inner();
         Ok(Box::pin(stream))
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 1e95c84..9366b26 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,4 @@
 use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
-use catgrad::abstract_interpreter::types::InterpreterError;
-use catgrad::interpreter::backend::BackendError;
 use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic::Status;
@@ -31,10 +29,6 @@ pub enum StateError {
     QuoteNotFound(String),
     #[error("quote expired: {0}")]
     QuoteExpired(String),
-    #[error("execution not found: {0}")]
-    ExecutionNotFound(String),
-    #[error("output not available: {0}")]
-    OutputNotAvailable(String),
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug, Error)]
@@ -51,10 +45,6 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     ModelAssets(#[from] ModelAssetsError),
     #[error("LLM error: {0}")]
     Llm(#[from] LLMError),
-    #[error("interpreter error: {0}")]
-    Interpreter(#[from] InterpreterError),
-    #[error("backend error: {0:?}")]
-    Backend(BackendError),
     #[error("weights not ready for {0}")]
     WeightsNotReady(String),
     #[error("weights error: {0}")]
@@ -70,10 +60,6 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
         request: catgrad::prelude::Dtype,
         supported: Vec<catgrad::prelude::Dtype>,
     },
-    #[error("no output from graph")]
-    NoOutput,
-    #[error("unexpected output value")]
-    UnexpectedOutput,
     #[error(transparent)]
     State(#[from] StateError),
 }
@@ -99,23 +85,16 @@ impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
             },
 
             ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
-            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::OutputNotAvailable(_))
             | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
 
             ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
 
-            ExecutorError::State(
-                StateError::QuoteNotFound(_) | StateError::ExecutionNotFound(_),
-            ) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
+            ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
 
             ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
             | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
             | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
-            | ExecutorError::Interpreter(_)
-            | ExecutorError::Backend(_)
-            | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_)
-            | ExecutorError::NoOutput
-            | ExecutorError::UnexpectedOutput => tonic::Code::Internal,
+            | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => tonic::Code::Internal,
         };
         Status::new(code, err.to_string())
     }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 2687835..1ad5b58 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+use crate::encode_token_ids;
+use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::helpers::{
     ToolUseStep, parse_lfm2_tool_calls, parse_olmo3_tool_calls, parse_qwen3_5_tool_calls,
@@ -7,16 +9,14 @@ use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{
     RenderChatTemplateOptions, get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template,
 };
-use catgrad_llm::{Detokenizer, LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
-use crate::encode_token_ids;
-use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
+use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
 use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens};
 use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
-use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 
 pub struct ModelAssets {
     model: ModelSpec,
@@ -73,10 +73,6 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn dtype(&self) -> Dtype {
-        self.dtype
-    }
-
     pub fn build_quote_request(
         &self,
         prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
@@ -157,10 +153,6 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
-    pub fn create_detokenizer(&self, stop_token_ids: &[i32]) -> Detokenizer<'_> {
-        Detokenizer::from_tokenizer(&self.tokenizer, stop_token_ids)
-    }
-
     pub fn decode_tokens(&self, token_ids: &[u32]) -> Result<String> {
         self.tokenizer
             .decode(token_ids, false)
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
index 5b22451..e1fca63 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/hf.rs
@@ -3,12 +3,10 @@ use std::path::PathBuf;
 use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiBuilder;
 use hf_hub::{Repo, RepoType};
 
-use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
+use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 
-pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(
-    model: &ModelSpec,
-) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
+pub(super) fn get_model_metadata_files(model: &ModelSpec) -> Result<(PathBuf, PathBuf, PathBuf)> {
     let mut builder = ApiBuilder::from_env();
     let env_token = std::env::var("HF_TOKEN")
         .ok()
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index ebb23cc..afd4111 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -54,8 +54,6 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: TokenizerError,
     },
-    #[error("model does not expose a chat template")]
-    MissingChatTemplate,
     #[error("failed to prepare prompt request")]
     PreparePromptRequest {
         #[source]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
index ee8d508..441a497 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
@@ -63,151 +63,112 @@ impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteRequest {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub execution_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteStatusRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub execution_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStatusRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteStatusRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteStatusRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteStatusResponse {
-    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
-    pub status: i32,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub progress: u64,
+pub struct ExecuteStreamEvent {
+    #[prost(oneof = "execute_stream_event::Event", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub event: ::core::option::Option<execute_stream_event::Event>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStatusResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStatusResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteStatusResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteStatusResponse".into()
+/// Nested message and enum types in `ExecuteStreamEvent`.
+pub mod execute_stream_event {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Event {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Chunk(super::Chunk),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Outcome(super::Outcome),
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteSnapshot {
-    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
-    pub status: i32,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub progress: u64,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteSnapshot {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteSnapshot";
+impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStreamEvent {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStreamEvent";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteSnapshot".into()
+        "hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteSnapshot".into()
+        "/hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
     }
 }
+/// Incremental token chunk produced during decode.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteProgress {
-    #[prost(enumeration = "ExecutionStatus", tag = "1")]
-    pub status: i32,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub progress: u64,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub output_chunk: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// Populated when status is FAILED; empty otherwise.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+pub struct Chunk {
+    /// Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub position: u64,
+    /// Little-endian u32 token IDs.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
+    pub tokens: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteProgress {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteProgress";
+impl ::prost::Name for Chunk {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Chunk";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteProgress".into()
+        "hellas.Chunk".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteProgress".into()
+        "/hellas.Chunk".into()
     }
 }
+/// Terminal outcome of an execution.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteStreamEvent {
-    #[prost(oneof = "execute_stream_event::Event", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub event: ::core::option::Option<execute_stream_event::Event>,
+pub struct Outcome {
+    #[prost(oneof = "outcome::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<outcome::Kind>,
 }
-/// Nested message and enum types in `ExecuteStreamEvent`.
-pub mod execute_stream_event {
+/// Nested message and enum types in `Outcome`.
+pub mod outcome {
     #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Event {
+    pub enum Kind {
         #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Snapshot(super::ExecuteSnapshot),
+        Completed(super::Completed),
         #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Progress(super::ExecuteProgress),
+        Failed(super::Failed),
     }
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStreamEvent {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStreamEvent";
+impl ::prost::Name for Outcome {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Outcome";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+        "hellas.Outcome".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+        "/hellas.Outcome".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteResultRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub execution_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+pub struct Completed {
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub total_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "StopReason", tag = "2")]
+    pub stop_reason: i32,
+    /// Cid<TextReceipt> — exactly 32 bytes. Receivers reject other lengths.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteResultRequest";
+impl ::prost::Name for Completed {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Completed";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteResultRequest".into()
+        "hellas.Completed".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteResultRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.Completed".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteResultResponse {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+pub struct Failed {
+    /// Tokens emitted before failure (for honest usage reporting).
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub position: u64,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteResultResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteResultResponse";
+impl ::prost::Name for Failed {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Failed";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteResultResponse".into()
+        "hellas.Failed".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteResultResponse".into()
+        "/hellas.Failed".into()
     }
 }
 /// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
@@ -398,7 +359,7 @@ pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
     pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
     pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as ExecuteStream output).
+    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Execute output).
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
     pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
@@ -538,35 +499,32 @@ impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
 }
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
 #[repr(i32)]
-pub enum ExecutionStatus {
+pub enum StopReason {
     Unspecified = 0,
-    Pending = 1,
-    Running = 2,
-    Completed = 3,
-    Failed = 4,
+    EndOfSequence = 1,
+    MaxNewTokens = 2,
+    Cancelled = 3,
 }
-impl ExecutionStatus {
+impl StopReason {
     /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
     ///
     /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
     /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
     pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
         match self {
-            Self::Unspecified => "UNSPECIFIED",
-            Self::Pending => "PENDING",
-            Self::Running => "RUNNING",
-            Self::Completed => "COMPLETED",
-            Self::Failed => "FAILED",
+            Self::Unspecified => "STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::EndOfSequence => "END_OF_SEQUENCE",
+            Self::MaxNewTokens => "MAX_NEW_TOKENS",
+            Self::Cancelled => "CANCELLED",
         }
     }
     /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
     pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
         match value {
-            "UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
-            "PENDING" => Some(Self::Pending),
-            "RUNNING" => Some(Self::Running),
-            "COMPLETED" => Some(Self::Completed),
-            "FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
+            "STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "END_OF_SEQUENCE" => Some(Self::EndOfSequence),
+            "MAX_NEW_TOKENS" => Some(Self::MaxNewTokens),
+            "CANCELLED" => Some(Self::Cancelled),
             _ => None,
         }
     }
@@ -1260,7 +1218,7 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ExecuteResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::ExecuteStreamEvent>>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -1275,80 +1233,8 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/Execute");
             let mut req = request.into_request();
             req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "Execute"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn execute_status(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ExecuteStatusResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteStatus",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ExecuteStatus"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn execute_stream(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::ExecuteStreamEvent>>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteStream",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ExecuteStream"));
             self.inner.server_streaming(req, path, codec).await
         }
-        pub async fn execute_result(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteResultRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ExecuteResultResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteResult",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ExecuteResult"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
         pub async fn get_stats(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetStatsRequest>,
@@ -1450,37 +1336,16 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
-        async fn execute(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::ExecuteResponse>, tonic::Status>;
-        async fn execute_status(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ExecuteStatusResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        /// Server streaming response type for the ExecuteStream method.
-        type ExecuteStreamStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
+        /// Server streaming response type for the Execute method.
+        type ExecuteStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
                 Item = std::result::Result<super::ExecuteStreamEvent, tonic::Status>,
             >
             + std::marker::Send
             + 'static;
-        async fn execute_stream(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<Self::ExecuteStreamStream>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn execute_result(
+        async fn execute(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteResultRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ExecuteResultResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
+            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<Self::ExecuteStream>, tonic::Status>;
         async fn get_stats(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
@@ -1801,111 +1666,23 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                 "/hellas.Execute/Execute" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct ExecuteSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Execute> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ExecuteRequest>
-                    for ExecuteSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ExecuteResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::execute(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ExecuteSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteStatus" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ExecuteStatusSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>
-                    for ExecuteStatusSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ExecuteStatusResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::execute_status(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ExecuteStatusSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteStream" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ExecuteStreamSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
                         T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::ServerStreamingService<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>
-                    for ExecuteStreamSvc<T> {
+                    > tonic::server::ServerStreamingService<super::ExecuteRequest>
+                    for ExecuteSvc<T> {
                         type Response = super::ExecuteStreamEvent;
-                        type ResponseStream = T::ExecuteStreamStream;
+                        type ResponseStream = T::ExecuteStream;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteStatusRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::execute_stream(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Execute>::execute(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1916,7 +1693,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ExecuteStreamSvc(inner);
+                        let method = ExecuteSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -1932,51 +1709,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/ExecuteResult" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ExecuteResultSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ExecuteResultRequest>
-                    for ExecuteResultSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ExecuteResultResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteResultRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::execute_result(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ExecuteResultSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
                 "/hellas.Execute/GetStats" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct GetStatsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs b/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs
index f175964..ac1a88c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/spec.rs
@@ -86,10 +86,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[test]
     fn rejects_empty_id() {
-        assert_eq!(
-            ModelSpec::parse("").unwrap_err(),
-            ModelSpecError::EmptyId,
-        );
+        assert_eq!(ModelSpec::parse("").unwrap_err(), ModelSpecError::EmptyId,);
         assert_eq!(
             ModelSpec::parse("@main").unwrap_err(),
             ModelSpecError::EmptyId,
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 401f074..60a78dd 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -29,6 +29,7 @@
     cargo-outdated
     cargo-sort
     skopeo
+    pi-coding-agent
   ];
 
   envShellHook = ''
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index 5350936..70777d3 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -160,12 +160,12 @@
   # Drives the gateway through pi-coding-agent and verifies the full agentic
   # loop. The model must call the bash tool to read a file whose contents it
   # could not otherwise know, then surface those contents in its final answer.
-  # Captured artifacts (always, even on failure): pi stdout, executor journal,
-  # gateway journal — named with the test suffix so both runs can coexist.
+  # Uses the gateway's built-in `--pi` switch: hellas-cli writes the provider
+  # extension itself and supervises the pi child, so no separate client node
+  # or hand-written extension is needed.
   mkToolUseTest = {
     suffix,
     api,
-    baseUrlPath,
   }:
     pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
       name = "hellas-gateway-tool-use-${suffix}";
@@ -178,66 +178,58 @@
         # Observed OOM kernel panic at 6 GB AND 8 GB (DHT thread alloc).
         memorySize = 12288;
       };
-      nodes.gateway = mkGatewayNode {hfHome = qwenHfHome;};
-      nodes.client = _: {
+      # Gateway node also runs pi (via `--pi`), so it needs pi-coding-agent.
+      nodes.gateway = _: {
         config = lib.mkMerge [
           baseNode
           {
             environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
             virtualisation.cores = 2;
-            virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
+            virtualisation.memorySize = 3072;
           }
         ];
       };
 
       testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
         executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-        gatewayAddr = (lib.head nodes.gateway.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-        piExtension = pkgs.writeText "hellas-pi-extension-${suffix}.js" ''
-          export default function (pi) {
-            pi.registerProvider("hellas", {
-              baseUrl: "http://${gatewayAddr}:${toString gatewayPort}${baseUrlPath}",
-              apiKey: "unused",
-              api: "${api}",
-              models: [{
-                id: "${qwenModel}",
-                name: "Qwen3 0.6B (Hellas)",
-                reasoning: false,
-                input: ["text"],
-                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
-                contextWindow: 32768,
-                maxTokens: 1024,
-              }],
-            });
-          }
-        '';
         marker = "hellas-tool-loop-works";
       in ''
         start_all()
-        ${bootGateway executorAddr}
-
-        # The prompt asks the model to run a specific bash command and relay
-        # exactly what it printed — the bash tool is the only way to surface
-        # the marker, and pass-through phrasing keeps small models on-rails.
-        # Run pi without raising on non-zero exit so we still capture logs below.
-        (pi_status, _) = client.execute(
-            "pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${qwenModel}"
-            " -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
-            " 'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
-            " > /tmp/pi-out.txt 2>&1"
+        executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+        gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+        executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+            "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
+        ).strip()
+
+        gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
+            f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+        )
+
+        # Run gateway with --pi: gateway binds, spawns pi, exits when pi exits.
+        # Trailing args after `--` are forwarded to pi.
+        (pi_status, _) = gateway.execute(
+            f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway"
+            f" --host=127.0.0.1 --port=${toString gatewayPort}"
+            f" --retries=1"
+            f" --node-id {executor_node_id}"
+            f" --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+            f" --force-model ${qwenModel}"
+            f" --pi --pi-api ${api}"
+            f" -- -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
+            f" 'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
+            f" > /tmp/pi-out.txt 2>&1"
         )
 
         # Always dump the transcripts into the build log; `nix log <drv>`
         # keeps them accessible whether the test passes or fails.
-        print("==== pi output (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(client.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-out.txt"))
+        print("==== pi+gateway output (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-out.txt"))
         print("==== executor journal (${suffix}) ====")
         print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
-        print("==== gateway journal (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(gateway.succeed("journalctl -u hellas-gateway.service --no-pager -o cat"))
 
         assert pi_status == 0, f"pi exited with status {pi_status}"
-        client.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi-out.txt")
+        gateway.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi-out.txt")
       '';
     };
 in {
@@ -311,13 +303,9 @@ in {
   gateway-tool-use-openai = mkToolUseTest {
     suffix = "openai";
     api = "openai-completions";
-    # OpenAI SDK appends `/chat/completions` to baseUrl; we point it at our /v1 prefix.
-    baseUrlPath = "/v1";
   };
   gateway-tool-use-anthropic = mkToolUseTest {
     suffix = "anthropic";
     api = "anthropic-messages";
-    # Anthropic SDK appends `/v1/messages` itself; baseUrl stays at the host.
-    baseUrlPath = "";
   };
 }

From 99d129bf9172c886cd5fbad743eccd251aa71a38 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:13:54 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 064/105] refactor(errors): typed From impls; collapse
 decode_tokens nesting

- rpc: add From<ModelAssetsError> for Status and From<TokenBytesError>
  for Status. Factor model_assets_status_code / executor_status_code
  helpers so the impls compose without duplicating the per-variant
  code-mapping table.
- rpc: add ExecutorError::TokenBytes(#[from] TokenBytesError) so
  decode_token_ids can use ? from executor code.
- executor handle.rs: decode_tokens collapses a 4-deep nested match
  (7x duplicated Status::internal(format!(...))) into a flat ? chain
  inside a small decode closure. The first-message path uses .next()..??
  to chain Option/Result unwrapping; gRPC-stream Err is propagated
  without wrapping (it's already a Status).
- executor state.rs: drop the InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string())
  wrap; the new From impl propagates via ExecutorError::TokenBytes.
- cli text_output.rs / monitor.rs: swap two anyhow!("...: {err}")
  flatten sites for .context("..."); preserves the error chain.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs     |  3 +-
 crates/cli/src/text_output.rs          |  2 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs | 57 ++++++++-------------
 crates/executor/src/state.rs           |  3 +-
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                | 69 +++++++++++++++-----------
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                  |  6 +++
 6 files changed, 70 insertions(+), 70 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 4554921..d3dc26e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -318,6 +318,5 @@ fn decode_endpoint_id(raw_id: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<EndpointId> {
     let bytes: [u8; 32] = raw_id
         .try_into()
         .map_err(|_| anyhow::anyhow!("invalid endpoint id length: {}", raw_id.len()))?;
-    EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes)
-        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("invalid endpoint id bytes: {err}"))
+    EndpointId::from_bytes(&bytes).context("invalid endpoint id bytes")
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
index 13a88ee..253e61f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/text_output.rs
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ impl TextOutputDecoder {
     /// bytes of a multi-byte UTF-8 character.
     pub fn push_bytes(&mut self, bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<String> {
         let token_ids: Vec<i32> = decode_token_ids(bytes)
-            .map_err(|err| anyhow!("failed to decode streamed output batch: {err}"))?
+            .context("failed to decode streamed output batch")?
             .into_iter()
             .map(|token| {
                 i32::try_from(token)
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index f4f09ae..57eeca5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -158,8 +158,7 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         let first = stream
             .next()
             .await
-            .ok_or_else(|| Status::invalid_argument("empty stream"))?
-            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("stream error: {e}")))?;
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::invalid_argument("empty stream"))??;
 
         let model_spec = if first.huggingface_revision.is_empty() {
             first.huggingface_model_id.clone()
@@ -172,48 +171,36 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         // Tokenizer-only path. The dtype is irrelevant for `decode_tokens`;
         // F32 is just the cheapest valid value for the model-graph build that
         // `ModelAssets::load` does for EOS-id extraction.
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)
-            .map_err(|e| Status::internal(format!("failed to load model: {e}")))?;
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32)?;
 
-        // Process the first message's tokens too.
         let output_stream = async_stream::stream! {
-            // Decode first message's tokens.
+            let decode = |bytes: &[u8]| -> Result<DecodeTokensResponse, Status> {
+                let ids = decode_token_ids(bytes)?;
+                let text = assets.decode_tokens(&ids)?;
+                Ok(DecodeTokensResponse { text })
+            };
+
             if !first.token_bytes.is_empty() {
-                match decode_token_ids(&first.token_bytes) {
-                    Ok(ids) => match assets.decode_tokens(&ids) {
-                        Ok(text) => yield Ok(DecodeTokensResponse { text }),
-                        Err(e) => yield Err(Status::internal(format!("decode error: {e}"))),
-                    },
-                    Err(e) => yield Err(Status::internal(format!("invalid token bytes: {e}"))),
-                }
+                yield decode(&first.token_bytes);
             }
 
-            // Process remaining messages.
             tokio::pin!(stream);
             while let Some(result) = stream.next().await {
-                match result {
-                    Ok(req) => {
-                        if req.token_bytes.is_empty() {
-                            continue;
-                        }
-                        match decode_token_ids(&req.token_bytes) {
-                            Ok(ids) => match assets.decode_tokens(&ids) {
-                                Ok(text) => yield Ok(DecodeTokensResponse { text }),
-                                Err(e) => {
-                                    yield Err(Status::internal(format!("decode error: {e}")));
-                                    break;
-                                }
-                            },
-                            Err(e) => {
-                                yield Err(Status::internal(format!("invalid token bytes: {e}")));
-                                break;
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
-                    Err(e) => {
-                        yield Err(Status::internal(format!("stream error: {e}")));
+                let req = match result {
+                    Ok(req) => req,
+                    Err(status) => {
+                        yield Err(status);
                         break;
                     }
+                };
+                if req.token_bytes.is_empty() {
+                    continue;
+                }
+                let response = decode(&req.token_bytes);
+                let stop = response.is_err();
+                yield response;
+                if stop {
+                    break;
                 }
             }
         };
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 4f43305..ce8ccb1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -93,8 +93,7 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         // here, not the executor's preferred default.
         let request_dtype = program_dtype.unwrap_or_else(|| supported_dtypes[0]);
 
-        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)
-            .map_err(|error| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(error.to_string()))?;
+        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)?;
         if input_ids.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(
                 "prompt is empty after decoding".to_string(),
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 9366b26..9381162 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use crate::TokenBytesError;
 use crate::model::ModelAssetsError;
 use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
 use thiserror::Error;
@@ -53,6 +54,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     PolicyDenied(String),
     #[error("invalid token payload: {0}")]
     InvalidTokenPayload(String),
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    TokenBytes(#[from] TokenBytesError),
     #[error(
         "program was built for dtype {request:?} but this executor only supports {supported:?}; rebuild the program at one of the supported dtypes or run an executor with --dtype {request:?} in its supported set"
     )]
@@ -64,38 +67,44 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     State(#[from] StateError),
 }
 
-impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
-    fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
-        let code = match &err {
-            ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
-
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_) | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_) => {
-                tonic::Code::InvalidArgument
-            }
-
-            ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. } => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
-
-            ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => match model_err {
-                ModelAssetsError::Spec(_)
-                | ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
-                | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. } => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
-                _ => tonic::Code::Internal,
-            },
-
-            ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
-            | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
+fn model_assets_status_code(err: &ModelAssetsError) -> tonic::Code {
+    match err {
+        ModelAssetsError::Spec(_)
+        | ModelAssetsError::ParseModelConfig { .. }
+        | ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { .. }
+        | ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { .. }
+        | ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { .. } => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+        _ => tonic::Code::Internal,
+    }
+}
 
-            ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
+fn executor_status_code(err: &ExecutorError) -> tonic::Code {
+    match err {
+        ExecutorError::QueueFull { .. } => tonic::Code::ResourceExhausted,
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)
+        | ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(_)
+        | ExecutorError::TokenBytes(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
+        ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. } => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
+        ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => model_assets_status_code(model_err),
+        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
+        | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
+        ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
+        ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
+        ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
+        | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
+        | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
+        | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => tonic::Code::Internal,
+    }
+}
 
-            ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
+impl From<ModelAssetsError> for Status {
+    fn from(err: ModelAssetsError) -> Self {
+        Status::new(model_assets_status_code(&err), err.to_string())
+    }
+}
 
-            ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
-            | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
-            | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
-            | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => tonic::Code::Internal,
-        };
-        Status::new(code, err.to_string())
+impl From<ExecutorError> for Status {
+    fn from(err: ExecutorError) -> Self {
+        Status::new(executor_status_code(&err), err.to_string())
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 2784805..5bbbd0e 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -50,6 +50,12 @@ impl std::fmt::Display for TokenBytesError {
 
 impl std::error::Error for TokenBytesError {}
 
+impl From<TokenBytesError> for tonic::Status {
+    fn from(err: TokenBytesError) -> Self {
+        tonic::Status::invalid_argument(err.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
 pub fn encode_token_ids(token_ids: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
     let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(token_ids.len() * TOKEN_BYTES_LEN);
     for token_id in token_ids {

From 84dddd2bda3bf56f6074adfa1e00d911118d2a5c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:32:02 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 065/105] feat(provenance): expose commitment/program/receipt
 CIDs as HTTP headers + SSE events
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Threads catgrad execution provenance from the executor to HTTP gateway clients
across two boundaries.

**Executor → gateway** (tonic): mirrors the existing OTel W3C trace-context
propagation pattern. Server-side attaches commitment_id + program_id to
`Response::metadata_mut()` for both unary `get_quote` and the streaming
`execute` initial metadata; client-side `RemoteExecuteDriver` extracts them
before `into_inner()`. The local mpsc path (`ExecutorHandle`) carries the
same struct alongside its event receiver. Receipt continues to flow via the
existing `Completed.receipt_cid` proto field.

**Gateway → HTTP client**: a new `tower::Layer` (`ProvenanceLayer`) wraps the
axum router. Handlers insert `ExecutionProvenance` and (for buffered
responses) `Cid<TextReceipt>` into `response.extensions_mut()`; the layer
lifts both into `x-hellas-commitment-id` / `x-hellas-program-id` /
`x-hellas-receipt-id` headers on the way out. Cross-cutting; no
per-handler header-attachment boilerplate.

For SSE responses the receipt is unknown at header-flush time, so the three
SSE handlers (openai, anthropic, plain) also emit named in-band events:
`event: hellas-provenance` first, `event: hellas-receipt` immediately before
each protocol's terminal frame. This covers browser `EventSource` consumers
which can't read response headers or HTTP trailers.

New module `hellas_rpc::provenance` owns the wire-format primitives:
`ExecutionProvenance` struct, header/metadata key constants, hex
encoding/decoding, and `MetadataMap` round-trip helpers. Bytes-based so the
rpc crate doesn't pull catgrad into its `client` feature; callers
reconstitute typed `Cid<T>` at their boundary.

`ExecutionRequest` now exposes `prepare()` separately from `stream()` so the
gateway can read pre-flight provenance off the resulting `PreparedExecution`
before any stream events flow.

Tests: provenance round-trip (encode/decode, missing/malformed key
handling), `ProvenanceLayer::apply_provenance_headers` unit coverage, plus
an end-to-end Router test using `tower::ServiceExt::oneshot` that confirms
extensions become headers through the full axum stack.
---
 Cargo.lock                                    |   1 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  |  36 ++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |  34 ++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     |  39 +++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      |  48 +++-
 .../src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs  | 217 ++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      |  24 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  85 +++++--
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  56 +++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  68 ++++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |  30 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |  42 +++-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |   1 +
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                  | 203 ++++++++++++++++
 16 files changed, 790 insertions(+), 109 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index a72c0fb..ced7c17 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2381,6 +2381,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio-stream",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-iroh-transport",
+ "tower",
  "tracing",
  "tracing-opentelemetry",
  "tracing-subscriber",
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index c1f43df..9a6c241 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 futures = "0.3"
 async-stream = "0.3"
 axum = "0.8"
+tower = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["util"] }
 prometheus-client = "0.24"
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index d1f5f1e..1d1da89 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
+use super::{
+    next_id, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_event_data,
+    sse_response,
+};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
@@ -37,9 +40,15 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    sse_response(stream! {
+    let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
+    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
+        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
+            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
+        }
+
         // message_start always first.
         let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
             message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
@@ -151,7 +160,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             Outcome::Completed {
                 stop_reason,
                 total_tokens,
-                ..
+                receipt_cid,
             } => {
                 let final_stop_reason = if has_tools {
                     let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
@@ -190,13 +199,18 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                         ),
                     },
                 ));
+                yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
                 yield Ok(sse_event_data(
                     "message_stop",
                     &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
                 ));
             }
         }
-    })
+    });
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response
 }
 
 fn text_block_events(index: u32, text: &str) -> Vec<Event> {
@@ -273,6 +287,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
     let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
     let stream = prepared.stream();
@@ -301,12 +316,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason) = match outcome {
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
         Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            ..
-        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason),
+            receipt_cid,
+        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid),
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
             return super::json_error(
@@ -341,7 +356,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         ))
         .build();
 
-    Json(response).into_response()
+    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response
 }
 
 /// Convert a parsed tool-use step into Anthropic content blocks.
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 48c32a4..8849cfe 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ mod anthropic;
 mod openai;
 mod pi;
 mod plain;
+mod provenance_layer;
 mod state;
 
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
@@ -12,7 +13,10 @@ use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use axum::routing::post;
 use axum::{Json, Router};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, encode_hex};
 use futures::Stream;
 use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
@@ -48,6 +52,7 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub pi: bool,
     pub pi_bin: String,
     pub pi_api: String,
+    pub pi_log: Option<std::path::PathBuf>,
     pub pi_args: Vec<String>,
 }
 
@@ -58,7 +63,8 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         .route("/v1/chat/completions", post(openai::handle))
         .route("/v1/messages", post(anthropic::handle))
         .route("/v1/completions", post(plain::handle))
-        .with_state(state.clone());
+        .with_state(state.clone())
+        .layer(provenance_layer::ProvenanceLayer);
 
     let addr = format!("{}:{}", options.host, options.port);
     let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
@@ -116,12 +122,16 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         };
         let base_url = format!("http://{host}:{}{path}", bound_addr.port());
         info!("spawning pi with provider baseUrl {base_url} (api={})", options.pi_api);
+        if let Some(path) = options.pi_log.as_deref() {
+            info!("pi stdout/stderr -> {}", path.display());
+        }
         Some(pi::spawn(
             &base_url,
             model,
             &options.pi_api,
             &options.pi_bin,
             &options.pi_args,
+            options.pi_log.as_deref(),
         )?)
     } else {
         None
@@ -205,6 +215,28 @@ fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
     Event::default().event(event).data(data)
 }
 
+/// Initial in-band SSE event carrying the request commitment + program
+/// CIDs. Browser `EventSource` consumers pick this up via
+/// `addEventListener("hellas-provenance", …)` since they can't read
+/// HTTP response headers.
+fn provenance_sse_event(prov: &ExecutionProvenance) -> Event {
+    sse_event_data(
+        "hellas-provenance",
+        &json!({
+            "commitment_id": encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id),
+            "program_id":    encode_hex(&prov.program_id),
+        }),
+    )
+}
+
+/// Terminal in-band SSE event carrying the execution receipt CID. Emitted
+/// once per successful run, immediately before the protocol's terminal
+/// frame (`[DONE]` / `message_stop`). Skipped on `Outcome::Failed` since
+/// no verifiable receipt was produced.
+fn receipt_sse_event(cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Event {
+    sse_event_data("hellas-receipt", &json!({ "receipt_id": cid.to_string() }))
+}
+
 fn next_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
     let n = NEXT_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
     format!("{prefix}-{n}")
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 126392a..6976616 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
+use super::{
+    next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_data,
+    sse_response,
+};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
@@ -42,9 +45,18 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
     let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    sse_response(stream! {
+    let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
+    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
+        // Initial in-band provenance frame for browser EventSource clients
+        // (which can't read response headers). Skipped when provenance is
+        // unknown pre-flight (e.g. RemoteDiscovery — quote happens lazily).
+        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
+            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
+        }
+
         // Initial role frame.
         yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
             &id,
@@ -127,7 +139,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             Outcome::Completed {
                 stop_reason,
                 total_tokens,
-                ..
+                receipt_cid,
             } => {
                 let finish = if has_tools {
                     let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
@@ -189,10 +201,15 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
                     yield Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk));
                 }
 
+                yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
                 yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
             }
         }
-    })
+    });
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response
 }
 
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
@@ -201,6 +218,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
     let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
     let stream = prepared.stream();
@@ -229,12 +247,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason) = match outcome {
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
         Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            ..
-        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason),
+            receipt_cid,
+        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid),
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
             return super::json_error(
@@ -277,7 +295,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         )))
         .build();
 
-    Json(response).into_response()
+    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response
 }
 
 fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason, has_tool_calls: bool) -> openai::FinishReason {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index 70645e8..a8c5652 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
+use super::{
+    next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_data,
+    sse_response,
+};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::json;
@@ -32,13 +37,19 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("cmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    sse_response(stream! {
+    let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
+    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
+        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
+            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
+        }
+
         let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let mut finish_reason: Option<openai::FinishReason> = None;
+        let mut completed: Option<(openai::FinishReason, Cid<TextReceipt>)> = None;
         let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
 
         loop {
@@ -58,8 +69,12 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                         .build();
                     yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
                 }
-                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed { stop_reason, .. })))) => {
-                    finish_reason = Some(map_finish_reason(stop_reason));
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
+                    stop_reason,
+                    receipt_cid,
+                    ..
+                })))) => {
+                    completed = Some((map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid));
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. })))) => {
@@ -87,7 +102,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
             })));
-        } else if let Some(reason) = finish_reason {
+        } else if let Some((reason, receipt_cid)) = completed {
             let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
                 .id(id.clone())
                 .object("text_completion".to_string())
@@ -102,10 +117,15 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 ])
                 .build();
             yield Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk));
+            yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
         }
 
         yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
-    })
+    });
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response
 }
 
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
@@ -113,6 +133,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let created = now_unix();
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
     let stream = prepared.stream();
@@ -133,12 +154,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason) = match outcome {
+    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
         Ok(Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            ..
-        }) => (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason)),
+            receipt_cid,
+        }) => (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid),
         Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
             warn!(position, %error, "completion request failed");
             return super::json_error(
@@ -170,7 +191,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         )))
         .build();
 
-    Json(response).into_response()
+    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response
 }
 
 fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason) -> openai::FinishReason {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7443dd1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,217 @@
+//! Tower middleware that lifts `ExecutionProvenance` (and an optional
+//! terminal `Cid<TextReceipt>`) from response extensions into the
+//! `x-hellas-*` HTTP response headers.
+//!
+//! Handlers stay free of header-attachment boilerplate: they insert the
+//! typed values into `response.extensions_mut()` and this layer renders
+//! them as headers on the way out. SSE bodies emit the same data as
+//! in-band events for browser EventSource consumers — those are still
+//! produced by the handlers themselves (the layer can't see into the
+//! body's stream).
+
+use axum::body::Body;
+use axum::http::{HeaderName, HeaderValue, Request, Response};
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use futures::future::BoxFuture;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::{
+    COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, PROGRAM_HEADER, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex,
+};
+use std::task::{Context, Poll};
+use tower::{Layer, Service};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Default)]
+pub(super) struct ProvenanceLayer;
+
+impl<S> Layer<S> for ProvenanceLayer {
+    type Service = ProvenanceService<S>;
+
+    fn layer(&self, inner: S) -> Self::Service {
+        ProvenanceService { inner }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub(super) struct ProvenanceService<S> {
+    inner: S,
+}
+
+impl<S, B> Service<Request<B>> for ProvenanceService<S>
+where
+    S: Service<Request<B>, Response = Response<Body>> + Clone + Send + 'static,
+    S::Future: Send + 'static,
+    B: Send + 'static,
+{
+    type Response = Response<Body>;
+    type Error = S::Error;
+    type Future = BoxFuture<'static, Result<Response<Body>, S::Error>>;
+
+    fn poll_ready(&mut self, cx: &mut Context<'_>) -> Poll<Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+        self.inner.poll_ready(cx)
+    }
+
+    fn call(&mut self, request: Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+        // Standard tower/axum cloning idiom: own a "ready" clone of the
+        // inner service for the spawned future, leave the original behind.
+        let clone = self.inner.clone();
+        let mut inner = std::mem::replace(&mut self.inner, clone);
+        Box::pin(async move {
+            let mut response = inner.call(request).await?;
+            apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
+            Ok(response)
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+fn apply_provenance_headers(response: &mut Response<Body>) {
+    let extensions = response.extensions().clone();
+    if let Some(prov) = extensions.get::<ExecutionProvenance>() {
+        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+        headers.insert(commitment_header(), header_value(&prov.commitment_id));
+        headers.insert(program_header(), header_value(&prov.program_id));
+    }
+    if let Some(receipt) = extensions.get::<Cid<TextReceipt>>() {
+        response
+            .headers_mut()
+            .insert(receipt_header(), header_value(receipt.as_bytes()));
+    }
+}
+
+fn commitment_header() -> HeaderName {
+    HeaderName::from_static(COMMITMENT_HEADER)
+}
+
+fn program_header() -> HeaderName {
+    HeaderName::from_static(PROGRAM_HEADER)
+}
+
+fn receipt_header() -> HeaderName {
+    HeaderName::from_static(RECEIPT_HEADER)
+}
+
+fn header_value(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> HeaderValue {
+    HeaderValue::from_str(&encode_hex(bytes))
+        .expect("64-char lowercase hex is always a valid header value")
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use axum::http::StatusCode;
+
+    fn build_response_with_extensions(
+        prov: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
+        receipt: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
+    ) -> Response<Body> {
+        let mut response = Response::builder()
+            .status(StatusCode::OK)
+            .body(Body::empty())
+            .unwrap();
+        if let Some(prov) = prov {
+            response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+        }
+        if let Some(receipt) = receipt {
+            response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
+        }
+        response
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn applies_all_three_headers_when_present() {
+        let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
+            program_id: [0xcd; 32],
+        };
+        let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xef; 32]);
+        let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(Some(prov.clone()), Some(receipt));
+        apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
+        assert_eq!(
+            response
+                .headers()
+                .get(COMMITMENT_HEADER)
+                .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
+            Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            response
+                .headers()
+                .get(PROGRAM_HEADER)
+                .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
+            Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str())
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            response
+                .headers()
+                .get(RECEIPT_HEADER)
+                .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
+            Some("ef".repeat(32).as_str())
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn skips_receipt_header_when_absent() {
+        let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [1; 32],
+            program_id: [2; 32],
+        };
+        let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(Some(prov), None);
+        apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
+        assert!(response.headers().contains_key(COMMITMENT_HEADER));
+        assert!(response.headers().contains_key(PROGRAM_HEADER));
+        assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(RECEIPT_HEADER));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn no_extensions_yields_no_headers() {
+        let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(None, None);
+        apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
+        assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(COMMITMENT_HEADER));
+        assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(PROGRAM_HEADER));
+        assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(RECEIPT_HEADER));
+    }
+
+    /// End-to-end: dispatch a request through an axum `Router` wrapped with
+    /// `ProvenanceLayer` and confirm the layer lifts the handler-set
+    /// extensions into the outgoing response headers.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn router_layer_lifts_extensions_to_headers() {
+        use axum::Router;
+        use axum::body::Body;
+        use axum::routing::get;
+        use tower::ServiceExt;
+
+        async fn handler() -> Response<Body> {
+            let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: [0x12; 32],
+                program_id: [0x34; 32],
+            };
+            let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0x56; 32]);
+            let mut response = Response::new(Body::empty());
+            response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+            response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
+            response
+        }
+
+        let app = Router::new()
+            .route("/", get(handler))
+            .layer(ProvenanceLayer);
+
+        let request = Request::builder()
+            .uri("/")
+            .body(Body::empty())
+            .unwrap();
+        let response = app.oneshot(request).await.unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(
+            response.headers().get(COMMITMENT_HEADER).unwrap(),
+            &"12".repeat(32)
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            response.headers().get(PROGRAM_HEADER).unwrap(),
+            &"34".repeat(32)
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            response.headers().get(RECEIPT_HEADER).unwrap(),
+            &"56".repeat(32)
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index d64ed8c..0bf6afa 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 use super::{GatewayOptions, json_error};
 use crate::execution::{
     ExecutionEvent, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy, Outcome,
-    RemoteNodeTarget,
+    PreparedExecution, RemoteNodeTarget,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use async_stream::try_stream;
@@ -52,7 +53,12 @@ pub(super) struct GatewayState {
 
 pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
     pub(super) model: String,
-    pub(super) request: ExecutionRequest,
+    pub(super) prepared: PreparedExecution,
+    /// Pre-flight provenance the executor committed to. `None` for routes
+    /// that defer their quote until streaming starts (`RemoteDiscovery`);
+    /// in that case headers can't be set and clients must rely on the
+    /// in-band SSE `hellas-provenance` event.
+    pub(super) provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
     pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
     pub(super) has_tools: bool,
@@ -221,11 +227,19 @@ impl GatewayState {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to build execution request: {err}"),
         })?;
+        // Run the quote step up front so we can lift provenance off the
+        // prepared route before any response headers are flushed.
+        let prepared = request.prepare().await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {}", format_error_causes(err.as_ref())),
+        })?;
+        let provenance = prepared.provenance().cloned();
 
         Ok(PreparedGeneration {
             model,
             assets,
-            request,
+            prepared,
+            provenance,
             prompt_tokens,
             stop_token_ids,
             has_tools,
@@ -311,14 +325,14 @@ impl PreparedGeneration {
     /// frame in its own format.
     pub(super) fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send {
         let Self {
-            request,
+            prepared,
             assets,
             stop_token_ids,
             ..
         } = self;
         try_stream! {
             let mut decoder = TextOutputDecoder::new(assets, &stop_token_ids);
-            let inner = request.stream();
+            let inner = prepared.stream();
             tokio::pin!(inner);
             while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
                 match event? {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 34e6bea..e4169a1 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -41,7 +41,8 @@ use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     self as pb, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
@@ -265,6 +266,15 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
         }
     }
 
+    /// Run the quote step (talking to the chosen executor) and return the
+    /// `PreparedExecution`. Splitting prepare from `stream` lets callers
+    /// (notably the gateway) read pre-flight provenance off
+    /// `PreparedExecution::provenance()` *before* the response stream
+    /// flushes its headers.
+    pub async fn prepare(self) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
+        prepare_execution(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, &self.strategy).await
+    }
+
     /// Drive this request to completion as a stream of events.
     ///
     /// Owning consumption: dropping the returned stream cancels everything
@@ -272,7 +282,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     /// per-running cancel token).
     pub fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
         try_stream! {
-            let prepared = prepare_execution(&self.runtime, &self.quote_req, &self.strategy).await?;
+            let prepared = self.prepare().await?;
             let inner = prepared.stream();
             tokio::pin!(inner);
             while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
@@ -286,7 +296,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
 // PreparedExecution — primary + optional shadow for Verify
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-struct PreparedExecution {
+pub struct PreparedExecution {
     primary: PreparedRoute,
     shadow: Option<PreparedRoute>,
 }
@@ -309,11 +319,18 @@ async fn prepare_execution(
 }
 
 impl PreparedExecution {
+    /// See [`PreparedRoute::provenance`] — this delegates to the primary
+    /// route. Shadow's provenance is intentionally not exposed (verify is
+    /// internal; the primary is what the user sees).
+    pub fn provenance(&self) -> Option<&ExecutionProvenance> {
+        self.primary.provenance()
+    }
+
     /// Stream primary's events live. If a shadow is configured, run it
     /// after primary completes and only emit primary's `Done` once the two
     /// receipts agree. Mismatch is reported as a `Done(Failed)` so the
     /// terminal frame is honest about the disagreement.
-    fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+    pub fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
         let Self { primary, shadow } = self;
         try_stream! {
             // Yield primary's chunks live; hold its Done back until shadow
@@ -419,6 +436,7 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
     Local {
         executor: ExecutorHandle,
         quote_id: String,
+        provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     },
     RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
     RemoteDiscovery {
@@ -429,6 +447,21 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
 }
 
 impl PreparedRoute {
+    /// Pre-flight provenance — `Some` when the route's quote has already
+    /// happened (Local, RemoteDirect) so the gateway can attach
+    /// `x-hellas-*` response headers before any stream events flow.
+    /// `None` for `RemoteDiscovery`, where the quote is deferred until
+    /// the first peer responds during streaming; in that case the gateway
+    /// falls back to in-band SSE events for the same provenance.
+    fn provenance(&self) -> Option<&ExecutionProvenance> {
+        match self {
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+            PreparedRoute::Local { provenance, .. } => Some(provenance),
+            PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => Some(&remote.provenance),
+            PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery { .. } => None,
+        }
+    }
+
     #[instrument(skip_all, fields(?route))]
     async fn prepare(
         runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
@@ -443,13 +476,14 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     .preload_weights(local_model_spec(quote_req))
                     .await
                     .context("failed to preload local weights")?;
-                let quote = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut executor, || {
+                let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut executor, || {
                     "local quote failed".to_string()
                 })
                 .await?;
                 Ok(Self::Local {
                     executor,
-                    quote_id: quote.quote_id,
+                    quote_id: quoted.response.quote_id,
+                    provenance: quoted.provenance,
                 })
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
@@ -470,9 +504,11 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     fn stream(self) -> BoxStream<'static, anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> {
         match self {
             #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-            PreparedRoute::Local { executor, quote_id } => {
-                execute_stream(executor, quote_id).boxed()
-            }
+            PreparedRoute::Local {
+                executor,
+                quote_id,
+                provenance: _,
+            } => execute_stream(executor, quote_id).boxed(),
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.stream().boxed(),
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
                 quote_req,
@@ -563,6 +599,7 @@ struct RemoteExecution {
     endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote_id: String,
+    provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     driver: TracedDriver,
 }
 
@@ -572,6 +609,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
             endpoint,
             peer_id: quoted.peer_id,
             quote_id: quoted.quote.quote_id,
+            provenance: quoted.provenance,
             driver: quoted.driver,
         }
     }
@@ -581,6 +619,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
             endpoint,
             peer_id: _,
             quote_id,
+            provenance: _,
             driver,
         } = self;
         try_stream! {
@@ -606,13 +645,17 @@ fn execute_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
     quote_id: String,
 ) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
     try_stream! {
+        // Provenance arrives in `streamed.provenance` (from response
+        // metadata server-side) but the gateway already has it from the
+        // quote step, so we drop it here and only forward the event stream.
         let mut wire = driver
             .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
                 quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
                 stream_batch_size: Some(1),
             })
             .await
-            .context("failed to start execution stream")?;
+            .context("failed to start execution stream")?
+            .stream;
 
         let mut got_terminal = false;
         while let Some(item) = wire.next().await {
@@ -700,6 +743,7 @@ fn stop_reason_from_pb(value: i32) -> anyhow::Result<StopReason> {
 struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
     peer_id: EndpointId,
     quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
+    provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     driver: TracedDriver,
 }
 
@@ -714,16 +758,17 @@ async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
     quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
     driver: &mut D,
     context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
-) -> anyhow::Result<hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse>
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedResponse>
 where
     D: ExecuteDriver,
 {
-    let quote = driver
+    let quoted = driver
         .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
         .await
         .with_context(context)?;
-    tracing::Span::current().record("quote_id", tracing::field::display(&quote.quote_id));
-    Ok(quote)
+    tracing::Span::current()
+        .record("quote_id", tracing::field::display(&quoted.response.quote_id));
+    Ok(quoted)
 }
 
 async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
@@ -781,13 +826,14 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
     let mut driver =
         RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
-    let quote = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
-        Ok(quote) => quote,
+    let quoted = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+        Ok(quoted) => quoted,
         Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
     };
     Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
         peer_id,
-        quote,
+        quote: quoted.response,
+        provenance: quoted.provenance,
         driver,
     })
 }
@@ -823,14 +869,15 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
     let mut driver =
         RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
-    let quote = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
+    let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {} declined quote", target.node_id)
     })
     .await?;
 
     Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
         peer_id: target.node_id,
-        quote,
+        quote: quoted.response,
+        provenance: quoted.provenance,
         driver,
     })
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 8a49c82..0a8894f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
-use crate::executor::ExecuteEventReceiver;
+use crate::executor::ExecuteOutcome;
 use crate::state::new_execution_id;
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
@@ -20,11 +21,15 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_execute(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError> {
         let quote_id = request.quote_id;
         let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
+        let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: *quote.start.commitment_id.as_bytes(),
+            program_id: *quote.execution.bound_program().program().id().as_bytes(),
+        };
 
         let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
         let stat_cached_output = quote
@@ -82,7 +87,10 @@ impl Executor {
             "accepted execution"
         );
 
-        Ok(receiver)
+        Ok(ExecuteOutcome {
+            provenance,
+            events: receiver,
+        })
     }
 
     fn try_start_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), StartExecutionError> {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 0aee972..7938954 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -9,11 +9,13 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
 use std::str::FromStr;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::Executor;
+use crate::executor::QuoteOutcome;
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -83,7 +85,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
         &mut self,
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
@@ -169,17 +171,23 @@ impl Executor {
             "quote phase timings"
         );
 
-        Ok(GetQuoteResponse {
-            quote_id,
-            amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-            ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
+            response: GetQuoteResponse {
+                quote_id,
+                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+            },
+            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: *commitment_id.as_bytes(),
+                program_id: *program_id.as_bytes(),
+            },
         })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prompt(
         &mut self,
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let assets = load_assets(
             &request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -189,21 +197,24 @@ impl Executor {
         let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&request.prompt)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
-        let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+        let inner = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
 
-        Ok(QuotePromptResponse {
-            quote_id: quote_response.quote_id,
-            amount: quote_response.amount,
-            ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
+            response: QuotePromptResponse {
+                quote_id: inner.response.quote_id,
+                amount: inner.response.amount,
+                ttl_ms: inner.response.ttl_ms,
+                prompt_tokens,
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+            },
+            provenance: inner.provenance,
         })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_chat_prompt(
         &mut self,
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let assets = load_assets(
             &request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -228,14 +239,17 @@ impl Executor {
         let prepared = assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
-        let quote_response = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+        let inner = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
 
-        Ok(QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-            quote_id: quote_response.quote_id,
-            amount: quote_response.amount,
-            ttl_ms: quote_response.ttl_ms,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
+            response: QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+                quote_id: inner.response.quote_id,
+                amount: inner.response.amount,
+                ttl_ms: inner.response.ttl_ms,
+                prompt_tokens,
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+            },
+            provenance: inner.provenance,
         })
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 57eeca5..2c1189e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, ExecuteEventStream};
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedResponse, StreamedExecution};
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent,
@@ -7,12 +7,13 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::write_provenance_metadata;
 use std::pin::Pin;
 use tokio::sync::oneshot;
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::ReceiverStream;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
-use super::{ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
+use super::{ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, QuoteOutcome};
 
 impl ExecutorHandle {
     async fn send<T>(
@@ -26,7 +27,10 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
         reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
     }
 
-    pub async fn quote(&self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    pub async fn quote(
+        &self,
+        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -34,7 +38,7 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
     pub async fn quote_prompt(
         &self,
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -42,7 +46,7 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
     pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
         &self,
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -60,7 +64,7 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
     pub async fn execute(
         &self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -84,25 +88,30 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         &self,
         request: Request<GetQuoteRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<GetQuoteResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?))
+        let outcome = self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
     }
 
     async fn quote_prompt(
         &self,
         request: Request<QuotePromptRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<QuotePromptResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.quote_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
+        let outcome = self.quote_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
     }
 
     async fn quote_chat_prompt(
         &self,
         request: Request<QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, Status> {
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            self.quote_chat_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?,
-        ))
+        let outcome = self.quote_chat_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
     }
 
     async fn list_models(
@@ -135,10 +144,12 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         &self,
         request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStream>, Status> {
-        let receiver = self.execute(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        Ok(Response::new(
-            Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(receiver)) as Self::ExecuteStream
-        ))
+        let outcome = self.execute(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(
+            Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)) as Self::ExecuteStream,
+        );
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
     }
 
     type DecodeTokensStream =
@@ -213,15 +224,28 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
-        self.quote(request).await.map_err(Into::into)
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let outcome = self
+            .quote(request)
+            .await
+            .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
+        Ok(QuotedResponse {
+            response: outcome.response,
+            provenance: outcome.provenance,
+        })
     }
 
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let receiver = self.execute(request).await?;
-        Ok(Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(receiver)))
+    ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status> {
+        let outcome = self
+            .execute(request)
+            .await
+            .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
+        Ok(StreamedExecution {
+            stream: Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)),
+            provenance: outcome.provenance,
+        })
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index e8ffee4..5b7accf 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
     GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
     QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 use tonic::Status;
 
@@ -17,18 +18,39 @@ pub use actor::Executor;
 /// worker observes on its next chunk send and converts into a cancel.
 pub(crate) type ExecuteEventReceiver = mpsc::Receiver<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>;
 
+/// Quote response paired with the provenance the executor committed to.
+/// `provenance` is the same value the executor logs at quote/accept time;
+/// callers (the tonic Execute impl) attach it to outgoing Response
+/// metadata so gateways/clients can correlate the wire response with the
+/// commitment that produced it.
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct QuoteOutcome<R> {
+    pub response: R,
+    pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
+}
+
+/// Streaming execution paired with the provenance committed to at
+/// quote-acceptance time. The receipt CID is *terminal* and travels via
+/// the existing `Completed.receipt_cid` proto field on the stream's
+/// final event — it's not part of `ExecutionProvenance`.
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct ExecuteOutcome {
+    pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
+    pub events: ExecuteEventReceiver,
+}
+
 pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
         request: GetQuoteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetQuoteResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     QuotePrompt {
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuotePromptResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     QuoteChatPrompt {
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteChatPromptResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     Preload {
         model: String,
@@ -39,7 +61,7 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     /// the worker's per-execution sender.
     Execute {
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteEventReceiver, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     /// Worker → actor: this execution finished (or was cancelled).
     /// Sole purpose is advancing the pending queue.
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 8e73e3c..14a51cb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -11,17 +11,36 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use crate::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
+use crate::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, read_provenance_metadata};
 
 pub type ExecuteEventStream =
     Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
+/// Quote response paired with the provenance the executor committed to.
+/// Carried alongside `GetQuoteResponse` so callers (the gateway) can
+/// expose the same hashes the executor logged at quote/accept time.
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct QuotedResponse {
+    pub response: GetQuoteResponse,
+    pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
+}
+
+/// Streaming execution paired with the provenance committed to at
+/// quote-acceptance time. The receipt CID is terminal and reaches the
+/// caller via the streamed `Completed.receipt_cid` proto field, not
+/// through `ExecutionProvenance`.
+pub struct StreamedExecution {
+    pub stream: ExecuteEventStream,
+    pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
+}
+
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status>;
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status>;
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status>;
+    ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status>;
 }
 
 pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T> {
@@ -71,15 +90,24 @@ where
     <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
     T::Future: Send,
 {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<GetQuoteResponse, Status> {
-        Ok(self.client.get_quote(request).await?.into_inner())
+    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let resp = self.client.get_quote(request).await?;
+        let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
+        Ok(QuotedResponse {
+            response: resp.into_inner(),
+            provenance,
+        })
     }
 
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
         request: ExecuteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<ExecuteEventStream, Status> {
-        let stream = self.client.execute(request).await?.into_inner();
-        Ok(Box::pin(stream))
+    ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status> {
+        let resp = self.client.execute(request).await?;
+        let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
+        Ok(StreamedExecution {
+            stream: Box::pin(resp.into_inner()),
+            provenance,
+        })
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 5bbbd0e..635ca58 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ pub mod model;
 pub mod pb;
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
 pub mod policy;
+pub mod provenance;
 pub mod service;
 pub mod spec;
 
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a4091c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,203 @@
+//! Execution provenance — content-addressed identifiers that travel
+//! alongside every gateway/executor RPC. Two boundaries to cross:
+//!
+//! - **Executor → gateway** over tonic Response metadata using the
+//!   `x-hellas-*` keys defined below. Mirrors the OTel W3C trace-context
+//!   propagation pattern; this module is the read/write half on both sides.
+//! - **Gateway → HTTP client** over response headers (same names) and named
+//!   SSE events. Translation happens in the gateway's tower layer and SSE
+//!   handlers, not here.
+//!
+//! Wire form everywhere: 64-char lowercase hex of the underlying 32-byte
+//! CID. Matches `catgrad::cid::Cid<T>::Display` so a single value renders
+//! identically in tracing logs, headers, and metadata. We carry raw bytes
+//! in `ExecutionProvenance` rather than typed `Cid<T>` so this module
+//! doesn't pull catgrad into the rpc crate's `client` feature; callers
+//! reconstitute typed CIDs via `Cid::from_bytes` at their boundary.
+
+use std::fmt::Write;
+use thiserror::Error;
+use tonic::metadata::{Ascii, MetadataMap, MetadataValue};
+
+/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the request commitment
+/// (`Cid<TextExecution>` — hash over program, parameter CIDs, prompt
+/// tokens, policy).
+pub const COMMITMENT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-commitment-id";
+
+/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the bound program
+/// (`Cid<Program>`).
+pub const PROGRAM_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-program-id";
+
+/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the terminal execution receipt
+/// (`Cid<TextReceipt>`). On streaming responses this only appears as an
+/// SSE in-band event, not as a header (the receipt is unknown at
+/// header-flush time).
+pub const RECEIPT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-receipt-id";
+
+/// Pre-flight provenance for a single execution. The receipt CID is
+/// terminal and not part of this struct — it travels via the streaming
+/// `Outcome::Completed` payload (and from there into a separate
+/// `Cid<TextReceipt>` extension on the HTTP response when applicable).
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub struct ExecutionProvenance {
+    pub commitment_id: [u8; 32],
+    pub program_id: [u8; 32],
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Error, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub enum ProvenanceError {
+    #[error("provenance metadata missing key `{key}`")]
+    Missing { key: &'static str },
+    #[error("provenance metadata key `{key}` is not printable ASCII")]
+    NotAscii { key: &'static str },
+    #[error(
+        "provenance metadata key `{key}` is not 64-char lowercase hex (got {len} chars)"
+    )]
+    BadLength { key: &'static str, len: usize },
+    #[error("provenance metadata key `{key}` contains a non-hex character")]
+    BadHex { key: &'static str },
+}
+
+impl From<ProvenanceError> for tonic::Status {
+    fn from(err: ProvenanceError) -> Self {
+        tonic::Status::internal(err.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+/// Render a 32-byte CID as 64-char lowercase hex. Matches
+/// `catgrad::cid::Cid<T>::Display`.
+pub fn encode_hex(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
+    let mut s = String::with_capacity(64);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        write!(&mut s, "{byte:02x}").expect("writing to String never fails");
+    }
+    s
+}
+
+/// Build an ASCII-typed tonic metadata value from a CID's bytes.
+pub fn cid_bytes_to_metadata(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> MetadataValue<Ascii> {
+    encode_hex(bytes)
+        .parse()
+        .expect("64-char hex is always valid ASCII metadata")
+}
+
+/// Read a single CID-bearing key out of a tonic metadata map and decode
+/// the hex value back into raw bytes.
+pub fn cid_bytes_from_metadata(
+    md: &MetadataMap,
+    key: &'static str,
+) -> Result<[u8; 32], ProvenanceError> {
+    let value = md.get(key).ok_or(ProvenanceError::Missing { key })?;
+    let s = value
+        .to_str()
+        .map_err(|_| ProvenanceError::NotAscii { key })?;
+    if s.len() != 64 {
+        return Err(ProvenanceError::BadLength { key, len: s.len() });
+    }
+    let bytes = s.as_bytes();
+    let mut out = [0_u8; 32];
+    for (idx, byte) in out.iter_mut().enumerate() {
+        let hi = hex_nibble(bytes[idx * 2]).ok_or(ProvenanceError::BadHex { key })?;
+        let lo = hex_nibble(bytes[idx * 2 + 1]).ok_or(ProvenanceError::BadHex { key })?;
+        *byte = (hi << 4) | lo;
+    }
+    Ok(out)
+}
+
+/// Read the full pre-flight provenance (commitment + program) from a
+/// tonic metadata map. Returns `Err(Missing)` for the first absent key,
+/// so older servers that don't set provenance are detectable.
+pub fn read_provenance_metadata(md: &MetadataMap) -> Result<ExecutionProvenance, ProvenanceError> {
+    Ok(ExecutionProvenance {
+        commitment_id: cid_bytes_from_metadata(md, COMMITMENT_HEADER)?,
+        program_id: cid_bytes_from_metadata(md, PROGRAM_HEADER)?,
+    })
+}
+
+/// Insert pre-flight provenance into a tonic metadata map. Used
+/// server-side on `Response::metadata_mut()` for both unary and
+/// streaming RPCs.
+pub fn write_provenance_metadata(md: &mut MetadataMap, prov: &ExecutionProvenance) {
+    md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.commitment_id));
+    md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.program_id));
+}
+
+fn hex_nibble(byte: u8) -> Option<u8> {
+    match byte {
+        b'0'..=b'9' => Some(byte - b'0'),
+        b'a'..=b'f' => Some(byte - b'a' + 10),
+        _ => None,
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    fn sample() -> ExecutionProvenance {
+        ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
+            program_id: [0xcd; 32],
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn encode_hex_renders_lowercase_hex() {
+        let s = encode_hex(&[0xab; 32]);
+        assert_eq!(s.len(), 64);
+        assert!(s.chars().all(|c| c.is_ascii_hexdigit() && !c.is_ascii_uppercase()));
+        assert_eq!(s, "ab".repeat(32));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn round_trip_through_metadata() {
+        let prov = sample();
+        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
+        write_provenance_metadata(&mut md, &prov);
+        let decoded = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect("round-trip should succeed");
+        assert_eq!(decoded, prov);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn missing_key_reports_which_key() {
+        let md = MetadataMap::new();
+        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("empty metadata must fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::Missing { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn missing_program_when_only_commitment_set() {
+        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
+        md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
+        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("missing program should fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::Missing { key: PROGRAM_HEADER });
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn bad_length_reports_actual_length() {
+        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
+        md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "deadbeef".parse().unwrap());
+        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
+        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("too-short value must fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadLength { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER, len: 8 });
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn bad_hex_rejected() {
+        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
+        md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "z".repeat(64).parse().unwrap());
+        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
+        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("non-hex value must fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn uppercase_hex_rejected() {
+        // Display is lowercase; we reject uppercase so the wire form is unambiguous.
+        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
+        md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "AB".repeat(32).parse().unwrap());
+        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
+        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("uppercase hex must fail");
+        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+    }
+}

From af882943b10a829fd4e4aac7279f00c03c8298e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:40:05 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 066/105] refactor(provenance): drop program-id; commitment
 already names the program

The commitment CID hashes (program, parameter CIDs, prompt tokens, policy),
so it transitively identifies the program. Exposing `x-hellas-program-id`
as a separate header was redundant.

Removed:
- `PROGRAM_HEADER` constant and the `program_id` field on
  `ExecutionProvenance`.
- The `x-hellas-program-id` header attachment in `ProvenanceLayer`.
- The `program_id` field in the `hellas-provenance` SSE event payload.
- Server-side population in the executor's quote/execute handlers.

The receipt header (`x-hellas-receipt-id`) and the commitment header
(`x-hellas-commitment-id`) remain.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |  9 ++----
 .../src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs  | 30 ++++---------------
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  1 -
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  1 -
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                  | 28 ++++-------------
 5 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 56 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 8849cfe..d07ab5b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -215,17 +215,14 @@ fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
     Event::default().event(event).data(data)
 }
 
-/// Initial in-band SSE event carrying the request commitment + program
-/// CIDs. Browser `EventSource` consumers pick this up via
+/// Initial in-band SSE event carrying the request commitment CID.
+/// Browser `EventSource` consumers pick this up via
 /// `addEventListener("hellas-provenance", …)` since they can't read
 /// HTTP response headers.
 fn provenance_sse_event(prov: &ExecutionProvenance) -> Event {
     sse_event_data(
         "hellas-provenance",
-        &json!({
-            "commitment_id": encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id),
-            "program_id":    encode_hex(&prov.program_id),
-        }),
+        &json!({ "commitment_id": encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id) }),
     )
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
index 7443dd1..1a098e2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::future::BoxFuture;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::{
-    COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, PROGRAM_HEADER, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex,
+    COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex,
 };
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tower::{Layer, Service};
@@ -66,9 +66,9 @@ where
 fn apply_provenance_headers(response: &mut Response<Body>) {
     let extensions = response.extensions().clone();
     if let Some(prov) = extensions.get::<ExecutionProvenance>() {
-        let headers = response.headers_mut();
-        headers.insert(commitment_header(), header_value(&prov.commitment_id));
-        headers.insert(program_header(), header_value(&prov.program_id));
+        response
+            .headers_mut()
+            .insert(commitment_header(), header_value(&prov.commitment_id));
     }
     if let Some(receipt) = extensions.get::<Cid<TextReceipt>>() {
         response
@@ -81,10 +81,6 @@ fn commitment_header() -> HeaderName {
     HeaderName::from_static(COMMITMENT_HEADER)
 }
 
-fn program_header() -> HeaderName {
-    HeaderName::from_static(PROGRAM_HEADER)
-}
-
 fn receipt_header() -> HeaderName {
     HeaderName::from_static(RECEIPT_HEADER)
 }
@@ -117,10 +113,9 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn applies_all_three_headers_when_present() {
+    fn applies_both_headers_when_present() {
         let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
-            program_id: [0xcd; 32],
         };
         let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xef; 32]);
         let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(Some(prov.clone()), Some(receipt));
@@ -132,13 +127,6 @@ mod tests {
                 .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
             Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            response
-                .headers()
-                .get(PROGRAM_HEADER)
-                .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
-            Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str())
-        );
         assert_eq!(
             response
                 .headers()
@@ -152,12 +140,10 @@ mod tests {
     fn skips_receipt_header_when_absent() {
         let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: [1; 32],
-            program_id: [2; 32],
         };
         let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(Some(prov), None);
         apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
         assert!(response.headers().contains_key(COMMITMENT_HEADER));
-        assert!(response.headers().contains_key(PROGRAM_HEADER));
         assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(RECEIPT_HEADER));
     }
 
@@ -166,7 +152,6 @@ mod tests {
         let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(None, None);
         apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
         assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(COMMITMENT_HEADER));
-        assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(PROGRAM_HEADER));
         assert!(!response.headers().contains_key(RECEIPT_HEADER));
     }
 
@@ -183,7 +168,6 @@ mod tests {
         async fn handler() -> Response<Body> {
             let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
                 commitment_id: [0x12; 32],
-                program_id: [0x34; 32],
             };
             let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0x56; 32]);
             let mut response = Response::new(Body::empty());
@@ -205,10 +189,6 @@ mod tests {
             response.headers().get(COMMITMENT_HEADER).unwrap(),
             &"12".repeat(32)
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            response.headers().get(PROGRAM_HEADER).unwrap(),
-            &"34".repeat(32)
-        );
         assert_eq!(
             response.headers().get(RECEIPT_HEADER).unwrap(),
             &"56".repeat(32)
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 0a8894f..4542ea6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -28,7 +28,6 @@ impl Executor {
         let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
         let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: *quote.start.commitment_id.as_bytes(),
-            program_id: *quote.execution.bound_program().program().id().as_bytes(),
         };
 
         let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 7938954..b00c1c0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -179,7 +179,6 @@ impl Executor {
             },
             provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
                 commitment_id: *commitment_id.as_bytes(),
-                program_id: *program_id.as_bytes(),
             },
         })
     }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
index a4091c1..4ae229c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -21,13 +21,10 @@ use tonic::metadata::{Ascii, MetadataMap, MetadataValue};
 
 /// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the request commitment
 /// (`Cid<TextExecution>` — hash over program, parameter CIDs, prompt
-/// tokens, policy).
+/// tokens, policy). The commitment transitively names the program, so we
+/// don't expose the program CID separately.
 pub const COMMITMENT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-commitment-id";
 
-/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the bound program
-/// (`Cid<Program>`).
-pub const PROGRAM_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-program-id";
-
 /// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the terminal execution receipt
 /// (`Cid<TextReceipt>`). On streaming responses this only appears as an
 /// SSE in-band event, not as a header (the receipt is unknown at
@@ -41,7 +38,6 @@ pub const RECEIPT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-receipt-id";
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct ExecutionProvenance {
     pub commitment_id: [u8; 32],
-    pub program_id: [u8; 32],
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Error, PartialEq, Eq)]
@@ -104,13 +100,12 @@ pub fn cid_bytes_from_metadata(
     Ok(out)
 }
 
-/// Read the full pre-flight provenance (commitment + program) from a
-/// tonic metadata map. Returns `Err(Missing)` for the first absent key,
-/// so older servers that don't set provenance are detectable.
+/// Read the pre-flight provenance from a tonic metadata map. Returns
+/// `Err(Missing)` if the commitment key is absent, so older servers that
+/// don't set provenance are detectable.
 pub fn read_provenance_metadata(md: &MetadataMap) -> Result<ExecutionProvenance, ProvenanceError> {
     Ok(ExecutionProvenance {
         commitment_id: cid_bytes_from_metadata(md, COMMITMENT_HEADER)?,
-        program_id: cid_bytes_from_metadata(md, PROGRAM_HEADER)?,
     })
 }
 
@@ -119,7 +114,6 @@ pub fn read_provenance_metadata(md: &MetadataMap) -> Result<ExecutionProvenance,
 /// streaming RPCs.
 pub fn write_provenance_metadata(md: &mut MetadataMap, prov: &ExecutionProvenance) {
     md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.commitment_id));
-    md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.program_id));
 }
 
 fn hex_nibble(byte: u8) -> Option<u8> {
@@ -137,7 +131,6 @@ mod tests {
     fn sample() -> ExecutionProvenance {
         ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
-            program_id: [0xcd; 32],
         }
     }
 
@@ -165,19 +158,10 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::Missing { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn missing_program_when_only_commitment_set() {
-        let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
-        md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
-        let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("missing program should fail");
-        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::Missing { key: PROGRAM_HEADER });
-    }
-
     #[test]
     fn bad_length_reports_actual_length() {
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "deadbeef".parse().unwrap());
-        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("too-short value must fail");
         assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadLength { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER, len: 8 });
     }
@@ -186,7 +170,6 @@ mod tests {
     fn bad_hex_rejected() {
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "z".repeat(64).parse().unwrap());
-        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("non-hex value must fail");
         assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
     }
@@ -196,7 +179,6 @@ mod tests {
         // Display is lowercase; we reject uppercase so the wire form is unambiguous.
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "AB".repeat(32).parse().unwrap());
-        md.insert(PROGRAM_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&[0; 32]));
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("uppercase hex must fail");
         assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
     }

From 307af5c28cf2a1e5d9939ceef970e1fada729a45 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:16:03 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 067/105] feat(provenance): log receipt + commitment at gateway
 completion sites
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

The gateway was emitting `event: hellas-receipt` on the wire but never
`info!`-ing it. So under `--pi`, when a client request finishes, we had
no server-side trace of which receipt was produced — making it
impossible to tell from logs whether the executor's terminal Outcome
actually reached the gateway or was lost to drop-cancellation.

Added an `info!` at each `Outcome::Completed` observation site in the
three protocol handlers (buffered + SSE = 6 sites total), recording
receipt_cid, provenance, total_tokens, and stop_reason.

To make the log fields readable: replaced the derived
`Debug for ExecutionProvenance` (which printed
`ExecutionProvenance { commitment_id: [171, 171, ...] }`) with a manual
impl that delegates to Display, so `?provenance` and
`?Option<ExecutionProvenance>` render as `Some(deadbeef...)` / `None`.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs | 18 +++++++++++++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs    | 18 +++++++++++++-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs     | 20 +++++++++++++--
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                 | 26 +++++++++++++++++++-
 4 files changed, 77 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index 1d1da89..fcce34a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -162,6 +162,13 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 total_tokens,
                 receipt_cid,
             } => {
+                info!(
+                    %receipt_cid,
+                    provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                    total_tokens,
+                    ?stop_reason,
+                    "anthropic message completion ready"
+                );
                 let final_stop_reason = if has_tools {
                     let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
                         warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
@@ -321,7 +328,16 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
             receipt_cid,
-        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid),
+        } => {
+            info!(
+                %receipt_cid,
+                ?provenance,
+                total_tokens,
+                ?stop_reason,
+                "anthropic message completion ready"
+            );
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+        }
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
             return super::json_error(
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 6976616..4de0336 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -141,6 +141,13 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
                 total_tokens,
                 receipt_cid,
             } => {
+                info!(
+                    %receipt_cid,
+                    provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                    total_tokens,
+                    ?stop_reason,
+                    "openai chat completion ready"
+                );
                 let finish = if has_tools {
                     let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
                         warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
@@ -252,7 +259,16 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
             receipt_cid,
-        } => (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid),
+        } => {
+            info!(
+                %receipt_cid,
+                ?provenance,
+                total_tokens,
+                ?stop_reason,
+                "openai chat completion ready"
+            );
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+        }
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
             return super::json_error(
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index a8c5652..57397e7 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -71,9 +71,16 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
                     stop_reason,
+                    total_tokens,
                     receipt_cid,
-                    ..
                 })))) => {
+                    info!(
+                        %receipt_cid,
+                        provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                        total_tokens,
+                        ?stop_reason,
+                        "completion request ready"
+                    );
                     completed = Some((map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid));
                     break;
                 }
@@ -159,7 +166,16 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
             receipt_cid,
-        }) => (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid),
+        }) => {
+            info!(
+                %receipt_cid,
+                ?provenance,
+                total_tokens,
+                ?stop_reason,
+                "completion request ready"
+            );
+            (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid)
+        }
         Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
             warn!(position, %error, "completion request failed");
             return super::json_error(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
index 4ae229c..233a01b 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -35,11 +35,35 @@ pub const RECEIPT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-receipt-id";
 /// terminal and not part of this struct — it travels via the streaming
 /// `Outcome::Completed` payload (and from there into a separate
 /// `Cid<TextReceipt>` extension on the HTTP response when applicable).
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct ExecutionProvenance {
     pub commitment_id: [u8; 32],
 }
 
+/// Renders as the commitment's lowercase-hex string, matching how it
+/// appears in tonic metadata and HTTP headers. Lets callers log
+/// provenance with `%prov` (or `?Option<ExecutionProvenance>` for the
+/// `Some(deadbeef…) | None` form tracing produces) instead of
+/// hand-rolling the hex render.
+impl std::fmt::Display for ExecutionProvenance {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        for byte in &self.commitment_id {
+            write!(f, "{byte:02x}")?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+/// Debug == Display so `?provenance` and `?Option<ExecutionProvenance>`
+/// stay readable in tracing output. The default derive would render
+/// `ExecutionProvenance { commitment_id: [171, 171, …] }` which is the
+/// opposite of useful.
+impl std::fmt::Debug for ExecutionProvenance {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
+        std::fmt::Display::fmt(self, f)
+    }
+}
+
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Error, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum ProvenanceError {
     #[error("provenance metadata missing key `{key}`")]

From 1f9d5282ced46c944386d86edf1d6be1c7d7faba Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:30:00 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 068/105] feat(gateway): thread ChatTurn through chat surfaces,
 drop blind parse_tool_calls
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Replaces the post-hoc model.parse_tool_calls(text, arch) dispatch +
has_tools-buffered streaming with an event-driven loop driven by
catgrad-llm's new ChatTurn / IncrementalToolCallParser API.

  crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
                            drops parse_tool_calls and
                            prepare_chat_with_tools. Adds
                            chat_turn(wire_tools, options) -> ChatTurn
                            doing wire-shape -> typed ToolSpec
                            conversion + ToolDirectory build (compiles
                            JSON schemas) + protocol lookup. Empty
                            wire-tools list normalized to None at the
                            edge. Arc-wraps tokenizer / chat_template /
                            tokenizer_config / stop_token_ids so
                            chat_turn() clones cheaply per request.

  crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
                            adds two ModelAssetsError variants used
                            by the gateway to classify request errors:
                            InvalidToolDirectory (bad schemas) and
                            ToolsUnsupportedForModel (caller asked for
                            tools but the architecture has no
                            registered protocol). Both surface as HTTP
                            400, never 502.

  crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
                            PreparedGeneration drops `has_tools` and
                            carries `chat_turn: Option<ChatTurn>`
                            instead. prepare_openai / prepare_anthropic
                            build the ChatTurn first, render via it,
                            then finalize generation. classify_chat_turn_error
                            maps tool-config errors to 400 request
                            errors.

  crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
                            ground-up rewrite. Both respond (non-
                            streaming) and stream_response use
                            chat_turn.make_parser() and walk
                            DecodeEvents. apply_event accumulates
                            content + tool_calls and returns Terminal
                            (HTTP 502) for UnknownTool / InvalidArgs /
                            ParseError. stream_apply_event maps each
                            event to OpenAI SSE chunks per the wire
                            convention (Start carries name+id;
                            ArgsDelta carries arguments fragment with
                            no id repeat; End emits no separate frame;
                            terminal events emit error frame and close
                            WITHOUT [DONE]). saw_tool_call drives the
                            final finish_reason: tool_calls wins over
                            stop whenever any call was emitted.

  crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
                            ground-up rewrite. Same pattern with
                            content_block_start / delta / stop
                            bracketing. Maintains its own block-index
                            counter (distinct from the parser's
                            tool-call index per the P6 contract).
                            Errors close with the anthropic `error`
                            event, no message_stop. Defensive
                            close_any_open_block before terminal
                            frames.

  Plain endpoint stays passthrough — no chat template, no tool
  contract; left untouched.

16 new unit tests covering apply_event / stream_apply_event /
events_to_blocks across both surfaces (97 total node tests pass).
End-to-end validated against Qwen3-0.6B on CUDA via curl: plain chat,
OpenAI/Anthropic non-streaming tool calls, OpenAI streaming tool
call, unknown-tool 502, invalid-args 502, bad-schema 400 — all match
the contract.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs | 874 ++++++++++++-----
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs    | 956 +++++++++++++++----
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs     | 141 ++-
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs               | 177 +++-
 crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs                  |  17 +
 5 files changed, 1666 insertions(+), 499 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index fcce34a..ae563a2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ use super::{
     next_id, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_event_data,
     sse_response,
 };
-use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
@@ -11,10 +11,13 @@ use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::Event;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
+    DecodeEvent, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
+};
 use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::{Map, Value};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -34,14 +37,163 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
+/// One in-flight tool call as the streaming surface needs it. The
+/// wire ID is emitted at `ToolCallStart` time and not held here —
+/// subsequent `ArgsDelta` / `End` events on the wire reference the
+/// content-block index, not the tool-call ID. See "Tool-call IDs" and
+/// "Anthropic content-block indexing — separate counter" in the
+/// project plan's P6 implementation contract.
+struct CallInProgress {
+    /// Anthropic content-block index assigned at start time. Distinct
+    /// from the parser's tool-call index.
+    block_index: u32,
+}
+
+/// What block (if any) is currently open in the streaming Anthropic
+/// response. Anthropic requires every `content_block_*` event to carry
+/// a stable index across `start` / `delta`* / `stop`, and forbids
+/// interleaving deltas across different blocks. The tracker enforces
+/// that by closing a text block before opening a tool-use block (and
+/// vice versa).
+enum OpenBlock {
+    None,
+    Text { index: u32 },
+    ToolUse { block_index: u32 },
+}
+
+fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
+        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+    }
+}
+
+/// Map executor `StopReason` + `saw_tool_call` to the Anthropic wire
+/// `stop_reason`. `tool_use` wins over `end_turn` whenever any call
+/// was emitted.
+fn map_stop_reason(stop: ExecStopReason, saw_tool_call: bool) -> anthropic::StopReason {
+    if saw_tool_call {
+        return anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse;
+    }
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence | ExecStopReason::Cancelled => {
+            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+        }
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens,
+    }
+}
+
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let id = next_id("msg");
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+        .chat_turn
+        .as_ref()
+        .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
+        .make_parser();
+
+    let stream = prepared.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    let mut text = String::new();
+    let outcome = loop {
+        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
+            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
+            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
+            Err(_) => {
+                break Err(format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    let outcome = match outcome {
+        Ok(o) => o,
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "anthropic message request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
+    };
+
+    let (total_tokens, exec_stop, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
+        Outcome::Completed {
+            total_tokens,
+            stop_reason,
+            receipt_cid,
+        } => {
+            info!(
+                %receipt_cid,
+                ?provenance,
+                total_tokens,
+                ?stop_reason,
+                "anthropic message completion ready"
+            );
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+        }
+        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+            warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
+            return super::json_error(
+                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(exec_stop);
+    let mut events = parser.feed(&text);
+    events.extend(parser.finish(parser_stop));
+
+    let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = match events_to_blocks(events) {
+        Ok(out) => out,
+        Err(message) => {
+            warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
+            return super::HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+                message,
+            }
+            .into_response();
+        }
+    };
+
+    let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+        .id(id)
+        .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+        .role("assistant".to_string())
+        .content(blocks)
+        .model(model)
+        .stop_reason(Some(map_stop_reason(exec_stop, saw_tool_call)))
+        .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+        ))
+        .build();
+
+    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response
+}
+
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("msg");
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
-    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
-    let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+        .chat_turn
+        .as_ref()
+        .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
+        .make_parser();
 
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
     let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
@@ -49,7 +201,6 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
         }
 
-        // message_start always first.
         let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
             message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
                 .id(id.clone())
@@ -62,42 +213,150 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         };
         yield Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start));
 
-        // For non-tools we open a content_block_start eagerly so deltas
-        // arrive inside a block. For tools we wait until end-of-stream and
-        // emit tool_use blocks at that point.
-        if !has_tools {
-            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_start",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                    index: 0,
-                    content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                        text: String::new(),
-                    },
-                },
-            ));
-        }
-
         let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let mut tool_buffer = String::new();
+        let mut next_block_index: u32 = 0;
+        let mut open: OpenBlock = OpenBlock::None;
+        let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
         let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
         let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
         let mut timed_out = false;
+        let mut protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
 
-        loop {
+        // Per-token loop. Each delta is fed through the parser; events
+        // are routed to text or tool-use block streams. Block
+        // transitions (text → tool, tool → text, tool → tool) are
+        // bracketed with content_block_stop / content_block_start so
+        // the wire format never interleaves deltas across blocks.
+        'outer: loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    if has_tools {
-                        tool_buffer.push_str(&text);
-                    } else {
-                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                            "content_block_delta",
-                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                                index: 0,
-                                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text },
-                            },
-                        ));
+                    let events = parser.feed(&text);
+                    for event in events {
+                        match event {
+                            DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => {
+                                let block_index = match open {
+                                    OpenBlock::Text { index } => index,
+                                    OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
+                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                            "content_block_stop",
+                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
+                                                index: block_index,
+                                            },
+                                        ));
+                                        let new_index = next_block_index;
+                                        next_block_index += 1;
+                                        open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
+                                        yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
+                                        new_index
+                                    }
+                                    OpenBlock::None => {
+                                        let new_index = next_block_index;
+                                        next_block_index += 1;
+                                        open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
+                                        yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
+                                        new_index
+                                    }
+                                };
+                                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                    "content_block_delta",
+                                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                                        index: block_index,
+                                        delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text: s },
+                                    },
+                                ));
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
+                                saw_tool_call = true;
+                                // Close any open block before starting
+                                // the tool-use block.
+                                match open {
+                                    OpenBlock::Text { index: text_idx } => {
+                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                            "content_block_stop",
+                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
+                                                index: text_idx,
+                                            },
+                                        ));
+                                    }
+                                    OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
+                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                            "content_block_stop",
+                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
+                                                index: block_index,
+                                            },
+                                        ));
+                                    }
+                                    OpenBlock::None => {}
+                                }
+                                let block_index = next_block_index;
+                                next_block_index += 1;
+                                let wire_id = next_id("toolu");
+                                in_progress.insert(index, CallInProgress { block_index });
+                                open = OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index };
+                                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                    "content_block_start",
+                                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                                        index: block_index,
+                                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                                            id: wire_id,
+                                            name,
+                                            input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
+                                        },
+                                    },
+                                ));
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
+                                if let Some(call) = in_progress.get(&index) {
+                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                        "content_block_delta",
+                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                                            index: call.block_index,
+                                            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta {
+                                                partial_json: delta,
+                                            },
+                                        },
+                                    ));
+                                }
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
+                                if let Some(call) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
+                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                        "content_block_stop",
+                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
+                                            index: call.block_index,
+                                        },
+                                    ));
+                                }
+                                open = OpenBlock::None;
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
+                            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
+                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                    "model called unknown tool `{name}`"
+                                ));
+                                break 'outer;
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
+                                let detail = errors
+                                    .iter()
+                                    .map(|e| e.to_string())
+                                    .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                                    .join("; ");
+                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
+                                ));
+                                break 'outer;
+                            }
+                            DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
+                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
+                                ));
+                                break 'outer;
+                            }
+                        }
                     }
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
@@ -120,17 +379,36 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             }
         }
 
-        // If we opened the eager content block, close it now (whatever happened).
-        if !has_tools {
+        // Protocol error path: emit Anthropic `error` event and
+        // close. No `message_stop` follows — Anthropic clients treat
+        // `error` as terminal.
+        if let Some(message) = protocol_error {
+            warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
             yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_stop",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 },
+                "error",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                    error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                        error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                        message,
+                    },
+                },
             ));
+            return;
         }
 
         if let Some(error) = transport_error.or_else(|| {
-            timed_out.then(|| format!("inference timed out after {}s", super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)))
+            timed_out.then(|| {
+                format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                )
+            })
         }) {
+            // Close any open block so the client sees a clean
+            // bracketing before the error event.
+            for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
+                yield Ok(ev);
+            }
             yield Ok(sse_event_data(
                 "error",
                 &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
@@ -146,6 +424,9 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
         match outcome {
             Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
+                for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
+                    yield Ok(ev);
+                }
                 yield Ok(sse_event_data(
                     "error",
                     &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
@@ -169,36 +450,103 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                     ?stop_reason,
                     "anthropic message completion ready"
                 );
-                let final_stop_reason = if has_tools {
-                    let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
-                        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
-                        None
-                    });
-                    match parsed {
-                        Some(step) => {
-                            for event in tool_use_block_events(&step) {
-                                yield Ok(event);
-                            }
-                            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
-                        }
-                        None => {
-                            if !tool_buffer.is_empty() {
-                                for event in text_block_events(0, &tool_buffer) {
-                                    yield Ok(event);
+
+                // Drain the parser's terminal events.
+                let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
+                let tail = parser.finish(parser_stop);
+                let mut tail_protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
+                for event in tail {
+                    match event {
+                        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => {
+                            let block_index = match open {
+                                OpenBlock::Text { index } => index,
+                                OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
+                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                        "content_block_stop",
+                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
+                                            index: block_index,
+                                        },
+                                    ));
+                                    let new_index = next_block_index;
+                                    next_block_index += 1;
+                                    open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
+                                    yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
+                                    new_index
                                 }
-                            }
-                            map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false)
+                                OpenBlock::None => {
+                                    let new_index = next_block_index;
+                                    next_block_index += 1;
+                                    open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
+                                    yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
+                                    new_index
+                                }
+                            };
+                            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                                "content_block_delta",
+                                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                                    index: block_index,
+                                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text: s },
+                                },
+                            ));
+                        }
+                        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
+                        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
+                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                "model called unknown tool `{name}`"
+                            ));
+                            break;
+                        }
+                        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
+                            let detail = errors
+                                .iter()
+                                .map(|e| e.to_string())
+                                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                                .join("; ");
+                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
+                            ));
+                            break;
+                        }
+                        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
+                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
+                                "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
+                            ));
+                            break;
                         }
+                        // Tool-call events on `finish()` shouldn't
+                        // happen in practice (the parser would have
+                        // already emitted them on the closing
+                        // sentinel during `feed`), but if they do,
+                        // ignore — the block stream would be
+                        // incomplete and the call wasn't validated
+                        // through the normal path.
+                        _ => {}
                     }
-                } else {
-                    map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false)
-                };
+                }
+
+                if let Some(message) = tail_protocol_error {
+                    warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
+                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
+                        "error",
+                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+                            error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                                error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                                message,
+                            },
+                        },
+                    ));
+                    return;
+                }
+
+                for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
+                    yield Ok(ev);
+                }
 
                 yield Ok(sse_event_data(
                     "message_delta",
                     &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
                         delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                            stop_reason: Some(final_stop_reason),
+                            stop_reason: Some(map_stop_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call)),
                         },
                         usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
                             prompt_tokens,
@@ -220,192 +568,268 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     response
 }
 
-fn text_block_events(index: u32, text: &str) -> Vec<Event> {
-    vec![
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_start",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                index,
-                content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                    text: String::new(),
-                },
+fn text_block_start(index: u32) -> Event {
+    sse_event_data(
+        "content_block_start",
+        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+            index,
+            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                text: String::new(),
             },
-        ),
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_delta",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                index,
-                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta {
-                    text: text.to_string(),
-                },
-            },
-        ),
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_stop",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
-        ),
-    ]
+        },
+    )
 }
 
-fn tool_use_block_events(step: &ToolUseStep) -> Vec<Event> {
-    let mut events = Vec::new();
-    let mut index: u32 = 0;
-    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
-        events.extend(text_block_events(index, &step.assistant_content));
-        index += 1;
-    }
-    for (call_idx, call) in step.tool_calls.iter().enumerate() {
-        events.extend(tool_use_block_event_set(index, call_idx, call));
-        index += 1;
+/// Emit the `content_block_stop` event for whatever block (if any)
+/// the streaming surface has open. Used before terminal frames so the
+/// wire stream is well-bracketed.
+fn close_any_open_block(open: &OpenBlock) -> Vec<Event> {
+    match open {
+        OpenBlock::None => Vec::new(),
+        OpenBlock::Text { index } | OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index: index, .. } => {
+            vec![sse_event_data(
+                "content_block_stop",
+                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: *index },
+            )]
+        }
     }
-    events
-}
-
-fn tool_use_block_event_set(index: u32, call_idx: usize, call: &ToolCall) -> Vec<Event> {
-    let partial_json = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
-    vec![
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_start",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                index,
-                content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
-                    id: format!("toolu_{call_idx}"),
-                    name: call.name.clone(),
-                    input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
-                },
-            },
-        ),
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_delta",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                index,
-                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta { partial_json },
-            },
-        ),
-        sse_event_data(
-            "content_block_stop",
-            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
-        ),
-    ]
 }
 
-async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let id = next_id("msg");
-    let model = prepared.model.clone();
-    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
-    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
-    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
-    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+/// Walk a non-streaming parser event list into Anthropic content
+/// blocks. Returns `(blocks, saw_tool_call)` on success, or an error
+/// message string on a terminal parser event (caller maps to HTTP
+/// 502). Text runs collapse into one Text block each; each completed
+/// tool call becomes one ToolUse block; an empty result yields a
+/// single empty Text block (Anthropic clients reject zero-block
+/// content).
+fn events_to_blocks(
+    events: Vec<DecodeEvent>,
+) -> Result<(Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>, bool), String> {
+    let mut blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock> = Vec::new();
+    let mut current_text = String::new();
+    let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+    let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, (String, String)> = HashMap::new();
 
-    let stream = prepared.stream();
-    tokio::pin!(stream);
-    let mut text = String::new();
-    let outcome = loop {
-        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
-            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
-            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
-            Err(_) => {
-                break Err(format!(
-                    "inference timed out after {}s",
-                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+    for event in events {
+        match event {
+            DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => current_text.push_str(&s),
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
+                saw_tool_call = true;
+                if !current_text.is_empty() {
+                    blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                        text: std::mem::take(&mut current_text),
+                    });
+                }
+                let wire_id = next_id("toolu");
+                in_progress.insert(index, (wire_id, name));
+            }
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { .. } => {
+                // Non-streaming: intra-call args deltas are ignored;
+                // the final `args` Value on `ToolCallEnd` carries the
+                // complete object.
+            }
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, args } => {
+                if let Some((wire_id, name)) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
+                    let input = match args {
+                        Value::Object(map) => Value::Object(map),
+                        // Defensive: schema validation upstream
+                        // ensures args is an object, but if it isn't
+                        // we still emit something parseable.
+                        other => other,
+                    };
+                    blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
+                        id: wire_id,
+                        name,
+                        input,
+                    });
+                }
+            }
+            DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
+            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
+                return Err(format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"));
+            }
+            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
+                let detail = errors
+                    .iter()
+                    .map(|e| e.to_string())
+                    .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                    .join("; ");
+                return Err(format!(
+                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
+                ));
+            }
+            DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
+                return Err(format!(
+                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
                 ));
             }
         }
-    };
+    }
 
-    let outcome = match outcome {
-        Ok(o) => o,
-        Err(message) => {
-            error!(%message, "anthropic message request failed");
-            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
-        }
-    };
+    if !current_text.is_empty() {
+        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+            text: current_text,
+        });
+    }
+    if blocks.is_empty() {
+        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+            text: String::new(),
+        });
+    }
+    Ok((blocks, saw_tool_call))
+}
 
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
-        Outcome::Completed {
-            total_tokens,
-            stop_reason,
-            receipt_cid,
-        } => {
-            info!(
-                %receipt_cid,
-                ?provenance,
-                total_tokens,
-                ?stop_reason,
-                "anthropic message completion ready"
-            );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
-        }
-        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
-            warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
-            return super::json_error(
-                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-            );
-        }
-    };
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    //! Wire-mapping tests for the Anthropic surface. The non-streaming
+    //! event-walker (`events_to_blocks`) is the unit under test;
+    //! coverage maps to the same four scenarios as the OpenAI tests:
+    //! no-tools sentinel passthrough, unknown tool, invalid args, and
+    //! per-call atomic emission. The Anthropic-specific concerns
+    //! (separate content-block index, tool_use vs text block
+    //! transitions) are exercised directly.
+    use super::*;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ParserError, SchemaError};
+    use serde_json::json;
 
-    let step = assets.parse_tool_calls(&text).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
-        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
-        None
-    });
-    let (content, stop_reason) = match step {
-        Some(step) => (tool_use_blocks(&step), anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse),
-        None => (
-            vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }],
-            map_stop_reason(stop_reason, false),
-        ),
-    };
+    /// No-tools surface: parser yields `TextDelta`s only; result is a
+    /// single Text block. Sentinel-shaped text passes through.
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_text_only_yields_one_text_block() {
+        let events = vec![
+            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("hello ".to_string()),
+            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("<tool_call>literal</tool_call> world".to_string()),
+            DecodeEvent::Stop {
+                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+            },
+        ];
+        let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 1);
+        let anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } = &blocks[0] else {
+            panic!("expected Text block");
+        };
+        assert_eq!(text, "hello <tool_call>literal</tool_call> world");
+        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
+    }
 
-    let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
-        .id(id)
-        .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
-        .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(content)
-        .model(model)
-        .stop_reason(Some(stop_reason))
-        .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
-        ))
-        .build();
+    /// Unknown tool → terminal Err. Caller maps to HTTP 502.
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_unknown_tool_is_err() {
+        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
+            name: "delete_db".to_string(),
+            raw_args: json!({}),
+        }];
+        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.contains("delete_db"));
+        assert!(err.contains("unknown tool"));
+    }
 
-    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_invalid_args_is_err_with_schema_detail() {
+        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs {
+            name: "add".to_string(),
+            args: json!({"a": "one"}),
+            errors: vec![SchemaError {
+                path: "/a".to_string(),
+                message: "is not of type \"number\"".to_string(),
+            }],
+        }];
+        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.contains("add"));
+        assert!(err.contains("schema"));
+        assert!(err.contains("/a"));
     }
-    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
-    response
-}
 
-/// Convert a parsed tool-use step into Anthropic content blocks.
-/// Emits a leading Text block for any assistant prefix, followed by one
-/// ToolUse block per tool call.
-fn tool_use_blocks(step: &ToolUseStep) -> Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock> {
-    let mut blocks = Vec::new();
-    if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
-        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-            text: step.assistant_content.clone(),
-        });
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_parse_error_is_err() {
+        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::ParseError {
+            sentinel: "<tool_call>",
+            source: ParserError::MissingField("name"),
+        }];
+        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
+        assert!(err.contains("<tool_call>"));
     }
-    for (idx, call) in step.tool_calls.iter().enumerate() {
-        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
-            id: format!("toolu_{idx}"),
-            name: call.name.clone(),
-            input: Value::Object(call.arguments.clone()),
-        });
+
+    /// Per-call atomic emission: a Start/ArgsDelta/End triple becomes
+    /// one ToolUse block. The block carries the parsed args object,
+    /// not the partial JSON delta.
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_complete_call_yields_one_tool_use_block() {
+        let events = vec![
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
+                index: 0,
+                name: "add".to_string(),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
+                index: 0,
+                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
+                index: 0,
+                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::Stop {
+                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+            },
+        ];
+        let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
+        assert!(saw_tool_call);
+        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 1);
+        let anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { id, name, input } = &blocks[0] else {
+            panic!("expected ToolUse block, got {:?}", blocks[0]);
+        };
+        assert_eq!(name, "add");
+        assert!(id.starts_with("toolu-"));
+        assert_eq!(input, &json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}));
+    }
+
+    /// Text → tool transition: text accumulates into a Text block,
+    /// then a ToolUse block follows. Block order in the response
+    /// matches event order.
+    #[test]
+    fn events_to_blocks_text_then_tool_emits_text_then_tool_use() {
+        let events = vec![
+            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("preamble ".to_string()),
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
+                index: 0,
+                name: "add".to_string(),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
+                index: 0,
+                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::Stop {
+                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+            },
+        ];
+        let (blocks, _) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 2);
+        let anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } = &blocks[0] else {
+            panic!("expected first block to be Text");
+        };
+        assert_eq!(text, "preamble ");
+        assert!(matches!(&blocks[1], anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { .. }));
     }
-    blocks
-}
 
-fn map_stop_reason(stop: StopReason, has_tool_calls: bool) -> anthropic::StopReason {
-    match (stop, has_tool_calls) {
-        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, true) => anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse,
-        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, false) | (StopReason::Cancelled, _) => {
+    #[test]
+    fn map_stop_reason_tool_use_wins_over_end_turn() {
+        // Per the P6 contract: tool_use wins whenever any call was
+        // emitted, even on EOS.
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, true),
+            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, true),
+            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, false),
             anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
-        }
-        (StopReason::MaxNewTokens, _) => anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens,
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, false),
+            anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens
+        );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 4de0336..e048601 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -3,17 +3,20 @@ use super::{
     next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_data,
     sse_response,
 };
-use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::{ToolCall, ToolUseStep};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
+    DecodeEvent, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
+};
 use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::{Value, json};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -38,15 +41,280 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
+/// One in-flight tool call, keyed by parser `index`. The wire ID is
+/// minted at `ToolCallStart` time and reused for the matching
+/// `ArgsDelta` / `End` events. See "Tool-call IDs" in the project
+/// plan's P6 implementation contract.
+struct CallInProgress {
+    wire_id: String,
+    name: String,
+    arguments: String,
+}
+
+/// Outcome of feeding one parser event into the response accumulator.
+enum EventOutcome {
+    /// Continue processing further events.
+    Continue,
+    /// Terminal protocol error; abort processing and return this 502
+    /// to the client without emitting any further frames or
+    /// `finish_reason`. Per the P6 contract, the trailing
+    /// `Stop { ProtocolError }` from the parser is intentionally
+    /// dropped — never translated into a "success" finish.
+    Terminal(super::HttpError),
+}
+
+/// Apply one `DecodeEvent` to the response accumulator. Returns
+/// `Terminal` for the three fatal parser variants; `Continue` for
+/// everything else (including the success-shaped `Stop`, which the
+/// caller maps to `finish_reason` based on `saw_tool_call`).
+fn apply_event(
+    event: DecodeEvent,
+    content: &mut String,
+    tool_calls: &mut Vec<Value>,
+    saw_tool_call: &mut bool,
+    in_progress: &mut HashMap<usize, CallInProgress>,
+) -> EventOutcome {
+    match event {
+        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => content.push_str(&s),
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
+            *saw_tool_call = true;
+            in_progress.insert(
+                index,
+                CallInProgress {
+                    wire_id: next_id("call"),
+                    name,
+                    arguments: String::new(),
+                },
+            );
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
+            if let Some(call) = in_progress.get_mut(&index) {
+                call.arguments.push_str(&delta);
+            }
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
+            if let Some(call) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
+                tool_calls.push(json!({
+                    "id": call.wire_id,
+                    "type": "function",
+                    "function": {
+                        "name": call.name,
+                        "arguments": call.arguments,
+                    },
+                }));
+            }
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {
+            // Terminal frames are emitted by the caller based on
+            // `saw_tool_call` and the executor's StopReason; the
+            // parser's own `Stop` event is informational here.
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
+            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+                message: format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"),
+            });
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
+            let detail = errors
+                .iter()
+                .map(|e| e.to_string())
+                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                .join("; ");
+            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+                message: format!(
+                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
+            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+                message: format!(
+                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
+                ),
+            });
+        }
+    }
+    EventOutcome::Continue
+}
+
+/// Map executor `StopReason` to the parser's `StopReason`. The parser
+/// uses this in `finish()` to decide whether trailing buffered text
+/// is still being assembled or should be flushed.
+fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
+        // Cancelled: behave like a normal end so the parser flushes.
+        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+    }
+}
+
+/// Map executor `StopReason` + `saw_tool_call` to the OpenAI wire
+/// `finish_reason`. `tool_calls` wins over `stop` whenever any call
+/// was emitted — clients use this to decide whether to dispatch
+/// tools.
+fn map_finish_reason(stop: ExecStopReason, saw_tool_call: bool) -> openai::FinishReason {
+    if saw_tool_call {
+        return openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls;
+    }
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence | ExecStopReason::Cancelled => openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => openai::FinishReason::Length,
+    }
+}
+
+async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
+    let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
+    let created = now_unix();
+    let model = prepared.model.clone();
+    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
+    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
+    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+    // Build the parser before consuming `prepared` into `stream`.
+    // ChatTurn::make_parser is `'static` (owns Arc<ToolDirectory>),
+    // so this composes cleanly with the streaming await loop.
+    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+        .chat_turn
+        .as_ref()
+        .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
+        .make_parser();
+
+    let stream = prepared.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+    let mut text = String::new();
+    let outcome = loop {
+        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
+            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
+            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
+            Err(_) => {
+                break Err(format!(
+                    "inference timed out after {}s",
+                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+    };
+
+    let outcome = match outcome {
+        Ok(o) => o,
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "openai chat request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
+    };
+
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
+        Outcome::Completed {
+            total_tokens,
+            stop_reason,
+            receipt_cid,
+        } => {
+            info!(
+                %receipt_cid,
+                ?provenance,
+                total_tokens,
+                ?stop_reason,
+                "openai chat completion ready"
+            );
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+        }
+        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+            warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
+            return super::json_error(
+                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
+        }
+    };
+
+    // Feed the full output through the parser in one shot. The
+    // parser's `feed` + `finish` produce the structured event stream
+    // that the response builder consumes.
+    let mut content = String::new();
+    let mut tool_calls: Vec<Value> = Vec::new();
+    let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+    let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
+
+    let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
+    let mut events = parser.feed(&text);
+    events.extend(parser.finish(parser_stop));
+
+    for event in events {
+        match apply_event(
+            event,
+            &mut content,
+            &mut tool_calls,
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        ) {
+            EventOutcome::Continue => {}
+            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
+                warn!(message = %err.message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
+                return err.into_response();
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    let finish_reason = map_finish_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call);
+    let message_content = if content.is_empty() {
+        None
+    } else {
+        Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(content))
+    };
+    let message = openai::ChatMessage::builder()
+        .role("assistant".to_string())
+        .content(message_content)
+        .tool_calls(if tool_calls.is_empty() {
+            None
+        } else {
+            Some(tool_calls)
+        })
+        .build();
+
+    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
+        .id(id)
+        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
+        .created(created)
+        .model(model)
+        .choices(vec![
+            openai::ChatChoice::builder()
+                .index(0)
+                .message(message)
+                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
+                .build(),
+        ])
+        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+            prompt_tokens,
+            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+        )))
+        .build();
+
+    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response
+}
+
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
-    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
-    let has_tools = prepared.has_tools;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+    // Build the parser before consuming `prepared` into the stream.
+    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+        .chat_turn
+        .as_ref()
+        .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
+        .make_parser();
 
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
     let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
@@ -72,21 +340,39 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
         let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        // For tools we buffer the whole generation (so we can parse tool-call
-        // blocks and emit them in one frame). For plain text we forward every
-        // delta as it arrives.
-        let mut tool_buffer = String::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
         let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
         let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
         let mut timed_out = false;
+        let mut protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
 
-        loop {
+        // Per-token loop. Each delta is fed through the parser; the
+        // resulting events become OpenAI SSE chunks. Terminal parser
+        // errors emit an error frame and close the stream WITHOUT
+        // [DONE] (per the P6 contract).
+        'outer: loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    if has_tools {
-                        tool_buffer.push_str(&text);
-                    } else {
-                        yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, text_delta(text), None)));
+                    let events = parser.feed(&text);
+                    for event in events {
+                        match stream_apply_event(
+                            event,
+                            &id,
+                            created,
+                            &model,
+                            &mut saw_tool_call,
+                            &mut in_progress,
+                        ) {
+                            StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) => {
+                                yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
+                            }
+                            StreamOutcome::Continue => {}
+                            StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) => {
+                                protocol_error = Some(message);
+                                break 'outer;
+                            }
+                        }
                     }
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
@@ -109,7 +395,22 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             }
         }
 
-        // Render terminal frames based on what we observed.
+        // Protocol error path: error frame, close, NO [DONE].
+        // Per the OpenAI streaming convention, the stream simply
+        // closes after an error frame. Sending [DONE] would tell
+        // strict clients the response was a successful empty
+        // completion.
+        if let Some(message) = protocol_error {
+            warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                "error": {
+                    "message": message,
+                    "type": "invalid_response",
+                }
+            })));
+            return;
+        }
+
         if let Some(error) = transport_error {
             yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
@@ -148,50 +449,47 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
                     ?stop_reason,
                     "openai chat completion ready"
                 );
-                let finish = if has_tools {
-                    let parsed = assets.parse_tool_calls(&tool_buffer).unwrap_or_else(|err| {
-                        warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from streamed text");
-                        None
-                    });
-                    match parsed {
-                        Some(step) => {
-                            if !step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
-                                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
-                                    &id,
-                                    created,
-                                    &model,
-                                    text_delta(step.assistant_content.clone()),
-                                    None,
-                                )));
-                            }
-                            let tool_calls = step
-                                .tool_calls
-                                .iter()
-                                .enumerate()
-                                .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
-                                .collect();
-                            yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
-                                &id,
-                                created,
-                                &model,
-                                openai::ChatDelta {
-                                    tool_calls: Some(tool_calls),
-                                    ..Default::default()
-                                },
-                                None,
-                            )));
-                            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
-                        }
-                        None => {
-                            yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, text_delta(tool_buffer), None)));
-                            map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false)
+
+                // Drain the parser's terminal events.
+                let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
+                let mut tail = parser.finish(parser_stop);
+                let mut tail_protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
+                for event in tail.drain(..) {
+                    match stream_apply_event(
+                        event,
+                        &id,
+                        created,
+                        &model,
+                        &mut saw_tool_call,
+                        &mut in_progress,
+                    ) {
+                        StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) => yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk)),
+                        StreamOutcome::Continue => {}
+                        StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) => {
+                            tail_protocol_error = Some(message);
+                            break;
                         }
                     }
-                } else {
-                    map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false)
-                };
+                }
+                if let Some(message) = tail_protocol_error {
+                    warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
+                    yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                        "error": {
+                            "message": message,
+                            "type": "invalid_response",
+                        }
+                    })));
+                    return;
+                }
 
-                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(&id, created, &model, openai::ChatDelta::default(), Some(finish))));
+                let finish = map_finish_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call);
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
+                    &id,
+                    created,
+                    &model,
+                    openai::ChatDelta::default(),
+                    Some(finish),
+                )));
 
                 if include_usage {
                     let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
@@ -219,113 +517,112 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
     response
 }
 
-async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
-    let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
-    let created = now_unix();
-    let model = prepared.model.clone();
-    let assets = prepared.assets.clone();
-    let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
-    let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
-    let deadline = prepared.deadline();
-
-    let stream = prepared.stream();
-    tokio::pin!(stream);
-    let mut text = String::new();
-    let outcome = loop {
-        match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
-            Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
-            Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
-            Err(_) => {
-                break Err(format!(
-                    "inference timed out after {}s",
-                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
-                ));
-            }
-        }
-    };
-
-    let outcome = match outcome {
-        Ok(o) => o,
-        Err(message) => {
-            error!(%message, "openai chat request failed");
-            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
-        }
-    };
+/// Outcome of mapping one parser event to a streaming SSE chunk.
+enum StreamOutcome {
+    /// Emit this chunk to the SSE stream.
+    Yield(openai::ChatCompletionChunk),
+    /// No frame to emit for this event (e.g. ToolCallEnd is
+    /// already covered by the preceding Start + ArgsDelta chunks).
+    Continue,
+    /// Terminal protocol error — the stream must close after an
+    /// error frame, NOT emit `[DONE]`. Caller renders the message.
+    Terminal(String),
+}
 
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
-        Outcome::Completed {
-            total_tokens,
-            stop_reason,
-            receipt_cid,
-        } => {
-            info!(
-                %receipt_cid,
-                ?provenance,
-                total_tokens,
-                ?stop_reason,
-                "openai chat completion ready"
+fn stream_apply_event(
+    event: DecodeEvent,
+    id: &str,
+    created: i64,
+    model: &str,
+    saw_tool_call: &mut bool,
+    in_progress: &mut HashMap<usize, CallInProgress>,
+) -> StreamOutcome {
+    match event {
+        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            text_delta(s),
+            None,
+        )),
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
+            *saw_tool_call = true;
+            let wire_id = next_id("call");
+            in_progress.insert(
+                index,
+                CallInProgress {
+                    wire_id: wire_id.clone(),
+                    name: name.clone(),
+                    arguments: String::new(),
+                },
             );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+            // OpenAI streaming tool-call start chunk: a tool_call
+            // entry in the delta carrying index, id, type, and the
+            // initial function name. Subsequent ArgsDelta chunks
+            // carry only the index + function.arguments fragment.
+            StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
+                id,
+                created,
+                model,
+                openai::ChatDelta {
+                    tool_calls: Some(vec![json!({
+                        "index": index,
+                        "id": wire_id,
+                        "type": "function",
+                        "function": {
+                            "name": name,
+                            "arguments": "",
+                        },
+                    })]),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                },
+                None,
+            ))
         }
-        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
-            warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
-            return super::json_error(
-                StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-            );
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
+            if let Some(call) = in_progress.get_mut(&index) {
+                call.arguments.push_str(&delta);
+            }
+            StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
+                id,
+                created,
+                model,
+                openai::ChatDelta {
+                    tool_calls: Some(vec![json!({
+                        "index": index,
+                        "function": {
+                            "arguments": delta,
+                        },
+                    })]),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                },
+                None,
+            ))
         }
-    };
-
-    let (message, finish_reason) = match assets.parse_tool_calls(&text) {
-        Ok(Some(step)) => (tool_call_message(&step), openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls),
-        Ok(None) => (
-            openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
-            map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false),
-        ),
-        Err(err) => {
-            warn!(error = %err, "failed to parse tool calls from generated text");
-            (
-                openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text),
-                map_finish_reason(stop_reason, false),
-            )
+        DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
+            // No separate frame: the preceding Start + ArgsDelta
+            // chunks already carry the call to the wire. We just
+            // drop our in-progress bookkeeping for this index.
+            in_progress.remove(&index);
+            StreamOutcome::Continue
         }
-    };
-
-    let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
-        .id(id)
-        .object("chat.completion".to_string())
-        .created(created)
-        .model(model)
-        .choices(vec![
-            openai::ChatChoice::builder()
-                .index(0)
-                .message(message)
-                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
-                .build(),
-        ])
-        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
-        )))
-        .build();
-
-    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
-    }
-    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
-    response
-}
-
-fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason, has_tool_calls: bool) -> openai::FinishReason {
-    match (stop, has_tool_calls) {
-        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, true) => openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls,
-        (StopReason::EndOfSequence, false) | (StopReason::Cancelled, _) => {
-            openai::FinishReason::Stop
+        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => StreamOutcome::Continue,
+        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
+            StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"))
+        }
+        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
+            let detail = errors
+                .iter()
+                .map(|e| e.to_string())
+                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+                .join("; ");
+            StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!(
+                "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
+            ))
         }
-        (StopReason::MaxNewTokens, _) => openai::FinishReason::Length,
+        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!(
+            "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
+        )),
     }
 }
 
@@ -358,33 +655,324 @@ fn build_chunk(
         .build()
 }
 
-fn tool_call_message(step: &ToolUseStep) -> openai::ChatMessage {
-    let tool_calls: Vec<Value> = step
-        .tool_calls
-        .iter()
-        .enumerate()
-        .map(|(idx, call)| tool_call_value(idx, call))
-        .collect();
-    let content = if step.assistant_content.is_empty() {
-        None
-    } else {
-        Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(step.assistant_content.clone()))
-    };
-    openai::ChatMessage::builder()
-        .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(content)
-        .tool_calls(Some(tool_calls))
-        .build()
-}
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    //! Wire-mapping tests for the OpenAI surface. These exercise the
+    //! event-walking helpers (`apply_event` / `stream_apply_event`) with
+    //! synthetic `DecodeEvent` sequences — the same shape the per-arch
+    //! parsers produce. They're independent of HTTP transport, fake
+    //! executors, or any model.
+    //!
+    //! Coverage maps to the P6 contract:
+    //!
+    //! - **No-tools sentinel passthrough.** When tools aren't bound,
+    //!   the per-arch parser is never instantiated; what feeds the
+    //!   wire-mapper is `TextDelta` events. Asserts that text flows
+    //!   through to `content` with no tool_calls and no Terminal.
+    //! - **Unknown tool.** A model output naming a tool not in the
+    //!   directory becomes a `Terminal` error, mapped to HTTP 502 (a
+    //!   model-output error, not a client request error).
+    //! - **Invalid args.** Schema-validation failure becomes a
+    //!   `Terminal` carrying the schema-error detail.
+    //! - **Per-call streaming after close sentinel.** A complete
+    //!   `Start`/`ArgsDelta`/`End` triple in one feed yields the
+    //!   expected wire chunks atomically. The `End` event itself
+    //!   yields no separate frame — the preceding chunks already
+    //!   carry the call.
+
+    use super::*;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ParserError, SchemaError};
+    use serde_json::json;
+
+    /// No-tools surface: `TextDelta` events accumulate into content;
+    /// no tool calls, no terminal.
+    #[test]
+    fn apply_event_text_passes_through_to_content() {
+        let mut content = String::new();
+        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        // Pretend the parser emitted these events (would happen if a
+        // sentinel-shaped string came through the passthrough parser).
+        for s in ["hello ", "<tool_call>literal text</tool_call>", " world"] {
+            match apply_event(
+                DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s.to_string()),
+                &mut content,
+                &mut tool_calls,
+                &mut saw_tool_call,
+                &mut in_progress,
+            ) {
+                EventOutcome::Continue => {}
+                EventOutcome::Terminal(_) => panic!("text events must not be terminal"),
+            }
+        }
+        assert_eq!(content, "hello <tool_call>literal text</tool_call> world");
+        assert!(tool_calls.is_empty());
+        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn apply_event_unknown_tool_is_terminal_502() {
+        let mut content = String::new();
+        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        let outcome = apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
+                name: "delete_db".to_string(),
+                raw_args: json!({}),
+            },
+            &mut content,
+            &mut tool_calls,
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        match outcome {
+            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
+                assert_eq!(err.status, StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY);
+                assert!(err.message.contains("delete_db"));
+                assert!(err.message.contains("unknown tool"));
+            }
+            EventOutcome::Continue => panic!("UnknownTool must be terminal"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn apply_event_invalid_args_is_terminal_with_schema_detail() {
+        let mut content = String::new();
+        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
 
-fn tool_call_value(index: usize, call: &ToolCall) -> Value {
-    let arguments = serde_json::to_string(&call.arguments).unwrap_or_else(|_| "{}".to_string());
-    json!({
-        "id": format!("call_{index}"),
-        "type": "function",
-        "function": {
-            "name": call.name,
-            "arguments": arguments,
-        },
-    })
+        let outcome = apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs {
+                name: "add".to_string(),
+                args: json!({ "a": "one" }),
+                errors: vec![SchemaError {
+                    path: "/a".to_string(),
+                    message: "is not of type \"number\"".to_string(),
+                }],
+            },
+            &mut content,
+            &mut tool_calls,
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        match outcome {
+            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
+                assert_eq!(err.status, StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY);
+                assert!(err.message.contains("add"));
+                assert!(err.message.contains("schema"));
+                assert!(err.message.contains("/a"));
+            }
+            EventOutcome::Continue => panic!("InvalidArgs must be terminal"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn apply_event_parse_error_is_terminal() {
+        let mut content = String::new();
+        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        let outcome = apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::ParseError {
+                sentinel: "<tool_call>",
+                source: ParserError::MissingField("name"),
+            },
+            &mut content,
+            &mut tool_calls,
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        assert!(matches!(outcome, EventOutcome::Terminal(_)));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn apply_event_complete_call_assembles_tool_calls_array() {
+        let mut content = String::new();
+        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        for event in [
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
+                index: 0,
+                name: "add".to_string(),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
+                index: 0,
+                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
+            },
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
+                index: 0,
+                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
+            },
+        ] {
+            let _ = apply_event(
+                event,
+                &mut content,
+                &mut tool_calls,
+                &mut saw_tool_call,
+                &mut in_progress,
+            );
+        }
+
+        assert_eq!(content, "");
+        assert!(saw_tool_call);
+        assert!(in_progress.is_empty());
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls.len(), 1);
+        let call = &tool_calls[0];
+        assert_eq!(call["type"], "function");
+        assert_eq!(call["function"]["name"], "add");
+        // OpenAI wire convention: `arguments` is a JSON-encoded string.
+        assert_eq!(call["function"]["arguments"], r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#);
+        assert!(
+            call["id"].as_str().is_some_and(|s| s.starts_with("call-")),
+            "expected process-unique id, got {}",
+            call["id"]
+        );
+    }
+
+    /// Per-call streaming proof: a complete Start / ArgsDelta / End
+    /// triple in one feed yields exactly two wire chunks (Start emits
+    /// a chunk with name; ArgsDelta emits a chunk with arguments
+    /// fragment; End emits no separate chunk — its content is
+    /// already on the wire).
+    #[test]
+    fn stream_apply_event_emits_per_call_chunks_atomically() {
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        let start = stream_apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
+                index: 0,
+                name: "add".to_string(),
+            },
+            "chatcmpl-test",
+            42,
+            "test-model",
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        let StreamOutcome::Yield(start_chunk) = start else {
+            panic!("ToolCallStart must yield a chunk");
+        };
+        let start_value = serde_json::to_value(&start_chunk).unwrap();
+        let tool_calls = &start_value["choices"][0]["delta"]["tool_calls"];
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["index"], 0);
+        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["function"]["name"], "add");
+        assert!(tool_calls[0]["id"].as_str().unwrap().starts_with("call-"));
+        assert!(saw_tool_call);
+
+        let args = stream_apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
+                index: 0,
+                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
+            },
+            "chatcmpl-test",
+            42,
+            "test-model",
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        let StreamOutcome::Yield(args_chunk) = args else {
+            panic!("ToolCallArgsDelta must yield a chunk");
+        };
+        let args_value = serde_json::to_value(&args_chunk).unwrap();
+        let arg_calls = &args_value["choices"][0]["delta"]["tool_calls"];
+        assert_eq!(arg_calls[0]["index"], 0);
+        assert_eq!(
+            arg_calls[0]["function"]["arguments"],
+            r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#
+        );
+        // Start-chunk's `id` and `name` are NOT repeated on subsequent
+        // delta chunks (per OpenAI streaming convention).
+        assert!(arg_calls[0].get("id").is_none());
+
+        let end = stream_apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
+                index: 0,
+                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
+            },
+            "chatcmpl-test",
+            42,
+            "test-model",
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        // ToolCallEnd emits no separate frame — preceding chunks
+        // already carry the call to the wire.
+        assert!(matches!(end, StreamOutcome::Continue));
+        assert!(in_progress.is_empty());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn stream_apply_event_text_yields_content_delta() {
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+
+        let out = stream_apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("hello".to_string()),
+            "chatcmpl-test",
+            42,
+            "test-model",
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        let StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) = out else {
+            panic!("TextDelta must yield a chunk");
+        };
+        let value = serde_json::to_value(&chunk).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(value["choices"][0]["delta"]["content"], "hello");
+        assert!(value["choices"][0]["delta"].get("tool_calls").is_none());
+        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn stream_apply_event_unknown_tool_is_terminal() {
+        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
+        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
+        let out = stream_apply_event(
+            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
+                name: "delete_db".to_string(),
+                raw_args: json!({}),
+            },
+            "chatcmpl-test",
+            42,
+            "test-model",
+            &mut saw_tool_call,
+            &mut in_progress,
+        );
+        let StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) = out else {
+            panic!("UnknownTool must be terminal");
+        };
+        assert!(message.contains("delete_db"));
+        assert!(message.contains("unknown tool"));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn map_finish_reason_tool_calls_wins_over_stop() {
+        // Per the P6 contract: tool_calls wins whenever any call was
+        // emitted, even if the executor stopped on EOS.
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, true),
+            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, true),
+            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, false),
+            openai::FinishReason::Stop
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, false),
+            openai::FinishReason::Length
+        );
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 0bf6afa..919dbd5 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -11,13 +11,14 @@ use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use futures::Stream;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::Executor;
-use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
+use hellas_rpc::model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::HashMap;
@@ -61,7 +62,13 @@ pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
     pub(super) provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
     pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-    pub(super) has_tools: bool,
+    /// Bound chat-turn for chat surfaces (OpenAI / Anthropic). `None`
+    /// for the plain completion endpoint, which has no chat template
+    /// and no tool contract — see the P6 implementation contract in
+    /// the project plan. Chat surfaces use `chat_turn.make_parser()`
+    /// to drive the wire-event mapping; plain surface streams text
+    /// passthrough.
+    pub(super) chat_turn: Option<ChatTurn>,
     pub(super) assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
     pub(super) inference_timeout: Duration,
 }
@@ -193,27 +200,20 @@ impl GatewayState {
         Ok(assets)
     }
 
-    async fn prepare_generation<F, E>(
+    /// Drive the executor quote step and assemble a `PreparedGeneration`
+    /// from already-prepared inputs. Surface-specific assembly
+    /// (`prepare_openai` / `prepare_anthropic` / `prepare_plain`)
+    /// produces the `PreparedPrompt` (and, for chat surfaces, the
+    /// `ChatTurn`) before calling here.
+    async fn finalize_generation(
         &self,
-        request_model: &str,
+        model: String,
+        assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
+        prepared_prompt: PreparedPrompt,
         max_tokens: u32,
+        chat_turn: Option<ChatTurn>,
         prepare_error: &str,
-        has_tools: bool,
-        prepare: F,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError>
-    where
-        F: FnOnce(&ModelAssets) -> Result<PreparedPrompt, E>,
-        E: StdError + Send + Sync + 'static,
-    {
-        let model = self.resolve_model(request_model);
-        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-        })?;
-        let prepared_prompt = prepare(assets.as_ref()).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("{prepare_error}: {}", format_error_causes(&err)),
-        })?;
+    ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
         let stop_token_ids = prepared_prompt.stop_token_ids.clone();
         let request = ExecutionRequest::new(
@@ -227,8 +227,6 @@ impl GatewayState {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to build execution request: {err}"),
         })?;
-        // Run the quote step up front so we can lift provenance off the
-        // prepared route before any response headers are flushed.
         let prepared = request.prepare().await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
             message: format!("{prepare_error}: {}", format_error_causes(err.as_ref())),
@@ -242,7 +240,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
             provenance,
             prompt_tokens,
             stop_token_ids,
-            has_tools,
+            chat_turn,
             inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
         })
     }
@@ -254,18 +252,31 @@ impl GatewayState {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
         let messages: Vec<Message> = req.messages.iter().cloned().map(Message::from).collect();
         let tools = req.tools.clone();
-        let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
         let enable_thinking = req
             .reasoning_effort
             .is_some_and(openai::ReasoningEffort::enables_thinking);
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
+        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
+        let assets = self
+            .model_assets(&model)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            })?;
+        let chat_turn = assets
+            .chat_turn(tools.as_deref(), ChatOptions { enable_thinking })
+            .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
+        let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        self.finalize_generation(
+            model,
+            assets,
+            prepared_prompt,
             max_tokens,
+            Some(chat_turn),
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            has_tools,
-            move |assets| {
-                assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), enable_thinking)
-            },
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -284,13 +295,28 @@ impl GatewayState {
                 .map(anthropic_tool_to_openai)
                 .collect::<Vec<_>>()
         });
-        let has_tools = tools.as_ref().is_some_and(|t| !t.is_empty());
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
+        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
+        let assets = self
+            .model_assets(&model)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            })?;
+        let chat_turn = assets
+            .chat_turn(tools.as_deref(), ChatOptions::default())
+            .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
+        let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+        })?;
+        self.finalize_generation(
+            model,
+            assets,
+            prepared_prompt,
             req.max_tokens,
+            Some(chat_turn),
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
-            has_tools,
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_chat_with_tools(&messages, tools.as_deref(), false),
         )
         .await
     }
@@ -301,17 +327,54 @@ impl GatewayState {
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
         let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
-        self.prepare_generation(
-            &req.model,
+        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
+        let assets = self
+            .model_assets(&model)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+            })?;
+        let prepared_prompt = assets.prepare_plain(&prompt).map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!(
+                "Failed to prepare completion prompt: {}",
+                format_error_causes(&err)
+            ),
+        })?;
+        self.finalize_generation(
+            model,
+            assets,
+            prepared_prompt,
             max_tokens,
+            None,
             "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
-            false,
-            move |assets| assets.prepare_plain(&prompt),
         )
         .await
     }
 }
 
+/// Map a `ModelAssets::chat_turn` failure to an HTTP status. Bad
+/// schemas and unsupported-tool-arch are **request errors** (400):
+/// the model never got to fail. Other failures (chat template
+/// missing, etc.) are also request-shaped here.
+fn classify_chat_turn_error(err: ModelAssetsError) -> HttpError {
+    match err {
+        ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory { source } => HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {source}"),
+        },
+        ModelAssetsError::ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch } => HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Model architecture `{arch}` does not support tool calling"),
+        },
+        other => HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {other}"),
+        },
+    }
+}
+
 impl PreparedGeneration {
     /// Drive the execution to completion as a stream of `GenerationEvent`s.
     ///
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 1ad5b58..b75538b 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,11 @@
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
 use crate::encode_token_ids;
 use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::helpers::{
-    ToolUseStep, parse_lfm2_tool_calls, parse_olmo3_tool_calls, parse_qwen3_5_tool_calls,
-    parse_qwen3_tool_calls,
-};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory, ToolSpec};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{
-    RenderChatTemplateOptions, get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template,
-};
+use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
@@ -21,10 +18,10 @@ use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
 pub struct ModelAssets {
     model: ModelSpec,
     config: Value,
-    tokenizer: Tokenizer,
-    tokenizer_config: Value,
-    chat_template: Option<String>,
-    stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    tokenizer: Arc<Tokenizer>,
+    tokenizer_config: Arc<Value>,
+    chat_template: Option<Arc<str>>,
+    stop_token_ids: Arc<[i32]>,
     dtype: Dtype,
 }
 
@@ -51,7 +48,7 @@ impl ModelAssets {
 
         let graph_model = get_model(&config, 1, None, dtype)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::ConstructModelConfig { source })?;
-        let stop_token_ids = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
+        let stop_token_ids: Vec<i32> = graph_model.config().get_eos_token_ids();
 
         let tokenizer = Tokenizer::from_file(&tokenizer_path).map_err(|source| {
             ModelAssetsError::LoadTokenizer {
@@ -60,15 +57,17 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             }
         })?;
 
-        let chat_template = get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision).ok();
+        let chat_template = get_model_chat_template(&model.id, &model.revision)
+            .ok()
+            .map(Arc::<str>::from);
 
         Ok(Self {
             model,
             config,
-            tokenizer,
-            tokenizer_config,
+            tokenizer: Arc::new(tokenizer),
+            tokenizer_config: Arc::new(tokenizer_config),
             chat_template,
-            stop_token_ids,
+            stop_token_ids: Arc::from(stop_token_ids.as_slice()),
             dtype,
         })
     }
@@ -103,51 +102,22 @@ impl ModelAssets {
     }
 
     pub fn prepare_chat(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        self.prepare_chat_with_tools(messages, None, false)
-    }
-
-    pub fn prepare_chat_with_tools(
-        &self,
-        messages: &[Message],
-        tools: Option<&[Value]>,
-        enable_thinking: bool,
-    ) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
-            ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
+        let template = self
+            .chat_template
+            .as_deref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
                 source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
-            }
-        })?;
-        PreparedPrompt::from_messages_with_options(
+            })?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
             &self.tokenizer,
             template,
             &self.tokenizer_config,
             messages,
             &self.stop_token_ids,
-            RenderChatTemplateOptions {
-                enable_thinking,
-                tools,
-            },
         )
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
-    pub fn parse_tool_calls(&self, text: &str) -> Result<Option<ToolUseStep>> {
-        let arch = get_model_architecture(&self.config)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?;
-        let parsed = match arch {
-            "Qwen3ForCausalLM" | "Qwen3MoeForCausalLM" => parse_qwen3_tool_calls(text),
-            "Qwen3_5ForConditionalGeneration" | "Qwen3_5MoeForConditionalGeneration" => {
-                parse_qwen3_5_tool_calls(text)
-            }
-            "Lfm2ForCausalLM" | "Lfm2VlForConditionalGeneration" => parse_lfm2_tool_calls(text),
-            "Olmo2ForCausalLM" | "Olmo3ForCausalLM" | "OlmoHybridForCausalLM" => {
-                parse_olmo3_tool_calls(text)
-            }
-            _ => return Ok(None),
-        };
-        parsed.map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
-    }
-
     pub fn prepare_plain(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
@@ -158,4 +128,109 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             .decode(token_ids, false)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::DecodeTokens { source })
     }
+
+    /// Build a `ChatTurn` for one chat-completion request.
+    ///
+    /// `tools` is the wire-format tool list as both gateway surfaces
+    /// produce it after their own normalization (OpenAI passes the
+    /// request body through; Anthropic converts to OpenAI shape via
+    /// `anthropic_tool_to_openai`). Both arrive here as
+    /// `[{"type": "function", "function": {"name": "...",
+    /// "description": "...", "parameters": {...}}}, ...]`.
+    ///
+    /// Wire-conversion + protocol selection happens here at the
+    /// gateway edge:
+    ///
+    /// - `None` or empty list → `ChatTurn` with no tools bound
+    ///   (passthrough parser, no protocol required).
+    /// - Malformed schema or unsupported model → typed error variants
+    ///   the gateway maps to HTTP 400, never to a model-output error.
+    pub fn chat_turn(
+        &self,
+        tools: Option<&[Value]>,
+        options: ChatOptions,
+    ) -> Result<ChatTurn> {
+        let chat_template = self
+            .chat_template
+            .as_ref()
+            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
+                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
+            })?
+            .clone();
+
+        let arch = get_model_architecture(&self.config)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?
+            .to_string();
+
+        // Wire normalization: empty list is no tools. Doing this at the
+        // edge keeps the wire semantics ("user sent []") visible here
+        // rather than relying solely on ChatTurn::new's normalization.
+        let directory = match tools {
+            None => None,
+            Some(specs) if specs.is_empty() => None,
+            Some(specs) => {
+                let tool_specs = wire_tools_to_specs(specs)?;
+                let dir = ToolDirectory::new(tool_specs)
+                    .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory { source })?;
+                Some(Arc::new(dir))
+            }
+        };
+
+        ChatTurn::new(
+            arch.clone(),
+            chat_template,
+            Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer),
+            Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer_config),
+            Arc::clone(&self.stop_token_ids),
+            directory,
+            options,
+        )
+        .map_err(|source| match source {
+            // ChatTurn::new returns this when tools were bound but the
+            // architecture has no registered protocol. It's a request
+            // error, not a model-output error.
+            LLMError::UnsupportedModel(_) => ModelAssetsError::ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch },
+            other => ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source: other },
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+/// Translate the OpenAI-style wire tool shape (or, for the Anthropic
+/// surface, the post-conversion form produced by
+/// `anthropic_tool_to_openai`) into typed [`ToolSpec`]s.
+///
+/// Strictly expects each entry to have a `function` object containing
+/// `name` (string), optional `description`, and `parameters` (JSON
+/// Schema). A missing `name` is a request error — the schema is bad,
+/// not the model output.
+fn wire_tools_to_specs(wire_tools: &[Value]) -> Result<Vec<ToolSpec>> {
+    let mut out = Vec::with_capacity(wire_tools.len());
+    for (idx, entry) in wire_tools.iter().enumerate() {
+        let function = entry.get("function").ok_or_else(|| {
+            ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory {
+                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig(format!(
+                    "tool[{idx}] is missing the `function` wrapper"
+                )),
+            }
+        })?;
+        let name = function
+            .get("name")
+            .and_then(Value::as_str)
+            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory {
+                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig(format!(
+                    "tool[{idx}].function is missing required `name`"
+                )),
+            })?
+            .to_string();
+        let description = function
+            .get("description")
+            .and_then(Value::as_str)
+            .map(|s| s.to_string());
+        let parameters = function
+            .get("parameters")
+            .cloned()
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| Value::Object(Default::default()));
+        out.push(ToolSpec::new(name, description, parameters));
+    }
+    Ok(out)
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index afd4111..d90c899 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -78,4 +78,21 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: TokenizerError,
     },
+    /// One of the offered tool schemas is malformed (not a valid
+    /// JSON Schema, duplicate name, or a tool entry that doesn't fit
+    /// the expected wire shape). Gateway maps this to a request error
+    /// (HTTP 400 / OpenAI invalid_request) — the tools themselves are
+    /// bad, the model never ran.
+    #[error("invalid tool directory")]
+    InvalidToolDirectory {
+        #[source]
+        source: LLMError,
+    },
+    /// Caller asked for tools but the model architecture has no
+    /// registered tool-call protocol. Gateway maps this to a request
+    /// error (HTTP 400) with a "model X does not support tool calling"
+    /// message — the model is incapable, the request shouldn't have
+    /// been made.
+    #[error("model `{arch}` does not support tool calling")]
+    ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch: String },
 }

From c1830feed658838d4284198390db5cd98fb70aa0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:46:26 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 069/105] feat(gateway): --pi-log flag to redirect pi
 stdout/stderr to a file

Pi has a rich TUI that mixes stdout and stderr; without redirection it
clobbers the parent terminal. Adds --pi-log <path>; both streams go to
the file when set, otherwise pi keeps inheriting the parent tty for
interactive use.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs | 21 +++++++++++++++++++--
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                |  6 ++++++
 2 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
index 505748d..2c18617 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use std::path::Path;
 use std::process::Stdio;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
@@ -28,6 +29,7 @@ pub fn spawn(
     api: &str,
     pi_bin: &str,
     pi_args: &[String],
+    log_path: Option<&Path>,
 ) -> CliResult<PiHandle> {
     let provider = json!({
         "baseUrl": base_url,
@@ -55,14 +57,29 @@ pub fn spawn(
         .context("failed to create pi extension tempfile")?;
     std::fs::write(extension.path(), body).context("failed to write pi extension")?;
 
+    // When log_path is given, both pi streams go there (pi has rich UI; mixing
+    // them is what users expect to see). Otherwise stay attached to the parent
+    // tty so interactive use keeps working.
+    let (stdout, stderr) = match log_path {
+        Some(path) => {
+            let log = std::fs::File::create(path)
+                .with_context(|| format!("failed to open pi log {}", path.display()))?;
+            (
+                Stdio::from(log.try_clone().context("dup pi log fd")?),
+                Stdio::from(log),
+            )
+        }
+        None => (Stdio::inherit(), Stdio::inherit()),
+    };
+
     let child = Command::new(pi_bin)
         .arg("-e")
         .arg(extension.path())
         .args(["--provider", "hellas", "--model", model])
         .args(pi_args)
         .stdin(Stdio::inherit())
-        .stdout(Stdio::inherit())
-        .stderr(Stdio::inherit())
+        .stdout(stdout)
+        .stderr(stderr)
         .kill_on_drop(true)
         .spawn()
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to spawn `{pi_bin}`"))?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index a7f9ad6..9ecf20b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -205,6 +205,10 @@ enum Commands {
             requires = "pi",
         )]
         pi_api: String,
+        /// Redirect pi's stdout+stderr to this file (gateway's own logs are
+        /// untouched). Default: pi inherits the parent terminal.
+        #[arg(long = "pi-log", requires = "pi")]
+        pi_log: Option<std::path::PathBuf>,
         /// Trailing args forwarded verbatim to `pi`. Use `--` to introduce them.
         #[arg(last = true, allow_hyphen_values = true)]
         pi_args: Vec<String>,
@@ -345,6 +349,7 @@ async fn main() {
             pi,
             pi_bin,
             pi_api,
+            pi_log,
             pi_args,
         } => {
             commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
@@ -368,6 +373,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 pi,
                 pi_bin,
                 pi_api,
+                pi_log,
                 pi_args,
             })
             .await

From 9c05b05ac7dd45bbd823a5583f45959e571b0de7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:46:53 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 070/105] feat(gateway): inline hellas extension on
 protocol-native frames

Replaces bracketing 'event: hellas-provenance' / 'event: hellas-receipt'
SSE events with a namespaced "hellas" field on the existing
protocol-native JSON envelopes. Browser EventSource and many WASM
HTTP wrappers swallow response headers, so an in-band JSON extension is
the only carrier that reliably reaches those clients.

Wire shape per surface:

- OpenAI streaming: first chunk (role:assistant) carries
  hellas.commitment_id; the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk -- the last data
  event before [DONE] -- carries hellas.receipt_id. Without
  include_usage that's the finish-reason chunk; with it, the trailing
  usage chunk. Receipt placement is the testable invariant: "receipt
  on terminal event," not "receipt on a finish-reason chunk that may
  have other chunks after it."
- Anthropic streaming: hellas.commitment_id lives inside
  message_start.message (on MessageResponse, same JSON path as
  non-streaming so clients have one extraction path).
  hellas.receipt_id rides message_stop, the structural terminator.
- Plain streaming: same shape as the chat surfaces.
- Non-streaming: the JSON body gets the same hellas extension on top
  of the existing x-hellas-* headers (additive; headers stay).

Receipt injection is fenced strictly inside Outcome::Completed.
Transport / timeout / parser / Outcome::Failed branches emit cleanup
frames unwrapped -- no receipt leaks on any failure path.

Adds gateway/hellas_ext.rs with HellasExt + WithHellas<T> via
serde(flatten); catgrad-llm wire types stay protocol-neutral.
provenance_layer.rs is unchanged (still header-only; mutating bodies
in middleware would force buffering streams).

Anthropic streaming gets a build_anthropic_sse_stream extraction
parallel to OpenAI's testable seam, yielding AnthropicSsePayload
{name, json}.

Tests:
- 5 unit tests for the WithHellas wrapper (skip-empty, hex
  rendering, flatten merge).
- OpenAI streaming_done_tests extended with positive-path coverage
  (commitment on first, receipt on terminal, no commitment when
  provenance is None, include_usage routes receipt to usage chunk)
  and error-path receipt-leak guards on transport / timeout /
  Outcome::Failed.
- Anthropic streaming_tests mirror the same coverage:
  message_start.message commitment, message_stop receipt,
  message_delta carries no receipt, errors emit no message_stop and
  no receipt.

cargo test --workspace: 96 tests pass.
---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 1129 +++++++-------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs |  146 ++
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs        |   23 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 1350 ++++++++---------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      |   67 +-
 5 files changed, 1382 insertions(+), 1333 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index ae563a2..ac59b7f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
+use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{
-    next_id, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_event_data,
-    sse_response,
-};
+use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
@@ -11,13 +9,15 @@ use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::Event;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::anthropic::{AnthropicStreamFrame, AnthropicStreamMapper};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::{PumpError, pump_finish, pump_text};
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
-    DecodeEvent, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
+    DecodeFailure, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
 };
 use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use serde_json::{Map, Value};
-use std::collections::HashMap;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
+use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -37,71 +37,38 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
-/// One in-flight tool call as the streaming surface needs it. The
-/// wire ID is emitted at `ToolCallStart` time and not held here —
-/// subsequent `ArgsDelta` / `End` events on the wire reference the
-/// content-block index, not the tool-call ID. See "Tool-call IDs" and
-/// "Anthropic content-block indexing — separate counter" in the
-/// project plan's P6 implementation contract.
-struct CallInProgress {
-    /// Anthropic content-block index assigned at start time. Distinct
-    /// from the parser's tool-call index.
-    block_index: u32,
-}
-
-/// What block (if any) is currently open in the streaming Anthropic
-/// response. Anthropic requires every `content_block_*` event to carry
-/// a stable index across `start` / `delta`* / `stop`, and forbids
-/// interleaving deltas across different blocks. The tracker enforces
-/// that by closing a text block before opening a tool-use block (and
-/// vice versa).
-enum OpenBlock {
-    None,
-    Text { index: u32 },
-    ToolUse { block_index: u32 },
-}
-
-fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
-    match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
-        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-    }
-}
-
-/// Map executor `StopReason` + `saw_tool_call` to the Anthropic wire
-/// `stop_reason`. `tool_use` wins over `end_turn` whenever any call
-/// was emitted.
-fn map_stop_reason(stop: ExecStopReason, saw_tool_call: bool) -> anthropic::StopReason {
-    if saw_tool_call {
-        return anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse;
-    }
-    match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence | ExecStopReason::Cancelled => {
-            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
-        }
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens,
-    }
-}
-
+/// Non-streaming endpoint. Same per-delta pipeline as streaming;
+/// frames are discarded and `mapper.snapshot()` provides the buffered
+/// content blocks + stop_reason.
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("msg");
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
+
     let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
         .chat_turn
         .as_ref()
         .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
         .make_parser();
+    let mut mapper = AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
 
     let stream = prepared.stream();
     tokio::pin!(stream);
-    let mut text = String::new();
+
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
+                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
+                    pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d)
+                {
+                    // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
+                    // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
+                    return failure_to_json_response(failure);
+                }
+                // Non-streaming: discard frames; snapshot at end.
+            }
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
             Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
             Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
@@ -147,35 +114,36 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     };
 
     let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(exec_stop);
-    let mut events = parser.feed(&text);
-    events.extend(parser.finish(parser_stop));
+    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
+        pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop)
+    {
+        return failure_to_json_response(failure);
+    }
 
-    let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = match events_to_blocks(events) {
-        Ok(out) => out,
-        Err(message) => {
-            warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
-            return super::HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-                message,
-            }
-            .into_response();
-        }
+    let snapshot = match mapper.snapshot() {
+        Ok(s) => s,
+        Err(failure) => return failure_to_json_response(failure),
     };
-
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
         .id(id)
         .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
         .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(blocks)
+        .content(snapshot.blocks)
         .model(model)
-        .stop_reason(Some(map_stop_reason(exec_stop, saw_tool_call)))
+        .stop_reason(Some(snapshot.stop_reason))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
             prompt_tokens,
             u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         ))
         .build();
 
-    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+    };
+    let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
+
+    let mut response = Json(body).into_response();
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
@@ -183,180 +151,144 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     response
 }
 
+/// One unit of wire output the Anthropic streaming endpoint emits.
+/// Tests assert on `name` + `json` directly; production maps each
+/// to `axum::response::sse::Event::default().event(name).data(json)`
+/// via `into_event`. There is no `[DONE]` equivalent — `message_stop`
+/// (or `error`) is the structural terminator.
+#[cfg_attr(test, derive(Debug))]
+struct AnthropicSsePayload {
+    name: &'static str,
+    json: serde_json::Value,
+}
+
+impl AnthropicSsePayload {
+    fn into_event(self) -> Event {
+        sse_event_data(self.name, &self.json)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Streaming endpoint. The mapper owns content-block bookkeeping; this
+/// function emits `message_start` / `message_stop` envelopes and wraps
+/// each `AnthropicStreamFrame` into the matching SSE event. The actual
+/// stream-building lives in [`build_anthropic_sse_stream`] so the wire
+/// shape can be tested directly with synthetic upstream streams (no
+/// axum / no real executor required).
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("msg");
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
-    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+
+    let parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
         .chat_turn
         .as_ref()
         .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
         .make_parser();
+    let mapper = AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
 
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
-    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
-        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
-            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
-        }
+    let upstream = prepared.stream();
+    let payloads = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+        id,
+        model,
+        prompt_tokens,
+        deadline,
+        parser,
+        mapper,
+        stream_provenance,
+        upstream,
+    );
+    let events = payloads
+        .map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
+    let mut response = sse_response(events);
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response
+}
 
-        let message_start = anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart {
-            message: anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
-                .id(id.clone())
-                .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
-                .role("assistant".to_string())
-                .content(vec![])
-                .model(model)
-                .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, 0))
-                .build(),
+/// Inner SSE-event generator, generic over the upstream
+/// `GenerationEvent` stream. Returns a stream of [`AnthropicSsePayload`]s
+/// (rather than opaque axum `Event`s) so tests can inspect the
+/// emitted wire shape directly. Production wraps via `into_event`.
+fn build_anthropic_sse_stream<S>(
+    id: String,
+    model: String,
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    deadline: tokio::time::Instant,
+    mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
+    mut mapper: AnthropicStreamMapper,
+    provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
+    upstream: S,
+) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = AnthropicSsePayload> + Send
+where
+    S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
+{
+    stream! {
+        // Stamp hellas.commitment_id INSIDE message_start.message
+        // (on the MessageResponse), so the field path is identical
+        // between streaming (`message_start.message.hellas.commitment_id`)
+        // and non-streaming (`hellas.commitment_id` on MessageResponse).
+        // Browser EventSource consumers can't read response headers,
+        // so this in-band placement is the canonical commitment carrier.
+        let message = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
+            .id(id.clone())
+            .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
+            .role("assistant".to_string())
+            .content(vec![])
+            .model(model)
+            .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, 0))
+            .build();
+        let message_hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+            Some(prov) => HellasExt::commitment(prov),
+            None => HellasExt::default(),
+        };
+        let wrapped_message = WithHellas::new(message, message_hellas);
+        // MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart { message: MessageResponse }
+        // is a typed variant, so we can't substitute WithHellas<MessageResponse>
+        // for the field. Construct the JSON envelope manually — the only
+        // boundary where we step around the typed enum.
+        yield AnthropicSsePayload {
+            name: "message_start",
+            json: json!({
+                "type": "message_start",
+                "message": wrapped_message,
+            }),
         };
-        yield Ok(sse_event_data("message_start", &message_start));
 
-        let inner = prepared.stream();
+        let inner = upstream;
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let mut next_block_index: u32 = 0;
-        let mut open: OpenBlock = OpenBlock::None;
-        let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
         let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
         let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
         let mut timed_out = false;
-        let mut protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
+        let mut protocol_failure: Option<PumpError<AnthropicStreamFrame>> = None;
 
-        // Per-token loop. Each delta is fed through the parser; events
-        // are routed to text or tool-use block streams. Block
-        // transitions (text → tool, tool → text, tool → tool) are
-        // bracketed with content_block_stop / content_block_start so
-        // the wire format never interleaves deltas across blocks.
         'outer: loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    let events = parser.feed(&text);
-                    for event in events {
-                        match event {
-                            DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => {
-                                let block_index = match open {
-                                    OpenBlock::Text { index } => index,
-                                    OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
-                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                            "content_block_stop",
-                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
-                                                index: block_index,
-                                            },
-                                        ));
-                                        let new_index = next_block_index;
-                                        next_block_index += 1;
-                                        open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
-                                        yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
-                                        new_index
-                                    }
-                                    OpenBlock::None => {
-                                        let new_index = next_block_index;
-                                        next_block_index += 1;
-                                        open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
-                                        yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
-                                        new_index
-                                    }
-                                };
-                                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                    "content_block_delta",
-                                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                                        index: block_index,
-                                        delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text: s },
-                                    },
-                                ));
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
-                                saw_tool_call = true;
-                                // Close any open block before starting
-                                // the tool-use block.
-                                match open {
-                                    OpenBlock::Text { index: text_idx } => {
-                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                            "content_block_stop",
-                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
-                                                index: text_idx,
-                                            },
-                                        ));
-                                    }
-                                    OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
-                                        yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                            "content_block_stop",
-                                            &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
-                                                index: block_index,
-                                            },
-                                        ));
-                                    }
-                                    OpenBlock::None => {}
+                    match pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &text) {
+                        Ok(frames) => {
+                            for frame in frames {
+                                // No final usage yet — only used by
+                                // Stop frame, which the mapper only
+                                // emits from finish().
+                                if let Some(p) =
+                                    frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0)
+                                {
+                                    yield p;
                                 }
-                                let block_index = next_block_index;
-                                next_block_index += 1;
-                                let wire_id = next_id("toolu");
-                                in_progress.insert(index, CallInProgress { block_index });
-                                open = OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index };
-                                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                    "content_block_start",
-                                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                                        index: block_index,
-                                        content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
-                                            id: wire_id,
-                                            name,
-                                            input: Value::Object(Map::new()),
-                                        },
-                                    },
-                                ));
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
-                                if let Some(call) = in_progress.get(&index) {
-                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                        "content_block_delta",
-                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                                            index: call.block_index,
-                                            delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::InputJsonDelta {
-                                                partial_json: delta,
-                                            },
-                                        },
-                                    ));
-                                }
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
-                                if let Some(call) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
-                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                        "content_block_stop",
-                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
-                                            index: call.block_index,
-                                        },
-                                    ));
-                                }
-                                open = OpenBlock::None;
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
-                            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
-                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                    "model called unknown tool `{name}`"
-                                ));
-                                break 'outer;
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
-                                let detail = errors
-                                    .iter()
-                                    .map(|e| e.to_string())
-                                    .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-                                    .join("; ");
-                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
-                                ));
-                                break 'outer;
-                            }
-                            DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
-                                protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
-                                ));
-                                break 'outer;
                             }
                         }
+                        Err(err) => {
+                            // PumpError already drained close_for_error
+                            // from the mapper — stash and emit with the
+                            // error frame below.
+                            protocol_failure = Some(err);
+                            break 'outer;
+                        }
                     }
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
@@ -379,20 +311,19 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             }
         }
 
-        // Protocol error path: emit Anthropic `error` event and
-        // close. No `message_stop` follows — Anthropic clients treat
-        // `error` as terminal.
-        if let Some(message) = protocol_error {
-            warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
-            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "error",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                    error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                        error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                        message,
-                    },
-                },
-            ));
+        // Protocol error path: emit any cleanup frames the pump
+        // drained from close_for_error (so the `error` event arrives
+        // in a bracketed stream — fixes the "open block + error"
+        // wire bug), then emit `error` and close. No `message_stop`
+        // follows — Anthropic clients treat `error` as terminal.
+        if let Some(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) = protocol_failure {
+            warn!(message = %failure, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
+            for frame in cleanup {
+                if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
+                    yield p;
+                }
+            }
+            yield error_payload(error_type_for(&failure), failure.to_string());
             return;
         }
 
@@ -404,38 +335,33 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 )
             })
         }) {
-            // Close any open block so the client sees a clean
-            // bracketing before the error event.
-            for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
-                yield Ok(ev);
+            // Close any open content block before the terminal error
+            // frame so the wire stays bracketed. Same `close_for_error`
+            // helper as the protocol-error path.
+            for frame in mapper.close_for_error() {
+                if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
+                    yield p;
+                }
             }
-            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                "error",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                    error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                        error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                        message: format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-                    },
-                },
-            ));
+            yield error_payload(
+                "invalid_request_error",
+                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+            );
             return;
         }
 
         let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
         match outcome {
             Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
-                for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
-                    yield Ok(ev);
+                for frame in mapper.close_for_error() {
+                    if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
+                        yield p;
+                    }
                 }
-                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "error",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                        error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                            error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                            message: format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-                        },
-                    },
-                ));
+                yield error_payload(
+                    "invalid_request_error",
+                    format!("Inference error: {error}"),
+                );
                 return;
             }
             Outcome::Completed {
@@ -445,391 +371,398 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             } => {
                 info!(
                     %receipt_cid,
-                    provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                    provenance = ?provenance,
                     total_tokens,
                     ?stop_reason,
                     "anthropic message completion ready"
                 );
 
-                // Drain the parser's terminal events.
                 let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-                let tail = parser.finish(parser_stop);
-                let mut tail_protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
-                for event in tail {
-                    match event {
-                        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => {
-                            let block_index = match open {
-                                OpenBlock::Text { index } => index,
-                                OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index, .. } => {
-                                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                        "content_block_stop",
-                                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop {
-                                            index: block_index,
-                                        },
-                                    ));
-                                    let new_index = next_block_index;
-                                    next_block_index += 1;
-                                    open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
-                                    yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
-                                    new_index
-                                }
-                                OpenBlock::None => {
-                                    let new_index = next_block_index;
-                                    next_block_index += 1;
-                                    open = OpenBlock::Text { index: new_index };
-                                    yield Ok(text_block_start(new_index));
-                                    new_index
-                                }
-                            };
-                            yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                                "content_block_delta",
-                                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
-                                    index: block_index,
-                                    delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text: s },
-                                },
-                            ));
-                        }
-                        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
-                        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
-                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                "model called unknown tool `{name}`"
-                            ));
-                            break;
-                        }
-                        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
-                            let detail = errors
-                                .iter()
-                                .map(|e| e.to_string())
-                                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-                                .join("; ");
-                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
-                            ));
-                            break;
+                let output_tokens = u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
+
+                // Drain parser tail + mapper.finish via the pump.
+                // Frames are: (zero or more) block-close frames, then
+                // the terminal Stop (becomes `message_delta` with our
+                // output_tokens).
+                match pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
+                    Ok(frames) => {
+                        for frame in frames {
+                            if let Some(p) =
+                                frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, output_tokens)
+                            {
+                                yield p;
+                            }
                         }
-                        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
-                            tail_protocol_error = Some(format!(
-                                "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
-                            ));
-                            break;
+                    }
+                    Err(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) => {
+                        warn!(message = %failure, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
+                        for frame in cleanup {
+                            if let Some(p) =
+                                frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, output_tokens)
+                            {
+                                yield p;
+                            }
                         }
-                        // Tool-call events on `finish()` shouldn't
-                        // happen in practice (the parser would have
-                        // already emitted them on the closing
-                        // sentinel during `feed`), but if they do,
-                        // ignore — the block stream would be
-                        // incomplete and the call wasn't validated
-                        // through the normal path.
-                        _ => {}
+                        yield error_payload(error_type_for(&failure), failure.to_string());
+                        return;
                     }
                 }
 
-                if let Some(message) = tail_protocol_error {
-                    warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
-                    yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                        "error",
-                        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-                            error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                                error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
-                                message,
-                            },
-                        },
-                    ));
-                    return;
-                }
-
-                for ev in close_any_open_block(&open) {
-                    yield Ok(ev);
-                }
-
-                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "message_delta",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
-                        delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                            stop_reason: Some(map_stop_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call)),
-                        },
-                        usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
-                            prompt_tokens,
-                            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
-                        ),
-                    },
-                ));
-                yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
-                yield Ok(sse_event_data(
-                    "message_stop",
-                    &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
-                ));
+                // message_stop is the SEMANTIC TERMINAL event.
+                // Wrapping it with hellas.receipt_id makes "receipt
+                // is on the terminal event" a testable invariant.
+                let stop_event = WithHellas::new(
+                    anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
+                    HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+                );
+                yield AnthropicSsePayload {
+                    name: "message_stop",
+                    json: serde_json::to_value(stop_event).unwrap(),
+                };
             }
         }
-    });
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
-    response
 }
 
-fn text_block_start(index: u32) -> Event {
-    sse_event_data(
-        "content_block_start",
-        &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-            index,
-            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                text: String::new(),
+fn error_payload(error_type: &str, message: String) -> AnthropicSsePayload {
+    AnthropicSsePayload {
+        name: "error",
+        json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+            error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                error_type: error_type.to_string(),
+                message,
             },
-        },
-    )
+        })
+        .unwrap(),
+    }
 }
 
-/// Emit the `content_block_stop` event for whatever block (if any)
-/// the streaming surface has open. Used before terminal frames so the
-/// wire stream is well-bracketed.
-fn close_any_open_block(open: &OpenBlock) -> Vec<Event> {
-    match open {
-        OpenBlock::None => Vec::new(),
-        OpenBlock::Text { index } | OpenBlock::ToolUse { block_index: index, .. } => {
-            vec![sse_event_data(
-                "content_block_stop",
-                &anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: *index },
-            )]
-        }
-    }
+/// Convert one `AnthropicStreamFrame` into the matching SSE payload
+/// (event name + JSON body). The mapper produces content-block-level
+/// frames plus a terminal `Stop` carrying the resolved stop_reason;
+/// this function adds the `message_delta` envelope (with caller-owned
+/// usage) for the stop, and the corresponding `content_block_*` event
+/// names for each block-level frame.
+fn frame_to_payload(
+    frame: AnthropicStreamFrame,
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    output_tokens: u32,
+) -> Option<AnthropicSsePayload> {
+    let (name, ev) = match frame {
+        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockStart { index, block } => (
+            "content_block_start",
+            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+                index,
+                content_block: block,
+            },
+        ),
+        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockDelta { index, delta } => (
+            "content_block_delta",
+            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta { index, delta },
+        ),
+        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockStop { index } => (
+            "content_block_stop",
+            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
+        ),
+        AnthropicStreamFrame::Stop(stop_reason) => (
+            "message_delta",
+            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                    stop_reason: Some(stop_reason),
+                },
+                usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, output_tokens),
+            },
+        ),
+    };
+    Some(AnthropicSsePayload {
+        name,
+        json: serde_json::to_value(ev).unwrap(),
+    })
 }
 
-/// Walk a non-streaming parser event list into Anthropic content
-/// blocks. Returns `(blocks, saw_tool_call)` on success, or an error
-/// message string on a terminal parser event (caller maps to HTTP
-/// 502). Text runs collapse into one Text block each; each completed
-/// tool call becomes one ToolUse block; an empty result yields a
-/// single empty Text block (Anthropic clients reject zero-block
-/// content).
-fn events_to_blocks(
-    events: Vec<DecodeEvent>,
-) -> Result<(Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock>, bool), String> {
-    let mut blocks: Vec<anthropic::ContentBlock> = Vec::new();
-    let mut current_text = String::new();
-    let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-    let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, (String, String)> = HashMap::new();
-
-    for event in events {
-        match event {
-            DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => current_text.push_str(&s),
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
-                saw_tool_call = true;
-                if !current_text.is_empty() {
-                    blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-                        text: std::mem::take(&mut current_text),
-                    });
-                }
-                let wire_id = next_id("toolu");
-                in_progress.insert(index, (wire_id, name));
-            }
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { .. } => {
-                // Non-streaming: intra-call args deltas are ignored;
-                // the final `args` Value on `ToolCallEnd` carries the
-                // complete object.
-            }
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, args } => {
-                if let Some((wire_id, name)) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
-                    let input = match args {
-                        Value::Object(map) => Value::Object(map),
-                        // Defensive: schema validation upstream
-                        // ensures args is an object, but if it isn't
-                        // we still emit something parseable.
-                        other => other,
-                    };
-                    blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse {
-                        id: wire_id,
-                        name,
-                        input,
-                    });
-                }
-            }
-            DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {}
-            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
-                return Err(format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"));
-            }
-            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
-                let detail = errors
-                    .iter()
-                    .map(|e| e.to_string())
-                    .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-                    .join("; ");
-                return Err(format!(
-                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
-                ));
-            }
-            DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
-                return Err(format!(
-                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
-                ));
-            }
-        }
+fn error_type_for(failure: &DecodeFailure) -> &'static str {
+    match failure {
+        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => "internal_error",
+        _ => "invalid_request_error",
     }
+}
 
-    if !current_text.is_empty() {
-        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-            text: current_text,
-        });
-    }
-    if blocks.is_empty() {
-        blocks.push(anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
-            text: String::new(),
-        });
+fn failure_to_json_response(failure: DecodeFailure) -> Response {
+    let status = match failure {
+        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+        _ => StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+    };
+    let message = failure.to_string();
+    warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
+    super::json_error(status, message)
+}
+
+fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
+        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
     }
-    Ok((blocks, saw_tool_call))
 }
 
 #[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    //! Wire-mapping tests for the Anthropic surface. The non-streaming
-    //! event-walker (`events_to_blocks`) is the unit under test;
-    //! coverage maps to the same four scenarios as the OpenAI tests:
-    //! no-tools sentinel passthrough, unknown tool, invalid args, and
-    //! per-call atomic emission. The Anthropic-specific concerns
-    //! (separate content-block index, tool_use vs text block
-    //! transitions) are exercised directly.
+mod streaming_tests {
+    //! Wire-shape tests for the Anthropic streaming endpoint.
+    //!
+    //! Drives `build_anthropic_sse_stream` with synthetic upstream
+    //! streams and asserts the contract:
+    //! - first event is `message_start` and its `.message` carries
+    //!   `hellas.commitment_id` (parity with non-streaming
+    //!   `MessageResponse`);
+    //! - on `Outcome::Completed`, `message_stop` is the SEMANTIC
+    //!   TERMINAL event and carries `hellas.receipt_id`;
+    //! - error paths (transport / timeout / `Outcome::Failed`) emit
+    //!   NO `hellas.receipt_id` and the `error` event is the closer
+    //!   (no `message_stop` follows it).
+    //! - `message_delta` does NOT carry the receipt — that lives on
+    //!   `message_stop`.
+
     use super::*;
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ParserError, SchemaError};
-    use serde_json::json;
-
-    /// No-tools surface: parser yields `TextDelta`s only; result is a
-    /// single Text block. Sentinel-shaped text passes through.
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_text_only_yields_one_text_block() {
-        let events = vec![
-            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("hello ".to_string()),
-            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("<tool_call>literal</tool_call> world".to_string()),
-            DecodeEvent::Stop {
-                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-            },
-        ];
-        let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 1);
-        let anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } = &blocks[0] else {
-            panic!("expected Text block");
-        };
-        assert_eq!(text, "hello <tool_call>literal</tool_call> world");
-        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
+    use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
+    use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
+    use futures::StreamExt;
+    use std::time::Duration;
+    use tokio::time::Instant;
+
+    fn make_test_inputs() -> (
+        String,
+        String,
+        u32,
+        Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
+        AnthropicStreamMapper,
+    ) {
+        (
+            "msg-test".into(),
+            "test-model".into(),
+            0,
+            Box::new(PassthroughParser),
+            AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| format!("{prefix}-test")),
+        )
     }
 
-    /// Unknown tool → terminal Err. Caller maps to HTTP 502.
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_unknown_tool_is_err() {
-        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
-            name: "delete_db".to_string(),
-            raw_args: json!({}),
-        }];
-        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.contains("delete_db"));
-        assert!(err.contains("unknown tool"));
+    fn test_provenance() -> ExecutionProvenance {
+        ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
+        }
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_invalid_args_is_err_with_schema_detail() {
-        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs {
-            name: "add".to_string(),
-            args: json!({"a": "one"}),
-            errors: vec![SchemaError {
-                path: "/a".to_string(),
-                message: "is not of type \"number\"".to_string(),
-            }],
-        }];
-        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.contains("add"));
-        assert!(err.contains("schema"));
-        assert!(err.contains("/a"));
+    fn test_receipt() -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
+        Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32])
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_parse_error_is_err() {
-        let events = vec![DecodeEvent::ParseError {
-            sentinel: "<tool_call>",
-            source: ParserError::MissingField("name"),
-        }];
-        let err = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap_err();
-        assert!(err.contains("<tool_call>"));
+    fn happy_upstream(
+        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
+        futures::stream::iter(vec![
+            Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
+            Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
+                total_tokens: 1,
+                stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
+                receipt_cid,
+            })),
+        ])
     }
 
-    /// Per-call atomic emission: a Start/ArgsDelta/End triple becomes
-    /// one ToolUse block. The block carries the parsed args object,
-    /// not the partial JSON delta.
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_complete_call_yields_one_tool_use_block() {
-        let events = vec![
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
-                index: 0,
-                name: "add".to_string(),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
-                index: 0,
-                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
-                index: 0,
-                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::Stop {
-                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-            },
-        ];
-        let (blocks, saw_tool_call) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
-        assert!(saw_tool_call);
-        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 1);
-        let anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { id, name, input } = &blocks[0] else {
-            panic!("expected ToolUse block, got {:?}", blocks[0]);
-        };
-        assert_eq!(name, "add");
-        assert!(id.starts_with("toolu-"));
-        assert_eq!(input, &json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}));
+    fn receipt_of(p: &AnthropicSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
+        p.json
+            .get("hellas")
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt_id"))
+            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
-    /// Text → tool transition: text accumulates into a Text block,
-    /// then a ToolUse block follows. Block order in the response
-    /// matches event order.
-    #[test]
-    fn events_to_blocks_text_then_tool_emits_text_then_tool_use() {
-        let events = vec![
-            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("preamble ".to_string()),
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
-                index: 0,
-                name: "add".to_string(),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
-                index: 0,
-                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::Stop {
-                reason: ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-            },
-        ];
-        let (blocks, _) = events_to_blocks(events).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(blocks.len(), 2);
-        let anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text } = &blocks[0] else {
-            panic!("expected first block to be Text");
-        };
-        assert_eq!(text, "preamble ");
-        assert!(matches!(&blocks[1], anthropic::ContentBlock::ToolUse { .. }));
+    fn commitment_in_message_start(p: &AnthropicSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
+        if p.name != "message_start" {
+            return None;
+        }
+        p.json
+            .get("message")
+            .and_then(|m| m.get("hellas"))
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment_id"))
+            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn map_stop_reason_tool_use_wins_over_end_turn() {
-        // Per the P6 contract: tool_use wins whenever any call was
-        // emitted, even on EOS.
+    /// Happy path: message_start.message carries commitment;
+    /// message_stop carries receipt; message_delta does NOT carry
+    /// receipt; message_stop is the last event.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn commitment_in_message_start_receipt_in_message_stop() {
+        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(first.name, "message_start");
         assert_eq!(
-            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, true),
-            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+            commitment_in_message_start(first),
+            Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, true),
-            anthropic::StopReason::ToolUse
+
+        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(last.name, "message_stop", "message_stop must be terminal");
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(last), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+
+        // Receipt appears EXACTLY once and only on message_stop.
+        let receipt_carriers: Vec<&'static str> = payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|p| receipt_of(p).is_some())
+            .map(|p| p.name)
+            .collect();
+        assert_eq!(receipt_carriers, vec!["message_stop"]);
+
+        // message_delta exists in the stream but doesn't carry receipt.
+        let deltas: Vec<&AnthropicSsePayload> =
+            payloads.iter().filter(|p| p.name == "message_delta").collect();
+        assert!(!deltas.is_empty(), "expected at least one message_delta");
+        for d in deltas {
+            assert!(
+                receipt_of(d).is_none(),
+                "message_delta must not carry hellas.receipt_id: {d:?}"
+            );
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// No provenance: message_start.message has no hellas key at all.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn no_provenance_means_no_message_start_hellas() {
+        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            None,
+            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(first.name, "message_start");
+        assert!(
+            first
+                .json
+                .get("message")
+                .and_then(|m| m.get("hellas"))
+                .is_none(),
+            "no provenance → no `hellas` field inside message: {first:?}"
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, false),
-            anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn
+    }
+
+    /// Transport error: error event is the closer, no message_stop,
+    /// no receipt anywhere.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn transport_error_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
+        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
+            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>,
+        ]);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(last.name, "error", "error must be the closer");
+        assert!(
+            payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"),
+            "transport error must not emit message_stop"
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_stop_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, false),
-            anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens
+        assert!(
+            payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
+            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt_id: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
+
+    /// Timeout: same shape as transport error.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn timeout_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
+        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now()
+            .checked_sub(Duration::from_secs(1))
+            .unwrap_or_else(Instant::now);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::pending::<anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>>();
+
+        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(last.name, "error");
+        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"));
+        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()));
+    }
+
+    /// Outcome::Failed: same shape.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
+        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(
+            Outcome::Failed {
+                position: 0,
+                error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
+            },
+        ))
+            as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(last.name, "error");
+        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"));
+        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()));
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1b302ba
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,146 @@
+//! Wire-extension helpers for stamping hellas-namespaced metadata onto
+//! protocol-native streaming/non-streaming JSON envelopes.
+//!
+//! The wrapper pattern keeps catgrad-llm's wire types
+//! (`openai::ChatCompletionChunk`, `anthropic::MessageStreamEvent`,
+//! `plain::CompletionChunk`, etc.) clean and protocol-neutral —
+//! `WithHellas<T>` adds a sibling `"hellas"` field at the gateway
+//! emission boundary via `#[serde(flatten)]`.
+//!
+//! See `docs/GATEWAY_HELLAS_WIRE.md` (TODO) and the approved plan in
+//! `~/.claude/plans/yeah-lets-try-to-parallel-diffie.md`.
+
+use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, encode_hex};
+use serde::Serialize;
+
+#[derive(Serialize, Default, Debug, Clone)]
+pub(super) struct HellasExt {
+    #[serde(skip_serializing_if = "Option::is_none")]
+    pub commitment_id: Option<String>,
+    #[serde(skip_serializing_if = "Option::is_none")]
+    pub receipt_id: Option<String>,
+}
+
+impl HellasExt {
+    pub fn is_empty(&self) -> bool {
+        self.commitment_id.is_none() && self.receipt_id.is_none()
+    }
+
+    pub fn commitment(prov: &ExecutionProvenance) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            commitment_id: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
+            receipt_id: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn receipt(cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            commitment_id: None,
+            receipt_id: Some(cid.to_string()),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn both(prov: &ExecutionProvenance, cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            commitment_id: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
+            receipt_id: Some(cid.to_string()),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Wraps any `Serialize` value with a sibling `"hellas"` field.
+/// `#[serde(flatten)]` on `inner` produces the merged JSON, so wrapping
+/// `ChatCompletionChunk` yields `{...chunk fields..., "hellas": {...}}`.
+///
+/// Empty `HellasExt` is skipped at serialization, so `WithHellas` with
+/// a default-constructed `hellas` is wire-equivalent to the unwrapped
+/// inner value.
+#[derive(Serialize, Debug)]
+pub(super) struct WithHellas<T: Serialize> {
+    #[serde(flatten)]
+    pub inner: T,
+    #[serde(skip_serializing_if = "HellasExt::is_empty")]
+    pub hellas: HellasExt,
+}
+
+impl<T: Serialize> WithHellas<T> {
+    pub fn new(inner: T, hellas: HellasExt) -> Self {
+        Self { inner, hellas }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use serde_json::json;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn empty_hellas_skipped() {
+        #[derive(Serialize)]
+        struct Inner {
+            a: u32,
+        }
+        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(Inner { a: 1 }, HellasExt::default());
+        let v = serde_json::to_value(&wrapped).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(v, json!({ "a": 1 }));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn commitment_renders_as_lowercase_hex() {
+        let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
+        };
+        let hellas = HellasExt::commitment(&prov);
+        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(), Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert!(hellas.receipt_id.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn receipt_renders_as_lowercase_hex() {
+        let cid = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32]);
+        let hellas = HellasExt::receipt(&cid);
+        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt_id.as_deref(), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert!(hellas.commitment_id.is_none());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn flatten_merges_sibling_hellas_field() {
+        #[derive(Serialize)]
+        struct Inner {
+            id: &'static str,
+            choices: Vec<u32>,
+        }
+        let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0x12; 32],
+        };
+        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(
+            Inner {
+                id: "chatcmpl-1",
+                choices: vec![0],
+            },
+            HellasExt::commitment(&prov),
+        );
+        let v = serde_json::to_value(&wrapped).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(
+            v,
+            json!({
+                "id": "chatcmpl-1",
+                "choices": [0],
+                "hellas": { "commitment_id": "12".repeat(32) },
+            })
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn both_carries_commitment_and_receipt() {
+        let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [1; 32],
+        };
+        let cid = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([2; 32]);
+        let hellas = HellasExt::both(&prov, &cid);
+        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(), Some("01".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt_id.as_deref(), Some("02".repeat(32).as_str()));
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index d07ab5b..cd37e8b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 mod anthropic;
+mod hellas_ext;
 mod openai;
 mod pi;
 mod plain;
@@ -13,10 +14,7 @@ use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use axum::routing::post;
 use axum::{Json, Router};
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, encode_hex};
 use futures::Stream;
 use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
@@ -215,25 +213,6 @@ fn sse_event_data<T: Serialize>(event: &str, payload: &T) -> Event {
     Event::default().event(event).data(data)
 }
 
-/// Initial in-band SSE event carrying the request commitment CID.
-/// Browser `EventSource` consumers pick this up via
-/// `addEventListener("hellas-provenance", …)` since they can't read
-/// HTTP response headers.
-fn provenance_sse_event(prov: &ExecutionProvenance) -> Event {
-    sse_event_data(
-        "hellas-provenance",
-        &json!({ "commitment_id": encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id) }),
-    )
-}
-
-/// Terminal in-band SSE event carrying the execution receipt CID. Emitted
-/// once per successful run, immediately before the protocol's terminal
-/// frame (`[DONE]` / `message_stop`). Skipped on `Outcome::Failed` since
-/// no verifiable receipt was produced.
-fn receipt_sse_event(cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Event {
-    sse_event_data("hellas-receipt", &json!({ "receipt_id": cid.to_string() }))
-}
-
 fn next_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
     let n = NEXT_ID.fetch_add(1, Ordering::Relaxed);
     format!("{prefix}-{n}")
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index e048601..284652d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
+use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{
-    next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_data,
-    sse_response,
-};
+use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
@@ -10,13 +8,15 @@ use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::openai::{OpenAiStreamFrame, OpenAiStreamMapper};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::{PumpError, pump_finish, pump_text};
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
-    DecodeEvent, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
+    DecodeFailure, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
 };
 use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use serde_json::{Value, json};
-use std::collections::HashMap;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
+use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes) -> Response {
@@ -41,131 +41,10 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
-/// One in-flight tool call, keyed by parser `index`. The wire ID is
-/// minted at `ToolCallStart` time and reused for the matching
-/// `ArgsDelta` / `End` events. See "Tool-call IDs" in the project
-/// plan's P6 implementation contract.
-struct CallInProgress {
-    wire_id: String,
-    name: String,
-    arguments: String,
-}
-
-/// Outcome of feeding one parser event into the response accumulator.
-enum EventOutcome {
-    /// Continue processing further events.
-    Continue,
-    /// Terminal protocol error; abort processing and return this 502
-    /// to the client without emitting any further frames or
-    /// `finish_reason`. Per the P6 contract, the trailing
-    /// `Stop { ProtocolError }` from the parser is intentionally
-    /// dropped — never translated into a "success" finish.
-    Terminal(super::HttpError),
-}
-
-/// Apply one `DecodeEvent` to the response accumulator. Returns
-/// `Terminal` for the three fatal parser variants; `Continue` for
-/// everything else (including the success-shaped `Stop`, which the
-/// caller maps to `finish_reason` based on `saw_tool_call`).
-fn apply_event(
-    event: DecodeEvent,
-    content: &mut String,
-    tool_calls: &mut Vec<Value>,
-    saw_tool_call: &mut bool,
-    in_progress: &mut HashMap<usize, CallInProgress>,
-) -> EventOutcome {
-    match event {
-        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => content.push_str(&s),
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
-            *saw_tool_call = true;
-            in_progress.insert(
-                index,
-                CallInProgress {
-                    wire_id: next_id("call"),
-                    name,
-                    arguments: String::new(),
-                },
-            );
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
-            if let Some(call) = in_progress.get_mut(&index) {
-                call.arguments.push_str(&delta);
-            }
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
-            if let Some(call) = in_progress.remove(&index) {
-                tool_calls.push(json!({
-                    "id": call.wire_id,
-                    "type": "function",
-                    "function": {
-                        "name": call.name,
-                        "arguments": call.arguments,
-                    },
-                }));
-            }
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => {
-            // Terminal frames are emitted by the caller based on
-            // `saw_tool_call` and the executor's StopReason; the
-            // parser's own `Stop` event is informational here.
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
-            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-                message: format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"),
-            });
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
-            let detail = errors
-                .iter()
-                .map(|e| e.to_string())
-                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-                .join("; ");
-            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-                message: format!(
-                    "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
-                ),
-            });
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => {
-            return EventOutcome::Terminal(super::HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-                message: format!(
-                    "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
-                ),
-            });
-        }
-    }
-    EventOutcome::Continue
-}
-
-/// Map executor `StopReason` to the parser's `StopReason`. The parser
-/// uses this in `finish()` to decide whether trailing buffered text
-/// is still being assembled or should be flushed.
-fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
-    match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
-        // Cancelled: behave like a normal end so the parser flushes.
-        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-    }
-}
-
-/// Map executor `StopReason` + `saw_tool_call` to the OpenAI wire
-/// `finish_reason`. `tool_calls` wins over `stop` whenever any call
-/// was emitted — clients use this to decide whether to dispatch
-/// tools.
-fn map_finish_reason(stop: ExecStopReason, saw_tool_call: bool) -> openai::FinishReason {
-    if saw_tool_call {
-        return openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls;
-    }
-    match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence | ExecStopReason::Cancelled => openai::FinishReason::Stop,
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => openai::FinishReason::Length,
-    }
-}
-
+/// Non-streaming endpoint. Drives the same per-delta pipeline as the
+/// streaming endpoint; the only difference is the sink — frames are
+/// discarded, and the buffered assistant payload comes from
+/// `mapper.snapshot()` at the end.
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
@@ -173,21 +52,29 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
-    // Build the parser before consuming `prepared` into `stream`.
-    // ChatTurn::make_parser is `'static` (owns Arc<ToolDirectory>),
-    // so this composes cleanly with the streaming await loop.
+
     let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
         .chat_turn
         .as_ref()
         .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
         .make_parser();
+    let mut mapper = OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
 
     let stream = prepared.stream();
     tokio::pin!(stream);
-    let mut text = String::new();
+
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
+                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
+                    pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d)
+                {
+                    // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
+                    // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
+                    return failure_to_json_response(failure);
+                }
+                // Non-streaming: discard frames; snapshot at end.
+            }
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
             Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
             Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
@@ -232,50 +119,17 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    // Feed the full output through the parser in one shot. The
-    // parser's `feed` + `finish` produce the structured event stream
-    // that the response builder consumes.
-    let mut content = String::new();
-    let mut tool_calls: Vec<Value> = Vec::new();
-    let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-    let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
-
     let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-    let mut events = parser.feed(&text);
-    events.extend(parser.finish(parser_stop));
-
-    for event in events {
-        match apply_event(
-            event,
-            &mut content,
-            &mut tool_calls,
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
-        ) {
-            EventOutcome::Continue => {}
-            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
-                warn!(message = %err.message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
-                return err.into_response();
-            }
-        }
+    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
+        pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop)
+    {
+        return failure_to_json_response(failure);
     }
 
-    let finish_reason = map_finish_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call);
-    let message_content = if content.is_empty() {
-        None
-    } else {
-        Some(openai::MessageContent::Text(content))
+    let snapshot = match mapper.snapshot() {
+        Ok(s) => s,
+        Err(failure) => return failure_to_json_response(failure),
     };
-    let message = openai::ChatMessage::builder()
-        .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(message_content)
-        .tool_calls(if tool_calls.is_empty() {
-            None
-        } else {
-            Some(tool_calls)
-        })
-        .build();
-
     let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
         .id(id)
         .object("chat.completion".to_string())
@@ -284,8 +138,8 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
-                .message(message)
-                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
+                .message(snapshot.message)
+                .finish_reason(Some(snapshot.finish_reason))
                 .build(),
         ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
@@ -294,7 +148,13 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         )))
         .build();
 
-    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+    };
+    let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
+
+    let mut response = Json(body).into_response();
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
@@ -302,6 +162,16 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     response
 }
 
+/// Streaming endpoint. Per-event: feed parser → feed mapper → wrap
+/// frames in `ChatCompletionChunk` → SSE. On `Err(DecodeFailure)`,
+/// emit error frame and close immediately (no `[DONE]`); per the P6
+/// contract we do **not** call `mapper.finish()` after a `feed()`
+/// failure — terminal handling is fully synchronous with the error.
+///
+/// The actual stream-building lives in
+/// [`build_openai_sse_stream`] so the wire-output contract can be
+/// tested directly with synthetic upstream streams (no axum / no
+/// real executor required).
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
@@ -309,70 +179,135 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
     let prompt_tokens = prepared.prompt_tokens;
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
-    // Build the parser before consuming `prepared` into the stream.
-    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
+
+    let parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
         .chat_turn
         .as_ref()
         .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
         .make_parser();
+    let mapper = OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
 
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
-    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
-        // Initial in-band provenance frame for browser EventSource clients
-        // (which can't read response headers). Skipped when provenance is
-        // unknown pre-flight (e.g. RemoteDiscovery — quote happens lazily).
-        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
-            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
+    let upstream = prepared.stream();
+    let payloads = build_openai_sse_stream(
+        id,
+        created,
+        model,
+        prompt_tokens,
+        deadline,
+        include_usage,
+        parser,
+        mapper,
+        stream_provenance,
+        upstream,
+    );
+    let events = payloads.map(|payload| {
+        Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event())
+    });
+    let mut response = sse_response(events);
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
+    }
+    response
+}
+
+/// One unit of wire output the OpenAI streaming endpoint emits.
+/// Tests assert on this directly; production maps each variant to
+/// an `axum::response::sse::Event` via `into_event`.
+#[cfg_attr(test, derive(Debug))]
+enum OpenAiSsePayload {
+    /// `data: <json>\n\n` — used for chunks and error frames.
+    Json(serde_json::Value),
+    /// `data: [DONE]\n\n` — terminates a successful completion.
+    /// Per the wire convention enforced by the regression tests
+    /// below, MUST NOT follow any error frame.
+    Done,
+}
+
+impl OpenAiSsePayload {
+    fn into_event(self) -> axum::response::sse::Event {
+        match self {
+            Self::Json(v) => sse_data(&v),
+            Self::Done => axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"),
         }
+    }
+}
 
-        // Initial role frame.
-        yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
+/// Inner SSE-event generator, generic over the upstream
+/// `GenerationEvent` stream. Returns a stream of [`OpenAiSsePayload`]s
+/// (rather than opaque axum `Event`s) so tests can inspect the
+/// emitted wire shape directly. Production wraps via `into_event`.
+fn build_openai_sse_stream<S>(
+    id: String,
+    created: i64,
+    model: String,
+    prompt_tokens: u32,
+    deadline: tokio::time::Instant,
+    include_usage: bool,
+    mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
+    mut mapper: OpenAiStreamMapper,
+    provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
+    upstream: S,
+) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = OpenAiSsePayload> + Send
+where
+    S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
+{
+    stream! {
+        // Start frame: role:assistant chunk carrying hellas.commitment_id
+        // when provenance is available. Browser EventSource and many
+        // WASM HTTP wrappers swallow response headers, so the in-band
+        // JSON extension is the canonical commitment carrier here.
+        let start_frame = wrap_chunk(
             &id,
             created,
             &model,
-            openai::ChatDelta {
-                role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                ..Default::default()
+            OpenAiStreamFrame {
+                delta: openai::ChatDelta {
+                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                    ..Default::default()
+                },
+                finish_reason: None,
             },
-            None,
-        )));
+        );
+        let start_hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+            Some(prov) => HellasExt::commitment(prov),
+            None => HellasExt::default(),
+        };
+        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
+            serde_json::to_value(WithHellas::new(start_frame, start_hellas)).unwrap(),
+        );
 
-        let inner = prepared.stream();
+        let inner = upstream;
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress: HashMap<usize, CallInProgress> = HashMap::new();
         let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
         let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
         let mut timed_out = false;
-        let mut protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
+        let mut protocol_failure: Option<PumpError<OpenAiStreamFrame>> = None;
 
-        // Per-token loop. Each delta is fed through the parser; the
-        // resulting events become OpenAI SSE chunks. Terminal parser
-        // errors emit an error frame and close the stream WITHOUT
-        // [DONE] (per the P6 contract).
         'outer: loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    let events = parser.feed(&text);
-                    for event in events {
-                        match stream_apply_event(
-                            event,
-                            &id,
-                            created,
-                            &model,
-                            &mut saw_tool_call,
-                            &mut in_progress,
-                        ) {
-                            StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) => {
-                                yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
-                            }
-                            StreamOutcome::Continue => {}
-                            StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) => {
-                                protocol_error = Some(message);
-                                break 'outer;
+                    match pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &text) {
+                        Ok(frames) => {
+                            for frame in frames {
+                                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
+                                    serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
+                                        .unwrap(),
+                                );
                             }
                         }
+                        Err(err) => {
+                            // `err` carries both `failure` (the
+                            // structured cause) and `cleanup` (any
+                            // wire-bracketing frames the pump
+                            // already drained from the mapper).
+                            // For OpenAI cleanup is always empty,
+                            // but we hold onto the value uniformly
+                            // and emit cleanup before the error frame.
+                            protocol_failure = Some(err);
+                            break 'outer;
+                        }
                     }
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
@@ -395,46 +330,51 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             }
         }
 
-        // Protocol error path: error frame, close, NO [DONE].
-        // Per the OpenAI streaming convention, the stream simply
-        // closes after an error frame. Sending [DONE] would tell
-        // strict clients the response was a successful empty
-        // completion.
-        if let Some(message) = protocol_error {
-            warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
-            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                "error": {
-                    "message": message,
-                    "type": "invalid_response",
-                }
-            })));
+        // Protocol-error path: error frame, close, NO [DONE].
+        // Per the OpenAI streaming convention an error frame closes
+        // the stream — appending [DONE] would tell strict clients the
+        // response was a successful empty completion.
+        if let Some(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) = protocol_failure {
+            warn!(message = %failure, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
+            // OpenAI cleanup is always empty (no wire bracketing) but
+            // emit uniformly so the pattern matches Anthropic.
+            for frame in cleanup {
+                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
+                    serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame)).unwrap(),
+                );
+            }
+            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(error_frame(&failure));
             return;
         }
 
+        // Convention: NO `data: [DONE]` after any error frame
+        // (transport, timeout, executor failure, or parser-level
+        // protocol error above). Strict OpenAI clients treat `[DONE]`
+        // as "success terminator," so emitting it after an error
+        // would be read as a successful empty completion. The
+        // protocol-error branch above already follows this; the
+        // transport/timeout/Outcome::Failed branches now match.
         if let Some(error) = transport_error {
-            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
-            })));
-            yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
+            }));
             return;
         }
         if timed_out {
-            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!(
                     "inference timed out after {}s",
                     super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
                 )}
-            })));
-            yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
+            }));
             return;
         }
         let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
         match outcome {
             Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
-                yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
                     "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
-                })));
-                yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
+                }));
                 return;
             }
             Outcome::Completed {
@@ -444,201 +384,101 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
             } => {
                 info!(
                     %receipt_cid,
-                    provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                    provenance = ?provenance,
                     total_tokens,
                     ?stop_reason,
                     "openai chat completion ready"
                 );
 
-                // Drain the parser's terminal events.
+                // Drain parser tail + mapper.finish via the same pump.
+                // Any failure takes the error-frame-and-close path.
                 let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-                let mut tail = parser.finish(parser_stop);
-                let mut tail_protocol_error: Option<String> = None;
-                for event in tail.drain(..) {
-                    match stream_apply_event(
-                        event,
-                        &id,
-                        created,
-                        &model,
-                        &mut saw_tool_call,
-                        &mut in_progress,
-                    ) {
-                        StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) => yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk)),
-                        StreamOutcome::Continue => {}
-                        StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) => {
-                            tail_protocol_error = Some(message);
-                            break;
+                let finish_frames = match pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
+                    Ok(frames) => frames,
+                    Err(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) => {
+                        warn!(message = %failure, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
+                        for frame in cleanup {
+                            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
+                                serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
+                                    .unwrap(),
+                            );
                         }
+                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(error_frame(&failure));
+                        return;
                     }
-                }
-                if let Some(message) = tail_protocol_error {
-                    warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
-                    yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
-                        "error": {
-                            "message": message,
-                            "type": "invalid_response",
-                        }
-                    })));
-                    return;
-                }
-
-                let finish = map_finish_reason(stop_reason, saw_tool_call);
-                yield Ok(sse_data(&build_chunk(
-                    &id,
-                    created,
-                    &model,
-                    openai::ChatDelta::default(),
-                    Some(finish),
-                )));
+                };
+
+                // Build all post-pump chunks (mapper finish output +
+                // optional usage chunk) into one ordered vec so we can
+                // tag the LAST one with hellas.receipt_id. Per the
+                // approved plan: receipt rides the SEMANTIC TERMINAL
+                // event — the last `data:` chunk before `[DONE]`. With
+                // include_usage that's the usage chunk; otherwise the
+                // finish-reason chunk.
+                let mut tail_chunks: Vec<openai::ChatCompletionChunk> = finish_frames
+                    .into_iter()
+                    .map(|frame| wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
+                    .collect();
 
                 if include_usage {
-                    let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                        .id(id.clone())
-                        .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                        .created(created)
-                        .model(model.clone())
-                        .choices(vec![])
-                        .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                            prompt_tokens,
-                            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
-                        )))
-                        .build();
-                    yield Ok(sse_data(&usage_chunk));
+                    tail_chunks.push(
+                        openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                            .id(id.clone())
+                            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                            .created(created)
+                            .model(model.clone())
+                            .choices(vec![])
+                            .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                                prompt_tokens,
+                                u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+                            )))
+                            .build(),
+                    );
                 }
 
-                yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
-                yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
-            }
-        }
-    });
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
-    }
-    response
-}
+                // Mapper-contract assertion: a successful Completed
+                // outcome must yield at least one tail chunk to ride
+                // the receipt. If empty, the mapper or this gateway
+                // has a bug and the receipt has no destination —
+                // synthesize a minimal finish-reason chunk to carry
+                // it rather than silently drop it on the floor.
+                if tail_chunks.is_empty() {
+                    error!(
+                        %receipt_cid,
+                        "openai chat finish produced zero tail chunks; synthesizing terminal frame to carry receipt"
+                    );
+                    tail_chunks.push(wrap_chunk(
+                        &id,
+                        created,
+                        &model,
+                        OpenAiStreamFrame {
+                            delta: openai::ChatDelta::default(),
+                            finish_reason: Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop),
+                        },
+                    ));
+                }
 
-/// Outcome of mapping one parser event to a streaming SSE chunk.
-enum StreamOutcome {
-    /// Emit this chunk to the SSE stream.
-    Yield(openai::ChatCompletionChunk),
-    /// No frame to emit for this event (e.g. ToolCallEnd is
-    /// already covered by the preceding Start + ArgsDelta chunks).
-    Continue,
-    /// Terminal protocol error — the stream must close after an
-    /// error frame, NOT emit `[DONE]`. Caller renders the message.
-    Terminal(String),
-}
+                let last_idx = tail_chunks.len() - 1;
+                for (idx, chunk) in tail_chunks.into_iter().enumerate() {
+                    if idx == last_idx {
+                        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(chunk, HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid));
+                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(wrapped).unwrap());
+                    } else {
+                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(chunk).unwrap());
+                    }
+                }
 
-fn stream_apply_event(
-    event: DecodeEvent,
-    id: &str,
-    created: i64,
-    model: &str,
-    saw_tool_call: &mut bool,
-    in_progress: &mut HashMap<usize, CallInProgress>,
-) -> StreamOutcome {
-    match event {
-        DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s) => StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            text_delta(s),
-            None,
-        )),
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart { index, name } => {
-            *saw_tool_call = true;
-            let wire_id = next_id("call");
-            in_progress.insert(
-                index,
-                CallInProgress {
-                    wire_id: wire_id.clone(),
-                    name: name.clone(),
-                    arguments: String::new(),
-                },
-            );
-            // OpenAI streaming tool-call start chunk: a tool_call
-            // entry in the delta carrying index, id, type, and the
-            // initial function name. Subsequent ArgsDelta chunks
-            // carry only the index + function.arguments fragment.
-            StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
-                id,
-                created,
-                model,
-                openai::ChatDelta {
-                    tool_calls: Some(vec![json!({
-                        "index": index,
-                        "id": wire_id,
-                        "type": "function",
-                        "function": {
-                            "name": name,
-                            "arguments": "",
-                        },
-                    })]),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                },
-                None,
-            ))
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta { index, delta } => {
-            if let Some(call) = in_progress.get_mut(&index) {
-                call.arguments.push_str(&delta);
+                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Done;
             }
-            StreamOutcome::Yield(build_chunk(
-                id,
-                created,
-                model,
-                openai::ChatDelta {
-                    tool_calls: Some(vec![json!({
-                        "index": index,
-                        "function": {
-                            "arguments": delta,
-                        },
-                    })]),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                },
-                None,
-            ))
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd { index, .. } => {
-            // No separate frame: the preceding Start + ArgsDelta
-            // chunks already carry the call to the wire. We just
-            // drop our in-progress bookkeeping for this index.
-            in_progress.remove(&index);
-            StreamOutcome::Continue
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::Stop { .. } => StreamOutcome::Continue,
-        DecodeEvent::UnknownTool { name, .. } => {
-            StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!("model called unknown tool `{name}`"))
         }
-        DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs { name, errors, .. } => {
-            let detail = errors
-                .iter()
-                .map(|e| e.to_string())
-                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-                .join("; ");
-            StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!(
-                "model called `{name}` with arguments that don't match the schema: {detail}"
-            ))
-        }
-        DecodeEvent::ParseError { sentinel, source } => StreamOutcome::Terminal(format!(
-            "model emitted malformed tool call within `{sentinel}`: {source}"
-        )),
-    }
-}
-
-fn text_delta(content: String) -> openai::ChatDelta {
-    openai::ChatDelta {
-        content: Some(content),
-        ..Default::default()
     }
 }
 
-fn build_chunk(
+fn wrap_chunk(
     id: &str,
     created: i64,
     model: &str,
-    delta: openai::ChatDelta,
-    finish: Option<openai::FinishReason>,
+    frame: OpenAiStreamFrame,
 ) -> openai::ChatCompletionChunk {
     openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
         .id(id.to_string())
@@ -648,331 +488,443 @@ fn build_chunk(
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
-                .delta(delta)
-                .finish_reason(finish)
+                .delta(frame.delta)
+                .finish_reason(frame.finish_reason)
                 .build(),
         ])
         .build()
 }
 
+fn error_frame(failure: &DecodeFailure) -> serde_json::Value {
+    json!({
+        "error": {
+            "message": failure.to_string(),
+            "type": match failure {
+                DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => "internal_error",
+                _ => "invalid_response",
+            },
+        }
+    })
+}
+
+fn failure_to_json_response(failure: DecodeFailure) -> Response {
+    let status = match failure {
+        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
+        _ => StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
+    };
+    let message = failure.to_string();
+    warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
+    super::json_error(status, message)
+}
+
+/// Map executor `StopReason` to the parser's `StopReason`. The parser
+/// uses this in `finish()` to decide whether trailing buffered text is
+/// still being assembled or should be flushed; the mapper consumes the
+/// same value to resolve its terminal `finish_reason`.
+fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
+    match stop {
+        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
+        // Cancelled: behave like a normal end so the parser flushes.
+        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+    }
+}
+
 #[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    //! Wire-mapping tests for the OpenAI surface. These exercise the
-    //! event-walking helpers (`apply_event` / `stream_apply_event`) with
-    //! synthetic `DecodeEvent` sequences — the same shape the per-arch
-    //! parsers produce. They're independent of HTTP transport, fake
-    //! executors, or any model.
+mod streaming_done_tests {
+    //! Regression tests for the "no `data: [DONE]` after any error
+    //! frame" convention plus the in-band hellas-extension wire shape.
+    //!
+    //! Each error path (transport, timeout, executor failure) is driven
+    //! via a synthetic upstream stream through `build_openai_sse_stream`.
+    //! The generator returns `OpenAiSsePayload` directly, so tests can
+    //! match on variants without inspecting opaque axum `Event`s.
     //!
-    //! Coverage maps to the P6 contract:
+    //! A `[DONE]` after an error frame would tell strict OpenAI
+    //! clients the response was a successful empty completion.
     //!
-    //! - **No-tools sentinel passthrough.** When tools aren't bound,
-    //!   the per-arch parser is never instantiated; what feeds the
-    //!   wire-mapper is `TextDelta` events. Asserts that text flows
-    //!   through to `content` with no tool_calls and no Terminal.
-    //! - **Unknown tool.** A model output naming a tool not in the
-    //!   directory becomes a `Terminal` error, mapped to HTTP 502 (a
-    //!   model-output error, not a client request error).
-    //! - **Invalid args.** Schema-validation failure becomes a
-    //!   `Terminal` carrying the schema-error detail.
-    //! - **Per-call streaming after close sentinel.** A complete
-    //!   `Start`/`ArgsDelta`/`End` triple in one feed yields the
-    //!   expected wire chunks atomically. The `End` event itself
-    //!   yields no separate frame — the preceding chunks already
-    //!   carry the call.
+    //! Positive-path coverage asserts:
+    //! - first chunk carries `hellas.commitment_id` when provenance is
+    //!   provided, and no `hellas` field otherwise;
+    //! - the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (last `data:` before `[DONE]`)
+    //!   carries `hellas.receipt_id`. With `include_usage=true` that's
+    //!   the trailing usage chunk; without, the finish-reason chunk;
+    //! - error paths NEVER emit `hellas.receipt_id`;
+    //! - no separate `event: hellas-*` SSE events appear (the
+    //!   `OpenAiSsePayload` enum no longer has variants for them).
 
     use super::*;
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ParserError, SchemaError};
-    use serde_json::json;
-
-    /// No-tools surface: `TextDelta` events accumulate into content;
-    /// no tool calls, no terminal.
-    #[test]
-    fn apply_event_text_passes_through_to_content() {
-        let mut content = String::new();
-        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        // Pretend the parser emitted these events (would happen if a
-        // sentinel-shaped string came through the passthrough parser).
-        for s in ["hello ", "<tool_call>literal text</tool_call>", " world"] {
-            match apply_event(
-                DecodeEvent::TextDelta(s.to_string()),
-                &mut content,
-                &mut tool_calls,
-                &mut saw_tool_call,
-                &mut in_progress,
-            ) {
-                EventOutcome::Continue => {}
-                EventOutcome::Terminal(_) => panic!("text events must not be terminal"),
-            }
+    use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
+    use catgrad::cid::Cid;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
+    use futures::StreamExt;
+    use std::time::Duration;
+    use tokio::time::Instant;
+
+    fn make_test_inputs() -> (
+        String,
+        i64,
+        String,
+        u32,
+        Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
+        OpenAiStreamMapper,
+    ) {
+        (
+            "chatcmpl-test".into(),
+            0,
+            "test-model".into(),
+            0,
+            Box::new(PassthroughParser),
+            OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| format!("{prefix}-test")),
+        )
+    }
+
+    fn test_provenance() -> ExecutionProvenance {
+        ExecutionProvenance {
+            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
         }
-        assert_eq!(content, "hello <tool_call>literal text</tool_call> world");
-        assert!(tool_calls.is_empty());
-        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn apply_event_unknown_tool_is_terminal_502() {
-        let mut content = String::new();
-        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        let outcome = apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
-                name: "delete_db".to_string(),
-                raw_args: json!({}),
-            },
-            &mut content,
-            &mut tool_calls,
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
-        );
-        match outcome {
-            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
-                assert_eq!(err.status, StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY);
-                assert!(err.message.contains("delete_db"));
-                assert!(err.message.contains("unknown tool"));
-            }
-            EventOutcome::Continue => panic!("UnknownTool must be terminal"),
+    fn test_receipt() -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
+        Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32])
+    }
+
+    /// Successful upstream: one delta then `Outcome::Completed`. The
+    /// receipt CID lands inside the terminal frame via the gateway's
+    /// `Outcome::Completed` arm.
+    fn happy_upstream(
+        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
+        futures::stream::iter(vec![
+            Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
+            Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
+                total_tokens: 1,
+                stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
+                receipt_cid,
+            })),
+        ])
+    }
+
+    /// True iff the payload is a JSON value with an `error` field —
+    /// either an inference-side error frame or a parser-protocol one.
+    fn is_error_frame(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
+        matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) if v.get("error").is_some())
+    }
+
+    fn is_done(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
+        matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Done)
+    }
+
+    fn error_message(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
+        match p {
+            OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) => v
+                .get("error")
+                .and_then(|e| e.get("message"))
+                .and_then(|m| m.as_str()),
+            _ => None,
         }
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn apply_event_invalid_args_is_terminal_with_schema_detail() {
-        let mut content = String::new();
-        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        let outcome = apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::InvalidArgs {
-                name: "add".to_string(),
-                args: json!({ "a": "one" }),
-                errors: vec![SchemaError {
-                    path: "/a".to_string(),
-                    message: "is not of type \"number\"".to_string(),
-                }],
-            },
-            &mut content,
-            &mut tool_calls,
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
-        );
-        match outcome {
-            EventOutcome::Terminal(err) => {
-                assert_eq!(err.status, StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY);
-                assert!(err.message.contains("add"));
-                assert!(err.message.contains("schema"));
-                assert!(err.message.contains("/a"));
-            }
-            EventOutcome::Continue => panic!("InvalidArgs must be terminal"),
+    /// Extract the JSON value out of a `Json` payload variant for
+    /// hellas-field inspection. Panics on non-JSON variants — tests
+    /// pre-filter to skip the trailing `Done`.
+    fn as_json(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> &serde_json::Value {
+        match p {
+            OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) => v,
+            OpenAiSsePayload::Done => panic!("called as_json on Done payload"),
         }
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn apply_event_parse_error_is_terminal() {
-        let mut content = String::new();
-        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        let outcome = apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::ParseError {
-                sentinel: "<tool_call>",
-                source: ParserError::MissingField("name"),
-            },
-            &mut content,
-            &mut tool_calls,
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
-        );
-        assert!(matches!(outcome, EventOutcome::Terminal(_)));
+    /// `chunk.hellas.commitment_id` if present.
+    fn commitment_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
+        as_json(p)
+            .get("hellas")
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment_id"))
+            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn apply_event_complete_call_assembles_tool_calls_array() {
-        let mut content = String::new();
-        let mut tool_calls = Vec::new();
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        for event in [
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
-                index: 0,
-                name: "add".to_string(),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
-                index: 0,
-                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
-            },
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
-                index: 0,
-                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
-            },
-        ] {
-            let _ = apply_event(
-                event,
-                &mut content,
-                &mut tool_calls,
-                &mut saw_tool_call,
-                &mut in_progress,
-            );
-        }
+    /// `chunk.hellas.receipt_id` if present.
+    fn receipt_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
+        as_json(p)
+            .get("hellas")
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt_id"))
+            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
+    }
+
+    fn has_finish_reason(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
+        as_json(p)
+            .get("choices")
+            .and_then(|c| c.as_array())
+            .and_then(|arr| arr.first())
+            .and_then(|c| c.get("finish_reason"))
+            .map(|v| !v.is_null())
+            .unwrap_or(false)
+    }
 
-        assert_eq!(content, "");
-        assert!(saw_tool_call);
-        assert!(in_progress.is_empty());
-        assert_eq!(tool_calls.len(), 1);
-        let call = &tool_calls[0];
-        assert_eq!(call["type"], "function");
-        assert_eq!(call["function"]["name"], "add");
-        // OpenAI wire convention: `arguments` is a JSON-encoded string.
-        assert_eq!(call["function"]["arguments"], r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#);
+    fn is_usage_chunk(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
+        let v = as_json(p);
+        let choices_empty = v
+            .get("choices")
+            .and_then(|c| c.as_array())
+            .map(|arr| arr.is_empty())
+            .unwrap_or(false);
+        let has_usage = v.get("usage").is_some_and(|u| !u.is_null());
+        choices_empty && has_usage
+    }
+
+    /// Drive with an upstream that yields a single transport `Err`.
+    /// Assert: error frame is emitted, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leaks.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn transport_error_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
+            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>,
+        ]);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
+                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("upstream blew up"))),
+            "expected error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
+        );
         assert!(
-            call["id"].as_str().is_some_and(|s| s.starts_with("call-")),
-            "expected process-unique id, got {}",
-            call["id"]
+            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
+            "must not emit [DONE] after transport error, got: {payloads:#?}"
+        );
+        // Error-path fence: no receipt anywhere in the stream.
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
+            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
 
-    /// Per-call streaming proof: a complete Start / ArgsDelta / End
-    /// triple in one feed yields exactly two wire chunks (Start emits
-    /// a chunk with name; ArgsDelta emits a chunk with arguments
-    /// fragment; End emits no separate chunk — its content is
-    /// already on the wire).
-    #[test]
-    fn stream_apply_event_emits_per_call_chunks_atomically() {
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        let start = stream_apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallStart {
-                index: 0,
-                name: "add".to_string(),
-            },
-            "chatcmpl-test",
-            42,
-            "test-model",
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
+    /// Drive with an upstream that never yields, deadline in the
+    /// past. Assert: timeout error frame, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leak.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn timeout_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now()
+            .checked_sub(Duration::from_secs(1))
+            .unwrap_or_else(Instant::now);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::pending::<anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>>();
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
+                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("timed out"))),
+            "expected timeout error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
-        let StreamOutcome::Yield(start_chunk) = start else {
-            panic!("ToolCallStart must yield a chunk");
-        };
-        let start_value = serde_json::to_value(&start_chunk).unwrap();
-        let tool_calls = &start_value["choices"][0]["delta"]["tool_calls"];
-        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["index"], 0);
-        assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["function"]["name"], "add");
-        assert!(tool_calls[0]["id"].as_str().unwrap().starts_with("call-"));
-        assert!(saw_tool_call);
-
-        let args = stream_apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallArgsDelta {
-                index: 0,
-                delta: r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#.to_string(),
-            },
-            "chatcmpl-test",
-            42,
-            "test-model",
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
+        assert!(
+            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
+            "must not emit [DONE] after timeout, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
-        let StreamOutcome::Yield(args_chunk) = args else {
-            panic!("ToolCallArgsDelta must yield a chunk");
-        };
-        let args_value = serde_json::to_value(&args_chunk).unwrap();
-        let arg_calls = &args_value["choices"][0]["delta"]["tool_calls"];
-        assert_eq!(arg_calls[0]["index"], 0);
-        assert_eq!(
-            arg_calls[0]["function"]["arguments"],
-            r#"{"a":1,"b":2}"#
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
+            "timeout must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
-        // Start-chunk's `id` and `name` are NOT repeated on subsequent
-        // delta chunks (per OpenAI streaming convention).
-        assert!(arg_calls[0].get("id").is_none());
-
-        let end = stream_apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::ToolCallEnd {
-                index: 0,
-                args: json!({"a": 1, "b": 2}),
+    }
+
+    /// Drive with an upstream completing via `Outcome::Failed`.
+    /// Assert: error frame, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leak.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(
+            Outcome::Failed {
+                position: 0,
+                error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
             },
-            "chatcmpl-test",
-            42,
-            "test-model",
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
+        ))
+            as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            upstream,
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
+                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("executor exploded"))),
+            "expected Outcome::Failed error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
+        );
+        assert!(
+            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
+            "must not emit [DONE] after Outcome::Failed, got: {payloads:#?}"
+        );
+        assert!(
+            payloads
+                .iter()
+                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
+            "Outcome::Failed must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
-        // ToolCallEnd emits no separate frame — preceding chunks
-        // already carry the call to the wire.
-        assert!(matches!(end, StreamOutcome::Continue));
-        assert!(in_progress.is_empty());
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn stream_apply_event_text_yields_content_delta() {
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-
-        let out = stream_apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::TextDelta("hello".to_string()),
-            "chatcmpl-test",
-            42,
-            "test-model",
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
+    /// Happy path with provenance: first chunk carries
+    /// `hellas.commitment_id`; the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (the one
+    /// just before `[DONE]`) carries `hellas.receipt_id`; intermediate
+    /// chunks carry no hellas field.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn commitment_on_first_chunk_receipt_on_terminal_chunk() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let prov = test_provenance();
+        let receipt = test_receipt();
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            Some(prov.clone()),
+            happy_upstream(receipt),
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        // [DONE] always last on success.
+        assert!(matches!(payloads.last(), Some(OpenAiSsePayload::Done)));
+
+        // First chunk has commitment.
+        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(commitment_of(first), Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(first), None);
+
+        // Terminal data event = last payload before Done.
+        let json_payloads: Vec<&OpenAiSsePayload> = payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+            .collect();
+        let terminal = json_payloads.last().expect("at least one json chunk");
+        assert!(
+            has_finish_reason(terminal),
+            "without include_usage, terminal chunk must carry finish_reason: {terminal:?}"
         );
-        let StreamOutcome::Yield(chunk) = out else {
-            panic!("TextDelta must yield a chunk");
-        };
-        let value = serde_json::to_value(&chunk).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(value["choices"][0]["delta"]["content"], "hello");
-        assert!(value["choices"][0]["delta"].get("tool_calls").is_none());
-        assert!(!saw_tool_call);
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(terminal), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+
+        // Receipt appears EXACTLY once across the whole stream.
+        let receipts: Vec<_> = json_payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter_map(|p| receipt_of(p))
+            .collect();
+        assert_eq!(receipts.len(), 1, "exactly one receipt: {receipts:?}");
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn stream_apply_event_unknown_tool_is_terminal() {
-        let mut saw_tool_call = false;
-        let mut in_progress = HashMap::new();
-        let out = stream_apply_event(
-            DecodeEvent::UnknownTool {
-                name: "delete_db".to_string(),
-                raw_args: json!({}),
-            },
-            "chatcmpl-test",
-            42,
-            "test-model",
-            &mut saw_tool_call,
-            &mut in_progress,
+    /// Happy path WITHOUT provenance: first chunk has no hellas
+    /// field at all; receipt still rides the terminal chunk because
+    /// it's known regardless of whether commitment was set.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn no_provenance_means_no_commitment_field() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            None,
+            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
+        assert_eq!(commitment_of(first), None);
+        // The first chunk's outer object must have no `hellas` key
+        // at all (skip_serializing_if applied to an empty HellasExt).
+        assert!(
+            as_json(first).get("hellas").is_none(),
+            "no provenance → no `hellas` field on first chunk: {first:?}"
         );
-        let StreamOutcome::Terminal(message) = out else {
-            panic!("UnknownTool must be terminal");
-        };
-        assert!(message.contains("delete_db"));
-        assert!(message.contains("unknown tool"));
+
+        let json_last = payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+            .last()
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(json_last), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn map_finish_reason_tool_calls_wins_over_stop() {
-        // Per the P6 contract: tool_calls wins whenever any call was
-        // emitted, even if the executor stopped on EOS.
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, true),
-            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
-        );
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, true),
-            openai::FinishReason::ToolCalls
-        );
+    /// `include_usage=true`: receipt rides the trailing usage chunk
+    /// (semantic terminal in this mode), NOT the finish-reason chunk.
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn include_usage_routes_receipt_to_usage_chunk() {
+        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
+        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+
+        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            true, // include_usage
+            parser,
+            mapper,
+            Some(test_provenance()),
+            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+        )
+        .collect()
+        .await;
+
+        let json_payloads: Vec<&OpenAiSsePayload> = payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
+            .collect();
+
+        // Find the usage chunk and the finish-reason chunk.
+        let usage = json_payloads
+            .iter()
+            .find(|p| is_usage_chunk(p))
+            .expect("include_usage emits a usage chunk");
+        let finish = json_payloads
+            .iter()
+            .find(|p| has_finish_reason(p))
+            .expect("finish-reason chunk always emitted on success");
+
+        // Usage chunk is the terminal event and carries the receipt.
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(usage), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        // Finish-reason chunk is NO LONGER the terminal event when
+        // usage is enabled — it must NOT carry the receipt.
         assert_eq!(
-            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence, false),
-            openai::FinishReason::Stop
+            receipt_of(finish),
+            None,
+            "with include_usage, finish-reason chunk must not carry receipt; got {finish:?}"
         );
-        assert_eq!(
-            map_finish_reason(ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens, false),
-            openai::FinishReason::Length
+
+        // Usage chunk is positioned just before [DONE].
+        assert!(matches!(payloads.last(), Some(OpenAiSsePayload::Done)));
+        let last_json = json_payloads.last().unwrap();
+        assert!(
+            is_usage_chunk(last_json),
+            "with include_usage the last data event is the usage chunk: {last_json:?}"
         );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index 57397e7..b4e09f6 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,6 @@
+use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
-use super::{
-    next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, provenance_sse_event, receipt_sse_event, sse_data,
-    sse_response,
-};
+use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
 use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
@@ -42,15 +40,16 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
 
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
     let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
-        if let Some(prov) = stream_provenance.as_ref() {
-            yield Ok(provenance_sse_event(prov));
-        }
-
         let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
         let mut completed: Option<(openai::FinishReason, Cid<TextReceipt>)> = None;
         let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
+        // Track whether the commitment has been stamped on a chunk
+        // yet. The first per-delta chunk carries it; if the stream
+        // terminates with zero deltas, the terminal chunk carries
+        // both commitment_id and receipt_id.
+        let mut commitment_pending = stream_provenance.is_some();
 
         loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
@@ -67,7 +66,16 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                                 .build(),
                         ])
                         .build();
-                    yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
+                    let hellas = if commitment_pending {
+                        commitment_pending = false;
+                        match stream_provenance.as_ref() {
+                            Some(prov) => HellasExt::commitment(prov),
+                            None => HellasExt::default(),
+                        }
+                    } else {
+                        HellasExt::default()
+                    };
+                    yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(chunk, hellas)));
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
                     stop_reason,
@@ -106,9 +114,25 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
 
         if let Some(err) = error_message {
-            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+            // Error path: receipt stays fenced inside the Completed
+            // arm. Commitment can still ride the error frame if it
+            // hasn't been stamped yet — the stream terminated before
+            // any delta carried it.
+            let mut error_value = json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
-            })));
+            });
+            if commitment_pending {
+                if let (Some(prov), Some(map)) = (
+                    stream_provenance.as_ref(),
+                    error_value.as_object_mut(),
+                ) {
+                    map.insert(
+                        "hellas".to_string(),
+                        serde_json::to_value(HellasExt::commitment(prov)).unwrap(),
+                    );
+                }
+            }
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&error_value));
         } else if let Some((reason, receipt_cid)) = completed {
             let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
                 .id(id.clone())
@@ -123,8 +147,17 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                         .build(),
                 ])
                 .build();
-            yield Ok(sse_data(&final_chunk));
-            yield Ok(receipt_sse_event(&receipt_cid));
+            // Terminal chunk carries the receipt. If zero deltas ran,
+            // it ALSO carries the commitment.
+            let hellas = if commitment_pending {
+                match stream_provenance.as_ref() {
+                    Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
+                    None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+                }
+            } else {
+                HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid)
+            };
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(final_chunk, hellas)));
         }
 
         yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
@@ -207,7 +240,13 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         )))
         .build();
 
-    let mut response = Json(response).into_response();
+    let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+    };
+    let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
+
+    let mut response = Json(body).into_response();
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }

From b7143f840494f1bb6e8a75c6cec58d1d04ebcedd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:06:09 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 071/105] =?UTF-8?q?deps:=20catgrad=20megatooler=20?=
 =?UTF-8?q?=E2=80=94=20typed=20ChatTurn=20errors,=20ToolDirectory=20at=20g?=
 =?UTF-8?q?ateway=20edge,=20run=5Fdecode=20in=20executor?=
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Repins catgrad/catgrad-llm to hellas-ai/catgrad@grw/feat/megatooler
(62aa3b1), which lands the WireMapper / AssistantTurnAccumulator /
run_decode refactor + typed tool wire shapes. Atomic with the
downstream code changes because catgrad-llm's exports widened
non-additively (ChatTurn::new return type, types::{openai,anthropic}
Tool fields).

Downstream:

- crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs: ChatTurn now takes
  Option<Arc<ToolDirectory>> and returns ChatTurnConfigError.
  Wire-shape conversion (Vec<Value> -> ToolDirectory) moved out;
  the gateway surfaces own it now via
  ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools / from_anthropic_tools. Sheds
  wire_tools_to_specs and the LLMError remapping shim.

- crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs: ModelAssetsError collapses
  InvalidToolDirectory + ToolsUnsupportedForModel into one
  ChatTurnConfig variant carrying the typed catgrad-llm error.
  Wire-shape errors are caught at the gateway edge and never reach
  here.

- crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs: prepare_openai /
  prepare_anthropic call the typed conversion helpers and pass the
  resulting Option<Arc<ToolDirectory>> straight to assets.chat_turn.
  Deletes the bespoke anthropic_tool_to_openai shim + its test --
  Anthropic's input_schema vs OpenAI's parameters is folded in
  catgrad-llm now.

- crates/executor/src/runner.rs: bespoke peek-stop-or-commit decode
  loop replaced by catgrad_llm::runtime::run_decode. The new contract
  is cancel-AFTER-commit (the in-flight token always reaches the
  sink), one-extra-token in cancelled output vs the old loop.
  Documented inline.

- nix/package.nix: bumps catgrad sha256 to match the new rev.
---
 Cargo.lock                               | 158 ++++++++++++++++++++++-
 Cargo.toml                               |   6 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs |  81 +++---------
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs            |  90 ++++++++-----
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs           |  98 +++-----------
 crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs              |  26 ++--
 nix/package.nix                          |   2 +-
 7 files changed, 263 insertions(+), 198 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index ced7c17..048cad4 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -514,6 +514,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "objc2",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "borrow-or-share"
+version = "0.2.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "dc0b364ead1874514c8c2855ab558056ebfeb775653e7ae45ff72f28f8f3166c"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "built"
 version = "0.8.0"
@@ -526,6 +532,12 @@ version = "3.20.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "5d20789868f4b01b2f2caec9f5c4e0213b41e3e5702a50157d699ae31ced2fcb"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "bytecount"
+version = "0.6.9"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "175812e0be2bccb6abe50bb8d566126198344f707e304f45c648fd8f2cc0365e"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "bytemuck"
 version = "1.25.0"
@@ -641,7 +653,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f4da35917bb70ef4dec656a7f9f9676e87c01464"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler#62aa3b146b8562fd2ea8bdd02af2eb304069441f"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "candle-core",
@@ -655,13 +667,14 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fruntime-primitives#f4da35917bb70ef4dec656a7f9f9676e87c01464"
+source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler#62aa3b146b8562fd2ea8bdd02af2eb304069441f"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
  "half",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
  "image",
+ "jsonschema",
  "log",
  "memmap2",
  "minijinja",
@@ -1512,6 +1525,15 @@ version = "1.15.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "48c757948c5ede0e46177b7add2e67155f70e33c07fea8284df6576da70b3719"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "email_address"
+version = "0.2.9"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e079f19b08ca6239f47f8ba8509c11cf3ea30095831f7fed61441475edd8c449"
+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "embedded-io"
 version = "0.4.0"
@@ -1639,6 +1661,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "regex-syntax",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "fancy-regex"
+version = "0.16.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "998b056554fbe42e03ae0e152895cd1a7e1002aec800fdc6635d20270260c46f"
+dependencies = [
+ "bit-set",
+ "regex-automata",
+ "regex-syntax",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "fastrand"
 version = "2.4.1"
@@ -1714,6 +1747,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand_distr",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "fluent-uri"
+version = "0.4.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "bc74ac4d8359ae70623506d512209619e5cf8f347124910440dbc221714b328e"
+dependencies = [
+ "borrow-or-share",
+ "ref-cast",
+ "serde",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "flume"
 version = "0.11.1"
@@ -1794,6 +1838,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "percent-encoding",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "fraction"
+version = "0.15.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e076045bb43dac435333ed5f04caf35c7463631d0dae2deb2638d94dd0a5b872"
+dependencies = [
+ "lazy_static",
+ "num",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "fs2"
 version = "0.4.3"
@@ -2201,9 +2255,11 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "899def5c37c4fd7b2664648c28120ecec138e4d395b459e5ca34f9cce2dd77fd"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
+ "js-sys",
  "libc",
  "r-efi 5.3.0",
  "wasip2",
+ "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -3291,6 +3347,33 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "jsonschema"
+version = "0.36.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cd94c1d7bfa9d30b5d4268df9fe8c5ed13fa600a6bd0dae02b04db86d575fc8a"
+dependencies = [
+ "ahash",
+ "base64 0.22.1",
+ "bytecount",
+ "email_address",
+ "fancy-regex 0.16.2",
+ "fraction",
+ "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "idna",
+ "itoa",
+ "num-cmp",
+ "num-traits",
+ "percent-encoding",
+ "referencing",
+ "regex",
+ "regex-syntax",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "unicode-general-category",
+ "uuid-simd",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "lazy_static"
 version = "1.5.0"
@@ -4026,6 +4109,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "num-cmp"
+version = "0.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "63335b2e2c34fae2fb0aa2cecfd9f0832a1e24b3b32ecec612c3426d46dc8aaa"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "num-complex"
 version = "0.4.6"
@@ -4407,6 +4496,12 @@ version = "0.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "04744f49eae99ab78e0d5c0b603ab218f515ea8cfe5a456d7629ad883a3b6e7d"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "outref"
+version = "0.5.2"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1a80800c0488c3a21695ea981a54918fbb37abf04f4d0720c453632255e2ff0e"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "papaya"
 version = "0.2.4"
@@ -5116,6 +5211,41 @@ dependencies = [
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "ref-cast"
+version = "1.0.25"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f354300ae66f76f1c85c5f84693f0ce81d747e2c3f21a45fef496d89c960bf7d"
+dependencies = [
+ "ref-cast-impl",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "ref-cast-impl"
+version = "1.0.25"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b7186006dcb21920990093f30e3dea63b7d6e977bf1256be20c3563a5db070da"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "referencing"
+version = "0.36.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "ba1cb02ef237bd757aba02cd648a4ffa628cd8e5852e2b9bb89aabf93dc5dcc7"
+dependencies = [
+ "ahash",
+ "fluent-uri",
+ "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "hashbrown 0.16.1",
+ "parking_lot",
+ "percent-encoding",
+ "serde_json",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "regex"
 version = "1.12.3"
@@ -6105,7 +6235,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "dary_heap",
  "derive_builder",
  "esaxx-rs",
- "fancy-regex",
+ "fancy-regex 0.14.0",
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
  "indicatif 0.17.11",
@@ -6613,6 +6743,12 @@ version = "2.9.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "dbc4bc3a9f746d862c45cb89d705aa10f187bb96c76001afab07a0d35ce60142"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "unicode-general-category"
+version = "1.1.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0b993bddc193ae5bd0d623b49ec06ac3e9312875fdae725a975c51db1cc1677f"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-ident"
 version = "1.0.24"
@@ -6777,6 +6913,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "uuid-simd"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "23b082222b4f6619906941c17eb2297fff4c2fb96cb60164170522942a200bd8"
+dependencies = [
+ "outref",
+ "vsimd",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "v_frame"
 version = "0.3.9"
@@ -6854,6 +7000,12 @@ version = "0.9.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0b928f33d975fc6ad9f86c8f283853ad26bdd5b10b7f1542aa2fa15e2289105a"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "vsimd"
+version = "0.8.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "5c3082ca00d5a5ef149bb8b555a72ae84c9c59f7250f013ac822ac2e49b19c64"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "wait-timeout"
 version = "0.2.1"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 4a633e3..0de1948 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/runtime-primitives", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_json = "1"
 
-# [patch."https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad"]
+# [patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
 # catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
 # catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm" }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 919dbd5..5d6251e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use futures::Stream;
@@ -251,10 +251,16 @@ impl GatewayState {
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
         let messages: Vec<Message> = req.messages.iter().cloned().map(Message::from).collect();
-        let tools = req.tools.clone();
         let enable_thinking = req
             .reasoning_effort
             .is_some_and(openai::ReasoningEffort::enables_thinking);
+        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools(
+            req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
+        })?;
         let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
         let assets = self
             .model_assets(&model)
@@ -264,7 +270,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
                 message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
             })?;
         let chat_turn = assets
-            .chat_turn(tools.as_deref(), ChatOptions { enable_thinking })
+            .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions { enable_thinking })
             .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
         let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -289,12 +295,13 @@ impl GatewayState {
             .into_iter()
             .map(Message::from)
             .collect::<Vec<_>>();
-        let tools = req.tools.as_ref().map(|tools| {
-            tools
-                .iter()
-                .map(anthropic_tool_to_openai)
-                .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-        });
+        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools(
+            req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
+        })?;
         let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
         let assets = self
             .model_assets(&model)
@@ -304,7 +311,7 @@ impl GatewayState {
                 message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
             })?;
         let chat_turn = assets
-            .chat_turn(tools.as_deref(), ChatOptions::default())
+            .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions::default())
             .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
         let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -360,13 +367,9 @@ impl GatewayState {
 /// missing, etc.) are also request-shaped here.
 fn classify_chat_turn_error(err: ModelAssetsError) -> HttpError {
     match err {
-        ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory { source } => HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {source}"),
-        },
-        ModelAssetsError::ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch } => HttpError {
+        ModelAssetsError::ChatTurnConfig(inner) => HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Model architecture `{arch}` does not support tool calling"),
+            message: inner.to_string(),
         },
         other => HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
@@ -565,29 +568,6 @@ fn anthropic_tool_result_to_string(content: &serde_json::Value) -> String {
     }
 }
 
-/// Convert an Anthropic tool schema (`{name, description, input_schema}`) to
-/// the OpenAI shape (`{type:"function", function:{name, description, parameters}}`)
-/// that our chat templates consume.
-fn anthropic_tool_to_openai(tool: &serde_json::Value) -> serde_json::Value {
-    let Some(obj) = tool.as_object() else {
-        return tool.clone();
-    };
-    let mut function = serde_json::Map::new();
-    if let Some(name) = obj.get("name") {
-        function.insert("name".to_string(), name.clone());
-    }
-    if let Some(description) = obj.get("description") {
-        function.insert("description".to_string(), description.clone());
-    }
-    if let Some(schema) = obj.get("input_schema") {
-        function.insert("parameters".to_string(), schema.clone());
-    }
-    serde_json::json!({
-        "type": "function",
-        "function": serde_json::Value::Object(function),
-    })
-}
-
 fn format_error_causes(err: &(dyn StdError + 'static)) -> String {
     let mut parts = Vec::new();
     let mut current = err.source().unwrap_or(err);
@@ -872,27 +852,4 @@ mod anthropic_conversion_tests {
         assert_eq!(tool_calls[1]["id"], "toolu_2");
     }
 
-    #[test]
-    fn anthropic_tool_schema_converts_to_openai_function() {
-        let schema = json!({
-            "name": "get_weather",
-            "description": "Fetch the weather for a city.",
-            "input_schema": {
-                "type": "object",
-                "properties": {"city": {"type": "string"}},
-                "required": ["city"],
-            },
-        });
-        let converted = anthropic_tool_to_openai(&schema);
-        assert_eq!(converted["type"], "function");
-        assert_eq!(converted["function"]["name"], "get_weather");
-        assert_eq!(
-            converted["function"]["description"],
-            "Fetch the weather for a city."
-        );
-        assert_eq!(
-            converted["function"]["parameters"]["required"],
-            json!(["city"])
-        );
-    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 0f97c86..97e903f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -46,7 +46,10 @@ use crate::state::{Invocation, StopReason};
 use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::interpreter;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextDecoder, TextReceipt};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{
+    BoundProgramText, BreakReason, DecodeLoopError, DecodeOutcome as DecoderOutcome, TextDecoder,
+    TextReceipt, run_decode,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -164,10 +167,21 @@ struct DecodeLoopOutput {
     output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
-/// Decode loop: peek-stop-or-commit, batched progress callback emission.
+/// Decode loop: drives [`run_decode`] over the decoder, layering
+/// cancellation + batched progress emission on top via the per-token
+/// callback.
+///
 /// After each `commit_next` the decoder is fully receipt-aligned, so
-/// breaking out (stop token or cap reached) leaves a consistent state
-/// for the trailing `into_text_state`.
+/// breaking out (stop token or cancellation) always leaves
+/// `decoder.position == output_tokens.len()` — the invariant
+/// `into_text_state` requires.
+///
+/// **Cancellation timing:** the cancel check happens *after* the
+/// current token has been committed and recorded. A cancelled
+/// response therefore includes the token that was already in flight
+/// when cancel fired. The previous bespoke loop checked cancel
+/// *before* peeking — net effect is up to one extra token in the
+/// cancelled output.
 fn run_decode_loop(
     decoder: &mut TextDecoder<ExecBackend>,
     max_new_tokens: u32,
@@ -176,41 +190,53 @@ fn run_decode_loop(
     cancel: &CancellationToken,
     on_progress: &mut impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
 ) -> Result<DecodeLoopOutput, ExecutorError> {
-    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
-    let mut pending_batch = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
-    let mut generated = 0u64;
-    let mut stop_reason = StopReason::MaxNewTokens;
+    let mut output_tokens: Vec<u32> = Vec::new();
+    let mut pending_batch: Vec<u32> = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
+    let mut generated: u64 = 0;
 
-    for _ in 0..max_new_tokens {
-        if cancel.is_cancelled() {
-            stop_reason = StopReason::Cancelled;
-            break;
-        }
-        let predicted = decoder.next_token();
-        if i32::try_from(predicted)
-            .ok()
-            .is_some_and(|token| stop_token_ids.contains(&token))
-        {
-            stop_reason = StopReason::EndOfSequence;
-            break;
-        }
-        let emitted = decoder.commit_next()?;
-        debug_assert_eq!(emitted, predicted);
-        generated += 1;
-        output_tokens.push(emitted);
-        pending_batch.push(emitted);
-        if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
-            let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
-            on_progress(generated, &chunk);
-            pending_batch.clear();
-        }
-    }
+    let (_, outcome) = run_decode::<_, _, std::convert::Infallible>(
+        decoder,
+        max_new_tokens,
+        stop_token_ids,
+        |token| {
+            // Push first so output_tokens length tracks decoder.position.
+            generated += 1;
+            output_tokens.push(token);
+            pending_batch.push(token);
+            if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
+                let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
+                on_progress(generated, &chunk);
+                pending_batch.clear();
+            }
+            // Then check cancellation: signals run_decode to stop AFTER
+            // this token is committed and reported.
+            if cancel.is_cancelled() {
+                Ok(std::ops::ControlFlow::Break(BreakReason::Cancelled))
+            } else {
+                Ok(std::ops::ControlFlow::Continue(()))
+            }
+        },
+    )
+    .map_err(|err| match err {
+        DecodeLoopError::Decoder(e) => ExecutorError::from(e),
+        DecodeLoopError::Sink(_) => unreachable!("Infallible sink"),
+    })?;
 
     if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
         let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
         on_progress(generated, &chunk);
     }
 
+    let stop_reason = match outcome {
+        DecoderOutcome::EndOfSequence => StopReason::EndOfSequence,
+        DecoderOutcome::MaxTokens => StopReason::MaxNewTokens,
+        DecoderOutcome::Cancelled => StopReason::Cancelled,
+        // Executor doesn't use the StopSequence break path — only the
+        // EndOfSequence (parser-level stop tokens) and Cancelled
+        // paths. Treat as EndOfSequence defensively if it ever fires.
+        DecoderOutcome::StopSequence => StopReason::EndOfSequence,
+    };
+
     Ok(DecodeLoopOutput {
         stop_reason,
         output_tokens,
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index b75538b..198c1a4 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ use std::sync::Arc;
 use crate::encode_token_ids;
 use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory, ToolSpec};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
@@ -131,23 +131,22 @@ impl ModelAssets {
 
     /// Build a `ChatTurn` for one chat-completion request.
     ///
-    /// `tools` is the wire-format tool list as both gateway surfaces
-    /// produce it after their own normalization (OpenAI passes the
-    /// request body through; Anthropic converts to OpenAI shape via
-    /// `anthropic_tool_to_openai`). Both arrive here as
-    /// `[{"type": "function", "function": {"name": "...",
-    /// "description": "...", "parameters": {...}}}, ...]`.
+    /// The caller supplies an already-built [`ToolDirectory`] (or
+    /// `None` for no tools) — wire-shape conversion happens at the
+    /// gateway edge via `ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools` /
+    /// `ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools`. This keeps `ModelAssets`
+    /// independent of any one wire surface.
     ///
-    /// Wire-conversion + protocol selection happens here at the
-    /// gateway edge:
-    ///
-    /// - `None` or empty list → `ChatTurn` with no tools bound
-    ///   (passthrough parser, no protocol required).
-    /// - Malformed schema or unsupported model → typed error variants
-    ///   the gateway maps to HTTP 400, never to a model-output error.
+    /// Errors:
+    /// - `PreparePromptRequest` if the model has no chat template or
+    ///   the architecture string can't be extracted.
+    /// - `ChatTurnConfig` if `ChatTurn::new` rejects the binding
+    ///   (e.g. tools bound for an arch with no tool-call protocol) —
+    ///   the variant carries the typed catgrad-llm error and the
+    ///   gateway maps to HTTP 400.
     pub fn chat_turn(
         &self,
-        tools: Option<&[Value]>,
+        tools: Option<Arc<ToolDirectory>>,
         options: ChatOptions,
     ) -> Result<ChatTurn> {
         let chat_template = self
@@ -162,75 +161,14 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?
             .to_string();
 
-        // Wire normalization: empty list is no tools. Doing this at the
-        // edge keeps the wire semantics ("user sent []") visible here
-        // rather than relying solely on ChatTurn::new's normalization.
-        let directory = match tools {
-            None => None,
-            Some(specs) if specs.is_empty() => None,
-            Some(specs) => {
-                let tool_specs = wire_tools_to_specs(specs)?;
-                let dir = ToolDirectory::new(tool_specs)
-                    .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory { source })?;
-                Some(Arc::new(dir))
-            }
-        };
-
-        ChatTurn::new(
-            arch.clone(),
+        Ok(ChatTurn::new(
+            arch,
             chat_template,
             Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer),
             Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer_config),
             Arc::clone(&self.stop_token_ids),
-            directory,
+            tools,
             options,
-        )
-        .map_err(|source| match source {
-            // ChatTurn::new returns this when tools were bound but the
-            // architecture has no registered protocol. It's a request
-            // error, not a model-output error.
-            LLMError::UnsupportedModel(_) => ModelAssetsError::ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch },
-            other => ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source: other },
-        })
-    }
-}
-
-/// Translate the OpenAI-style wire tool shape (or, for the Anthropic
-/// surface, the post-conversion form produced by
-/// `anthropic_tool_to_openai`) into typed [`ToolSpec`]s.
-///
-/// Strictly expects each entry to have a `function` object containing
-/// `name` (string), optional `description`, and `parameters` (JSON
-/// Schema). A missing `name` is a request error — the schema is bad,
-/// not the model output.
-fn wire_tools_to_specs(wire_tools: &[Value]) -> Result<Vec<ToolSpec>> {
-    let mut out = Vec::with_capacity(wire_tools.len());
-    for (idx, entry) in wire_tools.iter().enumerate() {
-        let function = entry.get("function").ok_or_else(|| {
-            ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory {
-                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig(format!(
-                    "tool[{idx}] is missing the `function` wrapper"
-                )),
-            }
-        })?;
-        let name = function
-            .get("name")
-            .and_then(Value::as_str)
-            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::InvalidToolDirectory {
-                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig(format!(
-                    "tool[{idx}].function is missing required `name`"
-                )),
-            })?
-            .to_string();
-        let description = function
-            .get("description")
-            .and_then(Value::as_str)
-            .map(|s| s.to_string());
-        let parameters = function
-            .get("parameters")
-            .cloned()
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| Value::Object(Default::default()));
-        out.push(ToolSpec::new(name, description, parameters));
+        )?)
     }
-    Ok(out)
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index d90c899..cc4bc09 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ mod hf;
 use std::path::PathBuf;
 
 use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::ChatTurnConfigError;
 use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
@@ -78,21 +79,12 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: TokenizerError,
     },
-    /// One of the offered tool schemas is malformed (not a valid
-    /// JSON Schema, duplicate name, or a tool entry that doesn't fit
-    /// the expected wire shape). Gateway maps this to a request error
-    /// (HTTP 400 / OpenAI invalid_request) — the tools themselves are
-    /// bad, the model never ran.
-    #[error("invalid tool directory")]
-    InvalidToolDirectory {
-        #[source]
-        source: LLMError,
-    },
-    /// Caller asked for tools but the model architecture has no
-    /// registered tool-call protocol. Gateway maps this to a request
-    /// error (HTTP 400) with a "model X does not support tool calling"
-    /// message — the model is incapable, the request shouldn't have
-    /// been made.
-    #[error("model `{arch}` does not support tool calling")]
-    ToolsUnsupportedForModel { arch: String },
+    /// `ChatTurn::new` rejected the request — currently the only
+    /// such case is a tools-bound request against an architecture
+    /// with no registered tool-call protocol. Gateway maps to a
+    /// request error (400). Wire-tools shape errors are caught
+    /// earlier by `ToolDirectory::from_*_tools` at the surface edge,
+    /// so they never reach here.
+    #[error(transparent)]
+    ChatTurnConfig(#[from] ChatTurnConfigError),
 }
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 5ee9b7b..3febdff 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
       cargoLock = {
         lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
         outputHashes = {
-          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-y8HSxXNRj8Zvll7PqpFSEvGS91PUf77dCwzrdiAr3wE=";
+          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-ajhHeC29DeJT4MXXFhQwkBKKCdGe/+ARR3l2gQt3VFc=";
         };
       };
       inherit stdenv;

From c4523735dea35ebb1e6e82d7d1fd6bb31d011726 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:06:30 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 072/105] test(nix): gateway-multi-model discovery test + split
 pi/gateway logs
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Adds gateway-multi-model: two executors (qwen + lfm2), one gateway
running in discovery mode (no --node-id/--node-addr), two pi processes
in parallel. Verifies that mDNS routing finds the right executor for
each requested model and that distinct requests produce ≥2 distinct
receipt_cid + commitment values in the gateway journal.

Plumbing:

- baseNode firewall: enable filter; allow 5353/udp (mDNS) and disable
  reverse-path filtering (Linux drops multicast on bridged interfaces
  by default).
- mkExecutorNode: openFirewall = true on the iroh listen port.
- mkGatewayNodeDiscovery: same shape as mkGatewayNode minus the
  --node-id/--node-addr pinning, with iroh/pkarr/dns logs tightened
  so structured fields stay legible.
- gatewayLauncherDiscovery: stripped command line for the discovery
  case.
- hfHomeBoth: symlinkJoin of qwen + lfm2 caches so one gateway can
  resolve config/tokenizer for both models.

Tool-use tests: pi output now goes to /tmp/pi.log via --pi-log;
gateway stdout/stderr lands in /tmp/gateway.log. Both are dumped
separately into the build log on success or failure. Same change
applied to gateway-tool-use-{openai,anthropic}.
---
 nix/tests/default.nix | 213 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 206 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-)

diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index 70777d3..c4c330e 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@
   lfm2HfHome = testsLib.lfm2_350MCache;
   qwenModel = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
   qwenHfHome = testsLib.qwen3_0_6BCache;
+  # Combined HF cache so a single gateway can resolve config.json/tokenizer
+  # for both models when routing via discovery.
+  hfHomeBoth = pkgs.symlinkJoin {
+    name = "hf-cache-multi";
+    paths = [qwenHfHome lfm2HfHome];
+  };
   hellasModule = import ../modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
   executorPort = 31145;
   gatewayPort = 8080;
@@ -28,7 +34,15 @@
   ];
 
   baseNode = {
-    networking.firewall.enable = false;
+    networking.firewall = {
+      enable = true;
+      # mDNS service discovery (224.0.0.251). Required for the gateway's
+      # discovery-mode lookup to find executors on the test bridge.
+      allowedUDPPorts = [5353];
+      # Linux's strict reverse-path filter drops multicast on bridged
+      # interfaces; relax it so mDNS frames are accepted.
+      checkReversePath = false;
+    };
     environment.systemPackages = commonPackages;
   };
 
@@ -42,6 +56,8 @@
       enable = true;
       inherit package;
       port = executorPort;
+      # Open the iroh UDP listen port so peers can reach this executor.
+      openFirewall = true;
       downloadPolicy = "skip";
       inherit executePolicy;
       queueSize = 2;
@@ -91,6 +107,16 @@
       --node-addr "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr)"
   '';
 
+  # Same as `gatewayLauncher` but omits `--node-id`/`--node-addr` so the
+  # gateway falls back to mDNS+DHT discovery. Used by tests that exercise
+  # multi-executor routing.
+  gatewayLauncherDiscovery = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher-discovery" ''
+    exec ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
+      --host=0.0.0.0 \
+      --port=${toString gatewayPort} \
+      --retries=1
+  '';
+
   mkGatewayNode = {
     hfHome,
     cores ? 2,
@@ -100,6 +126,7 @@
       config = lib.mkMerge [
         baseNode
         {
+          networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
           systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
             description = "Hellas gateway";
             after = ["network-online.target"];
@@ -123,6 +150,42 @@
       ];
     };
 
+  # Discovery-mode counterpart: gateway has no pinned executor; routes via
+  # mDNS+DHT. Pkarr/iroh logs are tightened so structured log fields stay
+  # legible in the journal.
+  mkGatewayNodeDiscovery = {
+    hfHome,
+    cores ? 2,
+    memorySize ? 4096,
+  }:
+    _: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        baseNode
+        {
+          networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
+          systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
+            description = "Hellas gateway (discovery)";
+            after = ["network-online.target"];
+            wants = ["network-online.target"];
+            environment = {
+              HF_HOME = hfHome;
+              HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+              RUST_LOG = "info,iroh=warn,iroh_relay=warn,pkarr=warn,iroh_dns=warn";
+            };
+            serviceConfig = {
+              DynamicUser = true;
+              Restart = "on-failure";
+              StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
+              WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+              ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncherDiscovery}";
+            };
+          };
+          virtualisation.cores = cores;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
   # Common Python lines to bring the executor + gateway pipeline up.
   # Defines `executor_node_id` and waits for the gateway HTTP port.
   bootGateway = executorAddr: ''
@@ -179,11 +242,14 @@
         memorySize = 12288;
       };
       # Gateway node also runs pi (via `--pi`), so it needs pi-coding-agent.
+      # HF_HOME is set system-wide so the gateway resolves the cached weights
+      # without each invocation needing to thread it through.
       nodes.gateway = _: {
         config = lib.mkMerge [
           baseNode
           {
             environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
+            environment.variables.HF_HOME = qwenHfHome;
             virtualisation.cores = 2;
             virtualisation.memorySize = 3072;
           }
@@ -207,7 +273,12 @@
         )
 
         # Run gateway with --pi: gateway binds, spawns pi, exits when pi exits.
-        # Trailing args after `--` are forwarded to pi.
+        # Trailing args after `--` are forwarded to pi. HF_HOME is set on the
+        # gateway node's `environment.variables` so the prebuilt cache is used
+        # without network access.
+        # `--pi-log` keeps pi's output in its own file so we can inspect each
+        # process's stream separately (gateway -> /tmp/gateway.log,
+        # pi -> /tmp/pi.log).
         (pi_status, _) = gateway.execute(
             f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway"
             f" --host=127.0.0.1 --port=${toString gatewayPort}"
@@ -215,21 +286,23 @@
             f" --node-id {executor_node_id}"
             f" --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
             f" --force-model ${qwenModel}"
-            f" --pi --pi-api ${api}"
+            f" --pi --pi-api ${api} --pi-log /tmp/pi.log"
             f" -- -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
             f" 'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
-            f" > /tmp/pi-out.txt 2>&1"
+            f" > /tmp/gateway.log 2>&1"
         )
 
         # Always dump the transcripts into the build log; `nix log <drv>`
         # keeps them accessible whether the test passes or fails.
-        print("==== pi+gateway output (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-out.txt"))
+        print("==== gateway output (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/gateway.log"))
+        print("==== pi output (${suffix}) ====")
+        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi.log"))
         print("==== executor journal (${suffix}) ====")
         print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
 
         assert pi_status == 0, f"pi exited with status {pi_status}"
-        gateway.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi-out.txt")
+        gateway.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi.log")
       '';
     };
 in {
@@ -308,4 +381,130 @@ in {
     suffix = "anthropic";
     api = "anthropic-messages";
   };
+
+  # Two executors (qwen + lfm2), one gateway in discovery mode, two pi
+  # processes in parallel. Verifies that mDNS routing finds the right
+  # executor for each requested model and that distinct requests produce
+  # distinct receipt/commitment CIDs in the gateway journal.
+  gateway-multi-model = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
+    name = "hellas-gateway-multi-model";
+
+    nodes.executor_qwen = mkExecutorNode {
+      model = qwenModel;
+      hfHome = qwenHfHome;
+      cores = 4;
+      memorySize = 12288;
+    };
+    nodes.executor_lfm2 = mkExecutorNode {
+      model = lfm2Model;
+      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
+      cores = 2;
+      memorySize = 6144;
+    };
+    nodes.gateway = _: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        ((mkGatewayNodeDiscovery {
+            hfHome = hfHomeBoth;
+            cores = 2;
+            memorySize = 4096;
+          }) {})
+        .config
+        {
+          environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
+      piExtension = pkgs.writeText "hellas-multi.js" ''
+        export default function (pi) {
+          pi.registerProvider("hellas", {
+            baseUrl: "http://127.0.0.1:${toString gatewayPort}/v1",
+            apiKey: "unused",
+            api: "openai-completions",
+            models: [
+              {
+                id: "${qwenModel}",
+                name: "Qwen (Hellas)",
+                reasoning: false,
+                input: ["text"],
+                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
+                contextWindow: 32768,
+                maxTokens: 256,
+              },
+              {
+                id: "${lfm2Model}",
+                name: "LFM2 (Hellas)",
+                reasoning: false,
+                input: ["text"],
+                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
+                contextWindow: 32768,
+                maxTokens: 256,
+              },
+            ],
+          });
+        }
+      '';
+      qwenMarker = "qwen-marker-works";
+      lfm2Marker = "lfm2-marker-works";
+    in ''
+      start_all()
+
+      executor_qwen.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+      executor_lfm2.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+      gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
+      gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
+      gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
+
+      # Two pi processes in parallel, one per model. Each does a one-shot
+      # bash-tool round-trip with a model-specific marker; they share one
+      # gateway and the gateway's discovery layer must route each request
+      # to the executor that preloaded the matching model.
+      gateway.succeed(
+          "set +e; "
+          "( pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${qwenModel}"
+          "  -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
+          "  'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${qwenMarker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
+          "  > /tmp/pi-qwen.log 2>&1 ; echo $? > /tmp/pi-qwen.status ) &"
+          " ( pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${lfm2Model}"
+          "   -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
+          "   'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${lfm2Marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
+          "   > /tmp/pi-lfm2.log 2>&1 ; echo $? > /tmp/pi-lfm2.status ) &"
+          " wait"
+      )
+
+      # Forensic dumps before asserts.
+      print("==== pi qwen ====")
+      print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-qwen.log"))
+      print("==== pi lfm2 ====")
+      print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-lfm2.log"))
+      print("==== gateway journal ====")
+      journal = gateway.succeed("journalctl -u hellas-gateway.service --no-pager -o cat")
+      print(journal)
+      print("==== executor_qwen journal ====")
+      print(executor_qwen.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+      print("==== executor_lfm2 journal ====")
+      print(executor_lfm2.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+
+      qs = int(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-qwen.status").strip())
+      ls = int(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-lfm2.status").strip())
+      assert qs == 0, f"qwen pi exited {qs}"
+      assert ls == 0, f"lfm2 pi exited {ls}"
+
+      gateway.succeed("grep -F ${qwenMarker} /tmp/pi-qwen.log")
+      gateway.succeed("grep -F ${lfm2Marker} /tmp/pi-lfm2.log")
+
+      # CID distinctness — each successful request emits one info! line with
+      # both fields. With 2 distinct requests we expect ≥ 2 distinct
+      # receipt_cid and ≥ 2 distinct commitment values.
+      import re
+      receipts = set(re.findall(r"receipt_cid=(\S+)", journal))
+      commits  = set(re.findall(r"commitment=(\S+)", journal)) - {""}
+      assert len(receipts) >= 2, f"expected ≥2 receipt_cid, got {receipts}"
+      assert len(commits)  >= 2, f"expected ≥2 commitment, got {commits}"
+    '';
+  };
 }

From 563b5a6c93af80240fb44b2301c0c6bcbc5f0ca6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:05:18 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 073/105] nix: pi wrapping

---
 Cargo.lock                              |   1 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                   |   3 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs  |  90 ++++++------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs   |  91 ------------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs |  47 ++++++
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                  |  83 +++++------
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs        |  22 ++-
 flake.nix                               |   4 +
 nix/default.nix                         |  65 ++++++++-
 nix/modules/default.nix                 |  50 -------
 nix/modules/hellas.nix                  | 182 ++++++++++++++++++++++++
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix            | 109 +++++++-------
 nix/modules/nixos.nix                   | 136 +++---------------
 nix/tests/default.nix                   | 152 ++++++++++----------
 nix/tests/{lib.nix => huggingface.nix}  |  16 ++-
 nix/workflow.nix                        |  24 ++++
 16 files changed, 588 insertions(+), 487 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
 delete mode 100644 nix/modules/default.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/modules/hellas.nix
 rename nix/tests/{lib.nix => huggingface.nix} (84%)
 create mode 100644 nix/workflow.nix

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 048cad4..235234e 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2420,6 +2420,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "futures",
  "hellas-executor",
  "hellas-rpc",
+ "libc",
  "minijinja",
  "minijinja-contrib",
  "opentelemetry",
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 9a6c241..56050ef 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
 rand = "0.9"
 tempfile = "3"
 
+[target.'cfg(unix)'.dependencies]
+libc = "0.2"
+
 # dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
 [dev-dependencies]
 # hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index cd37e8b..5d8c31f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 mod anthropic;
 mod hellas_ext;
 mod openai;
-mod pi;
 mod plain;
 mod provenance_layer;
 mod state;
+mod wrap;
 
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
-use anyhow::{Context, anyhow, bail};
+use anyhow::{Context, bail};
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::{Event, KeepAlive, Sse};
@@ -27,11 +27,13 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
 use self::state::{GatewayState, HttpError};
 
+const DEFAULT_HTTP_PORT: u16 = 8080;
+
 static NEXT_ID: AtomicU64 = AtomicU64::new(1);
 
 pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub host: String,
-    pub port: u16,
+    pub port: Option<u16>,
     pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
     pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
@@ -47,11 +49,8 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     pub dtype: Dtype,
     pub secret_key: SecretKey,
-    pub pi: bool,
-    pub pi_bin: String,
-    pub pi_api: String,
-    pub pi_log: Option<std::path::PathBuf>,
-    pub pi_args: Vec<String>,
+    pub wrap: Option<String>,
+    pub wrap_args: Vec<String>,
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
@@ -64,13 +63,11 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         .with_state(state.clone())
         .layer(provenance_layer::ProvenanceLayer);
 
-    let addr = format!("{}:{}", options.host, options.port);
-    let listener = tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
-        .await
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"))?;
+    let listener = bind_gateway(&options.host, options.port).await?;
     let bound_addr = listener
         .local_addr()
         .context("listener has no local address")?;
+    info!("gateway listening on {bound_addr}");
 
     if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
         let registry = Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
@@ -101,36 +98,17 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         info!("Forcing request model override to `{model}`");
     }
 
-    let pi_handle = if options.pi {
-        let model = options.force_model.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
-            anyhow!("--pi requires --force-model so pi can advertise a concrete model id")
-        })?;
+    let wrap_child = if let Some(cmd) = options.wrap.as_deref() {
+        // Wrapped commands talk to us over loopback, so an unspecified bind
+        // address (0.0.0.0 / ::) becomes 127.0.0.1 in the URLs they see.
         let host = if options.host == "0.0.0.0" || options.host == "::" {
             "127.0.0.1"
         } else {
             options.host.as_str()
         };
-        // openai SDKs append /chat/completions to baseUrl, so we need /v1 in
-        // the URL. anthropic SDKs append /v1/messages themselves, so baseUrl
-        // stays at the host root.
-        let path = match options.pi_api.as_str() {
-            "openai-completions" => "/v1",
-            "anthropic-messages" => "",
-            other => bail!("unsupported --pi-api: {other}"),
-        };
-        let base_url = format!("http://{host}:{}{path}", bound_addr.port());
-        info!("spawning pi with provider baseUrl {base_url} (api={})", options.pi_api);
-        if let Some(path) = options.pi_log.as_deref() {
-            info!("pi stdout/stderr -> {}", path.display());
-        }
-        Some(pi::spawn(
-            &base_url,
-            model,
-            &options.pi_api,
-            &options.pi_bin,
-            &options.pi_args,
-            options.pi_log.as_deref(),
-        )?)
+        let base = format!("http://{host}:{}", bound_addr.port());
+        info!("wrapping `{cmd}` with gateway base {base}");
+        Some(wrap::spawn(cmd, &options.wrap_args, &base)?)
     } else {
         None
     };
@@ -146,20 +124,21 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
         }),
     );
 
-    match pi_handle {
-        Some(mut handle) => {
+    match wrap_child {
+        Some(mut child) => {
             tokio::pin!(server);
             tokio::select! {
                 res = &mut server => {
-                    // Gateway stopped (ctrl-c or error); pi dies via kill_on_drop.
+                    // Gateway stopped (ctrl-c or error); kill_on_drop tears the
+                    // wrapped child down too.
                     res.context("gateway server failed")?;
                 }
-                status = handle.child.wait() => {
-                    let status = status.context("waiting on pi failed")?;
+                status = child.wait() => {
+                    let status = status.context("waiting on wrapped child failed")?;
                     shutdown.notify_one();
                     server.await.context("gateway server failed")?;
                     if !status.success() {
-                        bail!("pi exited with status {status}");
+                        bail!("wrapped command exited with status {status}");
                     }
                 }
             }
@@ -172,6 +151,31 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
     Ok(())
 }
 
+/// Bind the gateway listener. With `--port`, fail loud on conflict (the user
+/// asked for that exact port). Without it, try 8080 first and fall back to
+/// an OS-assigned port on EADDRINUSE so a stray dev gateway doesn't block a
+/// fresh one.
+async fn bind_gateway(host: &str, port: Option<u16>) -> CliResult<tokio::net::TcpListener> {
+    if let Some(p) = port {
+        let addr = format!("{host}:{p}");
+        return tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&addr)
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {addr}"));
+    }
+    let preferred = format!("{host}:{DEFAULT_HTTP_PORT}");
+    match tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&preferred).await {
+        Ok(listener) => Ok(listener),
+        Err(err) if err.kind() == std::io::ErrorKind::AddrInUse => {
+            let fallback = format!("{host}:0");
+            info!("failed to bind {preferred}; attempting to bind {fallback}");
+            tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(&fallback)
+                .await
+                .with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {fallback}"))
+        }
+        Err(err) => Err(err).with_context(|| format!("failed to bind gateway on {preferred}")),
+    }
+}
+
 fn parse_json_body<T: serde::de::DeserializeOwned>(
     body: &Bytes,
     protocol: &str,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 2c18617..0000000
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/pi.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,91 +0,0 @@
-use std::path::Path;
-use std::process::Stdio;
-
-use anyhow::Context;
-use serde_json::json;
-use tempfile::NamedTempFile;
-use tokio::process::{Child, Command};
-
-use crate::commands::CliResult;
-
-const EXTENSION_TEMPLATE: &str = r#"export default function (pi) {
-  pi.registerProvider("hellas", __PROVIDER__);
-}
-"#;
-
-/// Spawned pi child + the tmpfile holding its extension. Drop both together —
-/// the tempfile must outlive pi (it's read at startup), so we keep the handle
-/// here. `Child` is configured with `kill_on_drop(true)` so a panicked /
-/// cancelled gateway will tear pi down too.
-pub struct PiHandle {
-    pub child: Child,
-    // Held so the tmpfile is only unlinked once pi has exited and we drop self.
-    _extension: NamedTempFile,
-}
-
-pub fn spawn(
-    base_url: &str,
-    model: &str,
-    api: &str,
-    pi_bin: &str,
-    pi_args: &[String],
-    log_path: Option<&Path>,
-) -> CliResult<PiHandle> {
-    let provider = json!({
-        "baseUrl": base_url,
-        "apiKey": "unused",
-        "api": api,
-        "models": [{
-            "id": model,
-            "name": format!("{model} (Hellas)"),
-            "reasoning": false,
-            "input": ["text"],
-            "cost": { "input": 0, "output": 0, "cacheRead": 0, "cacheWrite": 0 },
-            "contextWindow": 32768,
-            "maxTokens": 2048,
-        }],
-    });
-    let body = EXTENSION_TEMPLATE.replace(
-        "__PROVIDER__",
-        &serde_json::to_string(&provider).expect("static json shape"),
-    );
-
-    let extension = tempfile::Builder::new()
-        .prefix("hellas-pi-")
-        .suffix(".js")
-        .tempfile()
-        .context("failed to create pi extension tempfile")?;
-    std::fs::write(extension.path(), body).context("failed to write pi extension")?;
-
-    // When log_path is given, both pi streams go there (pi has rich UI; mixing
-    // them is what users expect to see). Otherwise stay attached to the parent
-    // tty so interactive use keeps working.
-    let (stdout, stderr) = match log_path {
-        Some(path) => {
-            let log = std::fs::File::create(path)
-                .with_context(|| format!("failed to open pi log {}", path.display()))?;
-            (
-                Stdio::from(log.try_clone().context("dup pi log fd")?),
-                Stdio::from(log),
-            )
-        }
-        None => (Stdio::inherit(), Stdio::inherit()),
-    };
-
-    let child = Command::new(pi_bin)
-        .arg("-e")
-        .arg(extension.path())
-        .args(["--provider", "hellas", "--model", model])
-        .args(pi_args)
-        .stdin(Stdio::inherit())
-        .stdout(stdout)
-        .stderr(stderr)
-        .kill_on_drop(true)
-        .spawn()
-        .with_context(|| format!("failed to spawn `{pi_bin}`"))?;
-
-    Ok(PiHandle {
-        child,
-        _extension: extension,
-    })
-}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8065340
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+use std::process::Stdio;
+
+use anyhow::Context;
+use tokio::process::{Child, Command};
+
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+
+/// Spawn the wrapped command. The child inherits this process's stdio so
+/// shell redirection on the wrapped command works as the user expects, and
+/// is configured with `kill_on_drop(true)` so dropping the returned `Child`
+/// (e.g. on gateway shutdown) tears it down too.
+pub fn spawn(cmd: &str, args: &[String], base_url: &str) -> CliResult<Child> {
+    let mut command = Command::new(cmd);
+    command
+        .args(args)
+        .env("OPENAI_BASE_URL", format!("{base_url}/v1"))
+        .env("ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL", base_url)
+        .stdin(Stdio::inherit())
+        .stdout(Stdio::inherit())
+        .stderr(Stdio::inherit())
+        .kill_on_drop(true);
+
+    // PR_SET_PDEATHSIG: if the gateway dies (panic / SIGKILL), the kernel
+    // delivers SIGTERM to the wrapped child instead of stranding it as an
+    // orphan. Linux-only; on macOS/BSD we rely on `kill_on_drop` for orderly
+    // shutdown but a hard parent kill leaves the child running.
+    #[cfg(target_os = "linux")]
+    unsafe {
+        command.pre_exec(|| {
+            if libc::prctl(libc::PR_SET_PDEATHSIG, libc::SIGTERM as libc::c_ulong) != 0 {
+                return Err(std::io::Error::last_os_error());
+            }
+            // Race window: if the parent already died between fork and prctl,
+            // the signal will never fire. Re-check; bail if we're now reparented
+            // to init.
+            if libc::getppid() == 1 {
+                libc::_exit(0);
+            }
+            Ok(())
+        });
+    }
+
+    command
+        .spawn()
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to spawn `{cmd}`"))
+}
+
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 9ecf20b..82ac9a2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -68,6 +68,10 @@ struct Cli {
     #[arg(long = "identity", global = true)]
     identity: Option<PathBuf>,
 
+    /// Also append tracing output to this file.
+    #[arg(long = "log-file", global = true)]
+    log_file: Option<PathBuf>,
+
     #[command(subcommand)]
     command: Commands,
 }
@@ -130,9 +134,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Host interface to bind
         #[arg(long, default_value = "127.0.0.1")]
         host: String,
-        /// Port to listen on
-        #[arg(long, default_value_t = 8080)]
-        port: u16,
+        /// Port to listen on. Omit to try 8080 with fallback to an OS-assigned port.
+        #[arg(long)]
+        port: Option<u16>,
         /// Direct target node id (omit to use discovery)
         #[arg(long)]
         node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
@@ -188,30 +192,12 @@ enum Commands {
         /// and the dtype the client builds the quote program at: f32, f16, or bf16
         #[arg(long = "dtype", default_value = DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR, value_parser = parse_model_dtype)]
         dtype: Dtype,
-        /// Spawn `pi-coding-agent` once the gateway is listening. Args after
-        /// `--` are forwarded to pi; the gateway exits when pi exits.
-        /// Requires `--force-model` so pi can advertise a concrete model id.
-        #[arg(long = "pi", default_value_t = false, requires = "force_model")]
-        pi: bool,
-        /// Path to the `pi` binary (default: looked up on PATH)
-        #[arg(long = "pi-bin", default_value = "pi", requires = "pi")]
-        pi_bin: String,
-        /// Pi provider `api` kind. `openai-completions` hits `/v1/chat/completions`,
-        /// `anthropic-messages` hits `/v1/messages`.
-        #[arg(
-            long = "pi-api",
-            default_value = "openai-completions",
-            value_parser = ["openai-completions", "anthropic-messages"],
-            requires = "pi",
-        )]
-        pi_api: String,
-        /// Redirect pi's stdout+stderr to this file (gateway's own logs are
-        /// untouched). Default: pi inherits the parent terminal.
-        #[arg(long = "pi-log", requires = "pi")]
-        pi_log: Option<std::path::PathBuf>,
-        /// Trailing args forwarded verbatim to `pi`. Use `--` to introduce them.
-        #[arg(last = true, allow_hyphen_values = true)]
-        pi_args: Vec<String>,
+        /// Wrap a child command with the gateway as its OpenAI/Anthropic backend.
+        #[arg(long = "wrap")]
+        wrap: Option<String>,
+        /// Trailing args forwarded verbatim to the wrapped command (after `--`).
+        #[arg(last = true, allow_hyphen_values = true, requires = "wrap")]
+        wrap_args: Vec<String>,
     },
     /// Query a remote node via RPC
     Rpc {
@@ -284,9 +270,13 @@ enum Commands {
 
 #[tokio::main]
 async fn main() {
-    let tracer_provider = tracing_config::init_tracing();
-
+    // Parse the CLI first so we can honour the global `--log-file`
+    // flag in the subscriber setup. clap's parser is cheap; doing it
+    // before tracing init means very early subscriber-internal failures
+    // (which print to stderr regardless) are the only thing that
+    // bypasses the requested log file.
     let cli = Cli::parse();
+    let tracer_provider = tracing_config::init_tracing(cli.log_file.as_deref());
 
     // show-node-id is a read-only query; never create an identity file as a
     // side effect of it (would race with a running service's own creator).
@@ -346,11 +336,8 @@ async fn main() {
             force_model,
             metrics_port,
             dtype,
-            pi,
-            pi_bin,
-            pi_api,
-            pi_log,
-            pi_args,
+            wrap,
+            wrap_args,
         } => {
             commands::gateway::run(commands::gateway::GatewayOptions {
                 host,
@@ -370,11 +357,8 @@ async fn main() {
                 metrics_port,
                 dtype,
                 secret_key,
-                pi,
-                pi_bin,
-                pi_api,
-                pi_log,
-                pi_args,
+                wrap,
+                wrap_args,
             })
             .await
         }
@@ -625,13 +609,12 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn gateway_pi_forwards_trailing_args() {
+    fn gateway_wrap_forwards_trailing_args() {
         let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
             "hellas",
             "gateway",
-            "--force-model",
-            "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B",
-            "--pi",
+            "--wrap",
+            "pi",
             "--",
             "-p",
             "--no-session",
@@ -639,18 +622,20 @@ mod tests {
         ])
         .unwrap();
         match cli.command {
-            Commands::Gateway { pi, pi_args, .. } => {
-                assert!(pi);
-                assert_eq!(pi_args, vec!["-p", "--no-session", "say hello"]);
+            Commands::Gateway {
+                wrap, wrap_args, ..
+            } => {
+                assert_eq!(wrap.as_deref(), Some("pi"));
+                assert_eq!(wrap_args, vec!["-p", "--no-session", "say hello"]);
             }
             _ => panic!("expected gateway command"),
         }
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn gateway_pi_requires_force_model() {
-        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--pi"]);
-        assert!(result.is_err(), "--pi without --force-model should error");
+    fn gateway_wrap_args_require_wrap() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "gateway", "--", "-p", "hi"]);
+        assert!(result.is_err(), "trailing args without --wrap should error");
     }
 
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
index 43b22ce..5005019 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use std::path::Path;
 use std::sync::OnceLock;
 
 use opentelemetry::trace::TracerProvider;
@@ -29,7 +30,9 @@ fn base_env_filter() -> EnvFilter {
 ///   OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG             — sample rate 0.0–1.0 (default: 1.0)
 ///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
 ///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
-pub fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
+pub fn init_tracing(
+    log_file: Option<&Path>,
+) -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
     // Register W3C TraceContext propagator so trace IDs flow across RPC calls.
     opentelemetry::global::set_text_map_propagator(
         opentelemetry_sdk::propagation::TraceContextPropagator::new(),
@@ -39,11 +42,28 @@ pub fn init_tracing() -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
     let _ = LOG_FILTER.set(filter_handle);
 
     let fmt_layer = tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer().with_writer(std::io::stderr);
+    let file_layer = log_file.and_then(|path| {
+        // Open append-mode so successive runs accumulate; line-buffered
+        // happens naturally per-event because the fmt layer flushes
+        // after each record.
+        match std::fs::OpenOptions::new().create(true).append(true).open(path) {
+            Ok(f) => Some(
+                tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer()
+                    .with_writer(std::sync::Mutex::new(f))
+                    .with_ansi(false),
+            ),
+            Err(err) => {
+                eprintln!("warning: --log-file {} could not be opened: {err}", path.display());
+                None
+            }
+        }
+    });
     let (otel_layer, provider) = init_otlp_layer();
 
     tracing_subscriber::registry()
         .with(filter_layer)
         .with(fmt_layer)
+        .with(file_layer)
         .with(otel_layer)
         .init();
 
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index de6489d..cb9411c 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 {
   description = "Hellas Node";
 
+  # CA derivations let the HF cache packages (and any other system-independent
+  # outputs) substitute across Linux/Darwin from a shared binary cache.
+  nixConfig.extra-experimental-features = ["ca-derivations"];
+
   inputs = {
     nixpkgs.url = "github:NixOS/nixpkgs/nixos-unstable";
     rust-overlay.url = "github:oxalica/rust-overlay";
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 60a78dd..9623c36 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -15,6 +15,46 @@
     rustToolchain
     ;
 
+  # Template for the pi provider extension. Substituted by piShim at runtime.
+  piExtensionTemplate = pkgs.writeText "hellas-pi-extension.template.js" ''
+    export default function (pi) {
+      pi.registerProvider("hellas", {
+        baseUrl: "@@BASE@@",
+        apiKey: "unused",
+        api: "@@API@@",
+        models: [{
+          id: "@@MODEL@@",
+          name: "@@MODEL@@ (Hellas)",
+          reasoning: false,
+          input: ["text"],
+          cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
+          contextWindow: 32768,
+          maxTokens: 2048,
+        }],
+      });
+    }
+  '';
+
+  # Internal shim that runs as the gateway-wrapped child for pi: reads the
+  # gateway base URL from env (set by `gateway --wrap`), writes a one-shot
+  # extension to a tempfile, exec's pi against it. Never in PATH; hellas-run
+  # substitutes `pi` → this store path.
+  piShim = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-pi-shim" ''
+    set -eu
+    model="''${HELLAS_MODEL:-Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B}"
+    api="''${HELLAS_API:-anthropic-messages}"
+    case "$api" in
+      anthropic-messages) base="''${ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL:?ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
+      openai-completions) base="''${OPENAI_BASE_URL:?OPENAI_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
+      *) echo "hellas-pi-shim: unsupported HELLAS_API='$api'" >&2; exit 2 ;;
+    esac
+    ext=$(mktemp --suffix=.js -t hellas-pi-XXXXXX)
+    sed -e "s|@@BASE@@|$base|g" -e "s|@@API@@|$api|g" -e "s|@@MODEL@@|$model|g" \
+      ${piExtensionTemplate} > "$ext"
+    export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=unused OPENAI_API_KEY=unused
+    exec ${pkgs.pi-coding-agent}/bin/pi -e "$ext" --provider hellas --model "$model" "$@"
+  '';
+
   devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
     rustToolchain
     openssl
@@ -30,6 +70,23 @@
     cargo-sort
     skopeo
     pi-coding-agent
+    (pkgs.writeShellScriptBin "hellas-run" ''
+      # Usage:  hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [CMD-ARGS...]
+      # Leading flags (anything starting with `-`) go to `hellas-cli gateway`.
+      # First positional is the wrapped command; the rest are its args.
+      # Use `--flag=value` for gateway options that take a value.
+      set -eu
+      gw=()
+      while [ $# -gt 0 ]; do
+        case "$1" in -*) gw+=("$1"); shift ;; *) break ;; esac
+      done
+      [ $# -gt 0 ] || { echo "usage: hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [args]" >&2; exit 2; }
+      cmd="$1"; shift
+      # `pi` doesn't honor *_BASE_URL env vars — route it through an internal
+      # shim that runs inside the wrap and registers a hellas provider.
+      case "$(basename "$cmd")" in pi) cmd=${piShim} ;; esac
+      exec cargo run --quiet --features "''${HELLAS_FEATURES:-candle}" --bin hellas-cli -- gateway "''${gw[@]}" --wrap "$cmd" -- "$@"
+    '')
   ];
 
   envShellHook = ''
@@ -44,7 +101,7 @@
     inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain;
   };
 
-  testsLib = import ./tests/lib.nix {
+  hfCaches = import ./tests/huggingface.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib;
   };
 
@@ -111,8 +168,8 @@
       shellHook = envShellHook;
       nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
       buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-      inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
       LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+      inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
     };
 
     inherit nixosTests;
@@ -123,8 +180,8 @@ in {
     // {
       default = nativePackages.cli;
       cross = crossOutputs;
-      "hf-cache-lfm2-350m" = testsLib.lfm2_350MCache;
-      "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b" = testsLib.qwen3_0_6BCache;
+      "hf-cache-lfm2-350m" = hfCaches.lfm2_350MCache;
+      "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b" = hfCaches.qwen3_0_6BCache;
     }
     // (linuxOutputs.packages or {});
 
diff --git a/nix/modules/default.nix b/nix/modules/default.nix
deleted file mode 100644
index a87cbbf..0000000
--- a/nix/modules/default.nix
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,50 +0,0 @@
-{self}: rec {
-  # Pick the best available hellas CLI variant for the target system:
-  #   Darwin         → cli-candle-metal
-  #   Linux + cuda   → cli-candle-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
-  #   otherwise      → cli-candle
-  # Each step checks the package set for membership so a missing variant
-  # falls through instead of erroring.
-  pickCliPackage = pkgs: let
-    pkgSet = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system};
-    isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
-    cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
-  in
-    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-candle-metal
-    then pkgSet.cli-candle-metal
-    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-candle-cuda
-    then pkgSet.cli-candle-cuda
-    else pkgSet.cli-candle;
-
-  mkCommonOptions = {
-    lib,
-    package,
-    packageDescription,
-  }: let
-    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
-    envValueType = types.oneOf [
-      types.str
-      types.path
-      types.package
-      types.int
-    ];
-  in {
-    package = mkOption {
-      type = types.package;
-      default = package;
-      description = packageDescription;
-    };
-    environment = mkOption {
-      type = types.attrsOf envValueType;
-      default = {};
-      example = {
-        HF_HOME = "/var/lib/hellas/huggingface";
-        OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = "hellas";
-      };
-      description = "Environment variables exported to Hellas processes.";
-    };
-  };
-
-  renderEnvironment = environment:
-    builtins.mapAttrs (_name: value: toString value) environment;
-}
diff --git a/nix/modules/hellas.nix b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e7ec0fb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,182 @@
+{self}: rec {
+  # Pick the best available hellas CLI variant for the target system:
+  #   Darwin         → cli-candle-metal
+  #   Linux + cuda   → cli-candle-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
+  #   otherwise      → cli-candle
+  # Each step checks the package set for membership so a missing variant
+  # falls through instead of erroring.
+  pickCliPackage = pkgs: let
+    pkgSet = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system};
+    isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
+    cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
+  in
+    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-candle-metal
+    then pkgSet.cli-candle-metal
+    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-candle-cuda
+    then pkgSet.cli-candle-cuda
+    else pkgSet.cli-candle;
+
+  renderEnvironment = environment:
+    builtins.mapAttrs (_name: value: toString value) environment;
+
+  commonOptions = {
+    lib,
+    package,
+    packageDescription,
+  }: let
+    inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkOption types;
+  in {
+    enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas";
+    package = mkOption {
+      type = types.package;
+      default = package;
+      description = packageDescription;
+    };
+    environment = mkOption {
+      type = types.attrsOf (types.oneOf [
+        types.str
+        types.path
+        types.package
+        types.int
+      ]);
+      default = {};
+      example = {
+        HF_HOME = "/var/lib/hellas/huggingface";
+        OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = "hellas";
+      };
+      description = "Environment variables exported to Hellas processes.";
+    };
+    otel = otelOptions {inherit lib;};
+  };
+
+  otelOptions = {lib}: let
+    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
+  in {
+    endpoint = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
+      description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
+    };
+    serviceName = mkOption {
+      type = types.str;
+      default = "hellas-node";
+      description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
+    };
+    sampleRate = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
+      default = null;
+      example = 0.5;
+      description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
+    };
+    headers = mkOption {
+      type = types.attrsOf types.str;
+      default = {};
+      example = {
+        CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
+        CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
+      };
+      description = ''
+        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
+        Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
+      '';
+    };
+  };
+
+  # Serve-daemon options. Reused by NixOS systemd, HM-on-darwin launchd, and
+  # any other future daemon surface. The keys here mirror `hellas-cli serve`'s
+  # CLI flags one-for-one — see `mkServeArgs` for the binding.
+  serveOptions = {lib}: let
+    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
+  in {
+    port = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.port;
+      default = null;
+      description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
+    };
+    downloadPolicy = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      description = ''
+        Model download policy.
+        "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
+        "eager" downloads any requested model,
+        and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
+      '';
+    };
+    executePolicy = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      description = ''
+        Graph execution policy.
+        "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
+        "eager" executes any graph,
+        and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
+      '';
+    };
+    queueSize = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.ints.positive;
+      default = null;
+      description = "Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker.";
+    };
+    preloadWeights = mkOption {
+      type = types.listOf types.str;
+      default = [];
+      description = "Model identifiers to preload on startup.";
+    };
+    metricsPort = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.port;
+      default = null;
+      description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
+    };
+    graffiti = mkOption {
+      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      default = null;
+      description = "Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated). Self-reported to peers.";
+    };
+    extraArgs = mkOption {
+      type = types.listOf types.str;
+      default = [];
+      description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
+    };
+  };
+
+  # OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_* env vars derived from a resolved `otel` cfg.
+  # Returns {} when no endpoint is set so callers can `//`-merge unconditionally.
+  mkOtelEnv = {
+    lib,
+    otel,
+  }:
+    lib.optionalAttrs (otel.endpoint != null) (
+      {
+        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = otel.endpoint;
+        OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = otel.serviceName;
+      }
+      // lib.optionalAttrs (otel.sampleRate != null) {
+        OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString otel.sampleRate;
+      }
+      // lib.optionalAttrs (otel.headers != {}) {
+        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
+          lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") otel.headers);
+      }
+    );
+
+  # `hellas-cli serve ...` argv from a resolved serve cfg. The cfg shape is
+  # whatever attrset carries `serveOptions` keys — for NixOS that's the top-
+  # level `services.hellas`, for HM-darwin it's `programs.hellas.serve`.
+  mkServeArgs = {
+    lib,
+    serve,
+  }: let
+    optArg = flag: value: lib.optionals (value != null) [flag (toString value)];
+  in
+    ["serve"]
+    ++ optArg "--port" serve.port
+    ++ optArg "--download-policy" serve.downloadPolicy
+    ++ optArg "--execute-policy" serve.executePolicy
+    ++ optArg "--queue-size" serve.queueSize
+    ++ optArg "--metrics-port" serve.metricsPort
+    ++ optArg "--graffiti" serve.graffiti
+    ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) serve.preloadWeights
+    ++ serve.extraArgs;
+}
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
index 83ef5eb..c4785d8 100644
--- a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -1,33 +1,27 @@
 {
   self,
-  common ? import ./default.nix {inherit self;},
-}:
-{
+  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix {inherit self;},
+}: {
   config,
   lib,
   pkgs,
   ...
 }: let
-  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
+  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkMerge optionals;
   cfg = config.programs.hellas;
+  isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
 
-  otelEnv =
-    lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) {
-      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = cfg.otel.endpoint;
-      OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = cfg.otel.serviceName;
-    }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
-      OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString cfg.otel.sampleRate;
+  baseEnv =
+    hellas.mkOtelEnv {
+      inherit lib;
+      inherit (cfg) otel;
     }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null && cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
-      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
-        lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") cfg.otel.headers);
-    };
+    // cfg.environment;
 in {
   options.programs.hellas =
-    common.mkCommonOptions {
+    hellas.commonOptions {
       inherit lib;
-      package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
+      package = hellas.pickCliPackage pkgs;
       packageDescription = ''
         The hellas CLI package. Defaults to the best backend variant for
         the host: cli-candle-metal on Darwin, cli-candle-cuda when
@@ -37,43 +31,54 @@ in {
       '';
     }
     // {
-      enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas CLI";
+      # User-space serve daemon. Currently darwin-only (uses HM's launchd
+      # integration). Linux users should use the NixOS module instead.
+      serve =
+        {
+          enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas serve daemon as a launchd user agent (darwin only)";
+        }
+        // hellas.serveOptions {inherit lib;};
+    };
 
-      otel = {
-        endpoint = mkOption {
-          type = types.nullOr types.str;
-          default = null;
-          example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
-          description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
-        };
-        serviceName = mkOption {
-          type = types.str;
-          default = "hellas-node";
-          description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
-        };
-        sampleRate = mkOption {
-          type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
-          default = null;
-          example = 0.5;
-          description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
-        };
-        headers = mkOption {
-          type = types.attrsOf types.str;
-          default = {};
-          example = {
-            CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
-            CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
-          };
-          description = ''
-            OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
-            Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
+  config = mkMerge [
+    (mkIf cfg.enable {
+      home.packages = [cfg.package];
+      home.sessionVariables = hellas.renderEnvironment baseEnv;
+    })
+
+    # Surface a clear assertion on Linux rather than a "no such option" error
+    # when the user enables `programs.hellas.serve` on the wrong platform.
+    (mkIf cfg.serve.enable {
+      assertions = optionals (!isDarwin) [
+        {
+          assertion = false;
+          message = ''
+            programs.hellas.serve is only supported on darwin (HM launchd).
+            On Linux, use the NixOS module `services.hellas` instead.
           '';
+        }
+      ];
+    })
+
+    (mkIf (cfg.serve.enable && isDarwin) {
+      launchd.agents.hellas = {
+        enable = true;
+        config = {
+          ProgramArguments =
+            ["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"]
+            ++ hellas.mkServeArgs {
+              inherit lib;
+              serve = cfg.serve;
+            };
+          RunAtLoad = true;
+          KeepAlive = true;
+          EnvironmentVariables = hellas.renderEnvironment (
+            baseEnv // {HOME = config.home.homeDirectory;}
+          );
+          StandardOutPath = "${config.home.homeDirectory}/Library/Logs/hellas/stdout.log";
+          StandardErrorPath = "${config.home.homeDirectory}/Library/Logs/hellas/stderr.log";
         };
       };
-    };
-
-  config = mkIf cfg.enable {
-    home.packages = [cfg.package];
-    home.sessionVariables = common.renderEnvironment (otelEnv // cfg.environment);
-  };
+    })
+  ];
 }
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index a51635d..f41adf5 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -1,46 +1,19 @@
 {
   self,
-  common ? import ./default.nix {inherit self;},
+  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix {inherit self;},
 }: {
   config,
   lib,
   pkgs,
   ...
 }: let
-  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkOption types;
+  inherit (lib) mkIf mkOption types;
   cfg = config.services.hellas;
-
-  optArg = flag: value: lib.optionals (value != null) [flag (toString value)];
-
-  cliArgs =
-    ["serve"]
-    ++ optArg "--port" cfg.port
-    ++ optArg "--download-policy" cfg.downloadPolicy
-    ++ optArg "--execute-policy" cfg.executePolicy
-    ++ optArg "--queue-size" cfg.queueSize
-    ++ optArg "--metrics-port" cfg.metricsPort
-    ++ optArg "--graffiti" cfg.graffiti
-    ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) cfg.preloadWeights
-    ++ cfg.extraArgs;
-
-  otelEnv = lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.endpoint != null) (
-    {
-      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = cfg.otel.endpoint;
-      OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = cfg.otel.serviceName;
-    }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.sampleRate != null) {
-      OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString cfg.otel.sampleRate;
-    }
-    // lib.optionalAttrs (cfg.otel.headers != {}) {
-      OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
-        lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") cfg.otel.headers);
-    }
-  );
 in {
   options.services.hellas =
-    common.mkCommonOptions {
+    hellas.commonOptions {
       inherit lib;
-      package = common.pickCliPackage pkgs;
+      package = hellas.pickCliPackage pkgs;
       packageDescription = ''
         The hellas CLI used to run the serve daemon. Defaults to the best
         backend variant for the host: cli-candle-metal on Darwin,
@@ -50,95 +23,13 @@ in {
         generation.
       '';
     }
+    // hellas.serveOptions {inherit lib;}
     // {
-      enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas node server";
       openFirewall = mkOption {
         type = types.bool;
         default = false;
         description = "Open the Hellas UDP listen port in the firewall.";
       };
-      port = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.port;
-        default = null;
-        description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
-      };
-      downloadPolicy = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.str;
-        default = null;
-        description = ''
-          Model download policy.
-          "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
-          "eager" downloads any requested model,
-          and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
-        '';
-      };
-      executePolicy = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.str;
-        default = null;
-        description = ''
-          Graph execution policy.
-          "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
-          "eager" executes any graph,
-          and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
-        '';
-      };
-      queueSize = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.ints.positive;
-        default = null;
-        description = "Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker.";
-      };
-      preloadWeights = mkOption {
-        type = types.listOf types.str;
-        default = [];
-        description = "Model identifiers to preload on startup.";
-      };
-      metricsPort = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.port;
-        default = null;
-        description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
-      };
-      graffiti = mkOption {
-        type = types.nullOr types.str;
-        default = null;
-        description = "Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated). Self-reported to peers.";
-      };
-      extraArgs = mkOption {
-        type = types.listOf types.str;
-        default = [];
-        description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
-      };
-
-      otel = {
-        endpoint = mkOption {
-          type = types.nullOr types.str;
-          default = null;
-          example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
-          description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
-        };
-        serviceName = mkOption {
-          type = types.str;
-          default = "hellas-node";
-          description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
-        };
-        sampleRate = mkOption {
-          type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
-          default = null;
-          example = 0.5;
-          description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
-        };
-        headers = mkOption {
-          type = types.attrsOf types.str;
-          default = {};
-          example = {
-            CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
-            CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
-          };
-          description = ''
-            OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
-            Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
-          '';
-        };
-      };
     };
 
   config = mkIf cfg.enable {
@@ -154,9 +45,22 @@ in {
       wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
       after = ["network-online.target"];
       wants = ["network-online.target"];
-      environment = common.renderEnvironment (otelEnv // cfg.environment // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";});
+      environment = hellas.renderEnvironment (
+        hellas.mkOtelEnv {
+          inherit lib;
+          inherit (cfg) otel;
+        }
+        // cfg.environment
+        // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";}
+      );
       serviceConfig = {
-        ExecStart = lib.escapeShellArgs (["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"] ++ cliArgs);
+        ExecStart = lib.escapeShellArgs (
+          ["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"]
+          ++ hellas.mkServeArgs {
+            inherit lib;
+            serve = cfg;
+          }
+        );
         Restart = "on-failure";
         DynamicUser = true;
         StateDirectory = "hellas";
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index c4c330e..d619a89 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
   lib,
   package,
 }: let
-  testsLib = import ./lib.nix {
+  hfCaches = import ./huggingface.nix {
     inherit pkgs lib;
   };
   lfm2Model = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
-  lfm2HfHome = testsLib.lfm2_350MCache;
+  lfm2HfHome = hfCaches.lfm2_350MCache;
   qwenModel = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
-  qwenHfHome = testsLib.qwen3_0_6BCache;
+  qwenHfHome = hfCaches.qwen3_0_6BCache;
   # Combined HF cache so a single gateway can resolve config.json/tokenizer
   # for both models when routing via discovery.
   hfHomeBoth = pkgs.symlinkJoin {
@@ -71,22 +71,21 @@
     hfHome,
     cores ? 2,
     memorySize ? 4096,
-  }:
-    _: {
-      imports = [hellasModule];
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        (mkHellasNode {
-          inherit model hfHome;
-          executePolicy = "eager";
-          preload = true;
-        })
-        {
-          virtualisation.cores = cores;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
+  }: _: {
+    imports = [hellasModule];
+    config = lib.mkMerge [
+      baseNode
+      (mkHellasNode {
+        inherit model hfHome;
+        executePolicy = "eager";
+        preload = true;
+      })
+      {
+        virtualisation.cores = cores;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+      }
+    ];
+  };
 
   clientNode = _: {
     config = lib.mkMerge [
@@ -121,34 +120,33 @@
     hfHome,
     cores ? 2,
     memorySize ? 3072,
-  }:
-    _: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        {
-          networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
-          systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
-            description = "Hellas gateway";
-            after = ["network-online.target"];
-            wants = ["network-online.target"];
-            environment = {
-              HF_HOME = hfHome;
-              HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-              RUST_LOG = "info";
-            };
-            serviceConfig = {
-              DynamicUser = true;
-              Restart = "on-failure";
-              StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
-              WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-              ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
-            };
+  }: _: {
+    config = lib.mkMerge [
+      baseNode
+      {
+        networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
+        systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
+          description = "Hellas gateway";
+          after = ["network-online.target"];
+          wants = ["network-online.target"];
+          environment = {
+            HF_HOME = hfHome;
+            HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+            RUST_LOG = "info";
           };
-          virtualisation.cores = cores;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
+          serviceConfig = {
+            DynamicUser = true;
+            Restart = "on-failure";
+            StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
+            WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+            ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
+          };
+        };
+        virtualisation.cores = cores;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+      }
+    ];
+  };
 
   # Discovery-mode counterpart: gateway has no pinned executor; routes via
   # mDNS+DHT. Pkarr/iroh logs are tightened so structured log fields stay
@@ -157,34 +155,33 @@
     hfHome,
     cores ? 2,
     memorySize ? 4096,
-  }:
-    _: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        baseNode
-        {
-          networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
-          systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
-            description = "Hellas gateway (discovery)";
-            after = ["network-online.target"];
-            wants = ["network-online.target"];
-            environment = {
-              HF_HOME = hfHome;
-              HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-              RUST_LOG = "info,iroh=warn,iroh_relay=warn,pkarr=warn,iroh_dns=warn";
-            };
-            serviceConfig = {
-              DynamicUser = true;
-              Restart = "on-failure";
-              StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
-              WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-              ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncherDiscovery}";
-            };
+  }: _: {
+    config = lib.mkMerge [
+      baseNode
+      {
+        networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
+        systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
+          description = "Hellas gateway (discovery)";
+          after = ["network-online.target"];
+          wants = ["network-online.target"];
+          environment = {
+            HF_HOME = hfHome;
+            HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+            RUST_LOG = "info,iroh=warn,iroh_relay=warn,pkarr=warn,iroh_dns=warn";
           };
-          virtualisation.cores = cores;
-          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-        }
-      ];
-    };
+          serviceConfig = {
+            DynamicUser = true;
+            Restart = "on-failure";
+            StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
+            WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
+            ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncherDiscovery}";
+          };
+        };
+        virtualisation.cores = cores;
+        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+      }
+    ];
+  };
 
   # Common Python lines to bring the executor + gateway pipeline up.
   # Defines `executor_node_id` and waits for the gateway HTTP port.
@@ -348,6 +345,7 @@ in {
       model = lfm2Model;
       hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
     };
+
     nodes.gateway = mkGatewayNode {hfHome = lfm2HfHome;};
     nodes.client = clientNode;
 
@@ -404,10 +402,10 @@ in {
     nodes.gateway = _: {
       config = lib.mkMerge [
         ((mkGatewayNodeDiscovery {
-            hfHome = hfHomeBoth;
-            cores = 2;
-            memorySize = 4096;
-          }) {})
+          hfHome = hfHomeBoth;
+          cores = 2;
+          memorySize = 4096;
+        }) {})
         .config
         {
           environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
diff --git a/nix/tests/lib.nix b/nix/tests/huggingface.nix
similarity index 84%
rename from nix/tests/lib.nix
rename to nix/tests/huggingface.nix
index 4f75e5f..e644cab 100644
--- a/nix/tests/lib.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/huggingface.nix
@@ -1,4 +1,7 @@
-{pkgs, lib}: let
+{
+  pkgs,
+  lib,
+}: rec {
   # Build a HuggingFace-shaped cache directory. `files` is an attrset mapping
   # in-snapshot file name → SRI hash; we fetch each one and symlink it into
   # the snapshot tree so HF_HOME=<out> behaves like a populated hub cache.
@@ -21,7 +24,14 @@
       '')
       files);
   in
-    pkgs.runCommand name {} ''
+    pkgs.runCommand name {
+      # Output is just symlinks to fetchurl FOD paths, byte-identical across
+      # systems. CA derivation → store path derived from the NAR hash, so a
+      # cache built on Linux substitutes cleanly into a Darwin closure.
+      __contentAddressed = true;
+      outputHashMode = "recursive";
+      outputHashAlgo = "sha256";
+    } ''
       mkdir -p "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs" "${snapshotPath}"
       printf '%s' '${revision}' > "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs/${ref}"
       ${linkCommands}
@@ -52,6 +62,4 @@
       "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-1dCfB7SMMIbFCLMNHJEUvRGJFFt06YKiZTUMkjrNgQE=";
     };
   };
-in {
-  inherit mkHuggingFaceCache lfm2_350MCache qwen3_0_6BCache;
 }
diff --git a/nix/workflow.nix b/nix/workflow.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3e4555e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/workflow.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Ok - so this file will demonstrate how to use hellas in a nix workflow
+
+let
+  models = {
+    qwen_3_5 = {
+      hf = "Qwen/Qwen3.5-0.5B";
+    };
+  };
+in {
+  story = hellas.mkInference {
+    model = models.qwen_3_5;
+    prompt = ''
+      Use the 'write_file' tool to write a short haiku
+    '';
+  };
+};
+
+
+mkDerivation {
+
+  buildPhase = ''
+    ${hellas-cli.candle}/bin/cli --local --model ${models.qwen_3_5.hf} -p "use the 'write_file' tool to write a short haiku" to $out
+  ''
+}

From a266f528a59b4137ab14d34276da171a7f44667a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:53:04 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 074/105] deps: bump catgrad megatooler to ac0e432

Switches catgrad workspace deps to georgewhewell/catgrad fork at
grw/feat/megatooler-merged@ac0e432 and refreshes the matching nix
outputHash for catgrad-0.2.1.
---
 Cargo.lock      | 4 ++--
 Cargo.toml      | 4 ++--
 nix/package.nix | 2 +-
 3 files changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 235234e..6ceb0d9 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -653,7 +653,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler#62aa3b146b8562fd2ea8bdd02af2eb304069441f"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler-merged#ac0e4328a359320f142c7fc7f8b72a0204065f9f"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "candle-core",
@@ -667,7 +667,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
-source = "git+https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler#62aa3b146b8562fd2ea8bdd02af2eb304069441f"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fmegatooler-merged#ac0e4328a359320f142c7fc7f8b72a0204065f9f"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "chrono",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 0de1948..cd4df68 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler-merged", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler-merged", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 3febdff..9b741d5 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
       cargoLock = {
         lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
         outputHashes = {
-          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-ajhHeC29DeJT4MXXFhQwkBKKCdGe/+ARR3l2gQt3VFc=";
+          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-UA67u8BHBjVQV56kkIzjcVgw4h5bmXhMeO2Kk/HEVhU=";
         };
       };
       inherit stdenv;

From 5b60c203ece295e8eb0b1efef02782ebe241812c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:33 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 075/105] bump flake

---
 flake.lock | 12 ++++++------
 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 83bce3a..6965fda 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1777045359,
-        "narHash": "sha256-LWSm9EjAb6usIkBf7x38MNGaCx0GYWEKxst3EoGfvCY=",
+        "lastModified": 1777264080,
+        "narHash": "sha256-NomXRNsk7vVCFTkA3SnuG1RrEvwMoUmdZxhNu7fS6Ag=",
         "owner": "hellas-ai",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "d66374ba63aad25bb5c257b7fd5787380fd5a56b",
+        "rev": "5479fdf5c3a4eef0c747b002dd51408708fcf207",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1777000482,
-        "narHash": "sha256-CZ5FKUSA8FCJf0h9GWdPJXoVVDL9H5yC74GkVc5ubIM=",
+        "lastModified": 1777259803,
+        "narHash": "sha256-fIb/EoVu/1U0qVrE6qZCJ2WCfprRpywNIAVzKEACIQc=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "403c09094a877e6c4816462d00b1a56ff8198e06",
+        "rev": "a6cb2224d975e16b5e67de688c6ad306f7203425",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {

From afceebd90c3f7553497b3de58c6fc92e1ee644b3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:51:58 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 076/105] nix: accept list-of-patterns for download/execute
 policies

Lets module users write `executePolicy = ["hf/foo" "hf/bar"]` instead of
hand-crafting `"allow(hf/foo,hf/bar)"`. Strings still pass through
unchanged so `"eager"` / `"skip"` keep working.
---
 nix/modules/hellas.nix | 18 ++++++++++++++----
 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

diff --git a/nix/modules/hellas.nix b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
index e7ec0fb..5cbd511 100644
--- a/nix/modules/hellas.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
@@ -95,23 +95,27 @@
       description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
     };
     downloadPolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
       default = null;
+      example = ["Qwen3/*" "meta-llama/*"];
       description = ''
         Model download policy.
         "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
         "eager" downloads any requested model,
         and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
+        A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
       '';
     };
     executePolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
+      type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
       default = null;
+      example = ["hf/Qwen/*" "graph/llm/*"];
       description = ''
         Graph execution policy.
         "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
         "eager" executes any graph,
         and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
+        A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
       '';
     };
     queueSize = mkOption {
@@ -169,11 +173,17 @@
     serve,
   }: let
     optArg = flag: value: lib.optionals (value != null) [flag (toString value)];
+    renderPolicy = value:
+      if value == null
+      then null
+      else if lib.isList value
+      then "allow(${lib.concatStringsSep "," value})"
+      else value;
   in
     ["serve"]
     ++ optArg "--port" serve.port
-    ++ optArg "--download-policy" serve.downloadPolicy
-    ++ optArg "--execute-policy" serve.executePolicy
+    ++ optArg "--download-policy" (renderPolicy serve.downloadPolicy)
+    ++ optArg "--execute-policy" (renderPolicy serve.executePolicy)
     ++ optArg "--queue-size" serve.queueSize
     ++ optArg "--metrics-port" serve.metricsPort
     ++ optArg "--graffiti" serve.graffiti

From 4a78fea74ca35690cfc2028628eb5acc219eabe1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 03:19:39 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 077/105] Refactor protocol commitments and protobuf bindings

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |  629 +++++-
 Cargo.toml                                    |   14 +-
 buf.yaml                                      |   13 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |    7 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  |   30 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs |   10 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     |   87 +-
 .../src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs  |    9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      |   52 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs       |    1 -
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs                |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   24 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  259 ++-
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs              |   11 +-
 crates/core/Cargo.toml                        |   19 +
 crates/core/src/commitment.rs                 |  131 ++
 crates/core/src/digest.rs                     |  135 ++
 crates/core/src/lib.rs                        |   31 +
 crates/core/src/receipt.rs                    |  542 +++++
 crates/core/src/scheme.rs                     |   17 +
 crates/core/src/schemes/mod.rs                |    2 +
 crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs             |   74 +
 crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs           |  115 +
 crates/core/src/signature.rs                  |  357 +++
 crates/core/src/tags.rs                       |   17 +
 crates/core/src/value.rs                      |   99 +
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |    7 +
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs              |  453 ++++
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  222 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   23 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  623 +++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |  170 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  118 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   35 +-
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs           |   18 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |    4 +-
 crates/executor/src/metrics.rs                |    8 +-
 crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs         |   13 +-
 crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs       |   85 +-
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 |    9 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |  306 ++-
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 |   77 +-
 crates/pb/Cargo.toml                          |   31 +
 crates/pb/build.rs                            |   41 +
 .../src/pb/hellas.rs => pb/src/hellas.v1.rs}  | 1967 +++++++++++------
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                          |   65 +
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |   17 +-
 crates/rpc/build.rs                           |   20 -
 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto                 |   30 -
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |   96 +-
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                       |    5 +-
 crates/rpc/src/lib.rs                         |    1 -
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs                |   43 +-
 crates/rpc/src/pb/mod.rs                      |    4 -
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                  |   43 +-
 crates/rpc/src/service.rs                     |   11 +-
 flake.lock                                    |   18 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/common.proto                  |   53 +
 .../hellas/v1/courtesy.proto                  |  136 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto                 |   15 +
 proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto                  |   18 +
 .../rpc/proto => proto/hellas/v1}/node.proto  |    4 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto                  |   13 +
 proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto                |   27 +
 proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto                  |   30 +
 67 files changed, 6012 insertions(+), 1544 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 buf.yaml
 create mode 100644 crates/core/Cargo.toml
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/commitment.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/digest.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/lib.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/receipt.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/scheme.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/schemes/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/signature.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/tags.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/core/src/value.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/Cargo.toml
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/build.rs
 rename crates/{rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs => pb/src/hellas.v1.rs} (66%)
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/src/lib.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
 delete mode 100644 crates/rpc/src/pb/mod.rs
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
 rename crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto => proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto (55%)
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
 rename {crates/rpc/proto => proto/hellas/v1}/node.proto (96%)
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto
 create mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 6ceb0d9..31f7b3f 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
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 dependencies = [
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+[[package]]
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+version = "0.16.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "06384416b1825e6e04fde63262fda2dc408f5b64c02d04e0d8b70ae72c17a52b"
+dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
+ "bytes",
+ "futures-lite",
+ "genawaiter",
+ "iroh-io",
+ "positioned-io",
+ "range-collections",
+ "self_cell",
+ "serde",
+ "smallvec",
+ "tokio",
+]
+
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+checksum = "4c7f02d4ea65f2c1853089ffd8d2787bdbc63de2f0d29dedbcf8ccdfa0ccd4cf"
+
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+checksum = "597bb81c80a54b6a4381b23faba8d7774b144c94cbd1d6fe3f1329bd776554ab"
+
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+dependencies = [
+ "serde",
+]
 
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@@ -812,7 +844,7 @@ dependencies = [
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c2459377285ad874054d797f3ccebf984978aa39129f6eafde5cdc8315b612f8"
+
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+[[package]]
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+version = "0.5.5"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0dc92fb57ca44df6db8059111ab3af99a63d5d0f8375d9972e319a379c6bab76"
+dependencies = [
+ "generic-array",
+ "rand_core 0.6.4",
+ "subtle",
+ "zeroize",
+]
+
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+
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+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "e7c1832837b905bbfb5101e07cc24c8deddf52f93225eee6ead5f4d63d53ddcb"
+dependencies = [
+ "const-oid 0.9.6",
+ "zeroize",
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- "const-oid",
+ "const-oid 0.10.2",
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  "zeroize",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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 dependencies = [
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+ "const-oid 0.9.6",
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+ "subtle",
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- "const-oid",
+ "const-oid 0.10.2",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+dependencies = [
+ "der 0.7.10",
+ "digest 0.10.7",
+ "elliptic-curve",
+ "rfc6979",
+ "signature 2.2.0",
+ "spki 0.7.3",
+]
+
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 dependencies = [
- "pkcs8",
+ "pkcs8 0.11.0-rc.11",
  "serde",
- "signature",
+ "signature 3.0.0-rc.10",
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@@ -1514,7 +1590,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand_core 0.10.1",
  "serde",
  "sha2 0.11.0-rc.5",
- "signature",
+ "signature 3.0.0-rc.10",
  "subtle",
  "zeroize",
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+[[package]]
+name = "elliptic-curve"
+version = "0.13.8"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "b5e6043086bf7973472e0c7dff2142ea0b680d30e18d9cc40f267efbf222bd47"
+dependencies = [
+ "base16ct",
+ "crypto-bigint",
+ "digest 0.10.7",
+ "ff",
+ "generic-array",
+ "group",
+ "pkcs8 0.10.2",
+ "rand_core 0.6.4",
+ "sec1",
+ "subtle",
+ "zeroize",
+]
+
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 version = "0.2.9"
@@ -1570,7 +1665,7 @@ dependencies = [
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  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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  "quote",
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+ "syn 2.0.117",
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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  "simd-adler32",
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+[[package]]
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+version = "0.13.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c0b50bfb653653f9ca9095b427bed08ab8d75a137839d9ad64eb11810d5b6393"
+dependencies = [
+ "rand_core 0.6.4",
+ "subtle",
+]
+
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@@ -1814,7 +1919,7 @@ checksum = "1a5c6c585bc94aaf2c7b51dd4c2ba22680844aba4c687be581871a6f518c5742"
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  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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 [[package]]
@@ -2210,6 +2315,37 @@ dependencies = [
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 ]
 
+[[package]]
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+version = "0.99.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "c86bd0361bcbde39b13475e6e36cb24c329964aa2611be285289d1e4b751c1a0"
+dependencies = [
+ "futures-core",
+ "genawaiter-macro",
+ "genawaiter-proc-macro",
+ "proc-macro-hack",
+]
+
+[[package]]
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+version = "0.99.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0b32dfe1fdfc0bbde1f22a5da25355514b5e450c33a6af6770884c8750aedfbc"
+
+[[package]]
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+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "784f84eebc366e15251c4a8c3acee82a6a6f427949776ecb88377362a9621738"
+dependencies = [
+ "proc-macro-error",
+ "proc-macro-hack",
+ "proc-macro2",
+ "quote",
+ "syn 1.0.109",
+]
+
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 dependencies = [
  "typenum",
  "version_check",
+ "zeroize",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2316,6 +2453,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "group"
+version = "0.13.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f0f9ef7462f7c099f518d754361858f86d8a07af53ba9af0fe635bbccb151a63"
+dependencies = [
+ "ff",
+ "rand_core 0.6.4",
+ "subtle",
+]
+
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 version = "0.4.13"
@@ -2418,7 +2566,9 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad-llm",
  "clap",
  "futures",
+ "hellas-core",
  "hellas-executor",
+ "hellas-pb",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "libc",
  "minijinja",
@@ -2444,6 +2594,19 @@ dependencies = [
  "tracing-subscriber",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "hellas-core"
+version = "0.1.0"
+dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
+ "k256",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_bytes",
+ "serde_ipld_dagcbor",
+ "serde_json",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+]
+
 [[package]]
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 version = "0.1.0"
@@ -2452,10 +2615,17 @@ dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
+ "half",
+ "hellas-core",
+ "hellas-pb",
  "hellas-rpc",
  "hf-hub 0.5.0",
+ "iroh-blobs",
  "prometheus-client",
  "proptest",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_bytes",
+ "serde_ipld_dagcbor",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokio",
@@ -2466,6 +2636,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "uuid",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "hellas-pb"
+version = "0.1.0"
+dependencies = [
+ "prost",
+ "tonic",
+ "tonic-prost",
+ "tonic-prost-build",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "hellas-rpc"
 version = "0.1.0"
@@ -2474,9 +2654,9 @@ dependencies = [
  "catgrad-llm",
  "futures",
  "futures-core",
+ "hellas-pb",
  "hf-hub 0.5.0",
  "mainline",
- "prost",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
@@ -2484,8 +2664,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "tokio",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-iroh-transport",
- "tonic-prost",
- "tonic-prost-build",
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+[[package]]
+name = "hex"
+version = "0.4.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "7f24254aa9a54b5c858eaee2f5bccdb46aaf0e486a595ed5fd8f86ba55232a70"
+
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+[[package]]
+name = "hmac"
+version = "0.12.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "6c49c37c09c17a53d937dfbb742eb3a961d65a994e6bcdcf37e7399d0cc8ab5e"
+dependencies = [
+ "digest 0.10.7",
+]
+
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@@ -3011,6 +3204,15 @@ dependencies = [
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+[[package]]
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+version = "0.1.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "cf64c2edc8226891a71f127587a2861b132d2b942310843814d5001d99a1d307"
+dependencies = [
+ "smallvec",
+]
+
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@@ -3019,7 +3221,7 @@ checksum = "c34819042dc3d3971c46c2190835914dfbe0c3c13f61449b2997f4e9722dfa60"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
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@@ -3098,7 +3300,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "noq-udp",
  "papaya",
  "pin-project",
- "pkcs8",
+ "pkcs8 0.11.0-rc.11",
  "portable-atomic",
  "portmapper",
  "rand 0.10.1",
@@ -3143,6 +3345,44 @@ dependencies = [
  "zeroize_derive",
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+[[package]]
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+version = "0.100.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "04dd8da14b7c35d8c0e82a246939ee532ce4d9eb30b0e353a5a9470bc8f52b34"
+dependencies = [
+ "arrayvec",
+ "bao-tree",
+ "bytes",
+ "cfg_aliases",
+ "chrono",
+ "constant_time_eq",
+ "data-encoding",
+ "derive_more",
+ "futures-lite",
+ "genawaiter",
+ "getrandom 0.4.2",
+ "hex",
+ "iroh",
+ "iroh-base",
+ "iroh-io",
+ "iroh-metrics",
+ "iroh-tickets",
+ "irpc",
+ "n0-error",
+ "n0-future",
+ "nested_enum_utils",
+ "postcard",
+ "rand 0.10.1",
+ "range-collections",
+ "ref-cast",
+ "self_cell",
+ "serde",
+ "smallvec",
+ "tokio",
+ "tracing",
+]
+
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  "strum",
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+[[package]]
+name = "iroh-io"
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 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -7869,7 +8340,7 @@ checksum = "11532158c46691caf0f2593ea8358fed6bbf68a0315e80aae9bd41fbade684a1"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
  "synstructure",
 ]
 
@@ -7890,7 +8361,7 @@ checksum = "85a5b4158499876c763cb03bc4e49185d3cccbabb15b33c627f7884f43db852e"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -7923,7 +8394,7 @@ checksum = "625dc425cab0dca6dc3c3319506e6593dcb08a9f387ea3b284dbd52a92c40555"
 dependencies = [
  "proc-macro2",
  "quote",
- "syn",
+ "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index cd4df68..82623aa 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
 [workspace]
 members = [
+    "crates/pb",
+    "crates/core",
     "crates/cli",
     "crates/rpc",
     "crates/executor",
@@ -17,8 +19,8 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler-merged", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
-catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/megatooler-merged", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
+catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
@@ -29,6 +31,14 @@ tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = [
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
+hellas-pb = { path = "crates/pb", default-features = false }
+hellas-core = { path = "crates/core", default-features = false }
+blake3 = "1"
+iroh-blobs = { version = "0.100", default-features = false }
+k256 = { version = "0.13", features = ["ecdsa"] }
+serde_bytes = "0.11"
+serde_ipld_dagcbor = "=0.6.4"
+half = "2.7.1"
 tracing = "0.1"
 tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
 tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
diff --git a/buf.yaml b/buf.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..04db969
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buf.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+version: v2
+modules:
+  - path: proto
+lint:
+  use:
+    - STANDARD
+  except:
+    # Hellas service names are used directly as transport service names.
+    # Adding "Service" to every proto service makes the wire/API names worse.
+    - SERVICE_SUFFIX
+    # CreateTicket returns the generic Ticket object and RunTicket streams the
+    # generic WorkEvent. Both are intentional reusable protocol shapes.
+    - RPC_RESPONSE_STANDARD_NAME
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 56050ef..5a33332 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ default = []
 # feature that cargo creates from the optional dep (no `dep:` prefix used).
 candle = [
     "hellas-executor/candle",
+    "hellas-pb/server",
     "hellas-rpc/server",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/server",
 ]
@@ -37,6 +38,8 @@ serde_json.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
+hellas-core.workspace = true
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["execute", "courtesy", "node", "client"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
     "node",
     "client",
@@ -65,7 +68,7 @@ tempfile = "3"
 [target.'cfg(unix)'.dependencies]
 libc = "0.2"
 
-# dev-dependencies- add 'compile' feature to hellas-rpc
+# dev-dependencies: enable `hellas-pb/compile` when regenerating checked-in protos.
 [dev-dependencies]
-# hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
+# hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["compile"] }
 test-log = { version = "0.2", default-features = false, features = ["trace"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index ac59b7f..94783ee 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -60,9 +60,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
-                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
-                    pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d)
-                {
+                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d) {
                     // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
                     // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
                     return failure_to_json_response(failure);
@@ -114,9 +112,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     };
 
     let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(exec_stop);
-    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
-        pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop)
-    {
+    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
         return failure_to_json_response(failure);
     }
 
@@ -200,8 +196,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         stream_provenance,
         upstream,
     );
-    let events = payloads
-        .map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
+    let events = payloads.map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
     let mut response = sse_response(events);
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
@@ -629,8 +624,10 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         assert_eq!(receipt_carriers, vec!["message_stop"]);
 
         // message_delta exists in the stream but doesn't carry receipt.
-        let deltas: Vec<&AnthropicSsePayload> =
-            payloads.iter().filter(|p| p.name == "message_delta").collect();
+        let deltas: Vec<&AnthropicSsePayload> = payloads
+            .iter()
+            .filter(|p| p.name == "message_delta")
+            .collect();
         assert!(!deltas.is_empty(), "expected at least one message_delta");
         for d in deltas {
             assert!(
@@ -678,7 +675,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
         let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>,
+            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>
         ]);
 
         let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
@@ -739,13 +736,10 @@ mod streaming_tests {
     async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
         let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(
-            Outcome::Failed {
-                position: 0,
-                error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
-            },
-        ))
-            as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed {
+            position: 0,
+            error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
+        })) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
 
         let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
             id,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
index 1b302ba..ee0eaba 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
@@ -93,7 +93,10 @@ mod tests {
             commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
         };
         let hellas = HellasExt::commitment(&prov);
-        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(), Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(
+            hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(),
+            Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
+        );
         assert!(hellas.receipt_id.is_none());
     }
 
@@ -140,7 +143,10 @@ mod tests {
         };
         let cid = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([2; 32]);
         let hellas = HellasExt::both(&prov, &cid);
-        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(), Some("01".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(
+            hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(),
+            Some("01".repeat(32).as_str())
+        );
         assert_eq!(hellas.receipt_id.as_deref(), Some("02".repeat(32).as_str()));
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 284652d..699723d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -66,9 +66,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
-                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
-                    pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d)
-                {
+                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d) {
                     // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
                     // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
                     return failure_to_json_response(failure);
@@ -120,9 +118,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     };
 
     let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) =
-        pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop)
-    {
+    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
         return failure_to_json_response(failure);
     }
 
@@ -201,9 +197,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
         stream_provenance,
         upstream,
     );
-    let events = payloads.map(|payload| {
-        Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event())
-    });
+    let events = payloads.map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
     let mut response = sse_response(events);
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
@@ -680,11 +674,18 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
         let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>,
+            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>
         ]);
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            false,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
             Some(test_provenance()),
             upstream,
         )
@@ -692,10 +693,8 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         .await;
 
         assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
-                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("upstream blew up"))),
+            payloads.iter().any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
+                && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("upstream blew up"))),
             "expected error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
         assert!(
@@ -723,7 +722,14 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let upstream = futures::stream::pending::<anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>>();
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            false,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
             Some(test_provenance()),
             upstream,
         )
@@ -756,16 +762,20 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
     async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
         let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(
-            Outcome::Failed {
-                position: 0,
-                error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
-            },
-        ))
-            as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
+        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed {
+            position: 0,
+            error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
+        })) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            false,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
             Some(test_provenance()),
             upstream,
         )
@@ -773,10 +783,8 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         .await;
 
         assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
-                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("executor exploded"))),
+            payloads.iter().any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
+                && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("executor exploded"))),
             "expected Outcome::Failed error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
         assert!(
@@ -804,7 +812,14 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let receipt = test_receipt();
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            false,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
             Some(prov.clone()),
             happy_upstream(receipt),
         )
@@ -832,10 +847,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         assert_eq!(receipt_of(terminal), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
 
         // Receipt appears EXACTLY once across the whole stream.
-        let receipts: Vec<_> = json_payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter_map(|p| receipt_of(p))
-            .collect();
+        let receipts: Vec<_> = json_payloads.iter().filter_map(|p| receipt_of(p)).collect();
         assert_eq!(receipts.len(), 1, "exactly one receipt: {receipts:?}");
     }
 
@@ -848,7 +860,14 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id, created, model, prompt_tokens, deadline, false, parser, mapper,
+            id,
+            created,
+            model,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            deadline,
+            false,
+            parser,
+            mapper,
             None,
             happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
         )
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
index 1a098e2..493173b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
@@ -14,9 +14,7 @@ use axum::http::{HeaderName, HeaderValue, Request, Response};
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::future::BoxFuture;
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::{
-    COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex,
-};
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::{COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex};
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tower::{Layer, Service};
 
@@ -180,10 +178,7 @@ mod tests {
             .route("/", get(handler))
             .layer(ProvenanceLayer);
 
-        let request = Request::builder()
-            .uri("/")
-            .body(Body::empty())
-            .unwrap();
+        let request = Request::builder().uri("/").body(Body::empty()).unwrap();
         let response = app.oneshot(request).await.unwrap();
         assert_eq!(
             response.headers().get(COMMITMENT_HEADER).unwrap(),
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 5d6251e..3e77de0 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -3,7 +3,6 @@ use crate::execution::{
     ExecutionEvent, ExecutionRequest, ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, ExecutionStrategy, Outcome,
     PreparedExecution, RemoteNodeTarget,
 };
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use async_stream::try_stream;
@@ -21,6 +20,7 @@ use hellas_executor::Executor;
 use hellas_rpc::model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::error::Error as StdError;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
@@ -254,21 +254,16 @@ impl GatewayState {
         let enable_thinking = req
             .reasoning_effort
             .is_some_and(openai::ReasoningEffort::enables_thinking);
-        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools(
-            req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
-        })?;
-        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
-        let assets = self
-            .model_assets(&model)
-            .await
+        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools(req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]))
             .map_err(|err| HttpError {
                 status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+                message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
             })?;
+        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
+        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+        })?;
         let chat_turn = assets
             .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions { enable_thinking })
             .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
@@ -295,21 +290,16 @@ impl GatewayState {
             .into_iter()
             .map(Message::from)
             .collect::<Vec<_>>();
-        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools(
-            req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
-        })?;
-        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
-        let assets = self
-            .model_assets(&model)
-            .await
+        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools(req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]))
             .map_err(|err| HttpError {
                 status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+                message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
             })?;
+        let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
+        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+        })?;
         let chat_turn = assets
             .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions::default())
             .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
@@ -335,13 +325,10 @@ impl GatewayState {
         let max_tokens = req.max_tokens.unwrap_or(self.default_max_tokens);
         let prompt = req.prompt.clone();
         let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
-        let assets = self
-            .model_assets(&model)
-            .await
-            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
-            })?;
+        let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
+            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+            message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
+        })?;
         let prepared_prompt = assets.prepare_plain(&prompt).map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!(
@@ -851,5 +838,4 @@ mod anthropic_conversion_tests {
         assert_eq!(tool_calls[0]["id"], "toolu_1");
         assert_eq!(tool_calls[1]["id"], "toolu_2");
     }
-
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
index 8065340..28b2b90 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/wrap.rs
@@ -44,4 +44,3 @@ pub fn spawn(cmd: &str, args: &[String], base_url: &str) -> CliResult<Child> {
         .spawn()
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to spawn `{cmd}`"))
 }
-
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index 25de8de..e96adca 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
 
     // Pre-tokenize the prompt once. Tokenization is dtype-independent, so the
     // `assets` we use here is throwaway; we reload per attempt below to get
-    // the dtype-specific program build_quote_request needs.
+    // the dtype-specific courtesy request construction needs.
     let bootstrap_assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model, options.dtype[0])?);
     let messages = vec![Message::openai(ChatMessage::user(&options.prompt))];
     let prepared = if options.raw || !bootstrap_assets.has_chat_template() {
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
         }
 
         // Per-attempt assets: same tokenizer/template as bootstrap, but the
-        // build_quote_request below produces a Program at this dtype.
+        // courtesy request below asks the provider for this dtype.
         let assets = Arc::new(ModelAssets::load(&options.model, dtype)?);
 
         #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index d3dc26e..2f8fc09 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::future;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
index 257a16c..f1c6527 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::GetNodeInfoRequest;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetNodeInfoRequest;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr};
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index a2df96c..2f228c7 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -3,13 +3,13 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
-use hellas_executor::{ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics};
-use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
-use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
+use hellas_executor::{CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
@@ -233,6 +233,11 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let courtesy_service = CourtesyServer::new(executor.clone())
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
     let trace_layer = TraceContextLayer;
 
@@ -241,7 +246,8 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
             trace_layer.layer(execute_service),
             execute_interceptor,
-        ));
+        ))
+        .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(courtesy_service));
 
     let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, Arc::clone(&shared_dht));
     let publisher = dht.create_publisher(Default::default());
@@ -259,7 +265,9 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         let disc_endpoint = endpoint.clone();
         let disc_dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&disc_endpoint, Arc::clone(&shared_dht));
         tokio::spawn(async move {
-            use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService as ExecSvc, NodeService as NodeSvc};
+            use hellas_rpc::service::{
+                CourtesyService as CourtesySvc, ExecuteService as ExecSvc, NodeService as NodeSvc,
+            };
             let Ok(bindings) = DiscoveryBindings::client(disc_endpoint.id()) else {
                 warn!("failed to create discovery bindings for peer tracker");
                 return;
@@ -270,10 +278,12 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
             registry.add(disc_dht);
             let mut node_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<NodeSvc>());
             let mut exec_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecSvc>());
+            let mut courtesy_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<CourtesySvc>());
             loop {
                 let peer_id = tokio::select! {
                     Some(Ok(peer)) = node_peers.next() => peer.id(),
                     Some(Ok(peer)) = exec_peers.next() => peer.id(),
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) = courtesy_peers.next() => peer.id(),
                     else => break,
                 };
                 if let Ok(mut tracker) = peer_tracker.lock() {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index e4169a1..3dadb75 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -38,18 +38,21 @@ use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
+use hellas_core::{
+    ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_receipt,
+};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    self as pb, FinishStatus, QuotePreparedTextRequest, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, work_event,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver};
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    self as pb, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, execute_stream_event,
-};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use hellas_rpc::service::ExecuteService;
+use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
+use hellas_rpc::service::{CourtesyService, ExecuteService};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -233,7 +236,7 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
 
 pub struct ExecutionRequest {
     runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     strategy: ExecutionStrategy,
 }
 
@@ -247,7 +250,7 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         Ok(Self {
             runtime,
-            quote_req: assets.build_quote_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?,
+            quote_req: assets.build_quote_prepared_text_request(&prepared_prompt, max_seq)?,
             strategy,
         })
     }
@@ -303,7 +306,7 @@ pub struct PreparedExecution {
 
 async fn prepare_execution(
     runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     strategy: &ExecutionStrategy,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<PreparedExecution> {
     match strategy {
@@ -435,12 +438,12 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local {
         executor: ExecutorHandle,
-        quote_id: String,
+        request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
         provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     },
     RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
     RemoteDiscovery {
-        quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+        quote_req: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
         retries: usize,
         secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
     },
@@ -465,7 +468,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     #[instrument(skip_all, fields(?route))]
     async fn prepare(
         runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
-        quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+        quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
         route: &ExecutionRoute,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         match route {
@@ -480,9 +483,13 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
                     "local quote failed".to_string()
                 })
                 .await?;
+                let ticket = quoted
+                    .response
+                    .ticket
+                    .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("quote_prepared_text response missing ticket"))?;
                 Ok(Self::Local {
                     executor,
-                    quote_id: quoted.response.quote_id,
+                    request_commitment: ticket.request_commitment,
                     provenance: quoted.provenance,
                 })
             }
@@ -506,9 +513,9 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
             #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
             PreparedRoute::Local {
                 executor,
-                quote_id,
+                request_commitment,
                 provenance: _,
-            } => execute_stream(executor, quote_id).boxed(),
+            } => execute_stream(executor, request_commitment).boxed(),
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.stream().boxed(),
             PreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
                 quote_req,
@@ -531,7 +538,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
 /// `prepare_discovered_remote` failure aborts immediately — that's a
 /// "couldn't find anyone" condition that retrying won't help with.
 fn discovery_stream(
-    quote_req: GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     retries: usize,
     secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
 ) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
@@ -598,7 +605,7 @@ fn discovery_stream(
 struct RemoteExecution {
     endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote_id: String,
+    request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
     provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     driver: TracedDriver,
 }
@@ -608,7 +615,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
         Self {
             endpoint,
             peer_id: quoted.peer_id,
-            quote_id: quoted.quote.quote_id,
+            request_commitment: quoted.quote.request_commitment,
             provenance: quoted.provenance,
             driver: quoted.driver,
         }
@@ -618,7 +625,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
         let Self {
             endpoint,
             peer_id: _,
-            quote_id,
+            request_commitment,
             provenance: _,
             driver,
         } = self;
@@ -627,7 +634,7 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
             // endpoint while the underlying QUIC connection is in-flight
             // would tear down transport mid-execution.
             let _endpoint = endpoint;
-            let inner = execute_stream(driver, quote_id);
+            let inner = execute_stream(driver, request_commitment);
             tokio::pin!(inner);
             while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
                 yield event?;
@@ -642,16 +649,15 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
 
 fn execute_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
     mut driver: D,
-    quote_id: String,
+    request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
 ) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent>> + Send {
     try_stream! {
         // Provenance arrives in `streamed.provenance` (from response
         // metadata server-side) but the gateway already has it from the
         // quote step, so we drop it here and only forward the event stream.
         let mut wire = driver
-            .execute_streaming(ExecuteRequest {
-                quote_id: quote_id.clone(),
-                stream_batch_size: Some(1),
+            .execute_streaming(RunTicketRequest {
+                request_commitment,
             })
             .await
             .context("failed to start execution stream")?
@@ -677,62 +683,57 @@ fn execute_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
     }
 }
 
-/// Translate one wire `ExecuteStreamEvent` into one `ExecutionEvent`.
-fn convert_wire_event(event: ExecuteStreamEvent) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent> {
-    let Some(event) = event.event else {
+/// Translate one wire `WorkEvent` into one `ExecutionEvent`.
+fn convert_wire_event(event: WorkEvent) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent> {
+    let Some(event) = event.kind else {
         bail!("wire event with no body");
     };
     match event {
-        execute_stream_event::Event::Chunk(chunk) => Ok(ExecutionEvent::Chunk {
+        work_event::Kind::Chunk(chunk) => Ok(ExecutionEvent::Chunk {
             position: chunk.position,
-            tokens: chunk.tokens,
+            tokens: chunk.bytes,
         }),
-        execute_stream_event::Event::Outcome(outcome) => {
-            Ok(ExecutionEvent::Done(parse_outcome(Some(outcome))?))
-        }
+        work_event::Kind::Finished(finished) => Ok(ExecutionEvent::Done(parse_finished(finished)?)),
+        work_event::Kind::Failed(failed) => Ok(ExecutionEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed {
+            position: failed.position,
+            error: failed.error,
+        })),
     }
 }
 
-fn parse_outcome(outcome: Option<pb::Outcome>) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
-    let outcome = outcome.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("outcome message with no body"))?;
-    let kind = outcome
-        .kind
-        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("outcome with no kind"))?;
-    match kind {
-        pb::outcome::Kind::Completed(c) => {
-            let receipt_cid = receipt_cid_from_bytes(&c.receipt_cid)?;
-            let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(c.stop_reason)?;
-            Ok(Outcome::Completed {
-                total_tokens: c.total_tokens,
-                stop_reason,
-                receipt_cid,
-            })
-        }
-        pb::outcome::Kind::Failed(f) => Ok(Outcome::Failed {
-            position: f.position,
-            error: f.error,
-        }),
-    }
+fn parse_finished(finished: pb::WorkFinished) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
+    let receipt_cid = receipt_cid_from_envelope(finished.receipt)?;
+    let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(finished.status)?;
+    Ok(Outcome::Completed {
+        total_tokens: finished.total_units,
+        stop_reason,
+        receipt_cid,
+    })
 }
 
-fn receipt_cid_from_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
-    let arr: [u8; 32] = bytes.try_into().map_err(|_| {
-        anyhow!(
-            "receipt_cid wire length {} bytes (expected 32)",
-            bytes.len()
-        )
-    })?;
-    Ok(Cid::from_bytes(arr))
+fn receipt_cid_from_envelope(
+    envelope: Option<pb::ReceiptEnvelope>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
+    let envelope = envelope.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("finished event missing receipt envelope"))?;
+    let core: CoreReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
+        .context("failed to decode receipt envelope dag-cbor")?;
+    verify_receipt(&core).context("receipt signature verification failed")?;
+    match core {
+        CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => match receipt.evidence() {
+            SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(digest) => Ok(Cid::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())),
+        },
+        CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_) => bail!("symbolic execution returned an opaque receipt"),
+    }
 }
 
 fn stop_reason_from_pb(value: i32) -> anyhow::Result<StopReason> {
-    let pb_value = pb::StopReason::try_from(value)
-        .with_context(|| format!("unknown stop_reason value {value}"))?;
+    let pb_value =
+        FinishStatus::try_from(value).with_context(|| format!("unknown finish status {value}"))?;
     match pb_value {
-        pb::StopReason::Unspecified => bail!("wire stop_reason is unspecified"),
-        pb::StopReason::EndOfSequence => Ok(StopReason::EndOfSequence),
-        pb::StopReason::MaxNewTokens => Ok(StopReason::MaxNewTokens),
-        pb::StopReason::Cancelled => Ok(StopReason::Cancelled),
+        FinishStatus::Unspecified => bail!("wire finish status is unspecified"),
+        FinishStatus::EndOfSequence => Ok(StopReason::EndOfSequence),
+        FinishStatus::MaxOutput => Ok(StopReason::MaxNewTokens),
+        FinishStatus::Cancelled => Ok(StopReason::Cancelled),
     }
 }
 
@@ -742,32 +743,39 @@ fn stop_reason_from_pb(value: i32) -> anyhow::Result<StopReason> {
 
 struct QuotedRemoteDriver {
     peer_id: EndpointId,
-    quote: hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteResponse,
+    quote: hellas_pb::hellas::Ticket,
     provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     driver: TracedDriver,
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug)]
 enum QuoteCandidateError {
-    Declined(tonic::Status),
+    Declined(anyhow::Error),
     Connect(anyhow::Error),
 }
 
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
 async fn quote_with_driver<D>(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     driver: &mut D,
     context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
-) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedResponse>
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedPreparedTextResponse>
 where
     D: ExecuteDriver,
 {
     let quoted = driver
-        .get_quote(quote_req.clone())
+        .quote_prepared_text(quote_req.clone())
         .await
         .with_context(context)?;
-    tracing::Span::current()
-        .record("quote_id", tracing::field::display(&quoted.response.quote_id));
+    let ticket = quoted
+        .response
+        .ticket
+        .as_ref()
+        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("quote_prepared_text response missing ticket"))?;
+    tracing::Span::current().record(
+        "request_commitment",
+        tracing::field::display(format_hex(&ticket.request_commitment)),
+    );
     Ok(quoted)
 }
 
@@ -813,49 +821,74 @@ fn bind_remote_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
     )
 }
 
+fn bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
+    ConnectionPool::for_service::<CourtesyService>(
+        endpoint.clone(),
+        PoolOptions {
+            connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+            ..PoolOptions::default()
+        },
+    )
+}
+
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
 async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
-    pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    execute_pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    courtesy_pool: &ConnectionPool,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
-    let channel = pool
+    let courtesy_channel = courtesy_pool
+        .channel(peer_id)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
+        .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
+    let execute_channel = execute_pool
         .channel(peer_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-    let mut driver =
-        RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
-    let quoted = match driver.get_quote(quote_req.clone()).await {
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
+        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+    );
+    let quoted = match quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
+        format!("node {peer_id} declined ticket")
+    })
+    .await
+    {
         Ok(quoted) => quoted,
-        Err(status) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)),
+        Err(err) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err)),
     };
     Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
         peer_id,
-        quote: quoted.response,
+        quote: quoted.response.ticket.ok_or_else(|| {
+            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(anyhow!("quote_prepared_text response missing ticket"))
+        })?,
         provenance: quoted.provenance,
         driver,
     })
 }
 
 async fn quote_remote_peer(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
-    let pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
-    quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &pool, peer_id)
+    let execute_pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
+    let courtesy_pool = bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint);
+    quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &execute_pool, &courtesy_pool, peer_id)
         .await
         .map_err(|err| match err {
-            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status) => {
-                anyhow::Error::from(status).context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
+            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => {
+                err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
             }
             QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
         })
 }
 
 async fn quote_remote_target(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
     target: &RemoteNodeTarget,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
@@ -863,12 +896,18 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
         return quote_remote_peer(quote_req, endpoint, target.node_id).await;
     }
 
-    let channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+    let execute_channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+        .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
+    let courtesy_channel = CourtesyService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
-    let mut driver =
-        RemoteExecuteDriver::with_service(InterceptedService::new(channel, TraceContextInjector));
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
+        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+    );
     let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {} declined quote", target.node_id)
     })
@@ -876,7 +915,10 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
 
     Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
         peer_id: target.node_id,
-        quote: quoted.response,
+        quote: quoted
+            .response
+            .ticket
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("quote_prepared_text response missing ticket"))?,
         provenance: quoted.provenance,
         driver,
     })
@@ -884,7 +926,7 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
 
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id, excluded = exclude.len()))]
 async fn discover_remote_quote(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
     bindings: DiscoveryBindings,
     exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
@@ -896,11 +938,12 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     });
     registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
     registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(endpoint, bindings.dht));
-    let pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
+    let execute_pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
+    let courtesy_pool = registry.pool::<CourtesyService>();
 
-    let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecuteService>());
+    let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<CourtesyService>());
     tokio::time::timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
-        let mut last_decline: Option<tonic::Status> = None;
+        let mut last_decline: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
         let mut last_connect_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
         let mut peers_done = false;
         let mut in_flight: FuturesUnordered<_> = FuturesUnordered::new();
@@ -914,9 +957,9 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
                 Some(result) = in_flight.next(), if !in_flight.is_empty() => {
                     match result {
                         Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
-                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(status)) => {
-                            info!("provider declined quote: {status}");
-                            last_decline = Some(status);
+                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err)) => {
+                            info!("provider declined quote: {err:#}");
+                            last_decline = Some(err);
                         }
                         Err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err)) => {
                             debug!("candidate connect error: {err:#}");
@@ -935,10 +978,11 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
                                 debug!(%peer_id, "skipping previously-failed peer");
                                 continue;
                             }
-                            let pool = pool.clone();
+                            let execute_pool = execute_pool.clone();
+                            let courtesy_pool = courtesy_pool.clone();
                             let req = quote_req.clone();
                             in_flight.push(async move {
-                                quote_remote_endpoint(&req, &pool, peer_id).await
+                                quote_remote_endpoint(&req, &execute_pool, &courtesy_pool, peer_id).await
                             });
                         }
                         Some(Err(err)) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
@@ -955,7 +999,7 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
         }
 
         if let Some(status) = last_decline {
-            anyhow::bail!("all discovered providers declined the quote: {status}");
+            return Err(status).context("all discovered providers declined the quote");
         }
         if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
             return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered providers");
@@ -968,7 +1012,7 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
 }
 
 async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
-    quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest,
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
     exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<RemoteExecution> {
@@ -978,7 +1022,7 @@ async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
 }
 
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
+fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest) -> String {
     let revision = quote_req.huggingface_revision.trim();
     if revision.is_empty() {
         quote_req.huggingface_model_id.clone()
@@ -986,3 +1030,12 @@ fn local_model_spec(quote_req: &GetQuoteRequest) -> String {
         format!("{}@{revision}", quote_req.huggingface_model_id)
     }
 }
+
+fn format_hex(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
+    let mut out = String::with_capacity(bytes.len() * 2);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        use std::fmt::Write as _;
+        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
+    }
+    out
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
index 5005019..e59960f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -46,14 +46,21 @@ pub fn init_tracing(
         // Open append-mode so successive runs accumulate; line-buffered
         // happens naturally per-event because the fmt layer flushes
         // after each record.
-        match std::fs::OpenOptions::new().create(true).append(true).open(path) {
+        match std::fs::OpenOptions::new()
+            .create(true)
+            .append(true)
+            .open(path)
+        {
             Ok(f) => Some(
                 tracing_subscriber::fmt::layer()
                     .with_writer(std::sync::Mutex::new(f))
                     .with_ansi(false),
             ),
             Err(err) => {
-                eprintln!("warning: --log-file {} could not be opened: {err}", path.display());
+                eprintln!(
+                    "warning: --log-file {} could not be opened: {err}",
+                    path.display()
+                );
                 None
             }
         }
diff --git a/crates/core/Cargo.toml b/crates/core/Cargo.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5c3e8c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/Cargo.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+[package]
+name = "hellas-core"
+description = "Protocol primitives for Hellas commitments and receipts"
+version.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+repository.workspace = true
+documentation.workspace = true
+
+[dependencies]
+blake3.workspace = true
+k256.workspace = true
+serde.workspace = true
+serde_bytes.workspace = true
+serde_ipld_dagcbor.workspace = true
+thiserror.workspace = true
+
+[dev-dependencies]
+serde_json.workspace = true
diff --git a/crates/core/src/commitment.rs b/crates/core/src/commitment.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f2e7f3e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/commitment.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,131 @@
+use serde::de::{Error as DeError, Visitor};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Deserializer, Serialize, Serializer};
+use std::fmt;
+
+use crate::digest::Digest;
+use crate::tags;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash)]
+#[repr(u8)]
+pub enum SchemeId {
+    Symbolic = tags::SCHEME_SYMBOLIC,
+    Opaque = tags::SCHEME_OPAQUE,
+    ZkTls = tags::SCHEME_ZKTLS,
+}
+
+impl SchemeId {
+    pub const fn to_byte(self) -> u8 {
+        self as u8
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_byte(byte: u8) -> Result<Self, TagError> {
+        match byte {
+            tags::SCHEME_SYMBOLIC => Ok(Self::Symbolic),
+            tags::SCHEME_OPAQUE => Ok(Self::Opaque),
+            tags::SCHEME_ZKTLS => Ok(Self::ZkTls),
+            _ => Err(TagError::UnknownScheme(byte)),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum TagError {
+    #[error("unknown scheme id byte 0x{0:02x}")]
+    UnknownScheme(u8),
+}
+
+macro_rules! impl_u8_serde {
+    ($ty:ty, $from:expr) => {
+        impl Serialize for $ty {
+            fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
+            where
+                S: Serializer,
+            {
+                serializer.serialize_u8(self.to_byte())
+            }
+        }
+
+        impl<'de> Deserialize<'de> for $ty {
+            fn deserialize<D>(deserializer: D) -> Result<Self, D::Error>
+            where
+                D: Deserializer<'de>,
+            {
+                struct ByteVisitor;
+
+                impl Visitor<'_> for ByteVisitor {
+                    type Value = $ty;
+
+                    fn expecting(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+                        f.write_str("a one-byte protocol tag")
+                    }
+
+                    fn visit_u8<E>(self, v: u8) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+                    where
+                        E: DeError,
+                    {
+                        $from(v).map_err(E::custom)
+                    }
+
+                    fn visit_u64<E>(self, v: u64) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+                    where
+                        E: DeError,
+                    {
+                        let byte = u8::try_from(v).map_err(E::custom)?;
+                        self.visit_u8(byte)
+                    }
+                }
+
+                deserializer.deserialize_u8(ByteVisitor)
+            }
+        }
+    };
+}
+
+impl_u8_serde!(SchemeId, SchemeId::from_byte);
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Commitment(Digest);
+
+impl Commitment {
+    pub fn from_canonical_bytes(canonical_bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
+        Self(Digest::hash(canonical_bytes))
+    }
+
+    pub const fn from_digest(digest: Digest) -> Self {
+        Self(digest)
+    }
+
+    pub const fn digest(&self) -> Digest {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    pub const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
+        self.0.as_bytes()
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for Commitment {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_tuple("Commitment").field(&self.0).finish()
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct EvidenceCommitment(pub Commitment);
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ReceiptCommitment(pub Commitment);
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn commitment_is_hash_of_exact_canonical_bytes() {
+        let bytes = b"\x82x\x19hellas.example.object.v1Ddata";
+        assert_eq!(
+            Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(bytes).as_bytes(),
+            Digest::hash(bytes).as_bytes()
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/digest.rs b/crates/core/src/digest.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6681cae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/digest.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+use serde::de::{Error as DeError, Visitor};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Deserializer, Serialize, Serializer};
+use std::fmt;
+
+use crate::tags;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Default)]
+pub struct Digest([u8; 32]);
+
+impl Digest {
+    pub const LEN: usize = 32;
+
+    pub fn hash(bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
+        Self::from_bytes(*blake3::hash(bytes).as_bytes())
+    }
+
+    pub const fn from_bytes(bytes: [u8; Self::LEN]) -> Self {
+        Self(bytes)
+    }
+
+    pub const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Self::LEN] {
+        &self.0
+    }
+
+    pub fn into_bytes(self) -> [u8; Self::LEN] {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_slice(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Self, DigestError> {
+        let bytes: [u8; Self::LEN] = bytes
+            .try_into()
+            .map_err(|_| DigestError::WrongLength { len: bytes.len() })?;
+        Ok(Self(bytes))
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum DigestError {
+    #[error("digest must be 32 bytes, got {len}")]
+    WrongLength { len: usize },
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for Digest {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        write!(f, "Digest(")?;
+        for byte in &self.0 {
+            write!(f, "{byte:02x}")?;
+        }
+        write!(f, ")")
+    }
+}
+
+impl Serialize for Digest {
+    fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
+    where
+        S: Serializer,
+    {
+        serializer.serialize_bytes(&self.0)
+    }
+}
+
+impl<'de> Deserialize<'de> for Digest {
+    fn deserialize<D>(deserializer: D) -> Result<Self, D::Error>
+    where
+        D: Deserializer<'de>,
+    {
+        struct DigestVisitor;
+
+        impl Visitor<'_> for DigestVisitor {
+            type Value = Digest;
+
+            fn expecting(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+                f.write_str("a 32-byte digest")
+            }
+
+            fn visit_bytes<E>(self, v: &[u8]) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+            where
+                E: DeError,
+            {
+                Digest::from_slice(v).map_err(E::custom)
+            }
+
+            fn visit_byte_buf<E>(self, v: Vec<u8>) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+            where
+                E: DeError,
+            {
+                self.visit_bytes(&v)
+            }
+        }
+
+        deserializer.deserialize_bytes(DigestVisitor)
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn hash_tuple(tag: &str, fields: &[&[u8]]) -> Digest {
+    let mut hasher = blake3::Hasher::new();
+    hasher.update(tags::HASH_TUPLE_V1.as_bytes());
+    hasher.update(&(tag.len() as u32).to_be_bytes());
+    hasher.update(tag.as_bytes());
+    hasher.update(&(fields.len() as u32).to_be_bytes());
+    for field in fields {
+        hasher.update(&(field.len() as u64).to_be_bytes());
+        hasher.update(field);
+    }
+    Digest::from_bytes(*hasher.finalize().as_bytes())
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn hash_tuple_is_length_delimited() {
+        let a = hash_tuple("tag", &[b"ab", b"c"]);
+        let b = hash_tuple("tag", &[b"a", b"bc"]);
+        assert_ne!(a, b);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn digest_hash_is_blake3_of_exact_bytes() {
+        assert_eq!(
+            Digest::hash(b"abc").as_bytes(),
+            blake3::hash(b"abc").as_bytes()
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn digest_serializes_as_bytes() {
+        let digest = Digest::from_bytes([7; 32]);
+        let bytes = serde_ipld_dagcbor::to_vec(&digest).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(bytes, [&[0x58, 0x20][..], &[7; 32][..]].concat());
+        let decoded: Digest = serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(&bytes).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(decoded, digest);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/lib.rs b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d8fe99e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+//! Protocol primitives for Hellas commitments and producer receipts.
+
+pub mod commitment;
+pub mod digest;
+pub mod receipt;
+pub mod scheme;
+pub mod schemes;
+pub mod signature;
+pub mod tags;
+pub mod value;
+
+pub use commitment::{Commitment, EvidenceCommitment, ReceiptCommitment, SchemeId};
+pub use digest::{Digest, hash_tuple};
+pub use receipt::{
+    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, EvidencedReceiptBody, ReceiptBody, ReceiptEnvelope,
+    RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SignedEvidenceReceipt, SignedReceipt, VerifyError,
+    verify_delivery, verify_receipt,
+};
+pub use scheme::{CommitmentScheme, EvidencedScheme};
+pub use schemes::opaque::{Opaque, OpaqueRequest};
+pub use schemes::symbolic::{
+    Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicPolicy,
+    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
+};
+pub use signature::{
+    ProducerId, ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, Signature, SignatureError, SignatureKind,
+};
+pub use value::{
+    DagCborDecodeError, DagCborEncodeError, DagCborEncoder, JsonBytes, canonical_dag_cbor,
+    decode_dag_cbor,
+};
diff --git a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..256f79e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,542 @@
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+use crate::signature::verify_digest_signature;
+use crate::{
+    Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, EvidenceCommitment, EvidencedScheme, JsonBytes,
+    Opaque, OpaqueRequest, ProducerId, ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, ReceiptCommitment, SchemeId,
+    Signature, SignatureError, Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest,
+    hash_tuple, tags,
+};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct RequestCommitment(pub Commitment);
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ResultCommitment(pub Commitment);
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ReceiptBody {
+    scheme: SchemeId,
+    request: RequestCommitment,
+    result: ResultCommitment,
+    producer: ProducerId,
+}
+
+impl ReceiptBody {
+    pub fn new(
+        scheme: SchemeId,
+        request: RequestCommitment,
+        result: ResultCommitment,
+        producer: ProducerId,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            scheme,
+            request,
+            result,
+            producer,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub const fn scheme(&self) -> SchemeId {
+        self.scheme
+    }
+
+    pub const fn request(&self) -> RequestCommitment {
+        self.request
+    }
+
+    pub const fn result(&self) -> ResultCommitment {
+        self.result
+    }
+
+    pub const fn producer(&self) -> ProducerId {
+        self.producer
+    }
+
+    pub fn canonical_bytes(&self) -> Result<Vec<u8>, VerifyError> {
+        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
+        encoder.array(5);
+        encoder.str(tags::RECEIPT_BODY_V1);
+        encoder.u64(self.scheme.to_byte() as u64);
+        encoder.bytes(self.request.0.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.result.0.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.producer.as_bytes());
+        Ok(encoder.into_bytes())
+    }
+
+    pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
+        Ok(ReceiptCommitment(Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(
+            &self.canonical_bytes()?,
+        )))
+    }
+
+    pub fn signature_preimage(&self) -> Result<crate::Digest, VerifyError> {
+        Ok(hash_tuple(
+            tags::RECEIPT_SIGNATURE_V1,
+            &[&self.canonical_bytes()?],
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct EvidencedReceiptBody {
+    base: ReceiptBody,
+    evidence_commitment: EvidenceCommitment,
+}
+
+impl EvidencedReceiptBody {
+    pub fn new(base: ReceiptBody, evidence_commitment: EvidenceCommitment) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            base,
+            evidence_commitment,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub const fn base(&self) -> &ReceiptBody {
+        &self.base
+    }
+
+    pub const fn evidence_commitment(&self) -> EvidenceCommitment {
+        self.evidence_commitment
+    }
+
+    pub fn canonical_bytes(&self) -> Result<Vec<u8>, VerifyError> {
+        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
+        encoder.array(6);
+        encoder.str(tags::EVIDENCED_RECEIPT_BODY_V1);
+        encoder.u64(self.base.scheme.to_byte() as u64);
+        encoder.bytes(self.base.request.0.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.base.result.0.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.base.producer.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.evidence_commitment.0.as_bytes());
+        Ok(encoder.into_bytes())
+    }
+
+    pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
+        Ok(ReceiptCommitment(Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(
+            &self.canonical_bytes()?,
+        )))
+    }
+
+    pub fn signature_preimage(&self) -> Result<crate::Digest, VerifyError> {
+        Ok(hash_tuple(
+            tags::RECEIPT_SIGNATURE_V1,
+            &[&self.canonical_bytes()?],
+        ))
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SignedReceipt<B> {
+    body: B,
+    signature: Signature,
+    public_key: PublicKey,
+}
+
+impl SignedReceipt<ReceiptBody> {
+    pub fn sign<S>(
+        request: &S::Request,
+        output: &S::Output,
+        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
+    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError>
+    where
+        S: CommitmentScheme,
+    {
+        let public_key = key.public_key();
+        let body = ReceiptBody::new(
+            S::SCHEME,
+            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
+            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
+            ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
+        );
+        let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
+        let receipt = Self {
+            body,
+            signature,
+            public_key,
+        };
+        receipt.verify()?;
+        Ok(receipt)
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_parts_verified(
+        body: ReceiptBody,
+        signature: Signature,
+        public_key: PublicKey,
+    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError> {
+        let receipt = Self {
+            body,
+            signature,
+            public_key,
+        };
+        receipt.verify()?;
+        Ok(receipt)
+    }
+
+    pub const fn body(&self) -> &ReceiptBody {
+        &self.body
+    }
+
+    pub const fn signature(&self) -> &Signature {
+        &self.signature
+    }
+
+    pub const fn public_key(&self) -> &PublicKey {
+        &self.public_key
+    }
+
+    pub fn verify(&self) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
+        if ProducerId::from_public_key(&self.public_key) != self.body.producer {
+            return Err(VerifyError::ProducerMismatch);
+        }
+        verify_digest_signature(
+            &self.public_key,
+            &self.signature,
+            self.body.signature_preimage()?,
+        )?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SignedEvidenceReceipt<B, E> {
+    body: B,
+    signature: Signature,
+    public_key: PublicKey,
+    evidence: E,
+}
+
+impl<E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, E> {
+    pub const fn body(&self) -> &EvidencedReceiptBody {
+        &self.body
+    }
+
+    pub const fn signature(&self) -> &Signature {
+        &self.signature
+    }
+
+    pub const fn public_key(&self) -> &PublicKey {
+        &self.public_key
+    }
+
+    pub const fn evidence(&self) -> &E {
+        &self.evidence
+    }
+}
+
+impl SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence> {
+    pub fn sign_symbolic(
+        request: &SymbolicRequest,
+        output: &SymbolicOutput,
+        evidence: SymbolicEvidence,
+        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
+    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError> {
+        Self::sign::<Symbolic>(request, output, evidence, key)
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_parts_verified_symbolic(
+        body: EvidencedReceiptBody,
+        signature: Signature,
+        public_key: PublicKey,
+        evidence: SymbolicEvidence,
+    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError> {
+        let receipt = Self {
+            body,
+            signature,
+            public_key,
+            evidence,
+        };
+        receipt.verify_symbolic()?;
+        Ok(receipt)
+    }
+
+    pub fn verify_symbolic(&self) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
+        if self.body.base.scheme != SchemeId::Symbolic {
+            return Err(VerifyError::WrongScheme {
+                expected: SchemeId::Symbolic,
+                actual: self.body.base.scheme,
+            });
+        }
+        if ProducerId::from_public_key(&self.public_key) != self.body.base.producer {
+            return Err(VerifyError::ProducerMismatch);
+        }
+        if self.body.evidence_commitment
+            != EvidenceCommitment(Symbolic::commit_evidence(&self.evidence))
+        {
+            return Err(VerifyError::EvidenceCommitmentMismatch);
+        }
+        verify_digest_signature(
+            &self.public_key,
+            &self.signature,
+            self.body.signature_preimage()?,
+        )?;
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+impl<B, E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<B, E> {
+    pub fn sign<S>(
+        request: &S::Request,
+        output: &S::Output,
+        evidence: S::Evidence,
+        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
+    ) -> Result<SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, S::Evidence>, VerifyError>
+    where
+        S: EvidencedScheme,
+    {
+        let public_key = key.public_key();
+        let base = ReceiptBody::new(
+            S::SCHEME,
+            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
+            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
+            ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
+        );
+        let body =
+            EvidencedReceiptBody::new(base, EvidenceCommitment(S::commit_evidence(&evidence)));
+        let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
+        Ok(SignedEvidenceReceipt {
+            body,
+            signature,
+            public_key,
+            evidence,
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum ReceiptEnvelope {
+    Symbolic(SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence>),
+    Opaque(SignedReceipt<ReceiptBody>),
+}
+
+impl ReceiptEnvelope {
+    pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
+        match self {
+            Self::Symbolic(receipt) => receipt.body.receipt_commitment(),
+            Self::Opaque(receipt) => receipt.body.receipt_commitment(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub enum DeliveryRequest<'a> {
+    Symbolic(&'a SymbolicRequest),
+    Opaque(&'a OpaqueRequest),
+}
+
+pub enum DeliveryOutput<'a> {
+    Symbolic(&'a SymbolicOutput),
+    Opaque(&'a JsonBytes),
+}
+
+pub fn verify_receipt(envelope: &ReceiptEnvelope) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
+    match envelope {
+        ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => receipt.verify_symbolic(),
+        ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt) => {
+            if receipt.body.scheme != SchemeId::Opaque {
+                return Err(VerifyError::WrongScheme {
+                    expected: SchemeId::Opaque,
+                    actual: receipt.body.scheme,
+                });
+            }
+            receipt.verify()
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn verify_delivery(
+    request: DeliveryRequest<'_>,
+    output: DeliveryOutput<'_>,
+    envelope: &ReceiptEnvelope,
+) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
+    verify_receipt(envelope)?;
+
+    match (request, output, envelope) {
+        (
+            DeliveryRequest::Symbolic(request),
+            DeliveryOutput::Symbolic(output),
+            ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt),
+        ) => {
+            let body = receipt.body.base();
+            if body.request != RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(request)) {
+                return Err(VerifyError::RequestCommitmentMismatch);
+            }
+            if body.result != ResultCommitment(Symbolic::commit_output(output)) {
+                return Err(VerifyError::ResultCommitmentMismatch);
+            }
+            Ok(())
+        }
+        (
+            DeliveryRequest::Opaque(request),
+            DeliveryOutput::Opaque(output),
+            ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt),
+        ) => {
+            if receipt.body.request != RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(request)) {
+                return Err(VerifyError::RequestCommitmentMismatch);
+            }
+            if receipt.body.result != ResultCommitment(Opaque::commit_output(output)) {
+                return Err(VerifyError::ResultCommitmentMismatch);
+            }
+            Ok(())
+        }
+        _ => Err(VerifyError::SchemeMismatch),
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum VerifyError {
+    #[error("producer id does not match public key")]
+    ProducerMismatch,
+    #[error("expected scheme {expected:?}, got {actual:?}")]
+    WrongScheme {
+        expected: SchemeId,
+        actual: SchemeId,
+    },
+    #[error("request commitment does not match request witness")]
+    RequestCommitmentMismatch,
+    #[error("result commitment does not match output witness")]
+    ResultCommitmentMismatch,
+    #[error("evidence commitment does not match evidence witness")]
+    EvidenceCommitmentMismatch,
+    #[error("delivery witness scheme does not match receipt envelope")]
+    SchemeMismatch,
+    #[error("signature verification failed: {0}")]
+    Signature(#[from] SignatureError),
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::{Digest, JsonBytes, SymbolicPolicy, SymbolicStepRequest};
+
+    fn symbolic_request() -> SymbolicRequest {
+        SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
+            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes([4; 32]),
+            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([5; 32]),
+            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes([6; 32]),
+            policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(16, vec![7, 8]),
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn symbolic_output() -> SymbolicOutput {
+        SymbolicOutput {
+            text_receipt_cid: Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_receipt_verifies_delivery() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: "vllm".to_string(),
+            method: "generate".to_string(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
+        };
+        let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
+        let receipt =
+            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+
+        verify_delivery(
+            DeliveryRequest::Opaque(&request),
+            DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&output),
+            &envelope,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn symbolic_receipt_verifies_delivery() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let request = symbolic_request();
+        let output = symbolic_output();
+        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]));
+        let receipt =
+            SignedEvidenceReceipt::<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence>::sign_symbolic(
+                &request, &output, evidence, &key,
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
+
+        verify_delivery(
+            DeliveryRequest::Symbolic(&request),
+            DeliveryOutput::Symbolic(&output),
+            &envelope,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn verify_delivery_rejects_wrong_output() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: "vllm".to_string(),
+            method: "generate".to_string(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
+        };
+        let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
+        let wrong = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"bye"}"#.to_vec());
+        let receipt =
+            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+
+        assert_eq!(
+            verify_delivery(
+                DeliveryRequest::Opaque(&request),
+                DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&wrong),
+                &envelope,
+            )
+            .unwrap_err(),
+            VerifyError::ResultCommitmentMismatch
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn receipt_commitment_excludes_signature() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: "vllm".to_string(),
+            method: "generate".to_string(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
+        };
+        let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
+        let receipt =
+            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+
+        let body_commitment = receipt.body().receipt_commitment().unwrap();
+        let mut changed_signature = *receipt.signature();
+        let mut bytes = *changed_signature.bytes();
+        bytes[0] ^= 0x01;
+        changed_signature = Signature::from_compact_secp256k1(bytes);
+        let rebuilt = SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody> {
+            body: receipt.body().clone(),
+            signature: changed_signature,
+            public_key: *receipt.public_key(),
+        };
+
+        assert_eq!(
+            body_commitment,
+            rebuilt.body().receipt_commitment().unwrap()
+        );
+        assert!(rebuilt.verify().is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn receipt_envelope_round_trips_through_dag_cbor() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: "vllm".to_string(),
+            method: "generate".to_string(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
+        };
+        let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
+        let receipt =
+            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+
+        let bytes = crate::canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).unwrap();
+        let decoded: ReceiptEnvelope = crate::decode_dag_cbor(&bytes).unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(decoded, envelope);
+        verify_receipt(&decoded).unwrap();
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/scheme.rs b/crates/core/src/scheme.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6b1d1eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/scheme.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+use crate::{Commitment, SchemeId};
+
+pub trait CommitmentScheme {
+    type Request;
+    type Output;
+
+    const SCHEME: SchemeId;
+
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment;
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment;
+}
+
+pub trait EvidencedScheme: CommitmentScheme {
+    type Evidence;
+
+    fn commit_evidence(evidence: &Self::Evidence) -> Commitment;
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/mod.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/mod.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ac8b1a2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/mod.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+pub mod opaque;
+pub mod symbolic;
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4cee91c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,74 @@
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+use crate::{Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, JsonBytes, SchemeId, tags};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct OpaqueRequest {
+    pub service: String,
+    pub method: String,
+    pub payload: JsonBytes,
+}
+
+pub struct Opaque;
+
+impl CommitmentScheme for Opaque {
+    type Request = OpaqueRequest;
+    type Output = JsonBytes;
+
+    const SCHEME: SchemeId = SchemeId::Opaque;
+
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment {
+        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::request_bytes(request))
+    }
+
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment {
+        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::output_bytes(output))
+    }
+}
+
+impl Opaque {
+    pub fn request_bytes(request: &OpaqueRequest) -> Vec<u8> {
+        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
+        encoder.array(4);
+        encoder.str(tags::OPAQUE_REQUEST_V1);
+        encoder.str(&request.service);
+        encoder.str(&request.method);
+        encoder.bytes(request.payload.as_bytes());
+        encoder.into_bytes()
+    }
+
+    pub fn output_bytes(output: &JsonBytes) -> Vec<u8> {
+        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
+        encoder.array(2);
+        encoder.str(tags::OPAQUE_RESULT_V1);
+        encoder.bytes(output.as_bytes());
+        encoder.into_bytes()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_json_bytes_commit_exactly() {
+        let a = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"temp":0.7}"#.to_vec());
+        let b = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"temp": 0.7}"#.to_vec());
+        assert_ne!(Opaque::commit_output(&a), Opaque::commit_output(&b));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_request_schema_separates_identical_payload_from_output() {
+        let payload = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"x":1}"#.to_vec());
+        let request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: "svc".to_string(),
+            method: "run".to_string(),
+            payload: payload.clone(),
+        };
+
+        assert_ne!(
+            Opaque::commit_request(&request),
+            Opaque::commit_output(&payload)
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..585a087
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+use crate::{
+    Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, Digest, EvidencedScheme, SchemeId, tags,
+};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum SymbolicRequest {
+    Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest),
+    Step(SymbolicStepRequest),
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SymbolicGenesisRequest {
+    pub binding_cid: Digest,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SymbolicStepRequest {
+    pub binding_cid: Digest,
+    pub previous_execution_cid: Digest,
+    pub input_tokens_cid: Digest,
+    pub policy: SymbolicPolicy,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SymbolicPolicy {
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
+}
+
+impl SymbolicPolicy {
+    pub fn new(max_new_tokens: u32, mut stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>) -> Self {
+        stop_token_ids.sort_unstable();
+        stop_token_ids.dedup();
+        Self {
+            max_new_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn encode(&self, encoder: &mut DagCborEncoder) {
+        encoder.array(3);
+        encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_POLICY_V1);
+        encoder.u64(self.max_new_tokens as u64);
+        encoder.array(self.stop_token_ids.len() as u64);
+        for token in &self.stop_token_ids {
+            encoder.i64(*token as i64);
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SymbolicOutput {
+    pub text_receipt_cid: Digest,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum SymbolicEvidence {
+    TextReceiptCid(Digest),
+}
+
+pub struct Symbolic;
+
+impl CommitmentScheme for Symbolic {
+    type Request = SymbolicRequest;
+    type Output = SymbolicOutput;
+
+    const SCHEME: SchemeId = SchemeId::Symbolic;
+
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment {
+        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::request_bytes(request))
+    }
+
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment {
+        Commitment::from_digest(output.text_receipt_cid)
+    }
+}
+
+impl EvidencedScheme for Symbolic {
+    type Evidence = SymbolicEvidence;
+
+    fn commit_evidence(evidence: &Self::Evidence) -> Commitment {
+        match evidence {
+            SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(cid) => Commitment::from_digest(*cid),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Symbolic {
+    /// Canonical request bytes matching catgrad-llm `TextExecution`.
+    ///
+    /// This preserves the important invariant that a symbolic request
+    /// commitment is the same 32-byte BLAKE3 address as the corresponding
+    /// `Cid<TextExecution>` artifact.
+    pub fn request_bytes(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<u8> {
+        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
+        match request {
+            SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
+                encoder.array(2);
+                encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_GENESIS_V1);
+                encoder.bytes(genesis.binding_cid.as_bytes());
+            }
+            SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
+                encoder.array(5);
+                encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_STEP_V1);
+                encoder.bytes(step.binding_cid.as_bytes());
+                encoder.bytes(step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes());
+                encoder.bytes(step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes());
+                step.policy.encode(&mut encoder);
+            }
+        }
+        encoder.into_bytes()
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/signature.rs b/crates/core/src/signature.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1e33fc9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/signature.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,357 @@
+use serde::de::{Error as DeError, Visitor};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Deserializer, Serialize, Serializer};
+use std::fmt;
+
+use k256::ecdsa::signature::hazmat::{PrehashSigner, PrehashVerifier};
+use k256::ecdsa::{Signature as K256Signature, SigningKey, VerifyingKey};
+
+use crate::digest::Digest;
+use crate::{hash_tuple, tags};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash)]
+#[repr(u8)]
+pub enum SignatureKind {
+    Secp256k1 = tags::SIGNATURE_SECP256K1,
+}
+
+impl SignatureKind {
+    pub const fn to_byte(self) -> u8 {
+        self as u8
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_byte(byte: u8) -> Result<Self, SignatureError> {
+        match byte {
+            tags::SIGNATURE_SECP256K1 => Ok(Self::Secp256k1),
+            _ => Err(SignatureError::UnknownSignatureKind(byte)),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Serialize for SignatureKind {
+    fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
+    where
+        S: Serializer,
+    {
+        serializer.serialize_u8(self.to_byte())
+    }
+}
+
+impl<'de> Deserialize<'de> for SignatureKind {
+    fn deserialize<D>(deserializer: D) -> Result<Self, D::Error>
+    where
+        D: Deserializer<'de>,
+    {
+        struct KindVisitor;
+
+        impl Visitor<'_> for KindVisitor {
+            type Value = SignatureKind;
+
+            fn expecting(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+                f.write_str("a one-byte signature kind")
+            }
+
+            fn visit_u8<E>(self, v: u8) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+            where
+                E: DeError,
+            {
+                SignatureKind::from_byte(v).map_err(E::custom)
+            }
+
+            fn visit_u64<E>(self, v: u64) -> Result<Self::Value, E>
+            where
+                E: DeError,
+            {
+                let byte = u8::try_from(v).map_err(E::custom)?;
+                self.visit_u8(byte)
+            }
+        }
+
+        deserializer.deserialize_u8(KindVisitor)
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct PublicKey {
+    kind: SignatureKind,
+    bytes: [u8; 33],
+}
+
+impl PublicKey {
+    pub const LEN: usize = 33;
+
+    pub const fn from_compressed_sec1(bytes: [u8; Self::LEN]) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            kind: SignatureKind::Secp256k1,
+            bytes,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub const fn kind(&self) -> SignatureKind {
+        self.kind
+    }
+
+    pub const fn bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Self::LEN] {
+        &self.bytes
+    }
+
+    pub fn verifying_key(&self) -> Result<VerifyingKey, SignatureError> {
+        match self.kind {
+            SignatureKind::Secp256k1 => {
+                VerifyingKey::from_sec1_bytes(&self.bytes).map_err(SignatureError::from)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for PublicKey {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("PublicKey")
+            .field("kind", &self.kind)
+            .field("producer_id", &ProducerId::from_public_key(self))
+            .finish()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Serialize for PublicKey {
+    fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
+    where
+        S: Serializer,
+    {
+        (&self.kind, serde_bytes::Bytes::new(&self.bytes)).serialize(serializer)
+    }
+}
+
+impl<'de> Deserialize<'de> for PublicKey {
+    fn deserialize<D>(deserializer: D) -> Result<Self, D::Error>
+    where
+        D: Deserializer<'de>,
+    {
+        let (kind, bytes): (SignatureKind, serde_bytes::ByteBuf) =
+            Deserialize::deserialize(deserializer)?;
+        if kind != SignatureKind::Secp256k1 {
+            return Err(D::Error::custom("unsupported public key kind"));
+        }
+        let bytes: [u8; Self::LEN] = bytes.into_vec().try_into().map_err(|bytes: Vec<u8>| {
+            D::Error::custom(format!("public key must be 33 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
+        })?;
+        Ok(Self { kind, bytes })
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub struct Signature {
+    kind: SignatureKind,
+    bytes: [u8; 64],
+}
+
+impl Signature {
+    pub const LEN: usize = 64;
+
+    pub const fn from_compact_secp256k1(bytes: [u8; Self::LEN]) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            kind: SignatureKind::Secp256k1,
+            bytes,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub const fn kind(&self) -> SignatureKind {
+        self.kind
+    }
+
+    pub const fn bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Self::LEN] {
+        &self.bytes
+    }
+
+    fn as_k256(&self) -> Result<K256Signature, SignatureError> {
+        match self.kind {
+            SignatureKind::Secp256k1 => {
+                let sig = K256Signature::from_slice(&self.bytes).map_err(SignatureError::from)?;
+                if sig.normalize_s().is_some() {
+                    return Err(SignatureError::HighS);
+                }
+                Ok(sig)
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for Signature {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_struct("Signature")
+            .field("kind", &self.kind)
+            .finish_non_exhaustive()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Serialize for Signature {
+    fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
+    where
+        S: Serializer,
+    {
+        (&self.kind, serde_bytes::Bytes::new(&self.bytes)).serialize(serializer)
+    }
+}
+
+impl<'de> Deserialize<'de> for Signature {
+    fn deserialize<D>(deserializer: D) -> Result<Self, D::Error>
+    where
+        D: Deserializer<'de>,
+    {
+        let (kind, bytes): (SignatureKind, serde_bytes::ByteBuf) =
+            Deserialize::deserialize(deserializer)?;
+        if kind != SignatureKind::Secp256k1 {
+            return Err(D::Error::custom("unsupported signature kind"));
+        }
+        let bytes: [u8; Self::LEN] = bytes.into_vec().try_into().map_err(|bytes: Vec<u8>| {
+            D::Error::custom(format!("signature must be 64 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
+        })?;
+        Ok(Self { kind, bytes })
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ProducerId(Digest);
+
+impl ProducerId {
+    pub fn from_public_key(public_key: &PublicKey) -> Self {
+        let kind = [public_key.kind().to_byte()];
+        Self(hash_tuple(
+            tags::PRODUCER_ID_V1,
+            &[&kind, public_key.bytes()],
+        ))
+    }
+
+    pub const fn digest(&self) -> Digest {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    pub const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
+        self.0.as_bytes()
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for ProducerId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        f.debug_tuple("ProducerId").field(&self.0).finish()
+    }
+}
+
+pub struct ProducerSigningKey {
+    inner: SigningKey,
+}
+
+impl ProducerSigningKey {
+    pub fn generate() -> Self {
+        let inner = SigningKey::random(&mut k256::elliptic_curve::rand_core::OsRng);
+        Self { inner }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_secret_bytes(bytes: [u8; 32]) -> Result<Self, SignatureError> {
+        let field_bytes = k256::FieldBytes::from(bytes);
+        let inner = SigningKey::from_bytes(&field_bytes).map_err(SignatureError::from)?;
+        Ok(Self { inner })
+    }
+
+    pub fn public_key(&self) -> PublicKey {
+        let verifying_key = self.inner.verifying_key();
+        let point = verifying_key.to_encoded_point(true);
+        let bytes: [u8; PublicKey::LEN] = point
+            .as_bytes()
+            .try_into()
+            .expect("compressed secp256k1 public key is 33 bytes");
+        PublicKey::from_compressed_sec1(bytes)
+    }
+
+    pub fn producer_id(&self) -> ProducerId {
+        ProducerId::from_public_key(&self.public_key())
+    }
+
+    pub fn sign_digest(&self, digest: Digest) -> Result<Signature, SignatureError> {
+        let signature: K256Signature = self.inner.sign_prehash(digest.as_bytes())?;
+        let signature = signature.normalize_s().unwrap_or(signature);
+        Ok(Signature::from_compact_secp256k1(
+            signature.to_bytes().into(),
+        ))
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn deterministic_for_tests() -> Self {
+        Self::from_secret_bytes([1; 32]).expect("valid deterministic test key")
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn verify_digest_signature(
+    public_key: &PublicKey,
+    signature: &Signature,
+    digest: Digest,
+) -> Result<(), SignatureError> {
+    if public_key.kind() != signature.kind() {
+        return Err(SignatureError::KindMismatch {
+            public_key: public_key.kind(),
+            signature: signature.kind(),
+        });
+    }
+
+    let verifying_key = public_key.verifying_key()?;
+    let signature = signature.as_k256()?;
+    verifying_key.verify_prehash(digest.as_bytes(), &signature)?;
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum SignatureError {
+    #[error("unknown signature kind byte 0x{0:02x}")]
+    UnknownSignatureKind(u8),
+    #[error("public key kind {public_key:?} does not match signature kind {signature:?}")]
+    KindMismatch {
+        public_key: SignatureKind,
+        signature: SignatureKind,
+    },
+    #[error("secp256k1 signature is not normalized to low-S form")]
+    HighS,
+    #[error("secp256k1 error: {0}")]
+    Secp256k1(String),
+}
+
+impl From<k256::ecdsa::Error> for SignatureError {
+    fn from(error: k256::ecdsa::Error) -> Self {
+        Self::Secp256k1(error.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+impl From<k256::elliptic_curve::Error> for SignatureError {
+    fn from(error: k256::elliptic_curve::Error) -> Self {
+        Self::Secp256k1(error.to_string())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn secp256k1_sign_verify_round_trip() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let digest = hash_tuple("test.digest", &[b"payload"]);
+        let signature = key.sign_digest(digest).unwrap();
+        verify_digest_signature(&key.public_key(), &signature, digest).unwrap();
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn invalid_signature_fails() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        let digest = hash_tuple("test.digest", &[b"payload"]);
+        let mut signature = key.sign_digest(digest).unwrap();
+        signature.bytes[0] ^= 0x01;
+        assert!(verify_digest_signature(&key.public_key(), &signature, digest).is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn producer_id_is_stable() {
+        let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
+        assert_eq!(
+            ProducerId::from_public_key(&key.public_key()),
+            key.producer_id()
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/core/src/tags.rs b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e137979
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+pub const HASH_TUPLE_V1: &str = "hellas.hash_tuple.v1";
+pub const RECEIPT_SIGNATURE_V1: &str = "hellas.commitment.receipt.v1";
+pub const PRODUCER_ID_V1: &str = "hellas.producer_id.v1";
+
+pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_GENESIS_V1: &str = "hellas.text_execution.genesis.v1";
+pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_STEP_V1: &str = "hellas.text_execution.step.v1";
+pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_POLICY_V1: &str = "hellas.text_policy.v1";
+pub const OPAQUE_REQUEST_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.request.v1";
+pub const OPAQUE_RESULT_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.result.v1";
+pub const RECEIPT_BODY_V1: &str = "hellas.receipt.body.v1";
+pub const EVIDENCED_RECEIPT_BODY_V1: &str = "hellas.receipt.evidenced_body.v1";
+
+pub const SCHEME_SYMBOLIC: u8 = 0x00;
+pub const SCHEME_OPAQUE: u8 = 0x01;
+pub const SCHEME_ZKTLS: u8 = 0x02;
+
+pub const SIGNATURE_SECP256K1: u8 = 0x00;
diff --git a/crates/core/src/value.rs b/crates/core/src/value.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..855c8c5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/core/src/value.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+use serde::Serialize;
+use serde::de::DeserializeOwned;
+
+pub type DagCborEncodeError = serde_ipld_dagcbor::EncodeError<std::collections::TryReserveError>;
+pub type DagCborDecodeError = serde_ipld_dagcbor::DecodeError<std::convert::Infallible>;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, serde::Deserialize)]
+pub struct JsonBytes(#[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] pub Vec<u8>);
+
+impl JsonBytes {
+    pub fn new(bytes: Vec<u8>) -> Self {
+        Self(bytes)
+    }
+
+    pub fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8] {
+        &self.0
+    }
+
+    pub fn into_bytes(self) -> Vec<u8> {
+        self.0
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn canonical_dag_cbor<T: Serialize>(value: &T) -> Result<Vec<u8>, DagCborEncodeError> {
+    serde_ipld_dagcbor::to_vec(value)
+}
+
+pub fn decode_dag_cbor<T: DeserializeOwned>(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<T, DagCborDecodeError> {
+    serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(bytes)
+}
+
+/// Minimal strict DAG-CBOR encoder for commitment blobs whose byte layout is
+/// part of the protocol. Use this when serde's struct/enum representation would
+/// obscure the exact canonical preimage.
+pub struct DagCborEncoder {
+    bytes: Vec<u8>,
+}
+
+impl DagCborEncoder {
+    pub fn new() -> Self {
+        Self { bytes: Vec::new() }
+    }
+
+    pub fn into_bytes(self) -> Vec<u8> {
+        self.bytes
+    }
+
+    pub fn array(&mut self, len: u64) {
+        self.header(4, len);
+    }
+
+    pub fn bytes(&mut self, value: &[u8]) {
+        self.header(2, value.len() as u64);
+        self.bytes.extend_from_slice(value);
+    }
+
+    pub fn str(&mut self, value: &str) {
+        self.header(3, value.len() as u64);
+        self.bytes.extend_from_slice(value.as_bytes());
+    }
+
+    pub fn u64(&mut self, value: u64) {
+        self.header(0, value);
+    }
+
+    pub fn i64(&mut self, value: i64) {
+        if value >= 0 {
+            self.header(0, value as u64);
+        } else {
+            self.header(1, (-1_i128 - value as i128) as u64);
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn header(&mut self, major: u8, value: u64) {
+        let major = major << 5;
+        match value {
+            0..=23 => self.bytes.push(major | value as u8),
+            24..=0xff => self.bytes.extend_from_slice(&[major | 24, value as u8]),
+            0x100..=0xffff => {
+                self.bytes.push(major | 25);
+                self.bytes.extend_from_slice(&(value as u16).to_be_bytes());
+            }
+            0x1_0000..=0xffff_ffff => {
+                self.bytes.push(major | 26);
+                self.bytes.extend_from_slice(&(value as u32).to_be_bytes());
+            }
+            _ => {
+                self.bytes.push(major | 27);
+                self.bytes.extend_from_slice(&value.to_be_bytes());
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Default for DagCborEncoder {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::new()
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index fef81b1..18dcccd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@ candle-cuda = ["candle", "catgrad/cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["candle", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
+hellas-core.workspace = true
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["execute", "courtesy", "server"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
@@ -25,8 +27,13 @@ catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
+iroh-blobs = { workspace = true }
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
+half = { workspace = true }
+serde = { workspace = true }
+serde_bytes = { workspace = true }
+serde_ipld_dagcbor = { workspace = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
 prometheus-client = "0.24"
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..74c30cf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,453 @@
+//! Content-addressed artifact boundary for symbolic execution.
+//!
+//! Symbolic protocol requests name only CIDs. This module is the executor-local
+//! boundary that verifies bytes against those CIDs before any future resolver
+//! (iroh-blobs, local disk, HTTP, etc.) hands them to catgrad.
+
+use std::collections::{BTreeMap, HashMap};
+use std::fmt;
+use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
+
+use catgrad::category::core::{Dtype, Shape};
+use hellas_core::Digest;
+#[cfg(test)]
+use hellas_core::SymbolicRequest;
+use iroh_blobs::Hash as IrohBlobHash;
+use serde::Deserialize;
+
+const PROGRAM_BINDING_SCHEMA: &str = "hellas.program_binding.v1";
+const TENSOR_SCHEMA: &str = "hellas.tensor.v1";
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash)]
+pub(crate) struct ArtifactId(Digest);
+
+impl ArtifactId {
+    pub(crate) const fn from_digest(digest: Digest) -> Self {
+        Self(digest)
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn from_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
+        Self(Digest::hash(bytes))
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) const fn digest(self) -> Digest {
+        self.0
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
+        self.0.as_bytes()
+    }
+
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
+    pub(crate) fn to_iroh_hash(self) -> IrohBlobHash {
+        IrohBlobHash::from_bytes(self.0.into_bytes())
+    }
+
+    #[allow(dead_code)]
+    pub(crate) fn from_iroh_hash(hash: IrohBlobHash) -> Self {
+        Self(Digest::from_bytes(*hash.as_bytes()))
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Debug for ArtifactId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        fmt::Display::fmt(self, f)
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for ArtifactId {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        for byte in self.0.as_bytes() {
+            write!(f, "{byte:02x}")?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub(crate) struct Artifact {
+    id: ArtifactId,
+    bytes: Arc<[u8]>,
+}
+
+impl Artifact {
+    pub(crate) fn from_verified_bytes(
+        expected: ArtifactId,
+        bytes: impl Into<Vec<u8>>,
+    ) -> Result<Self, ArtifactError> {
+        let bytes = bytes.into();
+        let actual = ArtifactId::from_bytes(&bytes);
+        if actual != expected {
+            return Err(ArtifactError::HashMismatch { expected, actual });
+        }
+        Ok(Self {
+            id: expected,
+            bytes: Arc::from(bytes.into_boxed_slice()),
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) const fn id(&self) -> ArtifactId {
+        self.id
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn bytes(&self) -> &[u8] {
+        &self.bytes
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, thiserror::Error)]
+pub(crate) enum ArtifactError {
+    #[error("artifact {id} is missing")]
+    Missing { id: ArtifactId },
+    #[error("artifact hash mismatch: expected {expected}, got {actual}")]
+    HashMismatch {
+        expected: ArtifactId,
+        actual: ArtifactId,
+    },
+    #[error("artifact store error: {0}")]
+    Store(String),
+    #[error("invalid artifact {id}: {reason}")]
+    Invalid { id: ArtifactId, reason: String },
+}
+
+pub(crate) trait ArtifactResolver: Send + Sync {
+    fn resolve(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<Artifact, ArtifactError>;
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Default)]
+pub(crate) struct InMemoryArtifactStore {
+    inner: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<ArtifactId, Arc<[u8]>>>>,
+}
+
+impl InMemoryArtifactStore {
+    pub(crate) fn insert_verified_bytes(
+        &self,
+        expected: ArtifactId,
+        bytes: impl Into<Vec<u8>>,
+    ) -> Result<ArtifactId, ArtifactError> {
+        let artifact = Artifact::from_verified_bytes(expected, bytes)?;
+        let mut inner = self
+            .inner
+            .lock()
+            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
+        inner.insert(artifact.id, artifact.bytes);
+        Ok(expected)
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) fn contains(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<bool, ArtifactError> {
+        let inner = self
+            .inner
+            .lock()
+            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
+        Ok(inner.contains_key(&id))
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn missing_for_symbolic_request(
+        &self,
+        request: &SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ArtifactError> {
+        let mut missing = Vec::new();
+        for id in symbolic_request_artifacts(request) {
+            if !self.contains(id)? {
+                missing.push(id);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(missing)
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn missing_for_symbolic_request_transitive(
+        &self,
+        request: &SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ArtifactError> {
+        use std::collections::BTreeSet;
+
+        let mut required = BTreeSet::new();
+        for id in symbolic_request_artifacts(request) {
+            required.insert(id);
+        }
+
+        for binding_id in symbolic_request_binding_artifacts(request) {
+            let Ok(binding_artifact) = self.resolve(binding_id) else {
+                continue;
+            };
+            let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)?;
+            required.insert(binding.program);
+            required.extend(binding.parameters.values().copied());
+        }
+
+        let mut missing = Vec::new();
+        for id in required {
+            if !self.contains(id)? {
+                missing.push(id);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(missing)
+    }
+}
+
+impl ArtifactResolver for InMemoryArtifactStore {
+    fn resolve(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<Artifact, ArtifactError> {
+        let inner = self
+            .inner
+            .lock()
+            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
+        let bytes = inner
+            .get(&id)
+            .cloned()
+            .ok_or(ArtifactError::Missing { id })?;
+        Ok(Artifact { id, bytes })
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_artifacts(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<ArtifactId> {
+    use std::collections::BTreeSet;
+
+    let mut ids = BTreeSet::new();
+    match request {
+        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
+            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(genesis.binding_cid));
+        }
+        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
+            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
+            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid));
+        }
+    }
+    ids.into_iter().collect()
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+fn symbolic_request_binding_artifacts(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<ArtifactId> {
+    use std::collections::BTreeSet;
+
+    let mut ids = BTreeSet::new();
+    match request {
+        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
+            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(genesis.binding_cid));
+        }
+        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
+            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
+        }
+    }
+    ids.into_iter().collect()
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct ProgramBindingArtifact {
+    pub(crate) program: ArtifactId,
+    pub(crate) parameters: BTreeMap<String, ArtifactId>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub(crate) struct TensorArtifact {
+    pub(crate) dtype: Dtype,
+    pub(crate) shape: Shape,
+    pub(crate) data: Vec<u8>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Deserialize)]
+struct ProgramBindingWire(
+    String,
+    #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>,
+    Vec<ProgramBindingParameterWire>,
+);
+
+#[derive(Deserialize)]
+struct ProgramBindingParameterWire(String, #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>);
+
+#[derive(Deserialize)]
+struct TensorWire(
+    String,
+    String,
+    Vec<u64>,
+    #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>,
+);
+
+pub(crate) fn decode_program_binding_artifact(
+    artifact: &Artifact,
+) -> Result<ProgramBindingArtifact, ArtifactError> {
+    let ProgramBindingWire(schema, program, parameters) =
+        serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(artifact.bytes()).map_err(|error| {
+            ArtifactError::Invalid {
+                id: artifact.id(),
+                reason: format!("invalid program binding DAG-CBOR: {error}"),
+            }
+        })?;
+    if schema != PROGRAM_BINDING_SCHEMA {
+        return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
+            id: artifact.id(),
+            reason: format!("unknown program binding schema {schema:?}"),
+        });
+    }
+    let program = artifact_id_from_wire_cid(artifact.id(), "program", program)?;
+    let mut parameter_map = BTreeMap::new();
+    for ProgramBindingParameterWire(path, tensor) in parameters {
+        let tensor = artifact_id_from_wire_cid(artifact.id(), "parameter tensor", tensor)?;
+        if parameter_map.insert(path.clone(), tensor).is_some() {
+            return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
+                id: artifact.id(),
+                reason: format!("duplicate parameter path {path:?}"),
+            });
+        }
+    }
+    Ok(ProgramBindingArtifact {
+        program,
+        parameters: parameter_map,
+    })
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn decode_tensor_artifact(artifact: &Artifact) -> Result<TensorArtifact, ArtifactError> {
+    let TensorWire(schema, dtype, shape, data) = serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(artifact.bytes())
+        .map_err(|error| ArtifactError::Invalid {
+        id: artifact.id(),
+        reason: format!("invalid tensor DAG-CBOR: {error}"),
+    })?;
+    if schema != TENSOR_SCHEMA {
+        return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
+            id: artifact.id(),
+            reason: format!("unknown tensor schema {schema:?}"),
+        });
+    }
+    let dtype = dtype.parse().map_err(|reason| ArtifactError::Invalid {
+        id: artifact.id(),
+        reason,
+    })?;
+    let shape = shape
+        .into_iter()
+        .map(|dim| {
+            usize::try_from(dim).map_err(|error| ArtifactError::Invalid {
+                id: artifact.id(),
+                reason: format!("tensor dimension {dim} does not fit usize: {error}"),
+            })
+        })
+        .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+    Ok(TensorArtifact {
+        dtype,
+        shape: Shape(shape),
+        data,
+    })
+}
+
+fn artifact_id_from_wire_cid(
+    source: ArtifactId,
+    field: &str,
+    bytes: Vec<u8>,
+) -> Result<ArtifactId, ArtifactError> {
+    let digest = bytes
+        .try_into()
+        .map_err(|bytes: Vec<u8>| ArtifactError::Invalid {
+            id: source,
+            reason: format!("{field} CID must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()),
+        })?;
+    Ok(ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes(digest)))
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use catgrad::cid::{Cid, Tensor, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
+    use catgrad::path::path;
+    use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+    use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding};
+    use hellas_core::{SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicStepRequest};
+
+    #[test]
+    fn artifact_id_matches_iroh_blob_hash() {
+        let bytes = b"canonical artifact bytes";
+        let id = ArtifactId::from_bytes(bytes);
+        let iroh = IrohBlobHash::new(bytes);
+
+        assert_eq!(id.to_iroh_hash(), iroh);
+        assert_eq!(ArtifactId::from_iroh_hash(iroh), id);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn store_rejects_hash_mismatches() {
+        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
+        let expected = ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([1; 32]));
+        let err = store
+            .insert_verified_bytes(expected, b"not those bytes".to_vec())
+            .expect_err("hash mismatch should be rejected");
+
+        assert!(matches!(err, ArtifactError::HashMismatch { .. }));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn symbolic_artifact_list_is_deduplicated() {
+        let request = SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
+            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes([1; 32]),
+            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([2; 32]),
+            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes([3; 32]),
+            policy: hellas_core::SymbolicPolicy::new(4, vec![1, 2]),
+        });
+
+        let ids = symbolic_request_artifacts(&request);
+        assert_eq!(ids.len(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn missing_for_symbolic_request_reports_absent_cids() {
+        let present = Digest::hash(b"present");
+        let missing = Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]);
+        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
+        store
+            .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_digest(present), b"present".to_vec())
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let request = SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
+            binding_cid: missing,
+        });
+
+        assert_eq!(
+            store.missing_for_symbolic_request(&request).unwrap(),
+            vec![ArtifactId::from_digest(missing)]
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn transitive_missing_includes_program_and_parameter_cids_from_binding() {
+        let mut parameters = BTreeMap::new();
+        let parameter = Cid::<Tensor>::from_bytes([3; 32]);
+        parameters.insert(path(vec!["layer", "weight"]).unwrap(), parameter);
+        let binding = ProgramBinding::new(Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([2; 32]), parameters);
+        let binding_bytes = binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes();
+        let binding_id = ArtifactId::from_bytes(&binding_bytes);
+        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
+        store
+            .insert_verified_bytes(binding_id, binding_bytes)
+            .expect("binding insert");
+
+        let request = SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
+            binding_cid: binding_id.digest(),
+        });
+        let missing = store
+            .missing_for_symbolic_request_transitive(&request)
+            .expect("transitive lookup");
+
+        assert_eq!(
+            missing,
+            vec![
+                ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([2; 32])),
+                ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([3; 32])),
+            ]
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn decode_tensor_artifact_reads_canonical_tensor_blob() {
+        let mut raw = Vec::new();
+        raw.extend_from_slice(&7_u32.to_le_bytes());
+        raw.extend_from_slice(&9_u32.to_le_bytes());
+        let bytes = tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(Dtype::U32, &Shape(vec![1, 2]), &raw);
+        let artifact = Artifact::from_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&bytes), bytes)
+            .expect("verified tensor");
+
+        let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&artifact).expect("decode tensor");
+        assert_eq!(tensor.dtype, Dtype::U32);
+        assert_eq!(tensor.shape, Shape(vec![1, 2]));
+        assert_eq!(tensor.data, raw);
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 4542ea6..97f381e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,8 +1,14 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecuteOutcome;
-use crate::state::new_execution_id;
+use crate::state::{QuoteKind, new_execution_id};
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
+use hellas_core::{
+    Opaque, ReceiptBody, ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor,
+};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, WorkFinished,
+    work_event,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
@@ -20,76 +26,145 @@ const PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY: usize = 64;
 impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_execute(
         &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError> {
-        let quote_id = request.quote_id;
-        let stream_batch_size = request.stream_batch_size.unwrap_or(1).max(1);
+        let request_commitment = request.request_commitment;
+        let stream_batch_size = 1;
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
-        let quote = self.store.get_quote(&quote_id, Instant::now())?.clone();
-        let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
-            commitment_id: *quote.start.commitment_id.as_bytes(),
-        };
-
-        let stat_prompt = quote.invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
-        let stat_cached_output = quote
-            .start
-            .cached
-            .as_ref()
-            .map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len() as u64);
-
-        let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
-        let execution_id = new_execution_id();
-        let (sender, receiver) = mpsc::channel(PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY);
-        let job = ExecuteJob {
-            execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
-            model_id: model_id.clone(),
-            invocation: quote.invocation.clone(),
-            execution: quote.execution.clone(),
-            start: quote.start.clone(),
-            stream_batch_size,
-            accepted_at: Instant::now(),
-            cancel: CancellationToken::new(),
-            sender,
-            metrics: Arc::clone(&self.metrics),
-        };
-
-        let queued = match self.try_start_execution(job) {
-            Ok(()) => false,
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
-                if self.pending_executions.len() >= self.queue_capacity {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::QueueFull {
-                        capacity: self.queue_capacity,
-                    });
-                }
-                self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
-                true
+        let quote = self
+            .store
+            .get_quote(&request_commitment, Instant::now())?
+            .clone();
+        match quote.kind {
+            QuoteKind::Symbolic {
+                symbolic_request,
+                invocation,
+                execution,
+                start,
+            } => {
+                let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
+                    commitment_id: *start.commitment_id.as_bytes(),
+                };
+
+                let stat_prompt = invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
+                let stat_cached_output = start
+                    .cached
+                    .as_ref()
+                    .map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len() as u64);
+
+                let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
+                let execution_id = new_execution_id();
+                let (sender, receiver) = mpsc::channel(PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY);
+                let job = ExecuteJob {
+                    execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
+                    model_id: model_id.clone(),
+                    symbolic_request,
+                    invocation,
+                    execution,
+                    start: start.clone(),
+                    stream_batch_size,
+                    accepted_at: Instant::now(),
+                    cancel: CancellationToken::new(),
+                    sender,
+                    metrics: Arc::clone(&self.metrics),
+                    producer_key: Arc::clone(&self.producer_key),
+                };
+
+                let queued = match self.try_start_execution(job) {
+                    Ok(()) => false,
+                    Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
+                        if self.pending_executions.len() >= self.queue_capacity {
+                            return Err(ExecutorError::QueueFull {
+                                capacity: self.queue_capacity,
+                            });
+                        }
+                        self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
+                        true
+                    }
+                    Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => return Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
+                };
+
+                // Counters update after the queue accepts the job — no rollback path.
+                self.metrics.record_execution_started(
+                    &model_id,
+                    stat_prompt,
+                    /* cached_prompt= */ 0,
+                    stat_cached_output,
+                    /* prefill= */ stat_prompt,
+                );
+                let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&request_commitment);
+
+                info!(
+                    %execution_id,
+                    request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
+                    commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
+                    queued,
+                    queue_len = self.pending_executions.len(),
+                    "accepted symbolic execution"
+                );
+
+                Ok(ExecuteOutcome {
+                    provenance,
+                    events: receiver,
+                })
             }
-            Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => return Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
-        };
-
-        // Counters update after the queue accepts the job — no rollback path.
-        self.metrics.record_execution_started(
-            &model_id,
-            stat_prompt,
-            /* cached_prompt= */ 0,
-            stat_cached_output,
-            /* prefill= */ stat_prompt,
-        );
-        let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&quote_id);
-
-        info!(
-            %execution_id,
-            %quote_id,
-            commitment_id = %quote.start.commitment_id,
-            queued,
-            queue_len = self.pending_executions.len(),
-            "accepted execution"
-        );
-
-        Ok(ExecuteOutcome {
-            provenance,
-            events: receiver,
-        })
+            QuoteKind::Opaque { request, output } => {
+                let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
+                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes(),
+                };
+                let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
+                let execution_id = new_execution_id();
+                let total_units = output.as_bytes().len() as u64;
+                let receipt = SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(
+                    &request,
+                    &output,
+                    &self.producer_key,
+                )
+                .map_err(|err| {
+                    ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("opaque receipt signing failed: {err}"))
+                })?;
+                let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt))
+                    .map_err(|err| {
+                        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+                            "opaque receipt encoding failed: {err}"
+                        ))
+                    })?;
+                let (sender, receiver) = mpsc::channel(PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY);
+                sender
+                    .send(Ok(WorkEvent {
+                        kind: Some(work_event::Kind::Finished(WorkFinished {
+                            output: output.into_bytes(),
+                            receipt: Some(PbReceiptEnvelope {
+                                dag_cbor: receipt_dag_cbor,
+                            }),
+                            status: FinishStatus::EndOfSequence as i32,
+                            total_units,
+                        })),
+                    }))
+                    .await
+                    .map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?;
+
+                self.metrics.record_execution_started(
+                    &model_id, /* prompt= */ 0, /* cached_prompt= */ 0,
+                    /* cached_output= */ 0, /* prefill= */ 0,
+                );
+                self.metrics
+                    .record_execution_completed(&model_id, total_units);
+                let _ = self.store.remove_quote(&request_commitment);
+
+                info!(
+                    %execution_id,
+                    request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
+                    total_units,
+                    "accepted opaque execution"
+                );
+
+                Ok(ExecuteOutcome {
+                    provenance,
+                    events: receiver,
+                })
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     fn try_start_execution(&mut self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), StartExecutionError> {
@@ -126,6 +201,15 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
+fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
+    let mut out = String::with_capacity(bytes.len() * 2);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        use std::fmt::Write as _;
+        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
+    }
+    out
+}
+
 enum StartExecutionError {
     Busy(ExecuteJob),
     Closed,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 8b14bc4..4607049 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -4,16 +4,18 @@ mod quote;
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests;
 
+use crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore;
 use crate::backend;
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::programs;
 use crate::state::ExecutorState;
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use std::collections::VecDeque;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
@@ -24,15 +26,20 @@ pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) store: ExecutorState,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
+    pub(super) artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore,
+    pub(super) symbolic_contexts: HashMap<
+        catgrad::cid::Cid<catgrad::runtime::ProgramBinding>,
+        Arc<programs::ExecutionContext>,
+    >,
     pub(super) programs: programs::Cache,
     pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
     pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     pub(super) metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+    pub(super) producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
     /// Dtypes this executor will accept. The first entry is the *preferred*
     /// dtype, used whenever the executor itself constructs a program (e.g.
     /// the `QuotePromptRequest` convenience path or `handle_preload`, which
-    /// don't carry a wire dtype). Other entries are also accepted for any
-    /// `GetQuoteRequest` whose program bytes name them.
+    /// don't carry a wire dtype).
     pub(super) supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
 }
 
@@ -70,10 +77,13 @@ impl Executor {
             store: ExecutorState::new(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
+            artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore::default(),
+            symbolic_contexts: HashMap::new(),
             programs: programs::Cache::new(download_policy),
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
             metrics,
+            producer_key: Arc::new(ProducerSigningKey::generate()),
             supported_dtypes,
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());
@@ -96,6 +106,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_prompt(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::QuotePreparedText { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_prepared_text(request).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_chat_prompt(request).await);
                 }
@@ -127,7 +140,7 @@ impl Executor {
                     }));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetModelStatsResponse {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(hellas_pb::hellas::GetModelStatsResponse {
                         stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&request.model_id)),
                         model_id: request.model_id,
                     }));
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index b00c1c0..f3c903c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,21 +1,42 @@
+use crate::artifacts::{
+    ArtifactId, ArtifactResolver, ProgramBindingArtifact, TensorArtifact,
+    decode_program_binding_artifact, decode_tensor_artifact,
+};
+use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
 use crate::inputs::{EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Status, is_cached_locally};
-use crate::state::{QuotePlan, QuoteRecord};
+use crate::programs::ExecutionContext;
+use crate::state::{
+    Invocation, QuoteKind, QuotePlan, QuoteRecord, symbolic_request_from_pb,
+    symbolic_request_from_text_execution, symbolic_request_to_pb,
+};
+use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
+use catgrad::cid::{Cid, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
+use catgrad::interpreter::{self, TaggedTensor};
+use catgrad::path::Path;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextPolicy;
+use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextPolicy, TextReceipt};
 use catgrad_llm::types;
+use hellas_core::{
+    CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
+    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
+};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    CreateTicketRequest, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+    QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, Ticket, work_request,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
-    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
-};
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
+use std::collections::{BTreeMap, BTreeSet};
 use std::str::FromStr;
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::Executor;
-use crate::executor::QuoteOutcome;
+use crate::executor::TicketOutcome;
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
@@ -84,12 +105,32 @@ impl Executor {
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
         &mut self,
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
+        match work_request_from_ticket_request(request)? {
+            TicketWorkRequest::Symbolic(symbolic) => {
+                let symbolic = symbolic_request_from_pb(symbolic)?;
+                let missing = self.missing_for_symbolic_quote(&symbolic)?;
+                if !missing.is_empty() {
+                    return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                        "missing symbolic artifacts: {}",
+                        format_missing_artifacts(&missing)
+                    )));
+                }
+                self.quote_cid_only_symbolic(symbolic)
+            }
+            TicketWorkRequest::Opaque(opaque) => self.quote_opaque(opaque),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prepared_text(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
         let plan_start = Instant::now();
-        let plan = QuotePlan::from_quote_request(request, &self.supported_dtypes)?;
+        let plan = QuotePlan::from_prepared_text_request(request, &self.supported_dtypes)?;
         let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
         let program_id = plan.program.id();
         if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(
@@ -110,10 +151,13 @@ impl Executor {
             .programs
             .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
             .await?;
+        self.symbolic_contexts
+            .entry(execution.bound_program().program_binding_id())
+            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::clone(&execution));
         let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        // Build the request commitment: a `Cid<TextExecution>` over
-        // (program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy), hashed
-        // via canonical DAG-CBOR. The same 32 bytes serve two roles:
+        // Build the request commitment: the `Cid<TextExecution>` over
+        // (program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy). The same
+        // 32-byte content address serves two roles:
         //   - audit anchor — the executor is committing to having run
         //     exactly these inputs and no others.
         //   - exact-replay cache key — two requests with the same
@@ -125,29 +169,46 @@ impl Executor {
         // Cold-start: anchor on the bound program's genesis receipt.
         // Anchored execution (later phase) will read this from the
         // request wire field instead.
-        let initial_receipt_id = execution.genesis_receipt_id();
-        let commitment_id = execution
-            .build_text_execution(initial_receipt_id, &plan.invocation, &policy)?
-            .id();
+        let initial_receipt_id = plan
+            .initial_receipt_id
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| execution.genesis_receipt_id());
+        let text_execution =
+            execution.build_text_execution(initial_receipt_id, &plan.invocation, &policy)?;
+        let commitment_id = text_execution.id();
+        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_text_execution(&text_execution);
+        let symbolic_request_pb = symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request);
+        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
         let cache_start = Instant::now();
         let start = execution.execution_start(commitment_id, initial_receipt_id)?;
         let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
+        remember_prepared_text_artifacts(
+            &self.artifacts,
+            execution.bound_program().program_binding(),
+            &plan.program,
+            &plan.invocation.input_ids,
+            &text_execution,
+            start.initial_state.receipt(),
+        )?;
 
         let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
         let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
         let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
         let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
         let cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len());
-        let quote_id = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
-            invocation: plan.invocation,
-            execution,
-            start,
+        let request_commitment = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            request_commitment,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
             model_id: model_id.clone(),
+            kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
+                symbolic_request,
+                invocation: plan.invocation,
+                execution,
+                start,
+            },
         });
 
         info!(
-            %quote_id,
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
             %program_id,
             %commitment_id,
             amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
@@ -159,7 +220,7 @@ impl Executor {
             "quoted program execution"
         );
         debug!(
-            %quote_id,
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
             %program_id,
             prompt_tokens,
             cached_output_tokens,
@@ -171,11 +232,16 @@ impl Executor {
             "quote phase timings"
         );
 
-        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
-            response: GetQuoteResponse {
-                quote_id,
-                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
+            response: QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+                ticket: Some(Ticket {
+                    request_commitment: request_commitment.to_vec(),
+                    amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                    ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+                }),
+                prompt_tokens: prompt_tokens as u32,
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(plan.weights_key.dtype),
+                symbolic_request: Some(symbolic_request_pb),
             },
             provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
                 commitment_id: *commitment_id.as_bytes(),
@@ -186,7 +252,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prompt(
         &mut self,
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let assets = load_assets(
             &request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -195,16 +261,17 @@ impl Executor {
         )?;
         let prepared = assets.prepare_plain(&request.prompt)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-        let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
-        let inner = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+        let mut prepared_request =
+            assets.build_quote_prepared_text_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
+        prepared_request.accept_dtypes = vec![dtype_to_wire(dtype)];
+        let inner = self.handle_quote_prepared_text(prepared_request).await?;
 
-        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
             response: QuotePromptResponse {
-                quote_id: inner.response.quote_id,
-                amount: inner.response.amount,
-                ttl_ms: inner.response.ttl_ms,
+                ticket: inner.response.ticket,
                 prompt_tokens,
-                dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+                dtype: inner.response.dtype,
+                symbolic_request: inner.response.symbolic_request,
             },
             provenance: inner.provenance,
         })
@@ -213,7 +280,7 @@ impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_chat_prompt(
         &mut self,
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let dtype = self.resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes)?;
         let assets = load_assets(
             &request.huggingface_model_id,
@@ -237,16 +304,17 @@ impl Executor {
         }
         let prepared = assets.prepare_chat(&messages)?;
         let prompt_tokens = prepared.input_ids.len() as u32;
-        let full_request = assets.build_quote_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
-        let inner = self.handle_quote(full_request).await?;
+        let mut prepared_request =
+            assets.build_quote_prepared_text_request(&prepared, request.max_new_tokens)?;
+        prepared_request.accept_dtypes = vec![dtype_to_wire(dtype)];
+        let inner = self.handle_quote_prepared_text(prepared_request).await?;
 
-        Ok(QuoteOutcome {
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
             response: QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-                quote_id: inner.response.quote_id,
-                amount: inner.response.amount,
-                ttl_ms: inner.response.ttl_ms,
+                ticket: inner.response.ticket,
                 prompt_tokens,
-                dtype: dtype_to_wire(dtype),
+                dtype: inner.response.dtype,
+                symbolic_request: inner.response.symbolic_request,
             },
             provenance: inner.provenance,
         })
@@ -274,6 +342,184 @@ impl Executor {
         ListModelsResponse { models }
     }
 
+    fn quote_cid_only_symbolic(
+        &mut self,
+        symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+        let SymbolicRequest::Step(step) = symbolic_request.clone() else {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "symbolic genesis requests are state anchors, not executable work".to_string(),
+            ));
+        };
+
+        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
+        let commitment_id = Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes(*request_commitment.0.as_bytes());
+        let execution = self.execution_context_for_binding(step.binding_cid)?;
+        let invocation = invocation_from_symbolic_step(&self.artifacts, &step)?;
+        let previous_execution =
+            Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes(*step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes());
+        let start = execution.execution_start_after(commitment_id, previous_execution)?;
+
+        let model_id = format!("symbolic:{}", ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
+        let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
+        let max_new_tokens = invocation.max_new_tokens;
+        let cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len());
+        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            request_commitment,
+            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+            model_id,
+            kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
+                symbolic_request,
+                invocation,
+                execution,
+                start,
+            },
+        });
+
+        info!(
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
+            commitment_id = %commitment_id,
+            prompt_tokens,
+            cached_output_tokens,
+            max_new_tokens,
+            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+            "quoted CID-only symbolic execution"
+        );
+
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
+            response: Ticket {
+                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
+                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+            },
+            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: *commitment_id.as_bytes(),
+            },
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn quote_opaque(
+        &mut self,
+        request: hellas_pb::hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+
+        let service = request.service.trim().to_string();
+        if service.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "opaque service must not be empty".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        let method = request.method.trim().to_string();
+        if method.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "opaque method must not be empty".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.payload).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("opaque payload must be UTF-8 JSON: {err}"))
+        })?;
+
+        let opaque_request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: service.clone(),
+            method: method.clone(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(request.payload),
+        };
+        let output = opaque_request.payload.clone();
+        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(&opaque_request));
+        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            request_commitment,
+            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+            model_id: format!("opaque:{service}/{method}"),
+            kind: QuoteKind::Opaque {
+                request: opaque_request,
+                output,
+            },
+        });
+
+        info!(
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
+            service,
+            method,
+            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+            "quoted opaque execution"
+        );
+
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
+            response: Ticket {
+                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
+                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+            },
+            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: request_commitment_bytes,
+            },
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn missing_for_symbolic_quote(
+        &self,
+        request: &SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut required = BTreeSet::new();
+        let SymbolicRequest::Step(step) = request else {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        };
+
+        required.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid));
+
+        let binding_id = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*step.binding_cid.as_bytes());
+        if !self.symbolic_contexts.contains_key(&binding_id) {
+            let binding_artifact_id = ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid);
+            required.insert(binding_artifact_id);
+            match self.artifacts.resolve(binding_artifact_id) {
+                Ok(binding_artifact) => {
+                    let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)
+                        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+                    required.insert(binding.program);
+                    required.extend(binding.parameters.values().copied());
+                }
+                Err(crate::artifacts::ArtifactError::Missing { .. }) => {}
+                Err(err) => return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string())),
+            }
+        }
+
+        let mut missing = Vec::new();
+        for id in required {
+            if !self
+                .artifacts
+                .contains(id)
+                .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?
+            {
+                missing.push(id);
+            }
+        }
+        Ok(missing)
+    }
+
+    fn execution_context_for_binding(
+        &mut self,
+        binding_digest: Digest,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
+        let binding_id = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*binding_digest.as_bytes());
+        if let Some(context) = self.symbolic_contexts.get(&binding_id) {
+            return Ok(Arc::clone(context));
+        }
+
+        let binding_artifact = self
+            .artifacts
+            .resolve(ArtifactId::from_digest(binding_digest))
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+        let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+        let context =
+            build_execution_context_from_artifacts(&self.artifacts, binding_digest, binding)?;
+        self.symbolic_contexts
+            .insert(binding_id, Arc::clone(&context));
+        Ok(context)
+    }
+
     async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
         &self,
         locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
@@ -293,6 +539,294 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
+fn build_execution_context_from_artifacts(
+    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
+    binding_digest: Digest,
+    binding: ProgramBindingArtifact,
+) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
+    let program_artifact = artifacts
+        .resolve(binding.program)
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+    let program: Program =
+        serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(program_artifact.bytes()).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program artifact: {err}"))
+        })?;
+    let expected_program_id = Cid::<Program>::from_bytes(*binding.program.as_bytes());
+    if program.id() != expected_program_id {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "program artifact {} decoded to program {}",
+            binding.program,
+            program.id()
+        )));
+    }
+
+    let backend = crate::backend::create_backend()?;
+    let mut parameters = BTreeMap::new();
+    for (path_text, tensor_id) in binding.parameters {
+        let path = path_from_binding(&path_text)?;
+        let tensor_artifact = artifacts
+            .resolve(tensor_id)
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+        let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&tensor_artifact)
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))
+            .and_then(validate_tensor_payload_size)?;
+        parameters.insert(path, materialize_tensor(&backend, tensor)?);
+    }
+
+    let bound = catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind(
+        &interpreter::Parameters::from(parameters),
+        &backend,
+        program,
+    )
+    .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
+    let bound_id = bound.program_binding_id();
+    let expected_binding = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*binding_digest.as_bytes());
+    if bound_id != expected_binding {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "materialized binding mismatch: request names {expected_binding}, reconstructed {bound_id}"
+        )));
+    }
+    Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(bound))?))
+}
+
+fn invocation_from_symbolic_step(
+    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
+    step: &SymbolicStepRequest,
+) -> Result<Invocation, ExecutorError> {
+    let input_artifact = artifacts
+        .resolve(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid))
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+    let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&input_artifact)
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))
+        .and_then(validate_tensor_payload_size)?;
+    let input_ids = tensor_to_u32_values(&tensor)?;
+    if tensor.shape.0.len() != 2 || tensor.shape.0[0] != 1 || tensor.shape.0[1] != input_ids.len() {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "input_tokens_cid must decode to a u32 tensor with shape [1, n], got {:?}",
+            tensor.shape
+        )));
+    }
+    if input_ids.is_empty() {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "input token tensor must not be empty".to_string(),
+        ));
+    }
+    Ok(Invocation {
+        input_ids,
+        max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
+        stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
+    })
+}
+
+fn path_from_binding(path: &str) -> Result<Path, ExecutorError> {
+    if path.is_empty() {
+        return Ok(Path::empty());
+    }
+    Path::new(path.split('.')).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid parameter path {path:?}: {:?}", err))
+    })
+}
+
+fn validate_tensor_payload_size(tensor: TensorArtifact) -> Result<TensorArtifact, ExecutorError> {
+    let elem_bytes = dtype_element_bytes(tensor.dtype);
+    let expected = checked_shape_size(&tensor.shape)?
+        .checked_mul(elem_bytes)
+        .ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest("tensor byte length overflow".to_string())
+        })?;
+    if tensor.data.len() != expected {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "tensor payload has {} bytes, expected {} for {:?} {:?}",
+            tensor.data.len(),
+            expected,
+            tensor.dtype,
+            tensor.shape
+        )));
+    }
+    Ok(tensor)
+}
+
+fn materialize_tensor(
+    backend: &ExecBackend,
+    tensor: TensorArtifact,
+) -> Result<TaggedTensor<ExecBackend>, ExecutorError> {
+    match tensor.dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_f32_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
+        Dtype::F16 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_f16_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
+        Dtype::BF16 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_bf16_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
+        Dtype::U32 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_u32_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
+    }
+    .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to materialize tensor: {err:?}")))
+}
+
+fn tensor_to_u32_values(tensor: &TensorArtifact) -> Result<Vec<u32>, ExecutorError> {
+    if tensor.dtype != Dtype::U32 {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "expected u32 token tensor, got {:?}",
+            tensor.dtype
+        )));
+    }
+    read_u32_le(&tensor.data)
+}
+
+const fn dtype_element_bytes(dtype: Dtype) -> usize {
+    match dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::U32 => 4,
+        Dtype::F16 | Dtype::BF16 => 2,
+    }
+}
+
+fn checked_shape_size(shape: &Shape) -> Result<usize, ExecutorError> {
+    shape.0.iter().try_fold(1usize, |acc, dim| {
+        acc.checked_mul(*dim).ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("tensor shape {:?} overflows usize", shape))
+        })
+    })
+}
+
+fn read_f32_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<f32>, ExecutorError> {
+    read_u32_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(f32::from_bits).collect())
+}
+
+fn read_f16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<half::f16>, ExecutorError> {
+    read_u16_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(half::f16::from_bits).collect())
+}
+
+fn read_bf16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<half::bf16>, ExecutorError> {
+    read_u16_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(half::bf16::from_bits).collect())
+}
+
+fn read_u32_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u32>, ExecutorError> {
+    if !bytes.len().is_multiple_of(4) {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "u32 tensor payload length {} is not divisible by 4",
+            bytes.len()
+        )));
+    }
+    Ok(bytes
+        .chunks_exact(4)
+        .map(|chunk| u32::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
+        .collect())
+}
+
+fn read_u16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u16>, ExecutorError> {
+    if !bytes.len().is_multiple_of(2) {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "u16 tensor payload length {} is not divisible by 2",
+            bytes.len()
+        )));
+    }
+    Ok(bytes
+        .chunks_exact(2)
+        .map(|chunk| u16::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
+        .collect())
+}
+
+enum TicketWorkRequest {
+    Symbolic(hellas_pb::hellas::SymbolicWorkRequest),
+    Opaque(hellas_pb::hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest),
+}
+
+fn work_request_from_ticket_request(
+    request: CreateTicketRequest,
+) -> Result<TicketWorkRequest, ExecutorError> {
+    match request.request.and_then(|request| request.kind) {
+        Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(symbolic)) => Ok(TicketWorkRequest::Symbolic(symbolic)),
+        Some(work_request::Kind::Opaque(opaque)) => Ok(TicketWorkRequest::Opaque(opaque)),
+        None => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "missing work request".to_string(),
+        )),
+    }
+}
+
+fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
+    let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        use std::fmt::Write as _;
+        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
+    }
+    out
+}
+
+fn format_missing_artifacts(ids: &[crate::artifacts::ArtifactId]) -> String {
+    const MAX_IDS: usize = 8;
+    let mut rendered = ids
+        .iter()
+        .take(MAX_IDS)
+        .map(ToString::to_string)
+        .collect::<Vec<_>>()
+        .join(", ");
+    if ids.len() > MAX_IDS {
+        use std::fmt::Write as _;
+        let _ = write!(rendered, " and {} more", ids.len() - MAX_IDS);
+    }
+    rendered
+}
+
+fn remember_prepared_text_artifacts(
+    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
+    binding: &ProgramBinding,
+    program: &Program,
+    input_ids: &[u32],
+    text_execution: &TextExecution,
+    initial_receipt: &TextReceipt,
+) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+    artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(
+            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*binding.id().as_bytes())),
+            binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+
+    let program_bytes = program.to_dag_cbor_bytes().map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("program encoding failed: {err}"))
+    })?;
+    artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(
+            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*program.id().as_bytes())),
+            program_bytes,
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+
+    let input_bytes = u32_tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(input_ids);
+    if let TextExecution::Step { input_tokens, .. } = text_execution {
+        artifacts
+            .insert_verified_bytes(
+                ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*input_tokens.as_bytes())),
+                input_bytes,
+            )
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+    }
+
+    artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(
+            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(
+                *text_execution.id().as_bytes(),
+            )),
+            text_execution.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+
+    artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(
+            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(
+                *initial_receipt.id().as_bytes(),
+            )),
+            initial_receipt.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn u32_tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(values: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
+    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(std::mem::size_of_val(values));
+    for value in values {
+        bytes.extend_from_slice(&value.to_le_bytes());
+    }
+    tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(Dtype::U32, &Shape(vec![1, values.len()]), &bytes)
+}
+
 /// Load `ModelAssets` for a `(model_id, revision)` pair, using the same
 /// `id[@revision]` parser the quote path uses. An empty revision means
 /// "default" (resolved by `ModelSpec::parse`).
@@ -308,4 +842,3 @@ fn load_assets(
     };
     ModelAssets::load(&spec, dtype)
 }
-
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index 65dc1f0..c8f24c4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,27 @@
 use std::collections::VecDeque;
 
+use crate::artifacts::{ArtifactId, InMemoryArtifactStore};
 use crate::programs;
-use crate::state::ExecutorState;
+use crate::state::{ExecutorState, symbolic_request_to_pb};
 use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
+use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
+use catgrad::cid::{Cid, Tensor, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
+use catgrad::path::Path;
+use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding, ProgramSpec};
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextPolicy};
+use hellas_core::{
+    CommitmentScheme, DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest,
+    ProducerSigningKey, ReceiptEnvelope, RequestCommitment, Symbolic, decode_dag_cbor,
+    verify_delivery,
+};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    CreateTicketRequest, FinishStatus, OpaqueWorkRequest, RunTicketRequest, SymbolicWorkRequest,
+    WorkRequest, work_event, work_request,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 
 use super::super::ExecutorMessage;
@@ -17,16 +33,19 @@ fn test_executor(rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>) -> Executor {
         store: ExecutorState::new(),
         pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
         queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+        artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore::default(),
+        symbolic_contexts: Default::default(),
         programs: programs::Cache::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
         worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
         metrics: std::sync::Arc::new(crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics::default()),
+        producer_key: Arc::new(ProducerSigningKey::generate()),
         supported_dtypes: vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
     }
 }
 
 #[tokio::test]
-async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
+async fn create_ticket_rejects_malformed_symbolic_request() {
     let handle = Executor::spawn(
         DownloadPolicy::default(),
         ExecutePolicy::default(),
@@ -36,15 +55,151 @@ async fn quote_rejects_missing_model_id() {
     .expect("executor should start");
 
     let err = handle
-        .quote(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest {
-            program: b"test-program".to_vec(),
-            ..Default::default()
+        .create_ticket(CreateTicketRequest {
+            request: Some(WorkRequest {
+                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(SymbolicWorkRequest {
+                    ..Default::default()
+                })),
+            }),
         })
         .await
         .expect_err("quote should fail");
     assert!(matches!(err, ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)));
 }
 
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn create_ticket_accepts_cid_only_symbolic_step_from_artifacts() {
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
+
+    let program: Program = ProgramSpec {
+        typed_term: TypedTerm {
+            term: Term::empty(),
+            source_type: vec![],
+            target_type: vec![],
+        },
+        module_path: Path::empty(),
+        empty_state_type: vec![],
+        max_sequence_length: 2,
+        extra_nat_chunk_size: None,
+    }
+    .into();
+    let binding = ProgramBinding::new(program.id(), Default::default());
+    let binding_bytes = binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes();
+    executor
+        .artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&binding_bytes), binding_bytes)
+        .unwrap();
+    let program_bytes = program.to_dag_cbor_bytes().unwrap();
+    executor
+        .artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&program_bytes), program_bytes)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let input_ids = [7_u32];
+    let mut input_bytes = Vec::new();
+    for token in input_ids {
+        input_bytes.extend_from_slice(&token.to_le_bytes());
+    }
+    let input_artifact = tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::U32,
+        &catgrad::category::core::Shape(vec![1, input_ids.len()]),
+        &input_bytes,
+    );
+    let input_cid = Cid::<Tensor>::from_dag_cbor_bytes(&input_artifact);
+    executor
+        .artifacts
+        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&input_artifact), input_artifact)
+        .unwrap();
+
+    let policy = TextPolicy::new(1, vec![]);
+    let previous = TextExecution::genesis(binding.id()).id();
+    let symbolic_request = hellas_core::SymbolicRequest::Step(hellas_core::SymbolicStepRequest {
+        binding_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*binding.id().as_bytes()),
+        previous_execution_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*previous.as_bytes()),
+        input_tokens_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*input_cid.as_bytes()),
+        policy: hellas_core::SymbolicPolicy::new(
+            policy.max_new_tokens(),
+            policy.stop_token_ids().to_vec(),
+        ),
+    });
+    let expected = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
+
+    let outcome = executor
+        .handle_quote(CreateTicketRequest {
+            request: Some(WorkRequest {
+                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(symbolic_request_to_pb(
+                    &symbolic_request,
+                ))),
+            }),
+        })
+        .await
+        .expect("CID-only quote should succeed");
+
+    assert_eq!(outcome.response.request_commitment, expected.0.as_bytes());
+}
+
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn opaque_ticket_runs_with_signed_json_receipt() {
+    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
+    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
+    let payload = br#"{"x":1}"#.to_vec();
+
+    let outcome = executor
+        .handle_quote(CreateTicketRequest {
+            request: Some(WorkRequest {
+                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Opaque(OpaqueWorkRequest {
+                    service: "echo".to_string(),
+                    method: "run".to_string(),
+                    payload: payload.clone(),
+                })),
+            }),
+        })
+        .await
+        .expect("opaque quote should succeed");
+
+    let mut execute = executor
+        .handle_execute(RunTicketRequest {
+            request_commitment: outcome.response.request_commitment.clone(),
+        })
+        .await
+        .expect("opaque execution should succeed");
+    let event = execute
+        .events
+        .recv()
+        .await
+        .expect("terminal event should arrive")
+        .expect("terminal event should be ok");
+
+    let finished = match event.kind.expect("event kind") {
+        work_event::Kind::Finished(finished) => finished,
+        other => panic!("expected finished event, got {other:?}"),
+    };
+    assert_eq!(finished.output, payload);
+    assert_eq!(finished.status, FinishStatus::EndOfSequence as i32);
+    assert_eq!(finished.total_units, payload.len() as u64);
+
+    let envelope: ReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(
+        &finished
+            .receipt
+            .expect("receipt envelope should be present")
+            .dag_cbor,
+    )
+    .expect("receipt should decode");
+    let request = OpaqueRequest {
+        service: "echo".to_string(),
+        method: "run".to_string(),
+        payload: JsonBytes::new(payload.clone()),
+    };
+    let output = JsonBytes::new(payload);
+    verify_delivery(
+        DeliveryRequest::Opaque(&request),
+        DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&output),
+        &envelope,
+    )
+    .expect("opaque receipt should verify");
+}
+
 #[tokio::test]
 async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
     let handle = Executor::spawn(
@@ -56,9 +211,8 @@ async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
     .expect("executor should start");
 
     let result = handle
-        .execute(hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::ExecuteRequest {
-            quote_id: "invalid-quote".to_string(),
-            stream_batch_size: None,
+        .run_ticket(RunTicketRequest {
+            request_commitment: vec![0; 32],
         })
         .await;
     assert!(result.is_err());
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 2c1189e..bb4db13 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -1,11 +1,15 @@
+use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_server::Courtesy;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    CreateTicketRequest, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest,
+    GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
+    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, RunTicketRequest, Ticket,
+    WorkEvent,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedResponse, StreamedExecution};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent,
-    GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse,
-    GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
-    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{
+    ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, QuotedResponse, StreamedExecution,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::write_provenance_metadata;
 use std::pin::Pin;
@@ -13,7 +17,7 @@ use tokio::sync::oneshot;
 use tokio_stream::wrappers::ReceiverStream;
 use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
-use super::{ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, QuoteOutcome};
+use super::{ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, TicketOutcome};
 
 impl ExecutorHandle {
     async fn send<T>(
@@ -27,10 +31,10 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
         reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
     }
 
-    pub async fn quote(
+    pub async fn create_ticket(
         &self,
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -38,15 +42,23 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
     pub async fn quote_prompt(
         &self,
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn quote_prepared_text(
+        &self,
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuotePreparedText { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
         &self,
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    ) -> Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply })
             .await
     }
@@ -61,9 +73,9 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    pub async fn execute(
+    pub async fn run_ticket(
         &self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
     ) -> Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply })
             .await
@@ -84,16 +96,33 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn get_quote(
+    async fn create_ticket(
         &self,
-        request: Request<GetQuoteRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<GetQuoteResponse>, Status> {
-        let outcome = self.quote(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        request: Request<CreateTicketRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
+        let outcome = self.create_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
         let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
         write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
         Ok(response)
     }
 
+    type RunTicketStream =
+        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
+
+    async fn run_ticket(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<RunTicketRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Self::RunTicketStream>, Status> {
+        let outcome = self.run_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response =
+            Response::new(Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)) as Self::RunTicketStream);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
+    }
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
     async fn quote_prompt(
         &self,
         request: Request<QuotePromptRequest>,
@@ -104,6 +133,16 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(response)
     }
 
+    async fn quote_prepared_text(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, Status> {
+        let outcome = self.quote_prepared_text(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
+    }
+
     async fn quote_chat_prompt(
         &self,
         request: Request<QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
@@ -137,21 +176,6 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
         ))
     }
 
-    type ExecuteStream =
-        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
-
-    async fn execute(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<ExecuteRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<Self::ExecuteStream>, Status> {
-        let outcome = self.execute(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(
-            Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)) as Self::ExecuteStream,
-        );
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
-    }
-
     type DecodeTokensStream =
         Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<DecodeTokensResponse, Status>> + Send>>;
 
@@ -224,9 +248,11 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let outcome = self
-            .quote(request)
+    async fn create_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::create_ticket(self, request)
             .await
             .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
@@ -235,12 +261,24 @@ impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
         })
     }
 
+    async fn quote_prepared_text(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedPreparedTextResponse, Status> {
+        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::quote_prepared_text(self, request)
+            .await
+            .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
+        Ok(QuotedPreparedTextResponse {
+            response: outcome.response,
+            provenance: outcome.provenance,
+        })
+    }
+
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
     ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status> {
-        let outcome = self
-            .execute(request)
+        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::run_ticket(self, request)
             .await
             .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
         Ok(StreamedExecution {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 5b7accf..6ff13bb 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 mod actor;
 mod handle;
 
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
-    GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
-    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    CreateTicketRequest, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse,
+    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, RunTicketRequest, Ticket,
+    WorkEvent,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 use tonic::Status;
@@ -16,7 +17,7 @@ pub use actor::Executor;
 /// Per-execution receiver returned to the streaming `Execute` consumer.
 /// Dropping it closes the matching sender held by the worker, which the
 /// worker observes on its next chunk send and converts into a cancel.
-pub(crate) type ExecuteEventReceiver = mpsc::Receiver<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>;
+pub(crate) type ExecuteEventReceiver = mpsc::Receiver<Result<WorkEvent, Status>>;
 
 /// Quote response paired with the provenance the executor committed to.
 /// `provenance` is the same value the executor logs at quote/accept time;
@@ -24,15 +25,15 @@ pub(crate) type ExecuteEventReceiver = mpsc::Receiver<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent,
 /// metadata so gateways/clients can correlate the wire response with the
 /// commitment that produced it.
 #[derive(Debug)]
-pub struct QuoteOutcome<R> {
+pub struct TicketOutcome<R> {
     pub response: R,
     pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
 }
 
 /// Streaming execution paired with the provenance committed to at
-/// quote-acceptance time. The receipt CID is *terminal* and travels via
-/// the existing `Completed.receipt_cid` proto field on the stream's
-/// final event — it's not part of `ExecutionProvenance`.
+/// quote-acceptance time. The producer receipt is terminal and travels via
+/// the final `WorkFinished.receipt` event — it's not part of
+/// `ExecutionProvenance`.
 #[derive(Debug)]
 pub struct ExecuteOutcome {
     pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
@@ -41,16 +42,20 @@ pub struct ExecuteOutcome {
 
 pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     Quote {
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<GetQuoteResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     QuotePrompt {
         request: QuotePromptRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    QuotePreparedText {
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     QuoteChatPrompt {
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<QuoteOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     Preload {
         model: String,
@@ -60,7 +65,7 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
     /// (queueing if the worker is busy), and return a Receiver wired to
     /// the worker's per-execution sender.
     Execute {
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     /// Worker → actor: this execution finished (or was cancelled).
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
index f392156..112a0ab 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
@@ -87,9 +87,12 @@ impl State {
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<(), Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-            locator: locator.clone(),
-        })?;
+        let entry = self
+            .entries
+            .get_mut(locator)
+            .ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+                locator: locator.clone(),
+            })?;
         if let Status::Failed(error) = &entry.status {
             return Err(Error::Failed {
                 locator: locator.clone(),
@@ -140,9 +143,12 @@ impl State {
         generation: u64,
         program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get_mut(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-            locator: locator.clone(),
-        })?;
+        let entry = self
+            .entries
+            .get_mut(locator)
+            .ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
+                locator: locator.clone(),
+            })?;
         require_ready(locator, &entry.status)?;
         if entry.generation != generation {
             return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 8ceec35..58c0446 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
+mod artifacts;
 mod backend;
 mod executor;
 mod inputs;
@@ -11,7 +12,8 @@ mod state;
 mod worker;
 
 pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-pub use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
+pub use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_server::CourtesyServer;
+pub use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
 pub use metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
index 519f705..976c300 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
@@ -206,8 +206,8 @@ impl ExecutorMetrics {
     }
 
     /// Snapshot the global counters for the GetStats RPC.
-    pub(crate) fn global_snapshot(&self) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
-        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+    pub(crate) fn global_snapshot(&self) -> hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
             executions_started: self.executions_started.get(),
             executions_completed: self.executions_completed.get(),
             executions_failed: self.executions_failed.get(),
@@ -221,11 +221,11 @@ impl ExecutorMetrics {
 
     /// Snapshot a per-model row for the GetStats RPC. Only counters that have
     /// observed events for this model are nonzero.
-    pub(crate) fn model_snapshot(&self, model_id: &str) -> hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+    pub(crate) fn model_snapshot(&self, model_id: &str) -> hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
         let label = ModelLabel {
             model_id: model_id.to_string(),
         };
-        hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
             executions_started: self.by_model_executions_started.get_or_create(&label).get(),
             executions_completed: self
                 .by_model_executions_completed
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
index e407bff..c27fb38 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
@@ -223,10 +223,7 @@ impl Cache {
             let lookup_start = Instant::now();
             let next_step = {
                 let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                let lookup = state
-                    .inputs
-                    .lookup_program(locator, program_id)
-?;
+                let lookup = state.inputs.lookup_program(locator, program_id)?;
                 if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
                     BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
                 } else {
@@ -282,11 +279,9 @@ impl Cache {
                     let cache_start = Instant::now();
                     let cache_result = {
                         let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                        let result = state.inputs.cache_program(
-                            locator,
-                            generation,
-                            bound_program,
-                        );
+                        let result = state
+                            .inputs
+                            .cache_program(locator, generation, bound_program);
                         Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
                         result?
                     };
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
index d5da763..75c8c95 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
 /// ## Receipt store
 ///
 /// Keyed by [`Cid<TextReceipt>`] — the content commitment of a particular
-/// `(commitment, final state, output tokens, position)` tuple. Populated
+/// `(execution, final state, output tokens, position)` tuple. Populated
 /// at bind time with the program's *genesis receipt* (the cold-start
 /// anchor) and at end of every real execution with that execution's final
 /// receipt. Anchored requests look up the receipt store by their incoming
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
     /// streams the cached tokens and skips the model entirely.
     pub cached: Option<CachedContinuation>,
     /// Commitment for this request: a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] over
-    /// `(program, parameters, initial_state, input_tokens, policy)`.
+    /// `(program binding, previous execution, input_tokens, policy)`.
     /// Threaded into the worker so `cache_continuation` keys the
     /// exact-output replay cache by this canonical commitment hash.
     /// Same 32 bytes are logged at quote / accept-execution / worker-start
@@ -86,6 +86,10 @@ struct ExecutionCache {
     /// bind time with the genesis receipt; populated at end of every real
     /// execution with the resulting [`TextState`].
     receipts: HashMap<Cid<TextReceipt>, Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>>,
+    /// Live states keyed by their input-addressed execution commitment.
+    /// This is the protocol-facing anchor for direct CID-only symbolic
+    /// requests; receipt CIDs remain a courtesy API handle.
+    states_by_execution: HashMap<Cid<TextExecution>, Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>>,
     max_bytes: usize,
     total_bytes: usize,
     touch_clock: u64,
@@ -105,7 +109,7 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
             "initialized execution cache"
         );
         let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES);
-        cache.receipts.insert(genesis_receipt_id, Arc::new(genesis));
+        cache.insert_genesis(Arc::new(genesis));
         Ok(Self {
             bound_program,
             genesis_receipt_id,
@@ -142,14 +146,10 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         .map_err(|error| {
             ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
         })?;
-        // The initial_state TextState is fetched at execution_start; here we
-        // only have its receipt id, which is all `TextExecution::new` needs.
-        Ok(TextExecution::new(
-            bound,
-            initial_state_receipt_id,
-            &input_tensor,
-            policy,
-        )?)
+        let previous = self
+            .state_for_receipt(initial_state_receipt_id)?
+            .execution_id();
+        Ok(TextExecution::new(bound, previous, &input_tensor, policy)?)
     }
 
     /// Build the [`ExecutionStart`] for a request: resolve the starting
@@ -192,6 +192,60 @@ impl ExecutionContext {
         })
     }
 
+    /// Build an [`ExecutionStart`] from the protocol-level previous
+    /// execution commitment. Direct CID-only symbolic requests use this
+    /// path; they do not name a receipt.
+    pub(crate) fn execution_start_after(
+        &self,
+        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
+        previous_execution_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutionStart, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut cache = self
+            .execution_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
+        let initial_state = cache
+            .states_by_execution
+            .get(&previous_execution_id)
+            .cloned()
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+                    "previous execution state not found: {previous_execution_id}"
+                ))
+            })?;
+        let cached = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
+        debug!(
+            program_id = %self.bound_program.program().id(),
+            %commitment_id,
+            %previous_execution_id,
+            cached_output_tokens = cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
+            cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
+            cache_receipts = cache.receipts.len(),
+            cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
+            "execution cache lookup by previous execution"
+        );
+        Ok(ExecutionStart {
+            cached,
+            commitment_id,
+            initial_state,
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn state_for_receipt(
+        &self,
+        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    ) -> Result<Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.execution_cache
+            .lock()
+            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
+            .receipts
+            .get(&receipt_id)
+            .cloned()
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("initial receipt not found: {receipt_id}"))
+            })
+    }
+
     pub(crate) fn cache_continuation(
         &self,
         commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
@@ -227,12 +281,18 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         Self {
             continuations: HashMap::new(),
             receipts: HashMap::new(),
+            states_by_execution: HashMap::new(),
             max_bytes,
             total_bytes: 0,
             touch_clock: 0,
         }
     }
 
+    fn insert_genesis(&mut self, state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>) {
+        self.receipts.insert(state.receipt_id(), Arc::clone(&state));
+        self.states_by_execution.insert(state.execution_id(), state);
+    }
+
     fn lookup_continuation(
         &mut self,
         commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
@@ -324,6 +384,9 @@ impl ExecutionCache {
         bytes: usize,
         state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>,
     ) {
+        self.states_by_execution
+            .entry(state.execution_id())
+            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::clone(&state));
         if self.receipts.contains_key(&receipt_id) {
             // Same content, already present; refresh nothing here (no LRU
             // eviction policy on receipts yet — TODO follow-up).
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
index 97e903f..35a0a6a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
@@ -60,9 +60,9 @@ use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
 /// `Termination::Completed` for the actor.
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub struct DecodeOutcome {
-    pub total_tokens: u64,
     pub stop_reason: StopReason,
     pub receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+    pub output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
 /// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text decoder, runs the decode
@@ -101,13 +101,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
             on_progress(emitted, &encode_token_ids(chunk));
         }
         return Ok(DecodeOutcome {
-            total_tokens: cached.output_tokens.len() as u64,
             // Replay is observationally identical to a fresh decode that
             // hit a stop token at the same position. We don't store the
             // original stop reason; EndOfSequence is the only honest
             // default given an exact-output match.
             stop_reason: StopReason::EndOfSequence,
             receipt_cid: cached.receipt_id,
+            output_tokens: cached.output_tokens.to_vec(),
         });
     }
 
@@ -143,7 +143,6 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
         &mut on_progress,
     )?;
 
-    let total_tokens = output_tokens.len() as u64;
     let final_state = decoder.into_text_state(start.commitment_id, &output_tokens)?;
     let receipt_cid = final_state.receipt_id();
     program.cache_receipt(Arc::new(final_state));
@@ -152,13 +151,13 @@ pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
     // receipt store is fine to populate — a real receipt for "we ran this
     // far" is always honest.
     if !matches!(stop_reason, StopReason::Cancelled) {
-        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens, receipt_cid);
+        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens.clone(), receipt_cid);
     }
 
     Ok(DecodeOutcome {
-        total_tokens,
         stop_reason,
         receipt_cid,
+        output_tokens,
     })
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index ce8ccb1..6989235 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -8,21 +8,30 @@ use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad::runtime::Program;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::decode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    self as pb, Completed as PbCompleted, Failed as PbFailed, GetQuoteRequest,
-    Outcome as PbOutcome, StopReason as PbStopReason,
+use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextReceipt};
+use hellas_core::{
+    Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicPolicy,
+    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
+};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    self as pb, FinishStatus as PbFinishStatus, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicGenesisExecution as PbSymbolicGenesisExecution,
+    SymbolicStepExecution as PbSymbolicStepExecution, SymbolicWorkRequest,
+    WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent, WorkFailed as PbWorkFailed, WorkFinished as PbWorkFinished,
+    symbolic_work_request,
 };
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
+use std::str::FromStr;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
 pub use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
 
 // =====================================================================
-// Quote validation: turn an incoming `GetQuoteRequest` into the typed
-// inputs the executor needs (program, weights locator, invocation).
+// Courtesy ticket validation: turn an incoming Hugging Face text request into
+// the typed inputs the executor needs (program, weights locator, invocation).
 // =====================================================================
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -36,11 +45,12 @@ pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
     pub program: Program,
     pub weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
+    pub initial_receipt_id: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
 }
 
 impl QuotePlan {
-    pub(crate) fn from_quote_request(
-        request: GetQuoteRequest,
+    pub(crate) fn from_prepared_text_request(
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
         supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
     ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         let model_id = request.huggingface_model_id.trim();
@@ -58,42 +68,15 @@ impl QuotePlan {
         }
         .to_string();
 
-        if request.program.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "missing program bytes".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
+        let request_dtype = resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes, supported_dtypes)?;
 
         let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
             DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
         } else {
             request.max_new_tokens
         };
-        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&request.program)
-            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
 
-        // Detect requests whose program was built for a dtype this executor
-        // doesn't accept. Every shipped text model tags `empty_state_type`
-        // entries with the model's dtype, so we read the first state tensor's
-        // dtype as the program's dtype. Programs with no state (vision-only
-        // graphs, not part of node's text path today) are accepted: there's
-        // nothing to mismatch on.
-        let program_dtype = program.empty_state_type().first().map(|&(dtype, _)| dtype);
-        if let Some(program_dtype) = program_dtype
-            && !supported_dtypes.contains(&program_dtype)
-        {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
-                request: program_dtype,
-                supported: supported_dtypes.to_vec(),
-            });
-        }
-        // The cache is scoped per-(model, revision, dtype) via HuggingFaceLocator,
-        // so a multi-dtype executor holds an independent bundle for each
-        // dtype it has been asked to serve. Use the program's actual dtype
-        // here, not the executor's preferred default.
-        let request_dtype = program_dtype.unwrap_or_else(|| supported_dtypes[0]);
-
-        let input_ids = decode_token_ids(&request.input)?;
+        let input_ids = request.prompt_token_ids.clone();
         if input_ids.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(
                 "prompt is empty after decoding".to_string(),
@@ -111,21 +94,19 @@ impl QuotePlan {
                 })
             })
             .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-        let expected_prompt_tokens = usize::try_from(request.prompt_tokens).unwrap_or(usize::MAX);
-        if input_ids.len() != expected_prompt_tokens {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
-                "prompt token count mismatch: request says {}, input decodes to {}",
-                request.prompt_tokens,
-                input_ids.len()
-            )));
-        }
         let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
+        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec(model_id, &requested_revision), request_dtype)?;
+        let program_bytes =
+            assets.build_program_bytes_for_sequence(expected_max_sequence_length)?;
+        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&program_bytes)
+            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
         if program.max_sequence_length() != expected_max_sequence_length {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
                 "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
                 program.max_sequence_length()
             )));
         }
+        let initial_receipt_id = parse_symbolic_start(request.start)?;
 
         Ok(Self {
             program,
@@ -139,10 +120,154 @@ impl QuotePlan {
                 max_new_tokens,
                 stop_token_ids,
             },
+            initial_receipt_id,
         })
     }
 }
 
+fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
+    prefs: &[String],
+    supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
+) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
+    if supported_dtypes.is_empty() {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "executor must support at least one dtype".to_string(),
+        ));
+    }
+    if prefs.is_empty() {
+        return Ok(supported_dtypes[0]);
+    }
+    let mut parsed = Vec::with_capacity(prefs.len());
+    for raw in prefs {
+        let dtype = Dtype::from_str(raw).map_err(|e| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid dtype `{raw}`: {e}"))
+        })?;
+        if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        parsed.push(dtype);
+    }
+    for dtype in &parsed {
+        if supported_dtypes.contains(dtype) {
+            return Ok(*dtype);
+        }
+    }
+    Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
+        request: parsed[0],
+        supported: supported_dtypes.to_vec(),
+    })
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_text_execution(execution: &TextExecution) -> SymbolicRequest {
+    match execution {
+        TextExecution::Genesis { binding } => SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
+            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*binding.as_bytes()),
+        }),
+        TextExecution::Step {
+            binding,
+            previous,
+            input_tokens,
+            policy,
+        } => SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
+            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*binding.as_bytes()),
+            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*previous.as_bytes()),
+            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*input_tokens.as_bytes()),
+            policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(policy.max_new_tokens(), policy.stop_token_ids().to_vec()),
+        }),
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_to_pb(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> SymbolicWorkRequest {
+    let execution = match request {
+        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
+            symbolic_work_request::Execution::Genesis(PbSymbolicGenesisExecution {
+                binding_cid: genesis.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+            })
+        }
+        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
+            symbolic_work_request::Execution::Step(PbSymbolicStepExecution {
+                binding_cid: step.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                previous_execution_cid: step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                input_tokens_cid: step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
+                stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
+            })
+        }
+    };
+    SymbolicWorkRequest {
+        execution: Some(execution),
+    }
+}
+
+pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_pb(
+    request: SymbolicWorkRequest,
+) -> Result<SymbolicRequest, ExecutorError> {
+    match request.execution {
+        Some(symbolic_work_request::Execution::Genesis(genesis)) => {
+            Ok(SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
+                binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&genesis.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
+            }))
+        }
+        Some(symbolic_work_request::Execution::Step(step)) => {
+            Ok(SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
+                binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&step.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
+                previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
+                    &step.previous_execution_cid,
+                    "previous_execution_cid",
+                )?),
+                input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
+                    &step.input_tokens_cid,
+                    "input_tokens_cid",
+                )?),
+                policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(step.max_new_tokens, step.stop_token_ids),
+            }))
+        }
+        None => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "missing symbolic execution".to_string(),
+        )),
+    }
+}
+
+fn parse_symbolic_start(
+    start: Option<pb::SymbolicStart>,
+) -> Result<Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>, ExecutorError> {
+    let start = start
+        .and_then(|start| start.kind)
+        .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest("missing symbolic start".to_string()))?;
+    match start {
+        pb::symbolic_start::Kind::Genesis(_) => Ok(None),
+        pb::symbolic_start::Kind::Receipt(receipt) => {
+            let bytes = bytes32(&receipt.receipt_cid, "receipt_cid")?;
+            Ok(Some(Cid::from_bytes(bytes)))
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn bytes32(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<[u8; 32], ExecutorError> {
+    bytes.try_into().map_err(|_| {
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("{field} must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
+    })
+}
+
+fn hex32(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
+    let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        use std::fmt::Write as _;
+        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
+    }
+    out
+}
+
+fn model_spec(model_id: &str, revision: &str) -> String {
+    if revision.is_empty() {
+        model_id.to_string()
+    } else {
+        format!("{model_id}@{revision}")
+    }
+}
+
 // =====================================================================
 // In-memory store of issued quotes. Quotes are short-lived
 // (TTL ~30s); after the matching `Execute` consumes one it's removed.
@@ -152,16 +277,29 @@ impl QuotePlan {
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct QuoteRecord {
-    pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-    pub start: ExecutionStart,
+    pub request_commitment: RequestCommitment,
     pub expires_at: Instant,
     pub model_id: String,
+    pub kind: QuoteKind,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub enum QuoteKind {
+    Symbolic {
+        symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+        invocation: Invocation,
+        execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
+        start: ExecutionStart,
+    },
+    Opaque {
+        request: OpaqueRequest,
+        output: JsonBytes,
+    },
 }
 
 #[derive(Default)]
 pub struct ExecutorState {
-    quotes: HashMap<String, QuoteRecord>,
+    quotes: HashMap<[u8; 32], QuoteRecord>,
 }
 
 impl ExecutorState {
@@ -169,25 +307,36 @@ impl ExecutorState {
         Self::default()
     }
 
-    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> String {
-        let quote_id = make_id("quote");
-        self.quotes.insert(quote_id.clone(), quote);
-        quote_id
+    pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> [u8; 32] {
+        let key = *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes();
+        self.quotes.insert(key, quote);
+        key
     }
 
-    pub fn get_quote(&self, quote_id: &str, now: Instant) -> Result<&QuoteRecord, StateError> {
+    pub fn get_quote(
+        &self,
+        request_commitment: &[u8],
+        now: Instant,
+    ) -> Result<&QuoteRecord, StateError> {
+        let key: [u8; 32] = request_commitment.try_into().map_err(|_| {
+            StateError::QuoteNotFound(format!(
+                "invalid request_commitment length {}",
+                request_commitment.len()
+            ))
+        })?;
         let quote = self
             .quotes
-            .get(quote_id)
-            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(quote_id.to_string()))?;
+            .get(&key)
+            .ok_or_else(|| StateError::QuoteNotFound(hex32(&key)))?;
         if quote.expires_at <= now {
-            return Err(StateError::QuoteExpired(quote_id.to_string()));
+            return Err(StateError::QuoteExpired(hex32(&key)));
         }
         Ok(quote)
     }
 
-    pub fn remove_quote(&mut self, quote_id: &str) -> Option<QuoteRecord> {
-        self.quotes.remove(quote_id)
+    pub fn remove_quote(&mut self, request_commitment: &[u8]) -> Option<QuoteRecord> {
+        let key: [u8; 32] = request_commitment.try_into().ok()?;
+        self.quotes.remove(&key)
     }
 
     pub fn prune_expired_quotes(&mut self, now: Instant) -> usize {
@@ -223,11 +372,11 @@ pub enum StopReason {
 }
 
 impl StopReason {
-    pub fn to_pb(self) -> PbStopReason {
+    pub fn to_pb(self) -> PbFinishStatus {
         match self {
-            Self::EndOfSequence => PbStopReason::EndOfSequence,
-            Self::MaxNewTokens => PbStopReason::MaxNewTokens,
-            Self::Cancelled => PbStopReason::Cancelled,
+            Self::EndOfSequence => PbFinishStatus::EndOfSequence,
+            Self::MaxNewTokens => PbFinishStatus::MaxOutput,
+            Self::Cancelled => PbFinishStatus::Cancelled,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -235,9 +384,9 @@ impl StopReason {
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub enum Termination {
     Completed {
-        total_tokens: u64,
         stop_reason: StopReason,
-        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+        receipt_dag_cbor: Vec<u8>,
     },
     Failed {
         position: u64,
@@ -248,7 +397,7 @@ pub enum Termination {
 impl Termination {
     pub fn position(&self) -> u64 {
         match self {
-            Self::Completed { total_tokens, .. } => *total_tokens,
+            Self::Completed { output_tokens, .. } => output_tokens.len() as u64,
             Self::Failed { position, .. } => *position,
         }
     }
@@ -257,21 +406,24 @@ impl Termination {
         matches!(self, Self::Completed { .. })
     }
 
-    pub fn into_pb(self) -> PbOutcome {
+    pub fn into_pb(self) -> PbWorkEvent {
         let kind = match self {
             Self::Completed {
-                total_tokens,
                 stop_reason,
-                receipt_cid,
-            } => pb::outcome::Kind::Completed(PbCompleted {
-                total_tokens,
-                stop_reason: stop_reason.to_pb() as i32,
-                receipt_cid: receipt_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                output_tokens,
+                receipt_dag_cbor,
+            } => pb::work_event::Kind::Finished(PbWorkFinished {
+                total_units: output_tokens.len() as u64,
+                status: stop_reason.to_pb() as i32,
+                output: encode_token_ids(&output_tokens),
+                receipt: Some(PbReceiptEnvelope {
+                    dag_cbor: receipt_dag_cbor,
+                }),
             }),
             Self::Failed { position, error } => {
-                pb::outcome::Kind::Failed(PbFailed { position, error })
+                pb::work_event::Kind::Failed(PbWorkFailed { position, error })
             }
         };
-        PbOutcome { kind: Some(kind) }
+        PbWorkEvent { kind: Some(kind) }
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index 5c943dc..bd75abe 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -3,8 +3,12 @@ use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
 use crate::runner;
 use crate::state::{Invocation, Termination};
-use hellas_rpc::pb::hellas::{
-    Chunk as PbChunk, ExecuteStreamEvent, execute_stream_event::Event as PbEvent,
+use hellas_core::{
+    Digest, ProducerSigningKey, SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput,
+    SymbolicRequest,
+};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    WorkChunk as PbChunk, WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent, work_event::Kind as PbEvent,
 };
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
@@ -27,6 +31,7 @@ pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub model_id: String,
+    pub symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
     pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
     pub start: ExecutionStart,
@@ -39,8 +44,9 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     /// Per-execution sender. Worker pushes Chunk frames here as decode
     /// progresses, and the terminal Outcome at the end. Receiver lives
     /// with the streaming-RPC consumer; dropping it is the cancel signal.
-    pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>,
+    pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
     pub metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+    pub producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
 }
 
 impl ExecuteWorker {
@@ -79,6 +85,8 @@ fn worker_loop(
         let metrics = Arc::clone(&job.metrics);
         let sender = job.sender.clone();
         let cancel = job.cancel.clone();
+        let symbolic_request = job.symbolic_request.clone();
+        let producer_key = Arc::clone(&job.producer_key);
 
         // Track the last reported position so a Failed termination can
         // honestly report tokens emitted before the error.
@@ -93,11 +101,21 @@ fn worker_loop(
         let termination = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
             run_job(job, on_progress)
         })) {
-            Ok(Ok(outcome)) => Termination::Completed {
-                total_tokens: outcome.total_tokens,
-                stop_reason: outcome.stop_reason,
-                receipt_cid: outcome.receipt_cid,
-            },
+            Ok(Ok(outcome)) => {
+                match completed_termination(&symbolic_request, &producer_key, outcome) {
+                    Ok(termination) => termination,
+                    Err(err) => {
+                        let msg = format!("{err:#}");
+                        warn!(
+                            "execute worker job {execution_id} failed while signing receipt: {msg}"
+                        );
+                        Termination::Failed {
+                            position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
+                            error: msg,
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
             Ok(Err(err)) => {
                 let msg = format!("{err:#}");
                 warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
@@ -126,9 +144,7 @@ fn worker_loop(
         }
 
         // Send the terminal frame; ignore Err (consumer already dropped).
-        let _ = sender.blocking_send(Ok(ExecuteStreamEvent {
-            event: Some(PbEvent::Outcome(termination.into_pb())),
-        }));
+        let _ = sender.blocking_send(Ok(termination.into_pb()));
 
         // Signal the actor that the worker is free for the next pending
         // job. Failure here means the actor is shutting down; nothing to
@@ -137,6 +153,37 @@ fn worker_loop(
     }
 }
 
+fn completed_termination(
+    symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
+    producer_key: &ProducerSigningKey,
+    outcome: runner::DecodeOutcome,
+) -> Result<Termination, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
+    let receipt_bytes = *outcome.receipt_cid.as_bytes();
+    let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput {
+        text_receipt_cid: Digest::from_bytes(receipt_bytes),
+    };
+    let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(Digest::from_bytes(receipt_bytes));
+    let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::sign_symbolic(
+        symbolic_request,
+        &symbolic_output,
+        evidence,
+        producer_key,
+    )
+    .map_err(|err| {
+        hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt signing failed: {err}"))
+    })?;
+    let envelope = hellas_core::ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
+    let receipt_dag_cbor = hellas_core::canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).map_err(|err| {
+        hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt encoding failed: {err}"))
+    })?;
+
+    Ok(Termination::Completed {
+        stop_reason: outcome.stop_reason,
+        output_tokens: outcome.output_tokens,
+        receipt_dag_cbor,
+    })
+}
+
 fn run_job(
     job: ExecuteJob,
     on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
@@ -178,16 +225,16 @@ fn run_job(
 /// the next decode boundary.
 fn make_on_progress(
     position: Arc<AtomicU64>,
-    sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>>,
+    sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
     cancel: CancellationToken,
     execution_id: String,
 ) -> impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]) + Send {
     move |progress: u64, chunk: &[u8]| {
         position.store(progress, Ordering::Relaxed);
-        let event = ExecuteStreamEvent {
-            event: Some(PbEvent::Chunk(PbChunk {
+        let event = PbWorkEvent {
+            kind: Some(PbEvent::Chunk(PbChunk {
                 position: progress,
-                tokens: chunk.to_vec(),
+                bytes: chunk.to_vec(),
             })),
         };
         if sender.blocking_send(Ok(event)).is_err() {
diff --git a/crates/pb/Cargo.toml b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f4a6e7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+[package]
+name = "hellas-pb"
+description = "Generated protobuf types for the Hellas protocol"
+version.workspace = true
+edition.workspace = true
+license.workspace = true
+repository.workspace = true
+documentation.workspace = true
+
+[features]
+default = []
+common = []
+symbolic = []
+opaque = []
+ticket = ["symbolic", "opaque"]
+execute = ["common", "ticket"]
+node = ["common"]
+courtesy = ["symbolic", "ticket"]
+settlement = ["common"]
+client = []
+server = []
+all = ["execute", "courtesy", "node", "client", "server"]
+compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build", "all"]
+
+[dependencies]
+tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
+tonic-prost = "0.14"
+prost = "0.14"
+
+[build-dependencies]
+tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/pb/build.rs b/crates/pb/build.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..cb35d13
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/build.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+fn main() {
+    #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
+    compile();
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "compile")]
+fn compile() {
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/common.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto");
+    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/node.proto");
+
+    let mut prost_config = tonic_prost_build::Config::new();
+    prost_config.enable_type_names();
+
+    tonic_prost_build::configure()
+        .out_dir("src")
+        .emit_package(true)
+        .build_client(true)
+        .build_server(true)
+        .build_transport(false)
+        .compile_with_config(
+            prost_config,
+            &[
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/common.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/node.proto",
+                "../../proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto",
+            ],
+            &["../../proto"],
+        )
+        .expect("failed to compile Hellas protobuf definitions");
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
similarity index 66%
rename from crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
rename to crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
index 441a497..00ea022 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/hellas.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
@@ -1,665 +1,305 @@
 // This file is @generated by prost-build.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetQuoteRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "5")]
-    pub input: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "6")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "7")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "8")]
-    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "9")]
-    pub program: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetQuoteRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetQuoteRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetQuoteResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub amount: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetQuoteResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetQuoteResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetQuoteResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetQuoteResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint32, optional, tag = "2")]
-    pub stream_batch_size: ::core::option::Option<u32>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteRequest".into()
-    }
+pub struct WorkEvent {
+    #[prost(oneof = "work_event::Kind", tags = "1, 2, 3")]
+    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<work_event::Kind>,
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ExecuteStreamEvent {
-    #[prost(oneof = "execute_stream_event::Event", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub event: ::core::option::Option<execute_stream_event::Event>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `ExecuteStreamEvent`.
-pub mod execute_stream_event {
+/// Nested message and enum types in `WorkEvent`.
+pub mod work_event {
     #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Event {
+    pub enum Kind {
         #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Chunk(super::Chunk),
+        Chunk(super::WorkChunk),
         #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Outcome(super::Outcome),
+        Finished(super::WorkFinished),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "3")]
+        Failed(super::WorkFailed),
     }
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ExecuteStreamEvent {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ExecuteStreamEvent";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for WorkEvent {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkEvent";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+        "hellas.v1.WorkEvent".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ExecuteStreamEvent".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.WorkEvent".into()
     }
 }
-/// Incremental token chunk produced during decode.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Chunk {
+pub struct WorkChunk {
     /// Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
     pub position: u64,
-    /// Little-endian u32 token IDs.
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
-    pub tokens: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for Chunk {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Chunk";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.Chunk".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.Chunk".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Terminal outcome of an execution.
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Outcome {
-    #[prost(oneof = "outcome::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<outcome::Kind>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `Outcome`.
-pub mod outcome {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Kind {
-        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Completed(super::Completed),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Failed(super::Failed),
-    }
+    pub bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for Outcome {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Outcome";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for WorkChunk {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkChunk";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.Outcome".into()
+        "hellas.v1.WorkChunk".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.Outcome".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.WorkChunk".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Completed {
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
-    pub total_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(enumeration = "StopReason", tag = "2")]
-    pub stop_reason: i32,
-    /// Cid<TextReceipt> — exactly 32 bytes. Receivers reject other lengths.
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+pub struct WorkFinished {
+    /// Complete output object. Symbolic text uses little-endian u32 token IDs.
+    /// Opaque uses exact UTF-8 JSON bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub output: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub receipt: ::core::option::Option<ReceiptEnvelope>,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "FinishStatus", tag = "3")]
+    pub status: i32,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub total_units: u64,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for Completed {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Completed";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for WorkFinished {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkFinished";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.Completed".into()
+        "hellas.v1.WorkFinished".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.Completed".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.WorkFinished".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Failed {
-    /// Tokens emitted before failure (for honest usage reporting).
+pub struct WorkFailed {
+    /// Units emitted before failure (tokens for symbolic text, bytes for opaque).
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
     pub position: u64,
     #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
     pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for Failed {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Failed";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for WorkFailed {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkFailed";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.Failed".into()
+        "hellas.v1.WorkFailed".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.Failed".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.WorkFailed".into()
     }
 }
-/// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
-/// Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have the tokenizer.
+/// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
-    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
-    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
-    /// QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
-    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "5")]
-    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+pub struct ReceiptEnvelope {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub dag_cbor: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for ReceiptEnvelope {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ReceiptEnvelope";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+        "hellas.v1.ReceiptEnvelope".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.ReceiptEnvelope".into()
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub amount: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum FinishStatus {
+    Unspecified = 0,
+    EndOfSequence = 1,
+    MaxOutput = 2,
+    Cancelled = 3,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+impl FinishStatus {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Unspecified => "FINISH_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::EndOfSequence => "FINISH_STATUS_END_OF_SEQUENCE",
+            Self::MaxOutput => "FINISH_STATUS_MAX_OUTPUT",
+            Self::Cancelled => "FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED",
+        }
     }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "FINISH_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "FINISH_STATUS_END_OF_SEQUENCE" => Some(Self::EndOfSequence),
+            "FINISH_STATUS_MAX_OUTPUT" => Some(Self::MaxOutput),
+            "FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED" => Some(Self::Cancelled),
+            _ => None,
+        }
     }
 }
-/// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
-/// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
-/// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ChatMessage {
-    /// "user", "assistant"
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub role: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub content: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+pub struct SymbolicWorkRequest {
+    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_work_request::Execution", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub execution: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_work_request::Execution>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ChatMessage {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ChatMessage";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ChatMessage".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ChatMessage".into()
+/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicWorkRequest`.
+pub mod symbolic_work_request {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Execution {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisExecution),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Step(super::SymbolicStepExecution),
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
-    pub messages: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ChatMessage>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
-    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
-    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
-    /// QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
-    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "6")]
-    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicWorkRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicWorkRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicWorkRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicWorkRequest".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub quote_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub amount: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+pub struct SymbolicGenesisExecution {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisExecution {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisExecution";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
     }
 }
-/// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicStepExecution {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
+    pub previous_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub input_tokens_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
+    /// execution header before walking the stop-token list.
+    #[prost(int32, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<i32>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStepExecution {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStepExecution";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ListModelsRequest".into()
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ListModelsRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ModelInfo {
+pub struct OpaqueWorkRequest {
     #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    pub service: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
     #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(enumeration = "ModelStatus", tag = "3")]
-    pub status: i32,
-    /// Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ModelInfo {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelInfo";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ModelInfo".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ModelInfo".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ListModelsResponse {
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub models: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelInfo>,
+    pub method: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// exact UTF-8 JSON bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub payload: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for OpaqueWorkRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "OpaqueWorkRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ListModelsResponse".into()
+        "hellas.v1.OpaqueWorkRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ListModelsResponse".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.OpaqueWorkRequest".into()
     }
 }
-/// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
-/// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
-/// and streams back text chunks.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Execute output).
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+pub struct CreateTicketRequest {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub request: ::core::option::Option<WorkRequest>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for CreateTicketRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "CreateTicketRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+        "hellas.v1.CreateTicketRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.CreateTicketRequest".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct DecodeTokensResponse {
-    /// Decoded text (incremental delta — concatenate all responses for full output).
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub text: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+pub struct WorkRequest {
+    #[prost(oneof = "work_request::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<work_request::Kind>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+/// Nested message and enum types in `WorkRequest`.
+pub mod work_request {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Kind {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Symbolic(super::SymbolicWorkRequest),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Opaque(super::OpaqueWorkRequest),
     }
 }
-/// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetStatsRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for WorkRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetStatsRequest".into()
+        "hellas.v1.WorkRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetStatsRequest".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.WorkRequest".into()
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct TokenStats {
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
-    pub executions_started: u64,
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Ticket {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub executions_completed: u64,
+    pub amount: u64,
     #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub executions_failed: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "5")]
-    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "6")]
-    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "7")]
-    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "8")]
-    pub generated_tokens: u64,
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "TokenStats";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+impl ::prost::Name for Ticket {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Ticket";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.TokenStats".into()
+        "hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.TokenStats".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ModelTokenStats {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ModelTokenStats {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelTokenStats";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
+pub struct RunTicketRequest {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for RunTicketRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "RunTicketRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.ModelTokenStats".into()
+        "hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.ModelTokenStats".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetStatsResponse {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
-    pub model_stats: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelTokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetModelStatsRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetModelStatsResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
-#[repr(i32)]
-pub enum StopReason {
-    Unspecified = 0,
-    EndOfSequence = 1,
-    MaxNewTokens = 2,
-    Cancelled = 3,
-}
-impl StopReason {
-    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    ///
-    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
-    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
-    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
-        match self {
-            Self::Unspecified => "STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED",
-            Self::EndOfSequence => "END_OF_SEQUENCE",
-            Self::MaxNewTokens => "MAX_NEW_TOKENS",
-            Self::Cancelled => "CANCELLED",
-        }
-    }
-    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
-        match value {
-            "STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
-            "END_OF_SEQUENCE" => Some(Self::EndOfSequence),
-            "MAX_NEW_TOKENS" => Some(Self::MaxNewTokens),
-            "CANCELLED" => Some(Self::Cancelled),
-            _ => None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
-#[repr(i32)]
-pub enum ModelStatus {
-    Unspecified = 0,
-    Queued = 1,
-    Loading = 2,
-    Ready = 3,
-    Failed = 4,
-}
-impl ModelStatus {
-    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    ///
-    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
-    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
-    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
-        match self {
-            Self::Unspecified => "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
-            Self::Queued => "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED",
-            Self::Loading => "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING",
-            Self::Ready => "MODEL_STATUS_READY",
-            Self::Failed => "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED",
-        }
-    }
-    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
-        match value {
-            "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED" => Some(Self::Queued),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING" => Some(Self::Loading),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_READY" => Some(Self::Ready),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
-            _ => None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetNodeInfoRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetNodeInfoResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub uptime_seconds: u64,
-    /// Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub build: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub os: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "6")]
-    pub graffiti: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetKnownPeersRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub service_alpn: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetKnownPeersResponse {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub peer_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Presence {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub hf_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub req_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub peer_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-    #[prost(bool, tag = "5")]
-    pub is_executor: bool,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for Presence {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Presence";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.Presence".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.Presence".into()
+        "/hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
     }
 }
 /// Generated client implementations.
-pub mod node_client {
+pub mod execute_client {
     #![allow(
         unused_variables,
         dead_code,
@@ -670,10 +310,10 @@ pub mod node_client {
     use tonic::codegen::*;
     use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
     #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-    pub struct NodeClient<T> {
+    pub struct ExecuteClient<T> {
         inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
     }
-    impl<T> NodeClient<T>
+    impl<T> ExecuteClient<T>
     where
         T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
         T::Error: Into<StdError>,
@@ -691,7 +331,7 @@ pub mod node_client {
         pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
             inner: T,
             interceptor: F,
-        ) -> NodeClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        ) -> ExecuteClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
         where
             F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
             T::ResponseBody: Default,
@@ -705,7 +345,7 @@ pub mod node_client {
                 http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
             >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
         {
-            NodeClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+            ExecuteClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
         }
         /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
         ///
@@ -738,13 +378,10 @@ pub mod node_client {
             self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
             self
         }
-        pub async fn get_node_info(
+        pub async fn create_ticket(
             &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::Ticket>, tonic::Status> {
             self.inner
                 .ready()
                 .await
@@ -754,16 +391,19 @@ pub mod node_client {
                     )
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Node/GetNodeInfo");
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.v1.Execute/CreateTicket",
+            );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "GetNodeInfo"));
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Execute", "CreateTicket"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
-        pub async fn get_known_peers(
+        pub async fn run_ticket(
             &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::RunTicketRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::WorkEvent>>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -776,16 +416,17 @@ pub mod node_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Node/GetKnownPeers",
+                "/hellas.v1.Execute/RunTicket",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Node", "GetKnownPeers"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Execute", "RunTicket"));
+            self.inner.server_streaming(req, path, codec).await
         }
     }
 }
 /// Generated server implementations.
-pub mod node_server {
+pub mod execute_server {
     #![allow(
         unused_variables,
         dead_code,
@@ -794,33 +435,33 @@ pub mod node_server {
         clippy::let_unit_value,
     )]
     use tonic::codegen::*;
-    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with NodeServer.
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with ExecuteServer.
     #[async_trait]
-    pub trait Node: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn get_node_info(
+    pub trait Execute: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn create_ticket(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn get_known_peers(
+            request: tonic::Request<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::Ticket>, tonic::Status>;
+        /// Server streaming response type for the RunTicket method.
+        type RunTicketStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
+                Item = std::result::Result<super::WorkEvent, tonic::Status>,
+            >
+            + std::marker::Send
+            + 'static;
+        async fn run_ticket(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
+            request: tonic::Request<super::RunTicketRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<Self::RunTicketStream>, tonic::Status>;
     }
     #[derive(Debug)]
-    pub struct NodeServer<T> {
+    pub struct ExecuteServer<T> {
         inner: Arc<T>,
         accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
         send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
         max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
         max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
     }
-    impl<T> NodeServer<T> {
+    impl<T> ExecuteServer<T> {
         pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
             Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
         }
@@ -871,9 +512,9 @@ pub mod node_server {
             self
         }
     }
-    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for NodeServer<T>
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for ExecuteServer<T>
     where
-        T: Node,
+        T: Execute,
         B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
         B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
     {
@@ -888,23 +529,25 @@ pub mod node_server {
         }
         fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
             match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.Node/GetNodeInfo" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Execute/CreateTicket" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetNodeInfoSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>
-                    for GetNodeInfoSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetNodeInfoResponse;
+                    struct CreateTicketSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::CreateTicketRequest>
+                    for CreateTicketSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::Ticket;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Node>::get_node_info(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Execute>::create_ticket(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -915,7 +558,7 @@ pub mod node_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetNodeInfoSvc(inner);
+                        let method = CreateTicketSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -931,25 +574,26 @@ pub mod node_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Node/GetKnownPeers" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Execute/RunTicket" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetKnownPeersSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct RunTicketSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Node,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>
-                    for GetKnownPeersSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetKnownPeersResponse;
+                        T: Execute,
+                    > tonic::server::ServerStreamingService<super::RunTicketRequest>
+                    for RunTicketSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::WorkEvent;
+                        type ResponseStream = T::RunTicketStream;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::RunTicketRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Node>::get_known_peers(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Execute>::run_ticket(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -960,7 +604,7 @@ pub mod node_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetKnownPeersSvc(inner);
+                        let method = RunTicketSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -971,7 +615,7 @@ pub mod node_server {
                                 max_decoding_message_size,
                                 max_encoding_message_size,
                             );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        let res = grpc.server_streaming(method, req).await;
                         Ok(res)
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
@@ -998,7 +642,7 @@ pub mod node_server {
             }
         }
     }
-    impl<T> Clone for NodeServer<T> {
+    impl<T> Clone for ExecuteServer<T> {
         fn clone(&self) -> Self {
             let inner = self.inner.clone();
             Self {
@@ -1011,27 +655,492 @@ pub mod node_server {
         }
     }
     /// Generated gRPC service name
-    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.Node";
-    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for NodeServer<T> {
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.v1.Execute";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for ExecuteServer<T> {
         const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
     }
 }
-/// Generated client implementations.
-pub mod execute_client {
-    #![allow(
-        unused_variables,
-        dead_code,
-        missing_docs,
-        clippy::wildcard_imports,
-        clippy::let_unit_value,
-    )]
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicStart {
+    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_start::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_start::Kind>,
+}
+/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicStart`.
+pub mod symbolic_start {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Kind {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisStart),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Receipt(super::SymbolicReceiptStart),
+    }
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicGenesisStart {}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicReceiptStart {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicReceiptStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicReceiptStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePreparedTextRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub prompt_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "6")]
+    pub start: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicStart>,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuotePreparedTextResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "7")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and symbolic request
+/// construction. Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have
+/// the tokenizer.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
+/// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
+/// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ChatMessage {
+    /// "user", "assistant"
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub role: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub content: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ChatMessage {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ChatMessage";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub messages: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ChatMessage>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "6")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelInfo {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ModelStatus", tag = "3")]
+    pub status: i32,
+    /// Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelInfo {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelInfo";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub models: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelInfo>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
+/// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
+/// and streams back text chunks.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Symbolic output).
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensResponse {
+    /// Decoded text (incremental delta; concatenate all responses for full output).
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub text: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct TokenStats {
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub executions_started: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub executions_completed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub executions_failed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "5")]
+    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "6")]
+    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "7")]
+    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "8")]
+    pub generated_tokens: u64,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "TokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelTokenStats {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelTokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelTokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
+    pub model_stats: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelTokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum ModelStatus {
+    Unspecified = 0,
+    Queued = 1,
+    Loading = 2,
+    Ready = 3,
+    Failed = 4,
+}
+impl ModelStatus {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Unspecified => "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::Queued => "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED",
+            Self::Loading => "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING",
+            Self::Ready => "MODEL_STATUS_READY",
+            Self::Failed => "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED",
+        }
+    }
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED" => Some(Self::Queued),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING" => Some(Self::Loading),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_READY" => Some(Self::Ready),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod courtesy_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
     use tonic::codegen::*;
     use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
     #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-    pub struct ExecuteClient<T> {
+    pub struct CourtesyClient<T> {
         inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
     }
-    impl<T> ExecuteClient<T>
+    impl<T> CourtesyClient<T>
     where
         T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
         T::Error: Into<StdError>,
@@ -1049,7 +1158,7 @@ pub mod execute_client {
         pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
             inner: T,
             interceptor: F,
-        ) -> ExecuteClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        ) -> CourtesyClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
         where
             F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
             T::ResponseBody: Default,
@@ -1063,7 +1172,7 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
             >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
         {
-            ExecuteClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+            CourtesyClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
         }
         /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
         ///
@@ -1096,11 +1205,11 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
             self
         }
-        pub async fn get_quote(
+        pub async fn quote_prepared_text(
             &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetQuoteRequest>,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetQuoteResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -1112,9 +1221,12 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                     )
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/GetQuote");
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText",
+            );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetQuote"));
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePreparedText"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn quote_prompt(
@@ -1134,11 +1246,11 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/QuotePrompt",
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
             req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuotePrompt"));
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePrompt"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
@@ -1158,11 +1270,11 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/QuoteChatPrompt",
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
             req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "QuoteChatPrompt"));
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuoteChatPrompt"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn list_models(
@@ -1182,10 +1294,11 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/ListModels",
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/ListModels",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "ListModels"));
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "ListModels"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn decode_tokens(
@@ -1207,34 +1320,13 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/DecodeTokens",
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_streaming_request();
             req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "DecodeTokens"));
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "DecodeTokens"));
             self.inner.streaming(req, path, codec).await
         }
-        pub async fn execute(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ExecuteRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::ExecuteStreamEvent>>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/Execute");
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "Execute"));
-            self.inner.server_streaming(req, path, codec).await
-        }
         pub async fn get_stats(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetStatsRequest>,
@@ -1251,9 +1343,12 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                     )
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static("/hellas.Execute/GetStats");
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetStats",
+            );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut().insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetStats"));
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "GetStats"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn get_model_stats(
@@ -1273,17 +1368,17 @@ pub mod execute_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.Execute/GetModelStats",
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
             req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.Execute", "GetModelStats"));
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "GetModelStats"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
     }
 }
 /// Generated server implementations.
-pub mod execute_server {
+pub mod courtesy_server {
     #![allow(
         unused_variables,
         dead_code,
@@ -1292,14 +1387,14 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         clippy::let_unit_value,
     )]
     use tonic::codegen::*;
-    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with ExecuteServer.
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with CourtesyServer.
     #[async_trait]
-    pub trait Execute: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn get_quote(
+    pub trait Courtesy: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn quote_prepared_text(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetQuoteRequest>,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetQuoteResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
         async fn quote_prompt(
@@ -1336,16 +1431,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             tonic::Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
-        /// Server streaming response type for the Execute method.
-        type ExecuteStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
-                Item = std::result::Result<super::ExecuteStreamEvent, tonic::Status>,
-            >
-            + std::marker::Send
-            + 'static;
-        async fn execute(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<Self::ExecuteStream>, tonic::Status>;
         async fn get_stats(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
@@ -1362,14 +1447,14 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         >;
     }
     #[derive(Debug)]
-    pub struct ExecuteServer<T> {
+    pub struct CourtesyServer<T> {
         inner: Arc<T>,
         accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
         send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
         max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
         max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
     }
-    impl<T> ExecuteServer<T> {
+    impl<T> CourtesyServer<T> {
         pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
             Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
         }
@@ -1420,9 +1505,9 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             self
         }
     }
-    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for ExecuteServer<T>
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for CourtesyServer<T>
     where
-        T: Execute,
+        T: Courtesy,
         B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
         B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
     {
@@ -1437,23 +1522,25 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         }
         fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
             match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.Execute/GetQuote" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetQuoteSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Execute> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetQuoteRequest>
-                    for GetQuoteSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetQuoteResponse;
+                    struct QuotePreparedTextSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>
+                    for QuotePreparedTextSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuotePreparedTextResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetQuoteRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::get_quote(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prepared_text(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1464,7 +1551,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetQuoteSvc(inner);
+                        let method = QuotePreparedTextSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -1480,11 +1567,11 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/QuotePrompt" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct QuotePromptSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct QuotePromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
+                        T: Courtesy,
                     > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePromptRequest>
                     for QuotePromptSvc<T> {
                         type Response = super::QuotePromptResponse;
@@ -1498,7 +1585,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::quote_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prompt(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1525,11 +1612,11 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/QuoteChatPrompt" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct QuoteChatPromptSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct QuoteChatPromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
+                        T: Courtesy,
                     > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>
                     for QuoteChatPromptSvc<T> {
                         type Response = super::QuoteChatPromptResponse;
@@ -1543,7 +1630,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::quote_chat_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_chat_prompt(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1570,11 +1657,11 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/ListModels" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/ListModels" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ListModelsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct ListModelsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
+                        T: Courtesy,
                     > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ListModelsRequest>
                     for ListModelsSvc<T> {
                         type Response = super::ListModelsResponse;
@@ -1588,7 +1675,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::list_models(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::list_models(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1615,11 +1702,11 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/DecodeTokens" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
+                        T: Courtesy,
                     > tonic::server::StreamingService<super::DecodeTokensRequest>
                     for DecodeTokensSvc<T> {
                         type Response = super::DecodeTokensResponse;
@@ -1636,7 +1723,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::decode_tokens(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::decode_tokens(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1663,26 +1750,68 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/Execute" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetStats" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Courtesy> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetStatsRequest>
+                    for GetStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetStatsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::get_stats(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ExecuteSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct GetModelStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::ServerStreamingService<super::ExecuteRequest>
-                    for ExecuteSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ExecuteStreamEvent;
-                        type ResponseStream = T::ExecuteStream;
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetModelStatsRequest>
+                    for GetModelStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetModelStatsResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ExecuteRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::execute(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::get_model_stats(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1693,7 +1822,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ExecuteSvc(inner);
+                        let method = GetModelStatsSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -1704,28 +1833,396 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                                 max_decoding_message_size,
                                 max_encoding_message_size,
                             );
-                        let res = grpc.server_streaming(method, req).await;
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
                         Ok(res)
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/GetStats" => {
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for CourtesyServer<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.v1.Courtesy";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for CourtesyServer<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetNodeInfoRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetNodeInfoResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub uptime_seconds: u64,
+    /// Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub build: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub os: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "6")]
+    pub graffiti: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub service_alpn: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub peer_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Presence {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub hf_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub req_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub peer_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
+    #[prost(bool, tag = "5")]
+    pub is_executor: bool,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for Presence {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Presence";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.Presence".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.Presence".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod node_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct NodeClient<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl<T> NodeClient<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> NodeClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            NodeClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn get_node_info(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Node", "GetNodeInfo"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_known_peers(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Node", "GetKnownPeers"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod node_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with NodeServer.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Node: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn get_node_info(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_known_peers(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct NodeServer<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> NodeServer<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for NodeServer<T>
+    where
+        T: Node,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetStatsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Execute> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetStatsRequest>
-                    for GetStatsSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetStatsResponse;
+                    struct GetNodeInfoSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>
+                    for GetNodeInfoSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetNodeInfoResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::get_stats(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Node>::get_node_info(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1736,7 +2233,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let method = GetNodeInfoSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -1752,25 +2249,25 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.Execute/GetModelStats" => {
+                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetModelStatsSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct GetKnownPeersSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
-                        T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetModelStatsRequest>
-                    for GetModelStatsSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetModelStatsResponse;
+                        T: Node,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>
+                    for GetKnownPeersSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetKnownPeersResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::get_model_stats(&inner, request).await
+                                <T as Node>::get_known_peers(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1781,7 +2278,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetModelStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let method = GetKnownPeersSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
@@ -1819,7 +2316,7 @@ pub mod execute_server {
             }
         }
     }
-    impl<T> Clone for ExecuteServer<T> {
+    impl<T> Clone for NodeServer<T> {
         fn clone(&self) -> Self {
             let inner = self.inner.clone();
             Self {
@@ -1832,8 +2329,8 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         }
     }
     /// Generated gRPC service name
-    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.Execute";
-    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for ExecuteServer<T> {
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.v1.Node";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for NodeServer<T> {
         const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..72f7a34
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,65 @@
+//! Generated protobuf bindings for the Hellas protocol.
+//!
+//! The source `.proto` files live under `proto/hellas` at the workspace root.
+
+#[cfg(any(
+    feature = "common",
+    feature = "symbolic",
+    feature = "opaque",
+    feature = "ticket",
+    feature = "execute",
+    feature = "courtesy",
+    feature = "node",
+))]
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+#[path = "hellas.v1.rs"]
+mod generated_hellas;
+
+pub mod hellas {
+    #[cfg(feature = "common")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+        FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope, WorkChunk, WorkEvent, WorkFailed, WorkFinished, work_event,
+    };
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "symbolic")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+        SymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicStepExecution, SymbolicWorkRequest, symbolic_work_request,
+    };
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "opaque")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest;
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "ticket")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+        CreateTicketRequest, RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkRequest, work_request,
+    };
+
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "execute", feature = "client"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::execute_client;
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "execute", feature = "server"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::execute_server;
+
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "courtesy", feature = "client"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::courtesy_client;
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "courtesy", feature = "server"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::courtesy_server;
+    #[cfg(feature = "courtesy")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+        ChatMessage, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest,
+        GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
+        ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, ModelTokenStats, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+        QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+        QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicReceiptStart,
+        SymbolicStart, TokenStats, symbolic_start,
+    };
+
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "node", feature = "client"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::node_client;
+    #[cfg(all(feature = "node", feature = "server"))]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::node_server;
+    #[cfg(feature = "node")]
+    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+        GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
+        Presence,
+    };
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 23bf523..770fba3 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -10,7 +10,12 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 [features]
 default = []
 compression = ["tonic/gzip", "tonic/zstd"]
-client = ["tonic/channel"]
+client = [
+    "tonic/channel",
+    "hellas-pb/client",
+    "hellas-pb/execute",
+    "hellas-pb/courtesy",
+]
 discovery = [
     "client",
     "dep:futures",
@@ -19,11 +24,11 @@ discovery = [
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
     "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
-server = ["tonic/server"]
-compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build"]
+server = ["tonic/server", "hellas-pb/server"]
 node = [
     "dep:catgrad",
     "dep:catgrad-llm",
+    "hellas-pb/courtesy",
     "dep:serde",
     "dep:serde_json",
     "dep:tokenizers",
@@ -31,9 +36,8 @@ node = [
 ]
 
 [dependencies]
+hellas-pb.workspace = true
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
-tonic-prost = "0.14"
-prost = "0.14"
 futures-core = "0.3"
 futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
 mainline = { version = "6", optional = true }
@@ -49,8 +53,5 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optio
 [target.'cfg(not(any(target_env = "musl", target_os = "windows")))'.dependencies]
 tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = ["onig", "esaxx_fast"], optional = true }
 
-[build-dependencies]
-tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
-
 [dev-dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
diff --git a/crates/rpc/build.rs b/crates/rpc/build.rs
index a1b4e31..6e51789 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/build.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/build.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
 fn main() {
-    #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
-    compile();
-
     // Capture git rev for version info.
     // Try git from this crate's own repo first (correct for cross-workspace path deps),
     // then fall back to GIT_REV env var (set by nix where git is unavailable).
@@ -21,20 +18,3 @@ fn main() {
     println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/HEAD");
     println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../.git/refs");
 }
-
-#[cfg(feature = "compile")]
-fn compile() {
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=proto/*.proto");
-    let mut prost_config = tonic_prost_build::Config::new();
-    prost_config.enable_type_names();
-
-    tonic_prost_build::configure()
-        .out_dir("src/pb")
-        .include_file("mod.rs")
-        .emit_package(true)
-        .build_client(cfg!(feature = "client"))
-        .build_server(cfg!(feature = "server"))
-        .build_transport(false) // we use our own transport
-        .compile_with_config(prost_config, &["proto/hellas.proto"], &["proto"])
-        .expect("Failed to compile protos");
-}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto b/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
deleted file mode 100644
index f7a7890..0000000
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/hellas.proto
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-syntax = "proto3";
-
-package hellas;
-
-import "execute.proto";
-import "node.proto";
-
-service Node {
-  rpc GetNodeInfo(GetNodeInfoRequest) returns (GetNodeInfoResponse);
-  rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
-}
-
-service Execute {
-  rpc GetQuote(GetQuoteRequest) returns (GetQuoteResponse);
-  rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
-  rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
-  rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
-  rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
-  rpc Execute(ExecuteRequest) returns (stream ExecuteStreamEvent);
-  rpc GetStats(GetStatsRequest) returns (GetStatsResponse);
-  rpc GetModelStats(GetModelStatsRequest) returns (GetModelStatsResponse);
-}
-
-message Presence {
-  string hf_id = 1;
-  string req_id = 2;
-  string peer_id = 3;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 4;
-  bool is_executor = 5;
-}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 14a51cb..eb93f6b 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -9,26 +9,35 @@ use tonic::codegen::*;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
-use crate::pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use crate::pb::hellas::{ExecuteRequest, ExecuteStreamEvent, GetQuoteRequest, GetQuoteResponse};
 use crate::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, read_provenance_metadata};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    CreateTicketRequest, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, RunTicketRequest,
+    Ticket, WorkEvent,
+};
 
-pub type ExecuteEventStream =
-    Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<ExecuteStreamEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
+pub type ExecuteEventStream = Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
-/// Quote response paired with the provenance the executor committed to.
-/// Carried alongside `GetQuoteResponse` so callers (the gateway) can
+/// Ticket response paired with the provenance the executor committed to.
+/// Carried alongside `Ticket` so callers (the gateway) can
 /// expose the same hashes the executor logged at quote/accept time.
 #[derive(Debug)]
 pub struct QuotedResponse {
-    pub response: GetQuoteResponse,
+    pub response: Ticket,
+    pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug)]
+pub struct QuotedPreparedTextResponse {
+    pub response: QuotePreparedTextResponse,
     pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
 }
 
 /// Streaming execution paired with the provenance committed to at
-/// quote-acceptance time. The receipt CID is terminal and reaches the
-/// caller via the streamed `Completed.receipt_cid` proto field, not
-/// through `ExecutionProvenance`.
+/// quote-acceptance time. The producer receipt is terminal and reaches the
+/// caller via the streamed `WorkFinished.receipt` field, not through
+/// `ExecutionProvenance`.
 pub struct StreamedExecution {
     pub stream: ExecuteEventStream,
     pub provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
@@ -36,40 +45,66 @@ pub struct StreamedExecution {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status>;
+    async fn create_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status>;
+    async fn quote_prepared_text(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedPreparedTextResponse, Status>;
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
     ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status>;
 }
 
 pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T> {
-    client: ExecuteClient<T>,
+    execute: ExecuteClient<T>,
+    courtesy: CourtesyClient<T>,
 }
 
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
 impl RemoteExecuteDriver<IrohChannel> {
     pub fn new(channel: IrohChannel) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            client: Self::configure(ExecuteClient::new(channel)),
-        }
+        Self::with_service(channel)
     }
 }
 
 impl<T> RemoteExecuteDriver<T>
 where
-    T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+    T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body> + Clone,
     T::Error: Into<StdError>,
     T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + Send + 'static,
     <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
 {
     pub fn with_service(service: T) -> Self {
+        let courtesy = service.clone();
         Self {
-            client: Self::configure(ExecuteClient::new(service)),
+            execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(service)),
+            courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
         }
     }
 
-    fn configure(client: ExecuteClient<T>) -> ExecuteClient<T> {
+    pub fn with_services(execute: T, courtesy: T) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(execute)),
+            courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn configure_execute(client: ExecuteClient<T>) -> ExecuteClient<T> {
+        let client = client
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        #[cfg(feature = "compression")]
+        let client = client
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd);
+        client
+    }
+
+    fn configure_courtesy(client: CourtesyClient<T>) -> CourtesyClient<T> {
         let client = client
             .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
             .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
@@ -90,8 +125,11 @@ where
     <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
     T::Future: Send,
 {
-    async fn get_quote(&mut self, request: GetQuoteRequest) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let resp = self.client.get_quote(request).await?;
+    async fn create_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let resp = self.execute.create_ticket(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
             response: resp.into_inner(),
@@ -99,11 +137,23 @@ where
         })
     }
 
+    async fn quote_prepared_text(
+        &mut self,
+        request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedPreparedTextResponse, Status> {
+        let resp = self.courtesy.quote_prepared_text(request).await?;
+        let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
+        Ok(QuotedPreparedTextResponse {
+            response: resp.into_inner(),
+            provenance,
+        })
+    }
+
     async fn execute_streaming(
         &mut self,
-        request: ExecuteRequest,
+        request: RunTicketRequest,
     ) -> Result<StreamedExecution, Status> {
-        let resp = self.client.execute(request).await?;
+        let resp = self.execute.run_ticket(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(StreamedExecution {
             stream: Box::pin(resp.into_inner()),
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 9381162..0cef1f2 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -86,8 +86,9 @@ fn executor_status_code(err: &ExecutorError) -> tonic::Code {
         | ExecutorError::TokenBytes(_) => tonic::Code::InvalidArgument,
         ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { .. } => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
         ExecutorError::ModelAssets(model_err) => model_assets_status_code(model_err),
-        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_)
-        | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition,
+        ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(_) | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteExpired(_)) => {
+            tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
+        }
         ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
         ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
         ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
index 635ca58..794ab63 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/lib.rs
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ pub mod driver;
 pub mod error;
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
 pub mod model;
-pub mod pb;
 #[cfg(feature = "node")]
 pub mod policy;
 pub mod provenance;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 198c1a4..38fb032 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,13 @@
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
-use crate::encode_token_ids;
-use crate::pb::hellas::GetQuoteRequest;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicStart, symbolic_start,
+};
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
@@ -72,13 +73,11 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn build_quote_request(
+    pub fn build_quote_prepared_text_request(
         &self,
         prepared_prompt: &PreparedPrompt,
         max_seq: u32,
-    ) -> Result<GetQuoteRequest> {
-        let max_sequence_length = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() + max_seq as usize;
-        let program = build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length, self.dtype)?;
+    ) -> Result<QuotePreparedTextRequest> {
         let input_ids = encode_i32_tokens(&prepared_prompt.input_ids, |token| {
             ModelAssetsError::NegativePromptTokenId { token }
         })?;
@@ -86,28 +85,33 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             ModelAssetsError::NegativeStopTokenId { token }
         })?;
 
-        Ok(GetQuoteRequest {
+        Ok(QuotePreparedTextRequest {
             huggingface_model_id: self.model.id.clone(),
             huggingface_revision: self.model.revision.clone(),
-            program,
-            input: encode_token_ids(&input_ids),
-            prompt_tokens: prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32,
+            prompt_token_ids: input_ids,
             max_new_tokens: max_seq,
             stop_token_ids,
+            start: Some(SymbolicStart {
+                kind: Some(symbolic_start::Kind::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisStart {})),
+            }),
+            accept_dtypes: vec![dtype_to_wire(self.dtype).to_string()],
         })
     }
 
+    pub fn build_program_bytes_for_sequence(&self, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
+        build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length, self.dtype)
+    }
+
     pub fn has_chat_template(&self) -> bool {
         self.chat_template.is_some()
     }
 
     pub fn prepare_chat(&self, messages: &[Message]) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
-        let template = self
-            .chat_template
-            .as_deref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
+        let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
+            ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
                 source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
-            })?;
+            }
+        })?;
         PreparedPrompt::from_messages(
             &self.tokenizer,
             template,
@@ -172,3 +176,12 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         )?)
     }
 }
+
+fn dtype_to_wire(dtype: Dtype) -> &'static str {
+    match dtype {
+        Dtype::F32 => "f32",
+        Dtype::F16 => "f16",
+        Dtype::BF16 => "bf16",
+        Dtype::U32 => "u32",
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/pb/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/pb/mod.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 934e064..0000000
--- a/crates/rpc/src/pb/mod.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,4 +0,0 @@
-// This file is @generated by prost-build.
-pub mod hellas {
-    include!("hellas.rs");
-}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
index 233a01b..2b5bec3 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -70,9 +70,7 @@ pub enum ProvenanceError {
     Missing { key: &'static str },
     #[error("provenance metadata key `{key}` is not printable ASCII")]
     NotAscii { key: &'static str },
-    #[error(
-        "provenance metadata key `{key}` is not 64-char lowercase hex (got {len} chars)"
-    )]
+    #[error("provenance metadata key `{key}` is not 64-char lowercase hex (got {len} chars)")]
     BadLength { key: &'static str, len: usize },
     #[error("provenance metadata key `{key}` contains a non-hex character")]
     BadHex { key: &'static str },
@@ -137,7 +135,10 @@ pub fn read_provenance_metadata(md: &MetadataMap) -> Result<ExecutionProvenance,
 /// server-side on `Response::metadata_mut()` for both unary and
 /// streaming RPCs.
 pub fn write_provenance_metadata(md: &mut MetadataMap, prov: &ExecutionProvenance) {
-    md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.commitment_id));
+    md.insert(
+        COMMITMENT_HEADER,
+        cid_bytes_to_metadata(&prov.commitment_id),
+    );
 }
 
 fn hex_nibble(byte: u8) -> Option<u8> {
@@ -162,7 +163,10 @@ mod tests {
     fn encode_hex_renders_lowercase_hex() {
         let s = encode_hex(&[0xab; 32]);
         assert_eq!(s.len(), 64);
-        assert!(s.chars().all(|c| c.is_ascii_hexdigit() && !c.is_ascii_uppercase()));
+        assert!(
+            s.chars()
+                .all(|c| c.is_ascii_hexdigit() && !c.is_ascii_uppercase())
+        );
         assert_eq!(s, "ab".repeat(32));
     }
 
@@ -179,7 +183,12 @@ mod tests {
     fn missing_key_reports_which_key() {
         let md = MetadataMap::new();
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("empty metadata must fail");
-        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::Missing { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+        assert_eq!(
+            err,
+            ProvenanceError::Missing {
+                key: COMMITMENT_HEADER
+            }
+        );
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -187,7 +196,13 @@ mod tests {
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "deadbeef".parse().unwrap());
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("too-short value must fail");
-        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadLength { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER, len: 8 });
+        assert_eq!(
+            err,
+            ProvenanceError::BadLength {
+                key: COMMITMENT_HEADER,
+                len: 8
+            }
+        );
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -195,7 +210,12 @@ mod tests {
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "z".repeat(64).parse().unwrap());
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("non-hex value must fail");
-        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+        assert_eq!(
+            err,
+            ProvenanceError::BadHex {
+                key: COMMITMENT_HEADER
+            }
+        );
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -204,6 +224,11 @@ mod tests {
         let mut md = MetadataMap::new();
         md.insert(COMMITMENT_HEADER, "AB".repeat(32).parse().unwrap());
         let err = read_provenance_metadata(&md).expect_err("uppercase hex must fail");
-        assert_eq!(err, ProvenanceError::BadHex { key: COMMITMENT_HEADER });
+        assert_eq!(
+            err,
+            ProvenanceError::BadHex {
+                key: COMMITMENT_HEADER
+            }
+        );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/service.rs b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
index 168de93..8e47376 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
@@ -4,12 +4,19 @@
 pub struct NodeService;
 
 impl tonic::server::NamedService for NodeService {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.Node";
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Node";
 }
 
 /// Service marker for the execute RPC service.
 pub struct ExecuteService;
 
 impl tonic::server::NamedService for ExecuteService {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.Execute";
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Execute";
+}
+
+/// Service marker for the provider courtesy RPC service.
+pub struct CourtesyService;
+
+impl tonic::server::NamedService for CourtesyService {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Courtesy";
 }
diff --git a/flake.lock b/flake.lock
index 6965fda..43768ad 100644
--- a/flake.lock
+++ b/flake.lock
@@ -8,11 +8,11 @@
         ]
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1777264080,
-        "narHash": "sha256-NomXRNsk7vVCFTkA3SnuG1RrEvwMoUmdZxhNu7fS6Ag=",
+        "lastModified": 1777626809,
+        "narHash": "sha256-wc38eHVxW4xBqLrTeoAtOcbsGXokDS7ZOkDm7WVQrnY=",
         "owner": "hellas-ai",
         "repo": "catgrad",
-        "rev": "5479fdf5c3a4eef0c747b002dd51408708fcf207",
+        "rev": "3cd07079ca27882baa7e89b25753dd9ccd170bf0",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -41,11 +41,11 @@
     },
     "nixpkgs": {
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1776877367,
-        "narHash": "sha256-EHq1/OX139R1RvBzOJ0aMRT3xnWyqtHBRUBuO1gFzjI=",
+        "lastModified": 1777578337,
+        "narHash": "sha256-Ad49moKWeXtKBJNy2ebiTQUEgdLyvGmTeykAQ9xM+Z4=",
         "owner": "NixOS",
         "repo": "nixpkgs",
-        "rev": "0726a0ecb6d4e08f6adced58726b95db924cef57",
+        "rev": "15f4ee454b1dce334612fa6843b3e05cf546efab",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@
         "nixpkgs": "nixpkgs_2"
       },
       "locked": {
-        "lastModified": 1777259803,
-        "narHash": "sha256-fIb/EoVu/1U0qVrE6qZCJ2WCfprRpywNIAVzKEACIQc=",
+        "lastModified": 1777691680,
+        "narHash": "sha256-sdCAzrPAaKu+yo7L2pWddy5PN6U9bO++WEWc1zcr7aQ=",
         "owner": "oxalica",
         "repo": "rust-overlay",
-        "rev": "a6cb2224d975e16b5e67de688c6ad306f7203425",
+        "rev": "4757db4358c77c1cbe878fa5990e6ea88d82f6b5",
         "type": "github"
       },
       "original": {
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..43b69e3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+// =====================================================================
+// Generic streaming work events.
+//
+// Wire protocol: zero or more `WorkChunk` events, terminated by exactly one
+// `WorkFinished` or `WorkFailed`, after which the stream ends. Streaming
+// chunks are transport-only; the terminal output is the object committed to by
+// the receipt.
+// =====================================================================
+
+message WorkEvent {
+  oneof kind {
+    WorkChunk chunk = 1;
+    WorkFinished finished = 2;
+    WorkFailed failed = 3;
+  }
+}
+
+message WorkChunk {
+  // Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  bytes bytes = 2;
+}
+
+message WorkFinished {
+  // Complete output object. Symbolic text uses little-endian u32 token IDs.
+  // Opaque uses exact UTF-8 JSON bytes.
+  bytes output = 1;
+  ReceiptEnvelope receipt = 2;
+  FinishStatus status = 3;
+  uint64 total_units = 4;
+}
+
+message WorkFailed {
+  // Units emitted before failure (tokens for symbolic text, bytes for opaque).
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  string error = 2;
+}
+
+enum FinishStatus {
+  FINISH_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
+  FINISH_STATUS_END_OF_SEQUENCE = 1;
+  FINISH_STATUS_MAX_OUTPUT = 2;
+  FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED = 3;
+}
+
+// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
+message ReceiptEnvelope {
+  bytes dag_cbor = 1;
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto
similarity index 55%
rename from crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
rename to proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto
index 3f4adcd..9fefd44 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/execute.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto
@@ -1,83 +1,63 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas;
+package hellas.v1;
 
-message GetQuoteRequest {
-  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
-  string huggingface_revision = 2;
-  bytes input = 5;
-  uint32 prompt_tokens = 6;
-  uint32 max_new_tokens = 7;
-  repeated uint32 stop_token_ids = 8;
-  reserved 3, 4;
-  bytes program = 9;
-}
-
-message GetQuoteResponse {
-  string quote_id = 1;
-  uint64 amount = 2;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
-}
-
-message ExecuteRequest {
-  string quote_id = 1;
-  optional uint32 stream_batch_size = 2;
-}
-
-// =====================================================================
-// Streaming execution events.
-//
-// Wire protocol: zero or more `Chunk` events, terminated by exactly one
-// `Outcome` event, after which the stream ends. There is no late-attach
-// snapshot — the stream IS the execution; clients hold the receiver from
-// `Execute` for the entire lifecycle and dropping it cancels the run.
-// =====================================================================
-
-message ExecuteStreamEvent {
-  oneof event {
-    Chunk chunk = 1;
-    Outcome outcome = 2;
-  }
-}
+import "hellas/v1/symbolic.proto";
+import "hellas/v1/ticket.proto";
 
-// Incremental token chunk produced during decode.
-message Chunk {
-  // Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
-  uint64 position = 1;
-  // Little-endian u32 token IDs.
-  bytes tokens = 2;
+// Non-core provider conveniences. These APIs are not settlement/protocol
+// objects: providers may offer Hugging Face resolution, tokenization, chat
+// templates, model listing, and metrics, or decline to serve them.
+
+service Courtesy {
+  rpc QuotePreparedText(QuotePreparedTextRequest) returns (QuotePreparedTextResponse);
+  rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
+  rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
+  rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
+  rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
+  rpc GetStats(GetStatsRequest) returns (GetStatsResponse);
+  rpc GetModelStats(GetModelStatsRequest) returns (GetModelStatsResponse);
 }
 
-// Terminal outcome of an execution.
-message Outcome {
+message SymbolicStart {
   oneof kind {
-    Completed completed = 1;
-    Failed failed = 2;
+    SymbolicGenesisStart genesis = 1;
+    SymbolicReceiptStart receipt = 2;
   }
 }
 
-message Completed {
-  uint64 total_tokens = 1;
-  StopReason stop_reason = 2;
-  // Cid<TextReceipt> — exactly 32 bytes. Receivers reject other lengths.
-  bytes receipt_cid = 3;
+message SymbolicGenesisStart {}
+
+message SymbolicReceiptStart {
+  bytes receipt_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
 }
 
-message Failed {
-  // Tokens emitted before failure (for honest usage reporting).
-  uint64 position = 1;
-  string error = 2;
+message QuotePreparedTextRequest {
+  string huggingface_model_id = 1;
+  string huggingface_revision = 2;
+  repeated uint32 prompt_token_ids = 3;
+  uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
+  repeated uint32 stop_token_ids = 5;
+  SymbolicStart start = 6;
+  // Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+  // picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+  // refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+  // QuotePreparedTextResponse.dtype.
+  repeated string accept_dtypes = 7;
 }
 
-enum StopReason {
-  STOP_REASON_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
-  END_OF_SEQUENCE = 1;
-  MAX_NEW_TOKENS = 2;
-  CANCELLED = 3;
+message QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
+  // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+  string dtype = 3;
+  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
-// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and graph construction.
-// Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have the tokenizer.
+// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and symbolic request
+// construction. Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have
+// the tokenizer.
 message QuotePromptRequest {
   string huggingface_model_id = 1;
   string huggingface_revision = 2;
@@ -85,26 +65,25 @@ message QuotePromptRequest {
   uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
   // Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
   // picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
   // refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
   // QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
   repeated string accept_dtypes = 5;
 }
 
 message QuotePromptResponse {
-  string quote_id = 1;
-  uint64 amount = 2;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
-  uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
   // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-  string dtype = 5;
+  string dtype = 3;
+  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
 // Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
 // Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
 // The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
 message ChatMessage {
-  string role = 1;    // "user", "assistant"
+  string role = 1; // "user", "assistant"
   string content = 2;
 }
 
@@ -116,19 +95,18 @@ message QuoteChatPromptRequest {
   string system_prompt = 5;
   // Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
   // picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported → request is
+  // preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
   // refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
   // QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
   repeated string accept_dtypes = 6;
 }
 
 message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-  string quote_id = 1;
-  uint64 amount = 2;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
-  uint32 prompt_tokens = 4;
+  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
   // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-  string dtype = 5;
+  string dtype = 3;
+  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
 // List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
@@ -160,12 +138,12 @@ message ListModelsResponse {
 message DecodeTokensRequest {
   string huggingface_model_id = 1;
   string huggingface_revision = 2;
-  // Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Execute output).
+  // Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Symbolic output).
   bytes token_bytes = 3;
 }
 
 message DecodeTokensResponse {
-  // Decoded text (incremental delta — concatenate all responses for full output).
+  // Decoded text (incremental delta; concatenate all responses for full output).
   string text = 1;
 }
 
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..90700d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+import "hellas/v1/common.proto";
+import "hellas/v1/ticket.proto";
+
+// Core execution service. This service only handles generic ticket creation
+// and running a ticket to its terminal receipt. Courtesy quote/tokenizer/model
+// helpers live in `courtesy.proto`.
+
+service Execute {
+  rpc CreateTicket(CreateTicketRequest) returns (Ticket);
+  rpc RunTicket(RunTicketRequest) returns (stream WorkEvent);
+}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2416560
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+import "hellas/v1/node.proto";
+
+service Node {
+  rpc GetNodeInfo(GetNodeInfoRequest) returns (GetNodeInfoResponse);
+  rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
+}
+
+message Presence {
+  string hf_id = 1;
+  string req_id = 2;
+  string peer_id = 3;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 4;
+  bool is_executor = 5;
+}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/node.proto
similarity index 96%
rename from crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
rename to proto/hellas/v1/node.proto
index e3c2592..c7f3503 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/proto/node.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/node.proto
@@ -1,8 +1,9 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas;
+package hellas.v1;
 
 message GetNodeInfoRequest {}
+
 message GetNodeInfoResponse {
   string node_id = 1;
   uint64 uptime_seconds = 2;
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ message GetNodeInfoResponse {
 message GetKnownPeersRequest {
   string service_alpn = 1;
 }
+
 message GetKnownPeersResponse {
   repeated bytes peer_ids = 1;
 }
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a471a4d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+// Trust-based opaque work. The protocol commits to the exact bytes; it does
+// not interpret service/method/payload or provide a non-cooperative validity
+// path for them.
+
+message OpaqueWorkRequest {
+  string service = 1;
+  string method = 2;
+  bytes payload = 3; // exact UTF-8 JSON bytes
+}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e32e7df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+// Binding/verifiable symbolic work. This is the protocol-level Catgrad path:
+// all large artifacts are named by CIDs and fetched/resolved outside protobuf.
+
+message SymbolicWorkRequest {
+  oneof execution {
+    SymbolicGenesisExecution genesis = 1;
+    SymbolicStepExecution step = 2;
+  }
+}
+
+message SymbolicGenesisExecution {
+  bytes binding_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+}
+
+message SymbolicStepExecution {
+  bytes binding_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+  bytes previous_execution_cid = 2; // exactly 32 bytes
+  bytes input_tokens_cid = 3; // exactly 32 bytes
+  uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
+  // Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
+  // execution header before walking the stop-token list.
+  repeated int32 stop_token_ids = 5;
+}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b571782
--- /dev/null
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+syntax = "proto3";
+
+package hellas.v1;
+
+import "hellas/v1/opaque.proto";
+import "hellas/v1/symbolic.proto";
+
+// Generic ticketing around work. Ticketing is independent of whether the work
+// is symbolic/verifiable or opaque/producer-signed.
+
+message CreateTicketRequest {
+  WorkRequest request = 1;
+}
+
+message WorkRequest {
+  oneof kind {
+    SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic = 1;
+    OpaqueWorkRequest opaque = 2;
+  }
+}
+
+message Ticket {
+  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+  uint64 amount = 2;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
+}
+
+message RunTicketRequest {
+  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+}

From ef2f1d587fe798972594e8141d314af678097a49 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 03:59:12 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 078/105] Split protobuf packages by protocol concern

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |    1 +
 buf.yaml                                      |    7 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |    2 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs            |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs                |    4 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs         |   31 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |   87 +-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |    2 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   11 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |   61 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   |   35 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |   89 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   20 +-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |    4 +-
 crates/executor/src/metrics.rs                |    8 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |   52 +-
 crates/pb/Cargo.toml                          |   19 +-
 crates/pb/build.rs                            |   64 +-
 crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs           | 1229 +++++++++++
 crates/pb/src/hellas.opaque.v1.rs             |  307 +++
 crates/pb/src/hellas.swarm.v1.rs              |  457 ++++
 crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs           |  356 +++
 crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs                    | 1949 +----------------
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                          |  132 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |    7 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                      |   70 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs                |    2 +-
 crates/rpc/src/service.rs                     |   18 +-
 proto/hellas/{ => courtesy}/v1/courtesy.proto |   18 +-
 proto/hellas/{ => opaque}/v1/opaque.proto     |   10 +-
 .../{v1/node.proto => swarm/v1/swarm.proto}   |   18 +-
 proto/hellas/{ => symbolic}/v1/symbolic.proto |   10 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/common.proto                  |   53 -
 proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto                 |   15 -
 proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto                  |   69 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto                  |   30 -
 36 files changed, 2970 insertions(+), 2281 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/src/hellas.opaque.v1.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/src/hellas.swarm.v1.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
 rename proto/hellas/{ => courtesy}/v1/courtesy.proto (93%)
 rename proto/hellas/{ => opaque}/v1/opaque.proto (63%)
 rename proto/hellas/{v1/node.proto => swarm/v1/swarm.proto} (60%)
 rename proto/hellas/{ => symbolic}/v1/symbolic.proto (81%)
 delete mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
 delete mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
 delete mode 100644 proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 31f7b3f..cfa4014 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2640,6 +2640,7 @@ dependencies = [
 name = "hellas-pb"
 version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
+ "glob",
  "prost",
  "tonic",
  "tonic-prost",
diff --git a/buf.yaml b/buf.yaml
index 04db969..e8b5562 100644
--- a/buf.yaml
+++ b/buf.yaml
@@ -11,3 +11,10 @@ lint:
     # CreateTicket returns the generic Ticket object and RunTicket streams the
     # generic WorkEvent. Both are intentional reusable protocol shapes.
     - RPC_RESPONSE_STANDARD_NAME
+    # Scheme services intentionally accept the scheme request itself. Wrapping
+    # SymbolicRequest/OpaqueRequest in one-field *CreateTicketRequest messages
+    # would add wire ceremony without adding protocol state.
+    - RPC_REQUEST_STANDARD_NAME
+    # Ticket is the single reusable protocol object returned by every
+    # scheme-specific ticket creation surface.
+    - RPC_REQUEST_RESPONSE_UNIQUE
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 5a33332..01dee26 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ serde_json.workspace = true
 anyhow = "1"
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
 hellas-core.workspace = true
-hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["execute", "courtesy", "node", "client"] }
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "swarm", "client"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
     "node",
     "client",
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
index 2f8fc09..051b12b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/monitor.rs
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@ use crate::commands::CliResult;
 
 use anyhow::Context;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{GetKnownPeersRequest, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse};
+use hellas_pb::swarm::node_client::NodeClient;
+use hellas_pb::swarm::{GetKnownPeersRequest, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse};
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::service::{ExecuteService, NodeService};
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
index f1c6527..150ebd6 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/rpc.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::GetNodeInfoRequest;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::node_client::NodeClient;
+use hellas_pb::swarm::GetNodeInfoRequest;
+use hellas_pb::swarm::node_client::NodeClient;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
 use hellas_rpc::service::NodeService;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 2f228c7..0a36f94 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -3,9 +3,11 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
-use hellas_executor::{CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+use hellas_executor::{
+    CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics, OpaqueServer, SymbolicServer,
+};
+use hellas_pb::swarm::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
+use hellas_pb::swarm::{
     GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
@@ -233,6 +235,16 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let symbolic_service = SymbolicServer::new(executor.clone())
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+    let opaque_service = OpaqueServer::new(executor.clone())
+        .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
     let courtesy_service = CourtesyServer::new(executor.clone())
         .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
         .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
@@ -245,6 +257,14 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(NodeServer::new(node_service)))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
             trace_layer.layer(execute_service),
+            execute_interceptor.clone(),
+        ))
+        .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
+            trace_layer.layer(symbolic_service),
+            execute_interceptor.clone(),
+        ))
+        .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
+            trace_layer.layer(opaque_service),
             execute_interceptor,
         ))
         .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(courtesy_service));
@@ -267,6 +287,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         tokio::spawn(async move {
             use hellas_rpc::service::{
                 CourtesyService as CourtesySvc, ExecuteService as ExecSvc, NodeService as NodeSvc,
+                OpaqueService as OpaqueSvc, SymbolicService as SymbolicSvc,
             };
             let Ok(bindings) = DiscoveryBindings::client(disc_endpoint.id()) else {
                 warn!("failed to create discovery bindings for peer tracker");
@@ -278,11 +299,15 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
             registry.add(disc_dht);
             let mut node_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<NodeSvc>());
             let mut exec_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<ExecSvc>());
+            let mut symbolic_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<SymbolicSvc>());
+            let mut opaque_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<OpaqueSvc>());
             let mut courtesy_peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<CourtesySvc>());
             loop {
                 let peer_id = tokio::select! {
                     Some(Ok(peer)) = node_peers.next() => peer.id(),
                     Some(Ok(peer)) = exec_peers.next() => peer.id(),
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) = symbolic_peers.next() => peer.id(),
+                    Some(Ok(peer)) = opaque_peers.next() => peer.id(),
                     Some(Ok(peer)) = courtesy_peers.next() => peer.id(),
                     else => break,
                 };
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 3dadb75..3aefe82 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -43,16 +43,15 @@ use hellas_core::{
 };
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    self as pb, FinishStatus, QuotePreparedTextRequest, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, work_event,
-};
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::QuotePreparedTextRequest;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{self as pb, FinishStatus, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, work_event};
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver};
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
-use hellas_rpc::service::{CourtesyService, ExecuteService};
+use hellas_rpc::service::{CourtesyService, ExecuteService, OpaqueService, SymbolicService};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -831,10 +830,32 @@ fn bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
     )
 }
 
+fn bind_symbolic_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
+    ConnectionPool::for_service::<SymbolicService>(
+        endpoint.clone(),
+        PoolOptions {
+            connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+            ..PoolOptions::default()
+        },
+    )
+}
+
+fn bind_opaque_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
+    ConnectionPool::for_service::<OpaqueService>(
+        endpoint.clone(),
+        PoolOptions {
+            connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+            ..PoolOptions::default()
+        },
+    )
+}
+
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
 async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
     quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     execute_pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    symbolic_pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    opaque_pool: &ConnectionPool,
     courtesy_pool: &ConnectionPool,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
@@ -848,8 +869,20 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
+    let symbolic_channel = symbolic_pool
+        .channel(peer_id)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
+        .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
+    let opaque_channel = opaque_pool
+        .channel(peer_id)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
+        .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
         InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(symbolic_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
         InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
     );
     let quoted = match quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
@@ -876,15 +909,22 @@ async fn quote_remote_peer(
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
     let execute_pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
+    let symbolic_pool = bind_symbolic_pool(endpoint);
+    let opaque_pool = bind_opaque_pool(endpoint);
     let courtesy_pool = bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint);
-    quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &execute_pool, &courtesy_pool, peer_id)
-        .await
-        .map_err(|err| match err {
-            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => {
-                err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
-            }
-            QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
-        })
+    quote_remote_endpoint(
+        quote_req,
+        &execute_pool,
+        &symbolic_pool,
+        &opaque_pool,
+        &courtesy_pool,
+        peer_id,
+    )
+    .await
+    .map_err(|err| match err {
+        QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote")),
+        QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
+    })
 }
 
 async fn quote_remote_target(
@@ -904,8 +944,18 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
+    let symbolic_channel = SymbolicService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+        .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
+    let opaque_channel = OpaqueService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+        .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
         InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(symbolic_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
         InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
     );
     let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
@@ -939,6 +989,8 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
     registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(endpoint, bindings.dht));
     let execute_pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
+    let symbolic_pool = registry.pool::<SymbolicService>();
+    let opaque_pool = registry.pool::<OpaqueService>();
     let courtesy_pool = registry.pool::<CourtesyService>();
 
     let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<CourtesyService>());
@@ -979,10 +1031,19 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
                                 continue;
                             }
                             let execute_pool = execute_pool.clone();
+                            let symbolic_pool = symbolic_pool.clone();
+                            let opaque_pool = opaque_pool.clone();
                             let courtesy_pool = courtesy_pool.clone();
                             let req = quote_req.clone();
                             in_flight.push(async move {
-                                quote_remote_endpoint(&req, &execute_pool, &courtesy_pool, peer_id).await
+                                quote_remote_endpoint(
+                                    &req,
+                                    &execute_pool,
+                                    &symbolic_pool,
+                                    &opaque_pool,
+                                    &courtesy_pool,
+                                    peer_id,
+                                ).await
                             });
                         }
                         Some(Err(err)) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 18dcccd..05f55c4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ candle-metal = ["candle", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
 hellas-core.workspace = true
-hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["execute", "courtesy", "server"] }
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "server"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
 tokio = { workspace = true }
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 4607049..0f1e80a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ use crate::state::ExecutorState;
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ModelTokenStats};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::{HashMap, VecDeque};
@@ -100,8 +100,11 @@ impl Executor {
     async fn run(mut self) {
         while let Some(message) = self.rx.recv().await {
             match message {
-                ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote(request).await);
+                ExecutorMessage::QuoteSymbolic { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_symbolic(request).await);
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::QuoteOpaque { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_opaque(request).await);
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::QuotePrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_prompt(request).await);
@@ -140,7 +143,7 @@ impl Executor {
                     }));
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetModelStats { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(hellas_pb::hellas::GetModelStatsResponse {
+                    let _ = reply.send(Ok(GetModelStatsResponse {
                         stats: Some(self.metrics.model_snapshot(&request.model_id)),
                         model_id: request.model_id,
                     }));
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index f3c903c..46a40c9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -21,11 +21,13 @@ use hellas_core::{
     CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
     SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
 };
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    CreateTicketRequest, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
-    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, Ticket, work_request,
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
+    ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_pb::hellas::Ticket;
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
@@ -103,24 +105,26 @@ impl Executor {
         Ok(())
     }
 
-    pub(super) async fn handle_quote(
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote_symbolic(
         &mut self,
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        match work_request_from_ticket_request(request)? {
-            TicketWorkRequest::Symbolic(symbolic) => {
-                let symbolic = symbolic_request_from_pb(symbolic)?;
-                let missing = self.missing_for_symbolic_quote(&symbolic)?;
-                if !missing.is_empty() {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                        "missing symbolic artifacts: {}",
-                        format_missing_artifacts(&missing)
-                    )));
-                }
-                self.quote_cid_only_symbolic(symbolic)
-            }
-            TicketWorkRequest::Opaque(opaque) => self.quote_opaque(opaque),
+        let symbolic = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
+        let missing = self.missing_for_symbolic_quote(&symbolic)?;
+        if !missing.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "missing symbolic artifacts: {}",
+                format_missing_artifacts(&missing)
+            )));
         }
+        self.quote_cid_only_symbolic(symbolic)
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn handle_quote_opaque(
+        &mut self,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.quote_opaque(request)
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prepared_text(
@@ -401,7 +405,7 @@ impl Executor {
 
     fn quote_opaque(
         &mut self,
-        request: hellas_pb::hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
 
@@ -722,23 +726,6 @@ fn read_u16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u16>, ExecutorError> {
         .collect())
 }
 
-enum TicketWorkRequest {
-    Symbolic(hellas_pb::hellas::SymbolicWorkRequest),
-    Opaque(hellas_pb::hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest),
-}
-
-fn work_request_from_ticket_request(
-    request: CreateTicketRequest,
-) -> Result<TicketWorkRequest, ExecutorError> {
-    match request.request.and_then(|request| request.kind) {
-        Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(symbolic)) => Ok(TicketWorkRequest::Symbolic(symbolic)),
-        Some(work_request::Kind::Opaque(opaque)) => Ok(TicketWorkRequest::Opaque(opaque)),
-        None => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "missing work request".to_string(),
-        )),
-    }
-}
-
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
     for byte in bytes {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
index c8f24c4..8f22876 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
@@ -14,10 +14,9 @@ use hellas_core::{
     ProducerSigningKey, ReceiptEnvelope, RequestCommitment, Symbolic, decode_dag_cbor,
     verify_delivery,
 };
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    CreateTicketRequest, FinishStatus, OpaqueWorkRequest, RunTicketRequest, SymbolicWorkRequest,
-    WorkRequest, work_event, work_request,
-};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{FinishStatus, RunTicketRequest, work_event};
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
@@ -55,12 +54,8 @@ async fn create_ticket_rejects_malformed_symbolic_request() {
     .expect("executor should start");
 
     let err = handle
-        .create_ticket(CreateTicketRequest {
-            request: Some(WorkRequest {
-                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(SymbolicWorkRequest {
-                    ..Default::default()
-                })),
-            }),
+        .create_symbolic_ticket(PbSymbolicRequest {
+            ..Default::default()
         })
         .await
         .expect_err("quote should fail");
@@ -126,13 +121,7 @@ async fn create_ticket_accepts_cid_only_symbolic_step_from_artifacts() {
     let expected = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
 
     let outcome = executor
-        .handle_quote(CreateTicketRequest {
-            request: Some(WorkRequest {
-                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Symbolic(symbolic_request_to_pb(
-                    &symbolic_request,
-                ))),
-            }),
-        })
+        .handle_quote_symbolic(symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request))
         .await
         .expect("CID-only quote should succeed");
 
@@ -146,14 +135,10 @@ async fn opaque_ticket_runs_with_signed_json_receipt() {
     let payload = br#"{"x":1}"#.to_vec();
 
     let outcome = executor
-        .handle_quote(CreateTicketRequest {
-            request: Some(WorkRequest {
-                kind: Some(work_request::Kind::Opaque(OpaqueWorkRequest {
-                    service: "echo".to_string(),
-                    method: "run".to_string(),
-                    payload: payload.clone(),
-                })),
-            }),
+        .handle_quote_opaque(PbOpaqueRequest {
+            service: "echo".to_string(),
+            method: "run".to_string(),
+            payload: payload.clone(),
         })
         .await
         .expect("opaque quote should succeed");
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index bb4db13..efd750f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,16 @@
-use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_server::Courtesy;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    CreateTicketRequest, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest,
-    GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
-    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, RunTicketRequest, Ticket,
-    WorkEvent,
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_server::Courtesy;
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
+    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
+    GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
+use hellas_pb::opaque::opaque_server::Opaque;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::symbolic_server::Symbolic;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::driver::{
     ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, QuotedResponse, StreamedExecution,
@@ -31,11 +35,19 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
         reply_rx.await.map_err(|_| ExecutorError::ChannelClosed)?
     }
 
-    pub async fn create_ticket(
+    pub async fn create_symbolic_ticket(
+        &self,
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuoteSymbolic { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn create_opaque_ticket(
         &self,
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::Quote { request, reply })
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::QuoteOpaque { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
@@ -96,16 +108,6 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn create_ticket(
-        &self,
-        request: Request<CreateTicketRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
-        let outcome = self.create_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
-    }
-
     type RunTicketStream =
         Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
@@ -121,6 +123,32 @@ impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
     }
 }
 
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl Symbolic for ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn create_ticket(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<PbSymbolicRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
+        let outcome = self.create_symbolic_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
+    }
+}
+
+#[tonic::async_trait]
+impl Opaque for ExecutorHandle {
+    async fn create_ticket(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<PbOpaqueRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
+        let outcome = self.create_opaque_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
+        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+        Ok(response)
+    }
+}
+
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
     async fn quote_prompt(
@@ -248,11 +276,24 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl ExecuteDriver for ExecutorHandle {
-    async fn create_ticket(
+    async fn create_symbolic_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::create_symbolic_ticket(self, request)
+            .await
+            .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
+        Ok(QuotedResponse {
+            response: outcome.response,
+            provenance: outcome.provenance,
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn create_opaque_ticket(
         &mut self,
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::create_ticket(self, request)
+        let outcome = ExecutorHandle::create_opaque_ticket(self, request)
             .await
             .map_err(<ExecutorError as Into<Status>>::into)?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 6ff13bb..a5b63a1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 mod actor;
 mod handle;
 
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    CreateTicketRequest, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse,
-    ListModelsResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, RunTicketRequest, Ticket,
-    WorkEvent,
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
+    GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
@@ -41,8 +43,12 @@ pub struct ExecuteOutcome {
 }
 
 pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
-    Quote {
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+    QuoteSymbolic {
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    QuoteOpaque {
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     QuotePrompt {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 58c0446..7246ae2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -12,8 +12,10 @@ mod state;
 mod worker;
 
 pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
-pub use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_server::CourtesyServer;
+pub use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_server::CourtesyServer;
 pub use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
+pub use hellas_pb::opaque::opaque_server::OpaqueServer;
+pub use hellas_pb::symbolic::symbolic_server::SymbolicServer;
 pub use metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 
 pub(crate) const DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ: u32 = 16;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
index 976c300..e9db2b9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/metrics.rs
@@ -206,8 +206,8 @@ impl ExecutorMetrics {
     }
 
     /// Snapshot the global counters for the GetStats RPC.
-    pub(crate) fn global_snapshot(&self) -> hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
-        hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+    pub(crate) fn global_snapshot(&self) -> hellas_pb::courtesy::TokenStats {
+        hellas_pb::courtesy::TokenStats {
             executions_started: self.executions_started.get(),
             executions_completed: self.executions_completed.get(),
             executions_failed: self.executions_failed.get(),
@@ -221,11 +221,11 @@ impl ExecutorMetrics {
 
     /// Snapshot a per-model row for the GetStats RPC. Only counters that have
     /// observed events for this model are nonzero.
-    pub(crate) fn model_snapshot(&self, model_id: &str) -> hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+    pub(crate) fn model_snapshot(&self, model_id: &str) -> hellas_pb::courtesy::TokenStats {
         let label = ModelLabel {
             model_id: model_id.to_string(),
         };
-        hellas_pb::hellas::TokenStats {
+        hellas_pb::courtesy::TokenStats {
             executions_started: self.by_model_executions_started.get_or_create(&label).get(),
             executions_completed: self
                 .by_model_executions_completed
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 6989235..9193239 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -13,12 +13,16 @@ use hellas_core::{
     Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicPolicy,
     SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
 };
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, SymbolicStart as PbSymbolicStart, symbolic_start,
+};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    self as pb, FinishStatus as PbFinishStatus, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-    ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicGenesisExecution as PbSymbolicGenesisExecution,
-    SymbolicStepExecution as PbSymbolicStepExecution, SymbolicWorkRequest,
-    WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent, WorkFailed as PbWorkFailed, WorkFinished as PbWorkFinished,
-    symbolic_work_request,
+    FinishStatus as PbFinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent,
+    WorkFailed as PbWorkFailed, WorkFinished as PbWorkFinished, work_event,
+};
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::{
+    SymbolicGenesisExecution as PbSymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest,
+    SymbolicStepExecution as PbSymbolicStepExecution, symbolic_request,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
@@ -179,38 +183,36 @@ pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_text_execution(execution: &TextExecution) ->
     }
 }
 
-pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_to_pb(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> SymbolicWorkRequest {
+pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_to_pb(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> PbSymbolicRequest {
     let execution = match request {
         SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
-            symbolic_work_request::Execution::Genesis(PbSymbolicGenesisExecution {
+            symbolic_request::Execution::Genesis(PbSymbolicGenesisExecution {
                 binding_cid: genesis.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
             })
         }
-        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
-            symbolic_work_request::Execution::Step(PbSymbolicStepExecution {
-                binding_cid: step.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                previous_execution_cid: step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                input_tokens_cid: step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
-                stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
-            })
-        }
+        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => symbolic_request::Execution::Step(PbSymbolicStepExecution {
+            binding_cid: step.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+            previous_execution_cid: step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+            input_tokens_cid: step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+            max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
+            stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
+        }),
     };
-    SymbolicWorkRequest {
+    PbSymbolicRequest {
         execution: Some(execution),
     }
 }
 
 pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_pb(
-    request: SymbolicWorkRequest,
+    request: PbSymbolicRequest,
 ) -> Result<SymbolicRequest, ExecutorError> {
     match request.execution {
-        Some(symbolic_work_request::Execution::Genesis(genesis)) => {
+        Some(symbolic_request::Execution::Genesis(genesis)) => {
             Ok(SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
                 binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&genesis.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
             }))
         }
-        Some(symbolic_work_request::Execution::Step(step)) => {
+        Some(symbolic_request::Execution::Step(step)) => {
             Ok(SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
                 binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&step.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
                 previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
@@ -231,14 +233,14 @@ pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_pb(
 }
 
 fn parse_symbolic_start(
-    start: Option<pb::SymbolicStart>,
+    start: Option<PbSymbolicStart>,
 ) -> Result<Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>, ExecutorError> {
     let start = start
         .and_then(|start| start.kind)
         .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest("missing symbolic start".to_string()))?;
     match start {
-        pb::symbolic_start::Kind::Genesis(_) => Ok(None),
-        pb::symbolic_start::Kind::Receipt(receipt) => {
+        symbolic_start::Kind::Genesis(_) => Ok(None),
+        symbolic_start::Kind::Receipt(receipt) => {
             let bytes = bytes32(&receipt.receipt_cid, "receipt_cid")?;
             Ok(Some(Cid::from_bytes(bytes)))
         }
@@ -412,7 +414,7 @@ impl Termination {
                 stop_reason,
                 output_tokens,
                 receipt_dag_cbor,
-            } => pb::work_event::Kind::Finished(PbWorkFinished {
+            } => work_event::Kind::Finished(PbWorkFinished {
                 total_units: output_tokens.len() as u64,
                 status: stop_reason.to_pb() as i32,
                 output: encode_token_ids(&output_tokens),
@@ -421,7 +423,7 @@ impl Termination {
                 }),
             }),
             Self::Failed { position, error } => {
-                pb::work_event::Kind::Failed(PbWorkFailed { position, error })
+                work_event::Kind::Failed(PbWorkFailed { position, error })
             }
         };
         PbWorkEvent { kind: Some(kind) }
diff --git a/crates/pb/Cargo.toml b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
index f4a6e7d..b5723c2 100644
--- a/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
@@ -9,18 +9,16 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 
 [features]
 default = []
-common = []
-symbolic = []
-opaque = []
-ticket = ["symbolic", "opaque"]
-execute = ["common", "ticket"]
-node = ["common"]
-courtesy = ["symbolic", "ticket"]
-settlement = ["common"]
+hellas = []
+symbolic = ["hellas"]
+opaque = ["hellas"]
+swarm = []
+courtesy = ["hellas", "symbolic"]
+settlement = ["hellas"]
 client = []
 server = []
-all = ["execute", "courtesy", "node", "client", "server"]
-compile = ["dep:tonic-prost-build", "all"]
+all = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "swarm", "courtesy", "client", "server"]
+compile = ["dep:glob", "dep:tonic-prost-build", "all"]
 
 [dependencies]
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
@@ -28,4 +26,5 @@ tonic-prost = "0.14"
 prost = "0.14"
 
 [build-dependencies]
+glob = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
 tonic-prost-build = { version = "0.14", optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/pb/build.rs b/crates/pb/build.rs
index cb35d13..9fa7859 100644
--- a/crates/pb/build.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/build.rs
@@ -1,41 +1,35 @@
 fn main() {
     #[cfg(feature = "compile")]
-    compile();
-}
+    {
+        use std::path::Path;
+        const PROTO_ROOT: &str = "../../proto";
+
+        let pattern = format!("{PROTO_ROOT}/hellas/**/*.proto");
+        let mut protos = glob::glob(&pattern)
+            .expect("invalid proto glob")
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()
+            .expect("failed to read proto glob");
+        protos.sort();
+
+        for proto in &protos {
+            println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed={}", proto.display());
+        }
 
-#[cfg(feature = "compile")]
-fn compile() {
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/common.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto");
-    println!("cargo:rerun-if-changed=../../proto/hellas/v1/node.proto");
+        let mut prost_config = tonic_prost_build::Config::new();
+        prost_config.enable_type_names();
 
-    let mut prost_config = tonic_prost_build::Config::new();
-    prost_config.enable_type_names();
+        let proto_refs = protos
+            .iter()
+            .map(std::path::PathBuf::as_path)
+            .collect::<Vec<_>>();
 
-    tonic_prost_build::configure()
-        .out_dir("src")
-        .emit_package(true)
-        .build_client(true)
-        .build_server(true)
-        .build_transport(false)
-        .compile_with_config(
-            prost_config,
-            &[
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/common.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/node.proto",
-                "../../proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto",
-            ],
-            &["../../proto"],
-        )
-        .expect("failed to compile Hellas protobuf definitions");
+        tonic_prost_build::configure()
+            .out_dir("src")
+            .emit_package(true)
+            .build_client(true)
+            .build_server(true)
+            .build_transport(false)
+            .compile_with_config(prost_config, &proto_refs, &[Path::new(PROTO_ROOT)])
+            .expect("failed to compile Hellas protobuf definitions");
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3c1ee45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,1229 @@
+// This file is @generated by prost-build.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicStart {
+    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_start::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_start::Kind>,
+}
+/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicStart`.
+pub mod symbolic_start {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Kind {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisStart),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Receipt(super::SymbolicReceiptStart),
+    }
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicGenesisStart {}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicReceiptStart {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicReceiptStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicReceiptStart";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePreparedTextRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub prompt_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "6")]
+    pub start: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicStart>,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuotePreparedTextResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "7")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<
+        super::super::symbolic::v1::SymbolicRequest,
+    >,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and symbolic request
+/// construction. Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have
+/// the tokenizer.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<
+        super::super::symbolic::v1::SymbolicRequest,
+    >,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
+/// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
+/// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ChatMessage {
+    /// "user", "assistant"
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub role: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub content: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ChatMessage {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ChatMessage";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.ChatMessage".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub messages: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ChatMessage>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
+    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
+    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
+    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
+    /// QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
+    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "6")]
+    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
+    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
+    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<
+        super::super::symbolic::v1::SymbolicRequest,
+    >,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelInfo {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(enumeration = "ModelStatus", tag = "3")]
+    pub status: i32,
+    /// Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelInfo {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelInfo";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.ModelInfo".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ListModelsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub models: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelInfo>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
+/// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
+/// and streams back text chunks.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Symbolic output).
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct DecodeTokensResponse {
+    /// Decoded text (incremental delta; concatenate all responses for full output).
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub text: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct TokenStats {
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
+    pub executions_started: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub executions_completed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub executions_failed: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "5")]
+    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "6")]
+    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "7")]
+    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "8")]
+    pub generated_tokens: u64,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "TokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.TokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct ModelTokenStats {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for ModelTokenStats {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelTokenStats";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
+    pub model_stats: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelTokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetModelStatsResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
+    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
+#[repr(i32)]
+pub enum ModelStatus {
+    Unspecified = 0,
+    Queued = 1,
+    Loading = 2,
+    Ready = 3,
+    Failed = 4,
+}
+impl ModelStatus {
+    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    ///
+    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
+    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
+    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            Self::Unspecified => "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
+            Self::Queued => "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED",
+            Self::Loading => "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING",
+            Self::Ready => "MODEL_STATUS_READY",
+            Self::Failed => "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED",
+        }
+    }
+    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
+    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
+        match value {
+            "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED" => Some(Self::Queued),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING" => Some(Self::Loading),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_READY" => Some(Self::Ready),
+            "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod courtesy_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct CourtesyClient<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl<T> CourtesyClient<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> CourtesyClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            CourtesyClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn quote_prepared_text(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(
+                    GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePreparedText"),
+                );
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn quote_prompt(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePrompt"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(
+                    GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "QuoteChatPrompt"),
+                );
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn list_models(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/ListModels",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "ListModels"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn decode_tokens(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoStreamingRequest<
+                Message = super::DecodeTokensRequest,
+            >,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensResponse>>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_streaming_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "DecodeTokens"));
+            self.inner.streaming(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_stats(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetStats",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "GetStats"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_model_stats(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "GetModelStats"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod courtesy_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with CourtesyServer.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Courtesy: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn quote_prepared_text(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn quote_prompt(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn quote_chat_prompt(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn list_models(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        /// Server streaming response type for the DecodeTokens method.
+        type DecodeTokensStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
+                Item = std::result::Result<super::DecodeTokensResponse, tonic::Status>,
+            >
+            + std::marker::Send
+            + 'static;
+        async fn decode_tokens(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_stats(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_model_stats(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct CourtesyServer<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> CourtesyServer<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for CourtesyServer<T>
+    where
+        T: Courtesy,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct QuotePreparedTextSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>
+                    for QuotePreparedTextSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuotePreparedTextResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prepared_text(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = QuotePreparedTextSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct QuotePromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePromptRequest>
+                    for QuotePromptSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuotePromptResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = QuotePromptSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct QuoteChatPromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>
+                    for QuoteChatPromptSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::QuoteChatPromptResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_chat_prompt(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = QuoteChatPromptSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/ListModels" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct ListModelsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ListModelsRequest>
+                    for ListModelsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::ListModelsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::list_models(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = ListModelsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::StreamingService<super::DecodeTokensRequest>
+                    for DecodeTokensSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::DecodeTokensResponse;
+                        type ResponseStream = T::DecodeTokensStream;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<
+                                tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>,
+                            >,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::decode_tokens(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = DecodeTokensSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.streaming(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetStats" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Courtesy> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetStatsRequest>
+                    for GetStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetStatsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::get_stats(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetModelStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetModelStatsRequest>
+                    for GetModelStatsSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetModelStatsResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::get_model_stats(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetModelStatsSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for CourtesyServer<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for CourtesyServer<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.opaque.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.opaque.v1.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a8e35c5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.opaque.v1.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,307 @@
+// This file is @generated by prost-build.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct OpaqueRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub service: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub method: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// exact UTF-8 JSON bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub payload: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for OpaqueRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "OpaqueRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.opaque.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.opaque.v1.OpaqueRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.opaque.v1.OpaqueRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod opaque_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct OpaqueClient<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl<T> OpaqueClient<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> OpaqueClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            OpaqueClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn create_ticket(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::OpaqueRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.opaque.v1.Opaque/CreateTicket",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.opaque.v1.Opaque", "CreateTicket"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod opaque_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with OpaqueServer.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Opaque: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn create_ticket(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::OpaqueRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct OpaqueServer<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> OpaqueServer<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for OpaqueServer<T>
+    where
+        T: Opaque,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/hellas.opaque.v1.Opaque/CreateTicket" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct CreateTicketSvc<T: Opaque>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Opaque> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::OpaqueRequest>
+                    for CreateTicketSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::super::super::v1::Ticket;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::OpaqueRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Opaque>::create_ticket(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = CreateTicketSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for OpaqueServer<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.opaque.v1.Opaque";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for OpaqueServer<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.swarm.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.swarm.v1.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..30d9ba5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.swarm.v1.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,457 @@
+// This file is @generated by prost-build.
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetNodeInfoRequest {}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.swarm.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.swarm.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetNodeInfoResponse {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub uptime_seconds: u64,
+    /// Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub build: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
+    pub os: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    /// Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "6")]
+    pub graffiti: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.swarm.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.swarm.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub service_alpn: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.swarm.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.swarm.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub peer_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.swarm.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.swarm.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Presence {
+    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
+    pub hf_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub req_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub peer_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
+    #[prost(bool, tag = "5")]
+    pub is_executor: bool,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for Presence {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Presence";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.swarm.v1.Presence".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.swarm.v1.Presence".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod node_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct NodeClient<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl<T> NodeClient<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> NodeClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            NodeClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn get_node_info(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.swarm.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.swarm.v1.Node", "GetNodeInfo"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_known_peers(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.swarm.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.swarm.v1.Node", "GetKnownPeers"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod node_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with NodeServer.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Node: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn get_node_info(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_known_peers(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct NodeServer<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> NodeServer<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for NodeServer<T>
+    where
+        T: Node,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/hellas.swarm.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetNodeInfoSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>
+                    for GetNodeInfoSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetNodeInfoResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Node>::get_node_info(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetNodeInfoSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.swarm.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetKnownPeersSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Node,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>
+                    for GetKnownPeersSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetKnownPeersResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Node>::get_known_peers(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetKnownPeersSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for NodeServer<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.swarm.v1.Node";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for NodeServer<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c95606f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,356 @@
+// This file is @generated by prost-build.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicRequest {
+    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_request::Execution", tags = "1, 2")]
+    pub execution: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_request::Execution>,
+}
+/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicRequest`.
+pub mod symbolic_request {
+    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
+    pub enum Execution {
+        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
+        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisExecution),
+        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
+        Step(super::SymbolicStepExecution),
+    }
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicGenesisExecution {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisExecution {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisExecution";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicStepExecution {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
+    pub previous_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
+    pub input_tokens_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
+    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
+    /// Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
+    /// execution header before walking the stop-token list.
+    #[prost(int32, repeated, tag = "5")]
+    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<i32>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStepExecution {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStepExecution";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Generated client implementations.
+pub mod symbolic_client {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
+    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+    pub struct SymbolicClient<T> {
+        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
+    }
+    impl<T> SymbolicClient<T>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
+    {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
+            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
+            Self { inner }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> SymbolicClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+            T::ResponseBody: Default,
+            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+                Response = http::Response<
+                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
+                >,
+            >,
+            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
+                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
+            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
+        {
+            SymbolicClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
+        }
+        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
+        ///
+        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
+        /// error.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing responses.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        pub async fn create_ticket(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::SymbolicRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.symbolic.v1.Symbolic/CreateTicket",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.symbolic.v1.Symbolic", "CreateTicket"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+    }
+}
+/// Generated server implementations.
+pub mod symbolic_server {
+    #![allow(
+        unused_variables,
+        dead_code,
+        missing_docs,
+        clippy::wildcard_imports,
+        clippy::let_unit_value,
+    )]
+    use tonic::codegen::*;
+    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with SymbolicServer.
+    #[async_trait]
+    pub trait Symbolic: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
+        async fn create_ticket(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::SymbolicRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::super::super::v1::Ticket>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+    }
+    #[derive(Debug)]
+    pub struct SymbolicServer<T> {
+        inner: Arc<T>,
+        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
+        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
+    }
+    impl<T> SymbolicServer<T> {
+        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
+            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
+        }
+        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
+                max_decoding_message_size: None,
+                max_encoding_message_size: None,
+            }
+        }
+        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
+            inner: T,
+            interceptor: F,
+        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
+        where
+            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
+        {
+            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
+        }
+        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
+            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `4MB`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
+        ///
+        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
+        #[must_use]
+        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
+            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
+            self
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for SymbolicServer<T>
+    where
+        T: Symbolic,
+        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
+    {
+        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
+        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
+        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
+        fn poll_ready(
+            &mut self,
+            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
+        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
+            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
+        }
+        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
+            match req.uri().path() {
+                "/hellas.symbolic.v1.Symbolic/CreateTicket" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct CreateTicketSvc<T: Symbolic>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<T: Symbolic> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::SymbolicRequest>
+                    for CreateTicketSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::super::super::v1::Ticket;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::SymbolicRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Symbolic>::create_ticket(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = CreateTicketSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    Box::pin(async move {
+                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
+                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
+                        );
+                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
+                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
+                            );
+                        headers
+                            .insert(
+                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
+                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
+                            );
+                        Ok(response)
+                    })
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    impl<T> Clone for SymbolicServer<T> {
+        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
+            let inner = self.inner.clone();
+            Self {
+                inner,
+                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
+                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
+                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
+                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
+            }
+        }
+    }
+    /// Generated gRPC service name
+    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.symbolic.v1.Symbolic";
+    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for SymbolicServer<T> {
+        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
index 00ea022..50ed104 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,45 @@
 // This file is @generated by prost-build.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct Ticket {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
+    pub amount: u64,
+    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
+    pub ttl_ms: u64,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for Ticket {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "Ticket";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct RunTicketRequest {
+    /// exactly 32 bytes
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for RunTicketRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "RunTicketRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+/// Wire protocol: zero or more WorkChunk events, terminated by exactly one
+/// WorkFinished or WorkFailed, after which the stream ends. Streaming chunks
+/// are transport-only; the terminal output is the object committed to by the
+/// receipt.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct WorkEvent {
     #[prost(oneof = "work_event::Kind", tags = "1, 2, 3")]
     pub kind: ::core::option::Option<work_event::Kind>,
@@ -133,171 +173,6 @@ impl FinishStatus {
         }
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicWorkRequest {
-    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_work_request::Execution", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub execution: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_work_request::Execution>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicWorkRequest`.
-pub mod symbolic_work_request {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Execution {
-        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisExecution),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Step(super::SymbolicStepExecution),
-    }
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicWorkRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicWorkRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicWorkRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicWorkRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicGenesisExecution {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisExecution {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisExecution";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicStepExecution {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
-    pub previous_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub input_tokens_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    /// Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
-    /// execution header before walking the stop-token list.
-    #[prost(int32, repeated, tag = "5")]
-    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<i32>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStepExecution {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStepExecution";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct OpaqueWorkRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub service: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub method: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// exact UTF-8 JSON bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub payload: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for OpaqueWorkRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "OpaqueWorkRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.OpaqueWorkRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.OpaqueWorkRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct CreateTicketRequest {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub request: ::core::option::Option<WorkRequest>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for CreateTicketRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "CreateTicketRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.CreateTicketRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.CreateTicketRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct WorkRequest {
-    #[prost(oneof = "work_request::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<work_request::Kind>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `WorkRequest`.
-pub mod work_request {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Kind {
-        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Symbolic(super::SymbolicWorkRequest),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Opaque(super::OpaqueWorkRequest),
-    }
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for WorkRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "WorkRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.WorkRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.WorkRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Ticket {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub amount: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for Ticket {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Ticket";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.Ticket".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct RunTicketRequest {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub request_commitment: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for RunTicketRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "RunTicketRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.RunTicketRequest".into()
-    }
-}
 /// Generated client implementations.
 pub mod execute_client {
     #![allow(
@@ -378,27 +253,6 @@ pub mod execute_client {
             self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
             self
         }
-        pub async fn create_ticket(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::Ticket>, tonic::Status> {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Execute/CreateTicket",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Execute", "CreateTicket"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
         pub async fn run_ticket(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::RunTicketRequest>,
@@ -438,10 +292,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
     /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with ExecuteServer.
     #[async_trait]
     pub trait Execute: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn create_ticket(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<tonic::Response<super::Ticket>, tonic::Status>;
         /// Server streaming response type for the RunTicket method.
         type RunTicketStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
                 Item = std::result::Result<super::WorkEvent, tonic::Status>,
@@ -529,51 +379,6 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         }
         fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
             match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.v1.Execute/CreateTicket" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct CreateTicketSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Execute,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::CreateTicketRequest>
-                    for CreateTicketSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::Ticket;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::CreateTicketRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Execute>::create_ticket(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = CreateTicketSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
                 "/hellas.v1.Execute/RunTicket" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct RunTicketSvc<T: Execute>(pub Arc<T>);
@@ -660,1677 +465,3 @@ pub mod execute_server {
         const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicStart {
-    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_start::Kind", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub kind: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_start::Kind>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicStart`.
-pub mod symbolic_start {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Kind {
-        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisStart),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Receipt(super::SymbolicReceiptStart),
-    }
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStart {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStart";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicStart".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicGenesisStart {}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisStart {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisStart";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicGenesisStart".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicReceiptStart {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicReceiptStart {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicReceiptStart";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePreparedTextRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "3")]
-    pub prompt_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    #[prost(uint32, repeated, tag = "5")]
-    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u32>,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "6")]
-    pub start: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicStart>,
-    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
-    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
-    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
-    /// QuotePreparedTextResponse.dtype.
-    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "7")]
-    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePreparedTextResponse {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
-    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePreparedTextResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePreparedTextResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuotePreparedTextResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and symbolic request
-/// construction. Intended for lightweight clients (browsers) that don't have
-/// the tokenizer.
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePromptRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
-    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
-    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
-    /// QuotePromptResponse.dtype.
-    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "5")]
-    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuotePromptRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuotePromptResponse {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
-    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuotePromptResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuotePromptResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuotePromptResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
-/// Like QuotePrompt but accepts a message array + system prompt.
-/// The server applies the model's chat template to produce the prompt.
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ChatMessage {
-    /// "user", "assistant"
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub role: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub content: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ChatMessage {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ChatMessage";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.ChatMessage".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.ChatMessage".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuoteChatPromptRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
-    pub messages: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ChatMessage>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub system_prompt: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Ordered preference list (each one of "f32", "f16", "bf16"). The server
-    /// picks the first entry it supports. Empty list lets the server pick its
-    /// preferred dtype freely. None of the entries supported -> request is
-    /// refused with FailedPrecondition. The chosen dtype is reported back in
-    /// QuoteChatPromptResponse.dtype.
-    #[prost(string, repeated, tag = "6")]
-    pub accept_dtypes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::string::String>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub ticket: ::core::option::Option<Ticket>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u32,
-    /// The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "4")]
-    pub symbolic_request: ::core::option::Option<SymbolicWorkRequest>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "QuoteChatPromptResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-/// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.ListModelsRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ModelInfo {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(enumeration = "ModelStatus", tag = "3")]
-    pub status: i32,
-    /// Human-readable error when status is FAILED.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub error: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ModelInfo {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelInfo";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.ModelInfo".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.ModelInfo".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ListModelsResponse {
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub models: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelInfo>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ListModelsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ListModelsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.ListModelsResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Convenience RPC: stateless token decoding.
-/// Client streams raw token bytes, server decodes with the model's tokenizer
-/// and streams back text chunks.
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct DecodeTokensRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Raw token bytes (little-endian u32 token IDs, same format as Symbolic output).
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub token_bytes: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.DecodeTokensRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct DecodeTokensResponse {
-    /// Decoded text (incremental delta; concatenate all responses for full output).
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub text: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for DecodeTokensResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "DecodeTokensResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.DecodeTokensResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Cumulative token statistics since node start.
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetStatsRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct TokenStats {
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "1")]
-    pub executions_started: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub executions_completed: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "3")]
-    pub executions_failed: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
-    pub prompt_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "5")]
-    pub cached_prompt_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "6")]
-    pub cached_output_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "7")]
-    pub prefill_tokens: u64,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "8")]
-    pub generated_tokens: u64,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for TokenStats {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "TokenStats";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.TokenStats".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.TokenStats".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct ModelTokenStats {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for ModelTokenStats {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "ModelTokenStats";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.ModelTokenStats".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetStatsResponse {
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "1")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
-    pub model_stats: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<ModelTokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetStatsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetStatsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetModelStatsRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetModelStatsRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetModelStatsResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(message, optional, tag = "2")]
-    pub stats: ::core::option::Option<TokenStats>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetModelStatsResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetModelStatsResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetModelStatsResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, PartialOrd, Ord, ::prost::Enumeration)]
-#[repr(i32)]
-pub enum ModelStatus {
-    Unspecified = 0,
-    Queued = 1,
-    Loading = 2,
-    Ready = 3,
-    Failed = 4,
-}
-impl ModelStatus {
-    /// String value of the enum field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    ///
-    /// The values are not transformed in any way and thus are considered stable
-    /// (if the ProtoBuf definition does not change) and safe for programmatic use.
-    pub fn as_str_name(&self) -> &'static str {
-        match self {
-            Self::Unspecified => "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED",
-            Self::Queued => "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED",
-            Self::Loading => "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING",
-            Self::Ready => "MODEL_STATUS_READY",
-            Self::Failed => "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED",
-        }
-    }
-    /// Creates an enum from field names used in the ProtoBuf definition.
-    pub fn from_str_name(value: &str) -> ::core::option::Option<Self> {
-        match value {
-            "MODEL_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED" => Some(Self::Unspecified),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_QUEUED" => Some(Self::Queued),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_LOADING" => Some(Self::Loading),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_READY" => Some(Self::Ready),
-            "MODEL_STATUS_FAILED" => Some(Self::Failed),
-            _ => None,
-        }
-    }
-}
-/// Generated client implementations.
-pub mod courtesy_client {
-    #![allow(
-        unused_variables,
-        dead_code,
-        missing_docs,
-        clippy::wildcard_imports,
-        clippy::let_unit_value,
-    )]
-    use tonic::codegen::*;
-    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
-    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-    pub struct CourtesyClient<T> {
-        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
-    }
-    impl<T> CourtesyClient<T>
-    where
-        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
-        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
-        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
-    {
-        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
-            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
-            Self { inner }
-        }
-        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
-            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
-            Self { inner }
-        }
-        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
-            inner: T,
-            interceptor: F,
-        ) -> CourtesyClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
-        where
-            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
-            T::ResponseBody: Default,
-            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
-                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
-                Response = http::Response<
-                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
-                >,
-            >,
-            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
-                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
-            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
-        {
-            CourtesyClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
-        }
-        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
-        ///
-        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
-        /// error.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Enable decompressing responses.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `4MB`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        pub async fn quote_prepared_text(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePreparedText"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn quote_prompt(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuotePrompt"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn quote_chat_prompt(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "QuoteChatPrompt"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn list_models(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ListModelsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/ListModels",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "ListModels"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn decode_tokens(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoStreamingRequest<
-                Message = super::DecodeTokensRequest,
-            >,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<tonic::codec::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensResponse>>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_streaming_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "DecodeTokens"));
-            self.inner.streaming(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn get_stats(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetStatsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetStats",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "GetStats"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn get_model_stats(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Courtesy", "GetModelStats"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-    }
-}
-/// Generated server implementations.
-pub mod courtesy_server {
-    #![allow(
-        unused_variables,
-        dead_code,
-        missing_docs,
-        clippy::wildcard_imports,
-        clippy::let_unit_value,
-    )]
-    use tonic::codegen::*;
-    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with CourtesyServer.
-    #[async_trait]
-    pub trait Courtesy: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn quote_prepared_text(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuotePreparedTextResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn quote_prompt(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuotePromptResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn quote_chat_prompt(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn list_models(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::ListModelsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        /// Server streaming response type for the DecodeTokens method.
-        type DecodeTokensStream: tonic::codegen::tokio_stream::Stream<
-                Item = std::result::Result<super::DecodeTokensResponse, tonic::Status>,
-            >
-            + std::marker::Send
-            + 'static;
-        async fn decode_tokens(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<Self::DecodeTokensStream>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn get_stats(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetStatsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn get_model_stats(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetModelStatsResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-    }
-    #[derive(Debug)]
-    pub struct CourtesyServer<T> {
-        inner: Arc<T>,
-        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
-        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
-        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
-        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
-    }
-    impl<T> CourtesyServer<T> {
-        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
-            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
-        }
-        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
-            Self {
-                inner,
-                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
-                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
-                max_decoding_message_size: None,
-                max_encoding_message_size: None,
-            }
-        }
-        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
-            inner: T,
-            interceptor: F,
-        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
-        where
-            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
-        {
-            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
-        }
-        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `4MB`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
-            self
-        }
-    }
-    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for CourtesyServer<T>
-    where
-        T: Courtesy,
-        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-    {
-        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
-        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
-        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
-        fn poll_ready(
-            &mut self,
-            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
-        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
-            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
-        }
-        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
-            match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePreparedText" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct QuotePreparedTextSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>
-                    for QuotePreparedTextSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::QuotePreparedTextResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prepared_text(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = QuotePreparedTextSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuotePrompt" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct QuotePromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuotePromptRequest>
-                    for QuotePromptSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::QuotePromptResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuotePromptRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_prompt(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = QuotePromptSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/QuoteChatPrompt" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct QuoteChatPromptSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>
-                    for QuoteChatPromptSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::QuoteChatPromptResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::quote_chat_prompt(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = QuoteChatPromptSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/ListModels" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct ListModelsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::ListModelsRequest>
-                    for ListModelsSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::ListModelsResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::list_models(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = ListModelsSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/DecodeTokens" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct DecodeTokensSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::StreamingService<super::DecodeTokensRequest>
-                    for DecodeTokensSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::DecodeTokensResponse;
-                        type ResponseStream = T::DecodeTokensStream;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::ResponseStream>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<
-                                tonic::Streaming<super::DecodeTokensRequest>,
-                            >,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::decode_tokens(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = DecodeTokensSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.streaming(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetStats" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Courtesy> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetStatsRequest>
-                    for GetStatsSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetStatsResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetStatsRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::get_stats(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetStatsSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Courtesy/GetModelStats" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetModelStatsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetModelStatsRequest>
-                    for GetModelStatsSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetModelStatsResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetModelStatsRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::get_model_stats(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetModelStatsSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                _ => {
-                    Box::pin(async move {
-                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
-                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
-                        );
-                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
-                        headers
-                            .insert(
-                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
-                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
-                            );
-                        headers
-                            .insert(
-                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
-                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
-                            );
-                        Ok(response)
-                    })
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    impl<T> Clone for CourtesyServer<T> {
-        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
-            let inner = self.inner.clone();
-            Self {
-                inner,
-                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
-                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
-                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
-                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    /// Generated gRPC service name
-    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.v1.Courtesy";
-    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for CourtesyServer<T> {
-        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetNodeInfoRequest {}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetNodeInfoResponse {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub node_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "2")]
-    pub uptime_seconds: u64,
-    /// Semver string, e.g. "0.1.0". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub version: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Build commit hash (short hex). Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub build: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Platform triple, e.g. "x86_64-linux". Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(string, tag = "5")]
-    pub os: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    /// Operator-chosen tag, exactly 16 bytes. Self-reported; treat as untrusted.
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "6")]
-    pub graffiti: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetNodeInfoResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetNodeInfoResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetNodeInfoResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetKnownPeersRequest {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub service_alpn: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersRequest".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct GetKnownPeersResponse {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub peer_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for GetKnownPeersResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "GetKnownPeersResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.GetKnownPeersResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct Presence {
-    #[prost(string, tag = "1")]
-    pub hf_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub req_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub peer_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(uint64, tag = "4")]
-    pub ttl_ms: u64,
-    #[prost(bool, tag = "5")]
-    pub is_executor: bool,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for Presence {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "Presence";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.v1.Presence".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.v1.Presence".into()
-    }
-}
-/// Generated client implementations.
-pub mod node_client {
-    #![allow(
-        unused_variables,
-        dead_code,
-        missing_docs,
-        clippy::wildcard_imports,
-        clippy::let_unit_value,
-    )]
-    use tonic::codegen::*;
-    use tonic::codegen::http::Uri;
-    #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-    pub struct NodeClient<T> {
-        inner: tonic::client::Grpc<T>,
-    }
-    impl<T> NodeClient<T>
-    where
-        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>,
-        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
-        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send,
-    {
-        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
-            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::new(inner);
-            Self { inner }
-        }
-        pub fn with_origin(inner: T, origin: Uri) -> Self {
-            let inner = tonic::client::Grpc::with_origin(inner, origin);
-            Self { inner }
-        }
-        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
-            inner: T,
-            interceptor: F,
-        ) -> NodeClient<InterceptedService<T, F>>
-        where
-            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
-            T::ResponseBody: Default,
-            T: tonic::codegen::Service<
-                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
-                Response = http::Response<
-                    <T as tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body>>::ResponseBody,
-                >,
-            >,
-            <T as tonic::codegen::Service<
-                http::Request<tonic::body::Body>,
-            >>::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync,
-        {
-            NodeClient::new(InterceptedService::new(inner, interceptor))
-        }
-        /// Compress requests with the given encoding.
-        ///
-        /// This requires the server to support it otherwise it might respond with an
-        /// error.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.send_compressed(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Enable decompressing responses.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.accept_compressed(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `4MB`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.max_decoding_message_size(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.inner = self.inner.max_encoding_message_size(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        pub async fn get_node_info(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Node", "GetNodeInfo"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-        pub async fn get_known_peers(
-            &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        > {
-            self.inner
-                .ready()
-                .await
-                .map_err(|e| {
-                    tonic::Status::unknown(
-                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
-                    )
-                })?;
-            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers",
-            );
-            let mut req = request.into_request();
-            req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.v1.Node", "GetKnownPeers"));
-            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
-        }
-    }
-}
-/// Generated server implementations.
-pub mod node_server {
-    #![allow(
-        unused_variables,
-        dead_code,
-        missing_docs,
-        clippy::wildcard_imports,
-        clippy::let_unit_value,
-    )]
-    use tonic::codegen::*;
-    /// Generated trait containing gRPC methods that should be implemented for use with NodeServer.
-    #[async_trait]
-    pub trait Node: std::marker::Send + std::marker::Sync + 'static {
-        async fn get_node_info(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetNodeInfoResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-        async fn get_known_peers(
-            &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
-        ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::GetKnownPeersResponse>,
-            tonic::Status,
-        >;
-    }
-    #[derive(Debug)]
-    pub struct NodeServer<T> {
-        inner: Arc<T>,
-        accept_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
-        send_compression_encodings: EnabledCompressionEncodings,
-        max_decoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
-        max_encoding_message_size: Option<usize>,
-    }
-    impl<T> NodeServer<T> {
-        pub fn new(inner: T) -> Self {
-            Self::from_arc(Arc::new(inner))
-        }
-        pub fn from_arc(inner: Arc<T>) -> Self {
-            Self {
-                inner,
-                accept_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
-                send_compression_encodings: Default::default(),
-                max_decoding_message_size: None,
-                max_encoding_message_size: None,
-            }
-        }
-        pub fn with_interceptor<F>(
-            inner: T,
-            interceptor: F,
-        ) -> InterceptedService<Self, F>
-        where
-            F: tonic::service::Interceptor,
-        {
-            InterceptedService::new(Self::new(inner), interceptor)
-        }
-        /// Enable decompressing requests with the given encoding.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn accept_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.accept_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Compress responses with the given encoding, if the client supports it.
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn send_compressed(mut self, encoding: CompressionEncoding) -> Self {
-            self.send_compression_encodings.enable(encoding);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of a decoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `4MB`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_decoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.max_decoding_message_size = Some(limit);
-            self
-        }
-        /// Limits the maximum size of an encoded message.
-        ///
-        /// Default: `usize::MAX`
-        #[must_use]
-        pub fn max_encoding_message_size(mut self, limit: usize) -> Self {
-            self.max_encoding_message_size = Some(limit);
-            self
-        }
-    }
-    impl<T, B> tonic::codegen::Service<http::Request<B>> for NodeServer<T>
-    where
-        T: Node,
-        B: Body + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-        B::Error: Into<StdError> + std::marker::Send + 'static,
-    {
-        type Response = http::Response<tonic::body::Body>;
-        type Error = std::convert::Infallible;
-        type Future = BoxFuture<Self::Response, Self::Error>;
-        fn poll_ready(
-            &mut self,
-            _cx: &mut Context<'_>,
-        ) -> Poll<std::result::Result<(), Self::Error>> {
-            Poll::Ready(Ok(()))
-        }
-        fn call(&mut self, req: http::Request<B>) -> Self::Future {
-            match req.uri().path() {
-                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetNodeInfo" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetNodeInfoSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<T: Node> tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>
-                    for GetNodeInfoSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetNodeInfoResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetNodeInfoRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Node>::get_node_info(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetNodeInfoSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                "/hellas.v1.Node/GetKnownPeers" => {
-                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct GetKnownPeersSvc<T: Node>(pub Arc<T>);
-                    impl<
-                        T: Node,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>
-                    for GetKnownPeersSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::GetKnownPeersResponse;
-                        type Future = BoxFuture<
-                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
-                            tonic::Status,
-                        >;
-                        fn call(
-                            &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetKnownPeersRequest>,
-                        ) -> Self::Future {
-                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
-                            let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Node>::get_known_peers(&inner, request).await
-                            };
-                            Box::pin(fut)
-                        }
-                    }
-                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
-                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
-                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
-                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
-                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
-                    let fut = async move {
-                        let method = GetKnownPeersSvc(inner);
-                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
-                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
-                            .apply_compression_config(
-                                accept_compression_encodings,
-                                send_compression_encodings,
-                            )
-                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
-                                max_decoding_message_size,
-                                max_encoding_message_size,
-                            );
-                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
-                        Ok(res)
-                    };
-                    Box::pin(fut)
-                }
-                _ => {
-                    Box::pin(async move {
-                        let mut response = http::Response::new(
-                            tonic::body::Body::default(),
-                        );
-                        let headers = response.headers_mut();
-                        headers
-                            .insert(
-                                tonic::Status::GRPC_STATUS,
-                                (tonic::Code::Unimplemented as i32).into(),
-                            );
-                        headers
-                            .insert(
-                                http::header::CONTENT_TYPE,
-                                tonic::metadata::GRPC_CONTENT_TYPE,
-                            );
-                        Ok(response)
-                    })
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    impl<T> Clone for NodeServer<T> {
-        fn clone(&self) -> Self {
-            let inner = self.inner.clone();
-            Self {
-                inner,
-                accept_compression_encodings: self.accept_compression_encodings,
-                send_compression_encodings: self.send_compression_encodings,
-                max_decoding_message_size: self.max_decoding_message_size,
-                max_encoding_message_size: self.max_encoding_message_size,
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    /// Generated gRPC service name
-    pub const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "hellas.v1.Node";
-    impl<T> tonic::server::NamedService for NodeServer<T> {
-        const NAME: &'static str = SERVICE_NAME;
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
index 72f7a34..fec27e2 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -2,49 +2,91 @@
 //!
 //! The source `.proto` files live under `proto/hellas` at the workspace root.
 
-#[cfg(any(
-    feature = "common",
-    feature = "symbolic",
-    feature = "opaque",
-    feature = "ticket",
-    feature = "execute",
-    feature = "courtesy",
-    feature = "node",
-))]
-#[allow(dead_code)]
-#[path = "hellas.v1.rs"]
-mod generated_hellas;
+mod generated {
+    pub mod hellas {
+        #[cfg(feature = "courtesy")]
+        #[allow(dead_code)]
+        pub mod courtesy {
+            pub mod v1 {
+                include!("hellas.courtesy.v1.rs");
+            }
+        }
 
-pub mod hellas {
-    #[cfg(feature = "common")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
-        FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope, WorkChunk, WorkEvent, WorkFailed, WorkFinished, work_event,
-    };
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas")]
+        #[allow(dead_code)]
+        pub mod v1 {
+            include!("hellas.v1.rs");
+        }
+
+        #[cfg(feature = "opaque")]
+        #[allow(dead_code)]
+        pub mod opaque {
+            pub mod v1 {
+                include!("hellas.opaque.v1.rs");
+            }
+        }
+
+        #[cfg(feature = "swarm")]
+        #[allow(dead_code)]
+        pub mod swarm {
+            pub mod v1 {
+                include!("hellas.swarm.v1.rs");
+            }
+        }
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "symbolic")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
-        SymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicStepExecution, SymbolicWorkRequest, symbolic_work_request,
+        #[cfg(feature = "symbolic")]
+        #[allow(dead_code)]
+        pub mod symbolic {
+            pub mod v1 {
+                include!("hellas.symbolic.v1.rs");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+macro_rules! service_exports {
+    ($($path:ident)::+, $client:ident, $server:ident) => {
+        #[cfg(feature = "client")]
+        pub use $($path)::+::$client;
+        #[cfg(feature = "server")]
+        pub use $($path)::+::$server;
     };
+}
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "opaque")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::OpaqueWorkRequest;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas")]
+pub mod hellas {
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::v1::{
+        FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope, RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkChunk, WorkEvent, WorkFailed,
+        WorkFinished, work_event,
+    };
+    service_exports!(crate::generated::hellas::v1, execute_client, execute_server);
+}
 
-    #[cfg(feature = "ticket")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
-        CreateTicketRequest, RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkRequest, work_request,
+#[cfg(feature = "symbolic")]
+pub mod symbolic {
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::symbolic::v1::{
+        SymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepExecution, symbolic_request,
     };
+    service_exports!(
+        crate::generated::hellas::symbolic::v1,
+        symbolic_client,
+        symbolic_server
+    );
+}
 
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "execute", feature = "client"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::execute_client;
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "execute", feature = "server"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::execute_server;
+#[cfg(feature = "opaque")]
+pub mod opaque {
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::opaque::v1::OpaqueRequest;
+    service_exports!(
+        crate::generated::hellas::opaque::v1,
+        opaque_client,
+        opaque_server
+    );
+}
 
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "courtesy", feature = "client"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::courtesy_client;
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "courtesy", feature = "server"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::courtesy_server;
-    #[cfg(feature = "courtesy")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+#[cfg(feature = "courtesy")]
+pub mod courtesy {
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::courtesy::v1::{
         ChatMessage, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest,
         GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
         ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, ModelTokenStats, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
@@ -52,14 +94,22 @@ pub mod hellas {
         QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicReceiptStart,
         SymbolicStart, TokenStats, symbolic_start,
     };
+    service_exports!(
+        crate::generated::hellas::courtesy::v1,
+        courtesy_client,
+        courtesy_server
+    );
+}
 
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "node", feature = "client"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::node_client;
-    #[cfg(all(feature = "node", feature = "server"))]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::node_server;
-    #[cfg(feature = "node")]
-    pub use crate::generated_hellas::{
+#[cfg(feature = "swarm")]
+pub mod swarm {
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::swarm::v1::{
         GetKnownPeersRequest, GetKnownPeersResponse, GetNodeInfoRequest, GetNodeInfoResponse,
         Presence,
     };
+    service_exports!(
+        crate::generated::hellas::swarm::v1,
+        node_client,
+        node_server
+    );
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 770fba3..3b5f42c 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -13,7 +13,9 @@ compression = ["tonic/gzip", "tonic/zstd"]
 client = [
     "tonic/channel",
     "hellas-pb/client",
-    "hellas-pb/execute",
+    "hellas-pb/hellas",
+    "hellas-pb/symbolic",
+    "hellas-pb/opaque",
     "hellas-pb/courtesy",
 ]
 discovery = [
@@ -28,6 +30,9 @@ server = ["tonic/server", "hellas-pb/server"]
 node = [
     "dep:catgrad",
     "dep:catgrad-llm",
+    "hellas-pb/hellas",
+    "hellas-pb/symbolic",
+    "hellas-pb/opaque",
     "hellas-pb/courtesy",
     "dep:serde",
     "dep:serde_json",
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index eb93f6b..f0a1785 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -10,12 +10,14 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, read_provenance_metadata};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
-    CreateTicketRequest, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, RunTicketRequest,
-    Ticket, WorkEvent,
-};
+use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest;
+use hellas_pb::opaque::opaque_client::OpaqueClient;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest;
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::symbolic_client::SymbolicClient;
 
 pub type ExecuteEventStream = Pin<Box<dyn Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
 
@@ -45,9 +47,13 @@ pub struct StreamedExecution {
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
-    async fn create_ticket(
+    async fn create_symbolic_ticket(
         &mut self,
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        request: SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status>;
+    async fn create_opaque_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: OpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status>;
     async fn quote_prepared_text(
         &mut self,
@@ -61,6 +67,8 @@ pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
 
 pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T> {
     execute: ExecuteClient<T>,
+    symbolic: SymbolicClient<T>,
+    opaque: OpaqueClient<T>,
     courtesy: CourtesyClient<T>,
 }
 
@@ -79,16 +87,22 @@ where
     <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
 {
     pub fn with_service(service: T) -> Self {
+        let symbolic = service.clone();
+        let opaque = service.clone();
         let courtesy = service.clone();
         Self {
             execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(service)),
+            symbolic: Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic)),
+            opaque: Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque)),
             courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn with_services(execute: T, courtesy: T) -> Self {
+    pub fn with_services(execute: T, symbolic: T, opaque: T, courtesy: T) -> Self {
         Self {
             execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(execute)),
+            symbolic: Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic)),
+            opaque: Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque)),
             courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
         }
     }
@@ -104,6 +118,28 @@ where
         client
     }
 
+    fn configure_symbolic(client: SymbolicClient<T>) -> SymbolicClient<T> {
+        let client = client
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        #[cfg(feature = "compression")]
+        let client = client
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd);
+        client
+    }
+
+    fn configure_opaque(client: OpaqueClient<T>) -> OpaqueClient<T> {
+        let client = client
+            .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+            .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
+        #[cfg(feature = "compression")]
+        let client = client
+            .send_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd)
+            .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd);
+        client
+    }
+
     fn configure_courtesy(client: CourtesyClient<T>) -> CourtesyClient<T> {
         let client = client
             .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
@@ -125,11 +161,23 @@ where
     <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
     T::Future: Send,
 {
-    async fn create_ticket(
+    async fn create_symbolic_ticket(
+        &mut self,
+        request: SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
+        let resp = self.symbolic.create_ticket(request).await?;
+        let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
+        Ok(QuotedResponse {
+            response: resp.into_inner(),
+            provenance,
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn create_opaque_ticket(
         &mut self,
-        request: CreateTicketRequest,
+        request: OpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let resp = self.execute.create_ticket(request).await?;
+        let resp = self.opaque.create_ticket(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
             response: resp.into_inner(),
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 38fb032..22ae0f3 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
 use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template};
 use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     QuotePreparedTextRequest, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicStart, symbolic_start,
 };
 use serde_json::Value;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/service.rs b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
index 8e47376..21a7fa3 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/service.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 pub struct NodeService;
 
 impl tonic::server::NamedService for NodeService {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Node";
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.swarm.v1.Node";
 }
 
 /// Service marker for the execute RPC service.
@@ -14,9 +14,23 @@ impl tonic::server::NamedService for ExecuteService {
     const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Execute";
 }
 
+/// Service marker for the symbolic ticket RPC service.
+pub struct SymbolicService;
+
+impl tonic::server::NamedService for SymbolicService {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1.Symbolic";
+}
+
+/// Service marker for the opaque ticket RPC service.
+pub struct OpaqueService;
+
+impl tonic::server::NamedService for OpaqueService {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.opaque.v1.Opaque";
+}
+
 /// Service marker for the provider courtesy RPC service.
 pub struct CourtesyService;
 
 impl tonic::server::NamedService for CourtesyService {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.v1.Courtesy";
+    const NAME: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy";
 }
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
similarity index 93%
rename from proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto
rename to proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
index 9fefd44..281e137 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/courtesy.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas.v1;
+package hellas.courtesy.v1;
 
-import "hellas/v1/symbolic.proto";
-import "hellas/v1/ticket.proto";
+import "hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto";
+import "hellas/v1/hellas.proto";
 
 // Non-core provider conveniences. These APIs are not settlement/protocol
 // objects: providers may offer Hugging Face resolution, tokenization, chat
@@ -48,11 +48,11 @@ message QuotePreparedTextRequest {
 }
 
 message QuotePreparedTextResponse {
-  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  .hellas.v1.Ticket ticket = 1;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
   // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
   string dtype = 3;
-  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
+  .hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
 // Convenience RPC: the server handles tokenization and symbolic request
@@ -72,11 +72,11 @@ message QuotePromptRequest {
 }
 
 message QuotePromptResponse {
-  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  .hellas.v1.Ticket ticket = 1;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
   // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
   string dtype = 3;
-  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
+  .hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
 // Convenience RPC: chat-style prompt quoting.
@@ -102,11 +102,11 @@ message QuoteChatPromptRequest {
 }
 
 message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
-  Ticket ticket = 1;
+  .hellas.v1.Ticket ticket = 1;
   uint32 prompt_tokens = 2;
   // The dtype the server actually committed to running this quote at.
   string dtype = 3;
-  SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic_request = 4;
+  .hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
 // List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto b/proto/hellas/opaque/v1/opaque.proto
similarity index 63%
rename from proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto
rename to proto/hellas/opaque/v1/opaque.proto
index a471a4d..8e5c397 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/opaque.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/opaque/v1/opaque.proto
@@ -1,12 +1,18 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas.v1;
+package hellas.opaque.v1;
+
+import "hellas/v1/hellas.proto";
 
 // Trust-based opaque work. The protocol commits to the exact bytes; it does
 // not interpret service/method/payload or provide a non-cooperative validity
 // path for them.
 
-message OpaqueWorkRequest {
+service Opaque {
+  rpc CreateTicket(OpaqueRequest) returns (.hellas.v1.Ticket);
+}
+
+message OpaqueRequest {
   string service = 1;
   string method = 2;
   bytes payload = 3; // exact UTF-8 JSON bytes
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/node.proto b/proto/hellas/swarm/v1/swarm.proto
similarity index 60%
rename from proto/hellas/v1/node.proto
rename to proto/hellas/swarm/v1/swarm.proto
index c7f3503..3592146 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/node.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/swarm/v1/swarm.proto
@@ -1,6 +1,14 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas.v1;
+package hellas.swarm.v1;
+
+// P2P/node-facing service. This is transport/discovery metadata, not the core
+// execution protocol.
+
+service Node {
+  rpc GetNodeInfo(GetNodeInfoRequest) returns (GetNodeInfoResponse);
+  rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
+}
 
 message GetNodeInfoRequest {}
 
@@ -24,3 +32,11 @@ message GetKnownPeersRequest {
 message GetKnownPeersResponse {
   repeated bytes peer_ids = 1;
 }
+
+message Presence {
+  string hf_id = 1;
+  string req_id = 2;
+  string peer_id = 3;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 4;
+  bool is_executor = 5;
+}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto b/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
similarity index 81%
rename from proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto
rename to proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
index e32e7df..9cd3382 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/symbolic.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
@@ -1,11 +1,17 @@
 syntax = "proto3";
 
-package hellas.v1;
+package hellas.symbolic.v1;
+
+import "hellas/v1/hellas.proto";
 
 // Binding/verifiable symbolic work. This is the protocol-level Catgrad path:
 // all large artifacts are named by CIDs and fetched/resolved outside protobuf.
 
-message SymbolicWorkRequest {
+service Symbolic {
+  rpc CreateTicket(SymbolicRequest) returns (.hellas.v1.Ticket);
+}
+
+message SymbolicRequest {
   oneof execution {
     SymbolicGenesisExecution genesis = 1;
     SymbolicStepExecution step = 2;
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
deleted file mode 100644
index 43b69e3..0000000
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/common.proto
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,53 +0,0 @@
-syntax = "proto3";
-
-package hellas.v1;
-
-// =====================================================================
-// Generic streaming work events.
-//
-// Wire protocol: zero or more `WorkChunk` events, terminated by exactly one
-// `WorkFinished` or `WorkFailed`, after which the stream ends. Streaming
-// chunks are transport-only; the terminal output is the object committed to by
-// the receipt.
-// =====================================================================
-
-message WorkEvent {
-  oneof kind {
-    WorkChunk chunk = 1;
-    WorkFinished finished = 2;
-    WorkFailed failed = 3;
-  }
-}
-
-message WorkChunk {
-  // Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
-  uint64 position = 1;
-  bytes bytes = 2;
-}
-
-message WorkFinished {
-  // Complete output object. Symbolic text uses little-endian u32 token IDs.
-  // Opaque uses exact UTF-8 JSON bytes.
-  bytes output = 1;
-  ReceiptEnvelope receipt = 2;
-  FinishStatus status = 3;
-  uint64 total_units = 4;
-}
-
-message WorkFailed {
-  // Units emitted before failure (tokens for symbolic text, bytes for opaque).
-  uint64 position = 1;
-  string error = 2;
-}
-
-enum FinishStatus {
-  FINISH_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
-  FINISH_STATUS_END_OF_SEQUENCE = 1;
-  FINISH_STATUS_MAX_OUTPUT = 2;
-  FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED = 3;
-}
-
-// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
-message ReceiptEnvelope {
-  bytes dag_cbor = 1;
-}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
deleted file mode 100644
index 90700d5..0000000
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/execute.proto
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,15 +0,0 @@
-syntax = "proto3";
-
-package hellas.v1;
-
-import "hellas/v1/common.proto";
-import "hellas/v1/ticket.proto";
-
-// Core execution service. This service only handles generic ticket creation
-// and running a ticket to its terminal receipt. Courtesy quote/tokenizer/model
-// helpers live in `courtesy.proto`.
-
-service Execute {
-  rpc CreateTicket(CreateTicketRequest) returns (Ticket);
-  rpc RunTicket(RunTicketRequest) returns (stream WorkEvent);
-}
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
index 2416560..9b8f7f6 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
@@ -2,17 +2,66 @@ syntax = "proto3";
 
 package hellas.v1;
 
-import "hellas/v1/node.proto";
+// Core Hellas work protocol. This file owns the generic ticket and execution
+// surface plus transport-neutral event/receipt shapes. Scheme-specific ticket
+// creation lives in symbolic.proto / opaque.proto; non-core helper APIs live in
+// courtesy.proto; p2p/node discovery lives in swarm.proto.
 
-service Node {
-  rpc GetNodeInfo(GetNodeInfoRequest) returns (GetNodeInfoResponse);
-  rpc GetKnownPeers(GetKnownPeersRequest) returns (GetKnownPeersResponse);
+service Execute {
+  rpc RunTicket(RunTicketRequest) returns (stream WorkEvent);
 }
 
-message Presence {
-  string hf_id = 1;
-  string req_id = 2;
-  string peer_id = 3;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 4;
-  bool is_executor = 5;
+message Ticket {
+  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+  uint64 amount = 2;
+  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
+}
+
+message RunTicketRequest {
+  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+}
+
+// Wire protocol: zero or more WorkChunk events, terminated by exactly one
+// WorkFinished or WorkFailed, after which the stream ends. Streaming chunks
+// are transport-only; the terminal output is the object committed to by the
+// receipt.
+message WorkEvent {
+  oneof kind {
+    WorkChunk chunk = 1;
+    WorkFinished finished = 2;
+    WorkFailed failed = 3;
+  }
+}
+
+message WorkChunk {
+  // Cumulative position AFTER this chunk.
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  bytes bytes = 2;
+}
+
+message WorkFinished {
+  // Complete output object. Symbolic text uses little-endian u32 token IDs.
+  // Opaque uses exact UTF-8 JSON bytes.
+  bytes output = 1;
+  ReceiptEnvelope receipt = 2;
+  FinishStatus status = 3;
+  uint64 total_units = 4;
+}
+
+message WorkFailed {
+  // Units emitted before failure (tokens for symbolic text, bytes for opaque).
+  uint64 position = 1;
+  string error = 2;
+}
+
+enum FinishStatus {
+  FINISH_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED = 0;
+  FINISH_STATUS_END_OF_SEQUENCE = 1;
+  FINISH_STATUS_MAX_OUTPUT = 2;
+  FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED = 3;
+}
+
+// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
+message ReceiptEnvelope {
+  bytes dag_cbor = 1;
 }
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto
deleted file mode 100644
index b571782..0000000
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/ticket.proto
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-syntax = "proto3";
-
-package hellas.v1;
-
-import "hellas/v1/opaque.proto";
-import "hellas/v1/symbolic.proto";
-
-// Generic ticketing around work. Ticketing is independent of whether the work
-// is symbolic/verifiable or opaque/producer-signed.
-
-message CreateTicketRequest {
-  WorkRequest request = 1;
-}
-
-message WorkRequest {
-  oneof kind {
-    SymbolicWorkRequest symbolic = 1;
-    OpaqueWorkRequest opaque = 2;
-  }
-}
-
-message Ticket {
-  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
-  uint64 amount = 2;
-  uint64 ttl_ms = 3;
-}
-
-message RunTicketRequest {
-  bytes request_commitment = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
-}

From 80f672144a20e885f6a91a4401c85526947009fd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 04:09:20 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 079/105] Add opaque CLI execution path

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs              |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs           |  84 +++
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                 | 592 ++++++++++++++++++--
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                      | 125 +++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs |   4 +-
 crates/pb/README.md                         |  44 ++
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                    |  54 +-
 7 files changed, 836 insertions(+), 68 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
 create mode 100644 crates/pb/README.md

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index c650c43..8aee3e5 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ pub mod gateway;
 pub mod identity;
 pub mod llm;
 pub mod monitor;
+pub mod opaque;
 pub mod rpc;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 pub mod serve;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..453c1ea
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use crate::execution::{
+    ExecutionRoute, ExecutionRuntime, OpaqueExecutionEvent, OpaqueExecutionRequest, OpaqueOutcome,
+};
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use futures::StreamExt;
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest;
+use std::io::{self, Write};
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
+
+pub struct ExecuteOptions {
+    pub node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+    pub node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    pub service: String,
+    pub method: String,
+    pub payload: Vec<u8>,
+    pub retries: usize,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    pub local: bool,
+}
+
+pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&options.payload)
+        .map_err(|err| anyhow::anyhow!("--payload must be UTF-8 JSON: {err}"))?;
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    let route = if options.local {
+        ExecutionRoute::Local
+    } else {
+        ExecutionRoute::remote(options.node_id, options.node_addrs.clone(), options.retries)
+    };
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+    let route =
+        ExecutionRoute::remote(options.node_id, options.node_addrs.clone(), options.retries);
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    let runtime = if options.local {
+        ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
+            hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
+            vec![Dtype::F32],
+        )?
+        .with_secret_key(secret_key)
+    } else {
+        ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key)
+    };
+    #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+    let runtime = ExecutionRuntime::default().with_secret_key(secret_key);
+
+    let request = OpaqueRequest {
+        service: options.service,
+        method: options.method,
+        payload: options.payload,
+    };
+    let execution = OpaqueExecutionRequest::new(runtime, request, route);
+    let uses_remote = execution.uses_remote_transport();
+    let stream = execution.stream();
+    tokio::pin!(stream);
+
+    let mut completed = false;
+    while let Some(event) = stream.next().await {
+        match event? {
+            OpaqueExecutionEvent::Chunk { .. } => {}
+            OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(OpaqueOutcome::Completed { output, .. }) => {
+                io::stdout().write_all(&output)?;
+                io::stdout().flush()?;
+                completed = true;
+                break;
+            }
+            OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(OpaqueOutcome::Failed { error, .. }) => {
+                anyhow::bail!("opaque execution failed: {error}");
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    if uses_remote {
+        crate::tracing_config::suppress_execute_tail_logs();
+    }
+    if !completed {
+        anyhow::bail!("opaque execution stream ended without terminal outcome");
+    }
+    Ok(())
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 3aefe82..08d4c5a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -39,19 +39,24 @@ use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 use hellas_core::{
-    ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_receipt,
+    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest as CoreOpaqueRequest,
+    ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_delivery,
+    verify_receipt,
 };
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::QuotePreparedTextRequest;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{self as pb, FinishStatus, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, work_event};
+use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
-use hellas_rpc::driver::{ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver};
+use hellas_rpc::driver::{
+    ExecuteDriver, QuotedPreparedTextResponse, QuotedResponse, RemoteExecuteDriver,
+};
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
-use hellas_rpc::service::{CourtesyService, ExecuteService, OpaqueService, SymbolicService};
+use hellas_rpc::service::{CourtesyService, ExecuteService, OpaqueService};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
@@ -188,6 +193,18 @@ pub enum StopReason {
     Cancelled,
 }
 
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum OpaqueExecutionEvent {
+    Chunk { position: u64, bytes: Vec<u8> },
+    Done(OpaqueOutcome),
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub enum OpaqueOutcome {
+    Completed { output: Vec<u8> },
+    Failed { error: String },
+}
+
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // ExecutionRuntime
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -294,6 +311,40 @@ impl ExecutionRequest {
     }
 }
 
+pub struct OpaqueExecutionRequest {
+    runtime: ExecutionRuntime,
+    request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+    route: ExecutionRoute,
+}
+
+impl OpaqueExecutionRequest {
+    pub fn new(runtime: ExecutionRuntime, request: PbOpaqueRequest, route: ExecutionRoute) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            runtime,
+            request,
+            route,
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn uses_remote_transport(&self) -> bool {
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        return !matches!(self.route, ExecutionRoute::Local);
+        #[cfg(not(feature = "hellas-executor"))]
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    pub fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+        try_stream! {
+            let prepared = prepare_opaque_route(&self.runtime, &self.request, &self.route).await?;
+            let inner = prepared.stream();
+            tokio::pin!(inner);
+            while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                yield event?;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // PreparedExecution — primary + optional shadow for Verify
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -525,6 +576,132 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     }
 }
 
+enum OpaquePreparedRoute {
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    Local {
+        executor: ExecutorHandle,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+        request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
+    },
+    RemoteDirect(OpaqueRemoteExecution),
+    RemoteDiscovery {
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+        retries: usize,
+        secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
+    },
+}
+
+async fn prepare_opaque_route(
+    runtime: &ExecutionRuntime,
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
+    route: &ExecutionRoute,
+) -> anyhow::Result<OpaquePreparedRoute> {
+    match route {
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        ExecutionRoute::Local => {
+            let mut executor = runtime.require_local_executor()?;
+            let quoted = quote_opaque_with_driver(request, &mut executor, || {
+                "local opaque quote failed".to_string()
+            })
+            .await?;
+            Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::Local {
+                executor,
+                request: request.clone(),
+                request_commitment: quoted.response.request_commitment,
+            })
+        }
+        ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
+            let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
+            let quote = quote_opaque_remote_target(request, &endpoint, target).await?;
+            Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(
+                OpaqueRemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, request.clone(), quote),
+            ))
+        }
+        ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
+            request: request.clone(),
+            retries: *retries,
+            secret_key: runtime.secret_key.clone(),
+        }),
+    }
+}
+
+impl OpaquePreparedRoute {
+    fn stream(self) -> BoxStream<'static, anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent>> {
+        match self {
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+            Self::Local {
+                executor,
+                request,
+                request_commitment,
+            } => execute_opaque_stream(executor, request_commitment, request).boxed(),
+            Self::RemoteDirect(remote) => remote.stream().boxed(),
+            Self::RemoteDiscovery {
+                request,
+                retries,
+                secret_key,
+            } => opaque_discovery_stream(request, retries, secret_key).boxed(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+fn opaque_discovery_stream(
+    request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+    retries: usize,
+    secret_key: Option<SecretKey>,
+) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+    try_stream! {
+        let max_attempts = retries.saturating_add(1);
+        let mut tried: HashSet<EndpointId> = HashSet::new();
+        let mut last_peer_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+        info!("No node ID provided, discovering opaque executor");
+
+        for attempt in 1..=max_attempts {
+            let remote = prepare_discovered_opaque_remote(&request, secret_key.as_ref(), &tried).await?;
+            let peer_id = remote.peer_id;
+            let mut committed = false;
+            let mut transport_err: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+            let mut got_terminal = false;
+            {
+                let inner = remote.stream();
+                tokio::pin!(inner);
+                while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                    match event {
+                        Ok(OpaqueExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, bytes }) => {
+                            committed = true;
+                            yield OpaqueExecutionEvent::Chunk { position, bytes };
+                        }
+                        Ok(OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(outcome)) => {
+                            got_terminal = true;
+                            yield OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(outcome);
+                        }
+                        Err(e) => {
+                            transport_err = Some(e);
+                            break;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            if got_terminal { return; }
+
+            let err = transport_err
+                .unwrap_or_else(|| anyhow!("stream from {peer_id} ended without terminal outcome"));
+            if committed {
+                Err(err.context(format!(
+                    "opaque execution failed on {peer_id} after output was emitted"
+                )))?;
+                unreachable!("Err(_)? always returns");
+            }
+            warn!(attempt, %peer_id, "opaque execution failed before output, rediscovering: {err:#}");
+            tried.insert(peer_id);
+            last_peer_error = Some(err);
+        }
+
+        let err = last_peer_error
+            .unwrap_or_else(|| anyhow!("no opaque provider could serve the request"));
+        Err(err.context(format!("max retries ({retries}) exceeded")))?;
+    }
+}
+
 /// Discovery+retry across providers.
 ///
 /// Per-attempt rules (matched off the inner Result so the failure-mode
@@ -642,6 +819,48 @@ impl RemoteExecution {
     }
 }
 
+struct OpaqueRemoteExecution {
+    endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+    request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+    request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
+    driver: TracedDriver,
+}
+
+impl OpaqueRemoteExecution {
+    fn from_quoted(
+        endpoint: Arc<Endpoint>,
+        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+        quoted: QuotedRemoteDriver,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            endpoint,
+            peer_id: quoted.peer_id,
+            request,
+            request_commitment: quoted.quote.request_commitment,
+            driver: quoted.driver,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn stream(self) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+        let Self {
+            endpoint,
+            peer_id: _,
+            request,
+            request_commitment,
+            driver,
+        } = self;
+        try_stream! {
+            let _endpoint = endpoint;
+            let inner = execute_opaque_stream(driver, request_commitment, request);
+            tokio::pin!(inner);
+            while let Some(event) = inner.next().await {
+                yield event?;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 // execute_stream — the bottom layer that maps wire events → ExecutionEvent
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -682,6 +901,42 @@ fn execute_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
     }
 }
 
+fn execute_opaque_stream<D: ExecuteDriver + Send + 'static>(
+    mut driver: D,
+    request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
+    request: PbOpaqueRequest,
+) -> impl Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent>> + Send {
+    try_stream! {
+        let core_request = core_opaque_request(&request)?;
+        let mut wire = driver
+            .execute_streaming(RunTicketRequest {
+                request_commitment,
+            })
+            .await
+            .context("failed to start opaque execution stream")?
+            .stream;
+
+        let mut got_terminal = false;
+        while let Some(item) = wire.next().await {
+            let event = convert_opaque_wire_event(
+                item.context("opaque execution stream failed")?,
+                &core_request,
+            )?;
+            let is_done = matches!(event, OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(_));
+            yield event;
+            if is_done {
+                got_terminal = true;
+                break;
+            }
+        }
+
+        if !got_terminal {
+            Err(anyhow!("opaque execution stream ended without terminal outcome"))?;
+        }
+        drop(driver);
+    }
+}
+
 /// Translate one wire `WorkEvent` into one `ExecutionEvent`.
 fn convert_wire_event(event: WorkEvent) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent> {
     let Some(event) = event.kind else {
@@ -700,6 +955,27 @@ fn convert_wire_event(event: WorkEvent) -> anyhow::Result<ExecutionEvent> {
     }
 }
 
+fn convert_opaque_wire_event(
+    event: WorkEvent,
+    request: &CoreOpaqueRequest,
+) -> anyhow::Result<OpaqueExecutionEvent> {
+    let Some(event) = event.kind else {
+        bail!("wire event with no body");
+    };
+    match event {
+        work_event::Kind::Chunk(chunk) => Ok(OpaqueExecutionEvent::Chunk {
+            position: chunk.position,
+            bytes: chunk.bytes,
+        }),
+        work_event::Kind::Finished(finished) => Ok(OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(
+            parse_opaque_finished(finished, request)?,
+        )),
+        work_event::Kind::Failed(failed) => Ok(OpaqueExecutionEvent::Done(OpaqueOutcome::Failed {
+            error: failed.error,
+        })),
+    }
+}
+
 fn parse_finished(finished: pb::WorkFinished) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
     let receipt_cid = receipt_cid_from_envelope(finished.receipt)?;
     let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(finished.status)?;
@@ -710,6 +986,49 @@ fn parse_finished(finished: pb::WorkFinished) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
     })
 }
 
+fn parse_opaque_finished(
+    finished: pb::WorkFinished,
+    request: &CoreOpaqueRequest,
+) -> anyhow::Result<OpaqueOutcome> {
+    stop_reason_from_pb(finished.status)?;
+    serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&finished.output)
+        .context("opaque output must be UTF-8 JSON")?;
+    let output = JsonBytes::new(finished.output.clone());
+    let envelope = finished
+        .receipt
+        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("finished event missing receipt envelope"))?;
+    let core: CoreReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
+        .context("failed to decode receipt envelope dag-cbor")?;
+    verify_delivery(
+        DeliveryRequest::Opaque(request),
+        DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&output),
+        &core,
+    )
+    .context("opaque receipt verification failed")?;
+    if !matches!(core, CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_)) {
+        bail!("opaque execution returned a symbolic receipt");
+    }
+    Ok(OpaqueOutcome::Completed {
+        output: output.into_bytes(),
+    })
+}
+
+fn core_opaque_request(request: &PbOpaqueRequest) -> anyhow::Result<CoreOpaqueRequest> {
+    if request.service.is_empty() {
+        bail!("opaque service must not be empty");
+    }
+    if request.method.is_empty() {
+        bail!("opaque method must not be empty");
+    }
+    serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.payload)
+        .context("opaque payload must be UTF-8 JSON")?;
+    Ok(CoreOpaqueRequest {
+        service: request.service.clone(),
+        method: request.method.clone(),
+        payload: JsonBytes::new(request.payload.clone()),
+    })
+}
+
 fn receipt_cid_from_envelope(
     envelope: Option<pb::ReceiptEnvelope>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
@@ -778,6 +1097,27 @@ where
     Ok(quoted)
 }
 
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(service = %request.service, method = %request.method))]
+async fn quote_opaque_with_driver<D>(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
+    driver: &mut D,
+    context: impl FnOnce() -> String,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedResponse>
+where
+    D: ExecuteDriver,
+{
+    core_opaque_request(request)?;
+    let quoted = driver
+        .create_opaque_ticket(request.clone())
+        .await
+        .with_context(context)?;
+    tracing::Span::current().record(
+        "request_commitment",
+        tracing::field::display(format_hex(&quoted.response.request_commitment)),
+    );
+    Ok(quoted)
+}
+
 async fn bind_remote_endpoint(secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>) -> anyhow::Result<Arc<Endpoint>> {
     let (endpoint, _bindings) = bind_remote_endpoint_with_bindings(secret_key).await?;
     Ok(endpoint)
@@ -830,16 +1170,6 @@ fn bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
     )
 }
 
-fn bind_symbolic_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
-    ConnectionPool::for_service::<SymbolicService>(
-        endpoint.clone(),
-        PoolOptions {
-            connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
-            ..PoolOptions::default()
-        },
-    )
-}
-
 fn bind_opaque_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
     ConnectionPool::for_service::<OpaqueService>(
         endpoint.clone(),
@@ -850,16 +1180,14 @@ fn bind_opaque_pool(endpoint: &Endpoint) -> ConnectionPool {
     )
 }
 
-#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
-async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
-    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, service = %request.service, method = %request.method))]
+async fn quote_opaque_remote_endpoint(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
     execute_pool: &ConnectionPool,
-    symbolic_pool: &ConnectionPool,
     opaque_pool: &ConnectionPool,
-    courtesy_pool: &ConnectionPool,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
-    let courtesy_channel = courtesy_pool
+    let opaque_channel = opaque_pool
         .channel(peer_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
@@ -869,20 +1197,45 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-    let symbolic_channel = symbolic_pool
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_opaque(
+        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+    );
+    let quoted = match quote_opaque_with_driver(request, &mut driver, || {
+        format!("node {peer_id} declined opaque ticket")
+    })
+    .await
+    {
+        Ok(quoted) => quoted,
+        Err(err) => return Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err)),
+    };
+    Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
+        peer_id,
+        quote: quoted.response,
+        provenance: quoted.provenance,
+        driver,
+    })
+}
+
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(%peer_id, model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id))]
+async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    execute_pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    courtesy_pool: &ConnectionPool,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+) -> Result<QuotedRemoteDriver, QuoteCandidateError> {
+    let courtesy_channel = courtesy_pool
         .channel(peer_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-    let opaque_channel = opaque_pool
+    let execute_channel = execute_pool
         .channel(peer_id)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
-    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_courtesy(
         InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(symbolic_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
         InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
     );
     let quoted = match quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
@@ -903,59 +1256,93 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
     })
 }
 
+async fn quote_opaque_remote_peer(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    peer_id: EndpointId,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    let execute_pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
+    let opaque_pool = bind_opaque_pool(endpoint);
+    quote_opaque_remote_endpoint(request, &execute_pool, &opaque_pool, peer_id)
+        .await
+        .map_err(|err| match err {
+            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => {
+                err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined opaque quote"))
+            }
+            QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
+        })
+}
+
 async fn quote_remote_peer(
     quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
     peer_id: EndpointId,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
     let execute_pool = bind_remote_pool(endpoint);
-    let symbolic_pool = bind_symbolic_pool(endpoint);
-    let opaque_pool = bind_opaque_pool(endpoint);
     let courtesy_pool = bind_courtesy_pool(endpoint);
-    quote_remote_endpoint(
-        quote_req,
-        &execute_pool,
-        &symbolic_pool,
-        &opaque_pool,
-        &courtesy_pool,
-        peer_id,
-    )
-    .await
-    .map_err(|err| match err {
-        QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote")),
-        QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
-    })
+    quote_remote_endpoint(quote_req, &execute_pool, &courtesy_pool, peer_id)
+        .await
+        .map_err(|err| match err {
+            QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err) => {
+                err.context(format!("node {peer_id} declined quote"))
+            }
+            QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err) => err,
+        })
 }
 
-async fn quote_remote_target(
-    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+async fn quote_opaque_remote_target(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
     endpoint: &Endpoint,
     target: &RemoteNodeTarget,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
     if target.node_addrs.is_empty() {
-        return quote_remote_peer(quote_req, endpoint, target.node_id).await;
+        return quote_opaque_remote_peer(request, endpoint, target.node_id).await;
     }
 
     let execute_channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
-    let courtesy_channel = CourtesyService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+    let opaque_channel = OpaqueService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
-    let symbolic_channel = SymbolicService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_opaque(
+        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+    );
+    let quoted = quote_opaque_with_driver(request, &mut driver, || {
+        format!("node {} declined opaque quote", target.node_id)
+    })
+    .await?;
+
+    Ok(QuotedRemoteDriver {
+        peer_id: target.node_id,
+        quote: quoted.response,
+        provenance: quoted.provenance,
+        driver,
+    })
+}
+
+async fn quote_remote_target(
+    quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    target: &RemoteNodeTarget,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    if target.node_addrs.is_empty() {
+        return quote_remote_peer(quote_req, endpoint, target.node_id).await;
+    }
+
+    let execute_channel = ExecuteService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
-    let opaque_channel = OpaqueService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
+    let courtesy_channel = CourtesyService::connect(endpoint, target.endpoint_addr())
         .connect_timeout(REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT)
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
-    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_services(
+    let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_courtesy(
         InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(symbolic_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
         InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
     );
     let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
@@ -974,6 +1361,95 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
     })
 }
 
+#[instrument(skip_all, fields(service = %request.service, method = %request.method, excluded = exclude.len()))]
+async fn discover_opaque_remote_quote(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
+    endpoint: &Endpoint,
+    bindings: DiscoveryBindings,
+    exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<QuotedRemoteDriver> {
+    let mut registry = ServiceRegistry::new(endpoint);
+    registry.with_pool_options(PoolOptions {
+        connect_timeout: REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT,
+        ..PoolOptions::default()
+    });
+    registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
+    registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(endpoint, bindings.dht));
+    let execute_pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
+    let opaque_pool = registry.pool::<OpaqueService>();
+
+    let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<OpaqueService>());
+    tokio::time::timeout(DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT, async {
+        let mut last_decline: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+        let mut last_connect_error: Option<anyhow::Error> = None;
+        let mut peers_done = false;
+        let mut in_flight: FuturesUnordered<_> = FuturesUnordered::new();
+        futures::pin_mut!(peers);
+
+        loop {
+            tokio::select! {
+                biased;
+
+                Some(result) = in_flight.next(), if !in_flight.is_empty() => {
+                    match result {
+                        Ok(accepted) => return Ok(accepted),
+                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Declined(err)) => {
+                            info!("opaque provider declined quote: {err:#}");
+                            last_decline = Some(err);
+                        }
+                        Err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect(err)) => {
+                            debug!("opaque candidate connect error: {err:#}");
+                            last_connect_error = Some(err);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                peer = peers.next(), if !peers_done && in_flight.len() < MAX_CONCURRENT_QUOTES => {
+                    match peer {
+                        Some(Ok(peer)) => {
+                            let peer_id = peer.id();
+                            if exclude.contains(&peer_id) {
+                                debug!(%peer_id, "skipping previously-failed opaque peer");
+                                continue;
+                            }
+                            let execute_pool = execute_pool.clone();
+                            let opaque_pool = opaque_pool.clone();
+                            let req = request.clone();
+                            in_flight.push(async move {
+                                quote_opaque_remote_endpoint(
+                                    &req,
+                                    &execute_pool,
+                                    &opaque_pool,
+                                    peer_id,
+                                ).await
+                            });
+                        }
+                        Some(Err(err)) => last_connect_error = Some(err.into()),
+                        None => peers_done = true,
+                    }
+                }
+
+                else => {
+                    if peers_done && in_flight.is_empty() {
+                        break;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(status) = last_decline {
+            return Err(status).context("all discovered opaque providers declined the quote");
+        }
+        if let Some(err) = last_connect_error {
+            return Err(err).context("failed to connect to discovered opaque providers");
+        }
+
+        anyhow::bail!("no opaque provider could serve the request");
+    })
+    .await
+    .context("opaque discovery timed out")?
+}
+
 #[instrument(skip_all, fields(model = %quote_req.huggingface_model_id, excluded = exclude.len()))]
 async fn discover_remote_quote(
     quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
@@ -989,8 +1465,6 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     registry.add(MdnsBackend::new(bindings.mdns));
     registry.add(DhtBackend::with_dht(endpoint, bindings.dht));
     let execute_pool = registry.pool::<ExecuteService>();
-    let symbolic_pool = registry.pool::<SymbolicService>();
-    let opaque_pool = registry.pool::<OpaqueService>();
     let courtesy_pool = registry.pool::<CourtesyService>();
 
     let peers = Box::pin(registry.discover::<CourtesyService>());
@@ -1031,16 +1505,12 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
                                 continue;
                             }
                             let execute_pool = execute_pool.clone();
-                            let symbolic_pool = symbolic_pool.clone();
-                            let opaque_pool = opaque_pool.clone();
                             let courtesy_pool = courtesy_pool.clone();
                             let req = quote_req.clone();
                             in_flight.push(async move {
                                 quote_remote_endpoint(
                                     &req,
                                     &execute_pool,
-                                    &symbolic_pool,
-                                    &opaque_pool,
                                     &courtesy_pool,
                                     peer_id,
                                 ).await
@@ -1072,6 +1542,20 @@ async fn discover_remote_quote(
     .context("discovery timed out")?
 }
 
+async fn prepare_discovered_opaque_remote(
+    request: &PbOpaqueRequest,
+    secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
+    exclude: &HashSet<EndpointId>,
+) -> anyhow::Result<OpaqueRemoteExecution> {
+    let (endpoint, bindings) = bind_remote_endpoint_with_bindings(secret_key).await?;
+    let quote = discover_opaque_remote_quote(request, &endpoint, bindings, exclude).await?;
+    Ok(OpaqueRemoteExecution::from_quoted(
+        endpoint,
+        request.clone(),
+        quote,
+    ))
+}
+
 async fn prepare_discovered_remote(
     quote_req: &QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     secret_key: Option<&SecretKey>,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 82ac9a2..63cf360 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -252,6 +252,37 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "dtype", value_delimiter = ',', value_parser = parse_model_dtype)]
         dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
     },
+    /// Run trust-based opaque JSON work
+    Opaque {
+        /// Node ID to run on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
+        node_id: Option<EndpointId>,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the target node. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',', requires = "node_id")]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+        /// Opaque service label. The protocol records it but does not interpret it.
+        #[arg(long)]
+        service: String,
+        /// Opaque method label. The protocol records it but does not interpret it.
+        #[arg(long)]
+        method: String,
+        /// Exact UTF-8 JSON payload bytes.
+        #[arg(
+            long,
+            conflicts_with = "payload_file",
+            required_unless_present = "payload_file"
+        )]
+        payload: Option<String>,
+        /// Read exact UTF-8 JSON payload bytes from a file.
+        #[arg(long = "payload-file")]
+        payload_file: Option<PathBuf>,
+        /// Max execution retries on failure (discovery path only)
+        #[arg(long = "retries", default_value_t = 2)]
+        retries: usize,
+        /// Run locally with the in-process executor instead of the Hellas network
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        #[arg(long = "local", default_value_t = false, conflicts_with_all = ["node_id", "node_addrs"])]
+        local: bool,
+    },
     /// Inspect the local identity file
     Identity {
         #[command(subcommand)]
@@ -408,6 +439,45 @@ async fn main() {
             )
             .await
         }
+        Commands::Opaque {
+            node_id,
+            node_addrs,
+            service,
+            method,
+            payload,
+            payload_file,
+            retries,
+            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+            local,
+        } => {
+            let payload = match (payload, payload_file) {
+                (Some(payload), None) => Ok(payload.into_bytes()),
+                (None, Some(path)) => tokio::fs::read(&path).await.map_err(|err| {
+                    anyhow::anyhow!("failed to read --payload-file {}: {err}", path.display())
+                }),
+                (None, None) => unreachable!("clap requires --payload or --payload-file"),
+                (Some(_), Some(_)) => unreachable!("clap rejects both payload sources"),
+            };
+            match payload {
+                Ok(payload) => {
+                    commands::opaque::run(
+                        commands::opaque::ExecuteOptions {
+                            node_id,
+                            node_addrs,
+                            service,
+                            method,
+                            payload,
+                            retries,
+                            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+                            local,
+                        },
+                        secret_key,
+                    )
+                    .await
+                }
+                Err(err) => Err(err),
+            }
+        }
         Commands::Identity { command } => match command {
             IdentityCommand::ShowNodeId => commands::identity::show_node_id(&secret_key),
         },
@@ -543,9 +613,64 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_accepts_payload() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "opaque",
+            "--service",
+            "echo",
+            "--method",
+            "run",
+            "--payload",
+            r#"{"x":1}"#,
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Opaque {
+                service,
+                method,
+                payload,
+                ..
+            } => {
+                assert_eq!(service, "echo");
+                assert_eq!(method, "run");
+                assert_eq!(payload.as_deref(), Some(r#"{"x":1}"#));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected opaque command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_rejects_node_addr_without_node_id() {
+        let result = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "opaque",
+            "--service",
+            "echo",
+            "--method",
+            "run",
+            "--payload",
+            r#"{"x":1}"#,
+            "--node-addr",
+            "127.0.0.1:31145",
+        ]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn opaque_rejects_missing_payload() {
+        let result =
+            Cli::try_parse_from(["hellas", "opaque", "--service", "echo", "--method", "run"]);
+
+        assert!(result.is_err());
+    }
+
     /// On CPU-only builds the default is `f32`; on CUDA/Metal builds it is
     /// `bf16`. See [`DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR`]. Used for `serve` / `gateway`,
     /// which still take a single dtype.
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     fn expected_default_dtype() -> Dtype {
         parse_model_dtype(DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR).unwrap()
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 46a40c9..79bd94b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -409,13 +409,13 @@ impl Executor {
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
 
-        let service = request.service.trim().to_string();
+        let service = request.service;
         if service.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
                 "opaque service must not be empty".to_string(),
             ));
         }
-        let method = request.method.trim().to_string();
+        let method = request.method;
         if method.is_empty() {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
                 "opaque method must not be empty".to_string(),
diff --git a/crates/pb/README.md b/crates/pb/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ed5c98f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/pb/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# hellas-pb
+
+Generated protobuf bindings for Hellas.
+
+The source `.proto` files live under `../../proto/hellas`. Generated Rust files
+are checked in under `src/` so normal builds do not need `protoc`, `buf`, or the
+protobuf compiler toolchain.
+
+## Features
+
+Package features select which protobuf packages are exposed:
+
+- `hellas` - core shared protocol package.
+- `symbolic` - symbolic work package; enables `hellas`.
+- `opaque` - opaque work package; enables `hellas`.
+- `swarm` - node / peer discovery package.
+- `courtesy` - non-core convenience package; enables `hellas` and `symbolic`.
+
+Transport features select generated client/server stubs:
+
+- `client` - export generated gRPC clients for enabled packages.
+- `server` - export generated gRPC server traits and service wrappers for
+  enabled packages.
+
+Convenience features:
+
+- `all` - enable every package plus `client` and `server`.
+- `compile` - regenerate checked-in Rust bindings during build. This also
+  enables `all` and pulls in the optional codegen build dependencies.
+
+## Regenerating
+
+After editing files under `proto/`, run:
+
+```sh
+cargo check -p hellas-pb --features compile
+```
+
+This writes regenerated files into `crates/pb/src/`. Commit the generated files
+with the proto changes.
+
+`compile` is intentionally not a default feature. Downstream crates should
+depend on the checked-in bindings and enable only the package/client/server
+features they actually need.
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index f0a1785..66763cb 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -67,9 +67,9 @@ pub trait ExecuteDriver: Send {
 
 pub struct RemoteExecuteDriver<T> {
     execute: ExecuteClient<T>,
-    symbolic: SymbolicClient<T>,
-    opaque: OpaqueClient<T>,
-    courtesy: CourtesyClient<T>,
+    symbolic: Option<SymbolicClient<T>>,
+    opaque: Option<OpaqueClient<T>>,
+    courtesy: Option<CourtesyClient<T>>,
 }
 
 #[cfg(feature = "discovery")]
@@ -92,18 +92,36 @@ where
         let courtesy = service.clone();
         Self {
             execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(service)),
-            symbolic: Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic)),
-            opaque: Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque)),
-            courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
+            symbolic: Some(Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic))),
+            opaque: Some(Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque))),
+            courtesy: Some(Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy))),
         }
     }
 
     pub fn with_services(execute: T, symbolic: T, opaque: T, courtesy: T) -> Self {
         Self {
             execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(execute)),
-            symbolic: Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic)),
-            opaque: Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque)),
-            courtesy: Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy)),
+            symbolic: Some(Self::configure_symbolic(SymbolicClient::new(symbolic))),
+            opaque: Some(Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque))),
+            courtesy: Some(Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy))),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn with_execute_and_courtesy(execute: T, courtesy: T) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(execute)),
+            symbolic: None,
+            opaque: None,
+            courtesy: Some(Self::configure_courtesy(CourtesyClient::new(courtesy))),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn with_execute_and_opaque(execute: T, opaque: T) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            execute: Self::configure_execute(ExecuteClient::new(execute)),
+            symbolic: None,
+            opaque: Some(Self::configure_opaque(OpaqueClient::new(opaque))),
+            courtesy: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -165,7 +183,11 @@ where
         &mut self,
         request: SymbolicRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let resp = self.symbolic.create_ticket(request).await?;
+        let symbolic = self
+            .symbolic
+            .as_mut()
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("symbolic service is not configured"))?;
+        let resp = symbolic.create_ticket(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
             response: resp.into_inner(),
@@ -177,7 +199,11 @@ where
         &mut self,
         request: OpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedResponse, Status> {
-        let resp = self.opaque.create_ticket(request).await?;
+        let opaque = self
+            .opaque
+            .as_mut()
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("opaque service is not configured"))?;
+        let resp = opaque.create_ticket(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(QuotedResponse {
             response: resp.into_inner(),
@@ -189,7 +215,11 @@ where
         &mut self,
         request: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
     ) -> Result<QuotedPreparedTextResponse, Status> {
-        let resp = self.courtesy.quote_prepared_text(request).await?;
+        let courtesy = self
+            .courtesy
+            .as_mut()
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("courtesy service is not configured"))?;
+        let resp = courtesy.quote_prepared_text(request).await?;
         let provenance = read_provenance_metadata(resp.metadata())?;
         Ok(QuotedPreparedTextResponse {
             response: resp.into_inner(),

From adf478ef3dd67e5a1b3bc25edee7d2b4013d1e8b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 04:19:27 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 080/105] Persist producer signing keys

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs    |   4 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs  |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs       |  18 +++
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs            |   9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs         |   9 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs      |   3 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs     |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs               |   8 +-
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs                | 144 +++++++++++++++++++++-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                    |  72 +++++++++++
 crates/core/src/signature.rs              |   4 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs |  37 +++++-
 12 files changed, 308 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 5d8c31f..3fd64cd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -20,6 +20,8 @@ use serde::Serialize;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::convert::Infallible;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::time::{SystemTime, UNIX_EPOCH};
@@ -48,6 +50,8 @@ pub struct GatewayOptions {
     pub force_model: Option<String>,
     pub metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     pub dtype: Dtype,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    pub producer_key_path: Option<PathBuf>,
     pub secret_key: SecretKey,
     pub wrap: Option<String>,
     pub wrap_args: Vec<String>,
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 3e77de0..32ab797 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -91,12 +91,15 @@ impl GatewayState {
     pub(super) fn from_options(options: &GatewayOptions) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
         #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
+            let producer_key =
+                crate::identity::load_or_create_producer_key(options.producer_key_path.as_deref())?;
             ExecutionRuntime::with_local_executor(
-                Executor::spawn(
+                Executor::spawn_with_producer_key(
                     DownloadPolicy::Eager,
                     ExecutePolicy::Eager,
                     options.queue_size,
                     vec![options.dtype],
+                    producer_key,
                 )
                 .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?,
             )
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
index 8a15232..b5f9f1b 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/identity.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,25 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 
 pub fn show_node_id(secret_key: &SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
     println!("{}", secret_key.public());
     Ok(())
 }
+
+pub fn show_producer_key(key: &ProducerSigningKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let public_key = key.public_key();
+    println!("signature_kind: secp256k1");
+    println!("public_key: {}", hex(public_key.bytes()));
+    println!("producer_id: {}", hex(key.producer_id().as_bytes()));
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+fn hex(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
+    let mut out = String::with_capacity(bytes.len() * 2);
+    for byte in bytes {
+        use std::fmt::Write;
+        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
+    }
+    out
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index e96adca..b2aec0c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
@@ -24,6 +26,8 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub local: bool,
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub verify_local: bool,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    pub producer_key_path: Option<PathBuf>,
     pub raw: bool,
     /// Ordered preference list. The first entry is what the client *first*
     /// builds the program at; later entries are tried via fallback if the
@@ -88,12 +92,15 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
 
         #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
         let runtime = if options.local || options.verify_local {
+            let producer_key =
+                crate::identity::load_or_create_producer_key(options.producer_key_path.as_deref())?;
             // Embedded executor accepts the full preference list so a future
             // dialer can pin any of them. The CLI itself only ever builds
             // the program at the first acceptable entry.
-            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
+            ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local_with_producer_key(
                 hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
                 options.dtype.clone(),
+                producer_key,
             )?
             .with_secret_key(secret_key.clone())
         } else {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
index 453c1ea..3419e6e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/opaque.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest;
 use std::io::{self, Write};
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointId, SecretKey};
 
 pub struct ExecuteOptions {
@@ -19,6 +21,8 @@ pub struct ExecuteOptions {
     pub retries: usize,
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     pub local: bool,
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    pub producer_key_path: Option<PathBuf>,
 }
 
 pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
@@ -37,9 +41,12 @@ pub async fn run(options: ExecuteOptions, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()
 
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     let runtime = if options.local {
-        ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local(
+        let producer_key =
+            crate::identity::load_or_create_producer_key(options.producer_key_path.as_deref())?;
+        ExecutionRuntime::spawn_default_local_with_producer_key(
             hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
             vec![Dtype::F32],
+            producer_key,
         )?
         .with_secret_key(secret_key)
     } else {
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 13457e0..5406e96 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 use crate::commands::CliResult;
 use anyhow::Context;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_executor::ExecutorMetrics;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ pub async fn run(
     graffiti: String,
     dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
     secret_key: SecretKey,
+    producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
     let build = option_env!("GIT_REV").unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
@@ -46,6 +48,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         graffiti,
         dtype,
         secret_key,
+        producer_key,
         metrics.clone(),
     )
     .await
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 0a36f94..ab94abc 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ use anyhow::Context;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_executor::{
     CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics, OpaqueServer, SymbolicServer,
 };
@@ -173,6 +174,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     graffiti: Vec<u8>,
     supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
     secret_key: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey,
+    producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
     metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
 ) -> anyhow::Result<NodeHandle> {
     let endpoint = if let Some(port) = port {
@@ -221,12 +223,13 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         peer_tracker: peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
-    let executor = Executor::spawn_with_metrics(
+    let executor = Executor::spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
         download_policy,
         execute_policy,
         queue_size,
         supported_dtypes,
         metrics,
+        Arc::new(producer_key),
     )
     .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 08d4c5a..9c4a950 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -38,6 +38,8 @@ use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
 use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_core::{
     DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest as CoreOpaqueRequest,
     ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_delivery,
@@ -224,15 +226,17 @@ impl ExecutionRuntime {
     }
 
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
-    pub fn spawn_default_local(
+    pub fn spawn_default_local_with_producer_key(
         queue_capacity: usize,
         supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
     ) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
-        let local_executor = Executor::spawn(
+        let local_executor = Executor::spawn_with_producer_key(
             DownloadPolicy::Eager,
             ExecutePolicy::Eager,
             queue_capacity,
             supported_dtypes,
+            producer_key,
         )
         .context("failed to initialize local execution backend")?;
         Ok(Self::with_local_executor(local_executor))
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
index 1eb9218..eb9037c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use anyhow::Context;
+use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use std::fs;
 use std::io::ErrorKind;
 use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
@@ -6,6 +7,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 
 const IDENTITY_DIR: &str = ".hellas";
 const IDENTITY_FILE: &str = "identity";
+const PRODUCER_KEY_FILE: &str = "signing-key.secp256k1";
 const KEY_LEN: usize = 32;
 
 /// Resolve the identity file path and load or create the secret key.
@@ -26,6 +28,21 @@ pub fn load_or_create(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     }
 }
 
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+pub fn load_or_create_producer_key(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<ProducerSigningKey> {
+    let path = match path {
+        Some(p) => p.to_owned(),
+        None => default_producer_key_path()?,
+    };
+    match fs::read(&path) {
+        Ok(bytes) => load_producer_key_from_bytes(&path, &bytes),
+        Err(e) if e.kind() == ErrorKind::NotFound => create_new_producer_key(&path),
+        Err(e) => {
+            Err(e).with_context(|| format!("failed to read producer key file {}", path.display()))
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Load an existing identity file; error if missing.
 ///
 /// Unlike `load_or_create`, this never creates a new key. Use this for
@@ -41,10 +58,29 @@ pub fn load_existing(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     load_from_bytes(&path, &bytes)
 }
 
+pub fn load_existing_producer_key(path: Option<&Path>) -> anyhow::Result<ProducerSigningKey> {
+    let path = match path {
+        Some(p) => p.to_owned(),
+        None => default_producer_key_path()?,
+    };
+    let bytes = fs::read(&path)
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to read producer key file {}", path.display()))?;
+    load_producer_key_from_bytes(&path, &bytes)
+}
+
 fn default_identity_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
-    let home = std::env::var("HOME")
-        .context("HOME environment variable not set; use --identity to specify path")?;
-    Ok(PathBuf::from(home).join(IDENTITY_DIR).join(IDENTITY_FILE))
+    default_hellas_path(IDENTITY_FILE, "--identity")
+}
+
+fn default_producer_key_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
+    default_hellas_path(PRODUCER_KEY_FILE, "--producer-key-path")
+}
+
+fn default_hellas_path(file: &str, flag: &str) -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
+    let home = std::env::var("HOME").with_context(|| {
+        format!("HOME environment variable not set; use {flag} to specify path")
+    })?;
+    Ok(PathBuf::from(home).join(IDENTITY_DIR).join(file))
 }
 
 fn load_from_bytes(path: &Path, bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
@@ -102,6 +138,73 @@ fn create_new(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<SecretKey> {
     }
 }
 
+fn load_producer_key_from_bytes(path: &Path, bytes: &[u8]) -> anyhow::Result<ProducerSigningKey> {
+    let bytes: [u8; KEY_LEN] = bytes.try_into().map_err(|_| {
+        anyhow::anyhow!(
+            "producer key file at {} has invalid size ({} bytes, expected {KEY_LEN})",
+            path.display(),
+            bytes.len(),
+        )
+    })?;
+    let key = ProducerSigningKey::from_secret_bytes(bytes)
+        .with_context(|| format!("producer key file {} is invalid", path.display()))?;
+    info!(
+        producer_id = ?key.producer_id(),
+        path = %path.display(),
+        "loaded producer signing key"
+    );
+    Ok(key)
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+fn create_new_producer_key(path: &Path) -> anyhow::Result<ProducerSigningKey> {
+    let dir = path
+        .parent()
+        .context("producer key path has no parent directory")?;
+
+    create_dir_restricted(dir)
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to create producer key directory {}", dir.display()))?;
+
+    let key = ProducerSigningKey::generate();
+    let bytes = key.to_secret_bytes();
+
+    let tmp_path = dir.join(format!(
+        ".signing-key.secp256k1.tmp.{}.{:?}",
+        std::process::id(),
+        std::thread::current().id()
+    ));
+    write_file_restricted(&tmp_path, &bytes).with_context(|| {
+        format!(
+            "failed to write temp producer key file {}",
+            tmp_path.display()
+        )
+    })?;
+
+    match fs::rename(&tmp_path, path) {
+        Ok(()) => {
+            info!(
+                producer_id = ?key.producer_id(),
+                path = %path.display(),
+                "created new producer signing key"
+            );
+            Ok(key)
+        }
+        Err(e) => {
+            let _ = fs::remove_file(&tmp_path);
+            if path.exists() {
+                let bytes = fs::read(path).with_context(|| {
+                    format!("failed to read producer key file {}", path.display())
+                })?;
+                load_producer_key_from_bytes(path, &bytes)
+            } else {
+                Err(e).with_context(|| {
+                    format!("failed to persist producer key file {}", path.display())
+                })
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Create a directory with restricted permissions (0700 on Unix).
 fn create_dir_restricted(path: &Path) -> std::io::Result<()> {
     #[cfg(unix)]
@@ -159,6 +262,35 @@ mod tests {
         );
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn creates_new_producer_key_in_temp_dir() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("signing-key.secp256k1");
+
+        let key = load_or_create_producer_key(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+
+        assert!(path.exists());
+        let bytes = fs::read(&path).unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(bytes.len(), KEY_LEN);
+        let reloaded =
+            ProducerSigningKey::from_secret_bytes(<[u8; 32]>::try_from(bytes.as_slice()).unwrap())
+                .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(reloaded.producer_id(), key.producer_id());
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn reloads_existing_producer_key() {
+        let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
+        let path = dir.path().join("signing-key.secp256k1");
+
+        let key1 = load_or_create_producer_key(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+        let key2 = load_or_create_producer_key(Some(&path)).unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(key1.producer_id(), key2.producer_id());
+    }
+
     #[test]
     fn reloads_existing_identity() {
         let dir = tempfile::tempdir().unwrap();
@@ -201,6 +333,12 @@ mod tests {
         let path = default_identity_path().unwrap();
         assert_eq!(path, dir.path().join(".hellas").join("identity"));
 
+        let path = default_producer_key_path().unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(
+            path,
+            dir.path().join(".hellas").join("signing-key.secp256k1")
+        );
+
         unsafe { env::remove_var("HOME") };
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 63cf360..e311705 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -68,6 +68,10 @@ struct Cli {
     #[arg(long = "identity", global = true)]
     identity: Option<PathBuf>,
 
+    /// Path to producer signing key (default: $HOME/.hellas/signing-key.secp256k1)
+    #[arg(long = "producer-key-path", global = true)]
+    producer_key_path: Option<PathBuf>,
+
     /// Also append tracing output to this file.
     #[arg(long = "log-file", global = true)]
     log_file: Option<PathBuf>,
@@ -82,6 +86,12 @@ enum IdentityCommand {
     ShowNodeId,
 }
 
+#[derive(Subcommand)]
+enum ProducerKeyCommand {
+    /// Print the producer public key and derived producer id
+    Show,
+}
+
 #[derive(Subcommand)]
 enum Commands {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
@@ -288,6 +298,11 @@ enum Commands {
         #[command(subcommand)]
         command: IdentityCommand,
     },
+    /// Inspect the local producer signing key
+    ProducerKey {
+        #[command(subcommand)]
+        command: ProducerKeyCommand,
+    },
     /// Discover peers and log network events
     Monitor {
         /// Stop monitoring after N seconds (default: run until Ctrl+C)
@@ -308,6 +323,25 @@ async fn main() {
     // bypasses the requested log file.
     let cli = Cli::parse();
     let tracer_provider = tracing_config::init_tracing(cli.log_file.as_deref());
+    let producer_key_path = cli.producer_key_path.clone();
+
+    if let Commands::ProducerKey {
+        command: ProducerKeyCommand::Show,
+    } = &cli.command
+    {
+        let result = identity::load_existing_producer_key(producer_key_path.as_deref())
+            .and_then(|key| commands::identity::show_producer_key(&key));
+        if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider
+            && let Err(err) = provider.shutdown()
+        {
+            eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
+        }
+        if let Err(err) = result {
+            eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
+            std::process::exit(1);
+        }
+        return;
+    }
 
     // show-node-id is a read-only query; never create an identity file as a
     // side effect of it (would race with a running service's own creator).
@@ -337,6 +371,14 @@ async fn main() {
             graffiti,
             dtype,
         } => {
+            let producer_key =
+                match identity::load_or_create_producer_key(producer_key_path.as_deref()) {
+                    Ok(key) => key,
+                    Err(err) => {
+                        eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
+                        std::process::exit(1);
+                    }
+                };
             commands::serve::run(
                 port,
                 download_policy,
@@ -347,6 +389,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 graffiti,
                 dtype,
                 secret_key,
+                producer_key,
             )
             .await
         }
@@ -387,6 +430,8 @@ async fn main() {
                 force_model,
                 metrics_port,
                 dtype,
+                #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+                producer_key_path: producer_key_path.clone(),
                 secret_key,
                 wrap,
                 wrap_args,
@@ -434,6 +479,8 @@ async fn main() {
                     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                     verify_local,
                     dtype,
+                    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+                    producer_key_path: producer_key_path.clone(),
                 },
                 secret_key,
             )
@@ -470,6 +517,8 @@ async fn main() {
                             retries,
                             #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
                             local,
+                            #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+                            producer_key_path: producer_key_path.clone(),
                         },
                         secret_key,
                     )
@@ -481,6 +530,7 @@ async fn main() {
         Commands::Identity { command } => match command {
             IdentityCommand::ShowNodeId => commands::identity::show_node_id(&secret_key),
         },
+        Commands::ProducerKey { .. } => unreachable!("producer-key handled before identity load"),
         Commands::Monitor {
             timeout_secs,
             no_interrogate,
@@ -763,6 +813,28 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err(), "trailing args without --wrap should error");
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn producer_key_show_accepts_global_key_path() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "--producer-key-path",
+            "/tmp/hellas-producer-key",
+            "producer-key",
+            "show",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(
+            cli.producer_key_path.as_deref(),
+            Some(std::path::Path::new("/tmp/hellas-producer-key"))
+        );
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::ProducerKey {
+                command: ProducerKeyCommand::Show,
+            } => {}
+            _ => panic!("expected producer-key show command"),
+        }
+    }
+
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn serve_accepts_dtype_f16() {
diff --git a/crates/core/src/signature.rs b/crates/core/src/signature.rs
index 1e33fc9..4ff2254 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/signature.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/signature.rs
@@ -252,6 +252,10 @@ impl ProducerSigningKey {
         Ok(Self { inner })
     }
 
+    pub fn to_secret_bytes(&self) -> [u8; 32] {
+        self.inner.to_bytes().into()
+    }
+
     pub fn public_key(&self) -> PublicKey {
         let verifying_key = self.inner.verifying_key();
         let point = verifying_key.to_encoded_point(true);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 0f1e80a..ea783e3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -59,12 +59,47 @@ impl Executor {
         )
     }
 
+    pub fn spawn_with_producer_key(
+        download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        Self::spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
+            download_policy,
+            execute_policy,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+            Arc::new(ExecutorMetrics::default()),
+            Arc::new(producer_key),
+        )
+    }
+
     pub fn spawn_with_metrics(
         download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
         queue_capacity: usize,
         supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
         metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        Self::spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
+            download_policy,
+            execute_policy,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+            metrics,
+            Arc::new(ProducerSigningKey::generate()),
+        )
+    }
+
+    pub fn spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
+        download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+        producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
     ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
         assert!(
             !supported_dtypes.is_empty(),
@@ -83,7 +118,7 @@ impl Executor {
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
             metrics,
-            producer_key: Arc::new(ProducerSigningKey::generate()),
+            producer_key,
             supported_dtypes,
         };
         tokio::spawn(executor.run());

From c7fe33c711b98ddd579d0aff34f744e9563ac2fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 11:11:35 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 081/105] Expose signed receipt envelopes in gateway metadata

---
 Cargo.lock                                    |  1 +
 Cargo.toml                                    |  1 +
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |  1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 60 ++++++-------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs | 57 ++++++------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 77 ++++++++--------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      | 36 ++++----
 .../src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs  | 30 ++++---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   | 88 +++++++++++++++----
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                          |  1 +
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                  | 39 ++++----
 11 files changed, 221 insertions(+), 170 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index cfa4014..dd5c68e 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -2562,6 +2562,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "anyhow",
  "async-stream",
  "axum",
+ "base64 0.22.1",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
  "clap",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 82623aa..f4906c8 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -34,6 +34,7 @@ hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
 hellas-pb = { path = "crates/pb", default-features = false }
 hellas-core = { path = "crates/core", default-features = false }
 blake3 = "1"
+base64 = "0.22"
 iroh-blobs = { version = "0.100", default-features = false }
 k256 = { version = "0.13", features = ["ecdsa"] }
 serde_bytes = "0.11"
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 01dee26..0f7ee29 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ serde.workspace = true
 serde_json.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
+base64.workspace = true
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
 hellas-core.workspace = true
 hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "swarm", "client"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index 94783ee..4e99813 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -87,20 +87,20 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (total_tokens, exec_stop, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
+    let (total_tokens, exec_stop, receipt) = match outcome {
         Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            receipt_cid,
+            receipt,
         } => {
             info!(
-                %receipt_cid,
+                receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                 ?provenance,
                 total_tokens,
                 ?stop_reason,
                 "anthropic message completion ready"
             );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt)
         }
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
@@ -134,8 +134,8 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .build();
 
     let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
-        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
-        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
     };
     let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
 
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
-    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
     response
 }
 
@@ -222,10 +222,10 @@ where
     S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
 {
     stream! {
-        // Stamp hellas.commitment_id INSIDE message_start.message
+        // Stamp hellas.commitment INSIDE message_start.message
         // (on the MessageResponse), so the field path is identical
-        // between streaming (`message_start.message.hellas.commitment_id`)
-        // and non-streaming (`hellas.commitment_id` on MessageResponse).
+        // between streaming (`message_start.message.hellas.commitment`)
+        // and non-streaming (`hellas.commitment` on MessageResponse).
         // Browser EventSource consumers can't read response headers,
         // so this in-band placement is the canonical commitment carrier.
         let message = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
@@ -362,10 +362,10 @@ where
             Outcome::Completed {
                 stop_reason,
                 total_tokens,
-                receipt_cid,
+                receipt,
             } => {
                 info!(
-                    %receipt_cid,
+                    receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                     provenance = ?provenance,
                     total_tokens,
                     ?stop_reason,
@@ -404,11 +404,11 @@ where
                 }
 
                 // message_stop is the SEMANTIC TERMINAL event.
-                // Wrapping it with hellas.receipt_id makes "receipt
+                // Wrapping it with hellas.receipt makes "receipt
                 // is on the terminal event" a testable invariant.
                 let stop_event = WithHellas::new(
                     anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
-                    HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+                    HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
                 );
                 yield AnthropicSsePayload {
                     name: "message_stop",
@@ -507,20 +507,18 @@ mod streaming_tests {
     //! Drives `build_anthropic_sse_stream` with synthetic upstream
     //! streams and asserts the contract:
     //! - first event is `message_start` and its `.message` carries
-    //!   `hellas.commitment_id` (parity with non-streaming
+    //!   `hellas.commitment` (parity with non-streaming
     //!   `MessageResponse`);
     //! - on `Outcome::Completed`, `message_stop` is the SEMANTIC
-    //!   TERMINAL event and carries `hellas.receipt_id`;
+    //!   TERMINAL event and carries `hellas.receipt`;
     //! - error paths (transport / timeout / `Outcome::Failed`) emit
-    //!   NO `hellas.receipt_id` and the `error` event is the closer
+    //!   NO `hellas.receipt` and the `error` event is the closer
     //!   (no `message_stop` follows it).
     //! - `message_delta` does NOT carry the receipt — that lives on
     //!   `message_stop`.
 
     use super::*;
-    use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
-    use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+    use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
     use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
     use futures::StreamExt;
     use std::time::Duration;
@@ -548,19 +546,19 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         }
     }
 
-    fn test_receipt() -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
-        Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32])
+    fn test_receipt() -> ReceiptArtifact {
+        ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xcd; 32])
     }
 
     fn happy_upstream(
-        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        receipt: ReceiptArtifact,
     ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
         futures::stream::iter(vec![
             Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
             Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
                 total_tokens: 1,
                 stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
-                receipt_cid,
+                receipt,
             })),
         ])
     }
@@ -568,7 +566,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
     fn receipt_of(p: &AnthropicSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
         p.json
             .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt_id"))
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt"))
             .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
@@ -579,7 +577,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         p.json
             .get("message")
             .and_then(|m| m.get("hellas"))
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment_id"))
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment"))
             .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
@@ -591,6 +589,8 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
 
+        let receipt = test_receipt();
+        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
         let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
             id,
             model,
@@ -599,7 +599,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
             parser,
             mapper,
             Some(test_provenance()),
-            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+            happy_upstream(receipt),
         )
         .collect()
         .await;
@@ -613,7 +613,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
 
         let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
         assert_eq!(last.name, "message_stop", "message_stop must be terminal");
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(last), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(last), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
 
         // Receipt appears EXACTLY once and only on message_stop.
         let receipt_carriers: Vec<&'static str> = payloads
@@ -632,7 +632,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         for d in deltas {
             assert!(
                 receipt_of(d).is_none(),
-                "message_delta must not carry hellas.receipt_id: {d:?}"
+                "message_delta must not carry hellas.receipt: {d:?}"
             );
         }
     }
@@ -699,7 +699,7 @@ mod streaming_tests {
         );
         assert!(
             payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt_id: {payloads:#?}"
+            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
index ee0eaba..cd64f41 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
@@ -10,42 +10,41 @@
 //! See `docs/GATEWAY_HELLAS_WIRE.md` (TODO) and the approved plan in
 //! `~/.claude/plans/yeah-lets-try-to-parallel-diffie.md`.
 
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use crate::execution::ReceiptArtifact;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, encode_hex};
 use serde::Serialize;
 
 #[derive(Serialize, Default, Debug, Clone)]
 pub(super) struct HellasExt {
     #[serde(skip_serializing_if = "Option::is_none")]
-    pub commitment_id: Option<String>,
+    pub commitment: Option<String>,
     #[serde(skip_serializing_if = "Option::is_none")]
-    pub receipt_id: Option<String>,
+    pub receipt: Option<String>,
 }
 
 impl HellasExt {
     pub fn is_empty(&self) -> bool {
-        self.commitment_id.is_none() && self.receipt_id.is_none()
+        self.commitment.is_none() && self.receipt.is_none()
     }
 
     pub fn commitment(prov: &ExecutionProvenance) -> Self {
         Self {
-            commitment_id: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
-            receipt_id: None,
+            commitment: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
+            receipt: None,
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn receipt(cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Self {
+    pub fn receipt(receipt: &ReceiptArtifact) -> Self {
         Self {
-            commitment_id: None,
-            receipt_id: Some(cid.to_string()),
+            commitment: None,
+            receipt: Some(receipt.encoded()),
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn both(prov: &ExecutionProvenance, cid: &Cid<TextReceipt>) -> Self {
+    pub fn both(prov: &ExecutionProvenance, receipt: &ReceiptArtifact) -> Self {
         Self {
-            commitment_id: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
-            receipt_id: Some(cid.to_string()),
+            commitment: Some(encode_hex(&prov.commitment_id)),
+            receipt: Some(receipt.encoded()),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -93,19 +92,17 @@ mod tests {
             commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
         };
         let hellas = HellasExt::commitment(&prov);
-        assert_eq!(
-            hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(),
-            Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
-        );
-        assert!(hellas.receipt_id.is_none());
+        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment.as_deref(), Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert!(hellas.receipt.is_none());
     }
 
     #[test]
-    fn receipt_renders_as_lowercase_hex() {
-        let cid = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32]);
-        let hellas = HellasExt::receipt(&cid);
-        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt_id.as_deref(), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
-        assert!(hellas.commitment_id.is_none());
+    fn receipt_renders_as_base64url_envelope() {
+        let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xcd; 32]);
+        let expected = receipt.encoded();
+        let hellas = HellasExt::receipt(&receipt);
+        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt.as_deref(), Some(expected.as_str()));
+        assert!(hellas.commitment.is_none());
     }
 
     #[test]
@@ -131,7 +128,7 @@ mod tests {
             json!({
                 "id": "chatcmpl-1",
                 "choices": [0],
-                "hellas": { "commitment_id": "12".repeat(32) },
+                "hellas": { "commitment": "12".repeat(32) },
             })
         );
     }
@@ -141,12 +138,10 @@ mod tests {
         let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: [1; 32],
         };
-        let cid = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([2; 32]);
-        let hellas = HellasExt::both(&prov, &cid);
-        assert_eq!(
-            hellas.commitment_id.as_deref(),
-            Some("01".repeat(32).as_str())
-        );
-        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt_id.as_deref(), Some("02".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![2; 32]);
+        let expected = receipt.encoded();
+        let hellas = HellasExt::both(&prov, &receipt);
+        assert_eq!(hellas.commitment.as_deref(), Some("01".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(hellas.receipt.as_deref(), Some(expected.as_str()));
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index 699723d..c80051f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -93,20 +93,20 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
+    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt) = match outcome {
         Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            receipt_cid,
+            receipt,
         } => {
             info!(
-                %receipt_cid,
+                receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                 ?provenance,
                 total_tokens,
                 ?stop_reason,
                 "openai chat completion ready"
             );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt_cid)
+            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt)
         }
         Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
             warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
@@ -145,8 +145,8 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .build();
 
     let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
-        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
-        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
     };
     let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
 
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
-    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
     response
 }
 
@@ -247,7 +247,7 @@ where
     S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
 {
     stream! {
-        // Start frame: role:assistant chunk carrying hellas.commitment_id
+        // Start frame: role:assistant chunk carrying hellas.commitment
         // when provenance is available. Browser EventSource and many
         // WASM HTTP wrappers swallow response headers, so the in-band
         // JSON extension is the canonical commitment carrier here.
@@ -374,10 +374,10 @@ where
             Outcome::Completed {
                 stop_reason,
                 total_tokens,
-                receipt_cid,
+                receipt,
             } => {
                 info!(
-                    %receipt_cid,
+                    receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                     provenance = ?provenance,
                     total_tokens,
                     ?stop_reason,
@@ -404,7 +404,7 @@ where
 
                 // Build all post-pump chunks (mapper finish output +
                 // optional usage chunk) into one ordered vec so we can
-                // tag the LAST one with hellas.receipt_id. Per the
+                // tag the LAST one with hellas.receipt. Per the
                 // approved plan: receipt rides the SEMANTIC TERMINAL
                 // event — the last `data:` chunk before `[DONE]`. With
                 // include_usage that's the usage chunk; otherwise the
@@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ where
                 // it rather than silently drop it on the floor.
                 if tail_chunks.is_empty() {
                     error!(
-                        %receipt_cid,
+                        receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                         "openai chat finish produced zero tail chunks; synthesizing terminal frame to carry receipt"
                     );
                     tail_chunks.push(wrap_chunk(
@@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ where
                 let last_idx = tail_chunks.len() - 1;
                 for (idx, chunk) in tail_chunks.into_iter().enumerate() {
                     if idx == last_idx {
-                        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(chunk, HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid));
+                        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(chunk, HellasExt::receipt(&receipt));
                         yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(wrapped).unwrap());
                     } else {
                         yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(chunk).unwrap());
@@ -538,19 +538,17 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
     //! clients the response was a successful empty completion.
     //!
     //! Positive-path coverage asserts:
-    //! - first chunk carries `hellas.commitment_id` when provenance is
+    //! - first chunk carries `hellas.commitment` when provenance is
     //!   provided, and no `hellas` field otherwise;
     //! - the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (last `data:` before `[DONE]`)
-    //!   carries `hellas.receipt_id`. With `include_usage=true` that's
+    //!   carries `hellas.receipt`. With `include_usage=true` that's
     //!   the trailing usage chunk; without, the finish-reason chunk;
-    //! - error paths NEVER emit `hellas.receipt_id`;
+    //! - error paths NEVER emit `hellas.receipt`;
     //! - no separate `event: hellas-*` SSE events appear (the
     //!   `OpenAiSsePayload` enum no longer has variants for them).
 
     use super::*;
-    use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
-    use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+    use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
     use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
     use futures::StreamExt;
     use std::time::Duration;
@@ -580,22 +578,22 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         }
     }
 
-    fn test_receipt() -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
-        Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xcd; 32])
+    fn test_receipt() -> ReceiptArtifact {
+        ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xcd; 32])
     }
 
     /// Successful upstream: one delta then `Outcome::Completed`. The
     /// receipt CID lands inside the terminal frame via the gateway's
     /// `Outcome::Completed` arm.
     fn happy_upstream(
-        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        receipt: ReceiptArtifact,
     ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
         futures::stream::iter(vec![
             Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
             Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
                 total_tokens: 1,
                 stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
-                receipt_cid,
+                receipt,
             })),
         ])
     }
@@ -630,19 +628,19 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         }
     }
 
-    /// `chunk.hellas.commitment_id` if present.
+    /// `chunk.hellas.commitment` if present.
     fn commitment_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
         as_json(p)
             .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment_id"))
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment"))
             .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
-    /// `chunk.hellas.receipt_id` if present.
+    /// `chunk.hellas.receipt` if present.
     fn receipt_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
         as_json(p)
             .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt_id"))
+            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt"))
             .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
     }
 
@@ -707,7 +705,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
                 .iter()
                 .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
                 .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
+            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
 
@@ -752,7 +750,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
                 .iter()
                 .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
                 .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "timeout must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
+            "timeout must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
 
@@ -796,13 +794,13 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
                 .iter()
                 .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
                 .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "Outcome::Failed must not leak hellas.receipt_id, got: {payloads:#?}"
+            "Outcome::Failed must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
         );
     }
 
     /// Happy path with provenance: first chunk carries
-    /// `hellas.commitment_id`; the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (the one
-    /// just before `[DONE]`) carries `hellas.receipt_id`; intermediate
+    /// `hellas.commitment`; the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (the one
+    /// just before `[DONE]`) carries `hellas.receipt`; intermediate
     /// chunks carry no hellas field.
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn commitment_on_first_chunk_receipt_on_terminal_chunk() {
@@ -810,6 +808,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
         let prov = test_provenance();
         let receipt = test_receipt();
+        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
             id,
@@ -844,7 +843,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
             has_finish_reason(terminal),
             "without include_usage, terminal chunk must carry finish_reason: {terminal:?}"
         );
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(terminal), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(terminal), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
 
         // Receipt appears EXACTLY once across the whole stream.
         let receipts: Vec<_> = json_payloads.iter().filter_map(|p| receipt_of(p)).collect();
@@ -858,6 +857,8 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
     async fn no_provenance_means_no_commitment_field() {
         let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
+        let receipt = test_receipt();
+        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
 
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
             id,
@@ -869,7 +870,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
             parser,
             mapper,
             None,
-            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+            happy_upstream(receipt),
         )
         .collect()
         .await;
@@ -888,7 +889,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
             .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
             .last()
             .unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(json_last), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(json_last), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
     }
 
     /// `include_usage=true`: receipt rides the trailing usage chunk
@@ -898,6 +899,8 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
         let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
         let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
 
+        let receipt = test_receipt();
+        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
         let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
             id,
             created,
@@ -908,7 +911,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
             parser,
             mapper,
             Some(test_provenance()),
-            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
+            happy_upstream(receipt),
         )
         .collect()
         .await;
@@ -929,7 +932,7 @@ mod streaming_done_tests {
             .expect("finish-reason chunk always emitted on success");
 
         // Usage chunk is the terminal event and carries the receipt.
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(usage), Some("cd".repeat(32).as_str()));
+        assert_eq!(receipt_of(usage), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
         // Finish-reason chunk is NO LONGER the terminal event when
         // usage is enabled — it must NOT carry the receipt.
         assert_eq!(
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index b4e09f6..b3acc3c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,12 @@
 use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
-use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::json;
@@ -43,12 +41,12 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
 
-        let mut completed: Option<(openai::FinishReason, Cid<TextReceipt>)> = None;
+        let mut completed: Option<(openai::FinishReason, ReceiptArtifact)> = None;
         let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
         // Track whether the commitment has been stamped on a chunk
         // yet. The first per-delta chunk carries it; if the stream
         // terminates with zero deltas, the terminal chunk carries
-        // both commitment_id and receipt_id.
+        // both commitment and receipt.
         let mut commitment_pending = stream_provenance.is_some();
 
         loop {
@@ -80,16 +78,16 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
                     stop_reason,
                     total_tokens,
-                    receipt_cid,
+                    receipt,
                 })))) => {
                     info!(
-                        %receipt_cid,
+                        receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                         provenance = ?stream_provenance,
                         total_tokens,
                         ?stop_reason,
                         "completion request ready"
                     );
-                    completed = Some((map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid));
+                    completed = Some((map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt));
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. })))) => {
@@ -133,7 +131,7 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 }
             }
             yield Ok(sse_data(&error_value));
-        } else if let Some((reason, receipt_cid)) = completed {
+        } else if let Some((reason, receipt)) = completed {
             let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
                 .id(id.clone())
                 .object("text_completion".to_string())
@@ -151,11 +149,11 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             // it ALSO carries the commitment.
             let hellas = if commitment_pending {
                 match stream_provenance.as_ref() {
-                    Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
-                    None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+                    Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt),
+                    None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
                 }
             } else {
-                HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid)
+                HellasExt::receipt(&receipt)
             };
             yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(final_chunk, hellas)));
         }
@@ -194,20 +192,20 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason, receipt_cid) = match outcome {
+    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason, receipt) = match outcome {
         Ok(Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
-            receipt_cid,
+            receipt,
         }) => {
             info!(
-                %receipt_cid,
+                receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                 ?provenance,
                 total_tokens,
                 ?stop_reason,
                 "completion request ready"
             );
-            (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt_cid)
+            (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt)
         }
         Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
             warn!(position, %error, "completion request failed");
@@ -241,8 +239,8 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .build();
 
     let hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
-        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt_cid),
-        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt_cid),
+        Some(prov) => HellasExt::both(prov, &receipt),
+        None => HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
     };
     let body = WithHellas::new(response, hellas);
 
@@ -250,7 +248,7 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     if let Some(prov) = provenance {
         response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
-    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt_cid);
+    response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
     response
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
index 493173b..eed5d0a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/provenance_layer.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-//! Tower middleware that lifts `ExecutionProvenance` (and an optional
-//! terminal `Cid<TextReceipt>`) from response extensions into the
-//! `x-hellas-*` HTTP response headers.
+//! Tower middleware that lifts `ExecutionProvenance` and, when known before
+//! headers are sent, a terminal signed receipt envelope from response
+//! extensions into `x-hellas-*` HTTP response headers.
 //!
 //! Handlers stay free of header-attachment boilerplate: they insert the
 //! typed values into `response.extensions_mut()` and this layer renders
@@ -11,13 +11,13 @@
 
 use axum::body::Body;
 use axum::http::{HeaderName, HeaderValue, Request, Response};
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
 use futures::future::BoxFuture;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::{COMMITMENT_HEADER, ExecutionProvenance, RECEIPT_HEADER, encode_hex};
 use std::task::{Context, Poll};
 use tower::{Layer, Service};
 
+use crate::execution::ReceiptArtifact;
+
 #[derive(Clone, Default)]
 pub(super) struct ProvenanceLayer;
 
@@ -68,10 +68,10 @@ fn apply_provenance_headers(response: &mut Response<Body>) {
             .headers_mut()
             .insert(commitment_header(), header_value(&prov.commitment_id));
     }
-    if let Some(receipt) = extensions.get::<Cid<TextReceipt>>() {
+    if let Some(receipt) = extensions.get::<ReceiptArtifact>() {
         response
             .headers_mut()
-            .insert(receipt_header(), header_value(receipt.as_bytes()));
+            .insert(receipt_header(), receipt_header_value(receipt));
     }
 }
 
@@ -88,6 +88,11 @@ fn header_value(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> HeaderValue {
         .expect("64-char lowercase hex is always a valid header value")
 }
 
+fn receipt_header_value(receipt: &ReceiptArtifact) -> HeaderValue {
+    HeaderValue::from_str(&receipt.encoded())
+        .expect("base64url receipt envelope is always a valid header value")
+}
+
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
@@ -95,7 +100,7 @@ mod tests {
 
     fn build_response_with_extensions(
         prov: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
-        receipt: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
+        receipt: Option<ReceiptArtifact>,
     ) -> Response<Body> {
         let mut response = Response::builder()
             .status(StatusCode::OK)
@@ -115,7 +120,8 @@ mod tests {
         let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
             commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
         };
-        let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0xef; 32]);
+        let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xef; 32]);
+        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
         let mut response = build_response_with_extensions(Some(prov.clone()), Some(receipt));
         apply_provenance_headers(&mut response);
         assert_eq!(
@@ -130,7 +136,7 @@ mod tests {
                 .headers()
                 .get(RECEIPT_HEADER)
                 .and_then(|v| v.to_str().ok()),
-            Some("ef".repeat(32).as_str())
+            Some(expected_receipt.as_str())
         );
     }
 
@@ -167,7 +173,7 @@ mod tests {
             let prov = ExecutionProvenance {
                 commitment_id: [0x12; 32],
             };
-            let receipt = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([0x56; 32]);
+            let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0x56; 32]);
             let mut response = Response::new(Body::empty());
             response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
             response.extensions_mut().insert(receipt);
@@ -186,7 +192,7 @@ mod tests {
         );
         assert_eq!(
             response.headers().get(RECEIPT_HEADER).unwrap(),
-            &"56".repeat(32)
+            &ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0x56; 32]).encoded()
         );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 9c4a950..0e796dd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@
 use anyhow::Error as AnyhowError;
 use anyhow::{Context, anyhow, bail};
 use async_stream::try_stream;
+use base64::Engine;
+use base64::engine::general_purpose::URL_SAFE_NO_PAD;
 use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
@@ -168,7 +170,7 @@ pub enum Outcome {
     Completed {
         total_tokens: u64,
         stop_reason: StopReason,
-        receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
+        receipt: ReceiptArtifact,
     },
     Failed {
         /// Tokens emitted before the failure (for honest usage reporting).
@@ -177,6 +179,56 @@ pub enum Outcome {
     },
 }
 
+/// Verified signed receipt envelope bytes as delivered by the executor.
+///
+/// The gateway exposes these bytes directly as `hellas.receipt`. Symbolic
+/// callers that need catgrad's `TextReceipt` CID can project it from the
+/// verified envelope, but that CID is not the universal receipt identity.
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct ReceiptArtifact {
+    dag_cbor: Vec<u8>,
+    symbolic_text_receipt_cid: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
+}
+
+impl ReceiptArtifact {
+    pub fn from_pb(envelope: Option<pb::ReceiptEnvelope>) -> anyhow::Result<Self> {
+        let (dag_cbor, core) = decode_receipt_envelope(envelope)?;
+        verify_receipt(&core).context("receipt signature verification failed")?;
+        Ok(Self::from_verified_core(dag_cbor, &core))
+    }
+
+    pub fn encoded(&self) -> String {
+        URL_SAFE_NO_PAD.encode(&self.dag_cbor)
+    }
+
+    pub fn symbolic_text_receipt_cid(&self) -> Option<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
+        self.symbolic_text_receipt_cid
+    }
+
+    fn from_verified_core(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>, core: &CoreReceiptEnvelope) -> Self {
+        let symbolic_text_receipt_cid = match core {
+            CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => match receipt.evidence() {
+                SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(digest) => {
+                    Some(Cid::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes()))
+                }
+            },
+            CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_) => None,
+        };
+        Self {
+            dag_cbor,
+            symbolic_text_receipt_cid,
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    pub(crate) fn from_test_bytes(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            dag_cbor,
+            symbolic_text_receipt_cid: None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 impl Outcome {
     /// Cumulative token count at the moment the run terminated.
     /// Authoritative for usage frames on both Completed and Failed.
@@ -439,16 +491,21 @@ impl PreparedExecution {
 /// situations but distinguished for diagnostics.
 async fn verify_shadow(primary: Outcome, shadow: PreparedRoute) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
     let primary_cid = match &primary {
-        Outcome::Completed { receipt_cid, .. } => *receipt_cid,
+        Outcome::Completed { receipt, .. } => receipt
+            .symbolic_text_receipt_cid()
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("primary symbolic execution did not produce TextReceipt CID"))?,
         Outcome::Failed { .. } => return Ok(primary),
     };
 
     let shadow_outcome = drain_to_outcome(shadow.stream()).await?;
     match shadow_outcome {
         Outcome::Completed {
-            receipt_cid: shadow_cid,
+            receipt: shadow_receipt,
             ..
         } => {
+            let shadow_cid = shadow_receipt.symbolic_text_receipt_cid().ok_or_else(|| {
+                anyhow!("shadow symbolic execution did not produce TextReceipt CID")
+            })?;
             if primary_cid == shadow_cid {
                 Ok(primary)
             } else {
@@ -981,12 +1038,15 @@ fn convert_opaque_wire_event(
 }
 
 fn parse_finished(finished: pb::WorkFinished) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
-    let receipt_cid = receipt_cid_from_envelope(finished.receipt)?;
+    let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_pb(finished.receipt)?;
+    if receipt.symbolic_text_receipt_cid().is_none() {
+        bail!("symbolic execution returned an opaque receipt");
+    }
     let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(finished.status)?;
     Ok(Outcome::Completed {
         total_tokens: finished.total_units,
         stop_reason,
-        receipt_cid,
+        receipt,
     })
 }
 
@@ -998,11 +1058,7 @@ fn parse_opaque_finished(
     serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&finished.output)
         .context("opaque output must be UTF-8 JSON")?;
     let output = JsonBytes::new(finished.output.clone());
-    let envelope = finished
-        .receipt
-        .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("finished event missing receipt envelope"))?;
-    let core: CoreReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
-        .context("failed to decode receipt envelope dag-cbor")?;
+    let (_dag_cbor, core) = decode_receipt_envelope(finished.receipt)?;
     verify_delivery(
         DeliveryRequest::Opaque(request),
         DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&output),
@@ -1033,19 +1089,13 @@ fn core_opaque_request(request: &PbOpaqueRequest) -> anyhow::Result<CoreOpaqueRe
     })
 }
 
-fn receipt_cid_from_envelope(
+fn decode_receipt_envelope(
     envelope: Option<pb::ReceiptEnvelope>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
+) -> anyhow::Result<(Vec<u8>, CoreReceiptEnvelope)> {
     let envelope = envelope.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("finished event missing receipt envelope"))?;
     let core: CoreReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
         .context("failed to decode receipt envelope dag-cbor")?;
-    verify_receipt(&core).context("receipt signature verification failed")?;
-    match core {
-        CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => match receipt.evidence() {
-            SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(digest) => Ok(Cid::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())),
-        },
-        CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_) => bail!("symbolic execution returned an opaque receipt"),
-    }
+    Ok((envelope.dag_cbor, core))
 }
 
 fn stop_reason_from_pb(value: i32) -> anyhow::Result<StopReason> {
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
index fec27e2..bf22020 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -44,6 +44,7 @@ mod generated {
     }
 }
 
+#[allow(unused_macros)]
 macro_rules! service_exports {
     ($($path:ident)::+, $client:ident, $server:ident) => {
         #[cfg(feature = "client")]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
index 2b5bec3..5dca572 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -8,33 +8,28 @@
 //!   SSE events. Translation happens in the gateway's tower layer and SSE
 //!   handlers, not here.
 //!
-//! Wire form everywhere: 64-char lowercase hex of the underlying 32-byte
-//! CID. Matches `catgrad::cid::Cid<T>::Display` so a single value renders
-//! identically in tracing logs, headers, and metadata. We carry raw bytes
-//! in `ExecutionProvenance` rather than typed `Cid<T>` so this module
-//! doesn't pull catgrad into the rpc crate's `client` feature; callers
-//! reconstitute typed CIDs via `Cid::from_bytes` at their boundary.
+//! Commitment wire form everywhere: 64-char lowercase hex of the underlying
+//! 32-byte digest. We carry raw bytes in `ExecutionProvenance` rather than
+//! typed CIDs so this module doesn't pull catgrad into the rpc crate's
+//! `client` feature; callers reconstitute typed values at their boundary.
 
 use std::fmt::Write;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tonic::metadata::{Ascii, MetadataMap, MetadataValue};
 
-/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the request commitment
-/// (`Cid<TextExecution>` — hash over program, parameter CIDs, prompt
-/// tokens, policy). The commitment transitively names the program, so we
-/// don't expose the program CID separately.
-pub const COMMITMENT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-commitment-id";
-
-/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the terminal execution receipt
-/// (`Cid<TextReceipt>`). On streaming responses this only appears as an
-/// SSE in-band event, not as a header (the receipt is unknown at
-/// header-flush time).
-pub const RECEIPT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-receipt-id";
-
-/// Pre-flight provenance for a single execution. The receipt CID is
-/// terminal and not part of this struct — it travels via the streaming
-/// `Outcome::Completed` payload (and from there into a separate
-/// `Cid<TextReceipt>` extension on the HTTP response when applicable).
+/// HTTP header / tonic metadata key for the work commitment. The commitment
+/// transitively names the request, so we don't expose scheme-specific inputs
+/// separately.
+pub const COMMITMENT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-commitment";
+
+/// HTTP header key for the terminal signed receipt envelope. On streaming
+/// responses this only appears in-band on the terminal semantic event because
+/// the receipt is unknown at header-flush time.
+pub const RECEIPT_HEADER: &str = "x-hellas-receipt";
+
+/// Pre-flight provenance for a single execution. The signed receipt envelope
+/// is terminal and not part of this struct — it travels via the streaming
+/// `Outcome::Completed` payload.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub struct ExecutionProvenance {
     pub commitment_id: [u8; 32],

From 5e8704c7baaa70ab002ad45bcca23722422fdf83 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 12:40:25 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 082/105] Clean up refactor plan wording

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs | 4 ++--
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
index cd64f41..528c95a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/hellas_ext.rs
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 //! `WithHellas<T>` adds a sibling `"hellas"` field at the gateway
 //! emission boundary via `#[serde(flatten)]`.
 //!
-//! See `docs/GATEWAY_HELLAS_WIRE.md` (TODO) and the approved plan in
-//! `~/.claude/plans/yeah-lets-try-to-parallel-diffie.md`.
+//! The public shape is `hellas.commitment` plus `hellas.receipt`; HTTP uses
+//! the matching `x-hellas-commitment` and `x-hellas-receipt` headers.
 
 use crate::execution::ReceiptArtifact;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, encode_hex};

From a3a146d5ba186089659a11dcc46f5038d6b7218e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 20:47:30 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 083/105] refactor: align node protocol with catnix identities

---
 Cargo.lock                                    | 222 ++---
 Cargo.toml                                    |   4 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                         |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs  | 699 +++-----------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs     | 888 +++---------------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs      |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs      |  77 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs                |   2 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  47 +-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                        |   8 +-
 crates/core/src/digest.rs                     |   9 +
 crates/core/src/lib.rs                        |   5 +-
 crates/core/src/receipt.rs                    |  15 +-
 crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs           |  88 +-
 crates/core/src/tags.rs                       |   3 -
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                    |   2 +
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs              | 453 ---------
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  14 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |  20 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   | 683 +++-----------
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs   | 266 ------
 crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs          |  14 -
 crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs          |  81 --
 crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs         |  39 -
 crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs             |  75 --
 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs           | 280 ------
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                    |   4 -
 crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs         | 564 -----------
 crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs       | 477 ----------
 crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs           |  26 -
 crates/executor/src/runner.rs                 | 243 -----
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  | 183 +---
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 181 ++--
 crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs           |  16 +-
 crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs           |  59 +-
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                          |   6 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                         |   2 +
 crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs                |  83 +-
 crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs                |  16 -
 crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs                   |   9 -
 crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs                  |   5 +-
 proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto       |   7 +-
 proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto       |  20 +-
 43 files changed, 739 insertions(+), 5159 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
 delete mode 100644 crates/executor/src/runner.rs

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index dd5c68e..cbfce42 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -545,12 +545,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "objc2",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "borrow-or-share"
-version = "0.2.4"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "dc0b364ead1874514c8c2855ab558056ebfeb775653e7ae45ff72f28f8f3166c"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "built"
 version = "0.8.0"
@@ -563,12 +557,6 @@ version = "3.20.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "5d20789868f4b01b2f2caec9f5c4e0213b41e3e5702a50157d699ae31ced2fcb"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "bytecount"
-version = "0.6.9"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "175812e0be2bccb6abe50bb8d566126198344f707e304f45c648fd8f2cc0365e"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "bytemuck"
 version = "1.25.0"
@@ -688,13 +676,11 @@ dependencies = [
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
 dependencies = [
- "blake3",
  "candle-core",
+ "float8",
  "half",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "serde",
- "serde_ipld_dagcbor",
- "thiserror 2.0.18",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -702,27 +688,29 @@ name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
- "chrono",
+ "float8",
  "half",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
+ "hound",
  "image",
- "jsonschema",
  "log",
  "memmap2",
- "minijinja",
- "minijinja-contrib",
  "open-hypergraphs",
  "rayon",
+ "rustfft",
  "safetensors 0.7.0",
  "serde",
  "serde_json",
  "serde_path_to_error",
- "serde_with",
  "thiserror 2.0.18",
  "tokenizers 0.21.4",
- "typed-builder",
- "ureq 2.12.1",
- "url",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "catnix"
+version = "0.2.1"
+dependencies = [
+ "blake3",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -775,6 +763,24 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand_core 0.10.1",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "chatgrad"
+version = "0.2.1"
+dependencies = [
+ "catgrad",
+ "catgrad-llm",
+ "chrono",
+ "minijinja",
+ "minijinja-contrib",
+ "serde",
+ "serde_json",
+ "serde_with",
+ "tokenizers 0.21.4",
+ "typed-builder",
+ "ureq 2.12.1",
+ "url",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "chrono"
 version = "0.4.44"
@@ -1620,15 +1626,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "zeroize",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "email_address"
-version = "0.2.9"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e079f19b08ca6239f47f8ba8509c11cf3ea30095831f7fed61441475edd8c449"
-dependencies = [
- "serde",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "embedded-io"
 version = "0.4.0"
@@ -1756,17 +1753,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "regex-syntax",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "fancy-regex"
-version = "0.16.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "998b056554fbe42e03ae0e152895cd1a7e1002aec800fdc6635d20270260c46f"
-dependencies = [
- "bit-set",
- "regex-automata",
- "regex-syntax",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "fastrand"
 version = "2.4.1"
@@ -1852,17 +1838,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "rand_distr",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "fluent-uri"
-version = "0.4.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bc74ac4d8359ae70623506d512209619e5cf8f347124910440dbc221714b328e"
-dependencies = [
- "borrow-or-share",
- "ref-cast",
- "serde",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "flume"
 version = "0.11.1"
@@ -1943,16 +1918,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "percent-encoding",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "fraction"
-version = "0.15.4"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "e076045bb43dac435333ed5f04caf35c7463631d0dae2deb2638d94dd0a5b872"
-dependencies = [
- "lazy_static",
- "num",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "fs2"
 version = "0.4.3"
@@ -2392,11 +2357,9 @@ source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "899def5c37c4fd7b2664648c28120ecec138e4d395b459e5ca34f9cce2dd77fd"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
- "js-sys",
  "libc",
  "r-efi 5.3.0",
  "wasip2",
- "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -2565,6 +2528,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "base64 0.22.1",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
+ "chatgrad",
  "clap",
  "futures",
  "hellas-core",
@@ -2616,6 +2580,8 @@ dependencies = [
  "blake3",
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
+ "catnix",
+ "chatgrad",
  "half",
  "hellas-core",
  "hellas-pb",
@@ -2654,6 +2620,7 @@ version = "0.1.0"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
+ "chatgrad",
  "futures",
  "futures-core",
  "hellas-pb",
@@ -2809,6 +2776,12 @@ dependencies = [
  "digest 0.10.7",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "hound"
+version = "3.5.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "62adaabb884c94955b19907d60019f4e145d091c75345379e70d1ee696f7854f"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "http"
 version = "1.4.0"
@@ -3646,33 +3619,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "jsonschema"
-version = "0.36.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "cd94c1d7bfa9d30b5d4268df9fe8c5ed13fa600a6bd0dae02b04db86d575fc8a"
-dependencies = [
- "ahash",
- "base64 0.22.1",
- "bytecount",
- "email_address",
- "fancy-regex 0.16.2",
- "fraction",
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
- "idna",
- "itoa",
- "num-cmp",
- "num-traits",
- "percent-encoding",
- "referencing",
- "regex",
- "regex-syntax",
- "serde",
- "serde_json",
- "unicode-general-category",
- "uuid-simd",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "k256"
 version = "0.13.4"
@@ -4434,12 +4380,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "num-traits",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "num-cmp"
-version = "0.1.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "63335b2e2c34fae2fb0aa2cecfd9f0832a1e24b3b32ecec612c3426d46dc8aaa"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "num-complex"
 version = "0.4.6"
@@ -4821,12 +4761,6 @@ version = "0.2.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "04744f49eae99ab78e0d5c0b603ab218f515ea8cfe5a456d7629ad883a3b6e7d"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "outref"
-version = "0.5.2"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "1a80800c0488c3a21695ea981a54918fbb37abf04f4d0720c453632255e2ff0e"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "papaya"
 version = "0.2.4"
@@ -5123,6 +5057,15 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "primal-check"
+version = "0.3.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "dc0d895b311e3af9902528fbb8f928688abbd95872819320517cc24ca6b2bd08"
+dependencies = [
+ "num-integer",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "proc-macro-crate"
 version = "3.5.0"
@@ -5630,21 +5573,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "referencing"
-version = "0.36.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ba1cb02ef237bd757aba02cd648a4ffa628cd8e5852e2b9bb89aabf93dc5dcc7"
-dependencies = [
- "ahash",
- "fluent-uri",
- "getrandom 0.3.4",
- "hashbrown 0.16.1",
- "parking_lot",
- "percent-encoding",
- "serde_json",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "regex"
 version = "1.12.3"
@@ -5807,6 +5735,20 @@ dependencies = [
  "semver",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "rustfft"
+version = "6.4.1"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "21db5f9893e91f41798c88680037dba611ca6674703c1a18601b01a72c8adb89"
+dependencies = [
+ "num-complex",
+ "num-integer",
+ "num-traits",
+ "primal-check",
+ "strength_reduce",
+ "transpose",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "rustix"
 version = "1.1.4"
@@ -6389,6 +6331,12 @@ version = "1.1.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "a2eb9349b6444b326872e140eb1cf5e7c522154d69e7a0ffb0fb81c06b37543f"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "strength_reduce"
+version = "0.2.4"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "fe895eb47f22e2ddd4dabc02bce419d2e643c8e3b585c78158b349195bc24d82"
+
 [[package]]
 name = "strsim"
 version = "0.11.1"
@@ -6709,7 +6657,7 @@ dependencies = [
  "dary_heap",
  "derive_builder",
  "esaxx-rs",
- "fancy-regex 0.14.0",
+ "fancy-regex",
  "getrandom 0.3.4",
  "hf-hub 0.4.3",
  "indicatif 0.17.11",
@@ -7119,6 +7067,16 @@ dependencies = [
  "tracing-log",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "transpose"
+version = "0.2.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "1ad61aed86bc3faea4300c7aee358b4c6d0c8d6ccc36524c96e4c92ccf26e77e"
+dependencies = [
+ "num-integer",
+ "strength_reduce",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "try-lock"
 version = "0.2.5"
@@ -7217,12 +7175,6 @@ version = "2.9.0"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "dbc4bc3a9f746d862c45cb89d705aa10f187bb96c76001afab07a0d35ce60142"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "unicode-general-category"
-version = "1.1.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0b993bddc193ae5bd0d623b49ec06ac3e9312875fdae725a975c51db1cc1677f"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "unicode-ident"
 version = "1.0.24"
@@ -7387,16 +7339,6 @@ dependencies = [
  "wasm-bindgen",
 ]
 
-[[package]]
-name = "uuid-simd"
-version = "0.8.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "23b082222b4f6619906941c17eb2297fff4c2fb96cb60164170522942a200bd8"
-dependencies = [
- "outref",
- "vsimd",
-]
-
 [[package]]
 name = "v_frame"
 version = "0.3.9"
@@ -7474,12 +7416,6 @@ version = "0.9.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "0b928f33d975fc6ad9f86c8f283853ad26bdd5b10b7f1542aa2fa15e2289105a"
 
-[[package]]
-name = "vsimd"
-version = "0.8.0"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5c3082ca00d5a5ef149bb8b555a72ae84c9c59f7250f013ac822ac2e49b19c64"
-
 [[package]]
 name = "wait-timeout"
 version = "0.2.1"
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index f4906c8..7ccbf44 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -19,8 +19,10 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde", "dag-cbor"] }
+catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm", default-features = false }
+chatgrad = { path = "../catgrad/chatgrad", default-features = false }
+catnix = { path = "../catgrad/catnix", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 0f7ee29..5aea904 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ opentelemetry-otlp.workspace = true
 reqwest.workspace = true
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catgrad-llm.workspace = true
+chatgrad.workspace = true
 serde.workspace = true
 serde_json.workspace = true
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
index 4e99813..5d4c7c3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/anthropic.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, parse_json_body, sse_event_data, sse_response};
-use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
@@ -9,14 +9,8 @@ use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::sse::Event;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::anthropic::{AnthropicStreamFrame, AnthropicStreamMapper};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::{PumpError, pump_finish, pump_text};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
-    DecodeFailure, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
-};
-use catgrad_llm::types::anthropic;
+use chatgrad::types::anthropic;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -37,9 +31,6 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
-/// Non-streaming endpoint. Same per-delta pipeline as streaming;
-/// frames are discarded and `mapper.snapshot()` provides the buffered
-/// content blocks + stop_reason.
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("msg");
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
@@ -47,26 +38,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
-        .chat_turn
-        .as_ref()
-        .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
-        .make_parser();
-    let mut mapper = AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
-
     let stream = prepared.stream();
     tokio::pin!(stream);
-
+    let mut text = String::new();
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
-                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d) {
-                    // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
-                    // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
-                    return failure_to_json_response(failure);
-                }
-                // Non-streaming: discard frames; snapshot at end.
-            }
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
             Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
             Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
@@ -79,20 +56,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let outcome = match outcome {
-        Ok(o) => o,
-        Err(message) => {
-            error!(%message, "anthropic message request failed");
-            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
-        }
-    };
-
-    let (total_tokens, exec_stop, receipt) = match outcome {
-        Outcome::Completed {
+    let (completion_tokens, stop_reason, receipt) = match outcome {
+        Ok(Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
             receipt,
-        } => {
+        }) => {
             info!(
                 receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                 ?provenance,
@@ -100,36 +69,31 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 ?stop_reason,
                 "anthropic message completion ready"
             );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt)
+            (total_tokens, map_stop_reason(stop_reason), receipt)
         }
-        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+        Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
             warn!(position, %error, "anthropic message request failed");
             return super::json_error(
                 StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
                 format!("Inference error: {error}"),
             );
         }
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "anthropic message request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
     };
 
-    let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(exec_stop);
-    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
-        return failure_to_json_response(failure);
-    }
-
-    let snapshot = match mapper.snapshot() {
-        Ok(s) => s,
-        Err(failure) => return failure_to_json_response(failure),
-    };
     let response = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
         .id(id)
         .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
         .role("assistant".to_string())
-        .content(snapshot.blocks)
+        .content(vec![anthropic::ContentBlock::Text { text }])
         .model(model)
-        .stop_reason(Some(snapshot.stop_reason))
+        .stop_reason(Some(stop_reason))
         .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
             prompt_tokens,
-            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+            u32::try_from(completion_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         ))
         .build();
 
@@ -147,11 +111,6 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     response
 }
 
-/// One unit of wire output the Anthropic streaming endpoint emits.
-/// Tests assert on `name` + `json` directly; production maps each
-/// to `axum::response::sse::Event::default().event(name).data(json)`
-/// via `into_event`. There is no `[DONE]` equivalent — `message_stop`
-/// (or `error`) is the structural terminator.
 #[cfg_attr(test, derive(Debug))]
 struct AnthropicSsePayload {
     name: &'static str,
@@ -164,12 +123,6 @@ impl AnthropicSsePayload {
     }
 }
 
-/// Streaming endpoint. The mapper owns content-block bookkeeping; this
-/// function emits `message_start` / `message_stop` envelopes and wraps
-/// each `AnthropicStreamFrame` into the matching SSE event. The actual
-/// stream-building lives in [`build_anthropic_sse_stream`] so the wire
-/// shape can be tested directly with synthetic upstream streams (no
-/// axum / no real executor required).
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("msg");
     let model = prepared.model.clone();
@@ -177,586 +130,170 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    let parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
-        .chat_turn
-        .as_ref()
-        .expect("Anthropic surface always carries a ChatTurn")
-        .make_parser();
-    let mapper = AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
-
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
-    let upstream = prepared.stream();
-    let payloads = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-        id,
-        model,
-        prompt_tokens,
-        deadline,
-        parser,
-        mapper,
-        stream_provenance,
-        upstream,
-    );
-    let events = payloads.map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
-    let mut response = sse_response(events);
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
-    }
-    response
-}
-
-/// Inner SSE-event generator, generic over the upstream
-/// `GenerationEvent` stream. Returns a stream of [`AnthropicSsePayload`]s
-/// (rather than opaque axum `Event`s) so tests can inspect the
-/// emitted wire shape directly. Production wraps via `into_event`.
-fn build_anthropic_sse_stream<S>(
-    id: String,
-    model: String,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    deadline: tokio::time::Instant,
-    mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
-    mut mapper: AnthropicStreamMapper,
-    provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
-    upstream: S,
-) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = AnthropicSsePayload> + Send
-where
-    S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
-{
-    stream! {
-        // Stamp hellas.commitment INSIDE message_start.message
-        // (on the MessageResponse), so the field path is identical
-        // between streaming (`message_start.message.hellas.commitment`)
-        // and non-streaming (`hellas.commitment` on MessageResponse).
-        // Browser EventSource consumers can't read response headers,
-        // so this in-band placement is the canonical commitment carrier.
+    let payloads = stream! {
         let message = anthropic::MessageResponse::builder()
             .id(id.clone())
             .message_type(Some("message".to_string()))
             .role("assistant".to_string())
             .content(vec![])
-            .model(model)
+            .model(model.clone())
             .usage(anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, 0))
             .build();
-        let message_hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+        let message_hellas = match stream_provenance.as_ref() {
             Some(prov) => HellasExt::commitment(prov),
             None => HellasExt::default(),
         };
-        let wrapped_message = WithHellas::new(message, message_hellas);
-        // MessageStreamEvent::MessageStart { message: MessageResponse }
-        // is a typed variant, so we can't substitute WithHellas<MessageResponse>
-        // for the field. Construct the JSON envelope manually — the only
-        // boundary where we step around the typed enum.
         yield AnthropicSsePayload {
             name: "message_start",
             json: json!({
                 "type": "message_start",
-                "message": wrapped_message,
+                "message": WithHellas::new(message, message_hellas),
             }),
         };
 
-        let inner = upstream;
+        let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
+        let mut content_started = false;
+        let mut completed: Option<(anthropic::StopReason, u64, ReceiptArtifact)> = None;
+        let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
 
-        let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
-        let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
-        let mut timed_out = false;
-        let mut protocol_failure: Option<PumpError<AnthropicStreamFrame>> = None;
-
-        'outer: loop {
+        loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    match pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &text) {
-                        Ok(frames) => {
-                            for frame in frames {
-                                // No final usage yet — only used by
-                                // Stop frame, which the mapper only
-                                // emits from finish().
-                                if let Some(p) =
-                                    frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0)
-                                {
-                                    yield p;
-                                }
-                            }
-                        }
-                        Err(err) => {
-                            // PumpError already drained close_for_error
-                            // from the mapper — stash and emit with the
-                            // error frame below.
-                            protocol_failure = Some(err);
-                            break 'outer;
-                        }
+                    if !content_started {
+                        content_started = true;
+                        yield content_block_start();
                     }
+                    yield AnthropicSsePayload {
+                        name: "content_block_delta",
+                        json: serde_json::to_value(
+                            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta {
+                                index: 0,
+                                delta: anthropic::ContentBlockDelta::TextDelta { text },
+                            },
+                        )
+                        .unwrap(),
+                    };
                 }
-                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
-                    outcome = Some(o);
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
+                    stop_reason,
+                    total_tokens,
+                    receipt,
+                })))) => {
+                    info!(
+                        receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
+                        provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                        total_tokens,
+                        ?stop_reason,
+                        "anthropic message completion ready"
+                    );
+                    completed = Some((map_stop_reason(stop_reason), total_tokens, receipt));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. })))) => {
+                    error_message = Some(error);
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Err(err))) => {
-                    transport_error = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
+                    error_message = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(None) => {
-                    transport_error =
+                    error_message =
                         Some("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string());
                     break;
                 }
                 Err(_) => {
-                    timed_out = true;
+                    error_message = Some(format!(
+                        "inference timed out after {}s",
+                        super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                    ));
                     break;
                 }
             }
         }
 
-        // Protocol error path: emit any cleanup frames the pump
-        // drained from close_for_error (so the `error` event arrives
-        // in a bracketed stream — fixes the "open block + error"
-        // wire bug), then emit `error` and close. No `message_stop`
-        // follows — Anthropic clients treat `error` as terminal.
-        if let Some(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) = protocol_failure {
-            warn!(message = %failure, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
-            for frame in cleanup {
-                if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
-                    yield p;
-                }
-            }
-            yield error_payload(error_type_for(&failure), failure.to_string());
-            return;
-        }
-
-        if let Some(error) = transport_error.or_else(|| {
-            timed_out.then(|| {
-                format!(
-                    "inference timed out after {}s",
-                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
-                )
-            })
-        }) {
-            // Close any open content block before the terminal error
-            // frame so the wire stays bracketed. Same `close_for_error`
-            // helper as the protocol-error path.
-            for frame in mapper.close_for_error() {
-                if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
-                    yield p;
-                }
+        if let Some(err) = error_message {
+            if content_started {
+                yield content_block_stop();
             }
-            yield error_payload(
-                "invalid_request_error",
-                format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-            );
+            yield error_payload(format!("Inference error: {err}"));
             return;
         }
 
-        let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
-        match outcome {
-            Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
-                for frame in mapper.close_for_error() {
-                    if let Some(p) = frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, 0) {
-                        yield p;
-                    }
-                }
-                yield error_payload(
-                    "invalid_request_error",
-                    format!("Inference error: {error}"),
-                );
-                return;
+        if let Some((stop_reason, total_tokens, receipt)) = completed {
+            if content_started {
+                yield content_block_stop();
             }
-            Outcome::Completed {
-                stop_reason,
-                total_tokens,
-                receipt,
-            } => {
-                info!(
-                    receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
-                    provenance = ?provenance,
-                    total_tokens,
-                    ?stop_reason,
-                    "anthropic message completion ready"
-                );
-
-                let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-                let output_tokens = u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX);
-
-                // Drain parser tail + mapper.finish via the pump.
-                // Frames are: (zero or more) block-close frames, then
-                // the terminal Stop (becomes `message_delta` with our
-                // output_tokens).
-                match pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
-                    Ok(frames) => {
-                        for frame in frames {
-                            if let Some(p) =
-                                frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, output_tokens)
-                            {
-                                yield p;
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
-                    Err(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) => {
-                        warn!(message = %failure, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
-                        for frame in cleanup {
-                            if let Some(p) =
-                                frame_to_payload(frame, prompt_tokens, output_tokens)
-                            {
-                                yield p;
-                            }
-                        }
-                        yield error_payload(error_type_for(&failure), failure.to_string());
-                        return;
-                    }
-                }
-
-                // message_stop is the SEMANTIC TERMINAL event.
-                // Wrapping it with hellas.receipt makes "receipt
-                // is on the terminal event" a testable invariant.
-                let stop_event = WithHellas::new(
+            yield AnthropicSsePayload {
+                name: "message_delta",
+                json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
+                    delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
+                        stop_reason: Some(stop_reason),
+                    },
+                    usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(
+                        prompt_tokens,
+                        u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+                    ),
+                })
+                .unwrap(),
+            };
+            yield AnthropicSsePayload {
+                name: "message_stop",
+                json: serde_json::to_value(WithHellas::new(
                     anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageStop,
                     HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
-                );
-                yield AnthropicSsePayload {
-                    name: "message_stop",
-                    json: serde_json::to_value(stop_event).unwrap(),
-                };
-            }
+                ))
+                .unwrap(),
+            };
         }
+    };
+    let events = payloads.map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
+    let mut response = sse_response(events);
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
+    response
 }
 
-fn error_payload(error_type: &str, message: String) -> AnthropicSsePayload {
+fn content_block_start() -> AnthropicSsePayload {
     AnthropicSsePayload {
-        name: "error",
-        json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
-            error: anthropic::StreamError {
-                error_type: error_type.to_string(),
-                message,
+        name: "content_block_start",
+        json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
+            index: 0,
+            content_block: anthropic::ContentBlock::Text {
+                text: String::new(),
             },
         })
         .unwrap(),
     }
 }
 
-/// Convert one `AnthropicStreamFrame` into the matching SSE payload
-/// (event name + JSON body). The mapper produces content-block-level
-/// frames plus a terminal `Stop` carrying the resolved stop_reason;
-/// this function adds the `message_delta` envelope (with caller-owned
-/// usage) for the stop, and the corresponding `content_block_*` event
-/// names for each block-level frame.
-fn frame_to_payload(
-    frame: AnthropicStreamFrame,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    output_tokens: u32,
-) -> Option<AnthropicSsePayload> {
-    let (name, ev) = match frame {
-        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockStart { index, block } => (
-            "content_block_start",
-            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStart {
-                index,
-                content_block: block,
-            },
-        ),
-        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockDelta { index, delta } => (
-            "content_block_delta",
-            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockDelta { index, delta },
-        ),
-        AnthropicStreamFrame::BlockStop { index } => (
-            "content_block_stop",
-            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index },
-        ),
-        AnthropicStreamFrame::Stop(stop_reason) => (
-            "message_delta",
-            anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::MessageDelta {
-                delta: anthropic::StreamMessageDelta {
-                    stop_reason: Some(stop_reason),
-                },
-                usage: anthropic::AnthropicUsage::new(prompt_tokens, output_tokens),
-            },
-        ),
-    };
-    Some(AnthropicSsePayload {
-        name,
-        json: serde_json::to_value(ev).unwrap(),
-    })
-}
-
-fn error_type_for(failure: &DecodeFailure) -> &'static str {
-    match failure {
-        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => "internal_error",
-        _ => "invalid_request_error",
+fn content_block_stop() -> AnthropicSsePayload {
+    AnthropicSsePayload {
+        name: "content_block_stop",
+        json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::ContentBlockStop { index: 0 })
+            .unwrap(),
     }
 }
 
-fn failure_to_json_response(failure: DecodeFailure) -> Response {
-    let status = match failure {
-        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-        _ => StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-    };
-    let message = failure.to_string();
-    warn!(%message, "anthropic message aborted with parser protocol error");
-    super::json_error(status, message)
-}
-
-fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
-    match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
-        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
+fn error_payload(message: String) -> AnthropicSsePayload {
+    AnthropicSsePayload {
+        name: "error",
+        json: serde_json::to_value(anthropic::MessageStreamEvent::Error {
+            error: anthropic::StreamError {
+                error_type: "invalid_request_error".to_string(),
+                message,
+            },
+        })
+        .unwrap(),
     }
 }
 
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod streaming_tests {
-    //! Wire-shape tests for the Anthropic streaming endpoint.
-    //!
-    //! Drives `build_anthropic_sse_stream` with synthetic upstream
-    //! streams and asserts the contract:
-    //! - first event is `message_start` and its `.message` carries
-    //!   `hellas.commitment` (parity with non-streaming
-    //!   `MessageResponse`);
-    //! - on `Outcome::Completed`, `message_stop` is the SEMANTIC
-    //!   TERMINAL event and carries `hellas.receipt`;
-    //! - error paths (transport / timeout / `Outcome::Failed`) emit
-    //!   NO `hellas.receipt` and the `error` event is the closer
-    //!   (no `message_stop` follows it).
-    //! - `message_delta` does NOT carry the receipt — that lives on
-    //!   `message_stop`.
-
-    use super::*;
-    use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
-    use futures::StreamExt;
-    use std::time::Duration;
-    use tokio::time::Instant;
-
-    fn make_test_inputs() -> (
-        String,
-        String,
-        u32,
-        Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
-        AnthropicStreamMapper,
-    ) {
-        (
-            "msg-test".into(),
-            "test-model".into(),
-            0,
-            Box::new(PassthroughParser),
-            AnthropicStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| format!("{prefix}-test")),
-        )
-    }
-
-    fn test_provenance() -> ExecutionProvenance {
-        ExecutionProvenance {
-            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn test_receipt() -> ReceiptArtifact {
-        ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xcd; 32])
-    }
-
-    fn happy_upstream(
-        receipt: ReceiptArtifact,
-    ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
-        futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
-            Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
-                total_tokens: 1,
-                stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
-                receipt,
-            })),
-        ])
-    }
-
-    fn receipt_of(p: &AnthropicSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
-        p.json
-            .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt"))
-            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
-    }
-
-    fn commitment_in_message_start(p: &AnthropicSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
-        if p.name != "message_start" {
-            return None;
-        }
-        p.json
-            .get("message")
-            .and_then(|m| m.get("hellas"))
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment"))
-            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
-    }
-
-    /// Happy path: message_start.message carries commitment;
-    /// message_stop carries receipt; message_delta does NOT carry
-    /// receipt; message_stop is the last event.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn commitment_in_message_start_receipt_in_message_stop() {
-        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-
-        let receipt = test_receipt();
-        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
-        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            happy_upstream(receipt),
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(first.name, "message_start");
-        assert_eq!(
-            commitment_in_message_start(first),
-            Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str())
-        );
-
-        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(last.name, "message_stop", "message_stop must be terminal");
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(last), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
-
-        // Receipt appears EXACTLY once and only on message_stop.
-        let receipt_carriers: Vec<&'static str> = payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|p| receipt_of(p).is_some())
-            .map(|p| p.name)
-            .collect();
-        assert_eq!(receipt_carriers, vec!["message_stop"]);
-
-        // message_delta exists in the stream but doesn't carry receipt.
-        let deltas: Vec<&AnthropicSsePayload> = payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|p| p.name == "message_delta")
-            .collect();
-        assert!(!deltas.is_empty(), "expected at least one message_delta");
-        for d in deltas {
-            assert!(
-                receipt_of(d).is_none(),
-                "message_delta must not carry hellas.receipt: {d:?}"
-            );
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// No provenance: message_start.message has no hellas key at all.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn no_provenance_means_no_message_start_hellas() {
-        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-
-        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            None,
-            happy_upstream(test_receipt()),
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(first.name, "message_start");
-        assert!(
-            first
-                .json
-                .get("message")
-                .and_then(|m| m.get("hellas"))
-                .is_none(),
-            "no provenance → no `hellas` field inside message: {first:?}"
-        );
-    }
-
-    /// Transport error: error event is the closer, no message_stop,
-    /// no receipt anywhere.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn transport_error_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
-        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>
-        ]);
-
-        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(last.name, "error", "error must be the closer");
-        assert!(
-            payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"),
-            "transport error must not emit message_stop"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-    }
-
-    /// Timeout: same shape as transport error.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn timeout_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
-        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now()
-            .checked_sub(Duration::from_secs(1))
-            .unwrap_or_else(Instant::now);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::pending::<anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>>();
-
-        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(last.name, "error");
-        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"));
-        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()));
-    }
-
-    /// Outcome::Failed: same shape.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_no_message_stop_no_receipt() {
-        let (id, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed {
-            position: 0,
-            error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
-        })) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
-
-        let payloads: Vec<AnthropicSsePayload> = build_anthropic_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let last = payloads.last().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(last.name, "error");
-        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| p.name != "message_stop"));
-        assert!(payloads.iter().all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()));
+fn map_stop_reason(stop: StopReason) -> anthropic::StopReason {
+    match stop {
+        StopReason::EndOfSequence | StopReason::Cancelled => anthropic::StopReason::EndTurn,
+        StopReason::MaxNewTokens => anthropic::StopReason::MaxTokens,
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
index c80051f..94f7dbd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/openai.rs
@@ -1,21 +1,15 @@
 use super::hellas_ext::{HellasExt, WithHellas};
 use super::state::{GatewayState, GenerationEvent, PreparedGeneration};
 use super::{next_id, now_unix, parse_json_body, sse_data, sse_response};
-use crate::execution::{Outcome, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
+use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason};
 use async_stream::stream;
 use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::openai::{OpenAiStreamFrame, OpenAiStreamMapper};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::wire::{PumpError, pump_finish, pump_text};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{
-    DecodeFailure, IncrementalToolCallParser, StopReason as ParserStopReason,
-};
-use catgrad_llm::types::openai;
+use chatgrad::types::openai;
 use futures::StreamExt;
-use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
@@ -41,10 +35,6 @@ pub(super) async fn handle(State(state): State<Arc<GatewayState>>, body: Bytes)
     respond(prepared).await
 }
 
-/// Non-streaming endpoint. Drives the same per-delta pipeline as the
-/// streaming endpoint; the only difference is the sink — frames are
-/// discarded, and the buffered assistant payload comes from
-/// `mapper.snapshot()` at the end.
 async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
@@ -53,26 +43,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    let mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
-        .chat_turn
-        .as_ref()
-        .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
-        .make_parser();
-    let mut mapper = OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
-
     let stream = prepared.stream();
     tokio::pin!(stream);
-
+    let mut text = String::new();
     let outcome = loop {
         match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, stream.next()).await {
-            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => {
-                if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &d) {
-                    // Non-streaming: cleanup frames are wire-bracketing
-                    // and irrelevant when no wire stream exists. Discard.
-                    return failure_to_json_response(failure);
-                }
-                // Non-streaming: discard frames; snapshot at end.
-            }
+            Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(d)))) => text.push_str(&d),
             Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => break Ok(o),
             Ok(Some(Err(err))) => break Err(format!("Inference error: {err:#}")),
             Ok(None) => break Err("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string()),
@@ -85,20 +61,12 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         }
     };
 
-    let outcome = match outcome {
-        Ok(o) => o,
-        Err(message) => {
-            error!(%message, "openai chat request failed");
-            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
-        }
-    };
-
-    let (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt) = match outcome {
-        Outcome::Completed {
+    let (completion_tokens, finish_reason, receipt) = match outcome {
+        Ok(Outcome::Completed {
             total_tokens,
             stop_reason,
             receipt,
-        } => {
+        }) => {
             info!(
                 receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
                 ?provenance,
@@ -106,26 +74,21 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                 ?stop_reason,
                 "openai chat completion ready"
             );
-            (total_tokens, stop_reason, receipt)
+            (total_tokens, map_finish_reason(stop_reason), receipt)
         }
-        Outcome::Failed { position, error } => {
+        Ok(Outcome::Failed { position, error }) => {
             warn!(position, %error, "openai chat request failed");
             return super::json_error(
                 StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
                 format!("Inference error: {error}"),
             );
         }
+        Err(message) => {
+            error!(%message, "openai chat request failed");
+            return super::json_error(StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR, message);
+        }
     };
 
-    let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-    if let Err(PumpError { failure, .. }) = pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
-        return failure_to_json_response(failure);
-    }
-
-    let snapshot = match mapper.snapshot() {
-        Ok(s) => s,
-        Err(failure) => return failure_to_json_response(failure),
-    };
     let response = openai::ChatCompletionResponse::builder()
         .id(id)
         .object("chat.completion".to_string())
@@ -134,13 +97,13 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
-                .message(snapshot.message)
-                .finish_reason(Some(snapshot.finish_reason))
+                .message(openai::ChatMessage::assistant(text))
+                .finish_reason(Some(finish_reason))
                 .build(),
         ])
         .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
             prompt_tokens,
-            u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+            u32::try_from(completion_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
         )))
         .build();
 
@@ -158,16 +121,6 @@ async fn respond(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
     response
 }
 
-/// Streaming endpoint. Per-event: feed parser → feed mapper → wrap
-/// frames in `ChatCompletionChunk` → SSE. On `Err(DecodeFailure)`,
-/// emit error frame and close immediately (no `[DONE]`); per the P6
-/// contract we do **not** call `mapper.finish()` after a `feed()`
-/// failure — terminal handling is fully synchronous with the error.
-///
-/// The actual stream-building lives in
-/// [`build_openai_sse_stream`] so the wire-output contract can be
-/// tested directly with synthetic upstream streams (no axum / no
-/// real executor required).
 fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Response {
     let id = next_id("chatcmpl");
     let created = now_unix();
@@ -176,303 +129,135 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration, include_usage: bool) -> Respons
     let provenance = prepared.provenance.clone();
     let deadline = prepared.deadline();
 
-    let parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser> = prepared
-        .chat_turn
-        .as_ref()
-        .expect("OpenAI surface always carries a ChatTurn")
-        .make_parser();
-    let mapper = OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| next_id(prefix));
-
     let stream_provenance = provenance.clone();
-    let upstream = prepared.stream();
-    let payloads = build_openai_sse_stream(
-        id,
-        created,
-        model,
-        prompt_tokens,
-        deadline,
-        include_usage,
-        parser,
-        mapper,
-        stream_provenance,
-        upstream,
-    );
-    let events = payloads.map(|payload| Ok::<_, std::convert::Infallible>(payload.into_event()));
-    let mut response = sse_response(events);
-    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
-        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
-    }
-    response
-}
-
-/// One unit of wire output the OpenAI streaming endpoint emits.
-/// Tests assert on this directly; production maps each variant to
-/// an `axum::response::sse::Event` via `into_event`.
-#[cfg_attr(test, derive(Debug))]
-enum OpenAiSsePayload {
-    /// `data: <json>\n\n` — used for chunks and error frames.
-    Json(serde_json::Value),
-    /// `data: [DONE]\n\n` — terminates a successful completion.
-    /// Per the wire convention enforced by the regression tests
-    /// below, MUST NOT follow any error frame.
-    Done,
-}
-
-impl OpenAiSsePayload {
-    fn into_event(self) -> axum::response::sse::Event {
-        match self {
-            Self::Json(v) => sse_data(&v),
-            Self::Done => axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-/// Inner SSE-event generator, generic over the upstream
-/// `GenerationEvent` stream. Returns a stream of [`OpenAiSsePayload`]s
-/// (rather than opaque axum `Event`s) so tests can inspect the
-/// emitted wire shape directly. Production wraps via `into_event`.
-fn build_openai_sse_stream<S>(
-    id: String,
-    created: i64,
-    model: String,
-    prompt_tokens: u32,
-    deadline: tokio::time::Instant,
-    include_usage: bool,
-    mut parser: Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
-    mut mapper: OpenAiStreamMapper,
-    provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
-    upstream: S,
-) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = OpenAiSsePayload> + Send
-where
-    S: futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static,
-{
-    stream! {
-        // Start frame: role:assistant chunk carrying hellas.commitment
-        // when provenance is available. Browser EventSource and many
-        // WASM HTTP wrappers swallow response headers, so the in-band
-        // JSON extension is the canonical commitment carrier here.
-        let start_frame = wrap_chunk(
+    let mut response = sse_response(stream! {
+        let start_chunk = chat_chunk(
             &id,
             created,
             &model,
-            OpenAiStreamFrame {
-                delta: openai::ChatDelta {
-                    role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
-                    ..Default::default()
-                },
-                finish_reason: None,
+            openai::ChatDelta {
+                role: Some("assistant".to_string()),
+                ..Default::default()
             },
+            None,
         );
-        let start_hellas = match provenance.as_ref() {
+        let start_hellas = match stream_provenance.as_ref() {
             Some(prov) => HellasExt::commitment(prov),
             None => HellasExt::default(),
         };
-        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
-            serde_json::to_value(WithHellas::new(start_frame, start_hellas)).unwrap(),
-        );
+        yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(start_chunk, start_hellas)));
 
-        let inner = upstream;
+        let inner = prepared.stream();
         tokio::pin!(inner);
+        let mut completed: Option<(openai::FinishReason, u64, ReceiptArtifact)> = None;
+        let mut error_message: Option<String> = None;
 
-        let mut outcome: Option<Outcome> = None;
-        let mut transport_error: Option<String> = None;
-        let mut timed_out = false;
-        let mut protocol_failure: Option<PumpError<OpenAiStreamFrame>> = None;
-
-        'outer: loop {
+        loop {
             match tokio::time::timeout_at(deadline, inner.next()).await {
                 Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta(text)))) => {
-                    match pump_text(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, &text) {
-                        Ok(frames) => {
-                            for frame in frames {
-                                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
-                                    serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
-                                        .unwrap(),
-                                );
-                            }
-                        }
-                        Err(err) => {
-                            // `err` carries both `failure` (the
-                            // structured cause) and `cleanup` (any
-                            // wire-bracketing frames the pump
-                            // already drained from the mapper).
-                            // For OpenAI cleanup is always empty,
-                            // but we hold onto the value uniformly
-                            // and emit cleanup before the error frame.
-                            protocol_failure = Some(err);
-                            break 'outer;
-                        }
-                    }
+                    let chunk = chat_chunk(
+                        &id,
+                        created,
+                        &model,
+                        openai::ChatDelta {
+                            content: Some(text),
+                            ..Default::default()
+                        },
+                        None,
+                    );
+                    yield Ok(sse_data(&chunk));
                 }
-                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(o)))) => {
-                    outcome = Some(o);
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
+                    stop_reason,
+                    total_tokens,
+                    receipt,
+                })))) => {
+                    info!(
+                        receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
+                        provenance = ?stream_provenance,
+                        total_tokens,
+                        ?stop_reason,
+                        "openai chat completion ready"
+                    );
+                    completed = Some((map_finish_reason(stop_reason), total_tokens, receipt));
+                    break;
+                }
+                Ok(Some(Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed { error, .. })))) => {
+                    error_message = Some(error);
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(Some(Err(err))) => {
-                    transport_error = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
+                    error_message = Some(format!("{err:#}"));
                     break;
                 }
                 Ok(None) => {
-                    transport_error =
+                    error_message =
                         Some("execution stream ended without terminal outcome".to_string());
                     break;
                 }
                 Err(_) => {
-                    timed_out = true;
+                    error_message = Some(format!(
+                        "inference timed out after {}s",
+                        super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
+                    ));
                     break;
                 }
             }
         }
 
-        // Protocol-error path: error frame, close, NO [DONE].
-        // Per the OpenAI streaming convention an error frame closes
-        // the stream — appending [DONE] would tell strict clients the
-        // response was a successful empty completion.
-        if let Some(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) = protocol_failure {
-            warn!(message = %failure, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
-            // OpenAI cleanup is always empty (no wire bracketing) but
-            // emit uniformly so the pattern matches Anthropic.
-            for frame in cleanup {
-                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
-                    serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame)).unwrap(),
-                );
-            }
-            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(error_frame(&failure));
-            return;
-        }
-
-        // Convention: NO `data: [DONE]` after any error frame
-        // (transport, timeout, executor failure, or parser-level
-        // protocol error above). Strict OpenAI clients treat `[DONE]`
-        // as "success terminator," so emitting it after an error
-        // would be read as a successful empty completion. The
-        // protocol-error branch above already follows this; the
-        // transport/timeout/Outcome::Failed branches now match.
-        if let Some(error) = transport_error {
-            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
-                "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
-            }));
-            return;
-        }
-        if timed_out {
-            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
-                "error": { "message": format!(
-                    "inference timed out after {}s",
-                    super::timeout_secs_until(deadline)
-                )}
-            }));
+        if let Some(err) = error_message {
+            yield Ok(sse_data(&json!({
+                "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
+            })));
             return;
         }
-        let outcome = outcome.expect("loop only breaks with a terminal observation");
-        match outcome {
-            Outcome::Failed { error, .. } => {
-                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(json!({
-                    "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {error}") }
-                }));
-                return;
-            }
-            Outcome::Completed {
-                stop_reason,
-                total_tokens,
-                receipt,
-            } => {
-                info!(
-                    receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
-                    provenance = ?provenance,
-                    total_tokens,
-                    ?stop_reason,
-                    "openai chat completion ready"
-                );
 
-                // Drain parser tail + mapper.finish via the same pump.
-                // Any failure takes the error-frame-and-close path.
-                let parser_stop = map_to_parser_stop(stop_reason);
-                let finish_frames = match pump_finish(&mut *parser, &mut mapper, parser_stop) {
-                    Ok(frames) => frames,
-                    Err(PumpError { failure, cleanup }) => {
-                        warn!(message = %failure, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error during finish");
-                        for frame in cleanup {
-                            yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(
-                                serde_json::to_value(wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
-                                    .unwrap(),
-                            );
-                        }
-                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(error_frame(&failure));
-                        return;
-                    }
-                };
-
-                // Build all post-pump chunks (mapper finish output +
-                // optional usage chunk) into one ordered vec so we can
-                // tag the LAST one with hellas.receipt. Per the
-                // approved plan: receipt rides the SEMANTIC TERMINAL
-                // event — the last `data:` chunk before `[DONE]`. With
-                // include_usage that's the usage chunk; otherwise the
-                // finish-reason chunk.
-                let mut tail_chunks: Vec<openai::ChatCompletionChunk> = finish_frames
-                    .into_iter()
-                    .map(|frame| wrap_chunk(&id, created, &model, frame))
-                    .collect();
-
-                if include_usage {
-                    tail_chunks.push(
-                        openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
-                            .id(id.clone())
-                            .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
-                            .created(created)
-                            .model(model.clone())
-                            .choices(vec![])
-                            .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
-                                prompt_tokens,
-                                u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
-                            )))
-                            .build(),
-                    );
-                }
-
-                // Mapper-contract assertion: a successful Completed
-                // outcome must yield at least one tail chunk to ride
-                // the receipt. If empty, the mapper or this gateway
-                // has a bug and the receipt has no destination —
-                // synthesize a minimal finish-reason chunk to carry
-                // it rather than silently drop it on the floor.
-                if tail_chunks.is_empty() {
-                    error!(
-                        receipt = %receipt.encoded(),
-                        "openai chat finish produced zero tail chunks; synthesizing terminal frame to carry receipt"
-                    );
-                    tail_chunks.push(wrap_chunk(
-                        &id,
-                        created,
-                        &model,
-                        OpenAiStreamFrame {
-                            delta: openai::ChatDelta::default(),
-                            finish_reason: Some(openai::FinishReason::Stop),
-                        },
-                    ));
-                }
-
-                let last_idx = tail_chunks.len() - 1;
-                for (idx, chunk) in tail_chunks.into_iter().enumerate() {
-                    if idx == last_idx {
-                        let wrapped = WithHellas::new(chunk, HellasExt::receipt(&receipt));
-                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(wrapped).unwrap());
-                    } else {
-                        yield OpenAiSsePayload::Json(serde_json::to_value(chunk).unwrap());
-                    }
-                }
-
-                yield OpenAiSsePayload::Done;
+        if let Some((finish_reason, total_tokens, receipt)) = completed {
+            let finish_chunk = chat_chunk(
+                &id,
+                created,
+                &model,
+                openai::ChatDelta::default(),
+                Some(finish_reason),
+            );
+            if include_usage {
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&finish_chunk));
+                let usage_chunk = openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
+                    .id(id.clone())
+                    .object("chat.completion.chunk".to_string())
+                    .created(created)
+                    .model(model.clone())
+                    .choices(vec![])
+                    .usage(Some(openai::Usage::from_counts(
+                        prompt_tokens,
+                        u32::try_from(total_tokens).unwrap_or(u32::MAX),
+                    )))
+                    .build();
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(
+                    usage_chunk,
+                    HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
+                )));
+            } else {
+                yield Ok(sse_data(&WithHellas::new(
+                    finish_chunk,
+                    HellasExt::receipt(&receipt),
+                )));
             }
+            yield Ok(axum::response::sse::Event::default().data("[DONE]"));
         }
+    });
+    if let Some(prov) = provenance {
+        response.extensions_mut().insert(prov);
     }
+    response
 }
 
-fn wrap_chunk(
+fn chat_chunk(
     id: &str,
     created: i64,
     model: &str,
-    frame: OpenAiStreamFrame,
+    delta: openai::ChatDelta,
+    finish_reason: Option<openai::FinishReason>,
 ) -> openai::ChatCompletionChunk {
     openai::ChatCompletionChunk::builder()
         .id(id.to_string())
@@ -482,471 +267,16 @@ fn wrap_chunk(
         .choices(vec![
             openai::ChatStreamChoice::builder()
                 .index(0)
-                .delta(frame.delta)
-                .finish_reason(frame.finish_reason)
+                .delta(delta)
+                .finish_reason(finish_reason)
                 .build(),
         ])
         .build()
 }
 
-fn error_frame(failure: &DecodeFailure) -> serde_json::Value {
-    json!({
-        "error": {
-            "message": failure.to_string(),
-            "type": match failure {
-                DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => "internal_error",
-                _ => "invalid_response",
-            },
-        }
-    })
-}
-
-fn failure_to_json_response(failure: DecodeFailure) -> Response {
-    let status = match failure {
-        DecodeFailure::InternalSequence { .. } => StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
-        _ => StatusCode::BAD_GATEWAY,
-    };
-    let message = failure.to_string();
-    warn!(%message, "openai chat aborted with parser protocol error");
-    super::json_error(status, message)
-}
-
-/// Map executor `StopReason` to the parser's `StopReason`. The parser
-/// uses this in `finish()` to decide whether trailing buffered text is
-/// still being assembled or should be flushed; the mapper consumes the
-/// same value to resolve its terminal `finish_reason`.
-fn map_to_parser_stop(stop: ExecStopReason) -> ParserStopReason {
+fn map_finish_reason(stop: StopReason) -> openai::FinishReason {
     match stop {
-        ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-        ExecStopReason::MaxNewTokens => ParserStopReason::MaxTokens,
-        // Cancelled: behave like a normal end so the parser flushes.
-        ExecStopReason::Cancelled => ParserStopReason::EndOfText,
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod streaming_done_tests {
-    //! Regression tests for the "no `data: [DONE]` after any error
-    //! frame" convention plus the in-band hellas-extension wire shape.
-    //!
-    //! Each error path (transport, timeout, executor failure) is driven
-    //! via a synthetic upstream stream through `build_openai_sse_stream`.
-    //! The generator returns `OpenAiSsePayload` directly, so tests can
-    //! match on variants without inspecting opaque axum `Event`s.
-    //!
-    //! A `[DONE]` after an error frame would tell strict OpenAI
-    //! clients the response was a successful empty completion.
-    //!
-    //! Positive-path coverage asserts:
-    //! - first chunk carries `hellas.commitment` when provenance is
-    //!   provided, and no `hellas` field otherwise;
-    //! - the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (last `data:` before `[DONE]`)
-    //!   carries `hellas.receipt`. With `include_usage=true` that's
-    //!   the trailing usage chunk; without, the finish-reason chunk;
-    //! - error paths NEVER emit `hellas.receipt`;
-    //! - no separate `event: hellas-*` SSE events appear (the
-    //!   `OpenAiSsePayload` enum no longer has variants for them).
-
-    use super::*;
-    use crate::execution::{Outcome, ReceiptArtifact, StopReason as ExecStopReason};
-    use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::PassthroughParser;
-    use futures::StreamExt;
-    use std::time::Duration;
-    use tokio::time::Instant;
-
-    fn make_test_inputs() -> (
-        String,
-        i64,
-        String,
-        u32,
-        Box<dyn IncrementalToolCallParser>,
-        OpenAiStreamMapper,
-    ) {
-        (
-            "chatcmpl-test".into(),
-            0,
-            "test-model".into(),
-            0,
-            Box::new(PassthroughParser),
-            OpenAiStreamMapper::new(|prefix: &str| format!("{prefix}-test")),
-        )
-    }
-
-    fn test_provenance() -> ExecutionProvenance {
-        ExecutionProvenance {
-            commitment_id: [0xab; 32],
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn test_receipt() -> ReceiptArtifact {
-        ReceiptArtifact::from_test_bytes(vec![0xcd; 32])
-    }
-
-    /// Successful upstream: one delta then `Outcome::Completed`. The
-    /// receipt CID lands inside the terminal frame via the gateway's
-    /// `Outcome::Completed` arm.
-    fn happy_upstream(
-        receipt: ReceiptArtifact,
-    ) -> impl futures::Stream<Item = anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>> + Send + 'static {
-        futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Ok(GenerationEvent::Delta("hi".to_string())),
-            Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Completed {
-                total_tokens: 1,
-                stop_reason: ExecStopReason::EndOfSequence,
-                receipt,
-            })),
-        ])
-    }
-
-    /// True iff the payload is a JSON value with an `error` field —
-    /// either an inference-side error frame or a parser-protocol one.
-    fn is_error_frame(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
-        matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) if v.get("error").is_some())
-    }
-
-    fn is_done(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
-        matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Done)
-    }
-
-    fn error_message(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
-        match p {
-            OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) => v
-                .get("error")
-                .and_then(|e| e.get("message"))
-                .and_then(|m| m.as_str()),
-            _ => None,
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// Extract the JSON value out of a `Json` payload variant for
-    /// hellas-field inspection. Panics on non-JSON variants — tests
-    /// pre-filter to skip the trailing `Done`.
-    fn as_json(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> &serde_json::Value {
-        match p {
-            OpenAiSsePayload::Json(v) => v,
-            OpenAiSsePayload::Done => panic!("called as_json on Done payload"),
-        }
-    }
-
-    /// `chunk.hellas.commitment` if present.
-    fn commitment_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
-        as_json(p)
-            .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("commitment"))
-            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
-    }
-
-    /// `chunk.hellas.receipt` if present.
-    fn receipt_of(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> Option<&str> {
-        as_json(p)
-            .get("hellas")
-            .and_then(|h| h.get("receipt"))
-            .and_then(|v| v.as_str())
-    }
-
-    fn has_finish_reason(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
-        as_json(p)
-            .get("choices")
-            .and_then(|c| c.as_array())
-            .and_then(|arr| arr.first())
-            .and_then(|c| c.get("finish_reason"))
-            .map(|v| !v.is_null())
-            .unwrap_or(false)
-    }
-
-    fn is_usage_chunk(p: &OpenAiSsePayload) -> bool {
-        let v = as_json(p);
-        let choices_empty = v
-            .get("choices")
-            .and_then(|c| c.as_array())
-            .map(|arr| arr.is_empty())
-            .unwrap_or(false);
-        let has_usage = v.get("usage").is_some_and(|u| !u.is_null());
-        choices_empty && has_usage
-    }
-
-    /// Drive with an upstream that yields a single transport `Err`.
-    /// Assert: error frame is emitted, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leaks.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn transport_error_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![
-            Err(anyhow::anyhow!("upstream blew up")) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>
-        ]);
-
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            false,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        assert!(
-            payloads.iter().any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
-                && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("upstream blew up"))),
-            "expected error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
-            "must not emit [DONE] after transport error, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        // Error-path fence: no receipt anywhere in the stream.
-        assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "transport error must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-    }
-
-    /// Drive with an upstream that never yields, deadline in the
-    /// past. Assert: timeout error frame, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leak.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn timeout_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now()
-            .checked_sub(Duration::from_secs(1))
-            .unwrap_or_else(Instant::now);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::pending::<anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>>();
-
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            false,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
-                    && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("timed out"))),
-            "expected timeout error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
-            "must not emit [DONE] after timeout, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "timeout must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-    }
-
-    /// Drive with an upstream completing via `Outcome::Failed`.
-    /// Assert: error frame, no `[DONE]`, no receipt leak.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn outcome_failed_emits_error_frame_without_done() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let upstream = futures::stream::iter(vec![Ok(GenerationEvent::Done(Outcome::Failed {
-            position: 0,
-            error: "executor exploded".to_string(),
-        })) as anyhow::Result<GenerationEvent>]);
-
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            false,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            upstream,
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        assert!(
-            payloads.iter().any(|p| is_error_frame(p)
-                && error_message(p).is_some_and(|m| m.contains("executor exploded"))),
-            "expected Outcome::Failed error frame, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            !payloads.iter().any(is_done),
-            "must not emit [DONE] after Outcome::Failed, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-        assert!(
-            payloads
-                .iter()
-                .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-                .all(|p| receipt_of(p).is_none()),
-            "Outcome::Failed must not leak hellas.receipt, got: {payloads:#?}"
-        );
-    }
-
-    /// Happy path with provenance: first chunk carries
-    /// `hellas.commitment`; the SEMANTIC TERMINAL chunk (the one
-    /// just before `[DONE]`) carries `hellas.receipt`; intermediate
-    /// chunks carry no hellas field.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn commitment_on_first_chunk_receipt_on_terminal_chunk() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let prov = test_provenance();
-        let receipt = test_receipt();
-        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
-
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            false,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(prov.clone()),
-            happy_upstream(receipt),
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        // [DONE] always last on success.
-        assert!(matches!(payloads.last(), Some(OpenAiSsePayload::Done)));
-
-        // First chunk has commitment.
-        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(commitment_of(first), Some("ab".repeat(32).as_str()));
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(first), None);
-
-        // Terminal data event = last payload before Done.
-        let json_payloads: Vec<&OpenAiSsePayload> = payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-            .collect();
-        let terminal = json_payloads.last().expect("at least one json chunk");
-        assert!(
-            has_finish_reason(terminal),
-            "without include_usage, terminal chunk must carry finish_reason: {terminal:?}"
-        );
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(terminal), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
-
-        // Receipt appears EXACTLY once across the whole stream.
-        let receipts: Vec<_> = json_payloads.iter().filter_map(|p| receipt_of(p)).collect();
-        assert_eq!(receipts.len(), 1, "exactly one receipt: {receipts:?}");
-    }
-
-    /// Happy path WITHOUT provenance: first chunk has no hellas
-    /// field at all; receipt still rides the terminal chunk because
-    /// it's known regardless of whether commitment was set.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn no_provenance_means_no_commitment_field() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-        let receipt = test_receipt();
-        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
-
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            false,
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            None,
-            happy_upstream(receipt),
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let first = payloads.first().expect("non-empty");
-        assert_eq!(commitment_of(first), None);
-        // The first chunk's outer object must have no `hellas` key
-        // at all (skip_serializing_if applied to an empty HellasExt).
-        assert!(
-            as_json(first).get("hellas").is_none(),
-            "no provenance → no `hellas` field on first chunk: {first:?}"
-        );
-
-        let json_last = payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-            .last()
-            .unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(json_last), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
-    }
-
-    /// `include_usage=true`: receipt rides the trailing usage chunk
-    /// (semantic terminal in this mode), NOT the finish-reason chunk.
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn include_usage_routes_receipt_to_usage_chunk() {
-        let (id, created, model, prompt_tokens, parser, mapper) = make_test_inputs();
-        let deadline = Instant::now() + Duration::from_secs(60);
-
-        let receipt = test_receipt();
-        let expected_receipt = receipt.encoded();
-        let payloads: Vec<OpenAiSsePayload> = build_openai_sse_stream(
-            id,
-            created,
-            model,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            deadline,
-            true, // include_usage
-            parser,
-            mapper,
-            Some(test_provenance()),
-            happy_upstream(receipt),
-        )
-        .collect()
-        .await;
-
-        let json_payloads: Vec<&OpenAiSsePayload> = payloads
-            .iter()
-            .filter(|p| matches!(p, OpenAiSsePayload::Json(_)))
-            .collect();
-
-        // Find the usage chunk and the finish-reason chunk.
-        let usage = json_payloads
-            .iter()
-            .find(|p| is_usage_chunk(p))
-            .expect("include_usage emits a usage chunk");
-        let finish = json_payloads
-            .iter()
-            .find(|p| has_finish_reason(p))
-            .expect("finish-reason chunk always emitted on success");
-
-        // Usage chunk is the terminal event and carries the receipt.
-        assert_eq!(receipt_of(usage), Some(expected_receipt.as_str()));
-        // Finish-reason chunk is NO LONGER the terminal event when
-        // usage is enabled — it must NOT carry the receipt.
-        assert_eq!(
-            receipt_of(finish),
-            None,
-            "with include_usage, finish-reason chunk must not carry receipt; got {finish:?}"
-        );
-
-        // Usage chunk is positioned just before [DONE].
-        assert!(matches!(payloads.last(), Some(OpenAiSsePayload::Done)));
-        let last_json = json_payloads.last().unwrap();
-        assert!(
-            is_usage_chunk(last_json),
-            "with include_usage the last data event is the usage chunk: {last_json:?}"
-        );
+        StopReason::EndOfSequence | StopReason::Cancelled => openai::FinishReason::Stop,
+        StopReason::MaxNewTokens => openai::FinishReason::Length,
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index b3acc3c..3df2d68 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ use axum::Json;
 use axum::body::Bytes;
 use axum::extract::State;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
-use catgrad_llm::types::{openai, plain};
+use chatgrad::types::{openai, plain};
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use serde_json::json;
 use std::sync::Arc;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
index 32ab797..36332dd 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/state.rs
@@ -9,15 +9,14 @@ use async_stream::try_stream;
 use axum::http::StatusCode;
 use axum::response::{IntoResponse, Response};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
-use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
-use catgrad_llm::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
+use chatgrad::PreparedPrompt;
+use chatgrad::types::Message;
+use chatgrad::types::{anthropic, openai, plain};
 use futures::Stream;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::Executor;
-use hellas_rpc::model::{ModelAssets, ModelAssetsError};
+use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
@@ -62,13 +61,6 @@ pub(super) struct PreparedGeneration {
     pub(super) provenance: Option<ExecutionProvenance>,
     pub(super) prompt_tokens: u32,
     pub(super) stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-    /// Bound chat-turn for chat surfaces (OpenAI / Anthropic). `None`
-    /// for the plain completion endpoint, which has no chat template
-    /// and no tool contract — see the P6 implementation contract in
-    /// the project plan. Chat surfaces use `chat_turn.make_parser()`
-    /// to drive the wire-event mapping; plain surface streams text
-    /// passthrough.
-    pub(super) chat_turn: Option<ChatTurn>,
     pub(super) assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
     pub(super) inference_timeout: Duration,
 }
@@ -206,15 +198,13 @@ impl GatewayState {
     /// Drive the executor quote step and assemble a `PreparedGeneration`
     /// from already-prepared inputs. Surface-specific assembly
     /// (`prepare_openai` / `prepare_anthropic` / `prepare_plain`)
-    /// produces the `PreparedPrompt` (and, for chat surfaces, the
-    /// `ChatTurn`) before calling here.
+    /// produces the `PreparedPrompt` before calling here.
     async fn finalize_generation(
         &self,
         model: String,
         assets: Arc<ModelAssets>,
         prepared_prompt: PreparedPrompt,
         max_tokens: u32,
-        chat_turn: Option<ChatTurn>,
         prepare_error: &str,
     ) -> Result<PreparedGeneration, HttpError> {
         let prompt_tokens = prepared_prompt.input_ids.len() as u32;
@@ -243,7 +233,6 @@ impl GatewayState {
             provenance,
             prompt_tokens,
             stop_token_ids,
-            chat_turn,
             inference_timeout: self.inference_timeout,
         })
     }
@@ -257,29 +246,22 @@ impl GatewayState {
         let enable_thinking = req
             .reasoning_effort
             .is_some_and(openai::ReasoningEffort::enables_thinking);
-        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools(req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]))
-            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
-            })?;
         let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
         let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
         })?;
-        let chat_turn = assets
-            .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions { enable_thinking })
-            .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
-        let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
-        })?;
+        let prepared_prompt = assets
+            .prepare_chat_with_options(&messages, req.tools.as_deref(), enable_thinking)
+            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+            })?;
         self.finalize_generation(
             model,
             assets,
             prepared_prompt,
             max_tokens,
-            Some(chat_turn),
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
         )
         .await
@@ -293,29 +275,22 @@ impl GatewayState {
             .into_iter()
             .map(Message::from)
             .collect::<Vec<_>>();
-        let tools_dir = ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools(req.tools.as_deref().unwrap_or(&[]))
-            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
-                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-                message: format!("Invalid tool definitions: {err}"),
-            })?;
         let model = self.resolve_model(&req.model);
         let assets = self.model_assets(&model).await.map_err(|err| HttpError {
             status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
             message: format!("Failed to load local model assets for `{model}`: {err}"),
         })?;
-        let chat_turn = assets
-            .chat_turn(tools_dir, ChatOptions::default())
-            .map_err(classify_chat_turn_error)?;
-        let prepared_prompt = chat_turn.render(&messages).map_err(|err| HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
-        })?;
+        let prepared_prompt = assets
+            .prepare_chat_with_options(&messages, req.tools.as_deref(), false)
+            .map_err(|err| HttpError {
+                status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
+                message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {err}"),
+            })?;
         self.finalize_generation(
             model,
             assets,
             prepared_prompt,
             req.max_tokens,
-            Some(chat_turn),
             "Failed to prepare chat request",
         )
         .await
@@ -344,30 +319,12 @@ impl GatewayState {
             assets,
             prepared_prompt,
             max_tokens,
-            None,
             "Failed to prepare completion prompt",
         )
         .await
     }
 }
 
-/// Map a `ModelAssets::chat_turn` failure to an HTTP status. Bad
-/// schemas and unsupported-tool-arch are **request errors** (400):
-/// the model never got to fail. Other failures (chat template
-/// missing, etc.) are also request-shaped here.
-fn classify_chat_turn_error(err: ModelAssetsError) -> HttpError {
-    match err {
-        ModelAssetsError::ChatTurnConfig(inner) => HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: inner.to_string(),
-        },
-        other => HttpError {
-            status: StatusCode::BAD_REQUEST,
-            message: format!("Failed to prepare chat request: {other}"),
-        },
-    }
-}
-
 impl PreparedGeneration {
     /// Drive the execution to completion as a stream of `GenerationEvent`s.
     ///
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
index b2aec0c..0aff26d 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/llm.rs
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ use crate::execution::{
 };
 use crate::text_output::TextOutputDecoder;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::types::{Message, openai::ChatMessage};
+use chatgrad::types::{Message, openai::ChatMessage};
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 0e796dd..13eae84 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -33,17 +33,15 @@ use anyhow::{Context, anyhow, bail};
 use async_stream::try_stream;
 use base64::Engine;
 use base64::engine::general_purpose::URL_SAFE_NO_PAD;
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::PreparedPrompt;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::TextReceipt;
+use chatgrad::PreparedPrompt;
 use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_core::{
-    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest as CoreOpaqueRequest,
+    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest as CoreOpaqueRequest,
     ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_delivery,
     verify_receipt,
 };
@@ -182,12 +180,13 @@ pub enum Outcome {
 /// Verified signed receipt envelope bytes as delivered by the executor.
 ///
 /// The gateway exposes these bytes directly as `hellas.receipt`. Symbolic
-/// callers that need catgrad's `TextReceipt` CID can project it from the
-/// verified envelope, but that CID is not the universal receipt identity.
+/// callers that need the symbolic evidence digest can project it from
+/// the verified envelope, but that digest is not the universal receipt
+/// identity.
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
 pub struct ReceiptArtifact {
     dag_cbor: Vec<u8>,
-    symbolic_text_receipt_cid: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
+    symbolic_text_artifact: Option<Digest>,
 }
 
 impl ReceiptArtifact {
@@ -201,22 +200,20 @@ impl ReceiptArtifact {
         URL_SAFE_NO_PAD.encode(&self.dag_cbor)
     }
 
-    pub fn symbolic_text_receipt_cid(&self) -> Option<Cid<TextReceipt>> {
-        self.symbolic_text_receipt_cid
+    pub fn symbolic_text_artifact(&self) -> Option<Digest> {
+        self.symbolic_text_artifact
     }
 
     fn from_verified_core(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>, core: &CoreReceiptEnvelope) -> Self {
-        let symbolic_text_receipt_cid = match core {
+        let symbolic_text_artifact = match core {
             CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => match receipt.evidence() {
-                SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(digest) => {
-                    Some(Cid::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes()))
-                }
+                SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(digest) => Some(*digest),
             },
             CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_) => None,
         };
         Self {
             dag_cbor,
-            symbolic_text_receipt_cid,
+            symbolic_text_artifact,
         }
     }
 
@@ -224,7 +221,7 @@ impl ReceiptArtifact {
     pub(crate) fn from_test_bytes(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>) -> Self {
         Self {
             dag_cbor,
-            symbolic_text_receipt_cid: None,
+            symbolic_text_artifact: None,
         }
     }
 }
@@ -490,10 +487,12 @@ impl PreparedExecution {
 /// as stream-level errors (not Outcome::Failed) — they're also unverified
 /// situations but distinguished for diagnostics.
 async fn verify_shadow(primary: Outcome, shadow: PreparedRoute) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
-    let primary_cid = match &primary {
-        Outcome::Completed { receipt, .. } => receipt
-            .symbolic_text_receipt_cid()
-            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("primary symbolic execution did not produce TextReceipt CID"))?,
+    let primary_digest = match &primary {
+        Outcome::Completed { receipt, .. } => {
+            receipt.symbolic_text_artifact().ok_or_else(|| {
+                anyhow!("primary symbolic execution did not produce symbolic artifact digest")
+            })?
+        }
         Outcome::Failed { .. } => return Ok(primary),
     };
 
@@ -503,16 +502,16 @@ async fn verify_shadow(primary: Outcome, shadow: PreparedRoute) -> anyhow::Resul
             receipt: shadow_receipt,
             ..
         } => {
-            let shadow_cid = shadow_receipt.symbolic_text_receipt_cid().ok_or_else(|| {
-                anyhow!("shadow symbolic execution did not produce TextReceipt CID")
+            let shadow_digest = shadow_receipt.symbolic_text_artifact().ok_or_else(|| {
+                anyhow!("shadow symbolic execution did not produce symbolic artifact digest")
             })?;
-            if primary_cid == shadow_cid {
+            if primary_digest == shadow_digest {
                 Ok(primary)
             } else {
                 Ok(Outcome::Failed {
                     position: primary.position(),
                     error: format!(
-                        "verify mismatch: primary receipt {primary_cid} ≠ shadow receipt {shadow_cid}"
+                        "verify mismatch: primary symbolic artifact {primary_digest} != shadow symbolic artifact {shadow_digest}"
                     ),
                 })
             }
@@ -1039,7 +1038,7 @@ fn convert_opaque_wire_event(
 
 fn parse_finished(finished: pb::WorkFinished) -> anyhow::Result<Outcome> {
     let receipt = ReceiptArtifact::from_pb(finished.receipt)?;
-    if receipt.symbolic_text_receipt_cid().is_none() {
+    if receipt.symbolic_text_artifact().is_none() {
         bail!("symbolic execution returned an opaque receipt");
     }
     let stop_reason = stop_reason_from_pb(finished.status)?;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index e311705..a745fce 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ mod metrics;
 mod text_output;
 mod tracing_config;
 
-/// `clap` value parser for `--dtype`. Accepts `f32`, `f16`, `bf16`. Rejects
-/// `u32`, which is the catgrad token-tensor dtype, never a model dtype.
+/// `clap` value parser for `--dtype`. Accepts model floating-point dtypes.
+/// Rejects `u32`, which is the catgrad token-tensor dtype, never a model dtype.
 fn parse_model_dtype(s: &str) -> Result<Dtype, String> {
     let dtype = Dtype::from_str(s)?;
     match dtype {
-        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::F16 | Dtype::BF16 => Ok(dtype),
-        Dtype::U32 => Err("model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string()),
+        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::F16 | Dtype::BF16 | Dtype::F8 => Ok(dtype),
+        Dtype::U32 => Err("model dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string()),
     }
 }
 
diff --git a/crates/core/src/digest.rs b/crates/core/src/digest.rs
index 6681cae..cfb5a91 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/digest.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/digest.rs
@@ -50,6 +50,15 @@ impl fmt::Debug for Digest {
     }
 }
 
+impl fmt::Display for Digest {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        for byte in &self.0 {
+            write!(f, "{byte:02x}")?;
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
 impl Serialize for Digest {
     fn serialize<S>(&self, serializer: S) -> Result<S::Ok, S::Error>
     where
diff --git a/crates/core/src/lib.rs b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
index d8fe99e..7fcdafc 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
@@ -18,10 +18,7 @@ pub use receipt::{
 };
 pub use scheme::{CommitmentScheme, EvidencedScheme};
 pub use schemes::opaque::{Opaque, OpaqueRequest};
-pub use schemes::symbolic::{
-    Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicPolicy,
-    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
-};
+pub use schemes::symbolic::{Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest};
 pub use signature::{
     ProducerId, ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, Signature, SignatureError, SignatureKind,
 };
diff --git a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
index 256f79e..525bc94 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
@@ -406,20 +406,17 @@ pub enum VerifyError {
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
-    use crate::{Digest, JsonBytes, SymbolicPolicy, SymbolicStepRequest};
+    use crate::{Digest, JsonBytes};
 
     fn symbolic_request() -> SymbolicRequest {
-        SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
-            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes([4; 32]),
-            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([5; 32]),
-            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes([6; 32]),
-            policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(16, vec![7, 8]),
-        })
+        SymbolicRequest {
+            text_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([4; 32]),
+        }
     }
 
     fn symbolic_output() -> SymbolicOutput {
         SymbolicOutput {
-            text_receipt_cid: Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]),
+            text_artifact_cid: Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]),
         }
     }
 
@@ -449,7 +446,7 @@ mod tests {
         let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
         let request = symbolic_request();
         let output = symbolic_output();
-        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]));
+        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]));
         let receipt =
             SignedEvidenceReceipt::<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence>::sign_symbolic(
                 &request, &output, evidence, &key,
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
index 585a087..4ae4dac 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
@@ -1,63 +1,22 @@
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
-use crate::{
-    Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, Digest, EvidencedScheme, SchemeId, tags,
-};
+use crate::{Commitment, CommitmentScheme, Digest, EvidencedScheme, SchemeId};
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub enum SymbolicRequest {
-    Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest),
-    Step(SymbolicStepRequest),
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SymbolicGenesisRequest {
-    pub binding_cid: Digest,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SymbolicStepRequest {
-    pub binding_cid: Digest,
-    pub previous_execution_cid: Digest,
-    pub input_tokens_cid: Digest,
-    pub policy: SymbolicPolicy,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SymbolicPolicy {
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    pub stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>,
-}
-
-impl SymbolicPolicy {
-    pub fn new(max_new_tokens: u32, mut stop_token_ids: Vec<i32>) -> Self {
-        stop_token_ids.sort_unstable();
-        stop_token_ids.dedup();
-        Self {
-            max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids,
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn encode(&self, encoder: &mut DagCborEncoder) {
-        encoder.array(3);
-        encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_POLICY_V1);
-        encoder.u64(self.max_new_tokens as u64);
-        encoder.array(self.stop_token_ids.len() as u64);
-        for token in &self.stop_token_ids {
-            encoder.i64(*token as i64);
-        }
-    }
+pub struct SymbolicRequest {
+    /// catnix InputId<TextExecution>.
+    pub text_execution_cid: Digest,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct SymbolicOutput {
-    pub text_receipt_cid: Digest,
+    /// catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>.
+    pub text_artifact_cid: Digest,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub enum SymbolicEvidence {
-    TextReceiptCid(Digest),
+    TextArtifactCid(Digest),
 }
 
 pub struct Symbolic;
@@ -69,11 +28,11 @@ impl CommitmentScheme for Symbolic {
     const SCHEME: SchemeId = SchemeId::Symbolic;
 
     fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::request_bytes(request))
+        Commitment::from_digest(request.text_execution_cid)
     }
 
     fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_digest(output.text_receipt_cid)
+        Commitment::from_digest(output.text_artifact_cid)
     }
 }
 
@@ -82,34 +41,7 @@ impl EvidencedScheme for Symbolic {
 
     fn commit_evidence(evidence: &Self::Evidence) -> Commitment {
         match evidence {
-            SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(cid) => Commitment::from_digest(*cid),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-impl Symbolic {
-    /// Canonical request bytes matching catgrad-llm `TextExecution`.
-    ///
-    /// This preserves the important invariant that a symbolic request
-    /// commitment is the same 32-byte BLAKE3 address as the corresponding
-    /// `Cid<TextExecution>` artifact.
-    pub fn request_bytes(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<u8> {
-        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
-        match request {
-            SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
-                encoder.array(2);
-                encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_GENESIS_V1);
-                encoder.bytes(genesis.binding_cid.as_bytes());
-            }
-            SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
-                encoder.array(5);
-                encoder.str(tags::SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_STEP_V1);
-                encoder.bytes(step.binding_cid.as_bytes());
-                encoder.bytes(step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes());
-                encoder.bytes(step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes());
-                step.policy.encode(&mut encoder);
-            }
+            SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(cid) => Commitment::from_digest(*cid),
         }
-        encoder.into_bytes()
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/tags.rs b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
index e137979..894acec 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/tags.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,6 @@ pub const HASH_TUPLE_V1: &str = "hellas.hash_tuple.v1";
 pub const RECEIPT_SIGNATURE_V1: &str = "hellas.commitment.receipt.v1";
 pub const PRODUCER_ID_V1: &str = "hellas.producer_id.v1";
 
-pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_GENESIS_V1: &str = "hellas.text_execution.genesis.v1";
-pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_EXECUTION_STEP_V1: &str = "hellas.text_execution.step.v1";
-pub const SYMBOLIC_TEXT_POLICY_V1: &str = "hellas.text_policy.v1";
 pub const OPAQUE_REQUEST_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.request.v1";
 pub const OPAQUE_RESULT_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.result.v1";
 pub const RECEIPT_BODY_V1: &str = "hellas.receipt.body.v1";
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 05f55c4..65e1e52 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ tonic = { workspace = true }
 tracing = { workspace = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
+chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
+catnix.workspace = true
 hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
 iroh-blobs = { workspace = true }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 74c30cf..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,453 +0,0 @@
-//! Content-addressed artifact boundary for symbolic execution.
-//!
-//! Symbolic protocol requests name only CIDs. This module is the executor-local
-//! boundary that verifies bytes against those CIDs before any future resolver
-//! (iroh-blobs, local disk, HTTP, etc.) hands them to catgrad.
-
-use std::collections::{BTreeMap, HashMap};
-use std::fmt;
-use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
-
-use catgrad::category::core::{Dtype, Shape};
-use hellas_core::Digest;
-#[cfg(test)]
-use hellas_core::SymbolicRequest;
-use iroh_blobs::Hash as IrohBlobHash;
-use serde::Deserialize;
-
-const PROGRAM_BINDING_SCHEMA: &str = "hellas.program_binding.v1";
-const TENSOR_SCHEMA: &str = "hellas.tensor.v1";
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash)]
-pub(crate) struct ArtifactId(Digest);
-
-impl ArtifactId {
-    pub(crate) const fn from_digest(digest: Digest) -> Self {
-        Self(digest)
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn from_bytes(bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
-        Self(Digest::hash(bytes))
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub(crate) const fn digest(self) -> Digest {
-        self.0
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
-        self.0.as_bytes()
-    }
-
-    #[allow(dead_code)]
-    pub(crate) fn to_iroh_hash(self) -> IrohBlobHash {
-        IrohBlobHash::from_bytes(self.0.into_bytes())
-    }
-
-    #[allow(dead_code)]
-    pub(crate) fn from_iroh_hash(hash: IrohBlobHash) -> Self {
-        Self(Digest::from_bytes(*hash.as_bytes()))
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Debug for ArtifactId {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        fmt::Display::fmt(self, f)
-    }
-}
-
-impl fmt::Display for ArtifactId {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        for byte in self.0.as_bytes() {
-            write!(f, "{byte:02x}")?;
-        }
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
-pub(crate) struct Artifact {
-    id: ArtifactId,
-    bytes: Arc<[u8]>,
-}
-
-impl Artifact {
-    pub(crate) fn from_verified_bytes(
-        expected: ArtifactId,
-        bytes: impl Into<Vec<u8>>,
-    ) -> Result<Self, ArtifactError> {
-        let bytes = bytes.into();
-        let actual = ArtifactId::from_bytes(&bytes);
-        if actual != expected {
-            return Err(ArtifactError::HashMismatch { expected, actual });
-        }
-        Ok(Self {
-            id: expected,
-            bytes: Arc::from(bytes.into_boxed_slice()),
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) const fn id(&self) -> ArtifactId {
-        self.id
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn bytes(&self) -> &[u8] {
-        &self.bytes
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, thiserror::Error)]
-pub(crate) enum ArtifactError {
-    #[error("artifact {id} is missing")]
-    Missing { id: ArtifactId },
-    #[error("artifact hash mismatch: expected {expected}, got {actual}")]
-    HashMismatch {
-        expected: ArtifactId,
-        actual: ArtifactId,
-    },
-    #[error("artifact store error: {0}")]
-    Store(String),
-    #[error("invalid artifact {id}: {reason}")]
-    Invalid { id: ArtifactId, reason: String },
-}
-
-pub(crate) trait ArtifactResolver: Send + Sync {
-    fn resolve(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<Artifact, ArtifactError>;
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Default)]
-pub(crate) struct InMemoryArtifactStore {
-    inner: Arc<Mutex<HashMap<ArtifactId, Arc<[u8]>>>>,
-}
-
-impl InMemoryArtifactStore {
-    pub(crate) fn insert_verified_bytes(
-        &self,
-        expected: ArtifactId,
-        bytes: impl Into<Vec<u8>>,
-    ) -> Result<ArtifactId, ArtifactError> {
-        let artifact = Artifact::from_verified_bytes(expected, bytes)?;
-        let mut inner = self
-            .inner
-            .lock()
-            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
-        inner.insert(artifact.id, artifact.bytes);
-        Ok(expected)
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn contains(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<bool, ArtifactError> {
-        let inner = self
-            .inner
-            .lock()
-            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
-        Ok(inner.contains_key(&id))
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub(crate) fn missing_for_symbolic_request(
-        &self,
-        request: &SymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ArtifactError> {
-        let mut missing = Vec::new();
-        for id in symbolic_request_artifacts(request) {
-            if !self.contains(id)? {
-                missing.push(id);
-            }
-        }
-        Ok(missing)
-    }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub(crate) fn missing_for_symbolic_request_transitive(
-        &self,
-        request: &SymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ArtifactError> {
-        use std::collections::BTreeSet;
-
-        let mut required = BTreeSet::new();
-        for id in symbolic_request_artifacts(request) {
-            required.insert(id);
-        }
-
-        for binding_id in symbolic_request_binding_artifacts(request) {
-            let Ok(binding_artifact) = self.resolve(binding_id) else {
-                continue;
-            };
-            let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)?;
-            required.insert(binding.program);
-            required.extend(binding.parameters.values().copied());
-        }
-
-        let mut missing = Vec::new();
-        for id in required {
-            if !self.contains(id)? {
-                missing.push(id);
-            }
-        }
-        Ok(missing)
-    }
-}
-
-impl ArtifactResolver for InMemoryArtifactStore {
-    fn resolve(&self, id: ArtifactId) -> Result<Artifact, ArtifactError> {
-        let inner = self
-            .inner
-            .lock()
-            .map_err(|_| ArtifactError::Store("artifact store lock poisoned".to_string()))?;
-        let bytes = inner
-            .get(&id)
-            .cloned()
-            .ok_or(ArtifactError::Missing { id })?;
-        Ok(Artifact { id, bytes })
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_artifacts(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<ArtifactId> {
-    use std::collections::BTreeSet;
-
-    let mut ids = BTreeSet::new();
-    match request {
-        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
-            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(genesis.binding_cid));
-        }
-        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
-            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
-            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid));
-        }
-    }
-    ids.into_iter().collect()
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-fn symbolic_request_binding_artifacts(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> Vec<ArtifactId> {
-    use std::collections::BTreeSet;
-
-    let mut ids = BTreeSet::new();
-    match request {
-        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
-            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(genesis.binding_cid));
-        }
-        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => {
-            ids.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
-        }
-    }
-    ids.into_iter().collect()
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct ProgramBindingArtifact {
-    pub(crate) program: ArtifactId,
-    pub(crate) parameters: BTreeMap<String, ArtifactId>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct TensorArtifact {
-    pub(crate) dtype: Dtype,
-    pub(crate) shape: Shape,
-    pub(crate) data: Vec<u8>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Deserialize)]
-struct ProgramBindingWire(
-    String,
-    #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>,
-    Vec<ProgramBindingParameterWire>,
-);
-
-#[derive(Deserialize)]
-struct ProgramBindingParameterWire(String, #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>);
-
-#[derive(Deserialize)]
-struct TensorWire(
-    String,
-    String,
-    Vec<u64>,
-    #[serde(with = "serde_bytes")] Vec<u8>,
-);
-
-pub(crate) fn decode_program_binding_artifact(
-    artifact: &Artifact,
-) -> Result<ProgramBindingArtifact, ArtifactError> {
-    let ProgramBindingWire(schema, program, parameters) =
-        serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(artifact.bytes()).map_err(|error| {
-            ArtifactError::Invalid {
-                id: artifact.id(),
-                reason: format!("invalid program binding DAG-CBOR: {error}"),
-            }
-        })?;
-    if schema != PROGRAM_BINDING_SCHEMA {
-        return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
-            id: artifact.id(),
-            reason: format!("unknown program binding schema {schema:?}"),
-        });
-    }
-    let program = artifact_id_from_wire_cid(artifact.id(), "program", program)?;
-    let mut parameter_map = BTreeMap::new();
-    for ProgramBindingParameterWire(path, tensor) in parameters {
-        let tensor = artifact_id_from_wire_cid(artifact.id(), "parameter tensor", tensor)?;
-        if parameter_map.insert(path.clone(), tensor).is_some() {
-            return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
-                id: artifact.id(),
-                reason: format!("duplicate parameter path {path:?}"),
-            });
-        }
-    }
-    Ok(ProgramBindingArtifact {
-        program,
-        parameters: parameter_map,
-    })
-}
-
-pub(crate) fn decode_tensor_artifact(artifact: &Artifact) -> Result<TensorArtifact, ArtifactError> {
-    let TensorWire(schema, dtype, shape, data) = serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(artifact.bytes())
-        .map_err(|error| ArtifactError::Invalid {
-        id: artifact.id(),
-        reason: format!("invalid tensor DAG-CBOR: {error}"),
-    })?;
-    if schema != TENSOR_SCHEMA {
-        return Err(ArtifactError::Invalid {
-            id: artifact.id(),
-            reason: format!("unknown tensor schema {schema:?}"),
-        });
-    }
-    let dtype = dtype.parse().map_err(|reason| ArtifactError::Invalid {
-        id: artifact.id(),
-        reason,
-    })?;
-    let shape = shape
-        .into_iter()
-        .map(|dim| {
-            usize::try_from(dim).map_err(|error| ArtifactError::Invalid {
-                id: artifact.id(),
-                reason: format!("tensor dimension {dim} does not fit usize: {error}"),
-            })
-        })
-        .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-    Ok(TensorArtifact {
-        dtype,
-        shape: Shape(shape),
-        data,
-    })
-}
-
-fn artifact_id_from_wire_cid(
-    source: ArtifactId,
-    field: &str,
-    bytes: Vec<u8>,
-) -> Result<ArtifactId, ArtifactError> {
-    let digest = bytes
-        .try_into()
-        .map_err(|bytes: Vec<u8>| ArtifactError::Invalid {
-            id: source,
-            reason: format!("{field} CID must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()),
-        })?;
-    Ok(ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes(digest)))
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use catgrad::cid::{Cid, Tensor, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
-    use catgrad::path::path;
-    use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-    use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding};
-    use hellas_core::{SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicStepRequest};
-
-    #[test]
-    fn artifact_id_matches_iroh_blob_hash() {
-        let bytes = b"canonical artifact bytes";
-        let id = ArtifactId::from_bytes(bytes);
-        let iroh = IrohBlobHash::new(bytes);
-
-        assert_eq!(id.to_iroh_hash(), iroh);
-        assert_eq!(ArtifactId::from_iroh_hash(iroh), id);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn store_rejects_hash_mismatches() {
-        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
-        let expected = ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([1; 32]));
-        let err = store
-            .insert_verified_bytes(expected, b"not those bytes".to_vec())
-            .expect_err("hash mismatch should be rejected");
-
-        assert!(matches!(err, ArtifactError::HashMismatch { .. }));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn symbolic_artifact_list_is_deduplicated() {
-        let request = SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
-            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes([1; 32]),
-            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([2; 32]),
-            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes([3; 32]),
-            policy: hellas_core::SymbolicPolicy::new(4, vec![1, 2]),
-        });
-
-        let ids = symbolic_request_artifacts(&request);
-        assert_eq!(ids.len(), 2);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn missing_for_symbolic_request_reports_absent_cids() {
-        let present = Digest::hash(b"present");
-        let missing = Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]);
-        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
-        store
-            .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_digest(present), b"present".to_vec())
-            .unwrap();
-
-        let request = SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
-            binding_cid: missing,
-        });
-
-        assert_eq!(
-            store.missing_for_symbolic_request(&request).unwrap(),
-            vec![ArtifactId::from_digest(missing)]
-        );
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn transitive_missing_includes_program_and_parameter_cids_from_binding() {
-        let mut parameters = BTreeMap::new();
-        let parameter = Cid::<Tensor>::from_bytes([3; 32]);
-        parameters.insert(path(vec!["layer", "weight"]).unwrap(), parameter);
-        let binding = ProgramBinding::new(Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([2; 32]), parameters);
-        let binding_bytes = binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes();
-        let binding_id = ArtifactId::from_bytes(&binding_bytes);
-        let store = InMemoryArtifactStore::default();
-        store
-            .insert_verified_bytes(binding_id, binding_bytes)
-            .expect("binding insert");
-
-        let request = SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
-            binding_cid: binding_id.digest(),
-        });
-        let missing = store
-            .missing_for_symbolic_request_transitive(&request)
-            .expect("transitive lookup");
-
-        assert_eq!(
-            missing,
-            vec![
-                ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([2; 32])),
-                ArtifactId::from_digest(Digest::from_bytes([3; 32])),
-            ]
-        );
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn decode_tensor_artifact_reads_canonical_tensor_blob() {
-        let mut raw = Vec::new();
-        raw.extend_from_slice(&7_u32.to_le_bytes());
-        raw.extend_from_slice(&9_u32.to_le_bytes());
-        let bytes = tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(Dtype::U32, &Shape(vec![1, 2]), &raw);
-        let artifact = Artifact::from_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&bytes), bytes)
-            .expect("verified tensor");
-
-        let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&artifact).expect("decode tensor");
-        assert_eq!(tensor.dtype, Dtype::U32);
-        assert_eq!(tensor.shape, Shape(vec![1, 2]));
-        assert_eq!(tensor.data, raw);
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 97f381e..c13d3b9 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -38,19 +38,15 @@ impl Executor {
         match quote.kind {
             QuoteKind::Symbolic {
                 symbolic_request,
+                locator,
                 invocation,
-                execution,
-                start,
             } => {
                 let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
-                    commitment_id: *start.commitment_id.as_bytes(),
+                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes(),
                 };
 
                 let stat_prompt = invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
-                let stat_cached_output = start
-                    .cached
-                    .as_ref()
-                    .map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len() as u64);
+                let stat_cached_output = 0;
 
                 let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
                 let execution_id = new_execution_id();
@@ -59,9 +55,8 @@ impl Executor {
                     execution_id: execution_id.clone(),
                     model_id: model_id.clone(),
                     symbolic_request,
+                    locator,
                     invocation,
-                    execution,
-                    start: start.clone(),
                     stream_batch_size,
                     accepted_at: Instant::now(),
                     cancel: CancellationToken::new(),
@@ -97,7 +92,6 @@ impl Executor {
                 info!(
                     %execution_id,
                     request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
-                    commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
                     queued,
                     queue_len = self.pending_executions.len(),
                     "accepted symbolic execution"
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index ea783e3..be8db66 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -1,14 +1,9 @@
 mod execution;
 mod quote;
 
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests;
-
-use crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore;
 use crate::backend;
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
-use crate::programs;
-use crate::state::ExecutorState;
+use crate::state::{ExecutorState, LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator};
 use crate::worker::{ExecuteJob, ExecuteWorker};
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
@@ -26,12 +21,7 @@ pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) store: ExecutorState,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
-    pub(super) artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore,
-    pub(super) symbolic_contexts: HashMap<
-        catgrad::cid::Cid<catgrad::runtime::ProgramBinding>,
-        Arc<programs::ExecutionContext>,
-    >,
-    pub(super) programs: programs::Cache,
+    pub(super) models: HashMap<ModelLocator, LocalModelStatus>,
     pub(super) worker: ExecuteWorker,
     pub(super) execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     pub(super) metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
@@ -94,7 +84,7 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 
     pub fn spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
-        download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        _download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
         execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
         queue_capacity: usize,
         supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
@@ -112,9 +102,7 @@ impl Executor {
             store: ExecutorState::new(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
-            artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore::default(),
-            symbolic_contexts: HashMap::new(),
-            programs: programs::Cache::new(download_policy),
+            models: HashMap::new(),
             worker: ExecuteWorker::spawn(tx.clone()),
             execute_policy,
             metrics,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 79bd94b..24a8ec2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,25 +1,14 @@
-use crate::artifacts::{
-    ArtifactId, ArtifactResolver, ProgramBindingArtifact, TensorArtifact,
-    decode_program_binding_artifact, decode_tensor_artifact,
-};
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::inputs::{EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Status, is_cached_locally};
-use crate::programs::ExecutionContext;
+use crate::executor::TicketOutcome;
 use crate::state::{
-    Invocation, QuoteKind, QuotePlan, QuoteRecord, symbolic_request_from_pb,
-    symbolic_request_from_text_execution, symbolic_request_to_pb,
+    LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator, QuoteKind, QuotePlan, QuoteRecord, model_spec,
+    resolve_accept_dtypes, symbolic_request_from_pb, symbolic_request_to_pb,
 };
-use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
-use catgrad::cid::{Cid, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
-use catgrad::interpreter::{self, TaggedTensor};
-use catgrad::path::Path;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextPolicy, TextReceipt};
-use catgrad_llm::types;
+use catnix::{InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
+use chatgrad::types;
 use hellas_core::{
     CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
-    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
+    SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple,
 };
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
@@ -32,92 +21,64 @@ use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
-use std::collections::{BTreeMap, BTreeSet};
-use std::str::FromStr;
-use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::Executor;
-use crate::executor::TicketOutcome;
 
 const STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT: u64 = 1000;
 const QUOTE_TTL: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 
-/// Lower-case `Dtype` rendering used in wire fields so callers don't pay
-/// the `Debug` impl's upper-case quirk (`F32` etc.).
 fn dtype_to_wire(dtype: Dtype) -> String {
     match dtype {
         Dtype::F32 => "f32".to_string(),
         Dtype::F16 => "f16".to_string(),
         Dtype::BF16 => "bf16".to_string(),
+        Dtype::F8 => "f8".to_string(),
         Dtype::U32 => "u32".to_string(),
     }
 }
 
 impl Executor {
-    /// Resolve a client-supplied dtype preference list against this
-    /// executor's `supported_dtypes`. The first entry of `prefs` that this
-    /// executor supports wins. An empty `prefs` list lets the executor
-    /// fall back to its preferred dtype. If `prefs` is non-empty and none
-    /// of its entries are supported, the request is refused with
-    /// `DtypeNotSupported`.
-    ///
-    /// Each entry must be `"f32"`, `"f16"`, or `"bf16"`. `"u32"` and
-    /// unknown strings produce `InvalidQuoteRequest`.
     pub(super) fn resolve_accept_dtypes(&self, prefs: &[String]) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
-        if prefs.is_empty() {
-            return Ok(self.preferred_dtype());
-        }
-        let mut parsed = Vec::with_capacity(prefs.len());
-        for raw in prefs {
-            let dtype = Dtype::from_str(raw).map_err(|e| {
-                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid dtype `{raw}`: {e}"))
-            })?;
-            if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
-                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                    "model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string(),
-                ));
-            }
-            parsed.push(dtype);
-        }
-        for dtype in &parsed {
-            if self.supported_dtypes.contains(dtype) {
-                return Ok(*dtype);
-            }
-        }
-        Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
-            request: parsed[0],
-            supported: self.supported_dtypes.clone(),
-        })
+        resolve_accept_dtypes(prefs, &self.supported_dtypes)
     }
-}
 
-impl Executor {
     pub(super) async fn handle_preload(&mut self, model: String) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
         let spec = ModelSpec::parse(&model).map_err(hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError::from)?;
-        let locator = HuggingFaceLocator::from_spec(spec, self.preferred_dtype());
-        self.programs.ensure_preloaded(locator.clone()).await?;
-        info!(
-            model = %locator.model_id,
-            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-            "preloaded weights"
-        );
-        Ok(())
+        let locator = ModelLocator {
+            model_id: spec.id,
+            revision: spec.revision,
+            dtype: self.preferred_dtype(),
+        };
+        let key = locator.clone();
+        match ModelAssets::load(&locator.spec(), locator.dtype) {
+            Ok(_) => {
+                self.models.insert(key.clone(), LocalModelStatus::Ready);
+                info!(
+                    model = %key.model_id,
+                    requested_revision = %key.revision,
+                    dtype = %dtype_to_wire(key.dtype),
+                    "preloaded model metadata"
+                );
+                Ok(())
+            }
+            Err(err) => {
+                self.models
+                    .insert(key.clone(), LocalModelStatus::Failed(err.to_string()));
+                Err(err.into())
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_symbolic(
         &mut self,
         request: PbSymbolicRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        let symbolic = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
-        let missing = self.missing_for_symbolic_quote(&symbolic)?;
-        if !missing.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "missing symbolic artifacts: {}",
-                format_missing_artifacts(&missing)
-            )));
-        }
-        self.quote_cid_only_symbolic(symbolic)
+        let _ = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
+        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "CID-only symbolic execution needs an artifact resolver; use courtesy quote_prepared_text for local execution"
+                .to_string(),
+        ))
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_opaque(
@@ -133,118 +94,55 @@ impl Executor {
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, ExecutorError> {
         let total_start = Instant::now();
         self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
-        let plan_start = Instant::now();
         let plan = QuotePlan::from_prepared_text_request(request, &self.supported_dtypes)?;
-        let plan_parse_ms = plan_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let program_id = plan.program.id();
-        if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(
-            &program_id.to_string(),
-            Some(plan.weights_key.model_id.as_str()),
-        ) {
+
+        if !self
+            .execute_policy
+            .allows_execute(&plan.locator.spec(), Some(plan.locator.model_id.as_str()))
+        {
             return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
-                "execute policy denied program {} for model {}",
-                program_id, plan.weights_key.model_id
+                "execute policy denied model {}",
+                plan.locator.spec()
             )));
         }
 
-        let ensure_start = Instant::now();
-        self.ensure_quote_weights_ready(&plan.weights_key).await?;
-        let ensure_weights_ms = ensure_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        let bind_start = Instant::now();
-        let execution = self
-            .programs
-            .bound_program(&plan.weights_key, &plan.program)
-            .await?;
-        self.symbolic_contexts
-            .entry(execution.bound_program().program_binding_id())
-            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::clone(&execution));
-        let bind_program_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        // Build the request commitment: the `Cid<TextExecution>` over
-        // (program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy). The same
-        // 32-byte content address serves two roles:
-        //   - audit anchor — the executor is committing to having run
-        //     exactly these inputs and no others.
-        //   - exact-replay cache key — two requests with the same
-        //     commitment hash are byte-identical and skip the model.
-        let policy = TextPolicy::new(
-            plan.invocation.max_new_tokens,
-            plan.invocation.stop_token_ids.clone(),
-        );
-        // Cold-start: anchor on the bound program's genesis receipt.
-        // Anchored execution (later phase) will read this from the
-        // request wire field instead.
-        let initial_receipt_id = plan
-            .initial_receipt_id
-            .unwrap_or_else(|| execution.genesis_receipt_id());
-        let text_execution =
-            execution.build_text_execution(initial_receipt_id, &plan.invocation, &policy)?;
-        let commitment_id = text_execution.id();
-        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_text_execution(&text_execution);
+        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_plan(&plan)?;
         let symbolic_request_pb = symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request);
         let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
-        let cache_start = Instant::now();
-        let start = execution.execution_start(commitment_id, initial_receipt_id)?;
-        let cache_lookup_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-        remember_prepared_text_artifacts(
-            &self.artifacts,
-            execution.bound_program().program_binding(),
-            &plan.program,
-            &plan.invocation.input_ids,
-            &text_execution,
-            start.initial_state.receipt(),
-        )?;
-
-        let model_id = plan.weights_key.model_id.clone();
-        let requested_revision = plan.weights_key.revision.clone();
-        let prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len();
-        let max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens;
-        let cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len());
-        let request_commitment = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+        let commitment_id = request_commitment.0.digest();
+        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
-            model_id: model_id.clone(),
+            model_id: plan.locator.spec(),
             kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
                 symbolic_request,
-                invocation: plan.invocation,
-                execution,
-                start,
+                locator: plan.locator.clone(),
+                invocation: plan.invocation.clone(),
             },
         });
 
         info!(
-            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
-            %program_id,
-            %commitment_id,
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
+            commitment_id = %commitment_id,
+            model = %plan.locator.model_id,
+            requested_revision = %plan.locator.revision,
+            dtype = %dtype_to_wire(plan.locator.dtype),
+            prompt_tokens = plan.invocation.input_ids.len(),
+            max_new_tokens = plan.invocation.max_new_tokens,
             amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-            model = model_id,
-            requested_revision,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens,
-            max_new_tokens,
-            "quoted program execution"
-        );
-        debug!(
-            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment),
-            %program_id,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens,
-            plan_parse_ms,
-            ensure_weights_ms,
-            bind_program_ms,
-            cache_lookup_ms,
             total_ms = total_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "quote phase timings"
+            "quoted prepared symbolic text execution"
         );
 
         Ok(TicketOutcome {
             response: QuotePreparedTextResponse {
                 ticket: Some(Ticket {
-                    request_commitment: request_commitment.to_vec(),
+                    request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
                     amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
                     ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
                 }),
-                prompt_tokens: prompt_tokens as u32,
-                dtype: dtype_to_wire(plan.weights_key.dtype),
+                prompt_tokens: plan.invocation.input_ids.len() as u32,
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(plan.locator.dtype),
                 symbolic_request: Some(symbolic_request_pb),
             },
             provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
@@ -292,7 +190,6 @@ impl Executor {
             dtype,
         )?;
 
-        // Build ChatInput from proto messages + system_prompt.
         let mut messages: Vec<types::Message> = Vec::new();
         if !request.system_prompt.is_empty() {
             messages.push(types::Message::openai(types::openai::ChatMessage::system(
@@ -325,19 +222,17 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_list_models(&self) -> ListModelsResponse {
-        let entries = self.programs.list_models().await;
-        let models = entries
-            .into_iter()
+        let models = self
+            .models
+            .iter()
             .map(|(locator, status)| {
                 let (proto_status, error) = match status {
-                    Status::Queued => (ModelStatus::Queued, String::new()),
-                    Status::Loading => (ModelStatus::Loading, String::new()),
-                    Status::Ready => (ModelStatus::Ready, String::new()),
-                    Status::Failed(err) => (ModelStatus::Failed, err),
+                    LocalModelStatus::Ready => (ModelStatus::Ready, String::new()),
+                    LocalModelStatus::Failed(err) => (ModelStatus::Failed, err.clone()),
                 };
                 ModelInfo {
-                    model_id: locator.model_id,
-                    revision: locator.revision,
+                    model_id: locator.model_id.clone(),
+                    revision: locator.revision.clone(),
                     status: proto_status.into(),
                     error,
                 }
@@ -346,63 +241,6 @@ impl Executor {
         ListModelsResponse { models }
     }
 
-    fn quote_cid_only_symbolic(
-        &mut self,
-        symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
-        let SymbolicRequest::Step(step) = symbolic_request.clone() else {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "symbolic genesis requests are state anchors, not executable work".to_string(),
-            ));
-        };
-
-        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
-        let commitment_id = Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes(*request_commitment.0.as_bytes());
-        let execution = self.execution_context_for_binding(step.binding_cid)?;
-        let invocation = invocation_from_symbolic_step(&self.artifacts, &step)?;
-        let previous_execution =
-            Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes(*step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes());
-        let start = execution.execution_start_after(commitment_id, previous_execution)?;
-
-        let model_id = format!("symbolic:{}", ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid));
-        let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
-        let max_new_tokens = invocation.max_new_tokens;
-        let cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len());
-        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
-            request_commitment,
-            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
-            model_id,
-            kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
-                symbolic_request,
-                invocation,
-                execution,
-                start,
-            },
-        });
-
-        info!(
-            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
-            commitment_id = %commitment_id,
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens,
-            max_new_tokens,
-            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-            "quoted CID-only symbolic execution"
-        );
-
-        Ok(TicketOutcome {
-            response: Ticket {
-                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
-                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
-            },
-            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
-                commitment_id: *commitment_id.as_bytes(),
-            },
-        })
-    }
-
     fn quote_opaque(
         &mut self,
         request: PbOpaqueRequest,
@@ -461,269 +299,63 @@ impl Executor {
             },
         })
     }
-
-    fn missing_for_symbolic_quote(
-        &self,
-        request: &SymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<Vec<ArtifactId>, ExecutorError> {
-        let mut required = BTreeSet::new();
-        let SymbolicRequest::Step(step) = request else {
-            return Ok(Vec::new());
-        };
-
-        required.insert(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid));
-
-        let binding_id = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*step.binding_cid.as_bytes());
-        if !self.symbolic_contexts.contains_key(&binding_id) {
-            let binding_artifact_id = ArtifactId::from_digest(step.binding_cid);
-            required.insert(binding_artifact_id);
-            match self.artifacts.resolve(binding_artifact_id) {
-                Ok(binding_artifact) => {
-                    let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)
-                        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-                    required.insert(binding.program);
-                    required.extend(binding.parameters.values().copied());
-                }
-                Err(crate::artifacts::ArtifactError::Missing { .. }) => {}
-                Err(err) => return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string())),
-            }
-        }
-
-        let mut missing = Vec::new();
-        for id in required {
-            if !self
-                .artifacts
-                .contains(id)
-                .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?
-            {
-                missing.push(id);
-            }
-        }
-        Ok(missing)
-    }
-
-    fn execution_context_for_binding(
-        &mut self,
-        binding_digest: Digest,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-        let binding_id = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*binding_digest.as_bytes());
-        if let Some(context) = self.symbolic_contexts.get(&binding_id) {
-            return Ok(Arc::clone(context));
-        }
-
-        let binding_artifact = self
-            .artifacts
-            .resolve(ArtifactId::from_digest(binding_digest))
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-        let binding = decode_program_binding_artifact(&binding_artifact)
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-        let context =
-            build_execution_context_from_artifacts(&self.artifacts, binding_digest, binding)?;
-        self.symbolic_contexts
-            .insert(binding_id, Arc::clone(&context));
-        Ok(context)
-    }
-
-    async fn ensure_quote_weights_ready(
-        &self,
-        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        match self.programs.ensure_ready(locator.clone()).await {
-            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => {
-                if !is_cached_locally(locator) {
-                    return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string()));
-                }
-                self.programs
-                    .ensure_ready_wait(locator.clone(), tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2))
-                    .await
-            }
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(error)),
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-fn build_execution_context_from_artifacts(
-    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
-    binding_digest: Digest,
-    binding: ProgramBindingArtifact,
-) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-    let program_artifact = artifacts
-        .resolve(binding.program)
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-    let program: Program =
-        serde_ipld_dagcbor::from_slice(program_artifact.bytes()).map_err(|err| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program artifact: {err}"))
-        })?;
-    let expected_program_id = Cid::<Program>::from_bytes(*binding.program.as_bytes());
-    if program.id() != expected_program_id {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "program artifact {} decoded to program {}",
-            binding.program,
-            program.id()
-        )));
-    }
-
-    let backend = crate::backend::create_backend()?;
-    let mut parameters = BTreeMap::new();
-    for (path_text, tensor_id) in binding.parameters {
-        let path = path_from_binding(&path_text)?;
-        let tensor_artifact = artifacts
-            .resolve(tensor_id)
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-        let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&tensor_artifact)
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))
-            .and_then(validate_tensor_payload_size)?;
-        parameters.insert(path, materialize_tensor(&backend, tensor)?);
-    }
-
-    let bound = catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind(
-        &interpreter::Parameters::from(parameters),
-        &backend,
-        program,
-    )
-    .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
-    let bound_id = bound.program_binding_id();
-    let expected_binding = Cid::<ProgramBinding>::from_bytes(*binding_digest.as_bytes());
-    if bound_id != expected_binding {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "materialized binding mismatch: request names {expected_binding}, reconstructed {bound_id}"
-        )));
-    }
-    Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(bound))?))
-}
-
-fn invocation_from_symbolic_step(
-    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
-    step: &SymbolicStepRequest,
-) -> Result<Invocation, ExecutorError> {
-    let input_artifact = artifacts
-        .resolve(ArtifactId::from_digest(step.input_tokens_cid))
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-    let tensor = decode_tensor_artifact(&input_artifact)
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))
-        .and_then(validate_tensor_payload_size)?;
-    let input_ids = tensor_to_u32_values(&tensor)?;
-    if tensor.shape.0.len() != 2 || tensor.shape.0[0] != 1 || tensor.shape.0[1] != input_ids.len() {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "input_tokens_cid must decode to a u32 tensor with shape [1, n], got {:?}",
-            tensor.shape
-        )));
-    }
-    if input_ids.is_empty() {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "input token tensor must not be empty".to_string(),
-        ));
-    }
-    Ok(Invocation {
-        input_ids,
-        max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
-        stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
-    })
-}
-
-fn path_from_binding(path: &str) -> Result<Path, ExecutorError> {
-    if path.is_empty() {
-        return Ok(Path::empty());
-    }
-    Path::new(path.split('.')).map_err(|err| {
-        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid parameter path {path:?}: {:?}", err))
-    })
-}
-
-fn validate_tensor_payload_size(tensor: TensorArtifact) -> Result<TensorArtifact, ExecutorError> {
-    let elem_bytes = dtype_element_bytes(tensor.dtype);
-    let expected = checked_shape_size(&tensor.shape)?
-        .checked_mul(elem_bytes)
-        .ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest("tensor byte length overflow".to_string())
-        })?;
-    if tensor.data.len() != expected {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "tensor payload has {} bytes, expected {} for {:?} {:?}",
-            tensor.data.len(),
-            expected,
-            tensor.dtype,
-            tensor.shape
-        )));
-    }
-    Ok(tensor)
-}
-
-fn materialize_tensor(
-    backend: &ExecBackend,
-    tensor: TensorArtifact,
-) -> Result<TaggedTensor<ExecBackend>, ExecutorError> {
-    match tensor.dtype {
-        Dtype::F32 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_f32_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
-        Dtype::F16 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_f16_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
-        Dtype::BF16 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_bf16_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
-        Dtype::U32 => TaggedTensor::from_vec(backend, read_u32_le(&tensor.data)?, tensor.shape),
-    }
-    .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to materialize tensor: {err:?}")))
-}
-
-fn tensor_to_u32_values(tensor: &TensorArtifact) -> Result<Vec<u32>, ExecutorError> {
-    if tensor.dtype != Dtype::U32 {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "expected u32 token tensor, got {:?}",
-            tensor.dtype
-        )));
-    }
-    read_u32_le(&tensor.data)
-}
-
-const fn dtype_element_bytes(dtype: Dtype) -> usize {
-    match dtype {
-        Dtype::F32 | Dtype::U32 => 4,
-        Dtype::F16 | Dtype::BF16 => 2,
-    }
 }
 
-fn checked_shape_size(shape: &Shape) -> Result<usize, ExecutorError> {
-    shape.0.iter().try_fold(1usize, |acc, dim| {
-        acc.checked_mul(*dim).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("tensor shape {:?} overflows usize", shape))
-        })
+fn symbolic_request_from_plan(plan: &QuotePlan) -> Result<SymbolicRequest, ExecutorError> {
+    // Courtesy requests still enter through Hugging Face model metadata.
+    // The core symbolic protocol sees only the catnix TextExecution CID.
+    // Until the artifact resolver lands, the courtesy path derives the
+    // referenced catnix objects locally and stores only the executable plan.
+    let bound_term_id =
+        catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(binding_digest(&plan.locator)));
+    let from = match plan.initial_artifact_id {
+        Some(artifact_id) => catnix::SourceRef::output(catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(
+            to_catnix_digest(artifact_id),
+        )),
+        None => {
+            let identity = catnix::TextArtifact::identity(bound_term_id);
+            catnix::SourceRef::output(identity.output_id())
+        }
+    };
+    let prompt_tokens_id = catnix::TokenIds::from(plan.invocation.input_ids.clone()).output_id();
+    let policy = text_policy(&plan.invocation)?;
+    let execution = catnix::TextExecution::new(from, prompt_tokens_id, policy.output_id());
+    Ok(SymbolicRequest {
+        text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(execution.input_id().digest()),
     })
 }
 
-fn read_f32_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<f32>, ExecutorError> {
-    read_u32_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(f32::from_bits).collect())
-}
-
-fn read_f16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<half::f16>, ExecutorError> {
-    read_u16_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(half::f16::from_bits).collect())
+fn text_policy(invocation: &crate::state::Invocation) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicy, ExecutorError> {
+    let stop_token_ids = invocation
+        .stop_token_ids
+        .iter()
+        .copied()
+        .map(catnix::TokenId::try_from)
+        .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
+    Ok(catnix::TextPolicy::new(
+        invocation.max_new_tokens,
+        stop_token_ids,
+    ))
 }
 
-fn read_bf16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<half::bf16>, ExecutorError> {
-    read_u16_le(bytes).map(|values| values.into_iter().map(half::bf16::from_bits).collect())
+fn binding_digest(locator: &ModelLocator) -> Digest {
+    hash_tuple(
+        "hellas.executor.synthetic_binding.v1",
+        &[
+            locator.model_id.as_bytes(),
+            locator.revision.as_bytes(),
+            dtype_to_wire(locator.dtype).as_bytes(),
+        ],
+    )
 }
 
-fn read_u32_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u32>, ExecutorError> {
-    if !bytes.len().is_multiple_of(4) {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "u32 tensor payload length {} is not divisible by 4",
-            bytes.len()
-        )));
-    }
-    Ok(bytes
-        .chunks_exact(4)
-        .map(|chunk| u32::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
-        .collect())
+fn to_catnix_digest(digest: Digest) -> catnix::Digest {
+    catnix::Digest::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())
 }
 
-fn read_u16_le(bytes: &[u8]) -> Result<Vec<u16>, ExecutorError> {
-    if !bytes.len().is_multiple_of(2) {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "u16 tensor payload length {} is not divisible by 2",
-            bytes.len()
-        )));
-    }
-    Ok(bytes
-        .chunks_exact(2)
-        .map(|chunk| u16::from_le_bytes(chunk.try_into().expect("chunk size checked")))
-        .collect())
+fn from_catnix_digest(digest: catnix::Digest) -> Digest {
+    Digest::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
 }
 
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
@@ -735,97 +367,10 @@ fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     out
 }
 
-fn format_missing_artifacts(ids: &[crate::artifacts::ArtifactId]) -> String {
-    const MAX_IDS: usize = 8;
-    let mut rendered = ids
-        .iter()
-        .take(MAX_IDS)
-        .map(ToString::to_string)
-        .collect::<Vec<_>>()
-        .join(", ");
-    if ids.len() > MAX_IDS {
-        use std::fmt::Write as _;
-        let _ = write!(rendered, " and {} more", ids.len() - MAX_IDS);
-    }
-    rendered
-}
-
-fn remember_prepared_text_artifacts(
-    artifacts: &crate::artifacts::InMemoryArtifactStore,
-    binding: &ProgramBinding,
-    program: &Program,
-    input_ids: &[u32],
-    text_execution: &TextExecution,
-    initial_receipt: &TextReceipt,
-) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-    artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(
-            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*binding.id().as_bytes())),
-            binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-
-    let program_bytes = program.to_dag_cbor_bytes().map_err(|err| {
-        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("program encoding failed: {err}"))
-    })?;
-    artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(
-            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*program.id().as_bytes())),
-            program_bytes,
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-
-    let input_bytes = u32_tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(input_ids);
-    if let TextExecution::Step { input_tokens, .. } = text_execution {
-        artifacts
-            .insert_verified_bytes(
-                ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*input_tokens.as_bytes())),
-                input_bytes,
-            )
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-    }
-
-    artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(
-            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(
-                *text_execution.id().as_bytes(),
-            )),
-            text_execution.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-
-    artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(
-            ArtifactId::from_digest(hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(
-                *initial_receipt.id().as_bytes(),
-            )),
-            initial_receipt.to_dag_cbor_bytes(),
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(err.to_string()))?;
-
-    Ok(())
-}
-
-fn u32_tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(values: &[u32]) -> Vec<u8> {
-    let mut bytes = Vec::with_capacity(std::mem::size_of_val(values));
-    for value in values {
-        bytes.extend_from_slice(&value.to_le_bytes());
-    }
-    tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(Dtype::U32, &Shape(vec![1, values.len()]), &bytes)
-}
-
-/// Load `ModelAssets` for a `(model_id, revision)` pair, using the same
-/// `id[@revision]` parser the quote path uses. An empty revision means
-/// "default" (resolved by `ModelSpec::parse`).
 fn load_assets(
     model_id: &str,
     revision: &str,
     dtype: Dtype,
 ) -> Result<ModelAssets, hellas_rpc::ModelAssetsError> {
-    let spec = if revision.is_empty() {
-        model_id.to_string()
-    } else {
-        format!("{model_id}@{revision}")
-    };
-    ModelAssets::load(&spec, dtype)
+    ModelAssets::load(&model_spec(model_id, revision), dtype)
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 8f22876..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/tests.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,266 +0,0 @@
-use std::collections::VecDeque;
-
-use crate::artifacts::{ArtifactId, InMemoryArtifactStore};
-use crate::programs;
-use crate::state::{ExecutorState, symbolic_request_to_pb};
-use crate::worker::ExecuteWorker;
-use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
-use catgrad::cid::{Cid, Tensor, tensor_dag_cbor_bytes};
-use catgrad::path::Path;
-use catgrad::runtime::{Program, ProgramBinding, ProgramSpec};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextPolicy};
-use hellas_core::{
-    CommitmentScheme, DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest,
-    ProducerSigningKey, ReceiptEnvelope, RequestCommitment, Symbolic, decode_dag_cbor,
-    verify_delivery,
-};
-use hellas_pb::hellas::{FinishStatus, RunTicketRequest, work_event};
-use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
-use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
-use hellas_rpc::DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY;
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use tokio::sync::mpsc;
-
-use super::super::ExecutorMessage;
-use super::Executor;
-
-fn test_executor(rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>) -> Executor {
-    Executor {
-        rx,
-        store: ExecutorState::new(),
-        pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
-        queue_capacity: DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        artifacts: InMemoryArtifactStore::default(),
-        symbolic_contexts: Default::default(),
-        programs: programs::Cache::new(DownloadPolicy::default()),
-        worker: ExecuteWorker::stopped(),
-        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        metrics: std::sync::Arc::new(crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics::default()),
-        producer_key: Arc::new(ProducerSigningKey::generate()),
-        supported_dtypes: vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
-    }
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn create_ticket_rejects_malformed_symbolic_request() {
-    let handle = Executor::spawn(
-        DownloadPolicy::default(),
-        ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
-    )
-    .expect("executor should start");
-
-    let err = handle
-        .create_symbolic_ticket(PbSymbolicRequest {
-            ..Default::default()
-        })
-        .await
-        .expect_err("quote should fail");
-    assert!(matches!(err, ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_)));
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn create_ticket_accepts_cid_only_symbolic_step_from_artifacts() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-
-    let program: Program = ProgramSpec {
-        typed_term: TypedTerm {
-            term: Term::empty(),
-            source_type: vec![],
-            target_type: vec![],
-        },
-        module_path: Path::empty(),
-        empty_state_type: vec![],
-        max_sequence_length: 2,
-        extra_nat_chunk_size: None,
-    }
-    .into();
-    let binding = ProgramBinding::new(program.id(), Default::default());
-    let binding_bytes = binding.to_dag_cbor_bytes();
-    executor
-        .artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&binding_bytes), binding_bytes)
-        .unwrap();
-    let program_bytes = program.to_dag_cbor_bytes().unwrap();
-    executor
-        .artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&program_bytes), program_bytes)
-        .unwrap();
-
-    let input_ids = [7_u32];
-    let mut input_bytes = Vec::new();
-    for token in input_ids {
-        input_bytes.extend_from_slice(&token.to_le_bytes());
-    }
-    let input_artifact = tensor_dag_cbor_bytes(
-        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::U32,
-        &catgrad::category::core::Shape(vec![1, input_ids.len()]),
-        &input_bytes,
-    );
-    let input_cid = Cid::<Tensor>::from_dag_cbor_bytes(&input_artifact);
-    executor
-        .artifacts
-        .insert_verified_bytes(ArtifactId::from_bytes(&input_artifact), input_artifact)
-        .unwrap();
-
-    let policy = TextPolicy::new(1, vec![]);
-    let previous = TextExecution::genesis(binding.id()).id();
-    let symbolic_request = hellas_core::SymbolicRequest::Step(hellas_core::SymbolicStepRequest {
-        binding_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*binding.id().as_bytes()),
-        previous_execution_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*previous.as_bytes()),
-        input_tokens_cid: hellas_core::Digest::from_bytes(*input_cid.as_bytes()),
-        policy: hellas_core::SymbolicPolicy::new(
-            policy.max_new_tokens(),
-            policy.stop_token_ids().to_vec(),
-        ),
-    });
-    let expected = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
-
-    let outcome = executor
-        .handle_quote_symbolic(symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request))
-        .await
-        .expect("CID-only quote should succeed");
-
-    assert_eq!(outcome.response.request_commitment, expected.0.as_bytes());
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn opaque_ticket_runs_with_signed_json_receipt() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-    let payload = br#"{"x":1}"#.to_vec();
-
-    let outcome = executor
-        .handle_quote_opaque(PbOpaqueRequest {
-            service: "echo".to_string(),
-            method: "run".to_string(),
-            payload: payload.clone(),
-        })
-        .await
-        .expect("opaque quote should succeed");
-
-    let mut execute = executor
-        .handle_execute(RunTicketRequest {
-            request_commitment: outcome.response.request_commitment.clone(),
-        })
-        .await
-        .expect("opaque execution should succeed");
-    let event = execute
-        .events
-        .recv()
-        .await
-        .expect("terminal event should arrive")
-        .expect("terminal event should be ok");
-
-    let finished = match event.kind.expect("event kind") {
-        work_event::Kind::Finished(finished) => finished,
-        other => panic!("expected finished event, got {other:?}"),
-    };
-    assert_eq!(finished.output, payload);
-    assert_eq!(finished.status, FinishStatus::EndOfSequence as i32);
-    assert_eq!(finished.total_units, payload.len() as u64);
-
-    let envelope: ReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(
-        &finished
-            .receipt
-            .expect("receipt envelope should be present")
-            .dag_cbor,
-    )
-    .expect("receipt should decode");
-    let request = OpaqueRequest {
-        service: "echo".to_string(),
-        method: "run".to_string(),
-        payload: JsonBytes::new(payload.clone()),
-    };
-    let output = JsonBytes::new(payload);
-    verify_delivery(
-        DeliveryRequest::Opaque(&request),
-        DeliveryOutput::Opaque(&output),
-        &envelope,
-    )
-    .expect("opaque receipt should verify");
-}
-
-#[tokio::test]
-async fn execute_with_invalid_quote_fails() {
-    let handle = Executor::spawn(
-        DownloadPolicy::default(),
-        ExecutePolicy::default(),
-        DEFAULT_EXECUTION_QUEUE_CAPACITY,
-        vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32],
-    )
-    .expect("executor should start");
-
-    let result = handle
-        .run_ticket(RunTicketRequest {
-            request_commitment: vec![0; 32],
-        })
-        .await;
-    assert!(result.is_err());
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn resolve_accept_dtypes_falls_back_to_preferred_on_empty() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
-
-    assert_eq!(
-        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&[]).unwrap(),
-        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16,
-    );
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn resolve_accept_dtypes_picks_first_supported_match() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F16];
-
-    // Client prefers bf16 first but server doesn't have it; server picks f32.
-    let prefs = vec!["bf16".to_string(), "f32".to_string(), "f16".to_string()];
-    assert_eq!(
-        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&prefs).unwrap(),
-        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
-    );
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_when_no_overlap() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
-
-    let prefs = vec!["bf16".to_string(), "f16".to_string()];
-    let err = executor
-        .resolve_accept_dtypes(&prefs)
-        .expect_err("no overlap");
-    match err {
-        ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported { request, supported } => {
-            // Reports the client's first preference for diagnostic purposes.
-            assert_eq!(request, catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16);
-            assert_eq!(supported, vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32]);
-        }
-        other => panic!("expected DtypeNotSupported, got {other:?}"),
-    }
-}
-
-#[test]
-fn resolve_accept_dtypes_rejects_u32_and_garbage() {
-    let (_tx, rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel();
-    let mut executor = test_executor(rx);
-    executor.supported_dtypes = vec![catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32];
-
-    assert!(matches!(
-        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&["u32".to_string()]),
-        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_))
-    ));
-    assert!(matches!(
-        executor.resolve_accept_dtypes(&["not-a-dtype".to_string()]),
-        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(_))
-    ));
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 25286e7..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/bundle.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use catgrad::interpreter;
-
-/// Materialized parameter tensors loaded for a [`super::HuggingFaceLocator`].
-/// Reused across every quote that runs against this weight set; sharing
-/// via `Arc` avoids ever cloning the multi-GB tensor interior.
-///
-/// Per-tensor CIDs are derived at bind time inside
-/// [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind`] and cached on the resulting
-/// [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram`] — the bundle itself is CID-free.
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct Bundle {
-    pub inputs: interpreter::Parameters<ExecBackend>,
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 4f8e1b2..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/loader.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,81 +0,0 @@
-use super::{Bundle, HuggingFaceLocator};
-use crate::backend::create_backend;
-use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model_files, load_model_weights};
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hf_hub::{Cache, Repo, RepoType};
-use std::path::Path;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-
-pub(crate) struct Loaded {
-    pub resolved_revision: String,
-    pub bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
-}
-
-/// Cheap pre-check: do we already have config + weight files for this
-/// locator in the local HF cache? Used by [`crate::programs::Cache`] to
-/// decide whether `download-policy=skip` should refuse the load or let it
-/// hit the existing cache hit-path.
-pub(crate) fn is_cached_locally(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
-    let repo = Cache::default().repo(Repo::with_revision(
-        locator.model_id.clone(),
-        RepoType::Model,
-        locator.revision.clone(),
-    ));
-    let has_config = repo.get("config.json").is_some();
-    let has_weights = repo.get("model.safetensors").is_some()
-        || repo.get("model.safetensors.index.json").is_some();
-    has_config && has_weights
-}
-
-pub(crate) fn load_bundle(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<Loaded, ExecutorError> {
-    let backend = create_backend()?;
-    let (model_paths, config_path, _tokenizer_path, _tokenizer_config_path) =
-        get_model_files(&locator.model_id, &locator.revision)?;
-    let resolved_revision = extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&config_path).ok_or_else(|| {
-        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-            "unexpected hf cache path (no snapshots/<sha>): {}",
-            config_path.display()
-        ))
-    })?;
-
-    let (inputs, _parameter_types, _total_params) =
-        load_model_weights(model_paths, &backend, locator.dtype)?;
-    let bundle = Arc::new(Bundle { inputs });
-
-    Ok(Loaded {
-        resolved_revision,
-        bundle,
-    })
-}
-
-fn extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(path: &Path) -> Option<String> {
-    let mut components = path
-        .components()
-        .map(|component| component.as_os_str().to_string_lossy());
-    components.find(|c| c == "snapshots")?;
-    let revision = components.next()?.to_string();
-    (!revision.trim().is_empty()).then_some(revision)
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use std::path::PathBuf;
-
-    #[test]
-    fn extracts_revision_from_snapshot_path() {
-        let path = PathBuf::from(
-            "/x/.cache/huggingface/hub/models--foo--bar/snapshots/abcd1234/config.json",
-        );
-        assert_eq!(
-            extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&path).unwrap(),
-            "abcd1234"
-        );
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn no_snapshot_segment_returns_none() {
-        let path = PathBuf::from("/x/config.json");
-        assert!(extract_revision_from_snapshot_path(&path).is_none());
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 2710470..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/locator.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
-use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
-
-/// Pre-load address: a HuggingFace model + revision, plus the dtype to load
-/// it at.
-///
-/// `dtype` is intentionally a concrete value, not `Option<Dtype>` or an
-/// `Auto` variant. Tensors load dtype-specifically, and silently reusing an
-/// F32-loaded bundle when an F16 graph is requested (or vice versa) would
-/// return wrong outputs.
-///
-/// Future cache sources (e.g. resolution by `Cid<InputsManifest>` over
-/// iroh-blobs) would be sibling locator types in this module.
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-pub struct HuggingFaceLocator {
-    pub model_id: String,
-    pub revision: String,
-    pub dtype: Dtype,
-}
-
-impl HuggingFaceLocator {
-    pub fn new(model_id: String, revision: String, dtype: Dtype) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            model_id,
-            revision,
-            dtype,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn from_spec(spec: ModelSpec, dtype: Dtype) -> Self {
-        Self::new(spec.id, spec.revision, dtype)
-    }
-}
-
-impl std::fmt::Display for HuggingFaceLocator {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut std::fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> std::fmt::Result {
-        write!(f, "{}@{}:{:?}", self.model_id, self.revision, self.dtype)
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 5391c7d..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/mod.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,75 +0,0 @@
-//! Loading and lifecycle for [`catgrad::runtime::Inputs`] — the
-//! pre-loaded tensor bundles supplied to [`catgrad::runtime::Inputs::bind`]
-//! to produce a runnable bound program.
-//!
-//! This module owns:
-//! - [`HuggingFaceLocator`]: the cache key (`model_id` + `revision` +
-//!   `dtype`). For now the only resolution source is HuggingFace; future
-//!   sources (iroh-blobs by `Cid<InputsManifest>`, local paths, ...) would
-//!   live alongside as sibling locator types.
-//! - [`Bundle`]: the loaded [`Inputs`] plus any load-time metadata.
-//! - [`load_bundle`] / [`is_cached_locally`]: HF cache lookup + tensor
-//!   materialization.
-//! - [`State`]: the per-locator status state machine, and the
-//!   bound-program registry hung off each `Ready` entry. Programs bound
-//!   against the same `Inputs` share an entry; the registry is what
-//!   [`crate::programs::Cache`] queries on every quote.
-//!
-//! [`Inputs`]: catgrad::runtime::Inputs
-
-mod bundle;
-mod loader;
-mod locator;
-mod state;
-
-pub(crate) use bundle::Bundle;
-pub(crate) use loader::{Loaded, is_cached_locally, load_bundle};
-pub(crate) use locator::HuggingFaceLocator;
-pub(crate) use state::{CacheProgramOutcome, State, Status};
-
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use thiserror::Error;
-
-/// Outcome of an `ensure_*` admission against [`State`]. Drives whether the
-/// caller can proceed (`Ready`), must wait for a load already in progress
-/// (`InFlight`), has just enqueued a new load (`Queued`), or has hit a
-/// terminal failure (`Failed`).
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum EnsureDisposition {
-    Ready,
-    Queued,
-    InFlight,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-/// Errors that can arise while resolving inputs for a request. Every
-/// variant carries the originating [`HuggingFaceLocator`] so callers (and
-/// the `From<Error>` impl below) can render meaningful messages without
-/// re-attaching context manually.
-#[derive(Debug, Error, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum Error {
-    #[error("weights not ready: {locator}")]
-    NotReady { locator: HuggingFaceLocator },
-    #[error("weights load failed for {locator}: {message}")]
-    Failed {
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-        message: String,
-    },
-    #[error("unknown weights locator: {locator}")]
-    UnknownKey { locator: HuggingFaceLocator },
-}
-
-/// Bridge from the internal inputs-layer error to the canonical
-/// [`ExecutorError`] surfaced over RPC. Once this exists, every callsite
-/// that touches inputs/cache APIs can use `?` without an intermediate
-/// `.map_err(...)` to re-attach the locator.
-impl From<Error> for ExecutorError {
-    fn from(err: Error) -> Self {
-        match err {
-            Error::NotReady { locator } | Error::UnknownKey { locator } => {
-                ExecutorError::WeightsNotReady(locator.to_string())
-            }
-            Error::Failed { message, .. } => ExecutorError::WeightsError(message),
-        }
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 112a0ab..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/inputs/state.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,280 +0,0 @@
-use super::{Bundle, Error, HuggingFaceLocator};
-use crate::programs::ExecutionContext;
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad::runtime::Program;
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) enum Status {
-    Queued,
-    Loading,
-    Ready,
-    Failed(String),
-}
-
-struct Entry {
-    status: Status,
-    bundle: Option<Arc<Bundle>>,
-    /// Programs bound against this entry's [`Bundle::inputs`], keyed by
-    /// canonical [`Cid<Program>`]. Lives here (not on
-    /// [`crate::programs::Cache`]) because it's always scoped to a single
-    /// `ParameterBundle` and a single `(model, revision, dtype)` cache generation —
-    /// when the bundle reloads we need the program map to be invalidated
-    /// atomically with it.
-    programs: HashMap<Cid<Program>, Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
-    generation: u64,
-}
-
-impl Default for Entry {
-    fn default() -> Self {
-        Self {
-            status: Status::Queued,
-            bundle: None,
-            programs: HashMap::new(),
-            generation: 0,
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-pub(crate) struct ProgramLookup {
-    pub generation: u64,
-    pub bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
-    pub program: Option<Arc<ExecutionContext>>,
-}
-
-pub(crate) enum CacheProgramOutcome {
-    Cached(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
-    Stale,
-}
-
-/// Shared status check for callsites that only operate on `Ready` entries.
-/// Maps the non-ready statuses to the canonical [`Error`], stamping the
-/// caller's locator into each variant so the resulting message is useful.
-fn require_ready(locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, status: &Status) -> Result<(), Error> {
-    match status {
-        Status::Ready => Ok(()),
-        Status::Failed(error) => Err(Error::Failed {
-            locator: locator.clone(),
-            message: error.clone(),
-        }),
-        Status::Queued | Status::Loading => Err(Error::NotReady {
-            locator: locator.clone(),
-        }),
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Default)]
-pub(crate) struct State {
-    entries: HashMap<HuggingFaceLocator, Entry>,
-}
-
-impl State {
-    pub(crate) fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(HuggingFaceLocator, Status)> {
-        self.entries
-            .iter()
-            .map(|(locator, entry)| (locator.clone(), entry.status.clone()))
-            .collect()
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn status(&self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Option<Status> {
-        self.entries.get(locator).map(|entry| entry.status.clone())
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn mark_queued(&mut self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator).or_default();
-        entry.status = Status::Queued;
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn mark_loading(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Result<(), Error> {
-        let entry = self
-            .entries
-            .get_mut(locator)
-            .ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-                locator: locator.clone(),
-            })?;
-        if let Status::Failed(error) = &entry.status {
-            return Err(Error::Failed {
-                locator: locator.clone(),
-                message: error.clone(),
-            });
-        }
-        entry.status = Status::Loading;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn finish_ready(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, bundle: Arc<Bundle>) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-        entry.status = Status::Ready;
-        entry.bundle = Some(bundle);
-        entry.programs.clear();
-        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn finish_failed(&mut self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator, error: String) {
-        let entry = self.entries.entry(locator.clone()).or_default();
-        entry.status = Status::Failed(error);
-        entry.bundle = None;
-        entry.programs.clear();
-        entry.generation = entry.generation.wrapping_add(1);
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn lookup_program(
-        &self,
-        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
-        program_id: Cid<Program>,
-    ) -> Result<ProgramLookup, Error> {
-        let entry = self.entries.get(locator).ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-            locator: locator.clone(),
-        })?;
-        require_ready(locator, &entry.status)?;
-        Ok(ProgramLookup {
-            generation: entry.generation,
-            bundle: entry.bundle.clone().ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-                locator: locator.clone(),
-            })?,
-            program: entry.programs.get(&program_id).cloned(),
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn cache_program(
-        &mut self,
-        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
-        generation: u64,
-        program: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-    ) -> Result<CacheProgramOutcome, Error> {
-        let entry = self
-            .entries
-            .get_mut(locator)
-            .ok_or_else(|| Error::UnknownKey {
-                locator: locator.clone(),
-            })?;
-        require_ready(locator, &entry.status)?;
-        if entry.generation != generation {
-            return Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Stale);
-        }
-        let program_id = program.bound_program().program().id();
-        let cached = entry.programs.entry(program_id).or_insert(program);
-        Ok(CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached.clone()))
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-    use catgrad::category::lang::{Term, TypedTerm};
-    use catgrad::interpreter;
-    use catgrad::path::Path;
-    use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
-
-    fn locator(index: u8) -> HuggingFaceLocator {
-        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
-            format!("model-{index}"),
-            "deadbeef".to_string(),
-            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
-        )
-    }
-
-    fn empty_bundle() -> Arc<Bundle> {
-        let inputs = interpreter::Parameters::default();
-        Arc::new(Bundle { inputs })
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_spec() -> Program {
-        catgrad::runtime::ProgramSpec {
-            typed_term: TypedTerm {
-                term: Term::empty(),
-                source_type: vec![],
-                target_type: vec![],
-            },
-            module_path: Path::empty(),
-            empty_state_type: vec![],
-            max_sequence_length: 1,
-            extra_nat_chunk_size: None,
-        }
-        .into()
-    }
-
-    fn dummy_execution_context(bundle: &Arc<Bundle>) -> Arc<ExecutionContext> {
-        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend().unwrap();
-        Arc::new(
-            ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(
-                BoundProgram::bind(&bundle.inputs, &backend, dummy_spec())
-                    .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)
-                    .unwrap(),
-            ))
-            .unwrap(),
-        )
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn mark_queued_inserts_missing_entry() {
-        let mut state = State::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(Status::Queued));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn mark_loading_updates_existing_entry() {
-        let mut state = State::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        state.mark_loading(&locator).unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(state.status(&locator), Some(Status::Loading));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn ready_lookup_returns_bundle_after_completion() {
-        let mut state = State::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        let bundle = empty_bundle();
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let lookup = state
-            .lookup_program(&locator, Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]))
-            .unwrap();
-        assert!(Arc::ptr_eq(&lookup.bundle, &bundle));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn cache_program_returns_stale_after_generation_changes() {
-        let mut state = State::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        let bundle = empty_bundle();
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let generation = state
-            .lookup_program(&locator, Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]))
-            .unwrap()
-            .generation;
-
-        state.finish_ready(&locator, bundle.clone());
-
-        let bound_program = dummy_execution_context(&bundle);
-
-        assert!(matches!(
-            state
-                .cache_program(&locator, generation, bound_program)
-                .unwrap(),
-            CacheProgramOutcome::Stale
-        ));
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn finish_failed_marks_entry_failed() {
-        let mut state = State::default();
-        let locator = locator(0);
-        state.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        state.finish_failed(&locator, "boom".to_string());
-        assert_eq!(
-            state.status(&locator),
-            Some(Status::Failed("boom".to_string()))
-        );
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 7246ae2..082eeaa 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,9 @@
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
-mod artifacts;
 mod backend;
 mod executor;
-mod inputs;
 mod metrics;
-mod programs;
-mod runner;
 mod state;
 mod worker;
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index c27fb38..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/cache.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,564 +0,0 @@
-use super::ExecutionContext;
-use crate::inputs::{
-    self, Bundle, EnsureDisposition, HuggingFaceLocator, Loaded, Status, is_cached_locally,
-    load_bundle,
-};
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad::runtime::Program;
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::policy::DownloadPolicy;
-use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet, VecDeque};
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::time::Instant;
-use tokio::sync::{Mutex, oneshot};
-use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
-use tracing::{debug, info, warn};
-
-const DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM: usize = 1;
-
-/// Bound-program cache for the executor. See module docs for the two-level
-/// admission/load story.
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct Cache {
-    inner: Arc<Inner>,
-}
-
-struct Inner {
-    download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
-    max_concurrent_loads: usize,
-    state: Mutex<CacheState>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Default)]
-struct CacheState {
-    inputs: inputs::State,
-    waiters: HashMap<HuggingFaceLocator, Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>>,
-    load_queue: VecDeque<HuggingFaceLocator>,
-    loads_in_flight: HashSet<HuggingFaceLocator>,
-    // Single-flight admission for program binding: keeps the (potentially
-    // expensive) `Inputs::bind` call outside the main mutex while ensuring
-    // only one leader performs each build.
-    program_builds: HashMap<ProgramBuildKey, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>,
-}
-
-struct EnsureAdmission {
-    disposition: EnsureDisposition,
-    next_loads: Vec<HuggingFaceLocator>,
-    waiter: Option<oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-struct ProgramBuildKey {
-    locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-    generation: u64,
-    program_id: Cid<Program>,
-}
-
-enum BuildAdmission {
-    Leader,
-    Follower(oneshot::Receiver<()>),
-}
-
-enum BoundProgramStep {
-    Ready(Arc<ExecutionContext>),
-    BuildProgram {
-        generation: u64,
-        bundle: Arc<Bundle>,
-        build_key: ProgramBuildKey,
-    },
-    Wait(oneshot::Receiver<()>),
-}
-
-impl Cache {
-    pub(crate) fn new(download_policy: DownloadPolicy) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            inner: Arc::new(Inner {
-                download_policy,
-                max_concurrent_loads: DEFAULT_WEIGHT_LOAD_PARALLELISM,
-                state: Mutex::new(CacheState::default()),
-            }),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn list_models(&self) -> Vec<(HuggingFaceLocator, Status)> {
-        let state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        state.inputs.list_models()
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) -> EnsureDisposition {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator, false, false).await;
-        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
-        admission.disposition
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn ensure_ready_wait(
-        &self,
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-        wait_timeout: Duration,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator.clone(), true, false).await;
-        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
-
-        match admission.disposition {
-            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
-                locator,
-                message: error,
-            }
-            .into()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => Ok(Self::wait_for_ready(
-                locator,
-                wait_timeout,
-                admission
-                    .waiter
-                    .expect("queued or inflight admissions must register a waiter"),
-            )
-            .await?),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn ensure_preloaded(
-        &self,
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let admission = self.admit(locator.clone(), true, true).await;
-        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(admission.next_loads);
-
-        match admission.disposition {
-            EnsureDisposition::Ready => Ok(()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Failed(error) => Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
-                locator,
-                message: error,
-            }
-            .into()),
-            EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight => Ok(admission
-                .waiter
-                .expect("queued or inflight preload must register a waiter")
-                .await
-                .unwrap_or(Err(inputs::Error::NotReady {
-                    locator: locator.clone(),
-                }))?),
-        }
-    }
-
-    async fn admit(
-        &self,
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-        register_waiter: bool,
-        bypass_download_policy: bool,
-    ) -> EnsureAdmission {
-        let denied_error = (!bypass_download_policy)
-            .then(|| self.denied_error(&locator))
-            .flatten();
-        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-        let disposition = match state.inputs.status(&locator) {
-            Some(Status::Ready) => EnsureDisposition::Ready,
-            Some(Status::Failed(_)) => match denied_error {
-                Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
-                None => {
-                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-                    if Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()) {
-                        EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                    } else {
-                        EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-                    }
-                }
-            },
-            Some(Status::Queued | Status::Loading) => {
-                if Self::is_load_pending(&state, &locator) {
-                    EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-                } else {
-                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-                    let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                }
-            }
-            None => match denied_error {
-                Some(error) => EnsureDisposition::Failed(error),
-                None => {
-                    state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-                    let _ = Self::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone());
-                    EnsureDisposition::Queued
-                }
-            },
-        };
-        let waiter = if register_waiter
-            && matches!(
-                disposition,
-                EnsureDisposition::Queued | EnsureDisposition::InFlight
-            ) {
-            Some(Self::register_waiter(&mut state, locator))
-        } else {
-            None
-        };
-        let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
-
-        EnsureAdmission {
-            disposition,
-            next_loads,
-            waiter,
-        }
-    }
-
-    async fn wait_for_ready(
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-        wait_timeout: Duration,
-        receiver: oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>>,
-    ) -> Result<(), inputs::Error> {
-        match timeout(wait_timeout, receiver).await {
-            Ok(Ok(result)) => result,
-            _ => Err(inputs::Error::NotReady { locator }),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) async fn bound_program(
-        &self,
-        locator: &HuggingFaceLocator,
-        program: &Program,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-        let start = Instant::now();
-        let program_id = program.id();
-
-        loop {
-            let lookup_start = Instant::now();
-            let next_step = {
-                let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                let lookup = state.inputs.lookup_program(locator, program_id)?;
-                if let Some(cached) = lookup.program {
-                    BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached)
-                } else {
-                    let build_key = ProgramBuildKey {
-                        locator: locator.clone(),
-                        generation: lookup.generation,
-                        program_id,
-                    };
-                    match Self::admit_build(&mut state.program_builds, build_key.clone()) {
-                        BuildAdmission::Leader => BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
-                            generation: lookup.generation,
-                            bundle: lookup.bundle,
-                            build_key,
-                        },
-                        BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver),
-                    }
-                }
-            };
-            let cache_lookup_ms = lookup_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-
-            match next_step {
-                BoundProgramStep::Ready(cached) => {
-                    debug!(
-                        model = %locator.model_id,
-                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                        %program_id,
-                        cache_lookup_ms,
-                        elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                        "bound program cache hit"
-                    );
-                    return Ok(cached);
-                }
-                BoundProgramStep::Wait(receiver) => {
-                    let _ = receiver.await;
-                    continue;
-                }
-                BoundProgramStep::BuildProgram {
-                    generation,
-                    bundle,
-                    build_key,
-                } => {
-                    let bind_start = Instant::now();
-                    let bound_program = match Self::build_program(&bundle, program) {
-                        Ok(bound_program) => bound_program,
-                        Err(error) => {
-                            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                            Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
-                            return Err(error);
-                        }
-                    };
-                    let bind_ms = bind_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-
-                    let cache_start = Instant::now();
-                    let cache_result = {
-                        let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-                        let result = state
-                            .inputs
-                            .cache_program(locator, generation, bound_program);
-                        Self::finish_build(&mut state.program_builds, &build_key);
-                        result?
-                    };
-                    let cache_store_ms = cache_start.elapsed().as_millis();
-
-                    match cache_result {
-                        inputs::CacheProgramOutcome::Cached(cached) => {
-                            debug!(
-                                model = %locator.model_id,
-                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                                cache_lookup_ms,
-                                bind_ms,
-                                cache_store_ms,
-                                total_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                                "bound program phase timings"
-                            );
-                            info!(
-                                model = %locator.model_id,
-                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                                elapsed_ms = start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-                                "bound program cache miss"
-                            );
-                            return Ok(cached);
-                        }
-                        inputs::CacheProgramOutcome::Stale => {
-                            debug!(
-                                model = %locator.model_id,
-                                requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                                %program_id,
-                                generation,
-                                "bound program cache entry changed during bind, retrying"
-                            );
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn denied_error(&self, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> Option<String> {
-        if is_cached_locally(locator)
-            || self
-                .inner
-                .download_policy
-                .allows_download(&locator.model_id)
-        {
-            None
-        } else {
-            Some(format!(
-                "download policy '{}' denied download for weights '{}'",
-                self.inner.download_policy, locator
-            ))
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn register_waiter(
-        state: &mut CacheState,
-        locator: HuggingFaceLocator,
-    ) -> oneshot::Receiver<Result<(), inputs::Error>> {
-        let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-        let waiters = state.waiters.entry(locator).or_default();
-        waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
-        waiters.push(reply_tx);
-        reply_rx
-    }
-
-    fn build_program(
-        bundle: &Arc<Bundle>,
-        program: &Program,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<ExecutionContext>, ExecutorError> {
-        let backend = crate::backend::create_backend()?;
-        let bound = catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram::bind(&bundle.inputs, &backend, program.clone())
-            .map_err(catgrad_llm::LLMError::from)?;
-        Ok(Arc::new(ExecutionContext::new(Arc::new(bound))?))
-    }
-
-    fn admit_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: K) -> BuildAdmission
-    where
-        K: Eq + std::hash::Hash,
-    {
-        if let Some(waiters) = inflight.get_mut(&key) {
-            let (reply_tx, reply_rx) = oneshot::channel();
-            waiters.retain(|waiter| !waiter.is_closed());
-            waiters.push(reply_tx);
-            BuildAdmission::Follower(reply_rx)
-        } else {
-            inflight.insert(key, Vec::new());
-            BuildAdmission::Leader
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn finish_build<K>(inflight: &mut HashMap<K, Vec<oneshot::Sender<()>>>, key: &K)
-    where
-        K: Eq + std::hash::Hash,
-    {
-        let waiters = inflight.remove(key).unwrap_or_default();
-        for waiter in waiters {
-            let _ = waiter.send(());
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn enqueue_load(state: &mut CacheState, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
-        if Self::is_load_pending(state, &locator) {
-            return false;
-        }
-
-        state.load_queue.push_back(locator);
-        true
-    }
-
-    fn is_load_pending(state: &CacheState, locator: &HuggingFaceLocator) -> bool {
-        state.loads_in_flight.contains(locator)
-            || state.load_queue.iter().any(|queued| queued == locator)
-    }
-
-    fn schedule_loads(
-        state: &mut CacheState,
-        max_concurrent_loads: usize,
-    ) -> Vec<HuggingFaceLocator> {
-        let available = max_concurrent_loads.saturating_sub(state.loads_in_flight.len());
-        let mut next_loads = Vec::with_capacity(available);
-
-        for _ in 0..available {
-            let Some(locator) = state.load_queue.pop_front() else {
-                break;
-            };
-            if state.inputs.mark_loading(&locator).is_err() {
-                continue;
-            }
-            state.loads_in_flight.insert(locator.clone());
-            next_loads.push(locator);
-        }
-
-        next_loads
-    }
-
-    fn spawn_loads_if_needed(&self, locators: Vec<HuggingFaceLocator>) {
-        for locator in locators {
-            self.spawn_load(locator);
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn spawn_load(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator) {
-        let manager = self.clone();
-        info!(
-            model = %locator.model_id,
-            requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-            "weights ensure started"
-        );
-
-        tokio::spawn(async move {
-            let load_result = tokio::task::spawn_blocking({
-                let locator = locator.clone();
-                move || load_bundle(&locator)
-            })
-            .await
-            .map_err(|error| format!("weights worker join error: {error}"))
-            .and_then(|result| result.map_err(|error| error.to_string()));
-
-            manager.finish_load(locator, load_result).await;
-        });
-    }
-
-    async fn finish_load(&self, locator: HuggingFaceLocator, load_result: Result<Loaded, String>) {
-        let (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result) = {
-            let mut state = self.inner.state.lock().await;
-            state.loads_in_flight.remove(&locator);
-            let waiter_result = match load_result {
-                Ok(loaded) => {
-                    info!(
-                        model = %locator.model_id,
-                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                        resolved_revision = %loaded.resolved_revision,
-                        "weights ready"
-                    );
-                    state.inputs.finish_ready(&locator, loaded.bundle);
-                    Ok(())
-                }
-                Err(error) => {
-                    warn!(
-                        model = %locator.model_id,
-                        requested_revision = %locator.revision,
-                        error = %error,
-                        "weights failed"
-                    );
-                    state.inputs.finish_failed(&locator, error.clone());
-                    Err(inputs::Error::Failed {
-                        locator: locator.clone(),
-                        message: error,
-                    })
-                }
-            };
-            let next_loads = Self::schedule_loads(&mut state, self.inner.max_concurrent_loads);
-            let waiters = state.waiters.remove(&locator).unwrap_or_default();
-            (waiters, next_loads, waiter_result)
-        };
-
-        Self::notify_waiters(waiters, &waiter_result);
-        self.spawn_loads_if_needed(next_loads);
-    }
-
-    fn notify_waiters(
-        waiters: Vec<oneshot::Sender<Result<(), inputs::Error>>>,
-        waiter_result: &Result<(), inputs::Error>,
-    ) {
-        for waiter in waiters {
-            let _ = waiter.send(waiter_result.clone());
-        }
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::*;
-
-    fn locator() -> HuggingFaceLocator {
-        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
-            "model".to_string(),
-            "main".to_string(),
-            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
-        )
-    }
-
-    fn locator_with_suffix(suffix: u8) -> HuggingFaceLocator {
-        HuggingFaceLocator::new(
-            format!("model-{suffix}"),
-            "main".to_string(),
-            catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32,
-        )
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn enqueue_load_only_tracks_one_pending_entry() {
-        let locator = locator();
-        let mut state = CacheState::default();
-        state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-
-        assert!(Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
-        assert!(!Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator.clone()));
-        assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn schedule_loads_respects_parallelism_limit() {
-        let mut state = CacheState::default();
-        for suffix in 0..3 {
-            let locator = locator_with_suffix(suffix);
-            state.inputs.mark_queued(locator.clone());
-            assert!(Cache::enqueue_load(&mut state, locator));
-        }
-
-        let started = Cache::schedule_loads(&mut state, 2);
-        assert_eq!(started.len(), 2);
-        assert_eq!(state.loads_in_flight.len(), 2);
-        assert_eq!(state.load_queue.len(), 1);
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn admit_build_allows_single_leader_and_wakes_followers() {
-        let key = ProgramBuildKey {
-            locator: locator(),
-            generation: 1,
-            program_id: Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
-        };
-        let mut inflight = HashMap::new();
-
-        assert!(matches!(
-            Cache::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()),
-            BuildAdmission::Leader
-        ));
-        let follower = match Cache::admit_build(&mut inflight, key.clone()) {
-            BuildAdmission::Follower(receiver) => receiver,
-            BuildAdmission::Leader => panic!("second admission should follow"),
-        };
-
-        Cache::finish_build(&mut inflight, &key);
-        follower.await.expect("follower should be notified");
-        assert!(inflight.is_empty());
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 75c8c95..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/context.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,477 +0,0 @@
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::state::Invocation;
-use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad::interpreter;
-use catgrad::runtime::{BoundProgram, Program};
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{BoundProgramText, TextExecution, TextPolicy, TextReceipt, TextState};
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
-
-const DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES: usize = 8 << 30;
-
-/// A bound program plus its run-time caches: continuation (exact-replay)
-/// and receipts (anchored starting states).
-///
-/// One [`ExecutionContext`] exists per `(WeightsLocator, Cid<Program>)`
-/// — see [`crate::programs::Cache`]. The context is cheap to clone (`Arc`
-/// inside) and lives for the lifetime of the bound program.
-///
-/// ## Continuation cache
-///
-/// Keyed by [`Cid<TextExecution>`] — the request commitment. Two requests
-/// with the same commitment are byte-identical asks; the cache returns
-/// the previously-emitted output tokens without touching the model.
-///
-/// ## Receipt store
-///
-/// Keyed by [`Cid<TextReceipt>`] — the content commitment of a particular
-/// `(execution, final state, output tokens, position)` tuple. Populated
-/// at bind time with the program's *genesis receipt* (the cold-start
-/// anchor) and at end of every real execution with that execution's final
-/// receipt. Anchored requests look up the receipt store by their incoming
-/// `initial_receipt_id` to find the live state to start from.
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct ExecutionContext {
-    bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    genesis_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    execution_cache: Arc<Mutex<ExecutionCache>>,
-}
-
-/// Cached output of a previous identical request — produced once by a
-/// real decode, reused on exact-replay hits. Carries everything needed
-/// to reconstruct the original execution's terminal outcome without
-/// re-running the model.
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct CachedContinuation {
-    pub output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
-    /// Receipt CID the original real-decode produced. Replays advertise
-    /// the same receipt: it identifies the same outputs and the same
-    /// post-state by content.
-    pub receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-}
-
-/// Pre-computed cache lookup result for a single quote, threaded into
-/// the worker via [`crate::state::QuoteRecord`].
-#[derive(Clone)]
-pub(crate) struct ExecutionStart {
-    /// Cached output for an exact-replay hit. When `Some`, the runner
-    /// streams the cached tokens and skips the model entirely.
-    pub cached: Option<CachedContinuation>,
-    /// Commitment for this request: a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] over
-    /// `(program binding, previous execution, input_tokens, policy)`.
-    /// Threaded into the worker so `cache_continuation` keys the
-    /// exact-output replay cache by this canonical commitment hash.
-    /// Same 32 bytes are logged at quote / accept-execution / worker-start
-    /// for end-to-end audit.
-    pub commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-    /// Resolved starting state for this request. For cold-start runs
-    /// this is the genesis state for the bound program.
-    pub initial_state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone)]
-struct ContinuationEntry {
-    output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
-    receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    bytes: usize,
-    last_touch: u64,
-}
-
-struct ExecutionCache {
-    /// Exact-replay cache, keyed by request commitment.
-    continuations: HashMap<Cid<TextExecution>, ContinuationEntry>,
-    /// Receipt store, keyed by content hash of the receipt. Populated at
-    /// bind time with the genesis receipt; populated at end of every real
-    /// execution with the resulting [`TextState`].
-    receipts: HashMap<Cid<TextReceipt>, Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>>,
-    /// Live states keyed by their input-addressed execution commitment.
-    /// This is the protocol-facing anchor for direct CID-only symbolic
-    /// requests; receipt CIDs remain a courtesy API handle.
-    states_by_execution: HashMap<Cid<TextExecution>, Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>>,
-    max_bytes: usize,
-    total_bytes: usize,
-    touch_clock: u64,
-}
-
-impl ExecutionContext {
-    pub(crate) fn new(
-        bound_program: Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
-        let genesis = bound_program.genesis_text_state();
-        let genesis_receipt_id = genesis.receipt_id();
-        debug!(
-            program_id = %bound_program.program().id(),
-            state_tensors = bound_program.program().empty_state_type().len(),
-            %genesis_receipt_id,
-            max_bytes = DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES,
-            "initialized execution cache"
-        );
-        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(DEFAULT_EXECUTION_CACHE_MAX_BYTES);
-        cache.insert_genesis(Arc::new(genesis));
-        Ok(Self {
-            bound_program,
-            genesis_receipt_id,
-            execution_cache: Arc::new(Mutex::new(cache)),
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn bound_program(&self) -> &Arc<BoundProgram<ExecBackend>> {
-        &self.bound_program
-    }
-
-    /// CID of this bind's genesis receipt — the cold-start anchor.
-    /// Cold-start requests should reference this CID as their
-    /// `initial_receipt_id`.
-    pub(crate) fn genesis_receipt_id(&self) -> Cid<TextReceipt> {
-        self.genesis_receipt_id
-    }
-
-    /// Build the request `TextExecution` commitment from this bound program
-    /// + invocation. Used at quote time to compute `commitment_id` before
-    /// the runner sees the request.
-    pub(crate) fn build_text_execution(
-        &self,
-        initial_state_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-        invocation: &Invocation,
-        policy: &TextPolicy,
-    ) -> Result<TextExecution, ExecutorError> {
-        let bound = &self.bound_program;
-        let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
-            &bound.interpreter().backend,
-            Shape(vec![1, invocation.input_ids.len()]),
-            invocation.input_ids.clone(),
-        )
-        .map_err(|error| {
-            ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
-        })?;
-        let previous = self
-            .state_for_receipt(initial_state_receipt_id)?
-            .execution_id();
-        Ok(TextExecution::new(bound, previous, &input_tensor, policy)?)
-    }
-
-    /// Build the [`ExecutionStart`] for a request: resolve the starting
-    /// state from the receipt store and look up the continuation cache.
-    /// Returns `Err` if `initial_receipt_id` names a receipt the executor
-    /// doesn't have.
-    pub(crate) fn execution_start(
-        &self,
-        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-        initial_receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    ) -> Result<ExecutionStart, ExecutorError> {
-        let mut cache = self
-            .execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
-        let initial_state = cache
-            .receipts
-            .get(&initial_receipt_id)
-            .cloned()
-            .ok_or_else(|| {
-                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-                    "initial receipt not found: {initial_receipt_id}"
-                ))
-            })?;
-        let cached = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
-        debug!(
-            program_id = %self.bound_program.program().id(),
-            %commitment_id,
-            %initial_receipt_id,
-            cached_output_tokens = cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
-            cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
-            cache_receipts = cache.receipts.len(),
-            cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
-            "execution cache lookup"
-        );
-        Ok(ExecutionStart {
-            cached,
-            commitment_id,
-            initial_state,
-        })
-    }
-
-    /// Build an [`ExecutionStart`] from the protocol-level previous
-    /// execution commitment. Direct CID-only symbolic requests use this
-    /// path; they do not name a receipt.
-    pub(crate) fn execution_start_after(
-        &self,
-        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-        previous_execution_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-    ) -> Result<ExecutionStart, ExecutorError> {
-        let mut cache = self
-            .execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned");
-        let initial_state = cache
-            .states_by_execution
-            .get(&previous_execution_id)
-            .cloned()
-            .ok_or_else(|| {
-                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-                    "previous execution state not found: {previous_execution_id}"
-                ))
-            })?;
-        let cached = cache.lookup_continuation(commitment_id);
-        debug!(
-            program_id = %self.bound_program.program().id(),
-            %commitment_id,
-            %previous_execution_id,
-            cached_output_tokens = cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
-            cache_continuations = cache.continuations.len(),
-            cache_receipts = cache.receipts.len(),
-            cache_bytes = cache.total_bytes(),
-            "execution cache lookup by previous execution"
-        );
-        Ok(ExecutionStart {
-            cached,
-            commitment_id,
-            initial_state,
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn state_for_receipt(
-        &self,
-        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    ) -> Result<Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>, ExecutorError> {
-        self.execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
-            .receipts
-            .get(&receipt_id)
-            .cloned()
-            .ok_or_else(|| {
-                ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("initial receipt not found: {receipt_id}"))
-            })
-    }
-
-    pub(crate) fn cache_continuation(
-        &self,
-        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-        output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
-        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    ) {
-        self.execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
-            .insert_continuation(
-                self.bound_program.program().id(),
-                commitment_id,
-                Arc::<[u32]>::from(output_tokens),
-                receipt_id,
-            );
-    }
-
-    /// Store the final [`TextState`] of an execution under its receipt
-    /// CID. Future anchored requests can name this receipt to resume from
-    /// this state.
-    pub(crate) fn cache_receipt(&self, state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>) {
-        let receipt_id = state.receipt_id();
-        let bytes = state.allocated();
-        self.execution_cache
-            .lock()
-            .expect("execution cache mutex poisoned")
-            .insert_receipt(self.bound_program.program().id(), receipt_id, bytes, state);
-    }
-}
-
-impl ExecutionCache {
-    fn new(max_bytes: usize) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            continuations: HashMap::new(),
-            receipts: HashMap::new(),
-            states_by_execution: HashMap::new(),
-            max_bytes,
-            total_bytes: 0,
-            touch_clock: 0,
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn insert_genesis(&mut self, state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>) {
-        self.receipts.insert(state.receipt_id(), Arc::clone(&state));
-        self.states_by_execution.insert(state.execution_id(), state);
-    }
-
-    fn lookup_continuation(
-        &mut self,
-        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-    ) -> Option<CachedContinuation> {
-        let touch = self.next_touch();
-        self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id).map(|entry| {
-            entry.last_touch = touch;
-            CachedContinuation {
-                output_tokens: entry.output_tokens.clone(),
-                receipt_id: entry.receipt_id,
-            }
-        })
-    }
-
-    fn total_bytes(&self) -> usize {
-        self.total_bytes
-    }
-
-    fn insert_continuation(
-        &mut self,
-        program_id: Cid<Program>,
-        commitment_id: Cid<TextExecution>,
-        output_tokens: Arc<[u32]>,
-        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    ) {
-        let continuation_bytes = output_tokens
-            .len()
-            .saturating_mul(std::mem::size_of::<u32>());
-        if continuation_bytes > self.max_bytes {
-            debug!(
-                %program_id,
-                %commitment_id,
-                continuation_bytes,
-                max_bytes = self.max_bytes,
-                "skipping execution continuation insert"
-            );
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let existing_bytes = self
-            .continuations
-            .get(&commitment_id)
-            .map_or(0, |entry| entry.bytes);
-        self.evict_continuations_until_fits(continuation_bytes.saturating_sub(existing_bytes));
-        let touch = self.next_touch();
-        if let Some(entry) = self.continuations.get_mut(&commitment_id) {
-            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(entry.bytes);
-            entry.output_tokens = output_tokens;
-            entry.receipt_id = receipt_id;
-            entry.bytes = continuation_bytes;
-            entry.last_touch = touch;
-            self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
-            debug!(
-                %program_id,
-                %commitment_id,
-                output_tokens = entry.output_tokens.len(),
-                cache_continuations = self.continuations.len(),
-                cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-                continuation_bytes,
-                "updated execution continuation"
-            );
-            return;
-        }
-
-        self.continuations.insert(
-            commitment_id,
-            ContinuationEntry {
-                output_tokens,
-                receipt_id,
-                bytes: continuation_bytes,
-                last_touch: touch,
-            },
-        );
-        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(continuation_bytes);
-        debug!(
-            %program_id,
-            %commitment_id,
-            cache_continuations = self.continuations.len(),
-            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-            continuation_bytes,
-            "inserted execution continuation"
-        );
-    }
-
-    fn insert_receipt(
-        &mut self,
-        program_id: Cid<Program>,
-        receipt_id: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-        bytes: usize,
-        state: Arc<TextState<ExecBackend>>,
-    ) {
-        self.states_by_execution
-            .entry(state.execution_id())
-            .or_insert_with(|| Arc::clone(&state));
-        if self.receipts.contains_key(&receipt_id) {
-            // Same content, already present; refresh nothing here (no LRU
-            // eviction policy on receipts yet — TODO follow-up).
-            return;
-        }
-        self.receipts.insert(receipt_id, state);
-        self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_add(bytes);
-        debug!(
-            %program_id,
-            %receipt_id,
-            cache_receipts = self.receipts.len(),
-            cache_bytes = self.total_bytes,
-            receipt_bytes = bytes,
-            "inserted receipt"
-        );
-    }
-
-    fn evict_continuations_until_fits(&mut self, additional_bytes: usize) {
-        while self.total_bytes.saturating_add(additional_bytes) > self.max_bytes {
-            let Some(lru_commitment) = self.least_recently_used_continuation() else {
-                break;
-            };
-            if let Some(removed) = self.continuations.remove(&lru_commitment) {
-                self.total_bytes = self.total_bytes.saturating_sub(removed.bytes);
-            }
-        }
-    }
-
-    fn least_recently_used_continuation(&self) -> Option<Cid<TextExecution>> {
-        let mut best: Option<(u64, Cid<TextExecution>)> = None;
-        for (&commitment, entry) in &self.continuations {
-            match &best {
-                Some((best_touch, _)) if entry.last_touch >= *best_touch => {}
-                _ => best = Some((entry.last_touch, commitment)),
-            }
-        }
-        best.map(|(_, commitment)| commitment)
-    }
-
-    fn next_touch(&mut self) -> u64 {
-        let touch = self.touch_clock;
-        self.touch_clock = self.touch_clock.wrapping_add(1);
-        touch
-    }
-}
-
-#[cfg(test)]
-mod tests {
-    use super::{Cid, ExecutionCache, Program, TextExecution, TextReceipt};
-    use std::sync::Arc;
-
-    #[test]
-    fn exact_continuation_lookup_hits_by_commitment_id() {
-        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
-        let commitment_id = Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([7; 32]);
-        let receipt_id = Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([9; 32]);
-        let expected = Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![4_u32, 5, 6]);
-
-        cache.insert_continuation(
-            Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
-            commitment_id,
-            expected.clone(),
-            receipt_id,
-        );
-
-        let continuation = cache
-            .lookup_continuation(commitment_id)
-            .expect("continuation should exist");
-        assert_eq!(continuation.output_tokens, expected);
-        assert_eq!(continuation.receipt_id, receipt_id);
-    }
-
-    #[test]
-    fn continuation_lookup_misses_on_different_commitment() {
-        let mut cache = ExecutionCache::new(1024);
-        cache.insert_continuation(
-            Cid::<Program>::from_bytes([0; 32]),
-            Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([1; 32]),
-            Arc::<[u32]>::from(vec![1_u32, 2, 3]),
-            Cid::<TextReceipt>::from_bytes([2; 32]),
-        );
-        assert!(
-            cache
-                .lookup_continuation(Cid::<TextExecution>::from_bytes([2; 32]))
-                .is_none()
-        );
-    }
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index c077be4..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/programs/mod.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,26 +0,0 @@
-//! Bound-program cache + admission state machine, and the per-bound-program
-//! [`ExecutionContext`] that wraps a [`catgrad::runtime::BoundProgram`]
-//! together with its run-time caches.
-//!
-//! [`Cache`] is the executor's two-level cache + admission machinery: load
-//! [`crate::inputs::Bundle`] (slow, single-flight, queued via the load
-//! queue) → bind a [`catgrad::runtime::Program`] against those inputs (fast
-//! CPU work, single-flight, cached). Every cache lookup produces an
-//! [`ExecutionContext`] ready to drive a quote and stream tokens.
-//!
-//! # Commitment-keyed caches
-//!
-//! Each [`ExecutionContext`] owns an exact-replay cache keyed by the
-//! request *commitment* — a [`Cid<TextExecution>`] computed from
-//! `(program, parameter tensor CIDs, prompt tokens, policy)`. Two
-//! requests with the same commitment hash are byte-identical asks; the
-//! cache returns the previously-streamed output tokens without touching
-//! the model.
-//!
-//! [`Cid<TextExecution>`]: catgrad::cid::Cid
-
-mod cache;
-mod context;
-
-pub(crate) use cache::Cache;
-pub(crate) use context::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs b/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
deleted file mode 100644
index 35a0a6a..0000000
--- a/crates/executor/src/runner.rs
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,243 +0,0 @@
-//! Causal-LM decode driver for the executor.
-//!
-//! # Overview
-//!
-//! The runner drives a single text-generation request to completion,
-//! emitting generated tokens to a streaming callback. It's the only
-//! place in the executor that calls into catgrad's LLM execution
-//! surface; everything else (cache, scheduling, quoting) is plain data.
-//!
-//! # Algorithm
-//!
-//! 1. **Exact-output replay.** If the request commitment matches a
-//!    previously-served request, the cached output tokens are streamed
-//!    back without touching the model. The cached entry carries the
-//!    receipt CID the original real-decode produced; the runner reports
-//!    the same CID so replays are observationally identical.
-//!
-//! 2. **Prefill.** A single batched call against the bound program's
-//!    [`prefill`](catgrad_llm::runtime::BoundProgramText::prefill) on
-//!    top of the resolved starting state (cold-start: program's genesis
-//!    state; anchored: a previously-stored receipt). Returns a
-//!    [`TextDecoder`] positioned to commit the first predicted token.
-//!
-//! 3. **Decode loop.** Peek the predicted token, check stop tokens,
-//!    [`commit_next`] to emit-and-advance, repeat to `max_new_tokens`.
-//!    Each iteration leaves the decoder fully receipt-aligned.
-//!
-//! On completion the runner consumes the decoder into a
-//! [`TextState`](catgrad_llm::runtime::TextState), inserts that state
-//! into the receipt store (so future anchored requests can reference
-//! it), and stores the emitted token sequence + receipt CID in the
-//! exact-replay cache.
-//!
-//! # Why no generic-over-stepper trait
-//!
-//! Earlier versions abstracted the decode loop over a `CausalStepper`
-//! trait so a fake in-memory implementation could substitute for the
-//! catgrad session in tests. The trait was load-bearing for the
-//! split-stability test approach we no longer pursue (see PREFIX.md
-//! history). Without that, the runner is concrete on
-//! `TextDecoder<ExecBackend>` and tested via end-to-end smoke runs.
-
-use crate::backend::ExecBackend;
-use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use crate::state::{Invocation, StopReason};
-use catgrad::category::core::Shape;
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
-use catgrad::interpreter;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{
-    BoundProgramText, BreakReason, DecodeLoopError, DecodeOutcome as DecoderOutcome, TextDecoder,
-    TextReceipt, run_decode,
-};
-use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
-use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use std::sync::Arc;
-use std::time::Instant;
-use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
-
-/// Terminal output of a completed decode. Worker maps this onto a
-/// `Termination::Completed` for the actor.
-#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
-pub struct DecodeOutcome {
-    pub stop_reason: StopReason,
-    pub receipt_cid: Cid<TextReceipt>,
-    pub output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
-}
-
-/// Public entry point. Wires the catgrad text decoder, runs the decode
-/// loop, and writes the result back to the [`ExecutionContext`] caches.
-///
-/// `cancel` is polled between decode iterations; when triggered, the
-/// loop exits with `StopReason::Cancelled` and the partial post-state is
-/// still receipt-aligned (every step ends with `commit_next` complete).
-/// Cancelled runs do NOT populate the exact-replay cache (they would
-/// poison future identical requests with a partial output) but they DO
-/// populate the receipt store so anchored requests can resume.
-pub fn run_cached_program_streaming(
-    program: &ExecutionContext,
-    start: &ExecutionStart,
-    invocation: &Invocation,
-    stream_batch_size: u32,
-    cancel: &CancellationToken,
-    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<DecodeOutcome, ExecutorError> {
-    let started_at = Instant::now();
-    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1))
-        .unwrap_or(usize::MAX)
-        .max(1);
-    let prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len();
-
-    if let Some(cached) = start.cached.as_ref() {
-        info!(
-            prompt_tokens,
-            cached_output_tokens = cached.output_tokens.len(),
-            first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-            "first token ready (replay)"
-        );
-        let mut emitted = 0u64;
-        for chunk in cached.output_tokens.chunks(batch_size) {
-            emitted = emitted.saturating_add(chunk.len() as u64);
-            on_progress(emitted, &encode_token_ids(chunk));
-        }
-        return Ok(DecodeOutcome {
-            // Replay is observationally identical to a fresh decode that
-            // hit a stop token at the same position. We don't store the
-            // original stop reason; EndOfSequence is the only honest
-            // default given an exact-output match.
-            stop_reason: StopReason::EndOfSequence,
-            receipt_cid: cached.receipt_id,
-            output_tokens: cached.output_tokens.to_vec(),
-        });
-    }
-
-    let session_start = Instant::now();
-    let bound = program.bound_program();
-    let input_tensor = interpreter::tensor(
-        &bound.interpreter().backend,
-        Shape(vec![1, prompt_tokens]),
-        invocation.input_ids.clone(),
-    )
-    .map_err(|error| {
-        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("failed to build input tensor: {error:?}"))
-    })?;
-    let mut decoder: TextDecoder<ExecBackend> =
-        Arc::clone(bound).prefill(&start.initial_state, &input_tensor)?;
-
-    info!(
-        prompt_tokens,
-        first_token_total_ms = started_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
-        session_start_ms = session_start.elapsed().as_millis(),
-        "first token ready"
-    );
-
-    let DecodeLoopOutput {
-        stop_reason,
-        output_tokens,
-    } = run_decode_loop(
-        &mut decoder,
-        invocation.max_new_tokens,
-        &invocation.stop_token_ids,
-        batch_size,
-        cancel,
-        &mut on_progress,
-    )?;
-
-    let final_state = decoder.into_text_state(start.commitment_id, &output_tokens)?;
-    let receipt_cid = final_state.receipt_id();
-    program.cache_receipt(Arc::new(final_state));
-    // Skip continuation cache on cancellation: an identical future request
-    // expects the deterministic full output, not a partial one. The
-    // receipt store is fine to populate — a real receipt for "we ran this
-    // far" is always honest.
-    if !matches!(stop_reason, StopReason::Cancelled) {
-        program.cache_continuation(start.commitment_id, output_tokens.clone(), receipt_cid);
-    }
-
-    Ok(DecodeOutcome {
-        stop_reason,
-        receipt_cid,
-        output_tokens,
-    })
-}
-
-struct DecodeLoopOutput {
-    stop_reason: StopReason,
-    output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
-}
-
-/// Decode loop: drives [`run_decode`] over the decoder, layering
-/// cancellation + batched progress emission on top via the per-token
-/// callback.
-///
-/// After each `commit_next` the decoder is fully receipt-aligned, so
-/// breaking out (stop token or cancellation) always leaves
-/// `decoder.position == output_tokens.len()` — the invariant
-/// `into_text_state` requires.
-///
-/// **Cancellation timing:** the cancel check happens *after* the
-/// current token has been committed and recorded. A cancelled
-/// response therefore includes the token that was already in flight
-/// when cancel fired. The previous bespoke loop checked cancel
-/// *before* peeking — net effect is up to one extra token in the
-/// cancelled output.
-fn run_decode_loop(
-    decoder: &mut TextDecoder<ExecBackend>,
-    max_new_tokens: u32,
-    stop_token_ids: &[i32],
-    batch_size: usize,
-    cancel: &CancellationToken,
-    on_progress: &mut impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<DecodeLoopOutput, ExecutorError> {
-    let mut output_tokens: Vec<u32> = Vec::new();
-    let mut pending_batch: Vec<u32> = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
-    let mut generated: u64 = 0;
-
-    let (_, outcome) = run_decode::<_, _, std::convert::Infallible>(
-        decoder,
-        max_new_tokens,
-        stop_token_ids,
-        |token| {
-            // Push first so output_tokens length tracks decoder.position.
-            generated += 1;
-            output_tokens.push(token);
-            pending_batch.push(token);
-            if pending_batch.len() >= batch_size {
-                let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
-                on_progress(generated, &chunk);
-                pending_batch.clear();
-            }
-            // Then check cancellation: signals run_decode to stop AFTER
-            // this token is committed and reported.
-            if cancel.is_cancelled() {
-                Ok(std::ops::ControlFlow::Break(BreakReason::Cancelled))
-            } else {
-                Ok(std::ops::ControlFlow::Continue(()))
-            }
-        },
-    )
-    .map_err(|err| match err {
-        DecodeLoopError::Decoder(e) => ExecutorError::from(e),
-        DecodeLoopError::Sink(_) => unreachable!("Infallible sink"),
-    })?;
-
-    if !pending_batch.is_empty() {
-        let chunk = encode_token_ids(&pending_batch);
-        on_progress(generated, &chunk);
-    }
-
-    let stop_reason = match outcome {
-        DecoderOutcome::EndOfSequence => StopReason::EndOfSequence,
-        DecoderOutcome::MaxTokens => StopReason::MaxNewTokens,
-        DecoderOutcome::Cancelled => StopReason::Cancelled,
-        // Executor doesn't use the StopSequence break path — only the
-        // EndOfSequence (parser-level stop tokens) and Cancelled
-        // paths. Treat as EndOfSequence defensively if it ever fires.
-        DecoderOutcome::StopSequence => StopReason::EndOfSequence,
-    };
-
-    Ok(DecodeLoopOutput {
-        stop_reason,
-        output_tokens,
-    })
-}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 9193239..1ed3030 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -1,18 +1,10 @@
 use std::collections::HashMap;
-use std::sync::Arc;
+use std::str::FromStr;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 use crate::DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ;
-use crate::inputs::HuggingFaceLocator;
-use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use catgrad::cid::Cid;
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad::runtime::Program;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::{TextExecution, TextReceipt};
-use hellas_core::{
-    Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, SymbolicGenesisRequest, SymbolicPolicy,
-    SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepRequest,
-};
+use hellas_core::{Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, SymbolicRequest};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     QuotePreparedTextRequest, SymbolicStart as PbSymbolicStart, symbolic_start,
 };
@@ -20,23 +12,26 @@ use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     FinishStatus as PbFinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent,
     WorkFailed as PbWorkFailed, WorkFinished as PbWorkFinished, work_event,
 };
-use hellas_pb::symbolic::{
-    SymbolicGenesisExecution as PbSymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest,
-    SymbolicStepExecution as PbSymbolicStepExecution, symbolic_request,
-};
+use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids;
-use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::spec::DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION;
-use std::str::FromStr;
 use uuid::Uuid;
 
 pub use hellas_rpc::error::StateError;
 
-// =====================================================================
-// Courtesy ticket validation: turn an incoming Hugging Face text request into
-// the typed inputs the executor needs (program, weights locator, invocation).
-// =====================================================================
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+pub(crate) struct ModelLocator {
+    pub model_id: String,
+    pub revision: String,
+    pub dtype: Dtype,
+}
+
+impl ModelLocator {
+    pub(crate) fn spec(&self) -> String {
+        model_spec(&self.model_id, &self.revision)
+    }
+}
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct Invocation {
@@ -46,10 +41,9 @@ pub struct Invocation {
 }
 
 pub(crate) struct QuotePlan {
-    pub program: Program,
-    pub weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator,
+    pub locator: ModelLocator,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub initial_receipt_id: Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>,
+    pub initial_artifact_id: Option<Digest>,
 }
 
 impl QuotePlan {
@@ -64,16 +58,15 @@ impl QuotePlan {
             ));
         }
 
-        let requested_revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
-        let requested_revision = if requested_revision.is_empty() {
+        let revision = request.huggingface_revision.trim();
+        let revision = if revision.is_empty() {
             DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
         } else {
-            requested_revision
+            revision
         }
         .to_string();
 
-        let request_dtype = resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes, supported_dtypes)?;
-
+        let dtype = resolve_accept_dtypes(&request.accept_dtypes, supported_dtypes)?;
         let max_new_tokens = if request.max_new_tokens == 0 {
             DEFAULT_MAX_SEQ
         } else {
@@ -98,38 +91,25 @@ impl QuotePlan {
                 })
             })
             .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
-        let expected_max_sequence_length = input_ids.len().saturating_add(max_new_tokens as usize);
-        let assets = ModelAssets::load(&model_spec(model_id, &requested_revision), request_dtype)?;
-        let program_bytes =
-            assets.build_program_bytes_for_sequence(expected_max_sequence_length)?;
-        let program: Program = serde_json::from_slice(&program_bytes)
-            .map_err(|e| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("invalid program: {e}")))?;
-        if program.max_sequence_length() != expected_max_sequence_length {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "program max_sequence_length mismatch: request implies {expected_max_sequence_length}, program declares {}",
-                program.max_sequence_length()
-            )));
-        }
-        let initial_receipt_id = parse_symbolic_start(request.start)?;
+        let initial_artifact_id = parse_symbolic_start(request.start)?;
 
         Ok(Self {
-            program,
-            weights_key: HuggingFaceLocator::new(
-                model_id.to_string(),
-                requested_revision,
-                request_dtype,
-            ),
+            locator: ModelLocator {
+                model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+                revision,
+                dtype,
+            },
             invocation: Invocation {
                 input_ids,
                 max_new_tokens,
                 stop_token_ids,
             },
-            initial_receipt_id,
+            initial_artifact_id,
         })
     }
 }
 
-fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
+pub(crate) fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
     prefs: &[String],
     supported_dtypes: &[Dtype],
 ) -> Result<Dtype, ExecutorError> {
@@ -148,7 +128,7 @@ fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
         })?;
         if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
             return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "model dtype must be f32, f16, or bf16".to_string(),
+                "model dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string(),
             ));
         }
         parsed.push(dtype);
@@ -164,86 +144,33 @@ fn resolve_accept_dtypes(
     })
 }
 
-pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_text_execution(execution: &TextExecution) -> SymbolicRequest {
-    match execution {
-        TextExecution::Genesis { binding } => SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
-            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*binding.as_bytes()),
-        }),
-        TextExecution::Step {
-            binding,
-            previous,
-            input_tokens,
-            policy,
-        } => SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
-            binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*binding.as_bytes()),
-            previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*previous.as_bytes()),
-            input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes(*input_tokens.as_bytes()),
-            policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(policy.max_new_tokens(), policy.stop_token_ids().to_vec()),
-        }),
-    }
-}
-
 pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_to_pb(request: &SymbolicRequest) -> PbSymbolicRequest {
-    let execution = match request {
-        SymbolicRequest::Genesis(genesis) => {
-            symbolic_request::Execution::Genesis(PbSymbolicGenesisExecution {
-                binding_cid: genesis.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-            })
-        }
-        SymbolicRequest::Step(step) => symbolic_request::Execution::Step(PbSymbolicStepExecution {
-            binding_cid: step.binding_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-            previous_execution_cid: step.previous_execution_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-            input_tokens_cid: step.input_tokens_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-            max_new_tokens: step.policy.max_new_tokens,
-            stop_token_ids: step.policy.stop_token_ids.clone(),
-        }),
-    };
     PbSymbolicRequest {
-        execution: Some(execution),
+        text_execution_cid: request.text_execution_cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
     }
 }
 
 pub(crate) fn symbolic_request_from_pb(
     request: PbSymbolicRequest,
 ) -> Result<SymbolicRequest, ExecutorError> {
-    match request.execution {
-        Some(symbolic_request::Execution::Genesis(genesis)) => {
-            Ok(SymbolicRequest::Genesis(SymbolicGenesisRequest {
-                binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&genesis.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
-            }))
-        }
-        Some(symbolic_request::Execution::Step(step)) => {
-            Ok(SymbolicRequest::Step(SymbolicStepRequest {
-                binding_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(&step.binding_cid, "binding_cid")?),
-                previous_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
-                    &step.previous_execution_cid,
-                    "previous_execution_cid",
-                )?),
-                input_tokens_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
-                    &step.input_tokens_cid,
-                    "input_tokens_cid",
-                )?),
-                policy: SymbolicPolicy::new(step.max_new_tokens, step.stop_token_ids),
-            }))
-        }
-        None => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "missing symbolic execution".to_string(),
-        )),
-    }
+    Ok(SymbolicRequest {
+        text_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
+            &request.text_execution_cid,
+            "text_execution_cid",
+        )?),
+    })
 }
 
-fn parse_symbolic_start(
-    start: Option<PbSymbolicStart>,
-) -> Result<Option<Cid<TextReceipt>>, ExecutorError> {
+fn parse_symbolic_start(start: Option<PbSymbolicStart>) -> Result<Option<Digest>, ExecutorError> {
     let start = start
         .and_then(|start| start.kind)
         .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest("missing symbolic start".to_string()))?;
     match start {
         symbolic_start::Kind::Genesis(_) => Ok(None),
-        symbolic_start::Kind::Receipt(receipt) => {
-            let bytes = bytes32(&receipt.receipt_cid, "receipt_cid")?;
-            Ok(Some(Cid::from_bytes(bytes)))
-        }
+        symbolic_start::Kind::Artifact(artifact) => Ok(Some(Digest::from_bytes(bytes32(
+            &artifact.artifact_cid,
+            "artifact_cid",
+        )?))),
     }
 }
 
@@ -262,7 +189,7 @@ fn hex32(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     out
 }
 
-fn model_spec(model_id: &str, revision: &str) -> String {
+pub(crate) fn model_spec(model_id: &str, revision: &str) -> String {
     if revision.is_empty() {
         model_id.to_string()
     } else {
@@ -270,12 +197,11 @@ fn model_spec(model_id: &str, revision: &str) -> String {
     }
 }
 
-// =====================================================================
-// In-memory store of issued quotes. Quotes are short-lived
-// (TTL ~30s); after the matching `Execute` consumes one it's removed.
-// Executions themselves are not tracked — the streaming `Execute` RPC
-// owns everything needed for the request lifecycle.
-// =====================================================================
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub(crate) enum LocalModelStatus {
+    Ready,
+    Failed(String),
+}
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
 pub struct QuoteRecord {
@@ -289,9 +215,8 @@ pub struct QuoteRecord {
 pub enum QuoteKind {
     Symbolic {
         symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+        locator: ModelLocator,
         invocation: Invocation,
-        execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-        start: ExecutionStart,
     },
     Opaque {
         request: OpaqueRequest,
@@ -348,9 +273,6 @@ impl ExecutorState {
     }
 }
 
-/// Mint a fresh execution id. Not registered anywhere — under the unified
-/// streaming `Execute` RPC the id only matters for logging/tracing within
-/// the lifetime of one request, never for cross-RPC lookup.
 pub fn new_execution_id() -> String {
     make_id("exec")
 }
@@ -359,13 +281,6 @@ fn make_id(prefix: &str) -> String {
     format!("{prefix}-{}", Uuid::new_v4().simple())
 }
 
-// =====================================================================
-// Termination — the worker's authoritative result for one execution.
-// Mirrors the wire `Outcome` shape but keeps the receipt CID typed and
-// the stop reason native.
-// =====================================================================
-
-/// Why the runner stopped emitting tokens.
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq)]
 pub enum StopReason {
     EndOfSequence,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index bd75abe..a8308a5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,15 +1,17 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
-use crate::programs::{ExecutionContext, ExecutionStart};
-use crate::runner;
-use crate::state::{Invocation, Termination};
+use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, StopReason, Termination};
+use catnix::OutputAddressed;
+use chatgrad::PreparedPrompt;
+use chatgrad::run::{GenerationControl, GenerationTermination, ModelEngine};
 use hellas_core::{
     Digest, ProducerSigningKey, SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput,
-    SymbolicRequest,
+    SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     WorkChunk as PbChunk, WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent, work_event::Kind as PbEvent,
 };
+use std::collections::HashMap;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicU64, Ordering};
 use std::sync::mpsc::{self, Receiver, SyncSender, TrySendError};
@@ -32,23 +34,21 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub execution_id: String,
     pub model_id: String,
     pub symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+    pub locator: ModelLocator,
     pub invocation: Invocation,
-    pub execution: Arc<ExecutionContext>,
-    pub start: ExecutionStart,
     pub stream_batch_size: u32,
     pub accepted_at: Instant,
-    /// Cooperative cancel signal. The runner polls between decode steps.
-    /// The worker also fires it from inside the on_progress callback when
-    /// the per-execution sender returns Err (consumer dropped).
     pub cancel: CancellationToken,
-    /// Per-execution sender. Worker pushes Chunk frames here as decode
-    /// progresses, and the terminal Outcome at the end. Receiver lives
-    /// with the streaming-RPC consumer; dropping it is the cancel signal.
     pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
     pub metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
     pub producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
 }
 
+struct DecodeOutcome {
+    stop_reason: StopReason,
+    output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+}
+
 impl ExecuteWorker {
     pub(crate) fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio_mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
@@ -66,19 +66,13 @@ impl ExecuteWorker {
             Err(TrySendError::Disconnected(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(job)),
         }
     }
-
-    #[cfg(test)]
-    pub(crate) fn stopped() -> Self {
-        let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
-        drop(rx);
-        Self { tx }
-    }
 }
 
 fn worker_loop(
     rx: Receiver<ExecuteJob>,
     executor_tx: tokio_mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>,
 ) {
+    let mut engines: HashMap<ModelLocator, ModelEngine> = HashMap::new();
     while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
         let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
         let model_id = job.model_id.clone();
@@ -88,8 +82,6 @@ fn worker_loop(
         let symbolic_request = job.symbolic_request.clone();
         let producer_key = Arc::clone(&job.producer_key);
 
-        // Track the last reported position so a Failed termination can
-        // honestly report tokens emitted before the error.
         let position = Arc::new(AtomicU64::new(0));
         let on_progress = make_on_progress(
             Arc::clone(&position),
@@ -99,7 +91,7 @@ fn worker_loop(
         );
 
         let termination = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
-            run_job(job, on_progress)
+            run_job(job, on_progress, &mut engines)
         })) {
             Ok(Ok(outcome)) => {
                 match completed_termination(&symbolic_request, &producer_key, outcome) {
@@ -134,8 +126,6 @@ fn worker_loop(
             }
         };
 
-        // Metrics fire on the worker thread — actor doesn't need to know
-        // success/failure, only that the slot is free.
         let generated = termination.position();
         if termination.is_completed() {
             metrics.record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
@@ -143,12 +133,7 @@ fn worker_loop(
             metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
         }
 
-        // Send the terminal frame; ignore Err (consumer already dropped).
         let _ = sender.blocking_send(Ok(termination.into_pb()));
-
-        // Signal the actor that the worker is free for the next pending
-        // job. Failure here means the actor is shutting down; nothing to
-        // recover.
         let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WorkerIdle);
     }
 }
@@ -156,13 +141,12 @@ fn worker_loop(
 fn completed_termination(
     symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
     producer_key: &ProducerSigningKey,
-    outcome: runner::DecodeOutcome,
+    outcome: DecodeOutcome,
 ) -> Result<Termination, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
-    let receipt_bytes = *outcome.receipt_cid.as_bytes();
-    let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput {
-        text_receipt_cid: Digest::from_bytes(receipt_bytes),
-    };
-    let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextReceiptCid(Digest::from_bytes(receipt_bytes));
+    let text_artifact_cid =
+        text_artifact_cid(symbolic_request.text_execution_cid, &outcome.output_tokens);
+    let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput { text_artifact_cid };
+    let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(text_artifact_cid);
     let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::sign_symbolic(
         symbolic_request,
         &symbolic_output,
@@ -184,45 +168,134 @@ fn completed_termination(
     })
 }
 
+fn text_artifact_cid(text_execution_cid: Digest, output_tokens: &[u32]) -> Digest {
+    let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(text_execution_cid));
+    let generated_tokens_id = catnix::TokenIds::from(output_tokens.to_vec()).output_id();
+    // The text-state bytes will live in the artifact resolver. Until that
+    // lands, derive a stable local state id from the execution and generated
+    // token artifact so the TextArtifact identity has the right shape.
+    let state_digest = hash_tuple(
+        "hellas.executor.synthetic_text_state.v1",
+        &[
+            text_execution_cid.as_bytes(),
+            generated_tokens_id.as_bytes(),
+        ],
+    );
+    let state_id = catnix::TextStateId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(state_digest));
+    let artifact = catnix::TextArtifact::output(
+        execution_id,
+        output_tokens.len() as u64,
+        state_id,
+        generated_tokens_id,
+    );
+    from_catnix_digest(artifact.output_id().digest())
+}
+
+fn to_catnix_digest(digest: Digest) -> catnix::Digest {
+    catnix::Digest::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())
+}
+
+fn from_catnix_digest(digest: catnix::Digest) -> Digest {
+    Digest::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
+}
+
 fn run_job(
     job: ExecuteJob,
-    on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
-) -> Result<runner::DecodeOutcome, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
+    mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),
+    engines: &mut HashMap<ModelLocator, ModelEngine>,
+) -> Result<DecodeOutcome, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
     let ExecuteJob {
         execution_id,
+        locator,
         invocation,
-        execution,
-        start,
         stream_batch_size,
         accepted_at,
         cancel,
         ..
     } = job;
 
-    debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running plan");
+    debug!(execution_id = %execution_id, "execute worker running model");
     debug!(
         execution_id = %execution_id,
-        commitment_id = %start.commitment_id,
         queue_wait_ms = accepted_at.elapsed().as_millis(),
         prompt_tokens = invocation.input_ids.len(),
-        cached_output_tokens = start.cached.as_ref().map_or(0, |c| c.output_tokens.len()),
         "execute worker starting"
     );
 
-    runner::run_cached_program_streaming(
-        execution.as_ref(),
-        &start,
-        &invocation,
-        stream_batch_size,
-        &cancel,
-        on_progress,
-    )
+    let engine = match engines.get(&locator) {
+        Some(engine) => engine.clone(),
+        None => {
+            let backend = crate::backend::create_backend()?;
+            let engine = ModelEngine::new_with_backend(
+                &locator.model_id,
+                &locator.revision,
+                backend,
+                true,
+                locator.dtype,
+            )
+            .map_err(|err| hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(err.to_string()))?;
+            engines.insert(locator.clone(), engine.clone());
+            engine
+        }
+    };
+    let prepared = PreparedPrompt::new(
+        input_ids_to_i32(&invocation.input_ids)?,
+        invocation.stop_token_ids,
+    );
+    let batch_size = usize::try_from(stream_batch_size.max(1))
+        .unwrap_or(usize::MAX)
+        .max(1);
+    let mut output_tokens = Vec::new();
+    let mut pending = Vec::with_capacity(batch_size);
+    let mut generated = 0u64;
+
+    let generated_output = engine
+        .generate_tokens_from_prepared(&prepared, invocation.max_new_tokens, |token| {
+            generated = generated.saturating_add(1);
+            output_tokens.push(token.token_id);
+            pending.push(token.token_id);
+            if pending.len() >= batch_size {
+                on_progress(generated, &hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids(&pending));
+                pending.clear();
+            }
+            if cancel.is_cancelled() {
+                Ok(GenerationControl::Cancel)
+            } else {
+                Ok(GenerationControl::Continue)
+            }
+        })
+        .map_err(|err| hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(err.to_string()))?;
+
+    if !pending.is_empty() {
+        on_progress(generated, &hellas_rpc::encode_token_ids(&pending));
+    }
+
+    let stop_reason = match generated_output.termination {
+        GenerationTermination::Stop => StopReason::EndOfSequence,
+        GenerationTermination::MaxTokens => StopReason::MaxNewTokens,
+        GenerationTermination::Cancelled => StopReason::Cancelled,
+    };
+
+    Ok(DecodeOutcome {
+        stop_reason,
+        output_tokens,
+    })
+}
+
+fn input_ids_to_i32(input_ids: &[u32]) -> Result<Vec<i32>, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
+    input_ids
+        .iter()
+        .copied()
+        .map(|token| {
+            i32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| {
+                hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                    "token id {token} exceeds i32 range"
+                ))
+            })
+        })
+        .collect()
 }
 
-/// Build the per-chunk callback the runner invokes. It pushes a `Chunk`
-/// frame onto the per-execution sender and, on send failure (consumer
-/// dropped the receiver), fires the cancel token so the runner exits at
-/// the next decode boundary.
 fn make_on_progress(
     position: Arc<AtomicU64>,
     sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
index 3c1ee45..01a0284 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ pub mod symbolic_start {
         #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
         Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisStart),
         #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Receipt(super::SymbolicReceiptStart),
+        Artifact(super::SymbolicArtifactStart),
     }
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStart {
@@ -37,19 +37,19 @@ impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisStart {
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicReceiptStart {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
+pub struct SymbolicArtifactStart {
+    /// catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub receipt_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    pub artifact_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicReceiptStart {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicReceiptStart";
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicArtifactStart {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicArtifactStart";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicArtifactStart".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicReceiptStart".into()
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicArtifactStart".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
index c95606f..d250a6e 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.symbolic.v1.rs
@@ -1,18 +1,9 @@
 // This file is @generated by prost-build.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct SymbolicRequest {
-    #[prost(oneof = "symbolic_request::Execution", tags = "1, 2")]
-    pub execution: ::core::option::Option<symbolic_request::Execution>,
-}
-/// Nested message and enum types in `SymbolicRequest`.
-pub mod symbolic_request {
-    #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Oneof)]
-    pub enum Execution {
-        #[prost(message, tag = "1")]
-        Genesis(super::SymbolicGenesisExecution),
-        #[prost(message, tag = "2")]
-        Step(super::SymbolicStepExecution),
-    }
+    /// catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub text_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
 impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicRequest {
     const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicRequest";
@@ -24,50 +15,6 @@ impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicRequest {
         "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest".into()
     }
 }
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicGenesisExecution {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicGenesisExecution {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicGenesisExecution";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicGenesisExecution".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicStepExecution {
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub binding_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
-    pub previous_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// exactly 32 bytes
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "3")]
-    pub input_tokens_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "4")]
-    pub max_new_tokens: u32,
-    /// Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
-    /// execution header before walking the stop-token list.
-    #[prost(int32, repeated, tag = "5")]
-    pub stop_token_ids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<i32>,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicStepExecution {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicStepExecution";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.symbolic.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicStepExecution".into()
-    }
-}
 /// Generated client implementations.
 pub mod symbolic_client {
     #![allow(
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
index bf22020..cc5605b 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -65,9 +65,7 @@ pub mod hellas {
 
 #[cfg(feature = "symbolic")]
 pub mod symbolic {
-    pub use crate::generated::hellas::symbolic::v1::{
-        SymbolicGenesisExecution, SymbolicRequest, SymbolicStepExecution, symbolic_request,
-    };
+    pub use crate::generated::hellas::symbolic::v1::SymbolicRequest;
     service_exports!(
         crate::generated::hellas::symbolic::v1,
         symbolic_client,
@@ -92,7 +90,7 @@ pub mod courtesy {
         GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
         ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, ModelTokenStats, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
         QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
-        QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicReceiptStart,
+        QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicArtifactStart, SymbolicGenesisStart,
         SymbolicStart, TokenStats, symbolic_start,
     };
     service_exports!(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 3b5f42c..3b6ee55 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ server = ["tonic/server", "hellas-pb/server"]
 node = [
     "dep:catgrad",
     "dep:catgrad-llm",
+    "dep:chatgrad",
     "hellas-pb/hellas",
     "hellas-pb/symbolic",
     "hellas-pb/opaque",
@@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], optional = true }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 serde = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 tokenizers = { version = "0.21", default-features = false, features = ["progressbar", "fancy-regex"], optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
index 22ae0f3..8e2eb5b 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/assets.rs
@@ -1,17 +1,17 @@
 use std::sync::Arc;
 
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::{ChatOptions, ChatTurn, ToolDirectory};
-use catgrad_llm::types::Message;
+use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
 use catgrad_llm::utils::{get_model, get_model_architecture, get_model_chat_template};
-use catgrad_llm::{LLMError, PreparedPrompt};
+use chatgrad::types::Message;
+use chatgrad::{PreparedPrompt, RenderChatTemplateOptions};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     QuotePreparedTextRequest, SymbolicGenesisStart, SymbolicStart, symbolic_start,
 };
 use serde_json::Value;
 use tokenizers::Tokenizer;
 
-use super::config::{build_program_bytes, encode_i32_tokens};
+use super::config::encode_i32_tokens;
 use super::hf::get_model_metadata_files;
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 use crate::spec::ModelSpec;
@@ -98,10 +98,6 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn build_program_bytes_for_sequence(&self, max_sequence_length: usize) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-        build_program_bytes(&self.config, max_sequence_length, self.dtype)
-    }
-
     pub fn has_chat_template(&self) -> bool {
         self.chat_template.is_some()
     }
@@ -122,6 +118,31 @@ impl ModelAssets {
         .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 
+    pub fn prepare_chat_with_options(
+        &self,
+        messages: &[Message],
+        tools: Option<&[serde_json::Value]>,
+        enable_thinking: bool,
+    ) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
+        let template = self.chat_template.as_deref().ok_or_else(|| {
+            ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
+                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
+            }
+        })?;
+        PreparedPrompt::from_messages_with_options(
+            &self.tokenizer,
+            template,
+            &self.tokenizer_config,
+            messages,
+            &self.stop_token_ids,
+            RenderChatTemplateOptions {
+                enable_thinking,
+                tools,
+            },
+        )
+        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
+    }
+
     pub fn prepare_plain(&self, prompt: &str) -> Result<PreparedPrompt> {
         PreparedPrompt::from_prompt(&self.tokenizer, prompt, &self.stop_token_ids)
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
@@ -133,47 +154,10 @@ impl ModelAssets {
             .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::DecodeTokens { source })
     }
 
-    /// Build a `ChatTurn` for one chat-completion request.
-    ///
-    /// The caller supplies an already-built [`ToolDirectory`] (or
-    /// `None` for no tools) — wire-shape conversion happens at the
-    /// gateway edge via `ToolDirectory::from_openai_tools` /
-    /// `ToolDirectory::from_anthropic_tools`. This keeps `ModelAssets`
-    /// independent of any one wire surface.
-    ///
-    /// Errors:
-    /// - `PreparePromptRequest` if the model has no chat template or
-    ///   the architecture string can't be extracted.
-    /// - `ChatTurnConfig` if `ChatTurn::new` rejects the binding
-    ///   (e.g. tools bound for an arch with no tool-call protocol) —
-    ///   the variant carries the typed catgrad-llm error and the
-    ///   gateway maps to HTTP 400.
-    pub fn chat_turn(
-        &self,
-        tools: Option<Arc<ToolDirectory>>,
-        options: ChatOptions,
-    ) -> Result<ChatTurn> {
-        let chat_template = self
-            .chat_template
-            .as_ref()
-            .ok_or_else(|| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest {
-                source: LLMError::InvalidModelConfig("model has no chat template".to_string()),
-            })?
-            .clone();
-
-        let arch = get_model_architecture(&self.config)
-            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })?
-            .to_string();
-
-        Ok(ChatTurn::new(
-            arch,
-            chat_template,
-            Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer),
-            Arc::clone(&self.tokenizer_config),
-            Arc::clone(&self.stop_token_ids),
-            tools,
-            options,
-        )?)
+    pub fn architecture(&self) -> Result<String> {
+        get_model_architecture(&self.config)
+            .map(str::to_string)
+            .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::PreparePromptRequest { source })
     }
 }
 
@@ -182,6 +166,7 @@ fn dtype_to_wire(dtype: Dtype) -> &'static str {
         Dtype::F32 => "f32",
         Dtype::F16 => "f16",
         Dtype::BF16 => "bf16",
+        Dtype::F8 => "f8",
         Dtype::U32 => "u32",
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
index c624f2c..90b586a 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/config.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
-use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::text_program_from_config;
-use serde_json::Value;
-
 use super::{ModelAssetsError, Result};
 
 pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
@@ -13,15 +9,3 @@ pub(super) fn encode_i32_tokens(
         .map(|&token| u32::try_from(token).map_err(|_| make_error(token)))
         .collect()
 }
-
-pub(super) fn build_program_bytes(
-    config: &Value,
-    max_sequence_length: usize,
-    dtype: Dtype,
-) -> Result<Vec<u8>> {
-    let spec = text_program_from_config(config, max_sequence_length, dtype)
-        .map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::BuildProgramModel { source })?;
-    serde_json::to_vec(&spec).map_err(|source| ModelAssetsError::SerializeProgram {
-        source: catgrad_llm::LLMError::from(source),
-    })
-}
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
index cc4bc09..afd4111 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/model/mod.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ mod hf;
 use std::path::PathBuf;
 
 use catgrad_llm::LLMError;
-use catgrad_llm::runtime::chat::ChatTurnConfigError;
 use hf_hub::api::sync::ApiError;
 use thiserror::Error;
 use tokenizers::Error as TokenizerError;
@@ -79,12 +78,4 @@ pub enum ModelAssetsError {
         #[source]
         source: TokenizerError,
     },
-    /// `ChatTurn::new` rejected the request — currently the only
-    /// such case is a tools-bound request against an architecture
-    /// with no registered tool-call protocol. Gateway maps to a
-    /// request error (400). Wire-tools shape errors are caught
-    /// earlier by `ToolDirectory::from_*_tools` at the surface edge,
-    /// so they never reach here.
-    #[error(transparent)]
-    ChatTurnConfig(#[from] ChatTurnConfigError),
 }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
index 5dca572..3b52dc8 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/provenance.rs
@@ -77,8 +77,7 @@ impl From<ProvenanceError> for tonic::Status {
     }
 }
 
-/// Render a 32-byte CID as 64-char lowercase hex. Matches
-/// `catgrad::cid::Cid<T>::Display`.
+/// Render a 32-byte digest as 64-char lowercase hex.
 pub fn encode_hex(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     let mut s = String::with_capacity(64);
     for byte in bytes {
@@ -87,7 +86,7 @@ pub fn encode_hex(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     s
 }
 
-/// Build an ASCII-typed tonic metadata value from a CID's bytes.
+/// Build an ASCII-typed tonic metadata value from digest bytes.
 pub fn cid_bytes_to_metadata(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> MetadataValue<Ascii> {
     encode_hex(bytes)
         .parse()
diff --git a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
index 281e137..55ae8b0 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
@@ -22,14 +22,15 @@ service Courtesy {
 message SymbolicStart {
   oneof kind {
     SymbolicGenesisStart genesis = 1;
-    SymbolicReceiptStart receipt = 2;
+    SymbolicArtifactStart artifact = 2;
   }
 }
 
 message SymbolicGenesisStart {}
 
-message SymbolicReceiptStart {
-  bytes receipt_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
+message SymbolicArtifactStart {
+  // catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes artifact_cid = 1;
 }
 
 message QuotePreparedTextRequest {
diff --git a/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto b/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
index 9cd3382..5af268f 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/symbolic/v1/symbolic.proto
@@ -12,22 +12,6 @@ service Symbolic {
 }
 
 message SymbolicRequest {
-  oneof execution {
-    SymbolicGenesisExecution genesis = 1;
-    SymbolicStepExecution step = 2;
-  }
-}
-
-message SymbolicGenesisExecution {
-  bytes binding_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
-}
-
-message SymbolicStepExecution {
-  bytes binding_cid = 1; // exactly 32 bytes
-  bytes previous_execution_cid = 2; // exactly 32 bytes
-  bytes input_tokens_cid = 3; // exactly 32 bytes
-  uint32 max_new_tokens = 4;
-  // Repeated field intentionally last so fast parsers can read the fixed
-  // execution header before walking the stop-token list.
-  repeated int32 stop_token_ids = 5;
+  // catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes text_execution_cid = 1;
 }

From 968c81fcaa014c452dc95e4c3eaeed07d579f37f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 20:52:27 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 084/105] feat(executor): resolve local symbolic artifacts by
 cid

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs            | 346 ++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs | 100 ++----
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                  |   1 +
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                |   2 +-
 5 files changed, 383 insertions(+), 69 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..987fdb4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,346 @@
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+use catnix::{Canonical, InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
+use hellas_core::{Digest, SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple};
+use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+
+use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, QuotePlan};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
+pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
+    pub symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+    pub locator: ModelLocator,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
+    blob_store: iroh_blobs::store::mem::MemStore,
+    canonical_blobs: HashMap<catnix::Digest, Vec<u8>>,
+    bound_terms: HashMap<catnix::BoundTermId, ModelLocator>,
+    token_ids: HashMap<catnix::TokenIdsId, catnix::TokenIds>,
+    policies: HashMap<catnix::TextPolicyId, catnix::TextPolicy>,
+    text_executions: HashMap<catnix::TextExecutionId, catnix::TextExecution>,
+    text_artifacts: HashMap<catnix::TextArtifactId, catnix::TextArtifact>,
+}
+
+impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
+    pub async fn record_prepared_text(
+        &mut self,
+        plan: &QuotePlan,
+    ) -> Result<ResolvedSymbolicExecution, ExecutorError> {
+        let bound_term_id =
+            catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(binding_digest(&plan.locator)));
+        self.bound_terms
+            .entry(bound_term_id)
+            .or_insert_with(|| plan.locator.clone());
+
+        let from = match plan.initial_artifact_id {
+            Some(artifact_id) => {
+                let artifact_id =
+                    catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(artifact_id));
+                self.ensure_supported_start(artifact_id)?;
+                catnix::SourceRef::output(artifact_id)
+            }
+            None => {
+                let identity = catnix::TextArtifact::identity(bound_term_id);
+                let identity_id = identity.output_id();
+                self.insert_text_artifact(identity).await?;
+                catnix::SourceRef::output(identity_id)
+            }
+        };
+
+        let prompt_tokens = catnix::TokenIds::from(plan.invocation.input_ids.clone());
+        let prompt_tokens_id = self.insert_token_ids(prompt_tokens).await?;
+        let policy = text_policy(&plan.invocation)?;
+        let policy_id = self.insert_policy(policy).await?;
+        let execution = catnix::TextExecution::new(from, prompt_tokens_id, policy_id);
+        let execution_id = self.insert_text_execution(execution).await?;
+        let symbolic_request = SymbolicRequest {
+            text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(execution_id.digest()),
+        };
+
+        Ok(ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
+            symbolic_request,
+            locator: plan.locator.clone(),
+            invocation: plan.invocation.clone(),
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub fn resolve_symbolic_request(
+        &self,
+        symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<ResolvedSymbolicExecution, ExecutorError> {
+        let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        let execution = self.text_executions.get(&execution_id).ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "unknown symbolic text execution CID {}",
+                symbolic_request.text_execution_cid
+            ))
+        })?;
+        let locator = self.resolve_start_locator(execution.from())?;
+        let prompt_tokens = self
+            .token_ids
+            .get(&execution.prompt_tokens())
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                    "missing prompt TokenIds artifact {}",
+                    execution.prompt_tokens()
+                ))
+            })?;
+        let policy = self.policies.get(&execution.policy()).ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "missing TextPolicy artifact {}",
+                execution.policy()
+            ))
+        })?;
+        let input_ids = prompt_tokens
+            .as_slice()
+            .iter()
+            .map(|token| token.as_u32())
+            .collect();
+        let stop_token_ids = policy
+            .stop_token_ids()
+            .iter()
+            .map(|token| {
+                i32::try_from(token.as_u32()).map_err(|_| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(format!(
+                        "stop token id {} exceeds i32 range",
+                        token.as_u32()
+                    ))
+                })
+            })
+            .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()?;
+
+        Ok(ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
+            symbolic_request,
+            locator,
+            invocation: Invocation {
+                input_ids,
+                max_new_tokens: policy.max_new_tokens(),
+                stop_token_ids,
+            },
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn ensure_supported_start(
+        &self,
+        artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(&artifact_id).ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "unknown starting TextArtifact CID {artifact_id}"
+            ))
+        })?;
+        match artifact {
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { .. } => Ok(()),
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "continuation from a prior TextArtifact output needs persisted text state"
+                    .to_string(),
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn resolve_start_locator(
+        &self,
+        source: &catnix::TextSource,
+    ) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
+        match source {
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "lazy symbolic source {id} needs recursive artifact resolution"
+            ))),
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => {
+                let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(id).ok_or_else(|| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing source TextArtifact {id}"))
+                })?;
+                match artifact {
+                    catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
+                        self.bound_terms.get(bound_term).cloned().ok_or_else(|| {
+                            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                                "missing bound term metadata {bound_term}"
+                            ))
+                        })
+                    }
+                    catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                        "continuation from a prior TextArtifact output needs persisted text state"
+                            .to_string(),
+                    )),
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_token_ids(
+        &mut self,
+        value: catnix::TokenIds,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TokenIdsId, ExecutorError> {
+        let id = value.output_id();
+        self.insert_canonical(id.digest(), &value).await?;
+        self.token_ids.entry(id).or_insert(value);
+        Ok(id)
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_policy(
+        &mut self,
+        value: catnix::TextPolicy,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicyId, ExecutorError> {
+        let id = value.output_id();
+        self.insert_canonical(id.digest(), &value).await?;
+        self.policies.entry(id).or_insert(value);
+        Ok(id)
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_text_execution(
+        &mut self,
+        value: catnix::TextExecution,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextExecutionId, ExecutorError> {
+        let id = value.input_id();
+        self.insert_canonical(id.digest(), &value).await?;
+        self.text_executions.entry(id).or_insert(value);
+        Ok(id)
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_text_artifact(
+        &mut self,
+        value: catnix::TextArtifact,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextArtifactId, ExecutorError> {
+        let id = value.output_id();
+        self.insert_canonical(id.digest(), &value).await?;
+        self.text_artifacts.entry(id).or_insert(value);
+        Ok(id)
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_canonical(
+        &mut self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+        value: &impl Canonical,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        if self.canonical_blobs.contains_key(&digest) {
+            return Ok(());
+        }
+
+        let bytes = value.canonical_bytes();
+        let expected = iroh_hash(digest);
+        let tag = self
+            .blob_store
+            .add_slice(&bytes)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("blob insert failed: {err}")))?;
+        if tag.hash != expected {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
+                "blob store hash mismatch: expected {}, got {}",
+                expected.to_hex(),
+                tag.hash.to_hex()
+            )));
+        }
+        self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+fn text_policy(invocation: &Invocation) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicy, ExecutorError> {
+    let stop_token_ids = invocation
+        .stop_token_ids
+        .iter()
+        .copied()
+        .map(catnix::TokenId::try_from)
+        .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
+    Ok(catnix::TextPolicy::new(
+        invocation.max_new_tokens,
+        stop_token_ids,
+    ))
+}
+
+fn binding_digest(locator: &ModelLocator) -> Digest {
+    hash_tuple(
+        "hellas.executor.synthetic_binding.v1",
+        &[
+            locator.model_id.as_bytes(),
+            locator.revision.as_bytes(),
+            dtype_to_wire(locator.dtype).as_bytes(),
+        ],
+    )
+}
+
+fn dtype_to_wire(dtype: catgrad::prelude::Dtype) -> String {
+    match dtype {
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F32 => "f32".to_string(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F16 => "f16".to_string(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::BF16 => "bf16".to_string(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::F8 => "f8".to_string(),
+        catgrad::prelude::Dtype::U32 => "u32".to_string(),
+    }
+}
+
+fn to_catnix_digest(digest: Digest) -> catnix::Digest {
+    catnix::Digest::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())
+}
+
+fn from_catnix_digest(digest: catnix::Digest) -> Digest {
+    Digest::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
+}
+
+fn iroh_hash(digest: catnix::Digest) -> iroh_blobs::Hash {
+    iroh_blobs::Hash::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
+
+    fn plan() -> QuotePlan {
+        QuotePlan {
+            locator: ModelLocator {
+                model_id: "model".to_string(),
+                revision: "main".to_string(),
+                dtype: Dtype::F32,
+            },
+            invocation: Invocation {
+                input_ids: vec![1, 2, 3],
+                max_new_tokens: 8,
+                stop_token_ids: vec![4, 5],
+            },
+            initial_artifact_id: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn prepared_text_round_trips_through_store() {
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let recorded = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        let resolved = store
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(recorded.symbolic_request.clone())
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(resolved.symbolic_request, recorded.symbolic_request);
+        assert_eq!(resolved.locator, recorded.locator);
+        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, recorded.invocation.input_ids);
+        assert_eq!(
+            resolved.invocation.max_new_tokens,
+            recorded.invocation.max_new_tokens
+        );
+        assert_eq!(
+            resolved.invocation.stop_token_ids,
+            recorded.invocation.stop_token_ids
+        );
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
+        let store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let err = store
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
+                text_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([7; 32]),
+            })
+            .unwrap_err();
+
+        assert!(
+            err.to_string()
+                .contains("unknown symbolic text execution CID")
+        );
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index be8db66..3bbe902 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 mod execution;
 mod quote;
 
+use crate::artifacts::SymbolicArtifactStore;
 use crate::backend;
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::state::{ExecutorState, LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator};
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ use super::{ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage};
 pub struct Executor {
     pub(super) rx: mpsc::UnboundedReceiver<ExecutorMessage>,
     pub(super) store: ExecutorState,
+    pub(super) artifacts: SymbolicArtifactStore,
     pub(super) pending_executions: VecDeque<ExecuteJob>,
     pub(super) queue_capacity: usize,
     pub(super) models: HashMap<ModelLocator, LocalModelStatus>,
@@ -100,6 +102,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let executor = Self {
             rx,
             store: ExecutorState::new(),
+            artifacts: SymbolicArtifactStore::default(),
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
             models: HashMap::new(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 24a8ec2..1125654 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -4,11 +4,9 @@ use crate::state::{
     resolve_accept_dtypes, symbolic_request_from_pb, symbolic_request_to_pb,
 };
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
-use catnix::{InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
 use chatgrad::types;
 use hellas_core::{
-    CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
-    SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple,
+    CommitmentScheme, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
 };
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
@@ -74,11 +72,33 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: PbSymbolicRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        let _ = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
-        Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "CID-only symbolic execution needs an artifact resolver; use courtesy quote_prepared_text for local execution"
-                .to_string(),
-        ))
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
+        let resolved = self
+            .artifacts
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(symbolic_request.clone())?;
+        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
+        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            request_commitment,
+            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+            model_id: resolved.locator.spec(),
+            kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
+                symbolic_request,
+                locator: resolved.locator,
+                invocation: resolved.invocation,
+            },
+        });
+
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
+            response: Ticket {
+                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
+                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+            },
+            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: request_commitment_bytes,
+            },
+        })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_opaque(
@@ -106,7 +126,8 @@ impl Executor {
             )));
         }
 
-        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_plan(&plan)?;
+        let resolved = self.artifacts.record_prepared_text(&plan).await?;
+        let symbolic_request = resolved.symbolic_request.clone();
         let symbolic_request_pb = symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request);
         let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
         let commitment_id = request_commitment.0.digest();
@@ -116,8 +137,8 @@ impl Executor {
             model_id: plan.locator.spec(),
             kind: QuoteKind::Symbolic {
                 symbolic_request,
-                locator: plan.locator.clone(),
-                invocation: plan.invocation.clone(),
+                locator: resolved.locator,
+                invocation: resolved.invocation,
             },
         });
 
@@ -301,63 +322,6 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
-fn symbolic_request_from_plan(plan: &QuotePlan) -> Result<SymbolicRequest, ExecutorError> {
-    // Courtesy requests still enter through Hugging Face model metadata.
-    // The core symbolic protocol sees only the catnix TextExecution CID.
-    // Until the artifact resolver lands, the courtesy path derives the
-    // referenced catnix objects locally and stores only the executable plan.
-    let bound_term_id =
-        catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(binding_digest(&plan.locator)));
-    let from = match plan.initial_artifact_id {
-        Some(artifact_id) => catnix::SourceRef::output(catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(
-            to_catnix_digest(artifact_id),
-        )),
-        None => {
-            let identity = catnix::TextArtifact::identity(bound_term_id);
-            catnix::SourceRef::output(identity.output_id())
-        }
-    };
-    let prompt_tokens_id = catnix::TokenIds::from(plan.invocation.input_ids.clone()).output_id();
-    let policy = text_policy(&plan.invocation)?;
-    let execution = catnix::TextExecution::new(from, prompt_tokens_id, policy.output_id());
-    Ok(SymbolicRequest {
-        text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(execution.input_id().digest()),
-    })
-}
-
-fn text_policy(invocation: &crate::state::Invocation) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicy, ExecutorError> {
-    let stop_token_ids = invocation
-        .stop_token_ids
-        .iter()
-        .copied()
-        .map(catnix::TokenId::try_from)
-        .collect::<Result<Vec<_>, _>>()
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::InvalidTokenPayload(err.to_string()))?;
-    Ok(catnix::TextPolicy::new(
-        invocation.max_new_tokens,
-        stop_token_ids,
-    ))
-}
-
-fn binding_digest(locator: &ModelLocator) -> Digest {
-    hash_tuple(
-        "hellas.executor.synthetic_binding.v1",
-        &[
-            locator.model_id.as_bytes(),
-            locator.revision.as_bytes(),
-            dtype_to_wire(locator.dtype).as_bytes(),
-        ],
-    )
-}
-
-fn to_catnix_digest(digest: Digest) -> catnix::Digest {
-    catnix::Digest::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())
-}
-
-fn from_catnix_digest(digest: catnix::Digest) -> Digest {
-    Digest::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
-}
-
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
     for byte in bytes {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 082eeaa..60c10fd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 #[macro_use]
 extern crate tracing;
 
+mod artifacts;
 mod backend;
 mod executor;
 mod metrics;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 1ed3030..3afbb32 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ impl ModelLocator {
     }
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone)]
+#[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub struct Invocation {
     pub input_ids: Vec<u32>,
     pub max_new_tokens: u32,

From b481590b0c8c5c7ebcd8af325fb55347b8385a5e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 21:06:32 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 085/105] feat(executor): persist symbolic text state artifacts

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs              | 175 ++++++++++++++----
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  92 ++++++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs     |   4 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs           |   8 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |   7 -
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                 | 144 +++++---------
 6 files changed, 275 insertions(+), 155 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 987fdb4..6d5e59c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -21,9 +21,15 @@ pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
     token_ids: HashMap<catnix::TokenIdsId, catnix::TokenIds>,
     policies: HashMap<catnix::TextPolicyId, catnix::TextPolicy>,
     text_executions: HashMap<catnix::TextExecutionId, catnix::TextExecution>,
+    text_states: HashMap<catnix::TextStateId, catnix::TextState>,
     text_artifacts: HashMap<catnix::TextArtifactId, catnix::TextArtifact>,
 }
 
+struct MaterializedTextSource {
+    locator: ModelLocator,
+    tokens: Vec<u32>,
+}
+
 impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
     pub async fn record_prepared_text(
         &mut self,
@@ -39,7 +45,7 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
             Some(artifact_id) => {
                 let artifact_id =
                     catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(artifact_id));
-                self.ensure_supported_start(artifact_id)?;
+                let _ = self.materialize_artifact(artifact_id)?;
                 catnix::SourceRef::output(artifact_id)
             }
             None => {
@@ -80,7 +86,7 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
                 symbolic_request.text_execution_cid
             ))
         })?;
-        let locator = self.resolve_start_locator(execution.from())?;
+        let source = self.materialize_source(execution.from())?;
         let prompt_tokens = self
             .token_ids
             .get(&execution.prompt_tokens())
@@ -96,11 +102,8 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
                 execution.policy()
             ))
         })?;
-        let input_ids = prompt_tokens
-            .as_slice()
-            .iter()
-            .map(|token| token.as_u32())
-            .collect();
+        let mut input_ids = source.tokens;
+        input_ids.extend(token_ids_to_u32(prompt_tokens));
         let stop_token_ids = policy
             .stop_token_ids()
             .iter()
@@ -116,7 +119,7 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
 
         Ok(ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
             symbolic_request,
-            locator,
+            locator: source.locator,
             invocation: Invocation {
                 input_ids,
                 max_new_tokens: policy.max_new_tokens(),
@@ -125,49 +128,102 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         })
     }
 
-    fn ensure_supported_start(
-        &self,
-        artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(&artifact_id).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "unknown starting TextArtifact CID {artifact_id}"
-            ))
-        })?;
-        match artifact {
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { .. } => Ok(()),
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "continuation from a prior TextArtifact output needs persisted text state"
-                    .to_string(),
-            )),
+    pub async fn record_completed_text(
+        &mut self,
+        symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
+        invocation: &Invocation,
+        output_tokens: &[u32],
+    ) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
+        let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        if !self.text_executions.contains_key(&execution_id) {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "unknown completed text execution CID {}",
+                symbolic_request.text_execution_cid
+            )));
         }
+
+        let generated_tokens_id = self
+            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from(output_tokens.to_vec()))
+            .await?;
+        let mut state_tokens = invocation.input_ids.clone();
+        state_tokens.extend_from_slice(output_tokens);
+        let state_tokens_id = self
+            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from(state_tokens))
+            .await?;
+        let state_id = self
+            .insert_text_state(catnix::TextState::new(state_tokens_id))
+            .await?;
+        let artifact = catnix::TextArtifact::output(
+            execution_id,
+            output_tokens.len() as u64,
+            state_id,
+            generated_tokens_id,
+        );
+        let artifact_id = self.insert_text_artifact(artifact).await?;
+        Ok(from_catnix_digest(artifact_id.digest()))
     }
 
-    fn resolve_start_locator(
+    fn materialize_source(
         &self,
         source: &catnix::TextSource,
-    ) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
+    ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
         match source {
             catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
                 "lazy symbolic source {id} needs recursive artifact resolution"
             ))),
-            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => {
-                let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(id).ok_or_else(|| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing source TextArtifact {id}"))
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => self.materialize_artifact(*id),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn materialize_artifact(
+        &self,
+        artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
+    ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
+        let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(&artifact_id).ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing source TextArtifact {artifact_id}"))
+        })?;
+        match artifact {
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
+                let locator = self.bound_terms.get(bound_term).cloned().ok_or_else(|| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                        "missing bound term metadata {bound_term}"
+                    ))
                 })?;
-                match artifact {
-                    catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
-                        self.bound_terms.get(bound_term).cloned().ok_or_else(|| {
-                            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                                "missing bound term metadata {bound_term}"
-                            ))
-                        })
-                    }
-                    catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                        "continuation from a prior TextArtifact output needs persisted text state"
-                            .to_string(),
-                    )),
-                }
+                Ok(MaterializedTextSource {
+                    locator,
+                    tokens: Vec::new(),
+                })
+            }
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => {
+                let execution = self
+                    .text_executions
+                    .get(&output.execution())
+                    .ok_or_else(|| {
+                        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                            "missing TextExecution {} for artifact {artifact_id}",
+                            output.execution()
+                        ))
+                    })?;
+                let locator = self.materialize_source(execution.from())?.locator;
+                let state = self.text_states.get(&output.state()).ok_or_else(|| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                        "missing TextState {} for artifact {artifact_id}",
+                        output.state()
+                    ))
+                })?;
+                let tokens = self.token_ids.get(&state.tokens()).ok_or_else(|| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                        "missing TokenIds artifact {} for state {}",
+                        state.tokens(),
+                        output.state()
+                    ))
+                })?;
+                Ok(MaterializedTextSource {
+                    locator,
+                    tokens: token_ids_to_u32(tokens),
+                })
             }
         }
     }
@@ -202,6 +258,16 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(id)
     }
 
+    async fn insert_text_state(
+        &mut self,
+        value: catnix::TextState,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextStateId, ExecutorError> {
+        let id = value.output_id();
+        self.insert_canonical(id.digest(), &value).await?;
+        self.text_states.entry(id).or_insert(value);
+        Ok(id)
+    }
+
     async fn insert_text_artifact(
         &mut self,
         value: catnix::TextArtifact,
@@ -240,6 +306,14 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
     }
 }
 
+fn token_ids_to_u32(tokens: &catnix::TokenIds) -> Vec<u32> {
+    tokens
+        .as_slice()
+        .iter()
+        .map(|token| token.as_u32())
+        .collect()
+}
+
 fn text_policy(invocation: &Invocation) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicy, ExecutorError> {
     let stop_token_ids = invocation
         .stop_token_ids
@@ -329,6 +403,25 @@ mod tests {
         );
     }
 
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn completed_text_artifact_can_start_a_followup() {
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let first = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        let first_artifact = store
+            .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let mut next_plan = plan();
+        next_plan.invocation.input_ids = vec![20];
+        next_plan.initial_artifact_id = Some(first_artifact);
+        let next = store.record_prepared_text(&next_plan).await.unwrap();
+        let resolved = store
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(next.symbolic_request)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
+    }
+
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
         let store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index c13d3b9..6c2bfba 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,16 +1,16 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecuteOutcome;
 use crate::state::{QuoteKind, new_execution_id};
-use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob};
+use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob, WorkerCompletion, WorkerCompletionResult};
 use hellas_core::{
     Opaque, ReceiptBody, ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor,
 };
+use hellas_core::{SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, WorkFinished,
     work_event,
 };
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
-use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use tokio_util::sync::CancellationToken;
@@ -61,8 +61,6 @@ impl Executor {
                     accepted_at: Instant::now(),
                     cancel: CancellationToken::new(),
                     sender,
-                    metrics: Arc::clone(&self.metrics),
-                    producer_key: Arc::clone(&self.producer_key),
                 };
 
                 let queued = match self.try_start_execution(job) {
@@ -169,6 +167,92 @@ impl Executor {
         }
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_worker_finished(&mut self, completion: WorkerCompletion) {
+        let WorkerCompletion {
+            execution_id,
+            model_id,
+            symbolic_request,
+            invocation,
+            sender,
+            result,
+        } = completion;
+
+        let generated = result.position();
+        let termination = match result {
+            WorkerCompletionResult::Completed {
+                stop_reason,
+                output_tokens,
+            } => {
+                match self
+                    .completed_symbolic_termination(
+                        &symbolic_request,
+                        &invocation,
+                        stop_reason,
+                        output_tokens,
+                    )
+                    .await
+                {
+                    Ok(termination) => termination,
+                    Err(err) => {
+                        let msg = format!("{err:#}");
+                        warn!(
+                            "execute worker job {execution_id} failed while recording/signing receipt: {msg}"
+                        );
+                        crate::state::Termination::Failed {
+                            position: generated,
+                            error: msg,
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            WorkerCompletionResult::Failed { position, error } => {
+                crate::state::Termination::Failed { position, error }
+            }
+        };
+
+        if termination.is_completed() {
+            self.metrics
+                .record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
+        } else {
+            self.metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
+        }
+
+        let _ = sender.send(Ok(termination.into_pb())).await;
+        self.dispatch_next_execution();
+    }
+
+    async fn completed_symbolic_termination(
+        &mut self,
+        symbolic_request: &hellas_core::SymbolicRequest,
+        invocation: &crate::state::Invocation,
+        stop_reason: crate::state::StopReason,
+        output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+    ) -> Result<crate::state::Termination, ExecutorError> {
+        let text_artifact_cid = self
+            .artifacts
+            .record_completed_text(symbolic_request, invocation, &output_tokens)
+            .await?;
+        let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput { text_artifact_cid };
+        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(text_artifact_cid);
+        let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::sign_symbolic(
+            symbolic_request,
+            &symbolic_output,
+            evidence,
+            &self.producer_key,
+        )
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt signing failed: {err}")))?;
+        let envelope = CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
+        let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt encoding failed: {err}"))
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(crate::state::Termination::Completed {
+            stop_reason,
+            output_tokens,
+            receipt_dag_cbor,
+        })
+    }
+
     /// Pop pending jobs and dispatch the first one whose consumer is still
     /// listening. Stale entries (consumer dropped while queued) are discarded
     /// silently — the consumer already lost interest.
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 3bbe902..aba5c51 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -147,8 +147,8 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::Execute { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_execute(request).await);
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::WorkerIdle => {
-                    self.dispatch_next_execution();
+                ExecutorMessage::WorkerFinished(completion) => {
+                    self.handle_worker_finished(completion).await;
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(Ok(self.handle_list_models().await));
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index a5b63a1..8a9dee5 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
 use tokio::sync::{mpsc, oneshot};
 use tonic::Status;
 
+use crate::worker::WorkerCompletion;
 pub use actor::Executor;
 
 /// Per-execution receiver returned to the streaming `Execute` consumer.
@@ -74,9 +75,10 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: RunTicketRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorError>>,
     },
-    /// Worker → actor: this execution finished (or was cancelled).
-    /// Sole purpose is advancing the pending queue.
-    WorkerIdle,
+    /// Worker → actor: this execution finished (or failed). The actor records
+    /// terminal artifacts, signs the receipt, sends the final event, and
+    /// advances the pending queue.
+    WorkerFinished(WorkerCompletion),
     ListModels {
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 3afbb32..5127863 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -312,13 +312,6 @@ pub enum Termination {
 }
 
 impl Termination {
-    pub fn position(&self) -> u64 {
-        match self {
-            Self::Completed { output_tokens, .. } => output_tokens.len() as u64,
-            Self::Failed { position, .. } => *position,
-        }
-    }
-
     pub fn is_completed(&self) -> bool {
         matches!(self, Self::Completed { .. })
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index a8308a5..e321772 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -1,13 +1,8 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecutorMessage;
-use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
-use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, StopReason, Termination};
-use catnix::OutputAddressed;
+use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, StopReason};
 use chatgrad::PreparedPrompt;
 use chatgrad::run::{GenerationControl, GenerationTermination, ModelEngine};
-use hellas_core::{
-    Digest, ProducerSigningKey, SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput,
-    SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple,
-};
+use hellas_core::SymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     WorkChunk as PbChunk, WorkEvent as PbWorkEvent, work_event::Kind as PbEvent,
 };
@@ -40,8 +35,6 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
     pub accepted_at: Instant,
     pub cancel: CancellationToken,
     pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
-    pub metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
-    pub producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
 }
 
 struct DecodeOutcome {
@@ -49,6 +42,35 @@ struct DecodeOutcome {
     output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
+pub(crate) struct WorkerCompletion {
+    pub execution_id: String,
+    pub model_id: String,
+    pub symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
+    pub invocation: Invocation,
+    pub sender: tokio_mpsc::Sender<Result<PbWorkEvent, Status>>,
+    pub result: WorkerCompletionResult,
+}
+
+pub(crate) enum WorkerCompletionResult {
+    Completed {
+        stop_reason: StopReason,
+        output_tokens: Vec<u32>,
+    },
+    Failed {
+        position: u64,
+        error: String,
+    },
+}
+
+impl WorkerCompletionResult {
+    pub(crate) fn position(&self) -> u64 {
+        match self {
+            Self::Completed { output_tokens, .. } => output_tokens.len() as u64,
+            Self::Failed { position, .. } => *position,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 impl ExecuteWorker {
     pub(crate) fn spawn(executor_tx: tokio_mpsc::UnboundedSender<ExecutorMessage>) -> Self {
         let (tx, rx) = mpsc::sync_channel::<ExecuteJob>(0);
@@ -76,11 +98,10 @@ fn worker_loop(
     while let Ok(job) = rx.recv() {
         let execution_id = job.execution_id.clone();
         let model_id = job.model_id.clone();
-        let metrics = Arc::clone(&job.metrics);
         let sender = job.sender.clone();
         let cancel = job.cancel.clone();
         let symbolic_request = job.symbolic_request.clone();
-        let producer_key = Arc::clone(&job.producer_key);
+        let invocation = job.invocation.clone();
 
         let position = Arc::new(AtomicU64::new(0));
         let on_progress = make_on_progress(
@@ -93,25 +114,14 @@ fn worker_loop(
         let termination = match std::panic::catch_unwind(std::panic::AssertUnwindSafe(|| {
             run_job(job, on_progress, &mut engines)
         })) {
-            Ok(Ok(outcome)) => {
-                match completed_termination(&symbolic_request, &producer_key, outcome) {
-                    Ok(termination) => termination,
-                    Err(err) => {
-                        let msg = format!("{err:#}");
-                        warn!(
-                            "execute worker job {execution_id} failed while signing receipt: {msg}"
-                        );
-                        Termination::Failed {
-                            position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
-                            error: msg,
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
+            Ok(Ok(outcome)) => WorkerCompletionResult::Completed {
+                stop_reason: outcome.stop_reason,
+                output_tokens: outcome.output_tokens,
+            },
             Ok(Err(err)) => {
                 let msg = format!("{err:#}");
                 warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} failed: {msg}");
-                Termination::Failed {
+                WorkerCompletionResult::Failed {
                     position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
                     error: msg,
                 }
@@ -119,86 +129,24 @@ fn worker_loop(
             Err(panic) => {
                 let msg = format!("worker panicked: {}", crate::backend::panic_message(&panic));
                 warn!("execute worker job {execution_id} {msg}");
-                Termination::Failed {
+                WorkerCompletionResult::Failed {
                     position: position.load(Ordering::Relaxed),
                     error: msg,
                 }
             }
         };
 
-        let generated = termination.position();
-        if termination.is_completed() {
-            metrics.record_execution_completed(&model_id, generated);
-        } else {
-            metrics.record_execution_failed(&model_id, generated);
-        }
-
-        let _ = sender.blocking_send(Ok(termination.into_pb()));
-        let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WorkerIdle);
+        let _ = executor_tx.send(ExecutorMessage::WorkerFinished(WorkerCompletion {
+            execution_id,
+            model_id,
+            symbolic_request,
+            invocation,
+            sender,
+            result: termination,
+        }));
     }
 }
 
-fn completed_termination(
-    symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
-    producer_key: &ProducerSigningKey,
-    outcome: DecodeOutcome,
-) -> Result<Termination, hellas_rpc::ExecutorError> {
-    let text_artifact_cid =
-        text_artifact_cid(symbolic_request.text_execution_cid, &outcome.output_tokens);
-    let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput { text_artifact_cid };
-    let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(text_artifact_cid);
-    let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::sign_symbolic(
-        symbolic_request,
-        &symbolic_output,
-        evidence,
-        producer_key,
-    )
-    .map_err(|err| {
-        hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt signing failed: {err}"))
-    })?;
-    let envelope = hellas_core::ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
-    let receipt_dag_cbor = hellas_core::canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).map_err(|err| {
-        hellas_rpc::ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt encoding failed: {err}"))
-    })?;
-
-    Ok(Termination::Completed {
-        stop_reason: outcome.stop_reason,
-        output_tokens: outcome.output_tokens,
-        receipt_dag_cbor,
-    })
-}
-
-fn text_artifact_cid(text_execution_cid: Digest, output_tokens: &[u32]) -> Digest {
-    let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(text_execution_cid));
-    let generated_tokens_id = catnix::TokenIds::from(output_tokens.to_vec()).output_id();
-    // The text-state bytes will live in the artifact resolver. Until that
-    // lands, derive a stable local state id from the execution and generated
-    // token artifact so the TextArtifact identity has the right shape.
-    let state_digest = hash_tuple(
-        "hellas.executor.synthetic_text_state.v1",
-        &[
-            text_execution_cid.as_bytes(),
-            generated_tokens_id.as_bytes(),
-        ],
-    );
-    let state_id = catnix::TextStateId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(state_digest));
-    let artifact = catnix::TextArtifact::output(
-        execution_id,
-        output_tokens.len() as u64,
-        state_id,
-        generated_tokens_id,
-    );
-    from_catnix_digest(artifact.output_id().digest())
-}
-
-fn to_catnix_digest(digest: Digest) -> catnix::Digest {
-    catnix::Digest::from_bytes(digest.into_bytes())
-}
-
-fn from_catnix_digest(digest: catnix::Digest) -> Digest {
-    Digest::from_bytes(*digest.as_bytes())
-}
-
 fn run_job(
     job: ExecuteJob,
     mut on_progress: impl FnMut(u64, &[u8]),

From 138917ef95871b605b3d74f648cff36cd8a62869 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 21:07:48 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 086/105] feat(executor): substitute cached symbolic inputs

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs | 49 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--
 1 file changed, 46 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 6d5e59c..3beb0fd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
     text_executions: HashMap<catnix::TextExecutionId, catnix::TextExecution>,
     text_states: HashMap<catnix::TextStateId, catnix::TextState>,
     text_artifacts: HashMap<catnix::TextArtifactId, catnix::TextArtifact>,
+    outputs_by_execution: HashMap<catnix::TextExecutionId, catnix::TextArtifactId>,
 }
 
 struct MaterializedTextSource {
@@ -162,6 +163,9 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
             generated_tokens_id,
         );
         let artifact_id = self.insert_text_artifact(artifact).await?;
+        self.outputs_by_execution
+            .entry(execution_id)
+            .or_insert(artifact_id);
         Ok(from_catnix_digest(artifact_id.digest()))
     }
 
@@ -170,9 +174,14 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         source: &catnix::TextSource,
     ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
         match source {
-            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "lazy symbolic source {id} needs recursive artifact resolution"
-            ))),
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => {
+                let artifact_id = self.outputs_by_execution.get(id).ok_or_else(|| {
+                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                        "lazy symbolic source {id} has no cached output artifact"
+                    ))
+                })?;
+                self.materialize_artifact(*artifact_id)
+            }
             catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => self.materialize_artifact(*id),
         }
     }
@@ -422,6 +431,40 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
     }
 
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn lazy_input_source_uses_cached_output_artifact() {
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let first = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        store
+            .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        let prompt_tokens = store
+            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let policy = store
+            .insert_policy(catnix::TextPolicy::from_u32_stop_tokens(4, []))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let lazy = catnix::TextExecution::new(
+            catnix::SourceRef::input(first_execution),
+            prompt_tokens,
+            policy,
+        );
+        let lazy_id = store.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
+        let resolved = store
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
+                text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
+            })
+            .unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
+    }
+
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
         let store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();

From 7454152a62acbae473366057e4d0cce473b83240 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 21:58:18 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 087/105] feat(executor): support persistent artifact blob
 store

---
 Cargo.lock                                |  23 +++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs      |   6 ++
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs     |  13 ++-
 crates/cli/src/identity.rs                |  13 +++
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                    |  27 +++++
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml                |   2 +-
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs          | 118 +++++++++++++++++++---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs |  42 +++++++-
 crates/executor/src/lib.rs                |   1 +
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                   |   5 +-
 10 files changed, 229 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index cbfce42..487ea65 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -3350,7 +3350,9 @@ dependencies = [
  "postcard",
  "rand 0.10.1",
  "range-collections",
+ "redb",
  "ref-cast",
+ "reflink-copy",
  "self_cell",
  "serde",
  "smallvec",
@@ -5533,6 +5535,15 @@ version = "0.5.5"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
 checksum = "03251193000f4bd3b042892be858ee50e8b3719f2b08e5833ac4353724632430"
 
+[[package]]
+name = "redb"
+version = "2.6.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "8eca1e9d98d5a7e9002d0013e18d5a9b000aee942eb134883a82f06ebffb6c01"
+dependencies = [
+ "libc",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "redox_syscall"
 version = "0.5.18"
@@ -5573,6 +5584,18 @@ dependencies = [
  "syn 2.0.117",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "reflink-copy"
+version = "0.1.29"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "13362233b147e57674c37b802d216b7c5e3dcccbed8967c84f0d8d223868ae27"
+dependencies = [
+ "cfg-if",
+ "libc",
+ "rustix",
+ "windows",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "regex"
 version = "1.12.3"
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 5406e96..83afa66 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_executor::ExecutorMetrics;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::collections::HashSet;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::{Duration, timeout};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
@@ -19,6 +20,7 @@ pub async fn run(
     execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
     queue_size: usize,
     preload_weights: Vec<String>,
+    artifact_store_path: Option<PathBuf>,
     metrics_port: Option<u16>,
     graffiti: String,
     dtype: Vec<Dtype>,
@@ -26,6 +28,9 @@ pub async fn run(
     producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
 ) -> CliResult<()> {
     let preload_weights = dedupe_preload_weights(preload_weights);
+    let artifact_store_path = artifact_store_path
+        .map(Ok)
+        .unwrap_or_else(crate::identity::default_artifact_store_path)?;
     let build = option_env!("GIT_REV").unwrap_or("unknown").to_string();
     let graffiti = {
         let mut buf = [0u8; 16];
@@ -47,6 +52,7 @@ pub async fn run(
         build,
         graffiti,
         dtype,
+        artifact_store_path,
         secret_key,
         producer_key,
         metrics.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index ab94abc..ecf1835 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ use futures::StreamExt;
 use futures::future::try_join_all;
 use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_executor::{
-    CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics, OpaqueServer, SymbolicServer,
+    ArtifactStoreConfig, CourtesyServer, ExecuteServer, Executor, ExecutorMetrics, OpaqueServer,
+    SymbolicServer,
 };
 use hellas_pb::swarm::node_server::{Node, NodeServer};
 use hellas_pb::swarm::{
@@ -15,6 +16,7 @@ use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryBindings;
 use hellas_rpc::policy::{DownloadPolicy, ExecutePolicy};
 use std::net::{Ipv4Addr, Ipv6Addr, SocketAddrV4, SocketAddrV6};
+use std::path::PathBuf;
 use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use std::time::Instant;
 use tonic::codec::CompressionEncoding;
@@ -173,6 +175,7 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
     build: String,
     graffiti: Vec<u8>,
     supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+    artifact_store_path: PathBuf,
     secret_key: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey,
     producer_key: ProducerSigningKey,
     metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
@@ -223,14 +226,20 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         peer_tracker: peer_tracker.clone(),
     };
 
-    let executor = Executor::spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key(
+    info!(
+        path = %artifact_store_path.display(),
+        "using persistent artifact blob store"
+    );
+    let executor = Executor::spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key_and_artifact_store(
         download_policy,
         execute_policy,
         queue_size,
         supported_dtypes,
         metrics,
         Arc::new(producer_key),
+        ArtifactStoreConfig::fs(artifact_store_path.clone()),
     )
+    .await
     .context("failed to initialize executor backend")?;
 
     let execute_service = ExecuteServer::new(executor.clone())
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
index eb9037c..cf96a87 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/identity.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::SecretKey;
 const IDENTITY_DIR: &str = ".hellas";
 const IDENTITY_FILE: &str = "identity";
 const PRODUCER_KEY_FILE: &str = "signing-key.secp256k1";
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+const ARTIFACT_STORE_DIR: &str = "artifacts";
 const KEY_LEN: usize = 32;
 
 /// Resolve the identity file path and load or create the secret key.
@@ -76,6 +78,11 @@ fn default_producer_key_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
     default_hellas_path(PRODUCER_KEY_FILE, "--producer-key-path")
 }
 
+#[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+pub fn default_artifact_store_path() -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
+    default_hellas_path(ARTIFACT_STORE_DIR, "--artifact-store-path")
+}
+
 fn default_hellas_path(file: &str, flag: &str) -> anyhow::Result<PathBuf> {
     let home = std::env::var("HOME").with_context(|| {
         format!("HOME environment variable not set; use {flag} to specify path")
@@ -339,6 +346,12 @@ mod tests {
             dir.path().join(".hellas").join("signing-key.secp256k1")
         );
 
+        #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+        {
+            let path = default_artifact_store_path().unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(path, dir.path().join(".hellas").join("artifacts"));
+        }
+
         unsafe { env::remove_var("HOME") };
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index a745fce..987c340 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -119,6 +119,9 @@ enum Commands {
         /// Preload model weights on startup. Repeat or use commas: --preload foo/bar --preload baz/qux@rev
         #[arg(long = "preload", value_delimiter = ',')]
         preload_weights: Vec<String>,
+        /// Persistent canonical artifact blob store path (default: $HOME/.hellas/artifacts)
+        #[arg(long = "artifact-store-path")]
+        artifact_store_path: Option<PathBuf>,
         /// Prometheus metrics port (e.g. 9090)
         #[arg(long = "metrics-port")]
         metrics_port: Option<u16>,
@@ -367,6 +370,7 @@ async fn main() {
             execute_policy,
             queue_size,
             preload_weights,
+            artifact_store_path,
             metrics_port,
             graffiti,
             dtype,
@@ -385,6 +389,7 @@ async fn main() {
                 execute_policy,
                 queue_size,
                 preload_weights,
+                artifact_store_path,
                 metrics_port,
                 graffiti,
                 dtype,
@@ -835,6 +840,28 @@ mod tests {
         }
     }
 
+    #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
+    #[test]
+    fn serve_accepts_artifact_store_path() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "serve",
+            "--artifact-store-path",
+            "/tmp/hellas-artifacts",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Serve {
+                artifact_store_path,
+                ..
+            } => assert_eq!(
+                artifact_store_path.as_deref(),
+                Some(std::path::Path::new("/tmp/hellas-artifacts"))
+            ),
+            _ => panic!("expected serve command"),
+        }
+    }
+
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     #[test]
     fn serve_accepts_dtype_f16() {
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 65e1e52..27ce6df 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catnix.workspace = true
 hf-hub = "0.5"
 blake3 = "1"
-iroh-blobs = { workspace = true }
+iroh-blobs = { workspace = true, features = ["fs-store"] }
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 async-stream = "0.3"
 half = { workspace = true }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 3beb0fd..6e7947f 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,5 @@
 use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
 
 use catnix::{Canonical, InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
 use hellas_core::{Digest, SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple};
@@ -6,6 +7,75 @@ use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 
 use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, QuotePlan};
 
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Eq, PartialEq)]
+pub enum ArtifactStoreConfig {
+    Memory,
+    Fs(PathBuf),
+}
+
+impl ArtifactStoreConfig {
+    pub fn memory() -> Self {
+        Self::Memory
+    }
+
+    pub fn fs(path: impl Into<PathBuf>) -> Self {
+        Self::Fs(path.into())
+    }
+}
+
+enum ArtifactBlobStore {
+    Memory(iroh_blobs::store::mem::MemStore),
+    Fs(iroh_blobs::store::fs::FsStore),
+}
+
+impl Default for ArtifactBlobStore {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::memory()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ArtifactBlobStore {
+    fn memory() -> Self {
+        Self::Memory(iroh_blobs::store::mem::MemStore::default())
+    }
+
+    async fn fs(path: impl AsRef<Path>) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
+        let path = path.as_ref();
+        let store = iroh_blobs::store::fs::FsStore::load(path)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|err| {
+                ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+                    "failed to open artifact blob store {}: {err}",
+                    path.display()
+                ))
+            })?;
+        Ok(Self::Fs(store))
+    }
+
+    async fn insert_canonical(
+        &self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+        bytes: &[u8],
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let expected = iroh_hash(digest);
+        let tag = match self {
+            Self::Memory(store) => store.add_slice(bytes).await,
+            Self::Fs(store) => store.add_slice(bytes).await,
+        }
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("blob insert failed: {err}")))?;
+
+        if tag.hash != expected {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+                "blob store hash mismatch: expected {}, got {}",
+                expected.to_hex(),
+                tag.hash.to_hex()
+            )));
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
 pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
     pub symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
@@ -13,9 +83,8 @@ pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
     pub invocation: Invocation,
 }
 
-#[derive(Default)]
 pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
-    blob_store: iroh_blobs::store::mem::MemStore,
+    blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore,
     canonical_blobs: HashMap<catnix::Digest, Vec<u8>>,
     bound_terms: HashMap<catnix::BoundTermId, ModelLocator>,
     token_ids: HashMap<catnix::TokenIdsId, catnix::TokenIds>,
@@ -31,7 +100,38 @@ struct MaterializedTextSource {
     tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
+impl Default for SymbolicArtifactStore {
+    fn default() -> Self {
+        Self::memory()
+    }
+}
+
 impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
+    pub(crate) fn memory() -> Self {
+        Self::new(ArtifactBlobStore::memory())
+    }
+
+    pub(crate) async fn open(config: ArtifactStoreConfig) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
+        match config {
+            ArtifactStoreConfig::Memory => Ok(Self::memory()),
+            ArtifactStoreConfig::Fs(path) => Ok(Self::new(ArtifactBlobStore::fs(path).await?)),
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn new(blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            blob_store,
+            canonical_blobs: HashMap::new(),
+            bound_terms: HashMap::new(),
+            token_ids: HashMap::new(),
+            policies: HashMap::new(),
+            text_executions: HashMap::new(),
+            text_states: HashMap::new(),
+            text_artifacts: HashMap::new(),
+            outputs_by_execution: HashMap::new(),
+        }
+    }
+
     pub async fn record_prepared_text(
         &mut self,
         plan: &QuotePlan,
@@ -297,19 +397,7 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         }
 
         let bytes = value.canonical_bytes();
-        let expected = iroh_hash(digest);
-        let tag = self
-            .blob_store
-            .add_slice(&bytes)
-            .await
-            .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("blob insert failed: {err}")))?;
-        if tag.hash != expected {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-                "blob store hash mismatch: expected {}, got {}",
-                expected.to_hex(),
-                tag.hash.to_hex()
-            )));
-        }
+        self.blob_store.insert_canonical(digest, &bytes).await?;
         self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes);
         Ok(())
     }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index aba5c51..142b2b1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 mod execution;
 mod quote;
 
-use crate::artifacts::SymbolicArtifactStore;
+use crate::artifacts::{ArtifactStoreConfig, SymbolicArtifactStore};
 use crate::backend;
 use crate::metrics::ExecutorMetrics;
 use crate::state::{ExecutorState, LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator};
@@ -92,6 +92,44 @@ impl Executor {
         supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
         metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
         producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        Self::spawn_with_metrics_producer_key_and_artifacts(
+            execute_policy,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+            metrics,
+            producer_key,
+            SymbolicArtifactStore::memory(),
+        )
+    }
+
+    pub async fn spawn_with_metrics_and_producer_key_and_artifact_store(
+        _download_policy: DownloadPolicy,
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+        producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
+        artifact_store: ArtifactStoreConfig,
+    ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
+        let artifacts = SymbolicArtifactStore::open(artifact_store).await?;
+        Self::spawn_with_metrics_producer_key_and_artifacts(
+            execute_policy,
+            queue_capacity,
+            supported_dtypes,
+            metrics,
+            producer_key,
+            artifacts,
+        )
+    }
+
+    fn spawn_with_metrics_producer_key_and_artifacts(
+        execute_policy: ExecutePolicy,
+        queue_capacity: usize,
+        supported_dtypes: Vec<Dtype>,
+        metrics: Arc<ExecutorMetrics>,
+        producer_key: Arc<ProducerSigningKey>,
+        artifacts: SymbolicArtifactStore,
     ) -> Result<ExecutorHandle, ExecutorError> {
         assert!(
             !supported_dtypes.is_empty(),
@@ -102,7 +140,7 @@ impl Executor {
         let executor = Self {
             rx,
             store: ExecutorState::new(),
-            artifacts: SymbolicArtifactStore::default(),
+            artifacts,
             pending_executions: VecDeque::new(),
             queue_capacity,
             models: HashMap::new(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
index 60c10fd..7e141c0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/lib.rs
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ mod metrics;
 mod state;
 mod worker;
 
+pub use artifacts::ArtifactStoreConfig;
 pub use executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
 pub use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_server::CourtesyServer;
 pub use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::ExecuteServer;
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index 0cef1f2..c8683f8 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     WeightsNotReady(String),
     #[error("weights error: {0}")]
     WeightsError(String),
+    #[error("artifact store error: {0}")]
+    ArtifactStore(String),
     #[error("policy denied: {0}")]
     PolicyDenied(String),
     #[error("invalid token payload: {0}")]
@@ -94,7 +96,8 @@ fn executor_status_code(err: &ExecutorError) -> tonic::Code {
         ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
         | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
         | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
-        | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_) => tonic::Code::Internal,
+        | ExecutorError::WeightsError(_)
+        | ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(_) => tonic::Code::Internal,
     }
 }
 

From 2793a2f9d9188c10552a7c405d6bca0d355ff521 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 22:12:30 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 088/105] feat(executor): recover symbolic artifacts from blob
 store

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs            | 673 +++++++++++++++++---
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs |   3 +-
 2 files changed, 580 insertions(+), 96 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 6e7947f..7d58cea 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -1,12 +1,17 @@
-use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::collections::{HashMap, hash_map::Entry};
+use std::fs;
 use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
+use std::str::FromStr;
 
-use catnix::{Canonical, InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
+use catnix::{Canonical, CanonicalDecode, InputAddressed, OutputAddressed};
 use hellas_core::{Digest, SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple};
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
 use crate::state::{Invocation, ModelLocator, QuotePlan};
 
+const SYMBOLIC_INDEX_FILE: &str = "symbolic-index.json";
+
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, Eq, PartialEq)]
 pub enum ArtifactStoreConfig {
     Memory,
@@ -74,6 +79,73 @@ impl ArtifactBlobStore {
 
         Ok(())
     }
+
+    async fn get_canonical(
+        &self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+    ) -> Result<Option<Vec<u8>>, ExecutorError> {
+        let hash = iroh_hash(digest);
+        let has_blob = match self {
+            Self::Memory(store) => store.has(hash).await,
+            Self::Fs(store) => store.has(hash).await,
+        }
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("blob lookup failed: {err}")))?;
+        if !has_blob {
+            return Ok(None);
+        }
+
+        let bytes = match self {
+            Self::Memory(store) => store.get_bytes(hash).await,
+            Self::Fs(store) => store.get_bytes(hash).await,
+        }
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("blob read failed: {err}")))?
+        .to_vec();
+
+        if catnix::Digest::from_canonical_bytes(&bytes) != digest {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+                "blob store returned bytes that do not match requested digest {digest}"
+            )));
+        }
+
+        Ok(Some(bytes))
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    async fn shutdown(&self) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        match self {
+            Self::Memory(store) => store.shutdown().await,
+            Self::Fs(store) => store.shutdown().await,
+        }
+        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("blob store shutdown failed: {err}")))
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Default)]
+struct SymbolicIndexData {
+    bound_terms: HashMap<catnix::BoundTermId, ModelLocator>,
+    outputs_by_execution: HashMap<catnix::TextExecutionId, catnix::TextArtifactId>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Default, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+struct PersistedSymbolicIndex {
+    #[serde(default)]
+    bound_terms: Vec<PersistedBoundTerm>,
+    #[serde(default)]
+    outputs_by_execution: Vec<PersistedExecutionOutput>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Serialize, Deserialize)]
+struct PersistedBoundTerm {
+    bound_term: String,
+    model_id: String,
+    revision: String,
+    dtype: String,
+}
+
+#[derive(Serialize, Deserialize)]
+struct PersistedExecutionOutput {
+    execution: String,
+    artifact: String,
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug)]
@@ -85,6 +157,7 @@ pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
 
 pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
     blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore,
+    index_path: Option<PathBuf>,
     canonical_blobs: HashMap<catnix::Digest, Vec<u8>>,
     bound_terms: HashMap<catnix::BoundTermId, ModelLocator>,
     token_ids: HashMap<catnix::TokenIdsId, catnix::TokenIds>,
@@ -114,21 +187,38 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
     pub(crate) async fn open(config: ArtifactStoreConfig) -> Result<Self, ExecutorError> {
         match config {
             ArtifactStoreConfig::Memory => Ok(Self::memory()),
-            ArtifactStoreConfig::Fs(path) => Ok(Self::new(ArtifactBlobStore::fs(path).await?)),
+            ArtifactStoreConfig::Fs(path) => {
+                let index_path = path.join(SYMBOLIC_INDEX_FILE);
+                let index = load_symbolic_index(&index_path)?;
+                Ok(Self::with_index(
+                    ArtifactBlobStore::fs(path).await?,
+                    Some(index_path),
+                    index,
+                ))
+            }
         }
     }
 
     fn new(blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore) -> Self {
+        Self::with_index(blob_store, None, SymbolicIndexData::default())
+    }
+
+    fn with_index(
+        blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore,
+        index_path: Option<PathBuf>,
+        index: SymbolicIndexData,
+    ) -> Self {
         Self {
             blob_store,
+            index_path,
             canonical_blobs: HashMap::new(),
-            bound_terms: HashMap::new(),
+            bound_terms: index.bound_terms,
             token_ids: HashMap::new(),
             policies: HashMap::new(),
             text_executions: HashMap::new(),
             text_states: HashMap::new(),
             text_artifacts: HashMap::new(),
-            outputs_by_execution: HashMap::new(),
+            outputs_by_execution: index.outputs_by_execution,
         }
     }
 
@@ -138,15 +228,16 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
     ) -> Result<ResolvedSymbolicExecution, ExecutorError> {
         let bound_term_id =
             catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(binding_digest(&plan.locator)));
-        self.bound_terms
-            .entry(bound_term_id)
-            .or_insert_with(|| plan.locator.clone());
+        if let Entry::Vacant(entry) = self.bound_terms.entry(bound_term_id) {
+            entry.insert(plan.locator.clone());
+            self.persist_symbolic_index()?;
+        }
 
         let from = match plan.initial_artifact_id {
             Some(artifact_id) => {
                 let artifact_id =
                     catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(artifact_id));
-                let _ = self.materialize_artifact(artifact_id)?;
+                let _ = self.materialize_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
                 catnix::SourceRef::output(artifact_id)
             }
             None => {
@@ -174,37 +265,19 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         })
     }
 
-    pub fn resolve_symbolic_request(
-        &self,
+    pub async fn resolve_symbolic_request(
+        &mut self,
         symbolic_request: SymbolicRequest,
     ) -> Result<ResolvedSymbolicExecution, ExecutorError> {
         let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
             symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
         ));
-        let execution = self.text_executions.get(&execution_id).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "unknown symbolic text execution CID {}",
-                symbolic_request.text_execution_cid
-            ))
-        })?;
-        let source = self.materialize_source(execution.from())?;
-        let prompt_tokens = self
-            .token_ids
-            .get(&execution.prompt_tokens())
-            .ok_or_else(|| {
-                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                    "missing prompt TokenIds artifact {}",
-                    execution.prompt_tokens()
-                ))
-            })?;
-        let policy = self.policies.get(&execution.policy()).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "missing TextPolicy artifact {}",
-                execution.policy()
-            ))
-        })?;
+        let execution = self.text_execution(execution_id).await?;
+        let source = self.materialize_source(execution.from()).await?;
+        let prompt_tokens = self.token_ids(execution.prompt_tokens()).await?;
+        let policy = self.text_policy(execution.policy()).await?;
         let mut input_ids = source.tokens;
-        input_ids.extend(token_ids_to_u32(prompt_tokens));
+        input_ids.extend(token_ids_to_u32(&prompt_tokens));
         let stop_token_ids = policy
             .stop_token_ids()
             .iter()
@@ -238,12 +311,7 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
             symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
         ));
-        if !self.text_executions.contains_key(&execution_id) {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "unknown completed text execution CID {}",
-                symbolic_request.text_execution_cid
-            )));
-        }
+        let _ = self.text_execution(execution_id).await?;
 
         let generated_tokens_id = self
             .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from(output_tokens.to_vec()))
@@ -263,80 +331,213 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
             generated_tokens_id,
         );
         let artifact_id = self.insert_text_artifact(artifact).await?;
-        self.outputs_by_execution
-            .entry(execution_id)
-            .or_insert(artifact_id);
+        if let Entry::Vacant(entry) = self.outputs_by_execution.entry(execution_id) {
+            entry.insert(artifact_id);
+            self.persist_symbolic_index()?;
+        }
         Ok(from_catnix_digest(artifact_id.digest()))
     }
 
-    fn materialize_source(
-        &self,
+    async fn materialize_source(
+        &mut self,
         source: &catnix::TextSource,
     ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
-        match source {
-            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => {
-                let artifact_id = self.outputs_by_execution.get(id).ok_or_else(|| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                        "lazy symbolic source {id} has no cached output artifact"
-                    ))
-                })?;
-                self.materialize_artifact(*artifact_id)
-            }
-            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => self.materialize_artifact(*id),
-        }
+        let artifact_id = match source {
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => self.output_artifact_for_execution(*id)?,
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
+        };
+        self.materialize_artifact(artifact_id).await
     }
 
-    fn materialize_artifact(
-        &self,
+    async fn materialize_artifact(
+        &mut self,
         artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
     ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
-        let artifact = self.text_artifacts.get(&artifact_id).ok_or_else(|| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing source TextArtifact {artifact_id}"))
-        })?;
+        let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
         match artifact {
             catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
-                let locator = self.bound_terms.get(bound_term).cloned().ok_or_else(|| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                        "missing bound term metadata {bound_term}"
-                    ))
-                })?;
+                let locator = self.bound_term_locator(bound_term)?;
                 Ok(MaterializedTextSource {
                     locator,
                     tokens: Vec::new(),
                 })
             }
             catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => {
-                let execution = self
-                    .text_executions
-                    .get(&output.execution())
-                    .ok_or_else(|| {
-                        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                            "missing TextExecution {} for artifact {artifact_id}",
-                            output.execution()
-                        ))
-                    })?;
-                let locator = self.materialize_source(execution.from())?.locator;
-                let state = self.text_states.get(&output.state()).ok_or_else(|| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                        "missing TextState {} for artifact {artifact_id}",
-                        output.state()
-                    ))
-                })?;
-                let tokens = self.token_ids.get(&state.tokens()).ok_or_else(|| {
-                    ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                        "missing TokenIds artifact {} for state {}",
-                        state.tokens(),
-                        output.state()
-                    ))
-                })?;
+                let execution = self.text_execution(output.execution()).await?;
+                let locator = self.source_locator(execution.from().clone()).await?;
+                let state = self.text_state(output.state()).await?;
+                let tokens = self.token_ids(state.tokens()).await?;
                 Ok(MaterializedTextSource {
                     locator,
-                    tokens: token_ids_to_u32(tokens),
+                    tokens: token_ids_to_u32(&tokens),
                 })
             }
         }
     }
 
+    async fn source_locator(
+        &mut self,
+        source: catnix::TextSource,
+    ) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut source = source;
+        loop {
+            let artifact_id = match source {
+                catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => self.output_artifact_for_execution(id)?,
+                catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => id,
+            };
+            match self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await? {
+                catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
+                    return self.bound_term_locator(bound_term);
+                }
+                catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => {
+                    source = self
+                        .text_execution(output.execution())
+                        .await?
+                        .from()
+                        .clone();
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn bound_term_locator(
+        &self,
+        bound_term: catnix::BoundTermId,
+    ) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
+        self.bound_terms.get(&bound_term).cloned().ok_or_else(|| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing bound term metadata {bound_term}"))
+        })
+    }
+
+    fn output_artifact_for_execution(
+        &self,
+        execution_id: catnix::TextExecutionId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextArtifactId, ExecutorError> {
+        self.outputs_by_execution
+            .get(&execution_id)
+            .copied()
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                    "lazy symbolic source {execution_id} has no cached output artifact"
+                ))
+            })
+    }
+
+    async fn token_ids(
+        &mut self,
+        id: catnix::TokenIdsId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TokenIds, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(value) = self.token_ids.get(&id) {
+            return Ok(value.clone());
+        }
+        let value = self
+            .decode_canonical::<catnix::TokenIds>(id.digest(), "TokenIds")
+            .await?;
+        if value.output_id() != id {
+            return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TokenIds", id.digest()));
+        }
+        self.token_ids.insert(id, value.clone());
+        Ok(value)
+    }
+
+    async fn text_policy(
+        &mut self,
+        id: catnix::TextPolicyId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextPolicy, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(value) = self.policies.get(&id) {
+            return Ok(value.clone());
+        }
+        let value = self
+            .decode_canonical::<catnix::TextPolicy>(id.digest(), "TextPolicy")
+            .await?;
+        if value.output_id() != id {
+            return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextPolicy", id.digest()));
+        }
+        self.policies.insert(id, value.clone());
+        Ok(value)
+    }
+
+    async fn text_execution(
+        &mut self,
+        id: catnix::TextExecutionId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextExecution, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(value) = self.text_executions.get(&id) {
+            return Ok(value.clone());
+        }
+        let value = self
+            .decode_canonical::<catnix::TextExecution>(id.digest(), "TextExecution")
+            .await?;
+        if value.input_id() != id {
+            return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextExecution", id.digest()));
+        }
+        self.text_executions.insert(id, value.clone());
+        Ok(value)
+    }
+
+    async fn text_state(
+        &mut self,
+        id: catnix::TextStateId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextState, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(value) = self.text_states.get(&id) {
+            return Ok(*value);
+        }
+        let value = self
+            .decode_canonical::<catnix::TextState>(id.digest(), "TextState")
+            .await?;
+        if value.output_id() != id {
+            return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextState", id.digest()));
+        }
+        self.text_states.insert(id, value);
+        Ok(value)
+    }
+
+    async fn text_artifact(
+        &mut self,
+        id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
+    ) -> Result<catnix::TextArtifact, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(value) = self.text_artifacts.get(&id) {
+            return Ok(value.clone());
+        }
+        let value = self
+            .decode_canonical::<catnix::TextArtifact>(id.digest(), "TextArtifact")
+            .await?;
+        if value.output_id() != id {
+            return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextArtifact", id.digest()));
+        }
+        self.text_artifacts.insert(id, value.clone());
+        Ok(value)
+    }
+
+    async fn decode_canonical<T: CanonicalDecode>(
+        &mut self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+        kind: &str,
+    ) -> Result<T, ExecutorError> {
+        let bytes = self.load_canonical(digest, kind).await?;
+        T::from_canonical_bytes(&bytes).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("invalid {kind} artifact {digest}: {err}"))
+        })
+    }
+
+    async fn load_canonical(
+        &mut self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+        kind: &str,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<u8>, ExecutorError> {
+        if let Some(bytes) = self.canonical_blobs.get(&digest) {
+            return Ok(bytes.clone());
+        }
+        let bytes = self
+            .blob_store
+            .get_canonical(digest)
+            .await?
+            .ok_or_else(|| {
+                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("missing {kind} artifact {digest}"))
+            })?;
+        self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes.clone());
+        Ok(bytes)
+    }
+
     async fn insert_token_ids(
         &mut self,
         value: catnix::TokenIds,
@@ -401,6 +602,181 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes);
         Ok(())
     }
+
+    fn persist_symbolic_index(&self) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let Some(path) = &self.index_path else {
+            return Ok(());
+        };
+        persist_symbolic_index(path, self)
+    }
+
+    #[cfg(test)]
+    async fn shutdown(&self) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        self.blob_store.shutdown().await
+    }
+}
+
+fn canonical_type_mismatch(kind: &str, digest: catnix::Digest) -> ExecutorError {
+    ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+        "decoded {kind} artifact does not re-address to requested digest {digest}"
+    ))
+}
+
+fn load_symbolic_index(path: &Path) -> Result<SymbolicIndexData, ExecutorError> {
+    let bytes = match fs::read(path) {
+        Ok(bytes) => bytes,
+        Err(err) if err.kind() == std::io::ErrorKind::NotFound => {
+            return Ok(SymbolicIndexData::default());
+        }
+        Err(err) => {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+                "failed to read symbolic artifact index {}: {err}",
+                path.display()
+            )));
+        }
+    };
+    let persisted: PersistedSymbolicIndex = serde_json::from_slice(&bytes).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "failed to decode symbolic artifact index {}: {err}",
+            path.display()
+        ))
+    })?;
+    persisted.try_into_index()
+}
+
+fn persist_symbolic_index(path: &Path, store: &SymbolicArtifactStore) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+    let persisted = PersistedSymbolicIndex::from_store(store);
+    let bytes = serde_json::to_vec_pretty(&persisted).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("failed to encode symbolic artifact index: {err}"))
+    })?;
+    let parent = path.parent().ok_or_else(|| {
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "symbolic artifact index path {} has no parent",
+            path.display()
+        ))
+    })?;
+    fs::create_dir_all(parent).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "failed to create symbolic artifact index directory {}: {err}",
+            parent.display()
+        ))
+    })?;
+    let tmp = path.with_file_name(format!(
+        ".{}.tmp.{}",
+        SYMBOLIC_INDEX_FILE,
+        std::process::id()
+    ));
+    fs::write(&tmp, bytes).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "failed to write symbolic artifact index temp file {}: {err}",
+            tmp.display()
+        ))
+    })?;
+    fs::rename(&tmp, path).map_err(|err| {
+        let _ = fs::remove_file(&tmp);
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "failed to persist symbolic artifact index {}: {err}",
+            path.display()
+        ))
+    })
+}
+
+impl PersistedSymbolicIndex {
+    fn from_store(store: &SymbolicArtifactStore) -> Self {
+        let mut bound_terms: Vec<_> = store
+            .bound_terms
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(bound_term, locator)| PersistedBoundTerm {
+                bound_term: bound_term.to_string(),
+                model_id: locator.model_id.clone(),
+                revision: locator.revision.clone(),
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(locator.dtype),
+            })
+            .collect();
+        bound_terms.sort_by(|a, b| a.bound_term.cmp(&b.bound_term));
+
+        let mut outputs_by_execution: Vec<_> = store
+            .outputs_by_execution
+            .iter()
+            .map(|(execution, artifact)| PersistedExecutionOutput {
+                execution: execution.to_string(),
+                artifact: artifact.to_string(),
+            })
+            .collect();
+        outputs_by_execution.sort_by(|a, b| a.execution.cmp(&b.execution));
+
+        Self {
+            bound_terms,
+            outputs_by_execution,
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn try_into_index(self) -> Result<SymbolicIndexData, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut index = SymbolicIndexData::default();
+        for entry in self.bound_terms {
+            let bound_term = catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(parse_catnix_digest(
+                &entry.bound_term,
+                "bound_term",
+            )?);
+            let dtype = catgrad::prelude::Dtype::from_str(&entry.dtype).map_err(|err| {
+                ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+                    "invalid dtype {:?} in symbolic artifact index: {err}",
+                    entry.dtype
+                ))
+            })?;
+            index.bound_terms.insert(
+                bound_term,
+                ModelLocator {
+                    model_id: entry.model_id,
+                    revision: entry.revision,
+                    dtype,
+                },
+            );
+        }
+
+        for entry in self.outputs_by_execution {
+            let execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(parse_catnix_digest(
+                &entry.execution,
+                "execution",
+            )?);
+            let artifact = catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(parse_catnix_digest(
+                &entry.artifact,
+                "artifact",
+            )?);
+            index.outputs_by_execution.insert(execution, artifact);
+        }
+
+        Ok(index)
+    }
+}
+
+fn parse_catnix_digest(raw: &str, field: &str) -> Result<catnix::Digest, ExecutorError> {
+    if raw.len() != 64 {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!(
+            "invalid {field} digest length {}, expected 64 hex chars",
+            raw.len()
+        )));
+    }
+    let mut bytes = [0u8; 32];
+    for (index, chunk) in raw.as_bytes().chunks_exact(2).enumerate() {
+        let high = hex_value(chunk[0]).ok_or_else(|| invalid_hex(field, raw))?;
+        let low = hex_value(chunk[1]).ok_or_else(|| invalid_hex(field, raw))?;
+        bytes[index] = (high << 4) | low;
+    }
+    Ok(catnix::Digest::from_bytes(bytes))
+}
+
+fn invalid_hex(field: &str, raw: &str) -> ExecutorError {
+    ExecutorError::ArtifactStore(format!("invalid {field} digest hex {raw:?}"))
+}
+
+fn hex_value(byte: u8) -> Option<u8> {
+    match byte {
+        b'0'..=b'9' => Some(byte - b'0'),
+        b'a'..=b'f' => Some(byte - b'a' + 10),
+        b'A'..=b'F' => Some(byte - b'A' + 10),
+        _ => None,
+    }
 }
 
 fn token_ids_to_u32(tokens: &catnix::TokenIds) -> Vec<u32> {
@@ -485,6 +861,7 @@ mod tests {
         let recorded = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
         let resolved = store
             .resolve_symbolic_request(recorded.symbolic_request.clone())
+            .await
             .unwrap();
 
         assert_eq!(resolved.symbolic_request, recorded.symbolic_request);
@@ -514,6 +891,7 @@ mod tests {
         let next = store.record_prepared_text(&next_plan).await.unwrap();
         let resolved = store
             .resolve_symbolic_request(next.symbolic_request)
+            .await
             .unwrap();
 
         assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
@@ -548,6 +926,7 @@ mod tests {
             .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
                 text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
             })
+            .await
             .unwrap();
 
         assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
@@ -555,16 +934,120 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
-        let store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
         let err = store
             .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
                 text_execution_cid: Digest::from_bytes([7; 32]),
             })
+            .await
             .unwrap_err();
 
-        assert!(
-            err.to_string()
-                .contains("unknown symbolic text execution CID")
-        );
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("missing TextExecution artifact"));
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn fs_store_reopens_typed_artifacts_from_canonical_blobs() {
+        let path = temp_artifact_store_path("reopen");
+        let _ = std::fs::remove_dir_all(&path);
+
+        let first_artifact;
+        let first_request;
+        {
+            let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::open(ArtifactStoreConfig::fs(&path))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let first = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+            first_artifact = store
+                .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            first_request = first.symbolic_request;
+            store.shutdown().await.unwrap();
+        }
+
+        {
+            let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::open(ArtifactStoreConfig::fs(&path))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let resolved = store.resolve_symbolic_request(first_request).await.unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3]);
+
+            let mut next_plan = plan();
+            next_plan.invocation.input_ids = vec![20];
+            next_plan.initial_artifact_id = Some(first_artifact);
+            let next = store.record_prepared_text(&next_plan).await.unwrap();
+            let resolved = store
+                .resolve_symbolic_request(next.symbolic_request)
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
+            store.shutdown().await.unwrap();
+        }
+
+        let _ = std::fs::remove_dir_all(&path);
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn fs_store_reopens_cached_lazy_substitutions() {
+        let path = temp_artifact_store_path("lazy");
+        let _ = std::fs::remove_dir_all(&path);
+
+        let first_execution;
+        {
+            let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::open(ArtifactStoreConfig::fs(&path))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let first = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+            store
+                .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+                first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+            ));
+            store.shutdown().await.unwrap();
+        }
+
+        {
+            let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::open(ArtifactStoreConfig::fs(&path))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let prompt_tokens = store
+                .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let policy = store
+                .insert_policy(catnix::TextPolicy::from_u32_stop_tokens(4, []))
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+            let lazy = catnix::TextExecution::new(
+                catnix::SourceRef::input(first_execution),
+                prompt_tokens,
+                policy,
+            );
+            let lazy_id = store.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
+            let resolved = store
+                .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
+                    text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
+                })
+                .await
+                .unwrap();
+
+            assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
+            store.shutdown().await.unwrap();
+        }
+
+        let _ = std::fs::remove_dir_all(&path);
+    }
+
+    fn temp_artifact_store_path(test: &str) -> PathBuf {
+        let nanos = std::time::SystemTime::now()
+            .duration_since(std::time::UNIX_EPOCH)
+            .unwrap()
+            .as_nanos();
+        std::env::temp_dir().join(format!(
+            "hellas-executor-artifacts-{test}-{}-{nanos}",
+            std::process::id()
+        ))
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 1125654..a73eccd 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -76,7 +76,8 @@ impl Executor {
         let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
         let resolved = self
             .artifacts
-            .resolve_symbolic_request(symbolic_request.clone())?;
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(symbolic_request.clone())
+            .await?;
         let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
         let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,

From a3db0871c3268e34c4d5cccc1cf10f5ccc5832c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 22:39:32 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 089/105] feat(executor): publish symbolic artifact bundles

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs            | 193 ++++++++++++++
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   6 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs | 103 +++++++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs      |  43 ++-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs         |  15 +-
 crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs         | 275 ++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                        |  12 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                    |  44 +++-
 crates/rpc/src/error.rs                     |   6 +-
 proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto     |  43 +++
 10 files changed, 722 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 7d58cea..6c3ccf3 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -302,6 +302,72 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         })
     }
 
+    pub async fn publish_canonical_bytes(
+        &mut self,
+        bytes: Vec<u8>,
+    ) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
+        let digest = catnix::Digest::from_canonical_bytes(&bytes);
+        if !self.canonical_blobs.contains_key(&digest) {
+            self.blob_store.insert_canonical(digest, &bytes).await?;
+            self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes);
+        }
+        Ok(from_catnix_digest(digest))
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get_canonical_bytes(&mut self, digest: Digest) -> Result<Vec<u8>, ExecutorError> {
+        let digest = to_catnix_digest(digest);
+        if let Some(bytes) = self.canonical_blobs.get(&digest) {
+            return Ok(bytes.clone());
+        }
+        let bytes = self
+            .blob_store
+            .get_canonical(digest)
+            .await?
+            .ok_or_else(|| ExecutorError::ArtifactNotFound(digest.to_string()))?;
+        self.canonical_blobs.insert(digest, bytes.clone());
+        Ok(bytes)
+    }
+
+    pub fn publish_bound_term_metadata(
+        &mut self,
+        bound_term: Digest,
+        locator: ModelLocator,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let bound_term = catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(bound_term));
+        match self.bound_terms.entry(bound_term) {
+            Entry::Vacant(entry) => {
+                entry.insert(locator);
+                self.persist_symbolic_index()
+            }
+            Entry::Occupied(entry) if entry.get() == &locator => Ok(()),
+            Entry::Occupied(entry) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "conflicting metadata for bound term {bound_term}: existing {}, requested {}",
+                entry.get().spec(),
+                locator.spec()
+            ))),
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn publish_execution_output_metadata(
+        &mut self,
+        execution: Digest,
+        artifact: Digest,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        let execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(execution));
+        let artifact = catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(artifact));
+        match self.outputs_by_execution.entry(execution) {
+            Entry::Vacant(entry) => {
+                entry.insert(artifact);
+                self.persist_symbolic_index()
+            }
+            Entry::Occupied(entry) if entry.get() == &artifact => Ok(()),
+            Entry::Occupied(entry) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                "conflicting output metadata for text execution {execution}: existing {}, requested {artifact}",
+                entry.get()
+            ))),
+        }
+    }
+
     pub async fn record_completed_text(
         &mut self,
         symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
@@ -932,6 +998,120 @@ mod tests {
         assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
     }
 
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn published_artifact_bundle_resolves_symbolic_request() {
+        let plan = plan();
+        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let recorded = source.record_prepared_text(&plan).await.unwrap();
+        let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            recorded.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        let execution = source.text_execution(execution_id).await.unwrap();
+        let identity_id = match execution.from() {
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should start at output"),
+        };
+        let identity = source.text_artifact(identity_id).await.unwrap();
+        let bound_term = match identity {
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => bound_term,
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should use identity"),
+        };
+
+        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution_id.digest()).await;
+        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution.prompt_tokens().digest()).await;
+        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution.policy().digest()).await;
+        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, identity_id.digest()).await;
+        target
+            .publish_bound_term_metadata(from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()), plan.locator)
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let resolved = target
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(recorded.symbolic_request)
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3]);
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn published_execution_output_metadata_resolves_lazy_input() {
+        let plan = plan();
+        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let first = source.record_prepared_text(&plan).await.unwrap();
+        let first_artifact = source
+            .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        let first_execution_value = source.text_execution(first_execution).await.unwrap();
+        let identity_id = match first_execution_value.from() {
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should start at output"),
+        };
+        let identity = source.text_artifact(identity_id).await.unwrap();
+        let bound_term = match identity {
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => bound_term,
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should use identity"),
+        };
+        let output_id = catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(first_artifact));
+        let output = source.text_artifact(output_id).await.unwrap();
+        let output = match output {
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => output,
+            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { .. } => panic!("completed text must produce output"),
+        };
+        let state = source.text_state(output.state()).await.unwrap();
+
+        let prompt_tokens = source
+            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let policy = source
+            .insert_policy(catnix::TextPolicy::from_u32_stop_tokens(4, []))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let lazy = catnix::TextExecution::new(
+            catnix::SourceRef::input(first_execution),
+            prompt_tokens,
+            policy,
+        );
+        let lazy_id = source.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
+
+        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        for digest in [
+            first_execution.digest(),
+            first_execution_value.prompt_tokens().digest(),
+            first_execution_value.policy().digest(),
+            identity_id.digest(),
+            output_id.digest(),
+            output.state().digest(),
+            state.tokens().digest(),
+            lazy_id.digest(),
+            prompt_tokens.digest(),
+            policy.digest(),
+        ] {
+            publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, digest).await;
+        }
+        target
+            .publish_bound_term_metadata(from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()), plan.locator)
+            .unwrap();
+        target
+            .publish_execution_output_metadata(
+                first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+                first_artifact,
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+
+        let resolved = target
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
+                text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
+            })
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
+    }
+
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
         let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
@@ -1050,4 +1230,17 @@ mod tests {
             std::process::id()
         ))
     }
+
+    async fn publish_from_source(
+        source: &mut SymbolicArtifactStore,
+        target: &mut SymbolicArtifactStore,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+    ) {
+        let bytes = source
+            .get_canonical_bytes(from_catnix_digest(digest))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let published = target.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await.unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(published, from_catnix_digest(digest));
+    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 142b2b1..b804039 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -179,6 +179,12 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_chat_prompt(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::PublishArtifactBundle { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_publish_artifact_bundle(request).await);
+                }
+                ExecutorMessage::GetArtifact { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_get_artifact(request).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::Preload { model, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_preload(model).await);
                 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index a73eccd..b68f92c 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -6,11 +6,13 @@ use crate::state::{
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use chatgrad::types;
 use hellas_core::{
-    CommitmentScheme, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
+    CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
 };
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
-    ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
-    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
+    PublishArtifactBundleRequest, PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+    QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::Ticket;
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
@@ -18,7 +20,8 @@ use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
+use std::str::FromStr;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::Executor;
@@ -78,6 +81,21 @@ impl Executor {
             .artifacts
             .resolve_symbolic_request(symbolic_request.clone())
             .await?;
+        if !self.supported_dtypes.contains(&resolved.locator.dtype) {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::DtypeNotSupported {
+                request: resolved.locator.dtype,
+                supported: self.supported_dtypes.clone(),
+            });
+        }
+        if !self.execute_policy.allows_execute(
+            &resolved.locator.spec(),
+            Some(resolved.locator.model_id.as_str()),
+        ) {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(format!(
+                "execute policy denied model {}",
+                resolved.locator.spec()
+            )));
+        }
         let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
         let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,
@@ -243,6 +261,77 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_publish_artifact_bundle(
+        &mut self,
+        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut artifact_cids = Vec::with_capacity(request.canonical_artifacts.len());
+        for bytes in request.canonical_artifacts {
+            let digest = self.artifacts.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await?;
+            artifact_cids.push(digest.as_bytes().to_vec());
+        }
+
+        let symbolic_bound_terms = request.symbolic_bound_terms.len() as u32;
+        for metadata in request.symbolic_bound_terms {
+            let model_id = metadata.huggingface_model_id.trim();
+            if model_id.is_empty() {
+                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                    "missing symbolic bound term huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+            let revision = metadata.huggingface_revision.trim();
+            let revision = if revision.is_empty() {
+                DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
+            } else {
+                revision
+            };
+            let dtype = Dtype::from_str(&metadata.dtype).map_err(|err| {
+                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+                    "invalid symbolic bound term dtype {:?}: {err}",
+                    metadata.dtype
+                ))
+            })?;
+            if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
+                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                    "symbolic bound term dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string(),
+                ));
+            }
+            self.artifacts.publish_bound_term_metadata(
+                digest_from_slice(&metadata.bound_term_cid, "bound_term_cid")?,
+                ModelLocator {
+                    model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+                    revision: revision.to_string(),
+                    dtype,
+                },
+            )?;
+        }
+
+        let symbolic_execution_outputs = request.symbolic_execution_outputs.len() as u32;
+        for metadata in request.symbolic_execution_outputs {
+            self.artifacts.publish_execution_output_metadata(
+                digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_execution_cid, "text_execution_cid")?,
+                digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_artifact_cid, "text_artifact_cid")?,
+            )?;
+        }
+
+        Ok(PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
+            artifact_cids,
+            symbolic_bound_terms,
+            symbolic_execution_outputs,
+        })
+    }
+
+    pub(super) async fn handle_get_artifact(
+        &mut self,
+        request: GetArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetArtifactResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let canonical_artifact = self
+            .artifacts
+            .get_canonical_bytes(digest_from_slice(&request.cid, "cid")?)
+            .await?;
+        Ok(GetArtifactResponse { canonical_artifact })
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn handle_list_models(&self) -> ListModelsResponse {
         let models = self
             .models
@@ -323,6 +412,12 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
+fn digest_from_slice(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
+    Digest::from_slice(bytes).map_err(|_| {
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("{field} must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
+    })
+}
+
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
     let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
     for byte in bytes {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index efd750f..87dd85a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -1,9 +1,10 @@
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_server::Courtesy;
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
-    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
-    GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse,
-    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse,
+    GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse,
+    ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
@@ -75,6 +76,22 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+        &self,
+        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::PublishArtifactBundle { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get_artifact(
+        &self,
+        request: GetArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetArtifactResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::GetArtifact { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn list_models(&self) -> Result<ListModelsResponse, ExecutorError> {
         self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::ListModels { reply })
             .await
@@ -181,6 +198,24 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(response)
     }
 
+    async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<PublishArtifactBundleResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.publish_artifact_bundle(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
+    async fn get_artifact(
+        &self,
+        request: Request<GetArtifactRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<GetArtifactResponse>, Status> {
+        Ok(Response::new(
+            self.get_artifact(request.into_inner()).await?,
+        ))
+    }
+
     async fn list_models(
         &self,
         _request: Request<ListModelsRequest>,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 8a9dee5..3db0813 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@ mod actor;
 mod handle;
 
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
-    GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse,
-    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
+    GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
@@ -64,6 +65,14 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    PublishArtifactBundle {
+        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
+    GetArtifact {
+        request: GetArtifactRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetArtifactResponse, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
     Preload {
         model: String,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<(), ExecutorError>>,
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
index 01a0284..d42074a 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
@@ -238,6 +238,123 @@ impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
         "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
     }
 }
+/// Publish canonical catnix artifact bytes and the small symbolic metadata
+/// index entries needed to materialize CID-only symbolic requests. This is a
+/// courtesy transport for making artifacts available to a provider; the core
+/// symbolic request remains only a TextExecution CID.
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub canonical_artifacts: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
+    pub symbolic_bound_terms: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<SymbolicBoundTermMetadata>,
+    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
+    pub symbolic_execution_outputs: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<
+        SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata,
+    >,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "PublishArtifactBundleRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
+    /// BLAKE3 digests of accepted canonical_artifacts, in request order.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
+    pub artifact_cids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
+    pub symbolic_bound_terms: u32,
+    #[prost(uint32, tag = "3")]
+    pub symbolic_execution_outputs: u32,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "PublishArtifactBundleResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleResponse".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
+    /// catnix OutputId<BoundTerm>; exactly 32 bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub bound_term_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
+    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
+    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
+    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicBoundTermMetadata";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicBoundTermMetadata".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicBoundTermMetadata".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
+    /// catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub text_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    /// catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
+    pub text_artifact_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetArtifactRequest {
+    /// BLAKE3 digest of canonical artifact bytes; exactly 32 bytes.
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetArtifactRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetArtifactRequest";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetArtifactRequest".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetArtifactRequest".into()
+    }
+}
+#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
+pub struct GetArtifactResponse {
+    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
+    pub canonical_artifact: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+}
+impl ::prost::Name for GetArtifactResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "GetArtifactResponse";
+    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
+    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.GetArtifactResponse".into()
+    }
+    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.GetArtifactResponse".into()
+    }
+}
 /// List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
 #[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ListModelsRequest {}
@@ -626,6 +743,59 @@ pub mod courtesy_client {
                 );
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
+        pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PublishArtifactBundle",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(
+                    GrpcMethod::new(
+                        "hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy",
+                        "PublishArtifactBundle",
+                    ),
+                );
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
+        pub async fn get_artifact(
+            &mut self,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::GetArtifactRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetArtifactResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        > {
+            self.inner
+                .ready()
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| {
+                    tonic::Status::unknown(
+                        format!("Service was not ready: {}", e.into()),
+                    )
+                })?;
+            let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+            let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetArtifact",
+            );
+            let mut req = request.into_request();
+            req.extensions_mut()
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "GetArtifact"));
+            self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
+        }
         pub async fn list_models(
             &mut self,
             request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::ListModelsRequest>,
@@ -760,6 +930,20 @@ pub mod courtesy_server {
             tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
+        async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
+        async fn get_artifact(
+            &self,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::GetArtifactRequest>,
+        ) -> std::result::Result<
+            tonic::Response<super::GetArtifactResponse>,
+            tonic::Status,
+        >;
         async fn list_models(
             &self,
             request: tonic::Request<super::ListModelsRequest>,
@@ -1006,6 +1190,97 @@ pub mod courtesy_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PublishArtifactBundle" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct PublishArtifactBundleSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>
+                    for PublishArtifactBundleSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::publish_artifact_bundle(&inner, request)
+                                    .await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = PublishArtifactBundleSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/GetArtifact" => {
+                    #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
+                    struct GetArtifactSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    impl<
+                        T: Courtesy,
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::GetArtifactRequest>
+                    for GetArtifactSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::GetArtifactResponse;
+                        type Future = BoxFuture<
+                            tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
+                            tonic::Status,
+                        >;
+                        fn call(
+                            &mut self,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::GetArtifactRequest>,
+                        ) -> Self::Future {
+                            let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
+                            let fut = async move {
+                                <T as Courtesy>::get_artifact(&inner, request).await
+                            };
+                            Box::pin(fut)
+                        }
+                    }
+                    let accept_compression_encodings = self.accept_compression_encodings;
+                    let send_compression_encodings = self.send_compression_encodings;
+                    let max_decoding_message_size = self.max_decoding_message_size;
+                    let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
+                    let inner = self.inner.clone();
+                    let fut = async move {
+                        let method = GetArtifactSvc(inner);
+                        let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
+                        let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
+                            .apply_compression_config(
+                                accept_compression_encodings,
+                                send_compression_encodings,
+                            )
+                            .apply_max_message_size_config(
+                                max_decoding_message_size,
+                                max_encoding_message_size,
+                            );
+                        let res = grpc.unary(method, req).await;
+                        Ok(res)
+                    };
+                    Box::pin(fut)
+                }
                 "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/ListModels" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
                     struct ListModelsSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
index cc5605b..b728e84 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -86,11 +86,13 @@ pub mod opaque {
 #[cfg(feature = "courtesy")]
 pub mod courtesy {
     pub use crate::generated::hellas::courtesy::v1::{
-        ChatMessage, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetModelStatsRequest,
-        GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest,
-        ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus, ModelTokenStats, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-        QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
-        QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicArtifactStart, SymbolicGenesisStart,
+        ChatMessage, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetArtifactRequest,
+        GetArtifactResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest,
+        GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
+        ModelTokenStats, PublishArtifactBundleRequest, PublishArtifactBundleResponse,
+        QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+        QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicArtifactStart,
+        SymbolicBoundTermMetadata, SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata, SymbolicGenesisStart,
         SymbolicStart, TokenStats, symbolic_start,
     };
     service_exports!(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index 66763cb..c2aacd8 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -11,7 +11,10 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::IrohChannel;
 use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, read_provenance_metadata};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
-use hellas_pb::courtesy::{QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse};
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
+    GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest;
@@ -168,6 +171,45 @@ where
             .accept_compressed(CompressionEncoding::Zstd);
         client
     }
+
+    pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+        &mut self,
+        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, Status>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body> + Send + 'static,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
+        T::Future: Send,
+    {
+        let courtesy = self
+            .courtesy
+            .as_mut()
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("courtesy service is not configured"))?;
+        Ok(courtesy
+            .publish_artifact_bundle(request)
+            .await?
+            .into_inner())
+    }
+
+    pub async fn get_artifact(
+        &mut self,
+        request: GetArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<GetArtifactResponse, Status>
+    where
+        T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body> + Send + 'static,
+        T::Error: Into<StdError>,
+        T::ResponseBody: Body<Data = Bytes> + Send + 'static,
+        <T::ResponseBody as Body>::Error: Into<StdError> + Send,
+        T::Future: Send,
+    {
+        let courtesy = self
+            .courtesy
+            .as_mut()
+            .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("courtesy service is not configured"))?;
+        Ok(courtesy.get_artifact(request).await?.into_inner())
+    }
 }
 
 #[tonic::async_trait]
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
index c8683f8..a7296dc 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/error.rs
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@ pub enum ExecutorError {
     WeightsNotReady(String),
     #[error("weights error: {0}")]
     WeightsError(String),
+    #[error("artifact not found: {0}")]
+    ArtifactNotFound(String),
     #[error("artifact store error: {0}")]
     ArtifactStore(String),
     #[error("policy denied: {0}")]
@@ -92,7 +94,9 @@ fn executor_status_code(err: &ExecutorError) -> tonic::Code {
             tonic::Code::FailedPrecondition
         }
         ExecutorError::PolicyDenied(_) => tonic::Code::PermissionDenied,
-        ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => tonic::Code::NotFound,
+        ExecutorError::ArtifactNotFound(_) | ExecutorError::State(StateError::QuoteNotFound(_)) => {
+            tonic::Code::NotFound
+        }
         ExecutorError::ChannelClosed
         | ExecutorError::BackendInit(_)
         | ExecutorError::Llm(_)
diff --git a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
index 55ae8b0..d3140c7 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ service Courtesy {
   rpc QuotePreparedText(QuotePreparedTextRequest) returns (QuotePreparedTextResponse);
   rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
   rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
+  rpc PublishArtifactBundle(PublishArtifactBundleRequest) returns (PublishArtifactBundleResponse);
+  rpc GetArtifact(GetArtifactRequest) returns (GetArtifactResponse);
   rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
   rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
   rpc GetStats(GetStatsRequest) returns (GetStatsResponse);
@@ -110,6 +112,47 @@ message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
   .hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
+// Publish canonical catnix artifact bytes and the small symbolic metadata
+// index entries needed to materialize CID-only symbolic requests. This is a
+// courtesy transport for making artifacts available to a provider; the core
+// symbolic request remains only a TextExecution CID.
+message PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
+  repeated bytes canonical_artifacts = 1;
+  repeated SymbolicBoundTermMetadata symbolic_bound_terms = 2;
+  repeated SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata symbolic_execution_outputs = 3;
+}
+
+message PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
+  // BLAKE3 digests of accepted canonical_artifacts, in request order.
+  repeated bytes artifact_cids = 1;
+  uint32 symbolic_bound_terms = 2;
+  uint32 symbolic_execution_outputs = 3;
+}
+
+message SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
+  // catnix OutputId<BoundTerm>; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes bound_term_cid = 1;
+  string huggingface_model_id = 2;
+  string huggingface_revision = 3;
+  string dtype = 4;
+}
+
+message SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
+  // catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes text_execution_cid = 1;
+  // catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes text_artifact_cid = 2;
+}
+
+message GetArtifactRequest {
+  // BLAKE3 digest of canonical artifact bytes; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes cid = 1;
+}
+
+message GetArtifactResponse {
+  bytes canonical_artifact = 1;
+}
+
 // List models known to the executor and their readiness status.
 message ListModelsRequest {}
 

From bc705876f6d4e46aa7247e4ba2d3cf9cd00d4d3c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 22:46:10 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 090/105] feat(executor): export symbolic artifact closures

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs            | 369 +++++++++++++++-----
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   3 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs | 160 ++++++---
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs      |   8 +
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs         |   4 +
 5 files changed, 402 insertions(+), 142 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 6c3ccf3..973a3a0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use std::collections::{HashMap, hash_map::Entry};
+use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet, hash_map::Entry};
 use std::fs;
 use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
 use std::str::FromStr;
@@ -155,6 +155,25 @@ pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
     pub invocation: Invocation,
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactBundle {
+    pub canonical_artifacts: Vec<Vec<u8>>,
+    pub bound_terms: Vec<SymbolicBoundTerm>,
+    pub execution_outputs: Vec<SymbolicExecutionOutput>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) struct SymbolicBoundTerm {
+    pub bound_term: Digest,
+    pub locator: ModelLocator,
+}
+
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
+pub(crate) struct SymbolicExecutionOutput {
+    pub execution: Digest,
+    pub artifact: Digest,
+}
+
 pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
     blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore,
     index_path: Option<PathBuf>,
@@ -173,6 +192,15 @@ struct MaterializedTextSource {
     tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
+#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
+enum ClosureNode {
+    TokenIds(catnix::TokenIdsId),
+    TextPolicy(catnix::TextPolicyId),
+    TextExecution(catnix::TextExecutionId),
+    TextState(catnix::TextStateId),
+    TextArtifact(catnix::TextArtifactId),
+}
+
 impl Default for SymbolicArtifactStore {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self::memory()
@@ -314,6 +342,23 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(from_catnix_digest(digest))
     }
 
+    pub async fn publish_symbolic_bundle(
+        &mut self,
+        bundle: SymbolicArtifactBundle,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<Digest>, ExecutorError> {
+        let mut artifact_cids = Vec::with_capacity(bundle.canonical_artifacts.len());
+        for bytes in bundle.canonical_artifacts {
+            artifact_cids.push(self.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await?);
+        }
+        for metadata in bundle.bound_terms {
+            self.publish_bound_term_metadata(metadata.bound_term, metadata.locator)?;
+        }
+        for metadata in bundle.execution_outputs {
+            self.publish_execution_output_metadata(metadata.execution, metadata.artifact)?;
+        }
+        Ok(artifact_cids)
+    }
+
     pub async fn get_canonical_bytes(&mut self, digest: Digest) -> Result<Vec<u8>, ExecutorError> {
         let digest = to_catnix_digest(digest);
         if let Some(bytes) = self.canonical_blobs.get(&digest) {
@@ -368,6 +413,114 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         }
     }
 
+    pub async fn export_symbolic_closure(
+        &mut self,
+        symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<SymbolicArtifactBundle, ExecutorError> {
+        let root = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+        ));
+        let mut bundle = SymbolicArtifactBundle::default();
+        let mut stack = vec![ClosureNode::TextExecution(root)];
+        let mut seen_nodes = HashSet::new();
+        let mut seen_canonical = HashSet::new();
+        let mut seen_bound_terms = HashSet::new();
+        let mut seen_execution_outputs = HashSet::new();
+
+        while let Some(node) = stack.pop() {
+            if !seen_nodes.insert(node) {
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            match node {
+                ClosureNode::TokenIds(id) => {
+                    let value = self.token_ids(id).await?;
+                    if value.output_id() != id {
+                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TokenIds", id.digest()));
+                    }
+                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
+                        .await?;
+                }
+                ClosureNode::TextPolicy(id) => {
+                    let value = self.text_policy(id).await?;
+                    if value.output_id() != id {
+                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextPolicy", id.digest()));
+                    }
+                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
+                        .await?;
+                }
+                ClosureNode::TextExecution(id) => {
+                    let execution = self.text_execution(id).await?;
+                    if execution.input_id() != id {
+                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextExecution", id.digest()));
+                    }
+                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
+                        .await?;
+                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TextPolicy(execution.policy()));
+                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(execution.prompt_tokens()));
+                    match execution.from() {
+                        catnix::SourceRef::Input(input_id) => {
+                            let artifact_id = self.output_artifact_for_execution(*input_id)?;
+                            let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
+                            validate_execution_output_mapping(*input_id, artifact_id, &artifact)?;
+                            if seen_execution_outputs.insert((*input_id, artifact_id)) {
+                                bundle.execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
+                                    execution: from_catnix_digest(input_id.digest()),
+                                    artifact: from_catnix_digest(artifact_id.digest()),
+                                });
+                            }
+                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextArtifact(artifact_id));
+                        }
+                        catnix::SourceRef::Output(artifact_id) => {
+                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextArtifact(*artifact_id));
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                ClosureNode::TextState(id) => {
+                    let state = self.text_state(id).await?;
+                    if state.output_id() != id {
+                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextState", id.digest()));
+                    }
+                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
+                        .await?;
+                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(state.tokens()));
+                }
+                ClosureNode::TextArtifact(id) => {
+                    let artifact = self.text_artifact(id).await?;
+                    if artifact.output_id() != id {
+                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextArtifact", id.digest()));
+                    }
+                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
+                        .await?;
+                    match artifact {
+                        catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
+                            let locator = self.bound_term_locator(bound_term)?;
+                            if seen_bound_terms.insert(bound_term) {
+                                bundle.bound_terms.push(SymbolicBoundTerm {
+                                    bound_term: from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()),
+                                    locator,
+                                });
+                            }
+                        }
+                        catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => {
+                            if seen_execution_outputs.insert((output.execution(), id)) {
+                                bundle.execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
+                                    execution: from_catnix_digest(output.execution().digest()),
+                                    artifact: from_catnix_digest(id.digest()),
+                                });
+                            }
+                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextExecution(output.execution()));
+                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextState(output.state()));
+                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(output.generated_tokens()));
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(bundle)
+    }
+
     pub async fn record_completed_text(
         &mut self,
         symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
@@ -408,11 +561,14 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         &mut self,
         source: &catnix::TextSource,
     ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
-        let artifact_id = match source {
-            catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => self.output_artifact_for_execution(*id)?,
-            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
-        };
-        self.materialize_artifact(artifact_id).await
+        match source {
+            catnix::SourceRef::Input(execution_id) => {
+                let artifact_id = self.output_artifact_for_execution(*execution_id)?;
+                self.materialize_execution_output(*execution_id, artifact_id)
+                    .await
+            }
+            catnix::SourceRef::Output(artifact_id) => self.materialize_artifact(*artifact_id).await,
+        }
     }
 
     async fn materialize_artifact(
@@ -420,6 +576,23 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
     ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
         let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
+        self.materialize_decoded_artifact(artifact).await
+    }
+
+    async fn materialize_execution_output(
+        &mut self,
+        execution_id: catnix::TextExecutionId,
+        artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
+    ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
+        let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
+        validate_execution_output_mapping(execution_id, artifact_id, &artifact)?;
+        self.materialize_decoded_artifact(artifact).await
+    }
+
+    async fn materialize_decoded_artifact(
+        &mut self,
+        artifact: catnix::TextArtifact,
+    ) -> Result<MaterializedTextSource, ExecutorError> {
         match artifact {
             catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
                 let locator = self.bound_term_locator(bound_term)?;
@@ -447,11 +620,15 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
     ) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
         let mut source = source;
         loop {
-            let artifact_id = match source {
-                catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => self.output_artifact_for_execution(id)?,
-                catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => id,
+            let (artifact_id, expected_execution) = match source {
+                catnix::SourceRef::Input(id) => (self.output_artifact_for_execution(id)?, Some(id)),
+                catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => (id, None),
             };
-            match self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await? {
+            let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
+            if let Some(expected_execution) = expected_execution {
+                validate_execution_output_mapping(expected_execution, artifact_id, &artifact)?;
+            }
+            match artifact {
                 catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
                     return self.bound_term_locator(bound_term);
                 }
@@ -604,6 +781,20 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(bytes)
     }
 
+    async fn export_canonical(
+        &mut self,
+        digest: catnix::Digest,
+        seen: &mut HashSet<catnix::Digest>,
+        bundle: &mut SymbolicArtifactBundle,
+    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+        if seen.insert(digest) {
+            bundle
+                .canonical_artifacts
+                .push(self.get_canonical_bytes(from_catnix_digest(digest)).await?);
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
     async fn insert_token_ids(
         &mut self,
         value: catnix::TokenIds,
@@ -688,6 +879,23 @@ fn canonical_type_mismatch(kind: &str, digest: catnix::Digest) -> ExecutorError
     ))
 }
 
+fn validate_execution_output_mapping(
+    execution_id: catnix::TextExecutionId,
+    artifact_id: catnix::TextArtifactId,
+    artifact: &catnix::TextArtifact,
+) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
+    match artifact {
+        catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) if output.execution() == execution_id => Ok(()),
+        catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "lazy symbolic source {execution_id} maps to artifact {artifact_id}, but that artifact realizes {}",
+            output.execution()
+        ))),
+        catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { .. } => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "lazy symbolic source {execution_id} maps to identity artifact {artifact_id}"
+        ))),
+    }
+}
+
 fn load_symbolic_index(path: &Path) -> Result<SymbolicIndexData, ExecutorError> {
     let bytes = match fs::read(path) {
         Ok(bytes) => bytes,
@@ -999,32 +1207,60 @@ mod tests {
     }
 
     #[tokio::test]
-    async fn published_artifact_bundle_resolves_symbolic_request() {
-        let plan = plan();
-        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        let recorded = source.record_prepared_text(&plan).await.unwrap();
-        let execution_id = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
-            recorded.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+    async fn lazy_input_rejects_metadata_that_does_not_realize_execution() {
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let first = store.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        let first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
+            first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
         ));
-        let execution = source.text_execution(execution_id).await.unwrap();
-        let identity_id = match execution.from() {
+        let first_execution_value = store.text_execution(first_execution).await.unwrap();
+        let identity_id = match first_execution_value.from() {
             catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
             catnix::SourceRef::Input(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should start at output"),
         };
-        let identity = source.text_artifact(identity_id).await.unwrap();
-        let bound_term = match identity {
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => bound_term,
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should use identity"),
-        };
+        store
+            .publish_execution_output_metadata(
+                first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
+                from_catnix_digest(identity_id.digest()),
+            )
+            .unwrap();
+        let prompt_tokens = store
+            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let policy = store
+            .insert_policy(catnix::TextPolicy::from_u32_stop_tokens(4, []))
+            .await
+            .unwrap();
+        let lazy = catnix::TextExecution::new(
+            catnix::SourceRef::input(first_execution),
+            prompt_tokens,
+            policy,
+        );
+        let lazy_id = store.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
+        let err = store
+            .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
+                text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
+            })
+            .await
+            .unwrap_err();
 
-        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution_id.digest()).await;
-        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution.prompt_tokens().digest()).await;
-        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, execution.policy().digest()).await;
-        publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, identity_id.digest()).await;
-        target
-            .publish_bound_term_metadata(from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()), plan.locator)
+        assert!(err.to_string().contains("maps to identity artifact"));
+    }
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn published_artifact_bundle_resolves_symbolic_request() {
+        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let recorded = source.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        let bundle = source
+            .export_symbolic_closure(&recorded.symbolic_request)
+            .await
             .unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(bundle.bound_terms.len(), 1);
+
+        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let artifact_cids = target.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await.unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(artifact_cids.len(), 4);
 
         let resolved = target
             .resolve_symbolic_request(recorded.symbolic_request)
@@ -1035,34 +1271,15 @@ mod tests {
 
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn published_execution_output_metadata_resolves_lazy_input() {
-        let plan = plan();
         let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        let first = source.record_prepared_text(&plan).await.unwrap();
-        let first_artifact = source
+        let first = source.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
+        source
             .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
             .await
             .unwrap();
         let first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
             first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
         ));
-        let first_execution_value = source.text_execution(first_execution).await.unwrap();
-        let identity_id = match first_execution_value.from() {
-            catnix::SourceRef::Output(id) => *id,
-            catnix::SourceRef::Input(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should start at output"),
-        };
-        let identity = source.text_artifact(identity_id).await.unwrap();
-        let bound_term = match identity {
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => bound_term,
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should use identity"),
-        };
-        let output_id = catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(first_artifact));
-        let output = source.text_artifact(output_id).await.unwrap();
-        let output = match output {
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => output,
-            catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { .. } => panic!("completed text must produce output"),
-        };
-        let state = source.text_state(output.state()).await.unwrap();
-
         let prompt_tokens = source
             .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
             .await
@@ -1077,38 +1294,17 @@ mod tests {
             policy,
         );
         let lazy_id = source.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
+        let lazy_request = SymbolicRequest {
+            text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
+        };
+        let bundle = source.export_symbolic_closure(&lazy_request).await.unwrap();
+        assert_eq!(bundle.bound_terms.len(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(bundle.execution_outputs.len(), 1);
 
         let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        for digest in [
-            first_execution.digest(),
-            first_execution_value.prompt_tokens().digest(),
-            first_execution_value.policy().digest(),
-            identity_id.digest(),
-            output_id.digest(),
-            output.state().digest(),
-            state.tokens().digest(),
-            lazy_id.digest(),
-            prompt_tokens.digest(),
-            policy.digest(),
-        ] {
-            publish_from_source(&mut source, &mut target, digest).await;
-        }
-        target
-            .publish_bound_term_metadata(from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()), plan.locator)
-            .unwrap();
-        target
-            .publish_execution_output_metadata(
-                first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
-                first_artifact,
-            )
-            .unwrap();
+        target.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await.unwrap();
 
-        let resolved = target
-            .resolve_symbolic_request(SymbolicRequest {
-                text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
-            })
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
+        let resolved = target.resolve_symbolic_request(lazy_request).await.unwrap();
         assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
     }
 
@@ -1230,17 +1426,4 @@ mod tests {
             std::process::id()
         ))
     }
-
-    async fn publish_from_source(
-        source: &mut SymbolicArtifactStore,
-        target: &mut SymbolicArtifactStore,
-        digest: catnix::Digest,
-    ) {
-        let bytes = source
-            .get_canonical_bytes(from_catnix_digest(digest))
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        let published = target.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await.unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(published, from_catnix_digest(digest));
-    }
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index b804039..3e27685 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -182,6 +182,9 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::PublishArtifactBundle { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_publish_artifact_bundle(request).await);
                 }
+                ExecutorMessage::ExportArtifactBundle { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_export_artifact_bundle(request).await);
+                }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetArtifact { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_get_artifact(request).await);
                 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index b68f92c..05b751b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use crate::artifacts::{SymbolicArtifactBundle, SymbolicBoundTerm, SymbolicExecutionOutput};
 use crate::executor::TicketOutcome;
 use crate::state::{
     LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator, QuoteKind, QuotePlan, QuoteRecord, model_spec,
@@ -265,62 +266,33 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
     ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let mut artifact_cids = Vec::with_capacity(request.canonical_artifacts.len());
-        for bytes in request.canonical_artifacts {
-            let digest = self.artifacts.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await?;
-            artifact_cids.push(digest.as_bytes().to_vec());
-        }
-
-        let symbolic_bound_terms = request.symbolic_bound_terms.len() as u32;
-        for metadata in request.symbolic_bound_terms {
-            let model_id = metadata.huggingface_model_id.trim();
-            if model_id.is_empty() {
-                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                    "missing symbolic bound term huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
-                ));
-            }
-            let revision = metadata.huggingface_revision.trim();
-            let revision = if revision.is_empty() {
-                DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
-            } else {
-                revision
-            };
-            let dtype = Dtype::from_str(&metadata.dtype).map_err(|err| {
-                ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                    "invalid symbolic bound term dtype {:?}: {err}",
-                    metadata.dtype
-                ))
-            })?;
-            if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
-                return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                    "symbolic bound term dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string(),
-                ));
-            }
-            self.artifacts.publish_bound_term_metadata(
-                digest_from_slice(&metadata.bound_term_cid, "bound_term_cid")?,
-                ModelLocator {
-                    model_id: model_id.to_string(),
-                    revision: revision.to_string(),
-                    dtype,
-                },
-            )?;
-        }
-
-        let symbolic_execution_outputs = request.symbolic_execution_outputs.len() as u32;
-        for metadata in request.symbolic_execution_outputs {
-            self.artifacts.publish_execution_output_metadata(
-                digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_execution_cid, "text_execution_cid")?,
-                digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_artifact_cid, "text_artifact_cid")?,
-            )?;
-        }
+        let bundle = artifact_bundle_from_pb(request)?;
+        let symbolic_bound_terms = bundle.bound_terms.len() as u32;
+        let symbolic_execution_outputs = bundle.execution_outputs.len() as u32;
+        let artifact_cids = self.artifacts.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await?;
 
         Ok(PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
-            artifact_cids,
+            artifact_cids: artifact_cids
+                .into_iter()
+                .map(|digest| digest.as_bytes().to_vec())
+                .collect(),
             symbolic_bound_terms,
             symbolic_execution_outputs,
         })
     }
 
+    pub(super) async fn handle_export_artifact_bundle(
+        &mut self,
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError> {
+        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
+        let bundle = self
+            .artifacts
+            .export_symbolic_closure(&symbolic_request)
+            .await?;
+        Ok(artifact_bundle_to_pb(bundle))
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn handle_get_artifact(
         &mut self,
         request: GetArtifactRequest,
@@ -412,6 +384,96 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
+fn artifact_bundle_from_pb(
+    request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
+) -> Result<SymbolicArtifactBundle, ExecutorError> {
+    let mut bound_terms = Vec::with_capacity(request.symbolic_bound_terms.len());
+    for metadata in request.symbolic_bound_terms {
+        bound_terms.push(SymbolicBoundTerm {
+            bound_term: digest_from_slice(&metadata.bound_term_cid, "bound_term_cid")?,
+            locator: symbolic_bound_term_locator(
+                metadata.huggingface_model_id,
+                metadata.huggingface_revision,
+                metadata.dtype,
+            )?,
+        });
+    }
+
+    let mut execution_outputs = Vec::with_capacity(request.symbolic_execution_outputs.len());
+    for metadata in request.symbolic_execution_outputs {
+        execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
+            execution: digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_execution_cid, "text_execution_cid")?,
+            artifact: digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_artifact_cid, "text_artifact_cid")?,
+        });
+    }
+
+    Ok(SymbolicArtifactBundle {
+        canonical_artifacts: request.canonical_artifacts,
+        bound_terms,
+        execution_outputs,
+    })
+}
+
+fn artifact_bundle_to_pb(bundle: SymbolicArtifactBundle) -> PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
+    PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
+        canonical_artifacts: bundle.canonical_artifacts,
+        symbolic_bound_terms: bundle
+            .bound_terms
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|metadata| hellas_pb::courtesy::SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
+                bound_term_cid: metadata.bound_term.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                huggingface_model_id: metadata.locator.model_id,
+                huggingface_revision: metadata.locator.revision,
+                dtype: dtype_to_wire(metadata.locator.dtype),
+            })
+            .collect(),
+        symbolic_execution_outputs: bundle
+            .execution_outputs
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(
+                |metadata| hellas_pb::courtesy::SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
+                    text_execution_cid: metadata.execution.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                    text_artifact_cid: metadata.artifact.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+                },
+            )
+            .collect(),
+    }
+}
+
+fn symbolic_bound_term_locator(
+    model_id: String,
+    revision: String,
+    dtype: String,
+) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
+    let model_id = model_id.trim();
+    if model_id.is_empty() {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "missing symbolic bound term huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
+        ));
+    }
+    let revision = revision.trim();
+    let revision = if revision.is_empty() {
+        DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
+    } else {
+        revision
+    };
+    let dtype = Dtype::from_str(&dtype).map_err(|err| {
+        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
+            "invalid symbolic bound term dtype {dtype:?}: {err}"
+        ))
+    })?;
+    if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
+        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+            "symbolic bound term dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string(),
+        ));
+    }
+    Ok(ModelLocator {
+        model_id: model_id.to_string(),
+        revision: revision.to_string(),
+        dtype,
+    })
+}
+
 fn digest_from_slice(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
     Digest::from_slice(bytes).map_err(|_| {
         ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("{field} must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 87dd85a..00e5293 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -84,6 +84,14 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
+    pub async fn export_artifact_bundle(
+        &self,
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::ExportArtifactBundle { request, reply })
+            .await
+    }
+
     pub async fn get_artifact(
         &self,
         request: GetArtifactRequest,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 3db0813..7b67938 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -69,6 +69,10 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
+    ExportArtifactBundle {
+        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError>>,
+    },
     GetArtifact {
         request: GetArtifactRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<GetArtifactResponse, ExecutorError>>,

From e45544ab77aead47ebaeafcf34f90c099e6af149 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 23:09:39 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 091/105] refactor(executor): simplify artifact courtesy API

---
 crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs            | 287 +-------------------
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs   |   7 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs | 133 +--------
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs      |  30 +-
 crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs         |  16 +-
 crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs         | 122 +++------
 crates/pb/src/lib.rs                        |   7 +-
 crates/rpc/src/driver.rs                    |  15 +-
 proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto     |  38 +--
 9 files changed, 94 insertions(+), 561 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
index 973a3a0..18d9619 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/artifacts.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use std::collections::{HashMap, HashSet, hash_map::Entry};
+use std::collections::{HashMap, hash_map::Entry};
 use std::fs;
 use std::path::{Path, PathBuf};
 use std::str::FromStr;
@@ -155,25 +155,6 @@ pub(crate) struct ResolvedSymbolicExecution {
     pub invocation: Invocation,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, Default, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactBundle {
-    pub canonical_artifacts: Vec<Vec<u8>>,
-    pub bound_terms: Vec<SymbolicBoundTerm>,
-    pub execution_outputs: Vec<SymbolicExecutionOutput>,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct SymbolicBoundTerm {
-    pub bound_term: Digest,
-    pub locator: ModelLocator,
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq)]
-pub(crate) struct SymbolicExecutionOutput {
-    pub execution: Digest,
-    pub artifact: Digest,
-}
-
 pub(crate) struct SymbolicArtifactStore {
     blob_store: ArtifactBlobStore,
     index_path: Option<PathBuf>,
@@ -192,15 +173,6 @@ struct MaterializedTextSource {
     tokens: Vec<u32>,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Hash)]
-enum ClosureNode {
-    TokenIds(catnix::TokenIdsId),
-    TextPolicy(catnix::TextPolicyId),
-    TextExecution(catnix::TextExecutionId),
-    TextState(catnix::TextStateId),
-    TextArtifact(catnix::TextArtifactId),
-}
-
 impl Default for SymbolicArtifactStore {
     fn default() -> Self {
         Self::memory()
@@ -342,23 +314,6 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(from_catnix_digest(digest))
     }
 
-    pub async fn publish_symbolic_bundle(
-        &mut self,
-        bundle: SymbolicArtifactBundle,
-    ) -> Result<Vec<Digest>, ExecutorError> {
-        let mut artifact_cids = Vec::with_capacity(bundle.canonical_artifacts.len());
-        for bytes in bundle.canonical_artifacts {
-            artifact_cids.push(self.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes).await?);
-        }
-        for metadata in bundle.bound_terms {
-            self.publish_bound_term_metadata(metadata.bound_term, metadata.locator)?;
-        }
-        for metadata in bundle.execution_outputs {
-            self.publish_execution_output_metadata(metadata.execution, metadata.artifact)?;
-        }
-        Ok(artifact_cids)
-    }
-
     pub async fn get_canonical_bytes(&mut self, digest: Digest) -> Result<Vec<u8>, ExecutorError> {
         let digest = to_catnix_digest(digest);
         if let Some(bytes) = self.canonical_blobs.get(&digest) {
@@ -373,154 +328,6 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(bytes)
     }
 
-    pub fn publish_bound_term_metadata(
-        &mut self,
-        bound_term: Digest,
-        locator: ModelLocator,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let bound_term = catnix::BoundTermId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(bound_term));
-        match self.bound_terms.entry(bound_term) {
-            Entry::Vacant(entry) => {
-                entry.insert(locator);
-                self.persist_symbolic_index()
-            }
-            Entry::Occupied(entry) if entry.get() == &locator => Ok(()),
-            Entry::Occupied(entry) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "conflicting metadata for bound term {bound_term}: existing {}, requested {}",
-                entry.get().spec(),
-                locator.spec()
-            ))),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub fn publish_execution_output_metadata(
-        &mut self,
-        execution: Digest,
-        artifact: Digest,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        let execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(execution));
-        let artifact = catnix::TextArtifactId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(artifact));
-        match self.outputs_by_execution.entry(execution) {
-            Entry::Vacant(entry) => {
-                entry.insert(artifact);
-                self.persist_symbolic_index()
-            }
-            Entry::Occupied(entry) if entry.get() == &artifact => Ok(()),
-            Entry::Occupied(entry) => Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-                "conflicting output metadata for text execution {execution}: existing {}, requested {artifact}",
-                entry.get()
-            ))),
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub async fn export_symbolic_closure(
-        &mut self,
-        symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<SymbolicArtifactBundle, ExecutorError> {
-        let root = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
-            symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
-        ));
-        let mut bundle = SymbolicArtifactBundle::default();
-        let mut stack = vec![ClosureNode::TextExecution(root)];
-        let mut seen_nodes = HashSet::new();
-        let mut seen_canonical = HashSet::new();
-        let mut seen_bound_terms = HashSet::new();
-        let mut seen_execution_outputs = HashSet::new();
-
-        while let Some(node) = stack.pop() {
-            if !seen_nodes.insert(node) {
-                continue;
-            }
-
-            match node {
-                ClosureNode::TokenIds(id) => {
-                    let value = self.token_ids(id).await?;
-                    if value.output_id() != id {
-                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TokenIds", id.digest()));
-                    }
-                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
-                        .await?;
-                }
-                ClosureNode::TextPolicy(id) => {
-                    let value = self.text_policy(id).await?;
-                    if value.output_id() != id {
-                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextPolicy", id.digest()));
-                    }
-                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
-                        .await?;
-                }
-                ClosureNode::TextExecution(id) => {
-                    let execution = self.text_execution(id).await?;
-                    if execution.input_id() != id {
-                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextExecution", id.digest()));
-                    }
-                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
-                        .await?;
-                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TextPolicy(execution.policy()));
-                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(execution.prompt_tokens()));
-                    match execution.from() {
-                        catnix::SourceRef::Input(input_id) => {
-                            let artifact_id = self.output_artifact_for_execution(*input_id)?;
-                            let artifact = self.text_artifact(artifact_id).await?;
-                            validate_execution_output_mapping(*input_id, artifact_id, &artifact)?;
-                            if seen_execution_outputs.insert((*input_id, artifact_id)) {
-                                bundle.execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
-                                    execution: from_catnix_digest(input_id.digest()),
-                                    artifact: from_catnix_digest(artifact_id.digest()),
-                                });
-                            }
-                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextArtifact(artifact_id));
-                        }
-                        catnix::SourceRef::Output(artifact_id) => {
-                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextArtifact(*artifact_id));
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-                ClosureNode::TextState(id) => {
-                    let state = self.text_state(id).await?;
-                    if state.output_id() != id {
-                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextState", id.digest()));
-                    }
-                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
-                        .await?;
-                    stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(state.tokens()));
-                }
-                ClosureNode::TextArtifact(id) => {
-                    let artifact = self.text_artifact(id).await?;
-                    if artifact.output_id() != id {
-                        return Err(canonical_type_mismatch("TextArtifact", id.digest()));
-                    }
-                    self.export_canonical(id.digest(), &mut seen_canonical, &mut bundle)
-                        .await?;
-                    match artifact {
-                        catnix::TextArtifact::Identity { bound_term } => {
-                            let locator = self.bound_term_locator(bound_term)?;
-                            if seen_bound_terms.insert(bound_term) {
-                                bundle.bound_terms.push(SymbolicBoundTerm {
-                                    bound_term: from_catnix_digest(bound_term.digest()),
-                                    locator,
-                                });
-                            }
-                        }
-                        catnix::TextArtifact::Output(output) => {
-                            if seen_execution_outputs.insert((output.execution(), id)) {
-                                bundle.execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
-                                    execution: from_catnix_digest(output.execution().digest()),
-                                    artifact: from_catnix_digest(id.digest()),
-                                });
-                            }
-                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextExecution(output.execution()));
-                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TextState(output.state()));
-                            stack.push(ClosureNode::TokenIds(output.generated_tokens()));
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        Ok(bundle)
-    }
-
     pub async fn record_completed_text(
         &mut self,
         symbolic_request: &SymbolicRequest,
@@ -781,20 +588,6 @@ impl SymbolicArtifactStore {
         Ok(bytes)
     }
 
-    async fn export_canonical(
-        &mut self,
-        digest: catnix::Digest,
-        seen: &mut HashSet<catnix::Digest>,
-        bundle: &mut SymbolicArtifactBundle,
-    ) -> Result<(), ExecutorError> {
-        if seen.insert(digest) {
-            bundle
-                .canonical_artifacts
-                .push(self.get_canonical_bytes(from_catnix_digest(digest)).await?);
-        }
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
     async fn insert_token_ids(
         &mut self,
         value: catnix::TokenIds,
@@ -1219,11 +1012,8 @@ mod tests {
             catnix::SourceRef::Input(_) => panic!("prepared genesis text should start at output"),
         };
         store
-            .publish_execution_output_metadata(
-                first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
-                from_catnix_digest(identity_id.digest()),
-            )
-            .unwrap();
+            .outputs_by_execution
+            .insert(first_execution, identity_id);
         let prompt_tokens = store
             .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
             .await
@@ -1248,66 +1038,6 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(err.to_string().contains("maps to identity artifact"));
     }
 
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn published_artifact_bundle_resolves_symbolic_request() {
-        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        let recorded = source.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
-        let bundle = source
-            .export_symbolic_closure(&recorded.symbolic_request)
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(bundle.bound_terms.len(), 1);
-
-        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        let artifact_cids = target.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await.unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(artifact_cids.len(), 4);
-
-        let resolved = target
-            .resolve_symbolic_request(recorded.symbolic_request)
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3]);
-    }
-
-    #[tokio::test]
-    async fn published_execution_output_metadata_resolves_lazy_input() {
-        let mut source = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        let first = source.record_prepared_text(&plan()).await.unwrap();
-        source
-            .record_completed_text(&first.symbolic_request, &first.invocation, &[10, 11])
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        let first_execution = catnix::TextExecutionId::from_digest(to_catnix_digest(
-            first.symbolic_request.text_execution_cid,
-        ));
-        let prompt_tokens = source
-            .insert_token_ids(catnix::TokenIds::from([20]))
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        let policy = source
-            .insert_policy(catnix::TextPolicy::from_u32_stop_tokens(4, []))
-            .await
-            .unwrap();
-        let lazy = catnix::TextExecution::new(
-            catnix::SourceRef::input(first_execution),
-            prompt_tokens,
-            policy,
-        );
-        let lazy_id = source.insert_text_execution(lazy).await.unwrap();
-        let lazy_request = SymbolicRequest {
-            text_execution_cid: from_catnix_digest(lazy_id.digest()),
-        };
-        let bundle = source.export_symbolic_closure(&lazy_request).await.unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(bundle.bound_terms.len(), 1);
-        assert_eq!(bundle.execution_outputs.len(), 1);
-
-        let mut target = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
-        target.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await.unwrap();
-
-        let resolved = target.resolve_symbolic_request(lazy_request).await.unwrap();
-        assert_eq!(resolved.invocation.input_ids, vec![1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 20]);
-    }
-
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn unknown_text_execution_is_rejected() {
         let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
@@ -1321,6 +1051,17 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(err.to_string().contains("missing TextExecution artifact"));
     }
 
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn canonical_artifact_bytes_can_be_published_and_fetched() {
+        let mut store = SymbolicArtifactStore::default();
+        let tokens = catnix::TokenIds::from([1, 2, 3]);
+        let bytes = tokens.canonical_bytes();
+        let digest = store.publish_canonical_bytes(bytes.clone()).await.unwrap();
+
+        assert_eq!(digest, from_catnix_digest(tokens.output_id().digest()));
+        assert_eq!(store.get_canonical_bytes(digest).await.unwrap(), bytes);
+    }
+
     #[tokio::test]
     async fn fs_store_reopens_typed_artifacts_from_canonical_blobs() {
         let path = temp_artifact_store_path("reopen");
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
index 3e27685..80a2033 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/mod.rs
@@ -179,11 +179,8 @@ impl Executor {
                 ExecutorMessage::QuoteChatPrompt { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_quote_chat_prompt(request).await);
                 }
-                ExecutorMessage::PublishArtifactBundle { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_publish_artifact_bundle(request).await);
-                }
-                ExecutorMessage::ExportArtifactBundle { request, reply } => {
-                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_export_artifact_bundle(request).await);
+                ExecutorMessage::PutArtifact { request, reply } => {
+                    let _ = reply.send(self.handle_put_artifact(request).await);
                 }
                 ExecutorMessage::GetArtifact { request, reply } => {
                     let _ = reply.send(self.handle_get_artifact(request).await);
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 05b751b..8e498a1 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,3 @@
-use crate::artifacts::{SymbolicArtifactBundle, SymbolicBoundTerm, SymbolicExecutionOutput};
 use crate::executor::TicketOutcome;
 use crate::state::{
     LocalModelStatus, ModelLocator, QuoteKind, QuotePlan, QuoteRecord, model_spec,
@@ -11,9 +10,8 @@ use hellas_core::{
 };
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
-    PublishArtifactBundleRequest, PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
-    QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
-    QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::Ticket;
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
@@ -21,8 +19,7 @@ use hellas_pb::symbolic::SymbolicRequest as PbSymbolicRequest;
 use hellas_rpc::ExecutorError;
 use hellas_rpc::model::ModelAssets;
 use hellas_rpc::provenance::ExecutionProvenance;
-use hellas_rpc::spec::{DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION, ModelSpec};
-use std::str::FromStr;
+use hellas_rpc::spec::ModelSpec;
 use std::time::{Duration, Instant};
 
 use super::Executor;
@@ -262,35 +259,17 @@ impl Executor {
         })
     }
 
-    pub(super) async fn handle_publish_artifact_bundle(
+    pub(super) async fn handle_put_artifact(
         &mut self,
-        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        let bundle = artifact_bundle_from_pb(request)?;
-        let symbolic_bound_terms = bundle.bound_terms.len() as u32;
-        let symbolic_execution_outputs = bundle.execution_outputs.len() as u32;
-        let artifact_cids = self.artifacts.publish_symbolic_bundle(bundle).await?;
-
-        Ok(PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
-            artifact_cids: artifact_cids
-                .into_iter()
-                .map(|digest| digest.as_bytes().to_vec())
-                .collect(),
-            symbolic_bound_terms,
-            symbolic_execution_outputs,
-        })
-    }
-
-    pub(super) async fn handle_export_artifact_bundle(
-        &mut self,
-        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError> {
-        let symbolic_request = symbolic_request_from_pb(request)?;
-        let bundle = self
+        request: PutArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PutArtifactResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        let cid = self
             .artifacts
-            .export_symbolic_closure(&symbolic_request)
+            .publish_canonical_bytes(request.canonical_artifact)
             .await?;
-        Ok(artifact_bundle_to_pb(bundle))
+        Ok(PutArtifactResponse {
+            cid: cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+        })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_get_artifact(
@@ -384,96 +363,6 @@ impl Executor {
     }
 }
 
-fn artifact_bundle_from_pb(
-    request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-) -> Result<SymbolicArtifactBundle, ExecutorError> {
-    let mut bound_terms = Vec::with_capacity(request.symbolic_bound_terms.len());
-    for metadata in request.symbolic_bound_terms {
-        bound_terms.push(SymbolicBoundTerm {
-            bound_term: digest_from_slice(&metadata.bound_term_cid, "bound_term_cid")?,
-            locator: symbolic_bound_term_locator(
-                metadata.huggingface_model_id,
-                metadata.huggingface_revision,
-                metadata.dtype,
-            )?,
-        });
-    }
-
-    let mut execution_outputs = Vec::with_capacity(request.symbolic_execution_outputs.len());
-    for metadata in request.symbolic_execution_outputs {
-        execution_outputs.push(SymbolicExecutionOutput {
-            execution: digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_execution_cid, "text_execution_cid")?,
-            artifact: digest_from_slice(&metadata.text_artifact_cid, "text_artifact_cid")?,
-        });
-    }
-
-    Ok(SymbolicArtifactBundle {
-        canonical_artifacts: request.canonical_artifacts,
-        bound_terms,
-        execution_outputs,
-    })
-}
-
-fn artifact_bundle_to_pb(bundle: SymbolicArtifactBundle) -> PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
-    PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
-        canonical_artifacts: bundle.canonical_artifacts,
-        symbolic_bound_terms: bundle
-            .bound_terms
-            .into_iter()
-            .map(|metadata| hellas_pb::courtesy::SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
-                bound_term_cid: metadata.bound_term.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                huggingface_model_id: metadata.locator.model_id,
-                huggingface_revision: metadata.locator.revision,
-                dtype: dtype_to_wire(metadata.locator.dtype),
-            })
-            .collect(),
-        symbolic_execution_outputs: bundle
-            .execution_outputs
-            .into_iter()
-            .map(
-                |metadata| hellas_pb::courtesy::SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
-                    text_execution_cid: metadata.execution.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                    text_artifact_cid: metadata.artifact.as_bytes().to_vec(),
-                },
-            )
-            .collect(),
-    }
-}
-
-fn symbolic_bound_term_locator(
-    model_id: String,
-    revision: String,
-    dtype: String,
-) -> Result<ModelLocator, ExecutorError> {
-    let model_id = model_id.trim();
-    if model_id.is_empty() {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "missing symbolic bound term huggingface_model_id".to_string(),
-        ));
-    }
-    let revision = revision.trim();
-    let revision = if revision.is_empty() {
-        DEFAULT_MODEL_REVISION
-    } else {
-        revision
-    };
-    let dtype = Dtype::from_str(&dtype).map_err(|err| {
-        ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!(
-            "invalid symbolic bound term dtype {dtype:?}: {err}"
-        ))
-    })?;
-    if matches!(dtype, Dtype::U32) {
-        return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-            "symbolic bound term dtype must be f32, f16, bf16, or f8".to_string(),
-        ));
-    }
-    Ok(ModelLocator {
-        model_id: model_id.to_string(),
-        revision: revision.to_string(),
-        dtype,
-    })
-}
-
 fn digest_from_slice(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
     Digest::from_slice(bytes).map_err(|_| {
         ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("{field} must be 32 bytes, got {}", bytes.len()))
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index 00e5293..b8697f0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,9 @@ use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_server::Courtesy;
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse,
     GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest, GetStatsResponse,
-    ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
-    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse, PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_server::Execute;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
@@ -76,19 +76,11 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
             .await
     }
 
-    pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+    pub async fn put_artifact(
         &self,
-        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::PublishArtifactBundle { request, reply })
-            .await
-    }
-
-    pub async fn export_artifact_bundle(
-        &self,
-        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError> {
-        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::ExportArtifactBundle { request, reply })
+        request: PutArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PutArtifactResponse, ExecutorError> {
+        self.send(|reply| ExecutorMessage::PutArtifact { request, reply })
             .await
     }
 
@@ -206,12 +198,12 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
         Ok(response)
     }
 
-    async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+    async fn put_artifact(
         &self,
-        request: Request<PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
-    ) -> Result<Response<PublishArtifactBundleResponse>, Status> {
+        request: Request<PutArtifactRequest>,
+    ) -> Result<Response<PutArtifactResponse>, Status> {
         Ok(Response::new(
-            self.publish_artifact_bundle(request.into_inner()).await?,
+            self.put_artifact(request.into_inner()).await?,
         ))
     }
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
index 7b67938..fddead6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/mod.rs
@@ -3,9 +3,9 @@ mod handle;
 
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse,
-    GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
-    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
+    GetStatsResponse, ListModelsResponse, PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse,
+    QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
+    QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
 use hellas_pb::opaque::OpaqueRequest as PbOpaqueRequest;
@@ -65,13 +65,9 @@ pub(crate) enum ExecutorMessage {
         request: QuoteChatPromptRequest,
         reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<TicketOutcome<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, ExecutorError>>,
     },
-    PublishArtifactBundle {
-        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, ExecutorError>>,
-    },
-    ExportArtifactBundle {
-        request: PbSymbolicRequest,
-        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PublishArtifactBundleRequest, ExecutorError>>,
+    PutArtifact {
+        request: PutArtifactRequest,
+        reply: oneshot::Sender<Result<PutArtifactResponse, ExecutorError>>,
     },
     GetArtifact {
         request: GetArtifactRequest,
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
index d42074a..872268f 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.courtesy.v1.rs
@@ -238,90 +238,38 @@ impl ::prost::Name for QuoteChatPromptResponse {
         "/hellas.courtesy.v1.QuoteChatPromptResponse".into()
     }
 }
-/// Publish canonical catnix artifact bytes and the small symbolic metadata
-/// index entries needed to materialize CID-only symbolic requests. This is a
-/// courtesy transport for making artifacts available to a provider; the core
-/// symbolic request remains only a TextExecution CID.
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub canonical_artifacts: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "2")]
-    pub symbolic_bound_terms: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<SymbolicBoundTermMetadata>,
-    #[prost(message, repeated, tag = "3")]
-    pub symbolic_execution_outputs: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<
-        SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata,
-    >,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "PublishArtifactBundleRequest";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleRequest".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleRequest".into()
-    }
-}
+/// Store one canonical catnix artifact by its BLAKE3 CID. This API does not
+/// publish symbolic metadata such as model locators or lazy substitutions; those
+/// are separate provider-local interpretation state.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
-    /// BLAKE3 digests of accepted canonical_artifacts, in request order.
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", repeated, tag = "1")]
-    pub artifact_cids: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>>,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "2")]
-    pub symbolic_bound_terms: u32,
-    #[prost(uint32, tag = "3")]
-    pub symbolic_execution_outputs: u32,
-}
-impl ::prost::Name for PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "PublishArtifactBundleResponse";
-    const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
-    fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleResponse".into()
-    }
-    fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PublishArtifactBundleResponse".into()
-    }
-}
-#[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
-    /// catnix OutputId<BoundTerm>; exactly 32 bytes.
+pub struct PutArtifactRequest {
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub bound_term_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "2")]
-    pub huggingface_model_id: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "3")]
-    pub huggingface_revision: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
-    #[prost(string, tag = "4")]
-    pub dtype: ::prost::alloc::string::String,
+    pub canonical_artifact: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicBoundTermMetadata";
+impl ::prost::Name for PutArtifactRequest {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "PutArtifactRequest";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicBoundTermMetadata".into()
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PutArtifactRequest".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicBoundTermMetadata".into()
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PutArtifactRequest".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
-pub struct SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
-    /// catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
+pub struct PutArtifactResponse {
+    /// BLAKE3 digest of canonical_artifact; exactly 32 bytes.
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
-    pub text_execution_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
-    /// catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
-    #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "2")]
-    pub text_artifact_cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
+    pub cid: ::prost::alloc::vec::Vec<u8>,
 }
-impl ::prost::Name for SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
-    const NAME: &'static str = "SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata";
+impl ::prost::Name for PutArtifactResponse {
+    const NAME: &'static str = "PutArtifactResponse";
     const PACKAGE: &'static str = "hellas.courtesy.v1";
     fn full_name() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata".into()
+        "hellas.courtesy.v1.PutArtifactResponse".into()
     }
     fn type_url() -> ::prost::alloc::string::String {
-        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata".into()
+        "/hellas.courtesy.v1.PutArtifactResponse".into()
     }
 }
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
@@ -743,11 +691,11 @@ pub mod courtesy_client {
                 );
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
-        pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+        pub async fn put_artifact(
             &mut self,
-            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+            request: impl tonic::IntoRequest<super::PutArtifactRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::PutArtifactResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         > {
             self.inner
@@ -760,16 +708,11 @@ pub mod courtesy_client {
                 })?;
             let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
             let path = http::uri::PathAndQuery::from_static(
-                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PublishArtifactBundle",
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PutArtifact",
             );
             let mut req = request.into_request();
             req.extensions_mut()
-                .insert(
-                    GrpcMethod::new(
-                        "hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy",
-                        "PublishArtifactBundle",
-                    ),
-                );
+                .insert(GrpcMethod::new("hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy", "PutArtifact"));
             self.inner.unary(req, path, codec).await
         }
         pub async fn get_artifact(
@@ -930,11 +873,11 @@ pub mod courtesy_server {
             tonic::Response<super::QuoteChatPromptResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
-        async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+        async fn put_artifact(
             &self,
-            request: tonic::Request<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+            request: tonic::Request<super::PutArtifactRequest>,
         ) -> std::result::Result<
-            tonic::Response<super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse>,
+            tonic::Response<super::PutArtifactResponse>,
             tonic::Status,
         >;
         async fn get_artifact(
@@ -1190,26 +1133,25 @@ pub mod courtesy_server {
                     };
                     Box::pin(fut)
                 }
-                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PublishArtifactBundle" => {
+                "/hellas.courtesy.v1.Courtesy/PutArtifact" => {
                     #[allow(non_camel_case_types)]
-                    struct PublishArtifactBundleSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
+                    struct PutArtifactSvc<T: Courtesy>(pub Arc<T>);
                     impl<
                         T: Courtesy,
-                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>
-                    for PublishArtifactBundleSvc<T> {
-                        type Response = super::PublishArtifactBundleResponse;
+                    > tonic::server::UnaryService<super::PutArtifactRequest>
+                    for PutArtifactSvc<T> {
+                        type Response = super::PutArtifactResponse;
                         type Future = BoxFuture<
                             tonic::Response<Self::Response>,
                             tonic::Status,
                         >;
                         fn call(
                             &mut self,
-                            request: tonic::Request<super::PublishArtifactBundleRequest>,
+                            request: tonic::Request<super::PutArtifactRequest>,
                         ) -> Self::Future {
                             let inner = Arc::clone(&self.0);
                             let fut = async move {
-                                <T as Courtesy>::publish_artifact_bundle(&inner, request)
-                                    .await
+                                <T as Courtesy>::put_artifact(&inner, request).await
                             };
                             Box::pin(fut)
                         }
@@ -1220,7 +1162,7 @@ pub mod courtesy_server {
                     let max_encoding_message_size = self.max_encoding_message_size;
                     let inner = self.inner.clone();
                     let fut = async move {
-                        let method = PublishArtifactBundleSvc(inner);
+                        let method = PutArtifactSvc(inner);
                         let codec = tonic_prost::ProstCodec::default();
                         let mut grpc = tonic::server::Grpc::new(codec)
                             .apply_compression_config(
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
index b728e84..5b43c6f 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/lib.rs
@@ -89,10 +89,9 @@ pub mod courtesy {
         ChatMessage, DecodeTokensRequest, DecodeTokensResponse, GetArtifactRequest,
         GetArtifactResponse, GetModelStatsRequest, GetModelStatsResponse, GetStatsRequest,
         GetStatsResponse, ListModelsRequest, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
-        ModelTokenStats, PublishArtifactBundleRequest, PublishArtifactBundleResponse,
-        QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest,
-        QuotePreparedTextResponse, QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicArtifactStart,
-        SymbolicBoundTermMetadata, SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata, SymbolicGenesisStart,
+        ModelTokenStats, PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest,
+        QuoteChatPromptResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+        QuotePromptRequest, QuotePromptResponse, SymbolicArtifactStart, SymbolicGenesisStart,
         SymbolicStart, TokenStats, symbolic_start,
     };
     service_exports!(
diff --git a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
index c2aacd8..36a37a4 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
+++ b/crates/rpc/src/driver.rs
@@ -12,8 +12,8 @@ use crate::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
 use crate::provenance::{ExecutionProvenance, read_provenance_metadata};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
-    GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    PublishArtifactBundleResponse, QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
+    GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse,
+    QuotePreparedTextRequest, QuotePreparedTextResponse,
 };
 use hellas_pb::hellas::execute_client::ExecuteClient;
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{RunTicketRequest, Ticket, WorkEvent};
@@ -172,10 +172,10 @@ where
         client
     }
 
-    pub async fn publish_artifact_bundle(
+    pub async fn put_artifact(
         &mut self,
-        request: PublishArtifactBundleRequest,
-    ) -> Result<PublishArtifactBundleResponse, Status>
+        request: PutArtifactRequest,
+    ) -> Result<PutArtifactResponse, Status>
     where
         T: tonic::client::GrpcService<tonic::body::Body> + Send + 'static,
         T::Error: Into<StdError>,
@@ -187,10 +187,7 @@ where
             .courtesy
             .as_mut()
             .ok_or_else(|| Status::unimplemented("courtesy service is not configured"))?;
-        Ok(courtesy
-            .publish_artifact_bundle(request)
-            .await?
-            .into_inner())
+        Ok(courtesy.put_artifact(request).await?.into_inner())
     }
 
     pub async fn get_artifact(
diff --git a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
index d3140c7..7c4147f 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/courtesy/v1/courtesy.proto
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ service Courtesy {
   rpc QuotePreparedText(QuotePreparedTextRequest) returns (QuotePreparedTextResponse);
   rpc QuotePrompt(QuotePromptRequest) returns (QuotePromptResponse);
   rpc QuoteChatPrompt(QuoteChatPromptRequest) returns (QuoteChatPromptResponse);
-  rpc PublishArtifactBundle(PublishArtifactBundleRequest) returns (PublishArtifactBundleResponse);
+  rpc PutArtifact(PutArtifactRequest) returns (PutArtifactResponse);
   rpc GetArtifact(GetArtifactRequest) returns (GetArtifactResponse);
   rpc ListModels(ListModelsRequest) returns (ListModelsResponse);
   rpc DecodeTokens(stream DecodeTokensRequest) returns (stream DecodeTokensResponse);
@@ -112,36 +112,16 @@ message QuoteChatPromptResponse {
   .hellas.symbolic.v1.SymbolicRequest symbolic_request = 4;
 }
 
-// Publish canonical catnix artifact bytes and the small symbolic metadata
-// index entries needed to materialize CID-only symbolic requests. This is a
-// courtesy transport for making artifacts available to a provider; the core
-// symbolic request remains only a TextExecution CID.
-message PublishArtifactBundleRequest {
-  repeated bytes canonical_artifacts = 1;
-  repeated SymbolicBoundTermMetadata symbolic_bound_terms = 2;
-  repeated SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata symbolic_execution_outputs = 3;
-}
-
-message PublishArtifactBundleResponse {
-  // BLAKE3 digests of accepted canonical_artifacts, in request order.
-  repeated bytes artifact_cids = 1;
-  uint32 symbolic_bound_terms = 2;
-  uint32 symbolic_execution_outputs = 3;
-}
-
-message SymbolicBoundTermMetadata {
-  // catnix OutputId<BoundTerm>; exactly 32 bytes.
-  bytes bound_term_cid = 1;
-  string huggingface_model_id = 2;
-  string huggingface_revision = 3;
-  string dtype = 4;
+// Store one canonical catnix artifact by its BLAKE3 CID. This API does not
+// publish symbolic metadata such as model locators or lazy substitutions; those
+// are separate provider-local interpretation state.
+message PutArtifactRequest {
+  bytes canonical_artifact = 1;
 }
 
-message SymbolicExecutionOutputMetadata {
-  // catnix InputId<TextExecution>; exactly 32 bytes.
-  bytes text_execution_cid = 1;
-  // catnix OutputId<TextArtifact>; exactly 32 bytes.
-  bytes text_artifact_cid = 2;
+message PutArtifactResponse {
+  // BLAKE3 digest of canonical_artifact; exactly 32 bytes.
+  bytes cid = 1;
 }
 
 message GetArtifactRequest {

From fe2f1abc9d77dd58b4f5a0ae7f996b55ffa13d0f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 8 May 2026 23:32:55 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 092/105] feat(cli): add artifact courtesy commands

---
 crates/cli/src/commands/artifact.rs | 157 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs      |   1 +
 crates/cli/src/main.rs              |  65 ++++++++++++
 3 files changed, 223 insertions(+)
 create mode 100644 crates/cli/src/commands/artifact.rs

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/artifact.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/artifact.rs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f5595a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/artifact.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,157 @@
+use crate::commands::CliResult;
+use anyhow::{Context, bail};
+use clap::Subcommand;
+use hellas_core::Digest;
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::courtesy_client::CourtesyClient;
+use hellas_pb::courtesy::{GetArtifactRequest, PutArtifactRequest};
+use hellas_rpc::GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT;
+use hellas_rpc::discovery::DiscoveryEndpoint;
+use hellas_rpc::service::CourtesyService;
+use std::net::SocketAddr;
+use std::path::PathBuf;
+use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr};
+use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohChannel, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
+
+#[derive(Debug, Subcommand)]
+pub enum ArtifactCommand {
+    /// Store exact canonical artifact bytes on a provider and print the CID
+    Put {
+        /// Node ID of the provider to store on
+        node_id: EndpointId,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the provider. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',')]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+        /// File containing exact canonical artifact bytes
+        path: PathBuf,
+    },
+    /// Fetch canonical artifact bytes by CID from a provider
+    Get {
+        /// Node ID of the provider to fetch from
+        node_id: EndpointId,
+        /// Direct UDP address hint for the provider. Repeat or use commas.
+        #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',')]
+        node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+        /// 32-byte artifact CID as hex
+        cid: String,
+        /// File to write the fetched canonical artifact bytes
+        #[arg(short = 'o', long = "output")]
+        output: PathBuf,
+    },
+}
+
+pub async fn run(command: ArtifactCommand, secret_key: SecretKey) -> CliResult<()> {
+    match command {
+        ArtifactCommand::Put {
+            node_id,
+            node_addrs,
+            path,
+        } => put(node_id, node_addrs, path, secret_key).await,
+        ArtifactCommand::Get {
+            node_id,
+            node_addrs,
+            cid,
+            output,
+        } => get(node_id, node_addrs, cid, output, secret_key).await,
+    }
+}
+
+async fn put(
+    node_id: EndpointId,
+    node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    path: PathBuf,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let canonical_artifact = tokio::fs::read(&path)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to read artifact bytes from {}", path.display()))?;
+    let mut client = connect(node_id, node_addrs, secret_key).await?;
+    let response = client
+        .put_artifact(PutArtifactRequest { canonical_artifact })
+        .await
+        .context("put_artifact RPC failed")?
+        .into_inner();
+    let cid =
+        Digest::from_slice(&response.cid).context("provider returned invalid artifact cid")?;
+    println!("{cid}");
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn get(
+    node_id: EndpointId,
+    node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    cid: String,
+    output: PathBuf,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
+) -> CliResult<()> {
+    let cid = parse_digest_hex(&cid)?;
+    let mut client = connect(node_id, node_addrs, secret_key).await?;
+    let response = client
+        .get_artifact(GetArtifactRequest {
+            cid: cid.as_bytes().to_vec(),
+        })
+        .await
+        .context("get_artifact RPC failed")?
+        .into_inner();
+    let actual = Digest::hash(&response.canonical_artifact);
+    if actual != cid {
+        bail!("provider returned bytes with cid {actual}, expected {cid}");
+    }
+    tokio::fs::write(&output, response.canonical_artifact)
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to write artifact bytes to {}", output.display()))?;
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn connect(
+    node_id: EndpointId,
+    node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
+    secret_key: SecretKey,
+) -> CliResult<CourtesyClient<IrohChannel>> {
+    let endpoint = DiscoveryEndpoint::bind(Some(secret_key)).await?.endpoint;
+    let channel = if node_addrs.is_empty() {
+        let pool = ConnectionPool::for_service::<CourtesyService>(
+            endpoint.clone(),
+            PoolOptions::default(),
+        );
+        pool.channel(node_id)
+            .await
+            .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to courtesy service on node {node_id}"))?
+    } else {
+        CourtesyService::connect(
+            &endpoint,
+            EndpointAddr::from_parts(node_id, node_addrs.into_iter().map(TransportAddr::Ip)),
+        )
+        .await
+        .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to courtesy service on node {node_id}"))?
+    };
+    Ok(CourtesyClient::new(channel)
+        .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
+        .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT))
+}
+
+fn parse_digest_hex(raw: &str) -> CliResult<Digest> {
+    let bytes = raw.as_bytes();
+    if bytes.len() != Digest::LEN * 2 {
+        bail!(
+            "artifact cid must be {} hex chars, got {}",
+            Digest::LEN * 2,
+            bytes.len()
+        );
+    }
+    let mut out = [0_u8; Digest::LEN];
+    for (idx, chunk) in bytes.chunks_exact(2).enumerate() {
+        let high = hex_value(chunk[0]).with_context(|| format!("invalid artifact cid {raw:?}"))?;
+        let low = hex_value(chunk[1]).with_context(|| format!("invalid artifact cid {raw:?}"))?;
+        out[idx] = (high << 4) | low;
+    }
+    Ok(Digest::from_bytes(out))
+}
+
+fn hex_value(byte: u8) -> Option<u8> {
+    match byte {
+        b'0'..=b'9' => Some(byte - b'0'),
+        b'a'..=b'f' => Some(byte - b'a' + 10),
+        b'A'..=b'F' => Some(byte - b'A' + 10),
+        _ => None,
+    }
+}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
index 8aee3e5..dcda55f 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/mod.rs
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 pub type CliResult<T = ()> = anyhow::Result<T>;
 
+pub mod artifact;
 pub mod gateway;
 pub mod identity;
 pub mod llm;
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 987c340..06adc32 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -220,6 +220,11 @@ enum Commands {
         #[arg(long = "node-addr", value_delimiter = ',')]
         node_addrs: Vec<SocketAddr>,
     },
+    /// Store or fetch canonical artifact bytes on a provider
+    Artifact {
+        #[command(subcommand)]
+        command: commands::artifact::ArtifactCommand,
+    },
     /// Run LLM inference remotely or locally
     Llm {
         /// Node ID to run on remotely (omit to auto-discover)
@@ -447,6 +452,7 @@ async fn main() {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
         } => commands::rpc::run(node_id, node_addrs, secret_key).await,
+        Commands::Artifact { command } => commands::artifact::run(command, secret_key).await,
         Commands::Llm {
             node_id,
             node_addrs,
@@ -722,6 +728,65 @@ mod tests {
         assert!(result.is_err());
     }
 
+    #[test]
+    fn artifact_put_accepts_provider_and_path() {
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "artifact",
+            "put",
+            "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
+            "--node-addr",
+            "127.0.0.1:31145",
+            "/tmp/artifact.cbor",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Artifact {
+                command:
+                    commands::artifact::ArtifactCommand::Put {
+                        node_id: _,
+                        node_addrs,
+                        path,
+                    },
+            } => {
+                assert_eq!(node_addrs.len(), 1);
+                assert_eq!(path, std::path::Path::new("/tmp/artifact.cbor"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected artifact put command"),
+        }
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn artifact_get_accepts_cid_and_output() {
+        let cid = "00".repeat(32);
+        let cli = Cli::try_parse_from([
+            "hellas",
+            "artifact",
+            "get",
+            "bb18ebc065d836ecc7e1f33972d2c17eac9894cd33ce4916f66cb1165ccc7550",
+            &cid,
+            "--output",
+            "/tmp/artifact.cbor",
+        ])
+        .unwrap();
+        match cli.command {
+            Commands::Artifact {
+                command:
+                    commands::artifact::ArtifactCommand::Get {
+                        node_id: _,
+                        node_addrs,
+                        cid: parsed_cid,
+                        output,
+                    },
+            } => {
+                assert!(node_addrs.is_empty());
+                assert_eq!(parsed_cid, cid);
+                assert_eq!(output, std::path::Path::new("/tmp/artifact.cbor"));
+            }
+            _ => panic!("expected artifact get command"),
+        }
+    }
+
     /// On CPU-only builds the default is `f32`; on CUDA/Metal builds it is
     /// `bf16`. See [`DEFAULT_DTYPE_STR`]. Used for `serve` / `gateway`,
     /// which still take a single dtype.

From 793eb93143993a93fa3883ad22600e86bca1c8a5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 May 2026 00:21:59 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 093/105] chore(deps): use catgrad git branch

---
 Cargo.lock      | 4 ++++
 Cargo.toml      | 8 ++++----
 nix/package.nix | 2 +-
 3 files changed, 9 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index 487ea65..df97e64 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -675,6 +675,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fchat-types-on-chatgrad#5c39f6bacbb126c7b32710a83383aa90286312fc"
 dependencies = [
  "candle-core",
  "float8",
@@ -686,6 +687,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catgrad-llm"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fchat-types-on-chatgrad#5c39f6bacbb126c7b32710a83383aa90286312fc"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "float8",
@@ -709,6 +711,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "catnix"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fchat-types-on-chatgrad#5c39f6bacbb126c7b32710a83383aa90286312fc"
 dependencies = [
  "blake3",
 ]
@@ -766,6 +769,7 @@ dependencies = [
 [[package]]
 name = "chatgrad"
 version = "0.2.1"
+source = "git+https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad?branch=grw%2Ffeat%2Fchat-types-on-chatgrad#5c39f6bacbb126c7b32710a83383aa90286312fc"
 dependencies = [
  "catgrad",
  "catgrad-llm",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 7ccbf44..855cf6d 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -19,10 +19,10 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
-catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
-catgrad-llm = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad-llm", default-features = false }
-chatgrad = { path = "../catgrad/chatgrad", default-features = false }
-catnix = { path = "../catgrad/catnix", default-features = false }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
+chatgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
+catnix = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
 thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 9b741d5..02ee041 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
       cargoLock = {
         lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
         outputHashes = {
-          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-UA67u8BHBjVQV56kkIzjcVgw4h5bmXhMeO2Kk/HEVhU=";
+          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-O/H2WGacF9Z4ZA6TXpYaGsgy6pWZAW71zvfE2Xyl2ZU=";
         };
       };
       inherit stdenv;

From 2ecb7e29b4f17bda83f6b0eb0ce270add5d68afd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 May 2026 00:33:10 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 094/105] refactor: tighten receipt and executor glue

---
 crates/core/src/receipt.rs                    |  97 +++++++-------
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  23 ++--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   | 120 ++++++++----------
 crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs        |  43 ++++---
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |   7 +-
 5 files changed, 130 insertions(+), 160 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
index 525bc94..4c953bb 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
@@ -127,13 +127,13 @@ impl EvidencedReceiptBody {
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SignedReceipt<B> {
-    body: B,
+pub struct SignedReceipt {
+    body: ReceiptBody,
     signature: Signature,
     public_key: PublicKey,
 }
 
-impl SignedReceipt<ReceiptBody> {
+impl SignedReceipt {
     pub fn sign<S>(
         request: &S::Request,
         output: &S::Output,
@@ -199,14 +199,14 @@ impl SignedReceipt<ReceiptBody> {
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SignedEvidenceReceipt<B, E> {
-    body: B,
+pub struct SignedEvidenceReceipt<E> {
+    body: EvidencedReceiptBody,
     signature: Signature,
     public_key: PublicKey,
     evidence: E,
 }
 
-impl<E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, E> {
+impl<E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<E> {
     pub const fn body(&self) -> &EvidencedReceiptBody {
         &self.body
     }
@@ -222,9 +222,36 @@ impl<E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, E> {
     pub const fn evidence(&self) -> &E {
         &self.evidence
     }
+
+    pub fn sign<S>(
+        request: &S::Request,
+        output: &S::Output,
+        evidence: E,
+        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
+    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError>
+    where
+        S: EvidencedScheme<Evidence = E>,
+    {
+        let public_key = key.public_key();
+        let base = ReceiptBody::new(
+            S::SCHEME,
+            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
+            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
+            ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
+        );
+        let body =
+            EvidencedReceiptBody::new(base, EvidenceCommitment(S::commit_evidence(&evidence)));
+        let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
+        Ok(Self {
+            body,
+            signature,
+            public_key,
+            evidence,
+        })
+    }
 }
 
-impl SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence> {
+impl SignedEvidenceReceipt<SymbolicEvidence> {
     pub fn sign_symbolic(
         request: &SymbolicRequest,
         output: &SymbolicOutput,
@@ -274,39 +301,10 @@ impl SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence> {
     }
 }
 
-impl<B, E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<B, E> {
-    pub fn sign<S>(
-        request: &S::Request,
-        output: &S::Output,
-        evidence: S::Evidence,
-        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
-    ) -> Result<SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, S::Evidence>, VerifyError>
-    where
-        S: EvidencedScheme,
-    {
-        let public_key = key.public_key();
-        let base = ReceiptBody::new(
-            S::SCHEME,
-            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
-            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
-            ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
-        );
-        let body =
-            EvidencedReceiptBody::new(base, EvidenceCommitment(S::commit_evidence(&evidence)));
-        let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
-        Ok(SignedEvidenceReceipt {
-            body,
-            signature,
-            public_key,
-            evidence,
-        })
-    }
-}
-
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub enum ReceiptEnvelope {
-    Symbolic(SignedEvidenceReceipt<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence>),
-    Opaque(SignedReceipt<ReceiptBody>),
+    Symbolic(SignedEvidenceReceipt<SymbolicEvidence>),
+    Opaque(SignedReceipt),
 }
 
 impl ReceiptEnvelope {
@@ -429,8 +427,7 @@ mod tests {
             payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
-        let receipt =
-            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
         let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
 
         verify_delivery(
@@ -447,11 +444,10 @@ mod tests {
         let request = symbolic_request();
         let output = symbolic_output();
         let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]));
-        let receipt =
-            SignedEvidenceReceipt::<EvidencedReceiptBody, SymbolicEvidence>::sign_symbolic(
-                &request, &output, evidence, &key,
-            )
-            .unwrap();
+        let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::<SymbolicEvidence>::sign_symbolic(
+            &request, &output, evidence, &key,
+        )
+        .unwrap();
         let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
 
         verify_delivery(
@@ -472,8 +468,7 @@ mod tests {
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
         let wrong = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"bye"}"#.to_vec());
-        let receipt =
-            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
         let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
 
         assert_eq!(
@@ -496,15 +491,14 @@ mod tests {
             payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
-        let receipt =
-            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
 
         let body_commitment = receipt.body().receipt_commitment().unwrap();
         let mut changed_signature = *receipt.signature();
         let mut bytes = *changed_signature.bytes();
         bytes[0] ^= 0x01;
         changed_signature = Signature::from_compact_secp256k1(bytes);
-        let rebuilt = SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody> {
+        let rebuilt = SignedReceipt {
             body: receipt.body().clone(),
             signature: changed_signature,
             public_key: *receipt.public_key(),
@@ -526,8 +520,7 @@ mod tests {
             payload: JsonBytes::new(br#"{"prompt":"hi"}"#.to_vec()),
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
-        let receipt =
-            SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
         let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
 
         let bytes = crate::canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).unwrap();
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 6c2bfba..2d567f0 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ use crate::executor::ExecuteOutcome;
 use crate::state::{QuoteKind, new_execution_id};
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob, WorkerCompletion, WorkerCompletionResult};
 use hellas_core::{
-    Opaque, ReceiptBody, ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor,
+    Digest, Opaque, ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor,
 };
 use hellas_core::{SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
@@ -107,14 +107,10 @@ impl Executor {
                 let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
                 let execution_id = new_execution_id();
                 let total_units = output.as_bytes().len() as u64;
-                let receipt = SignedReceipt::<ReceiptBody>::sign::<Opaque>(
-                    &request,
-                    &output,
-                    &self.producer_key,
-                )
-                .map_err(|err| {
-                    ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("opaque receipt signing failed: {err}"))
-                })?;
+                let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &self.producer_key)
+                    .map_err(|err| {
+                        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("opaque receipt signing failed: {err}"))
+                    })?;
                 let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt))
                     .map_err(|err| {
                         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
@@ -280,12 +276,9 @@ impl Executor {
 }
 
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
-    let mut out = String::with_capacity(bytes.len() * 2);
-    for byte in bytes {
-        use std::fmt::Write as _;
-        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
-    }
-    out
+    Digest::from_slice(bytes)
+        .map(|digest| digest.to_string())
+        .unwrap_or_else(|_| format!("invalid:{}bytes", bytes.len()))
 }
 
 enum StartExecutionError {
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index 8e498a1..d05c235 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -122,7 +122,59 @@ impl Executor {
         &mut self,
         request: PbOpaqueRequest,
     ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        self.quote_opaque(request)
+        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
+
+        let service = request.service;
+        if service.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "opaque service must not be empty".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        let method = request.method;
+        if method.is_empty() {
+            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
+                "opaque method must not be empty".to_string(),
+            ));
+        }
+        serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.payload).map_err(|err| {
+            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("opaque payload must be UTF-8 JSON: {err}"))
+        })?;
+
+        let opaque_request = OpaqueRequest {
+            service: service.clone(),
+            method: method.clone(),
+            payload: JsonBytes::new(request.payload),
+        };
+        let output = opaque_request.payload.clone();
+        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(&opaque_request));
+        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
+            request_commitment,
+            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
+            model_id: format!("opaque:{service}/{method}"),
+            kind: QuoteKind::Opaque {
+                request: opaque_request,
+                output,
+            },
+        });
+
+        info!(
+            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
+            service,
+            method,
+            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+            "quoted opaque execution"
+        );
+
+        Ok(TicketOutcome {
+            response: Ticket {
+                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
+                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
+                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
+            },
+            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
+                commitment_id: request_commitment_bytes,
+            },
+        })
     }
 
     pub(super) async fn handle_quote_prepared_text(
@@ -302,65 +354,6 @@ impl Executor {
             .collect();
         ListModelsResponse { models }
     }
-
-    fn quote_opaque(
-        &mut self,
-        request: PbOpaqueRequest,
-    ) -> Result<TicketOutcome<Ticket>, ExecutorError> {
-        self.store.prune_expired_quotes(Instant::now());
-
-        let service = request.service;
-        if service.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "opaque service must not be empty".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-        let method = request.method;
-        if method.is_empty() {
-            return Err(ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(
-                "opaque method must not be empty".to_string(),
-            ));
-        }
-        serde_json::from_slice::<serde_json::Value>(&request.payload).map_err(|err| {
-            ExecutorError::InvalidQuoteRequest(format!("opaque payload must be UTF-8 JSON: {err}"))
-        })?;
-
-        let opaque_request = OpaqueRequest {
-            service: service.clone(),
-            method: method.clone(),
-            payload: JsonBytes::new(request.payload),
-        };
-        let output = opaque_request.payload.clone();
-        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(&opaque_request));
-        let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
-            request_commitment,
-            expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
-            model_id: format!("opaque:{service}/{method}"),
-            kind: QuoteKind::Opaque {
-                request: opaque_request,
-                output,
-            },
-        });
-
-        info!(
-            request_commitment = %format_request_commitment(&request_commitment_bytes),
-            service,
-            method,
-            amount = STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-            "quoted opaque execution"
-        );
-
-        Ok(TicketOutcome {
-            response: Ticket {
-                request_commitment: request_commitment_bytes.to_vec(),
-                amount: STATIC_QUOTE_AMOUNT,
-                ttl_ms: QUOTE_TTL.as_millis() as u64,
-            },
-            provenance: ExecutionProvenance {
-                commitment_id: request_commitment_bytes,
-            },
-        })
-    }
 }
 
 fn digest_from_slice(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError> {
@@ -370,12 +363,7 @@ fn digest_from_slice(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<Digest, ExecutorError>
 }
 
 fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
-    let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
-    for byte in bytes {
-        use std::fmt::Write as _;
-        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
-    }
-    out
+    Digest::from_bytes(*bytes).to_string()
 }
 
 fn load_assets(
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
index b8697f0..c977565 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/handle.rs
@@ -24,6 +24,8 @@ use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 
 use super::{ExecuteOutcome, ExecutorHandle, ExecutorMessage, TicketOutcome};
 
+type ExecuteStream = Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
+
 impl ExecutorHandle {
     async fn send<T>(
         &self,
@@ -123,20 +125,29 @@ impl ExecutorHandle {
     }
 }
 
+fn response_with_provenance<R>(outcome: TicketOutcome<R>) -> Response<R> {
+    let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
+    write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+    response
+}
+
+fn stream_response_with_provenance(outcome: ExecuteOutcome) -> Response<ExecuteStream> {
+    let mut response =
+        Response::new(Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)) as ExecuteStream);
+    write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
+    response
+}
+
 #[tonic::async_trait]
 impl Execute for ExecutorHandle {
-    type RunTicketStream =
-        Pin<Box<dyn tokio_stream::Stream<Item = Result<WorkEvent, Status>> + Send>>;
+    type RunTicketStream = ExecuteStream;
 
     async fn run_ticket(
         &self,
         request: Request<RunTicketRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Self::RunTicketStream>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.run_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response =
-            Response::new(Box::pin(ReceiverStream::new(outcome.events)) as Self::RunTicketStream);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(stream_response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 }
 
@@ -147,9 +158,7 @@ impl Symbolic for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<PbSymbolicRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.create_symbolic_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 }
 
@@ -160,9 +169,7 @@ impl Opaque for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<PbOpaqueRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<Ticket>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.create_opaque_ticket(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 }
 
@@ -173,9 +180,7 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<QuotePromptRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<QuotePromptResponse>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.quote_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 
     async fn quote_prepared_text(
@@ -183,9 +188,7 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<QuotePreparedTextRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<QuotePreparedTextResponse>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.quote_prepared_text(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 
     async fn quote_chat_prompt(
@@ -193,9 +196,7 @@ impl Courtesy for ExecutorHandle {
         request: Request<QuoteChatPromptRequest>,
     ) -> Result<Response<QuoteChatPromptResponse>, Status> {
         let outcome = self.quote_chat_prompt(request.into_inner()).await?;
-        let mut response = Response::new(outcome.response);
-        write_provenance_metadata(response.metadata_mut(), &outcome.provenance);
-        Ok(response)
+        Ok(response_with_provenance(outcome))
     }
 
     async fn put_artifact(
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index 5127863..f9fb143 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -181,12 +181,7 @@ fn bytes32(bytes: &[u8], field: &str) -> Result<[u8; 32], ExecutorError> {
 }
 
 fn hex32(bytes: &[u8; 32]) -> String {
-    let mut out = String::with_capacity(64);
-    for byte in bytes {
-        use std::fmt::Write as _;
-        let _ = write!(out, "{byte:02x}");
-    }
-    out
+    Digest::from_bytes(*bytes).to_string()
 }
 
 pub(crate) fn model_spec(model_id: &str, revision: &str) -> String {

From d0fab7ea7ce389bebe20949ffb6da5ce57a1bb0a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 May 2026 00:54:15 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 095/105] refactor(core): simplify receipt commitments

---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                   |  21 +-
 crates/core/src/commitment.rs                 |  56 ++--
 crates/core/src/lib.rs                        |  11 +-
 crates/core/src/receipt.rs                    | 249 ++----------------
 crates/core/src/scheme.rs                     |  12 +-
 crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs             |  17 +-
 crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs           |  25 +-
 crates/core/src/tags.rs                       |   1 -
 .../executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs  |  35 +--
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs   |  12 +-
 crates/executor/src/state.rs                  |   2 +-
 crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs                    |   2 +-
 proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto                  |   2 +-
 13 files changed, 107 insertions(+), 338 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index 13eae84..d0d75ca 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -42,8 +42,7 @@ use futures::stream::{BoxStream, FuturesUnordered, Stream};
 use hellas_core::ProducerSigningKey;
 use hellas_core::{
     DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, Digest, JsonBytes, OpaqueRequest as CoreOpaqueRequest,
-    ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SymbolicEvidence, decode_dag_cbor, verify_delivery,
-    verify_receipt,
+    SchemeId, SignedReceipt as CoreSignedReceipt, decode_dag_cbor, verify_delivery, verify_receipt,
 };
 #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
 use hellas_executor::{Executor, ExecutorHandle};
@@ -180,7 +179,7 @@ pub enum Outcome {
 /// Verified signed receipt envelope bytes as delivered by the executor.
 ///
 /// The gateway exposes these bytes directly as `hellas.receipt`. Symbolic
-/// callers that need the symbolic evidence digest can project it from
+/// callers that need the symbolic result artifact digest can project it from
 /// the verified envelope, but that digest is not the universal receipt
 /// identity.
 #[derive(Debug, Clone)]
@@ -204,12 +203,10 @@ impl ReceiptArtifact {
         self.symbolic_text_artifact
     }
 
-    fn from_verified_core(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>, core: &CoreReceiptEnvelope) -> Self {
-        let symbolic_text_artifact = match core {
-            CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => match receipt.evidence() {
-                SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(digest) => Some(*digest),
-            },
-            CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_) => None,
+    fn from_verified_core(dag_cbor: Vec<u8>, core: &CoreSignedReceipt) -> Self {
+        let symbolic_text_artifact = match core.body().scheme() {
+            SchemeId::Symbolic => Some(core.body().result().digest()),
+            _ => None,
         };
         Self {
             dag_cbor,
@@ -1064,7 +1061,7 @@ fn parse_opaque_finished(
         &core,
     )
     .context("opaque receipt verification failed")?;
-    if !matches!(core, CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(_)) {
+    if core.body().scheme() != SchemeId::Opaque {
         bail!("opaque execution returned a symbolic receipt");
     }
     Ok(OpaqueOutcome::Completed {
@@ -1090,9 +1087,9 @@ fn core_opaque_request(request: &PbOpaqueRequest) -> anyhow::Result<CoreOpaqueRe
 
 fn decode_receipt_envelope(
     envelope: Option<pb::ReceiptEnvelope>,
-) -> anyhow::Result<(Vec<u8>, CoreReceiptEnvelope)> {
+) -> anyhow::Result<(Vec<u8>, CoreSignedReceipt)> {
     let envelope = envelope.ok_or_else(|| anyhow!("finished event missing receipt envelope"))?;
-    let core: CoreReceiptEnvelope = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
+    let core: CoreSignedReceipt = decode_dag_cbor(&envelope.dag_cbor)
         .context("failed to decode receipt envelope dag-cbor")?;
     Ok((envelope.dag_cbor, core))
 }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/commitment.rs b/crates/core/src/commitment.rs
index f2e7f3e..11b1ba8 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/commitment.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/commitment.rs
@@ -83,48 +83,46 @@ macro_rules! impl_u8_serde {
 
 impl_u8_serde!(SchemeId, SchemeId::from_byte);
 
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct Commitment(Digest);
-
-impl Commitment {
-    pub fn from_canonical_bytes(canonical_bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
-        Self(Digest::hash(canonical_bytes))
-    }
-
-    pub const fn from_digest(digest: Digest) -> Self {
-        Self(digest)
-    }
+macro_rules! digest_commitment {
+    ($ty:ident) => {
+        #[derive(
+            Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize,
+        )]
+        pub struct $ty(pub Digest);
+
+        impl $ty {
+            pub fn from_canonical_bytes(canonical_bytes: &[u8]) -> Self {
+                Self(Digest::hash(canonical_bytes))
+            }
 
-    pub const fn digest(&self) -> Digest {
-        self.0
-    }
+            pub const fn from_digest(digest: Digest) -> Self {
+                Self(digest)
+            }
 
-    pub const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
-        self.0.as_bytes()
-    }
-}
+            pub const fn digest(&self) -> Digest {
+                self.0
+            }
 
-impl fmt::Debug for Commitment {
-    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
-        f.debug_tuple("Commitment").field(&self.0).finish()
-    }
+            pub const fn as_bytes(&self) -> &[u8; Digest::LEN] {
+                self.0.as_bytes()
+            }
+        }
+    };
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct EvidenceCommitment(pub Commitment);
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct ReceiptCommitment(pub Commitment);
+digest_commitment!(RequestCommitment);
+digest_commitment!(ResultCommitment);
+digest_commitment!(ReceiptCommitment);
 
 #[cfg(test)]
 mod tests {
     use super::*;
 
     #[test]
-    fn commitment_is_hash_of_exact_canonical_bytes() {
+    fn commitment_newtypes_hash_exact_canonical_bytes() {
         let bytes = b"\x82x\x19hellas.example.object.v1Ddata";
         assert_eq!(
-            Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(bytes).as_bytes(),
+            RequestCommitment::from_canonical_bytes(bytes).as_bytes(),
             Digest::hash(bytes).as_bytes()
         );
     }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/lib.rs b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
index 7fcdafc..ebb8c82 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/lib.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/lib.rs
@@ -9,16 +9,15 @@ pub mod signature;
 pub mod tags;
 pub mod value;
 
-pub use commitment::{Commitment, EvidenceCommitment, ReceiptCommitment, SchemeId};
+pub use commitment::{ReceiptCommitment, RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SchemeId};
 pub use digest::{Digest, hash_tuple};
 pub use receipt::{
-    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, EvidencedReceiptBody, ReceiptBody, ReceiptEnvelope,
-    RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SignedEvidenceReceipt, SignedReceipt, VerifyError,
-    verify_delivery, verify_receipt,
+    DeliveryOutput, DeliveryRequest, ReceiptBody, SignedReceipt, VerifyError, verify_delivery,
+    verify_receipt,
 };
-pub use scheme::{CommitmentScheme, EvidencedScheme};
+pub use scheme::CommitmentScheme;
 pub use schemes::opaque::{Opaque, OpaqueRequest};
-pub use schemes::symbolic::{Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest};
+pub use schemes::symbolic::{Symbolic, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest};
 pub use signature::{
     ProducerId, ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, Signature, SignatureError, SignatureKind,
 };
diff --git a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
index 4c953bb..7932067 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/receipt.rs
@@ -2,18 +2,12 @@ use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
 use crate::signature::verify_digest_signature;
 use crate::{
-    Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, EvidenceCommitment, EvidencedScheme, JsonBytes,
-    Opaque, OpaqueRequest, ProducerId, ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, ReceiptCommitment, SchemeId,
-    Signature, SignatureError, Symbolic, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest,
-    hash_tuple, tags,
+    CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, ProducerId,
+    ProducerSigningKey, PublicKey, ReceiptCommitment, RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment,
+    SchemeId, Signature, SignatureError, Symbolic, SymbolicOutput, SymbolicRequest, hash_tuple,
+    tags,
 };
 
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct RequestCommitment(pub Commitment);
-
-#[derive(Clone, Copy, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, PartialOrd, Ord, Hash, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct ResultCommitment(pub Commitment);
-
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct ReceiptBody {
     scheme: SchemeId,
@@ -58,65 +52,17 @@ impl ReceiptBody {
         encoder.array(5);
         encoder.str(tags::RECEIPT_BODY_V1);
         encoder.u64(self.scheme.to_byte() as u64);
-        encoder.bytes(self.request.0.as_bytes());
-        encoder.bytes(self.result.0.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.request.as_bytes());
+        encoder.bytes(self.result.as_bytes());
         encoder.bytes(self.producer.as_bytes());
         Ok(encoder.into_bytes())
     }
 
     pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
-        Ok(ReceiptCommitment(Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(
+        Ok(ReceiptCommitment::from_canonical_bytes(
             &self.canonical_bytes()?,
-        )))
-    }
-
-    pub fn signature_preimage(&self) -> Result<crate::Digest, VerifyError> {
-        Ok(hash_tuple(
-            tags::RECEIPT_SIGNATURE_V1,
-            &[&self.canonical_bytes()?],
         ))
     }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct EvidencedReceiptBody {
-    base: ReceiptBody,
-    evidence_commitment: EvidenceCommitment,
-}
-
-impl EvidencedReceiptBody {
-    pub fn new(base: ReceiptBody, evidence_commitment: EvidenceCommitment) -> Self {
-        Self {
-            base,
-            evidence_commitment,
-        }
-    }
-
-    pub const fn base(&self) -> &ReceiptBody {
-        &self.base
-    }
-
-    pub const fn evidence_commitment(&self) -> EvidenceCommitment {
-        self.evidence_commitment
-    }
-
-    pub fn canonical_bytes(&self) -> Result<Vec<u8>, VerifyError> {
-        let mut encoder = DagCborEncoder::new();
-        encoder.array(6);
-        encoder.str(tags::EVIDENCED_RECEIPT_BODY_V1);
-        encoder.u64(self.base.scheme.to_byte() as u64);
-        encoder.bytes(self.base.request.0.as_bytes());
-        encoder.bytes(self.base.result.0.as_bytes());
-        encoder.bytes(self.base.producer.as_bytes());
-        encoder.bytes(self.evidence_commitment.0.as_bytes());
-        Ok(encoder.into_bytes())
-    }
-
-    pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
-        Ok(ReceiptCommitment(Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(
-            &self.canonical_bytes()?,
-        )))
-    }
 
     pub fn signature_preimage(&self) -> Result<crate::Digest, VerifyError> {
         Ok(hash_tuple(
@@ -145,8 +91,8 @@ impl SignedReceipt {
         let public_key = key.public_key();
         let body = ReceiptBody::new(
             S::SCHEME,
-            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
-            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
+            S::commit_request(request),
+            S::commit_output(output),
             ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
         );
         let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
@@ -196,123 +142,9 @@ impl SignedReceipt {
         )?;
         Ok(())
     }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub struct SignedEvidenceReceipt<E> {
-    body: EvidencedReceiptBody,
-    signature: Signature,
-    public_key: PublicKey,
-    evidence: E,
-}
-
-impl<E> SignedEvidenceReceipt<E> {
-    pub const fn body(&self) -> &EvidencedReceiptBody {
-        &self.body
-    }
-
-    pub const fn signature(&self) -> &Signature {
-        &self.signature
-    }
 
-    pub const fn public_key(&self) -> &PublicKey {
-        &self.public_key
-    }
-
-    pub const fn evidence(&self) -> &E {
-        &self.evidence
-    }
-
-    pub fn sign<S>(
-        request: &S::Request,
-        output: &S::Output,
-        evidence: E,
-        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
-    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError>
-    where
-        S: EvidencedScheme<Evidence = E>,
-    {
-        let public_key = key.public_key();
-        let base = ReceiptBody::new(
-            S::SCHEME,
-            RequestCommitment(S::commit_request(request)),
-            ResultCommitment(S::commit_output(output)),
-            ProducerId::from_public_key(&public_key),
-        );
-        let body =
-            EvidencedReceiptBody::new(base, EvidenceCommitment(S::commit_evidence(&evidence)));
-        let signature = key.sign_digest(body.signature_preimage()?)?;
-        Ok(Self {
-            body,
-            signature,
-            public_key,
-            evidence,
-        })
-    }
-}
-
-impl SignedEvidenceReceipt<SymbolicEvidence> {
-    pub fn sign_symbolic(
-        request: &SymbolicRequest,
-        output: &SymbolicOutput,
-        evidence: SymbolicEvidence,
-        key: &ProducerSigningKey,
-    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError> {
-        Self::sign::<Symbolic>(request, output, evidence, key)
-    }
-
-    pub fn from_parts_verified_symbolic(
-        body: EvidencedReceiptBody,
-        signature: Signature,
-        public_key: PublicKey,
-        evidence: SymbolicEvidence,
-    ) -> Result<Self, VerifyError> {
-        let receipt = Self {
-            body,
-            signature,
-            public_key,
-            evidence,
-        };
-        receipt.verify_symbolic()?;
-        Ok(receipt)
-    }
-
-    pub fn verify_symbolic(&self) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
-        if self.body.base.scheme != SchemeId::Symbolic {
-            return Err(VerifyError::WrongScheme {
-                expected: SchemeId::Symbolic,
-                actual: self.body.base.scheme,
-            });
-        }
-        if ProducerId::from_public_key(&self.public_key) != self.body.base.producer {
-            return Err(VerifyError::ProducerMismatch);
-        }
-        if self.body.evidence_commitment
-            != EvidenceCommitment(Symbolic::commit_evidence(&self.evidence))
-        {
-            return Err(VerifyError::EvidenceCommitmentMismatch);
-        }
-        verify_digest_signature(
-            &self.public_key,
-            &self.signature,
-            self.body.signature_preimage()?,
-        )?;
-        Ok(())
-    }
-}
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub enum ReceiptEnvelope {
-    Symbolic(SignedEvidenceReceipt<SymbolicEvidence>),
-    Opaque(SignedReceipt),
-}
-
-impl ReceiptEnvelope {
     pub fn receipt_commitment(&self) -> Result<ReceiptCommitment, VerifyError> {
-        match self {
-            Self::Symbolic(receipt) => receipt.body.receipt_commitment(),
-            Self::Opaque(receipt) => receipt.body.receipt_commitment(),
-        }
+        self.body.receipt_commitment()
     }
 }
 
@@ -326,52 +158,36 @@ pub enum DeliveryOutput<'a> {
     Opaque(&'a JsonBytes),
 }
 
-pub fn verify_receipt(envelope: &ReceiptEnvelope) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
-    match envelope {
-        ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt) => receipt.verify_symbolic(),
-        ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt) => {
-            if receipt.body.scheme != SchemeId::Opaque {
-                return Err(VerifyError::WrongScheme {
-                    expected: SchemeId::Opaque,
-                    actual: receipt.body.scheme,
-                });
-            }
-            receipt.verify()
-        }
-    }
+pub fn verify_receipt(receipt: &SignedReceipt) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
+    receipt.verify()
 }
 
 pub fn verify_delivery(
     request: DeliveryRequest<'_>,
     output: DeliveryOutput<'_>,
-    envelope: &ReceiptEnvelope,
+    receipt: &SignedReceipt,
 ) -> Result<(), VerifyError> {
-    verify_receipt(envelope)?;
+    verify_receipt(receipt)?;
 
-    match (request, output, envelope) {
+    match (request, output, receipt.body.scheme) {
         (
             DeliveryRequest::Symbolic(request),
             DeliveryOutput::Symbolic(output),
-            ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt),
+            SchemeId::Symbolic,
         ) => {
-            let body = receipt.body.base();
-            if body.request != RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(request)) {
+            if receipt.body.request != Symbolic::commit_request(request) {
                 return Err(VerifyError::RequestCommitmentMismatch);
             }
-            if body.result != ResultCommitment(Symbolic::commit_output(output)) {
+            if receipt.body.result != Symbolic::commit_output(output) {
                 return Err(VerifyError::ResultCommitmentMismatch);
             }
             Ok(())
         }
-        (
-            DeliveryRequest::Opaque(request),
-            DeliveryOutput::Opaque(output),
-            ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt),
-        ) => {
-            if receipt.body.request != RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(request)) {
+        (DeliveryRequest::Opaque(request), DeliveryOutput::Opaque(output), SchemeId::Opaque) => {
+            if receipt.body.request != Opaque::commit_request(request) {
                 return Err(VerifyError::RequestCommitmentMismatch);
             }
-            if receipt.body.result != ResultCommitment(Opaque::commit_output(output)) {
+            if receipt.body.result != Opaque::commit_output(output) {
                 return Err(VerifyError::ResultCommitmentMismatch);
             }
             Ok(())
@@ -384,17 +200,10 @@ pub fn verify_delivery(
 pub enum VerifyError {
     #[error("producer id does not match public key")]
     ProducerMismatch,
-    #[error("expected scheme {expected:?}, got {actual:?}")]
-    WrongScheme {
-        expected: SchemeId,
-        actual: SchemeId,
-    },
     #[error("request commitment does not match request witness")]
     RequestCommitmentMismatch,
     #[error("result commitment does not match output witness")]
     ResultCommitmentMismatch,
-    #[error("evidence commitment does not match evidence witness")]
-    EvidenceCommitmentMismatch,
     #[error("delivery witness scheme does not match receipt envelope")]
     SchemeMismatch,
     #[error("signature verification failed: {0}")]
@@ -428,7 +237,7 @@ mod tests {
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
         let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
-        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+        let envelope = receipt;
 
         verify_delivery(
             DeliveryRequest::Opaque(&request),
@@ -443,12 +252,8 @@ mod tests {
         let key = ProducerSigningKey::deterministic_for_tests();
         let request = symbolic_request();
         let output = symbolic_output();
-        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(Digest::from_bytes([9; 32]));
-        let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::<SymbolicEvidence>::sign_symbolic(
-            &request, &output, evidence, &key,
-        )
-        .unwrap();
-        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
+        let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Symbolic>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
+        let envelope = receipt;
 
         verify_delivery(
             DeliveryRequest::Symbolic(&request),
@@ -469,7 +274,7 @@ mod tests {
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
         let wrong = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"bye"}"#.to_vec());
         let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
-        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+        let envelope = receipt;
 
         assert_eq!(
             verify_delivery(
@@ -521,10 +326,10 @@ mod tests {
         };
         let output = JsonBytes::new(br#"{"text":"hello"}"#.to_vec());
         let receipt = SignedReceipt::sign::<Opaque>(&request, &output, &key).unwrap();
-        let envelope = ReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt);
+        let envelope = receipt;
 
         let bytes = crate::canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).unwrap();
-        let decoded: ReceiptEnvelope = crate::decode_dag_cbor(&bytes).unwrap();
+        let decoded: SignedReceipt = crate::decode_dag_cbor(&bytes).unwrap();
 
         assert_eq!(decoded, envelope);
         verify_receipt(&decoded).unwrap();
diff --git a/crates/core/src/scheme.rs b/crates/core/src/scheme.rs
index 6b1d1eb..def134c 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/scheme.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/scheme.rs
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-use crate::{Commitment, SchemeId};
+use crate::{RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SchemeId};
 
 pub trait CommitmentScheme {
     type Request;
@@ -6,12 +6,6 @@ pub trait CommitmentScheme {
 
     const SCHEME: SchemeId;
 
-    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment;
-    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment;
-}
-
-pub trait EvidencedScheme: CommitmentScheme {
-    type Evidence;
-
-    fn commit_evidence(evidence: &Self::Evidence) -> Commitment;
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> RequestCommitment;
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> ResultCommitment;
 }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
index 4cee91c..55684d7 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/opaque.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
-use crate::{Commitment, CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, JsonBytes, SchemeId, tags};
+use crate::{
+    CommitmentScheme, DagCborEncoder, JsonBytes, RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SchemeId,
+    tags,
+};
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct OpaqueRequest {
@@ -17,12 +20,12 @@ impl CommitmentScheme for Opaque {
 
     const SCHEME: SchemeId = SchemeId::Opaque;
 
-    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::request_bytes(request))
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> RequestCommitment {
+        RequestCommitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::request_bytes(request))
     }
 
-    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::output_bytes(output))
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> ResultCommitment {
+        ResultCommitment::from_canonical_bytes(&Self::output_bytes(output))
     }
 }
 
@@ -67,8 +70,8 @@ mod tests {
         };
 
         assert_ne!(
-            Opaque::commit_request(&request),
-            Opaque::commit_output(&payload)
+            Opaque::commit_request(&request).digest(),
+            Opaque::commit_output(&payload).digest()
         );
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
index 4ae4dac..77f863d 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/schemes/symbolic.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
 
-use crate::{Commitment, CommitmentScheme, Digest, EvidencedScheme, SchemeId};
+use crate::{CommitmentScheme, Digest, RequestCommitment, ResultCommitment, SchemeId};
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub struct SymbolicRequest {
@@ -14,11 +14,6 @@ pub struct SymbolicOutput {
     pub text_artifact_cid: Digest,
 }
 
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-pub enum SymbolicEvidence {
-    TextArtifactCid(Digest),
-}
-
 pub struct Symbolic;
 
 impl CommitmentScheme for Symbolic {
@@ -27,21 +22,11 @@ impl CommitmentScheme for Symbolic {
 
     const SCHEME: SchemeId = SchemeId::Symbolic;
 
-    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_digest(request.text_execution_cid)
+    fn commit_request(request: &Self::Request) -> RequestCommitment {
+        RequestCommitment::from_digest(request.text_execution_cid)
     }
 
-    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> Commitment {
-        Commitment::from_digest(output.text_artifact_cid)
-    }
-}
-
-impl EvidencedScheme for Symbolic {
-    type Evidence = SymbolicEvidence;
-
-    fn commit_evidence(evidence: &Self::Evidence) -> Commitment {
-        match evidence {
-            SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(cid) => Commitment::from_digest(*cid),
-        }
+    fn commit_output(output: &Self::Output) -> ResultCommitment {
+        ResultCommitment::from_digest(output.text_artifact_cid)
     }
 }
diff --git a/crates/core/src/tags.rs b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
index 894acec..4e8d5de 100644
--- a/crates/core/src/tags.rs
+++ b/crates/core/src/tags.rs
@@ -5,7 +5,6 @@ pub const PRODUCER_ID_V1: &str = "hellas.producer_id.v1";
 pub const OPAQUE_REQUEST_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.request.v1";
 pub const OPAQUE_RESULT_V1: &str = "hellas.opaque.result.v1";
 pub const RECEIPT_BODY_V1: &str = "hellas.receipt.body.v1";
-pub const EVIDENCED_RECEIPT_BODY_V1: &str = "hellas.receipt.evidenced_body.v1";
 
 pub const SCHEME_SYMBOLIC: u8 = 0x00;
 pub const SCHEME_OPAQUE: u8 = 0x01;
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 2d567f0..5c4d49a 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -1,10 +1,8 @@
 use crate::executor::ExecuteOutcome;
 use crate::state::{QuoteKind, new_execution_id};
 use crate::worker::{EnqueueError, ExecuteJob, WorkerCompletion, WorkerCompletionResult};
-use hellas_core::{
-    Digest, Opaque, ReceiptEnvelope as CoreReceiptEnvelope, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor,
-};
-use hellas_core::{SignedEvidenceReceipt, SymbolicEvidence, SymbolicOutput};
+use hellas_core::{Digest, Opaque, SignedReceipt, canonical_dag_cbor};
+use hellas_core::{Symbolic, SymbolicOutput};
 use hellas_pb::hellas::{
     FinishStatus, ReceiptEnvelope as PbReceiptEnvelope, RunTicketRequest, WorkEvent, WorkFinished,
     work_event,
@@ -42,7 +40,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 invocation,
             } => {
                 let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
-                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes(),
+                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.as_bytes(),
                 };
 
                 let stat_prompt = invocation.input_ids.len() as u64;
@@ -102,7 +100,7 @@ impl Executor {
             }
             QuoteKind::Opaque { request, output } => {
                 let provenance = ExecutionProvenance {
-                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes(),
+                    commitment_id: *quote.request_commitment.as_bytes(),
                 };
                 let model_id = quote.model_id.clone();
                 let execution_id = new_execution_id();
@@ -111,12 +109,9 @@ impl Executor {
                     .map_err(|err| {
                         ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("opaque receipt signing failed: {err}"))
                     })?;
-                let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&CoreReceiptEnvelope::Opaque(receipt))
-                    .map_err(|err| {
-                        ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!(
-                            "opaque receipt encoding failed: {err}"
-                        ))
-                    })?;
+                let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&receipt).map_err(|err| {
+                    ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("opaque receipt encoding failed: {err}"))
+                })?;
                 let (sender, receiver) = mpsc::channel(PER_EXECUTION_CHANNEL_CAPACITY);
                 sender
                     .send(Ok(WorkEvent {
@@ -229,16 +224,12 @@ impl Executor {
             .record_completed_text(symbolic_request, invocation, &output_tokens)
             .await?;
         let symbolic_output = SymbolicOutput { text_artifact_cid };
-        let evidence = SymbolicEvidence::TextArtifactCid(text_artifact_cid);
-        let receipt = SignedEvidenceReceipt::sign_symbolic(
-            symbolic_request,
-            &symbolic_output,
-            evidence,
-            &self.producer_key,
-        )
-        .map_err(|err| ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt signing failed: {err}")))?;
-        let envelope = CoreReceiptEnvelope::Symbolic(receipt);
-        let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&envelope).map_err(|err| {
+        let receipt =
+            SignedReceipt::sign::<Symbolic>(symbolic_request, &symbolic_output, &self.producer_key)
+                .map_err(|err| {
+                    ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt signing failed: {err}"))
+                })?;
+        let receipt_dag_cbor = canonical_dag_cbor(&receipt).map_err(|err| {
             ExecutorError::WeightsError(format!("receipt encoding failed: {err}"))
         })?;
 
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
index d05c235..b79ebc2 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/quote.rs
@@ -5,9 +5,7 @@ use crate::state::{
 };
 use catgrad::prelude::Dtype;
 use chatgrad::types;
-use hellas_core::{
-    CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, RequestCommitment, Symbolic,
-};
+use hellas_core::{CommitmentScheme, Digest, JsonBytes, Opaque, OpaqueRequest, Symbolic};
 use hellas_pb::courtesy::{
     GetArtifactRequest, GetArtifactResponse, ListModelsResponse, ModelInfo, ModelStatus,
     PutArtifactRequest, PutArtifactResponse, QuoteChatPromptRequest, QuoteChatPromptResponse,
@@ -94,7 +92,7 @@ impl Executor {
                 resolved.locator.spec()
             )));
         }
-        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
+        let request_commitment = Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request);
         let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
@@ -146,7 +144,7 @@ impl Executor {
             payload: JsonBytes::new(request.payload),
         };
         let output = opaque_request.payload.clone();
-        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Opaque::commit_request(&opaque_request));
+        let request_commitment = Opaque::commit_request(&opaque_request);
         let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
@@ -198,8 +196,8 @@ impl Executor {
         let resolved = self.artifacts.record_prepared_text(&plan).await?;
         let symbolic_request = resolved.symbolic_request.clone();
         let symbolic_request_pb = symbolic_request_to_pb(&symbolic_request);
-        let request_commitment = RequestCommitment(Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request));
-        let commitment_id = request_commitment.0.digest();
+        let request_commitment = Symbolic::commit_request(&symbolic_request);
+        let commitment_id = request_commitment.digest();
         let request_commitment_bytes = self.store.create_quote(QuoteRecord {
             request_commitment,
             expires_at: Instant::now() + QUOTE_TTL,
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/state.rs b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
index f9fb143..5936f7b 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/state.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/state.rs
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ impl ExecutorState {
     }
 
     pub fn create_quote(&mut self, quote: QuoteRecord) -> [u8; 32] {
-        let key = *quote.request_commitment.0.as_bytes();
+        let key = *quote.request_commitment.as_bytes();
         self.quotes.insert(key, quote);
         key
     }
diff --git a/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
index 50ed104..cb8d52d 100644
--- a/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
+++ b/crates/pb/src/hellas.v1.rs
@@ -125,7 +125,7 @@ impl ::prost::Name for WorkFailed {
         "/hellas.v1.WorkFailed".into()
     }
 }
-/// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
+/// Canonical hellas-core SignedReceipt encoded as strict dag-cbor.
 #[derive(Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Hash, ::prost::Message)]
 pub struct ReceiptEnvelope {
     #[prost(bytes = "vec", tag = "1")]
diff --git a/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
index 9b8f7f6..fae37d2 100644
--- a/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
+++ b/proto/hellas/v1/hellas.proto
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ enum FinishStatus {
   FINISH_STATUS_CANCELLED = 3;
 }
 
-// Canonical hellas-core ReceiptEnvelope encoded as strict dag-cbor.
+// Canonical hellas-core SignedReceipt encoded as strict dag-cbor.
 message ReceiptEnvelope {
   bytes dag_cbor = 1;
 }

From ec8a6489bf75f4a5686bc4da97e4df17e0178fd3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 9 May 2026 15:06:16 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 096/105] feat(cli): gate OTEL behind cargo feature; bridge
 iroh metrics; rustls everywhere
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

OpenTelemetry plumbing is now opt-in via the `otel` feature on `hellas-cli`
(default off). With the feature off, none of opentelemetry / opentelemetry_sdk
/ opentelemetry-otlp / tracing-opentelemetry / reqwest compile, and the
trace-context propagation glue collapses to identity. Plain `tracing::info!`
/ `warn!` / etc. macros stay unconditional — they're no-op-cheap without a
subscriber.

Cfg surface is concentrated, not sprinkled:
- One function pair in `tracing_config.rs` (`install_with_otel`); registry
  composition stays cfg-free. `TracerGuard` newtype hides the
  `Option<SdkTracerProvider>` behind a cfg-gated field so `main.rs` drops the
  `if let Some(provider) = ...` dance around shutdown.
- `execution.rs`: cfg-swap of the `TracedChannel` type alias plus a
  `traced(channel)` helper collapses 8 `InterceptedService::new(channel,
  TraceContextInjector)` sites and avoids spreading cfg across the file.
- `serve/node.rs`: a single `traced_service<S>` helper replaces 5
  `trace_layer.layer(...)` sites.

iroh's internal `EndpointMetrics` are bridged into the existing
`prometheus-client` registry exposed at `/metrics`. The cli's `otel` feature
also enables `tonic-iroh-transport/metrics`, and `serve` attaches
`endpoint.metrics()` (clone of Arcs into live storage) via
`MetricsBundle::with_iroh`. The HTTP handler emits prometheus-client text
followed by iroh's OpenMetrics text in one well-formed response with a single
`# EOF` terminator. Verified end-to-end: `endpoint_socket_send_ipv4_total`
etc. show up alongside `hellas_*` counters.

Switch all TLS to rustls so the crate compiles in weird places (wasm,
cross-compile, no system openssl):
- Workspace `tonic-iroh-transport`: drop `["otel", "native-defaults"]`,
  pin to v0.9.2, use granular features `["tls-ring", "portmapper",
  "fast-apple-datapath"]`. v0.9.2 exposes the new passthroughs.
- Workspace `reqwest`: switch to `["rustls", "webpki-roots"]` (was
  `["rustls-native-certs"]`, which lacks an actual TLS provider — the cause
  of the `"invalid URL, scheme is not http"` symptom against
  jaeger.lsd-ag.ch).
- `opentelemetry-otlp`: add `"reqwest-rustls-webpki-roots"` so its internal
  `reqwest 0.12` (separate from our 0.13) gets a TLS provider too.
- `crates/executor/Cargo.toml`: `hf-hub = "0.5"` was secretly pulling
  `native-tls` -> `openssl-sys` via default features. Pin to
  `default-features = false, features = ["ureq"]`, matching `hellas-rpc`.
- Drop `pkgs.openssl` from `nix/default.nix`, `nix/docker.nix`,
  `nix/package.nix`. `ldd target/debug/hellas-cli` is now empty for
  `libssl`/`libcrypto` in both default and `candle,otel` builds.

Dev workflow:
- `rust-analyzer.toml` at workspace root pins RA's feature set to
  `["candle", "otel"]` so type-checking covers gated modules across
  editors. Replaces the abandoned `HELLAS_FEATURES` env var / cargo shim
  approach.
- `nix/default.nix:88`: `hellas-run` wrapper drops
  `--features "${HELLAS_FEATURES:-candle}"` in favor of explicit
  `--features candle`.

Build matrix: all four cli feature combos compile (`{}`, `candle`, `otel`,
`candle,otel`); workspace check + clippy clean; HTTPS OTLP connect now
succeeds (DNS to jaeger.lsd-ag.ch is environmental).
---
 Cargo.lock                             | 494 +++++++++++--------------
 Cargo.toml                             |  10 +-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                  |  26 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs |   3 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs   |   5 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs  |  35 +-
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs            |  42 ++-
 crates/cli/src/main.rs                 |  12 +-
 crates/cli/src/metrics.rs              |  84 ++++-
 crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs       |  80 +++-
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml             |   2 +-
 nix/default.nix                        |   3 +-
 nix/docker.nix                         |   4 +-
 nix/package.nix                        |   2 +-
 rust-analyzer.toml                     |   2 +
 15 files changed, 457 insertions(+), 347 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 rust-analyzer.toml

diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
index df97e64..6f09ffe 100644
--- a/Cargo.lock
+++ b/Cargo.lock
@@ -321,13 +321,35 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "avif-serialize"
-version = "0.8.8"
+version = "0.8.9"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "375082f007bd67184fb9c0374614b29f9aaa604ec301635f72338bb65386a53d"
+checksum = "e7178fe5f7d460b13895ebb9dcb28a3a6216d2df2574a0806cb51b555d297f38"
 dependencies = [
  "arrayvec",
 ]
 
+[[package]]
+name = "aws-lc-rs"
+version = "1.16.3"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "0ec6fb3fe69024a75fa7e1bfb48aa6cf59706a101658ea01bfd33b2b248a038f"
+dependencies = [
+ "aws-lc-sys",
+ "zeroize",
+]
+
+[[package]]
+name = "aws-lc-sys"
+version = "0.40.0"
+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
+checksum = "f50037ee5e1e41e7b8f9d161680a725bd1626cb6f8c7e901f91f942850852fe7"
+dependencies = [
+ "cc",
+ "cmake",
+ "dunce",
+ "fs_extra",
+]
+
 [[package]]
 name = "axum"
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+dependencies = [
+ "bytes",
+ "cfg_aliases",
+ "pin-project-lite",
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+ "quinn-udp",
+ "rustc-hash",
+ "rustls",
+ "socket2",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tokio",
+ "tracing",
+ "web-time",
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+
+[[package]]
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+dependencies = [
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+ "getrandom 0.3.4",
+ "lru-slab",
+ "rand 0.9.4",
+ "ring",
+ "rustc-hash",
+ "rustls",
+ "rustls-pki-types",
+ "slab",
+ "thiserror 2.0.18",
+ "tinyvec",
+ "tracing",
+ "web-time",
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+
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+source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
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+dependencies = [
+ "cfg_aliases",
+ "libc",
+ "once_cell",
+ "socket2",
+ "tracing",
+ "windows-sys 0.60.2",
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- "hyper-tls",
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  "js-sys",
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- "mime",
- "native-tls",
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+ "rustls",
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  "serde_json",
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  "sync_wrapper",
  "tokio",
- "tokio-native-tls",
- "tokio-util",
+ "tokio-rustls",
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  "tower-service",
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  "wasm-bindgen",
  "wasm-bindgen-futures",
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 [[package]]
@@ -5693,8 +5657,8 @@ dependencies = [
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+checksum = "ef86cd5876211988985292b91c96a8f2d298df24e75989a43a3c73f2d4d8168b"
 dependencies = [
+ "aws-lc-rs",
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  "once_cell",
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 checksum = "61c429a8649f110dddef65e2a5ad240f747e85f7758a6bccc7e5777bd33f756e"
 dependencies = [
+ "aws-lc-rs",
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  "rustls-pki-types",
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 [[package]]
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-checksum = "dd5414fad8e6907dbdd5bc441a50ae8d6e26151a03b1de04d89a5576de61d01f"
+checksum = "f05839ce67618e14a09b286535c0d9c94e85ef25469b0e13cb4f844e5593eb19"
 dependencies = [
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 [[package]]
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-checksum = "d3db8978e608f1fe7357e211969fd9abdcae80bac1ba7a3369bb7eb6b404eb65"
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 dependencies = [
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 dependencies = [
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- "digest 0.11.2",
+ "digest 0.11.3",
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 [[package]]
@@ -6196,9 +6163,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "3.0.0-rc.10"
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 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "7f1880df446116126965eeec169136b2e0251dba37c6223bcc819569550edea3"
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 [[package]]
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 [[package]]
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-checksum = "1d9efca8738c78ee9484207732f728b1ef517bbb1833d6fc0879ca898a522f6f"
+checksum = "8baeff88f34ed0691978ec34440140e1572b68c7dd4a495fd14a3dc1944daa80"
 dependencies = [
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- "der 0.8.0",
+ "der 0.8.0-rc.10",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -6743,9 +6710,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "1.52.1"
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-checksum = "b67dee974fe86fd92cc45b7a95fdd2f99a36a6d7b0d431a231178d3d670bbcc6"
+checksum = "8fc7f01b389ac15039e4dc9531aa973a135d7a4135281b12d7c1bc79fd57fffe"
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-[[package]]
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-version = "0.3.1"
-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "bbae76ab933c85776efabc971569dd6119c580d8f5d448769dec1764bf796ef2"
-dependencies = [
- "native-tls",
- "tokio",
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-
 [[package]]
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@@ -6869,9 +6826,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
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-version = "0.14.5"
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-checksum = "fec7c61a0695dc1887c1b53952990f3ad2e3a31453e1f49f10e75424943a93ec"
+checksum = "ac2a5518c70fa84342385732db33fb3f44bc4cc748936eb5833d2df34d6445ef"
 dependencies = [
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  "axum",
@@ -6900,9 +6857,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.14.5"
+version = "0.14.6"
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-checksum = "1882ac3bf5ef12877d7ed57aad87e75154c11931c2ba7e6cde5e22d63522c734"
+checksum = "c68f61875ac5293cf72e6c8cf0158086428c82c37229e98c840878f1706b0322"
 dependencies = [
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  "proc-macro2",
@@ -6912,9 +6869,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
 name = "tonic-iroh-transport"
-version = "0.9.1"
+version = "0.9.2"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "ff3f91fdc7b00dd588c7ead4d969bbc1645ef407fbe6b868c01ba8cc2d3fe95f"
+checksum = "1d344e841f9ba4f1a81e81217c4ae2c9871c9855dc33335143f56395bc4d33a2"
 dependencies = [
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  "axum",
@@ -6942,9 +6899,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.14.5"
+version = "0.14.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "a55376a0bbaa4975a3f10d009ad763d8f4108f067c7c2e74f3001fb49778d309"
+checksum = "50849f68853be452acf590cde0b146665b8d507b3b8af17261df47e02c209ea0"
 dependencies = [
  "bytes",
  "prost",
@@ -6953,9 +6910,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.14.5"
+version = "0.14.6"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f3144df636917574672e93d0f56d7edec49f90305749c668df5101751bb8f95a"
+checksum = "654e5643eff75d7f8c99197ce1440ed19a3474eada74c12bbac488b2cafdae27"
 dependencies = [
  "prettyplease",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -6988,20 +6945,20 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.6.8"
+version = "0.6.10"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "d4e6559d53cc268e5031cd8429d05415bc4cb4aefc4aa5d6cc35fbf5b924a1f8"
+checksum = "68d6fdd9f81c2819c9a8b0e0cd91660e7746a8e6ea2ba7c6b2b057985f6bcb51"
 dependencies = [
  "bitflags 2.11.1",
  "bytes",
  "futures-util",
  "http",
  "http-body",
- "iri-string",
  "pin-project-lite",
  "tower",
  "tower-layer",
  "tower-service",
+ "url",
 ]
 
 [[package]]
@@ -7296,10 +7253,8 @@ checksum = "dea7109cdcd5864d4eeb1b58a1648dc9bf520360d7af16ec26d0a9354bafcfc0"
 dependencies = [
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- "der 0.8.0",
  "flate2",
  "log",
- "native-tls",
  "percent-encoding",
  "rustls",
  "rustls-pki-types",
@@ -7308,7 +7263,6 @@ dependencies = [
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  "ureq-proto",
  "utf8-zero",
- "webpki-root-certs",
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 checksum = "ba73ea9cf16a25df0c8caa16c51acb937d5712a8429db78a3ee29d5dcacd3a65"
 
-[[package]]
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-source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "accd4ea62f7bb7a82fe23066fb0957d48ef677f6eeb8215f372f52e48bb32426"
-
 [[package]]
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@@ -7497,9 +7445,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.2.118"
+version = "0.2.121"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "0bf938a0bacb0469e83c1e148908bd7d5a6010354cf4fb73279b7447422e3a89"
+checksum = "49ace1d07c165b0864824eee619580c4689389afa9dc9ed3a4c75040d82e6790"
 dependencies = [
  "cfg-if",
  "once_cell",
@@ -7510,9 +7458,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.4.68"
+version = "0.4.71"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "f371d383f2fb139252e0bfac3b81b265689bf45b6874af544ffa4c975ac1ebf8"
+checksum = "96492d0d3ffba25305a7dc88720d250b1401d7edca02cc3bcd50633b424673b8"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
@@ -7520,9 +7468,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.2.118"
+version = "0.2.121"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "eeff24f84126c0ec2db7a449f0c2ec963c6a49efe0698c4242929da037ca28ed"
+checksum = "8e68e6f4afd367a562002c05637acb8578ff2dea1943df76afb9e83d177c8578"
 dependencies = [
  "quote",
  "wasm-bindgen-macro-support",
@@ -7530,9 +7478,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.2.118"
+version = "0.2.121"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "9d08065faf983b2b80a79fd87d8254c409281cf7de75fc4b773019824196c904"
+checksum = "d95a9ec35c64b2a7cb35d3fead40c4238d0940c86d107136999567a4703259f2"
 dependencies = [
  "bumpalo",
  "proc-macro2",
@@ -7543,9 +7491,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.2.118"
+version = "0.2.121"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "5fd04d9e306f1907bd13c6361b5c6bfc7b3b3c095ed3f8a9246390f8dbdee129"
+checksum = "c4e0100b01e9f0d03189a92b96772a1fb998639d981193d7dbab487302513441"
 dependencies = [
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@@ -7599,9 +7547,9 @@ dependencies = [
 
 [[package]]
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-version = "0.3.95"
+version = "0.3.98"
 source = "registry+https://github.com/rust-lang/crates.io-index"
-checksum = "4f2dfbb17949fa2088e5d39408c48368947b86f7834484e87b73de55bc14d97d"
+checksum = "4b572dff8bcf38bad0fa19729c89bb5748b2b9b1d8be70cf90df697e3a8f32aa"
 dependencies = [
  "js-sys",
  "wasm-bindgen",
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 855cf6d..b7c009d 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -27,9 +27,9 @@ thiserror = "2"
 tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
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-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
-# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["otel", "native-defaults"] }
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+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9.2", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
+# tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/iroh-0.98", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
 hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
@@ -47,8 +47,8 @@ tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
 tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
 opentelemetry = "0.31"
 opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
-opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client"] }
-reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = ["rustls-native-certs"] }
+opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client", "reqwest-rustls-webpki-roots"] }
+reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = ["rustls", "webpki-roots"] }
 rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index 5aea904..c543fa3 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -22,15 +22,31 @@ candle = [
 candle-cuda = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 
+# OpenTelemetry / OTLP exporter + iroh-internal metrics. When off, none of the
+# opentelemetry crates compile, the trace context propagation paths in
+# `execution.rs` / `serve/node.rs` collapse to identity, and iroh's metrics
+# module is not built.
+otel = [
+    "dep:opentelemetry",
+    "dep:opentelemetry_sdk",
+    "dep:opentelemetry-otlp",
+    "dep:tracing-opentelemetry",
+    "dep:reqwest",
+    "dep:iroh-metrics",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/otel",
+    "tonic-iroh-transport/metrics",
+]
+
 [dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true
 tracing.workspace = true
 tracing-subscriber.workspace = true
-tracing-opentelemetry.workspace = true
-opentelemetry.workspace = true
-opentelemetry_sdk.workspace = true
-opentelemetry-otlp.workspace = true
-reqwest.workspace = true
+tracing-opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+opentelemetry_sdk = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+opentelemetry-otlp = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+reqwest = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+iroh-metrics = { version = "0.38", default-features = false, features = ["metrics"], optional = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catgrad-llm.workspace = true
 chatgrad.workspace = true
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
index 3fd64cd..8568472 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/mod.rs
@@ -75,7 +75,8 @@ pub async fn run(options: GatewayOptions) -> CliResult<()> {
 
     if let Some(metrics_port) = options.metrics_port {
         let registry = Arc::new(prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default());
-        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, registry);
+        let bundle = crate::metrics::MetricsBundle::new(registry);
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, bundle);
     }
 
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
index 83afa66..208ab9a 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/mod.rs
@@ -63,7 +63,10 @@ pub async fn run(
     if let Some(metrics_port) = metrics_port {
         let mut registry = prometheus_client::registry::Registry::default();
         metrics.register_with(&mut registry);
-        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, Arc::new(registry));
+        let bundle = crate::metrics::MetricsBundle::new(Arc::new(registry));
+        #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+        let bundle = bundle.with_iroh(node.iroh_metrics());
+        crate::metrics::spawn_metrics_server(metrics_port, bundle);
     }
 
     let node_id = node.node_id();
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index ecf1835..68c3275 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -25,10 +25,23 @@ use tonic::{Request, Response, Status};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::{DnsAddressLookup, PkarrPublisher};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::endpoint::{PathId, presets};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{Endpoint, EndpointId};
-use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, PoolOptions, TransportBuilder};
 
+// `traced_service` wraps a tonic service with W3C trace context extraction when
+// the `otel` feature is on; with the feature off it returns the service
+// unchanged so the trace layer compiles to nothing.
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+fn traced_service<S>(
+    svc: S,
+) -> tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextService<S> {
+    tower::Layer::layer(&tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer, svc)
+}
+#[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
+fn traced_service<S>(svc: S) -> S {
+    svc
+}
+
 const DEFAULT_PORT: u16 = 31145;
 const MAX_PORT_RETRIES: u16 = 100;
 
@@ -158,6 +171,14 @@ impl NodeHandle {
         self.node_id
     }
 
+    /// Snapshot of iroh's internal metrics. The returned `EndpointMetrics`
+    /// contains `Arc`s into the live metric storage, so values continue to
+    /// update as iroh records them.
+    #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+    pub(super) fn iroh_metrics(&self) -> tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::metrics::EndpointMetrics {
+        self.guard.endpoint().metrics().clone()
+    }
+
     pub(super) async fn shutdown(self) -> anyhow::Result<()> {
         let Self { guard, .. } = self;
         guard.endpoint().close().await;
@@ -263,23 +284,21 @@ pub(super) async fn spawn_node(
         .max_decoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT)
         .max_encoding_message_size(GRPC_MESSAGE_LIMIT);
 
-    let trace_layer = TraceContextLayer;
-
     let mut transport = TransportBuilder::new(endpoint.clone())
-        .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(NodeServer::new(node_service)))
+        .add_rpc(traced_service(NodeServer::new(node_service)))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            trace_layer.layer(execute_service),
+            traced_service(execute_service),
             execute_interceptor.clone(),
         ))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            trace_layer.layer(symbolic_service),
+            traced_service(symbolic_service),
             execute_interceptor.clone(),
         ))
         .add_rpc(InterceptedService::new(
-            trace_layer.layer(opaque_service),
+            traced_service(opaque_service),
             execute_interceptor,
         ))
-        .add_rpc(trace_layer.layer(courtesy_service));
+        .add_rpc(traced_service(courtesy_service));
 
     let dht = DhtBackend::with_dht(&endpoint, Arc::clone(&shared_dht));
     let publisher = dht.create_publisher(Default::default());
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index d0d75ca..c25cd56 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -62,19 +62,39 @@ use std::collections::HashSet;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
 use tokio::time::Duration;
-use tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::address_lookup::DnsAddressLookup;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::{
     Endpoint, EndpointAddr, EndpointId, SecretKey, TransportAddr, endpoint::PortmapperConfig,
 };
-use tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector;
 use tonic_iroh_transport::swarm::{DhtBackend, MdnsBackend, ServiceRegistry};
 use tonic_iroh_transport::{ConnectionPool, IrohChannel, IrohConnect, PoolOptions};
 use tracing::instrument;
 
-type TracedChannel = InterceptedService<IrohChannel, TraceContextInjector>;
+// `TracedChannel` swaps under the `otel` feature: with otel on it wraps the
+// channel in an interceptor that injects W3C traceparent headers; with otel
+// off it's the bare channel. Construction sites use `traced(channel)`.
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+type TracedChannel = tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService<
+    IrohChannel,
+    tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector,
+>;
+#[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
+type TracedChannel = IrohChannel;
+
 type TracedDriver = RemoteExecuteDriver<TracedChannel>;
 
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+fn traced(channel: IrohChannel) -> TracedChannel {
+    tonic::service::interceptor::InterceptedService::new(
+        channel,
+        tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextInjector,
+    )
+}
+#[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
+fn traced(channel: IrohChannel) -> TracedChannel {
+    channel
+}
+
 const DISCOVERY_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(30);
 const REMOTE_CONNECT_TIMEOUT: Duration = Duration::from_secs(10);
 /// Max quote RPCs in flight at once while draining the discovery stream.
@@ -1248,8 +1268,8 @@ async fn quote_opaque_remote_endpoint(
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_opaque(
-        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        traced(execute_channel),
+        traced(opaque_channel),
     );
     let quoted = match quote_opaque_with_driver(request, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {peer_id} declined opaque ticket")
@@ -1285,8 +1305,8 @@ async fn quote_remote_endpoint(
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {peer_id}"))
         .map_err(QuoteCandidateError::Connect)?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_courtesy(
-        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        traced(execute_channel),
+        traced(courtesy_channel),
     );
     let quoted = match quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {peer_id} declined ticket")
@@ -1358,8 +1378,8 @@ async fn quote_opaque_remote_target(
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_opaque(
-        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(opaque_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        traced(execute_channel),
+        traced(opaque_channel),
     );
     let quoted = quote_opaque_with_driver(request, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {} declined opaque quote", target.node_id)
@@ -1392,8 +1412,8 @@ async fn quote_remote_target(
         .await
         .with_context(|| format!("failed to connect to node {}", target.node_id))?;
     let mut driver = RemoteExecuteDriver::with_execute_and_courtesy(
-        InterceptedService::new(execute_channel, TraceContextInjector),
-        InterceptedService::new(courtesy_channel, TraceContextInjector),
+        traced(execute_channel),
+        traced(courtesy_channel),
     );
     let quoted = quote_with_driver(quote_req, &mut driver, || {
         format!("node {} declined quote", target.node_id)
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/main.rs b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
index 06adc32..b398e87 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/main.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/main.rs
@@ -339,11 +339,7 @@ async fn main() {
     {
         let result = identity::load_existing_producer_key(producer_key_path.as_deref())
             .and_then(|key| commands::identity::show_producer_key(&key));
-        if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider
-            && let Err(err) = provider.shutdown()
-        {
-            eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
-        }
+        tracer_provider.shutdown();
         if let Err(err) = result {
             eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
             std::process::exit(1);
@@ -548,11 +544,7 @@ async fn main() {
         } => commands::monitor::run(timeout_secs, !no_interrogate, secret_key).await,
     };
 
-    if let Some(provider) = tracer_provider
-        && let Err(err) = provider.shutdown()
-    {
-        eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
-    }
+    tracer_provider.shutdown();
 
     if let Err(err) = result {
         eprintln!("error: {err:#}");
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
index fec55e1..9ef497c 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
@@ -2,9 +2,46 @@ use prometheus_client::encoding::text::encode;
 use prometheus_client::registry::Registry;
 use std::net::SocketAddr;
 use std::sync::Arc;
+use tracing::info;
 
-pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, registry: Arc<Registry>) {
+/// Bundle of metric sources served by the prometheus HTTP endpoint.
+///
+/// The `prometheus` registry is the workspace's primary metrics surface
+/// (executor counters, gateway counters, etc.). When the `otel` feature is on,
+/// iroh's internal `EndpointMetrics` are appended to the same response.
+pub struct MetricsBundle {
+    pub prometheus: Arc<Registry>,
+    #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+    pub iroh: Option<tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::metrics::EndpointMetrics>,
+}
+
+impl MetricsBundle {
+    pub fn new(prometheus: Arc<Registry>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            prometheus,
+            #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+            iroh: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Attach iroh's `EndpointMetrics` so they are emitted alongside the
+    /// prometheus-client registry. Only the `serve` command currently calls
+    /// this — the gateway path could be wired up similarly once it has an
+    /// `Endpoint` handle to expose.
+    #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+    #[allow(dead_code)] // unused in `--features otel` without `candle`
+    pub fn with_iroh(
+        mut self,
+        iroh: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::metrics::EndpointMetrics,
+    ) -> Self {
+        self.iroh = Some(iroh);
+        self
+    }
+}
+
+pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, bundle: MetricsBundle) {
     let addr: SocketAddr = ([0, 0, 0, 0], port).into();
+    let bundle = Arc::new(bundle);
 
     tokio::spawn(async move {
         let listener = match tokio::net::TcpListener::bind(addr).await {
@@ -19,19 +56,16 @@ pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, registry: Arc<Registry>) {
             .route(
                 "/metrics",
                 axum::routing::get(
-                    move |axum::extract::State(reg): axum::extract::State<Arc<Registry>>| async move {
-                        let mut buf = String::new();
-                        if encode(&mut buf, &reg).is_err() {
-                            return (
+                    move |axum::extract::State(bundle): axum::extract::State<Arc<MetricsBundle>>| async move {
+                        encode_metrics(&bundle).map(|buf| (axum::http::StatusCode::OK, buf))
+                            .unwrap_or((
                                 axum::http::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
                                 "failed to encode metrics".to_string(),
-                            );
-                        }
-                        (axum::http::StatusCode::OK, buf)
+                            ))
                     },
                 ),
             )
-            .with_state(registry);
+            .with_state(bundle);
 
         info!("prometheus metrics server listening on http://{addr}/metrics");
 
@@ -40,3 +74,35 @@ pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, registry: Arc<Registry>) {
         }
     });
 }
+
+fn encode_metrics(bundle: &MetricsBundle) -> Result<String, std::fmt::Error> {
+    let mut buf = String::new();
+    encode(&mut buf, &bundle.prometheus)?;
+    // prometheus-client's `encode` terminates with `# EOF\n`; we strip it so
+    // we can append iroh metrics in the same response. A single `# EOF\n` is
+    // re-added at the end below.
+    if let Some(pos) = buf.rfind("# EOF\n") {
+        buf.truncate(pos);
+    }
+    append_iroh_metrics(&mut buf, bundle);
+    if !buf.ends_with("# EOF\n") {
+        buf.push_str("# EOF\n");
+    }
+    Ok(buf)
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+fn append_iroh_metrics(buf: &mut String, bundle: &MetricsBundle) {
+    use iroh_metrics::Registry as IrohRegistry;
+
+    let Some(iroh) = bundle.iroh.as_ref() else {
+        return;
+    };
+
+    let mut reg = IrohRegistry::default();
+    reg.register_all_prefixed(iroh);
+    let _ = reg.encode_openmetrics_to_writer(buf);
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
+fn append_iroh_metrics(_buf: &mut String, _bundle: &MetricsBundle) {}
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
index e59960f..237d145 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/tracing_config.rs
@@ -1,7 +1,9 @@
 use std::path::Path;
 use std::sync::OnceLock;
 
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
 use opentelemetry::trace::TracerProvider;
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
 use opentelemetry_otlp::{WithExportConfig, WithHttpConfig};
 use tracing_subscriber::EnvFilter;
 use tracing_subscriber::layer::SubscriberExt;
@@ -19,25 +21,40 @@ fn base_env_filter() -> EnvFilter {
         .add_directive("netlink_packet_route=error".parse().unwrap())
 }
 
+/// Holds the OTLP tracer provider (when the `otel` feature is on) so the CLI
+/// can flush spans on shutdown. With the feature off this is a zero-sized type
+/// and `shutdown()` is a no-op.
+pub struct TracerGuard {
+    #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+    provider: Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider>,
+}
+
+impl TracerGuard {
+    pub fn shutdown(self) {
+        #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+        if let Some(provider) = self.provider
+            && let Err(err) = provider.shutdown()
+        {
+            eprintln!("warning: failed to flush traces: {err}");
+        }
+    }
+}
+
 /// Initialise the tracing subscriber.
 ///
-/// When `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT` is set (and non-empty), an
-/// OpenTelemetry OTLP layer is added that exports traces over HTTP/protobuf.
+/// When the `otel` feature is enabled and `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT`
+/// is set (and non-empty), an OpenTelemetry OTLP layer is added that exports
+/// traces over HTTP/protobuf. With the feature off, only the fmt + optional
+/// file layers are registered.
 ///
-/// Supported environment variables (all standard OTEL):
+/// Supported environment variables (all standard OTEL, only consulted when
+/// `otel` is enabled):
 ///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT  — collector URL (e.g. https://jaeger.lsd-ag.ch/v1/traces)
 ///   OTEL_SERVICE_NAME                    — service name  (default: hellas-node)
 ///   OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG             — sample rate 0.0–1.0 (default: 1.0)
 ///   OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS          — extra headers as k=v,k=v
 ///                                          (use for CF-Access-Client-Id / CF-Access-Client-Secret)
-pub fn init_tracing(
-    log_file: Option<&Path>,
-) -> Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider> {
-    // Register W3C TraceContext propagator so trace IDs flow across RPC calls.
-    opentelemetry::global::set_text_map_propagator(
-        opentelemetry_sdk::propagation::TraceContextPropagator::new(),
-    );
-
+pub fn init_tracing(log_file: Option<&Path>) -> TracerGuard {
     let (filter_layer, filter_handle) = reload::Layer::new(base_env_filter());
     let _ = LOG_FILTER.set(filter_handle);
 
@@ -65,16 +82,13 @@ pub fn init_tracing(
             }
         }
     });
-    let (otel_layer, provider) = init_otlp_layer();
 
-    tracing_subscriber::registry()
+    let registry = tracing_subscriber::registry()
         .with(filter_layer)
         .with(fmt_layer)
-        .with(file_layer)
-        .with(otel_layer)
-        .init();
+        .with(file_layer);
 
-    provider
+    install_with_otel(registry)
 }
 
 /// Suppress known one-shot transport tail logs after CLI execute has already finished.
@@ -92,7 +106,37 @@ pub fn suppress_execute_tail_logs() {
     let _ = handle.reload(filter);
 }
 
-fn init_otlp_layer<S>() -> (
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+fn install_with_otel<S>(registry: S) -> TracerGuard
+where
+    S: tracing::Subscriber
+        + Send
+        + Sync
+        + 'static
+        + for<'a> tracing_subscriber::registry::LookupSpan<'a>,
+{
+    // Register W3C TraceContext propagator so trace IDs flow across RPC calls.
+    opentelemetry::global::set_text_map_propagator(
+        opentelemetry_sdk::propagation::TraceContextPropagator::new(),
+    );
+
+    let (otel_layer, provider) = build_otlp_layer::<S>();
+    registry.with(otel_layer).init();
+
+    TracerGuard { provider }
+}
+
+#[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
+fn install_with_otel<S>(registry: S) -> TracerGuard
+where
+    S: tracing::Subscriber + Send + Sync + 'static,
+{
+    registry.init();
+    TracerGuard {}
+}
+
+#[cfg(feature = "otel")]
+fn build_otlp_layer<S>() -> (
     Option<tracing_opentelemetry::OpenTelemetryLayer<S, opentelemetry_sdk::trace::Tracer>>,
     Option<opentelemetry_sdk::trace::SdkTracerProvider>,
 )
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 27ce6df..405d2a6 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catnix.workspace = true
-hf-hub = "0.5"
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 blake3 = "1"
 iroh-blobs = { workspace = true, features = ["fs-store"] }
 uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 9623c36..3e7bb3d 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -57,7 +57,6 @@
 
   devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
     rustToolchain
-    openssl
     pkg-config
     protobuf
     llvmPackages.lld
@@ -85,7 +84,7 @@
       # `pi` doesn't honor *_BASE_URL env vars — route it through an internal
       # shim that runs inside the wrap and registers a hellas provider.
       case "$(basename "$cmd")" in pi) cmd=${piShim} ;; esac
-      exec cargo run --quiet --features "''${HELLAS_FEATURES:-candle}" --bin hellas-cli -- gateway "''${gw[@]}" --wrap "$cmd" -- "$@"
+      exec cargo run --quiet --features candle --bin hellas-cli -- gateway "''${gw[@]}" --wrap "$cmd" -- "$@"
     '')
   ];
 
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index f585416..ba3b64b 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
   cliCandle,
 }: let
   imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
-  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib openssl glibc];
+  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib glibc];
 
   # Each variant maps to exactly one CUDA toolkit × SM architecture build.
   # bindgen_cuda compiles kernels for a single --gpu-architecture, so we need
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@
       nativeBuildInputs =
         (with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld makeWrapper])
         ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-      buildInputs = [pkgs.openssl] ++ cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+      buildInputs = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
       inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
       postInstall = ''
         for bin in $out/bin/*; do
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index 02ee041..b3581c1 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@
   # (.direnv, target, result-*, etc.) ever lands here in the first place.
   buildSrc = self;
 
-  workspaceBuildInputs = with pkgs; [openssl];
+  workspaceBuildInputs = [];
   workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
 
   rev = self.rev or self.dirtyRev or "unknown";
diff --git a/rust-analyzer.toml b/rust-analyzer.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d495be6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/rust-analyzer.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+[cargo]
+features = ["candle", "otel"]

From 6d300ce937846ddbbe522ab4e8e8b6f476bfc9b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 May 2026 23:44:38 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 097/105] ci: add quick checks workflow on self-hosted runner

- expose individual check-{fmt,clippy,sort,test} apps for matrix dispatch
- add `cargo test --workspace` check (default features)
- workflow enumerates check-* apps from the flake, runs each on
  `[self-hosted, shared]`; gates with `CI passed` aggregate job
- opt-in `cache.hellas.ai` substituter via flake.nix nixConfig
---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml | 66 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 flake.nix                |  9 +++++-
 nix/ci.nix               |  9 ++++++
 nix/default.nix          | 17 +++++++++++
 4 files changed, 100 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-)
 create mode 100644 .github/workflows/ci.yml

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3da38bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,66 @@
+name: CI
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+  push:
+    branches:
+      - grw/feat/aiter
+
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
+concurrency:
+  group: ci-${{ github.event.pull_request.number || github.ref }}
+  cancel-in-progress: ${{ github.event_name == 'pull_request' }}
+
+jobs:
+  matrix:
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    outputs:
+      matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - id: set-matrix
+        name: Enumerate check-* apps
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          matrix="$(
+            nix eval --accept-flake-config --json '.#apps.x86_64-linux' --apply '
+              apps:
+              let
+                prefix = "check-";
+                pfxLen = builtins.stringLength prefix;
+                startsWith = name: builtins.substring 0 pfxLen name == prefix;
+                names = builtins.filter startsWith (builtins.attrNames apps);
+              in {
+                include = map (name: { inherit name; }) names;
+              }
+            '
+          )"
+          echo "matrix=$matrix" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
+  check:
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    name: ${{ matrix.name }}
+    needs: matrix
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: nix run .#${{ matrix.name }}
+        run: nix run --accept-flake-config '.#${{ matrix.name }}'
+
+  ci-passed:
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    if: always()
+    name: CI passed
+    needs:
+      - matrix
+      - check
+    steps:
+      - name: Require matrix + all checks succeeded
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          test '${{ needs.matrix.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.check.result }}' = 'success'
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index cb9411c..b5f98e3 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -3,7 +3,14 @@
 
   # CA derivations let the HF cache packages (and any other system-independent
   # outputs) substitute across Linux/Darwin from a shared binary cache.
-  nixConfig.extra-experimental-features = ["ca-derivations"];
+  # extra-substituters / extra-trusted-public-keys are an opt-in for downstream
+  # users — nix will prompt to accept on first use (or auto-accept with
+  # `--accept-flake-config`).
+  nixConfig = {
+    extra-experimental-features = ["ca-derivations"];
+    extra-substituters = ["https://cache.hellas.ai"];
+    extra-trusted-public-keys = ["cache.hellas.ai-1:PYolh95U/Ms5fKE+NQTcNZUHyEv4QikaNocg9I9iy0g="];
+  };
 
   inputs = {
     nixpkgs.url = "github:NixOS/nixpkgs/nixos-unstable";
diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index f8325e7..1e4caca 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -99,7 +99,16 @@
           '';
         };
       };
+
+  testPackage = mkCICheck {
+    name = "check-test";
+    inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.pkg-config pkgs.protobuf];
+    cmd = ''
+      cargo test --workspace
+    '';
+  };
 in {
   checkPackages = mkCIChecks false;
   fixPackages = mkCIChecks true;
+  inherit testPackage;
 }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 3e7bb3d..60410af 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -196,6 +196,23 @@ in {
         program = "${ci.fixPackages.all}/bin/hellas-fix-all";
         meta.description = "Apply all CI auto-fixes where supported";
       };
+      # Individual `check-*` apps are what CI's matrix enumerates.
+      check-fmt = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.checkPackages.fmt}/bin/hellas-check-fmt";
+      };
+      check-clippy = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.checkPackages.clippy}/bin/hellas-check-clippy";
+      };
+      check-sort = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.checkPackages.sort}/bin/hellas-check-sort";
+      };
+      check-test = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${ci.testPackage}/bin/hellas-check-test";
+      };
     }
     // (linuxOutputs.apps or {});
 

From eb1e64d1e38f263433a8fb62dacbc52deb9686ef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 00:35:11 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 098/105] ci: include C linker in clippy/test check inputs

writeShellApplication strips PATH down to runtimeInputs only, so cargo's
default linker invocation (`cc`) was failing on the runner.
---
 nix/ci.nix | 4 ++--
 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-)

diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index 1e4caca..f0dcae0 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
         };
 
         clippy = {
-          inputs = [rustToolchain];
+          inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.stdenv.cc];
           cmd = ''
             cargo clippy ${optionalString write "--fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged"} --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings
           '';
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@
 
   testPackage = mkCICheck {
     name = "check-test";
-    inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.pkg-config pkgs.protobuf];
+    inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.stdenv.cc pkgs.pkg-config pkgs.protobuf];
     cmd = ''
       cargo test --workspace
     '';

From 320cba14d6ca8fdfd4f6d2e7d15c1ab8369d2e43 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 00:45:48 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 099/105] ci: drive matrix from data, run checks inside dev
 shell
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

Single source of truth in nix/ci.nix is now an attrset
{ name -> { check, fix? } }. Exposed flat as `.#ci.<system>.commands`
for the GitHub Actions matrix to enumerate. CI runs each command via
`nix develop -c` so the dev shell is the runtime environment — no
more per-check writeShellApplication wrappers with hand-curated input
lists.

Workflow gains a `devshell` warmup job (clean failure surface for
env issues) and drops `--accept-flake-config` (runner daemon already
trusts cache.hellas.ai; flake nixConfig is for downstream users).
---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml |  35 ++++---
 flake.nix                |   1 +
 nix/ci.nix               | 192 ++++++++++++++++++---------------------
 nix/default.nix          |  29 ++----
 4 files changed, 120 insertions(+), 137 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 3da38bf..8d8b917 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -14,6 +14,13 @@ concurrency:
   cancel-in-progress: ${{ github.event_name == 'pull_request' }}
 
 jobs:
+  devshell:
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: Build dev shell
+        run: nix develop --command true
+
   matrix:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     outputs:
@@ -21,19 +28,15 @@ jobs:
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - id: set-matrix
-        name: Enumerate check-* apps
+        name: Enumerate CI checks
         run: |
           set -Eeu
           matrix="$(
-            nix eval --accept-flake-config --json '.#apps.x86_64-linux' --apply '
-              apps:
-              let
-                prefix = "check-";
-                pfxLen = builtins.stringLength prefix;
-                startsWith = name: builtins.substring 0 pfxLen name == prefix;
-                names = builtins.filter startsWith (builtins.attrNames apps);
-              in {
-                include = map (name: { inherit name; }) names;
+            nix eval --json '.#ci.x86_64-linux.commands' --apply '
+              cmds: {
+                include = builtins.attrValues (
+                  builtins.mapAttrs (name: cmd: { inherit name cmd; }) cmds
+                );
               }
             '
           )"
@@ -42,25 +45,29 @@ jobs:
   check:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     name: ${{ matrix.name }}
-    needs: matrix
+    needs:
+      - devshell
+      - matrix
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
       matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      - name: nix run .#${{ matrix.name }}
-        run: nix run --accept-flake-config '.#${{ matrix.name }}'
+      - name: ${{ matrix.cmd }}
+        run: nix develop --command bash -c '${{ matrix.cmd }}'
 
   ci-passed:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     if: always()
     name: CI passed
     needs:
+      - devshell
       - matrix
       - check
     steps:
-      - name: Require matrix + all checks succeeded
+      - name: Require devshell + matrix + all checks succeeded
         run: |
           set -Eeu
+          test '${{ needs.devshell.result }}' = 'success'
           test '${{ needs.matrix.result }}' = 'success'
           test '${{ needs.check.result }}' = 'success'
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index b5f98e3..1bbf190 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
     devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
     checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
     nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
+    ci = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.ci);
 
     overlays.default = final: _prev: {
       hellas = self.packages.${final.system};
diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index f0dcae0..26a4c79 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -3,112 +3,100 @@
   lib,
   rustToolchain,
 }: let
-  mkCICheck = {
-    name,
-    cmd,
-    inputs ? [],
-  }:
-    pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-      name = "hellas-${name}";
-      runtimeInputs = [pkgs.git pkgs.coreutils] ++ inputs;
-      text = ''
-        set -euo pipefail
-        repo_root="$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"
-        cd "$repo_root"
-        ${cmd}
-      '';
+  # Single source of truth for CI lint/test commands. Each entry has:
+  #   check — read-only verification command (run by CI, `nix run .#check`)
+  #   fix   — optional auto-apply variant (run by `nix run .#fix`)
+  # `nix eval .#ci.<system>.commands` returns { name → check } and is
+  # what the GitHub Actions matrix enumerates.
+  ciChecks = {
+    fmt = {
+      check = "cargo fmt --all -- --check";
+      fix = "cargo fmt --all";
     };
+    clippy = {
+      check = "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings";
+      fix = "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets --fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged";
+    };
+    sort = {
+      check = "cargo-sort --workspace --check";
+      fix = "cargo-sort --workspace";
+    };
+    test = {
+      check = "cargo test --workspace";
+    };
+  };
 
-  mkCIChecks = write:
-    with lib; let
-      mode =
-        if write
-        then "fix"
-        else "check";
-      checks = {
-        sort = {
-          inputs = [pkgs.cargo-sort];
-          cmd = ''
-            cargo-sort --workspace ${optionalString (!write) "--check"}
-          '';
-        };
-
-        fmt = {
-          inputs = [rustToolchain];
-          cmd = ''
-            cargo fmt --all ${optionalString (!write) "-- --check"}
-          '';
-        };
-
-        clippy = {
-          inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.stdenv.cc];
-          cmd = ''
-            cargo clippy ${optionalString write "--fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged"} --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings
-          '';
-        };
-
-        outdated = {
-          inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.cargo-outdated pkgs.jq];
-          cmd = ''
-            report="$(
-              cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --format json
-            )"
-            breaking_updates="$(
-              echo "$report" | jq -r '
-                . as $pkg
-                | .dependencies[]?
-                | select(
-                    .kind != "Development"
-                    and .latest != "Removed"
-                    and .latest != "---"
-                    and .compat == "---"
-                  )
-                | "\($pkg.crate_name)\t\(.name)\t\(.project)\t\(.latest)"
-              '
-            )"
+  # Heuristic checks — included in `nix run .#check` for dev runs but
+  # kept out of CI (false positives when an upstream dep ships a major).
+  devOnlyChecks = {
+    outdated = {
+      check = ''
+        report="$(cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --format json)"
+        breaking_updates="$(
+          echo "$report" | jq -r '
+            . as $pkg
+            | .dependencies[]?
+            | select(
+                .kind != "Development"
+                and .latest != "Removed"
+                and .latest != "---"
+                and .compat == "---"
+              )
+            | "\($pkg.crate_name)\t\(.name)\t\(.project)\t\(.latest)"
+          '
+        )"
+        if [ -n "$breaking_updates" ]; then
+          echo "Semver-breaking root dependency updates available:"
+          printf "crate\tdependency\tcurrent\tlatest\n"
+          echo "$breaking_updates"
+          exit 1
+        fi
+        echo "No semver-breaking root dependency updates detected."
+      '';
+    };
+  };
 
-            if [ -n "$breaking_updates" ]; then
-              echo "Semver-breaking root dependency updates available:"
-              printf "crate\tdependency\tcurrent\tlatest\n"
-              echo "$breaking_updates"
-              exit 1
-            fi
+  allChecks = ciChecks // devOnlyChecks;
 
-            echo "No semver-breaking root dependency updates detected."
-          '';
-        };
-      };
-      base = mapAttrs (name: cfg:
-        mkCICheck {
-          name = "${mode}-${name}";
-          cmd = cfg.cmd;
-          inputs = cfg.inputs or [];
-        })
-      checks;
-    in
-      base
-      // {
-        all = mkCICheck {
-          name = "${mode}-all";
-          inputs = [rustToolchain];
-          cmd = ''
-            ${base.sort}/bin/hellas-${mode}-sort
-            ${base.fmt}/bin/hellas-${mode}-fmt
-            ${base.clippy}/bin/hellas-${mode}-clippy
-            ${base.outdated}/bin/hellas-${mode}-outdated
-          '';
-        };
-      };
+  # All-runner used by `nix run .#check` / `nix run .#fix`. Carries its
+  # own toolchain so it works outside the dev shell.
+  mkRunner = mode:
+    pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+      name = "hellas-${mode}-all";
+      runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
+        git
+        coreutils
+        rustToolchain
+        stdenv.cc
+        pkg-config
+        protobuf
+        cargo-sort
+        cargo-outdated
+        jq
+      ];
+      text =
+        ''
+          set -euo pipefail
+          cd "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"
+        ''
+        + lib.concatMapStrings (
+          name: let
+            c = allChecks.${name};
+            cmd =
+              if mode == "check"
+              then c.check
+              else c.fix or c.check;
+          in ''
 
-  testPackage = mkCICheck {
-    name = "check-test";
-    inputs = [rustToolchain pkgs.stdenv.cc pkgs.pkg-config pkgs.protobuf];
-    cmd = ''
-      cargo test --workspace
-    '';
-  };
+            echo "== ${mode}-${name}"
+            ${cmd}
+          ''
+        ) (lib.attrNames allChecks);
+    };
 in {
-  checkPackages = mkCIChecks false;
-  fixPackages = mkCIChecks true;
-  inherit testPackage;
+  # Flat { name → command } exposed to the CI matrix. Keep this stable;
+  # adding a key here adds a CI job (no workflow edit needed).
+  commands = lib.mapAttrs (_: c: c.check) ciChecks;
+  checkAll = mkRunner "check";
+  fixAll = mkRunner "fix";
 }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 60410af..2cfb46b 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -188,30 +188,13 @@ in {
     {
       check = {
         type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.checkPackages.all}/bin/hellas-check-all";
-        meta.description = "Run all CI checks (sort, fmt, clippy, outdated)";
+        program = "${ci.checkAll}/bin/hellas-check-all";
+        meta.description = "Run all CI checks (sort, fmt, clippy, test, outdated)";
       };
       fix = {
         type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.fixPackages.all}/bin/hellas-fix-all";
-        meta.description = "Apply all CI auto-fixes where supported";
-      };
-      # Individual `check-*` apps are what CI's matrix enumerates.
-      check-fmt = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.checkPackages.fmt}/bin/hellas-check-fmt";
-      };
-      check-clippy = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.checkPackages.clippy}/bin/hellas-check-clippy";
-      };
-      check-sort = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.checkPackages.sort}/bin/hellas-check-sort";
-      };
-      check-test = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.testPackage}/bin/hellas-check-test";
+        program = "${ci.fixAll}/bin/hellas-fix-all";
+        meta.description = "Apply auto-fixes (fmt, sort, clippy)";
       };
     }
     // (linuxOutputs.apps or {});
@@ -225,6 +208,10 @@ in {
     }
     // (linuxOutputs.devShells or {});
 
+  # Data exposed for the GitHub Actions matrix. `nix eval .#ci.<system>.commands`
+  # returns { name → command } drawn from nix/ci.nix.
+  ci = {inherit (ci) commands;};
+
   # nixosTests are also surfaced under `checks` so `nix flake check` runs them.
   checks = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
   nixosTests = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};

From b1ee8032e8bdbbe5a97a807742d99e0c60a51a0e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 00:51:15 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 100/105] ci: skip non-fixable checks in fix-all runner
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

`nix run .#fix` previously fell back to running the check command
for entries without a `fix` field — so it ran cargo test (slow) and
cargo outdated (heuristic) during fix mode. Now those are filtered
out entirely; fix only runs entries with an explicit fix variant.
---
 nix/ci.nix | 16 ++++++++++------
 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 6 deletions(-)

diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index 26a4c79..050995d 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -82,16 +82,20 @@
         + lib.concatMapStrings (
           name: let
             c = allChecks.${name};
-            cmd =
-              if mode == "check"
-              then c.check
-              else c.fix or c.check;
           in ''
 
             echo "== ${mode}-${name}"
-            ${cmd}
+            ${
+              if mode == "check"
+              then c.check
+              else c.fix
+            }
           ''
-        ) (lib.attrNames allChecks);
+        ) (
+          if mode == "check"
+          then lib.attrNames allChecks
+          else lib.attrNames (lib.filterAttrs (_: c: c ? fix) allChecks)
+        );
     };
 in {
   # Flat { name → command } exposed to the CI matrix. Keep this stable;

From c3059ab304382670bcd703e5c0d3569980dc95d7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 00:51:22 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 101/105] chore: apply cargo fmt + cargo-sort + clippy --fix

Mechanical changes from `nix run .#fix`: rustfmt across the workspace,
cargo-sort across all Cargo.toml files, and clippy's --fix for the
auto-resolvable lints (collapsible if/let chains).
---
 Cargo.toml                               | 50 +++++++++-----------
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml                    | 58 ++++++++++++------------
 crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs |  5 +-
 crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs    |  4 +-
 crates/cli/src/metrics.rs                | 12 ++---
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml               | 30 ++++++------
 crates/pb/Cargo.toml                     |  2 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml                    | 22 ++++-----
 8 files changed, 86 insertions(+), 97 deletions(-)

diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index b7c009d..6c5b0c8 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,14 +1,6 @@
 [workspace]
-members = [
-    "crates/pb",
-    "crates/core",
-    "crates/cli",
-    "crates/rpc",
-    "crates/executor",
-]
-default-members = [
-    "crates/cli",
-]
+members = ["crates/cli", "crates/core", "crates/executor", "crates/pb", "crates/rpc"]
+default-members = ["crates/cli"]
 resolver = "2"
 
 [workspace.package]
@@ -19,40 +11,40 @@ repository = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/node"
 documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 
 [workspace.dependencies]
+base64 = "0.22"
+blake3 = "1"
 catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
-chatgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
 catnix = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
-thiserror = "2"
-tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
-tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
-tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9.2", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
+chatgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
+half = "2.7.1"
+hellas-core = { path = "crates/core", default-features = false }
+hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
+hellas-pb = { path = "crates/pb", default-features = false }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { path = "../tonic-iroh-transport", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
 # tonic-iroh-transport = { git = "https://github.com/hellas-ai/tonic-iroh-transport", branch = "grw/feat/iroh-0.98", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
 
 hellas-rpc = { path = "crates/rpc", default-features = false }
-hellas-executor = { path = "crates/executor", default-features = false }
-hellas-pb = { path = "crates/pb", default-features = false }
-hellas-core = { path = "crates/core", default-features = false }
-blake3 = "1"
-base64 = "0.22"
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 iroh-blobs = { version = "0.100", default-features = false }
 k256 = { version = "0.13", features = ["ecdsa"] }
-serde_bytes = "0.11"
-serde_ipld_dagcbor = "=0.6.4"
-half = "2.7.1"
-tracing = "0.1"
-tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
-tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
 opentelemetry = "0.31"
-opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
 opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client", "reqwest-rustls-webpki-roots"] }
+opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
 reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = ["rustls", "webpki-roots"] }
 rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
-hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
+serde_bytes = "0.11"
+serde_ipld_dagcbor = "=0.6.4"
 serde_json = "1"
+thiserror = "2"
+tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
+tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
+tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9.2", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
+tracing = "0.1"
+tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
+tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
 
 # [patch."https://github.com/hellas-ai/catgrad"]
 # catgrad = { path = "../catgrad/catgrad" }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index c543fa3..e8757f9 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -37,26 +37,22 @@ otel = [
     "tonic-iroh-transport/metrics",
 ]
 
+[target.'cfg(unix)'.dependencies]
+libc = "0.2"
+
 [dependencies]
-tokio.workspace = true
-tracing.workspace = true
-tracing-subscriber.workspace = true
-tracing-opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-opentelemetry_sdk = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-opentelemetry-otlp = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-reqwest = { workspace = true, optional = true }
-iroh-metrics = { version = "0.38", default-features = false, features = ["metrics"], optional = true }
-catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
-catgrad-llm.workspace = true
-chatgrad.workspace = true
-serde.workspace = true
-serde_json.workspace = true
 
 anyhow = "1"
+async-stream = "0.3"
+axum = "0.8"
 base64.workspace = true
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
+catgrad-llm.workspace = true
+chatgrad.workspace = true
 clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
+futures = "0.3"
 hellas-core.workspace = true
+hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "swarm", "client"] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
     "node",
@@ -64,27 +60,31 @@ hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
     "compression",
     "discovery",
 ] }
-hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+iroh-metrics = { version = "0.38", default-features = false, features = ["metrics"], optional = true }
+minijinja = "2"
+minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
+opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+opentelemetry-otlp = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+opentelemetry_sdk = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+prometheus-client = "0.24"
+qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
+rand = "0.9"
+reqwest = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+serde.workspace = true
+serde_json.workspace = true
+tempfile = "3"
+tokio.workspace = true
+tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
+tonic = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
     "client",
     "discovery-mdns",
     "discovery-dht",
 ] }
-tonic = { workspace = true }
-tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
-futures = "0.3"
-async-stream = "0.3"
-axum = "0.8"
 tower = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["util"] }
-prometheus-client = "0.24"
-minijinja = "2"
-minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
-qrcode = { version = "0.14", default-features = false }
-rand = "0.9"
-tempfile = "3"
-
-[target.'cfg(unix)'.dependencies]
-libc = "0.2"
+tracing.workspace = true
+tracing-opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+tracing-subscriber.workspace = true
 
 # dev-dependencies: enable `hellas-pb/compile` when regenerating checked-in protos.
 [dev-dependencies]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
index 3df2d68..0b9197e 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/gateway/plain.rs
@@ -119,8 +119,8 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
             let mut error_value = json!({
                 "error": { "message": format!("Inference error: {err}") }
             });
-            if commitment_pending {
-                if let (Some(prov), Some(map)) = (
+            if commitment_pending
+                && let (Some(prov), Some(map)) = (
                     stream_provenance.as_ref(),
                     error_value.as_object_mut(),
                 ) {
@@ -129,7 +129,6 @@ fn stream_response(prepared: PreparedGeneration) -> Response {
                         serde_json::to_value(HellasExt::commitment(prov)).unwrap(),
                     );
                 }
-            }
             yield Ok(sse_data(&error_value));
         } else if let Some((reason, receipt)) = completed {
             let final_chunk = plain::CompletionChunk::builder()
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
index 68c3275..76cbad1 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs
@@ -32,9 +32,7 @@ use tonic_iroh_transport::{IrohContext, PoolOptions, TransportBuilder};
 // the `otel` feature is on; with the feature off it returns the service
 // unchanged so the trace layer compiles to nothing.
 #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
-fn traced_service<S>(
-    svc: S,
-) -> tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextService<S> {
+fn traced_service<S>(svc: S) -> tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextService<S> {
     tower::Layer::layer(&tonic_iroh_transport::otel::TraceContextLayer, svc)
 }
 #[cfg(not(feature = "otel"))]
diff --git a/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
index 9ef497c..3ed6fea 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/metrics.rs
@@ -30,10 +30,7 @@ impl MetricsBundle {
     /// `Endpoint` handle to expose.
     #[cfg(feature = "otel")]
     #[allow(dead_code)] // unused in `--features otel` without `candle`
-    pub fn with_iroh(
-        mut self,
-        iroh: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::metrics::EndpointMetrics,
-    ) -> Self {
+    pub fn with_iroh(mut self, iroh: tonic_iroh_transport::iroh::metrics::EndpointMetrics) -> Self {
         self.iroh = Some(iroh);
         self
     }
@@ -56,8 +53,11 @@ pub fn spawn_metrics_server(port: u16, bundle: MetricsBundle) {
             .route(
                 "/metrics",
                 axum::routing::get(
-                    move |axum::extract::State(bundle): axum::extract::State<Arc<MetricsBundle>>| async move {
-                        encode_metrics(&bundle).map(|buf| (axum::http::StatusCode::OK, buf))
+                    move |axum::extract::State(bundle): axum::extract::State<
+                        Arc<MetricsBundle>,
+                    >| async move {
+                        encode_metrics(&bundle)
+                            .map(|buf| (axum::http::StatusCode::OK, buf))
                             .unwrap_or((
                                 axum::http::StatusCode::INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR,
                                 "failed to encode metrics".to_string(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 405d2a6..0751d32 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -14,30 +14,30 @@ candle-cuda = ["candle", "catgrad/cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["candle", "catgrad/metal"]
 
 [dependencies]
-hellas-core.workspace = true
-hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "server"] }
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
-tokio = { workspace = true }
-tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
-tokio-util = "0.7"
-thiserror = { workspace = true }
-tonic = { workspace = true }
-tracing = { workspace = true }
+async-stream = "0.3"
+blake3 = "1"
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
-chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 catnix.workspace = true
+chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
+half = { workspace = true }
+hellas-core.workspace = true
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "server"] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
-blake3 = "1"
 iroh-blobs = { workspace = true, features = ["fs-store"] }
-uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
-async-stream = "0.3"
-half = { workspace = true }
+prometheus-client = "0.24"
 serde = { workspace = true }
 serde_bytes = { workspace = true }
 serde_ipld_dagcbor = { workspace = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true }
-prometheus-client = "0.24"
+thiserror = { workspace = true }
+tokio = { workspace = true }
+tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
+tokio-util = "0.7"
+tonic = { workspace = true }
+tracing = { workspace = true }
+uuid = { version = "1", features = ["v4"] }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 proptest = "1"
diff --git a/crates/pb/Cargo.toml b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
index b5723c2..0642826 100644
--- a/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/pb/Cargo.toml
@@ -21,9 +21,9 @@ all = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "swarm", "courtesy", "client", "server"]
 compile = ["dep:glob", "dep:tonic-prost-build", "all"]
 
 [dependencies]
+prost = "0.14"
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-prost = "0.14"
-prost = "0.14"
 
 [build-dependencies]
 glob = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 3b6ee55..32e8ad0 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -41,24 +41,24 @@ node = [
     "dep:hf-hub",
 ]
 
+[target.'cfg(not(any(target_env = "musl", target_os = "windows")))'.dependencies]
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = ["onig", "esaxx_fast"], optional = true }
+
 [dependencies]
-hellas-pb.workspace = true
-tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
-futures-core = "0.3"
-futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
-mainline = { version = "6", optional = true }
-thiserror = { workspace = true }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], optional = true }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
+futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
+futures-core = "0.3"
+hellas-pb.workspace = true
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optional = true }
+mainline = { version = "6", optional = true }
 serde = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true, optional = true }
+thiserror = { workspace = true }
 tokenizers = { version = "0.21", default-features = false, features = ["progressbar", "fancy-regex"], optional = true }
-hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optional = true }
-
-[target.'cfg(not(any(target_env = "musl", target_os = "windows")))'.dependencies]
-tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = ["onig", "esaxx_fast"], optional = true }
+tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 
 [dev-dependencies]
 tokio.workspace = true

From f47d05f4ce3ec3fe31865b8d1ffab2aab685a3a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 00:54:31 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 102/105] refactor: box large enum variants flagged by clippy
MIME-Version: 1.0
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit

EnqueueError / StartExecutionError now wrap ExecuteJob in Box (was
~232 bytes inline). PreparedRoute / OpaquePreparedRoute box the
RemoteDirect variant which held a ~1KB RemoteExecution. The remaining
variant-size disparity in the route enums is annotated with
`#[allow(clippy::large_enum_variant)]` — the variants are heterogeneous
by nature and the enum lives only briefly during execution setup.
---
 crates/cli/src/execution.rs                     | 17 +++++++++++------
 crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs |  6 +++---
 crates/executor/src/worker.rs                   |  8 ++++----
 3 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
index c25cd56..89ebc42 100644
--- a/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/cli/src/execution.rs
@@ -561,6 +561,10 @@ async fn drain_to_outcome(
 // PreparedRoute — Local | RemoteDirect | RemoteDiscovery
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+// `RemoteDirect` is boxed; `RemoteDiscovery` carries the full quote request and
+// stays sizeable. The variant is short-lived (one per execution setup), so the
+// remaining disparity isn't worth more boxing.
+#[allow(clippy::large_enum_variant)]
 enum PreparedRoute {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local {
@@ -568,7 +572,7 @@ enum PreparedRoute {
         request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
         provenance: ExecutionProvenance,
     },
-    RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution),
+    RemoteDirect(Box<RemoteExecution>),
     RemoteDiscovery {
         quote_req: QuotePreparedTextRequest,
         retries: usize,
@@ -623,9 +627,9 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
                 let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
                 let quote = quote_remote_target(quote_req, &endpoint, target).await?;
-                Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
+                Ok(Self::RemoteDirect(Box::new(RemoteExecution::from_quoted(
                     endpoint, quote,
-                )))
+                ))))
             }
             ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => Ok(Self::RemoteDiscovery {
                 quote_req: quote_req.clone(),
@@ -653,6 +657,7 @@ impl PreparedRoute {
     }
 }
 
+#[allow(clippy::large_enum_variant)] // see PreparedRoute
 enum OpaquePreparedRoute {
     #[cfg(feature = "hellas-executor")]
     Local {
@@ -660,7 +665,7 @@ enum OpaquePreparedRoute {
         request: PbOpaqueRequest,
         request_commitment: Vec<u8>,
     },
-    RemoteDirect(OpaqueRemoteExecution),
+    RemoteDirect(Box<OpaqueRemoteExecution>),
     RemoteDiscovery {
         request: PbOpaqueRequest,
         retries: usize,
@@ -690,9 +695,9 @@ async fn prepare_opaque_route(
         ExecutionRoute::RemoteDirect(target) => {
             let endpoint = bind_remote_endpoint(runtime.secret_key.as_ref()).await?;
             let quote = quote_opaque_remote_target(request, &endpoint, target).await?;
-            Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(
+            Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::RemoteDirect(Box::new(
                 OpaqueRemoteExecution::from_quoted(endpoint, request.clone(), quote),
-            ))
+            )))
         }
         ExecutionRoute::RemoteDiscovery { retries } => Ok(OpaquePreparedRoute::RemoteDiscovery {
             request: request.clone(),
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
index 5c4d49a..9afacea 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/executor/actor/execution.rs
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ impl Executor {
                                 capacity: self.queue_capacity,
                             });
                         }
-                        self.pending_executions.push_back(job);
+                        self.pending_executions.push_back(*job);
                         true
                     }
                     Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => return Err(ExecutorError::ChannelClosed),
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ impl Executor {
             match self.try_start_execution(job) {
                 Ok(()) => return,
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Busy(job)) => {
-                    self.pending_executions.push_front(job);
+                    self.pending_executions.push_front(*job);
                     return;
                 }
                 Err(StartExecutionError::Closed) => {
@@ -273,6 +273,6 @@ fn format_request_commitment(bytes: &[u8]) -> String {
 }
 
 enum StartExecutionError {
-    Busy(ExecuteJob),
+    Busy(Box<ExecuteJob>),
     Closed,
 }
diff --git a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
index e321772..38ab77e 100644
--- a/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
+++ b/crates/executor/src/worker.rs
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@ pub(crate) struct ExecuteWorker {
 }
 
 pub(crate) enum EnqueueError {
-    Busy(ExecuteJob),
-    Stopped(ExecuteJob),
+    Busy(Box<ExecuteJob>),
+    Stopped(Box<ExecuteJob>),
 }
 
 pub(crate) struct ExecuteJob {
@@ -84,8 +84,8 @@ impl ExecuteWorker {
     pub(crate) fn try_enqueue(&self, job: ExecuteJob) -> Result<(), EnqueueError> {
         match self.tx.try_send(job) {
             Ok(()) => Ok(()),
-            Err(TrySendError::Full(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Busy(job)),
-            Err(TrySendError::Disconnected(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(job)),
+            Err(TrySendError::Full(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Busy(Box::new(job))),
+            Err(TrySendError::Disconnected(job)) => Err(EnqueueError::Stopped(Box::new(job))),
         }
     }
 }

From 9ff839fcfb45ada05c4888ee79fab4d57f4cf246 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 01:49:06 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 103/105] ci: add extended build matrix after quick gate

After `CI passed`, on push only, build the slow targets in parallel:

  static-x86_64   cross.x86_64-linux-musl.cli
  static-aarch64  cross.aarch64-linux-musl.cli
  docker-cpu      default cpu image
  docker-cuda     alias of docker-cuda12-sm89 (new)

Matrix is driven from `.#ci.<sys>.builds` (same data-driven pattern as
`commands`). `Extended builds passed` is a separate gate from
`CI passed` so branch protection can require them independently.
---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml | 54 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 nix/ci.nix               | 10 ++++++++
 nix/default.nix          | 12 ++++++---
 nix/docker.nix           |  3 ++-
 4 files changed, 74 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 8d8b917..92c1a5f 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -71,3 +71,57 @@ jobs:
           test '${{ needs.devshell.result }}' = 'success'
           test '${{ needs.matrix.result }}' = 'success'
           test '${{ needs.check.result }}' = 'success'
+
+  # ─── extended (post-gate) builds ──────────────────────────────────────
+  # Slow targets (static cross-builds, docker images). Push-only so PR
+  # turnaround stays on the quick CI gate alone.
+
+  extended-matrix:
+    if: github.event_name == 'push'
+    needs: ci-passed
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    outputs:
+      matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - id: set-matrix
+        name: Enumerate extended builds
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          matrix="$(
+            nix eval --json '.#ci.x86_64-linux.builds' --apply '
+              builds: {
+                include = builtins.attrValues (
+                  builtins.mapAttrs (name: attr: { inherit name attr; }) builds
+                );
+              }
+            '
+          )"
+          echo "matrix=$matrix" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
+  extended-build:
+    if: github.event_name == 'push'
+    needs: extended-matrix
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    name: build:${{ matrix.name }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.extended-matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: nix build .#${{ matrix.attr }}
+        run: nix build --print-build-logs --no-link '.#packages.x86_64-linux.${{ matrix.attr }}'
+
+  extended-builds-passed:
+    if: always() && github.event_name == 'push'
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    name: Extended builds passed
+    needs:
+      - extended-matrix
+      - extended-build
+    steps:
+      - name: Require extended-matrix + all builds succeeded
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          test '${{ needs.extended-matrix.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.extended-build.result }}' = 'success'
diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index 050995d..71b6953 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -97,10 +97,20 @@
           else lib.attrNames (lib.filterAttrs (_: c: c ? fix) allChecks)
         );
     };
+  # Extended (post-gate) builds run only on push. Each value is an attribute
+  # path under `packages.<system>` consumed by the GitHub Actions matrix as
+  # `nix build .#packages.<system>.<attr>`.
+  ciBuilds = {
+    static-x86_64 = "cross.x86_64-linux-musl.cli";
+    static-aarch64 = "cross.aarch64-linux-musl.cli";
+    docker-cpu = "docker-cpu";
+    docker-cuda = "docker-cuda";
+  };
 in {
   # Flat { name → command } exposed to the CI matrix. Keep this stable;
   # adding a key here adds a CI job (no workflow edit needed).
   commands = lib.mapAttrs (_: c: c.check) ciChecks;
+  builds = ciBuilds;
   checkAll = mkRunner "check";
   fixAll = mkRunner "fix";
 }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index 2cfb46b..d4c9178 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -153,7 +153,10 @@
     };
   in {
     packages =
-      {cli-candle-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;}
+      {
+        cli-candle-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;
+        docker-cuda = docker.defaultCudaImage;
+      }
       // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value) docker.dockerImages
       // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-candle-cuda-${name}" value) docker.cudaCliPackages;
 
@@ -208,9 +211,10 @@ in {
     }
     // (linuxOutputs.devShells or {});
 
-  # Data exposed for the GitHub Actions matrix. `nix eval .#ci.<system>.commands`
-  # returns { name → command } drawn from nix/ci.nix.
-  ci = {inherit (ci) commands;};
+  # Data exposed for the GitHub Actions matrix:
+  #   .commands → { name → cmdString }  (quick CI checks)
+  #   .builds   → { name → attrPath }   (extended post-gate builds)
+  ci = {inherit (ci) commands builds;};
 
   # nixosTests are also surfaced under `checks` so `nix flake check` runs them.
   checks = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index ba3b64b..f69d313 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -163,7 +163,8 @@
   };
   cudaCliPackages = lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.cli) cudaImages;
   defaultCudaCli = defaultCuda.cli;
+  defaultCudaImage = defaultCuda.image;
 in {
   defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
-  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaCliPackages defaultCudaCli;
+  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaCliPackages defaultCudaCli defaultCudaImage;
 }

From ea7b8f56aece83153dce9108e5af8bc0c6cda457 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:43 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 104/105] ci: re-trigger extended builds (post-zvol-migration
 verification)


From 2f50145222288764897e0b76a788e86a0e1e406f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: georgewhewell <georgerw@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:22 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 105/105] ci: extend check matrix

---
 .github/workflows/ci.yml     | 133 ++++++---
 Cargo.toml                   |  39 ++-
 crates/cli/Cargo.toml        |  51 ++--
 crates/executor/Cargo.toml   |  15 +-
 crates/rpc/Cargo.toml        |  64 +++--
 flake.nix                    |  70 ++---
 nix/ci.nix                   | 161 +++++------
 nix/default.nix              | 327 ++++++++++++++--------
 nix/docker.nix               | 215 +++++++++------
 nix/lib/default.nix          |  16 ++
 nix/lib/hf.nix               |  72 +++++
 nix/modules/hellas.nix       | 332 +++++++++++++----------
 nix/modules/home-manager.nix |  48 ++--
 nix/modules/nixos.nix        |  29 +-
 nix/package.nix              |  83 +++---
 nix/tests/basic.nix          |  29 ++
 nix/tests/default.nix        | 513 +----------------------------------
 nix/tests/e2e.nix            | 504 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 nix/tests/huggingface.nix    |  65 -----
 nix/workflow.nix             |  24 --
 20 files changed, 1571 insertions(+), 1219 deletions(-)
 create mode 100644 nix/lib/default.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/lib/hf.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/tests/basic.nix
 create mode 100644 nix/tests/e2e.nix
 delete mode 100644 nix/tests/huggingface.nix
 delete mode 100644 nix/workflow.nix

diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 92c1a5f..e53c95a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -1,10 +1,13 @@
 name: CI
 
+# Trigger model:
+#   push (any branch)           → lints only
+#   pull_request                → lints + build-smoke + e2e
+#   push to default branch      → lints + build-full (TODO)
+#   workflow_dispatch (release) → push artifacts (TODO)
 on:
   pull_request:
   push:
-    branches:
-      - grw/feat/aiter
 
 permissions:
   contents: read
@@ -21,7 +24,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Build dev shell
         run: nix develop --command true
 
-  matrix:
+  lints-matrix:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     outputs:
       matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
@@ -32,60 +35,57 @@ jobs:
         run: |
           set -Eeu
           matrix="$(
-            nix eval --json '.#ci.x86_64-linux.commands' --apply '
-              cmds: {
-                include = builtins.attrValues (
-                  builtins.mapAttrs (name: cmd: { inherit name cmd; }) cmds
-                );
-              }
+            nix eval --json '.#ci.x86_64-linux.checks' --apply '
+              cs: { include = map (name: { inherit name; }) (builtins.attrNames cs); }
             '
           )"
           echo "matrix=$matrix" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
 
-  check:
+  lints:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
-    name: ${{ matrix.name }}
+    name: lint:${{ matrix.name }}
     needs:
       - devshell
-      - matrix
+      - lints-matrix
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
-      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
+      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.lints-matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-      - name: ${{ matrix.cmd }}
-        run: nix develop --command bash -c '${{ matrix.cmd }}'
+      - name: nix run .#check-${{ matrix.name }}
+        run: nix run '.#check-${{ matrix.name }}'
 
-  ci-passed:
+  lints-passed:
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     if: always()
-    name: CI passed
+    name: Lints passed
     needs:
       - devshell
-      - matrix
-      - check
+      - lints-matrix
+      - lints
     steps:
-      - name: Require devshell + matrix + all checks succeeded
+      - name: Require devshell + lints-matrix + all lints succeeded
         run: |
           set -Eeu
           test '${{ needs.devshell.result }}' = 'success'
-          test '${{ needs.matrix.result }}' = 'success'
-          test '${{ needs.check.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.lints-matrix.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.lints.result }}' = 'success'
 
-  # ─── extended (post-gate) builds ──────────────────────────────────────
-  # Slow targets (static cross-builds, docker images). Push-only so PR
-  # turnaround stays on the quick CI gate alone.
+  # ─── build-smoke (PR only) ──────────────────────────────────────────────
+  # Slow native + cross builds gated to PRs. The native builds run cargo test
+  # as part of buildRustPackage (`doCheck = true` by default), so this stage
+  # also covers test execution.
 
-  extended-matrix:
-    if: github.event_name == 'push'
-    needs: ci-passed
+  build-smoke-matrix:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    needs: lints-passed
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     outputs:
       matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - id: set-matrix
-        name: Enumerate extended builds
+        name: Enumerate smoke builds
         run: |
           set -Eeu
           matrix="$(
@@ -99,29 +99,80 @@ jobs:
           )"
           echo "matrix=$matrix" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
 
-  extended-build:
-    if: github.event_name == 'push'
-    needs: extended-matrix
+  build-smoke:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    needs: build-smoke-matrix
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
     name: build:${{ matrix.name }}
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
-      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.extended-matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
+      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.build-smoke-matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
       - name: nix build .#${{ matrix.attr }}
         run: nix build --print-build-logs --no-link '.#packages.x86_64-linux.${{ matrix.attr }}'
 
-  extended-builds-passed:
-    if: always() && github.event_name == 'push'
+  build-smoke-passed:
+    if: always() && github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    name: Build smoke passed
+    needs:
+      - build-smoke-matrix
+      - build-smoke
+    steps:
+      - name: Require build-smoke-matrix + all smoke builds succeeded
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          test '${{ needs.build-smoke-matrix.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.build-smoke.result }}' = 'success'
+
+  # ─── e2e (PR only) ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+  # nixosTests run in QEMU VMs. They depend on the same package derivations
+  # the build-smoke stage built, so this stage reuses them via the nix store
+  # — no rebuilds.
+
+  e2e-matrix:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    needs: build-smoke-passed
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    outputs:
+      matrix: ${{ steps.set-matrix.outputs.matrix }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - id: set-matrix
+        name: Enumerate nixosTests
+        run: |
+          set -Eeu
+          matrix="$(
+            nix eval --json '.#nixosTests.x86_64-linux' --apply '
+              tests: { include = map (name: { inherit name; }) (builtins.attrNames tests); }
+            '
+          )"
+          echo "matrix=$matrix" >> "$GITHUB_OUTPUT"
+
+  e2e:
+    if: github.event_name == 'pull_request'
+    needs: e2e-matrix
+    runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
+    name: e2e:${{ matrix.name }}
+    strategy:
+      fail-fast: false
+      matrix: ${{ fromJSON(needs.e2e-matrix.outputs.matrix) }}
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - name: nix build .#nixosTests.x86_64-linux.${{ matrix.name }}
+        run: nix build --print-build-logs --no-link '.#nixosTests.x86_64-linux.${{ matrix.name }}'
+
+  e2e-passed:
+    if: always() && github.event_name == 'pull_request'
     runs-on: [self-hosted, shared]
-    name: Extended builds passed
+    name: E2E passed
     needs:
-      - extended-matrix
-      - extended-build
+      - e2e-matrix
+      - e2e
     steps:
-      - name: Require extended-matrix + all builds succeeded
+      - name: Require e2e-matrix + all e2e succeeded
         run: |
           set -Eeu
-          test '${{ needs.extended-matrix.result }}' = 'success'
-          test '${{ needs.extended-build.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.e2e-matrix.result }}' = 'success'
+          test '${{ needs.e2e.result }}' = 'success'
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
index 6c5b0c8..59aaa04 100644
--- a/Cargo.toml
+++ b/Cargo.toml
@@ -1,5 +1,11 @@
 [workspace]
-members = ["crates/cli", "crates/core", "crates/executor", "crates/pb", "crates/rpc"]
+members = [
+  "crates/cli",
+  "crates/core",
+  "crates/executor",
+  "crates/pb",
+  "crates/rpc",
+]
 default-members = ["crates/cli"]
 resolver = "2"
 
@@ -13,7 +19,9 @@ documentation = "https://docs.rs"
 [workspace.dependencies]
 base64 = "0.22"
 blake3 = "1"
-catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false, features = ["serde"] }
+catgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false, features = [
+  "serde",
+] }
 catgrad-llm = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
 catnix = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
 chatgrad = { git = "https://github.com/georgewhewell/catgrad", branch = "grw/feat/chat-types-on-chatgrad", default-features = false }
@@ -29,19 +37,38 @@ hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 iroh-blobs = { version = "0.100", default-features = false }
 k256 = { version = "0.13", features = ["ecdsa"] }
 opentelemetry = "0.31"
-opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = ["http-proto", "trace", "reqwest-blocking-client", "reqwest-rustls-webpki-roots"] }
+opentelemetry-otlp = { version = "0.31", default-features = false, features = [
+  "http-proto",
+  "trace",
+  "reqwest-blocking-client",
+  "reqwest-rustls-webpki-roots",
+] }
 opentelemetry_sdk = { version = "0.31", features = ["rt-tokio"] }
-reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = ["rustls", "webpki-roots"] }
+reqwest = { version = "0.13", default-features = false, features = [
+  "rustls",
+  "webpki-roots",
+] }
 rustls-webpki = "0.103.9"
 serde = { version = "1", features = ["derive"] }
 serde_bytes = "0.11"
 serde_ipld_dagcbor = "=0.6.4"
 serde_json = "1"
 thiserror = "2"
-tokio = { version = "1", features = ["rt-multi-thread", "macros", "signal", "sync", "time", "process"] }
+tokio = { version = "1", features = [
+  "rt-multi-thread",
+  "macros",
+  "signal",
+  "sync",
+  "time",
+  "process",
+] }
 tokio-stream = { version = "0.1", features = ["sync"] }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", features = ["gzip"] }
-tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9.2", default-features = false, features = ["tls-ring", "portmapper", "fast-apple-datapath"] }
+tonic-iroh-transport = { version = "0.9.2", default-features = false, features = [
+  "tls-ring",
+  "portmapper",
+  "fast-apple-datapath",
+] }
 tracing = "0.1"
 tracing-opentelemetry = "0.32"
 tracing-subscriber = { version = "0.3", features = ["env-filter"] }
diff --git a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
index e8757f9..3bcdfe2 100644
--- a/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/cli/Cargo.toml
@@ -14,10 +14,10 @@ default = []
 # RPC/transport server bits. Source code gates on the implicit `hellas-executor`
 # feature that cargo creates from the optional dep (no `dep:` prefix used).
 candle = [
-    "hellas-executor/candle",
-    "hellas-pb/server",
-    "hellas-rpc/server",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/server",
+  "hellas-executor/candle",
+  "hellas-pb/server",
+  "hellas-rpc/server",
+  "tonic-iroh-transport/server",
 ]
 candle-cuda = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-cuda"]
 candle-metal = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
@@ -27,14 +27,14 @@ candle-metal = ["candle", "hellas-executor/candle-metal"]
 # `execution.rs` / `serve/node.rs` collapse to identity, and iroh's metrics
 # module is not built.
 otel = [
-    "dep:opentelemetry",
-    "dep:opentelemetry_sdk",
-    "dep:opentelemetry-otlp",
-    "dep:tracing-opentelemetry",
-    "dep:reqwest",
-    "dep:iroh-metrics",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/otel",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/metrics",
+  "dep:opentelemetry",
+  "dep:opentelemetry_sdk",
+  "dep:opentelemetry-otlp",
+  "dep:tracing-opentelemetry",
+  "dep:reqwest",
+  "dep:iroh-metrics",
+  "tonic-iroh-transport/otel",
+  "tonic-iroh-transport/metrics",
 ]
 
 [target.'cfg(unix)'.dependencies]
@@ -53,14 +53,23 @@ clap = { version = "4", features = ["derive"] }
 futures = "0.3"
 hellas-core.workspace = true
 hellas-executor = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
-hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "swarm", "client"] }
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = [
+  "hellas",
+  "symbolic",
+  "opaque",
+  "courtesy",
+  "swarm",
+  "client",
+] }
 hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
-    "node",
-    "client",
-    "compression",
-    "discovery",
+  "node",
+  "client",
+  "compression",
+  "discovery",
 ] }
-iroh-metrics = { version = "0.38", default-features = false, features = ["metrics"], optional = true }
+iroh-metrics = { version = "0.38", default-features = false, features = [
+  "metrics",
+], optional = true }
 minijinja = "2"
 minijinja-contrib = { version = "2", features = ["pycompat"] }
 opentelemetry = { workspace = true, optional = true }
@@ -77,9 +86,9 @@ tokio.workspace = true
 tokio-stream = { workspace = true }
 tonic = { workspace = true }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
-    "client",
-    "discovery-mdns",
-    "discovery-dht",
+  "client",
+  "discovery-mdns",
+  "discovery-dht",
 ] }
 tower = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["util"] }
 tracing.workspace = true
diff --git a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
index 0751d32..12160b4 100644
--- a/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/executor/Cargo.toml
@@ -22,8 +22,19 @@ catnix.workspace = true
 chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false }
 half = { workspace = true }
 hellas-core.workspace = true
-hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = ["hellas", "symbolic", "opaque", "courtesy", "server"] }
-hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = ["server", "client", "compression", "node"] }
+hellas-pb = { workspace = true, features = [
+  "hellas",
+  "symbolic",
+  "opaque",
+  "courtesy",
+  "server",
+] }
+hellas-rpc = { workspace = true, features = [
+  "server",
+  "client",
+  "compression",
+  "node",
+] }
 hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"] }
 iroh-blobs = { workspace = true, features = ["fs-store"] }
 prometheus-client = "0.24"
diff --git a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
index 32e8ad0..1cadf9b 100644
--- a/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
+++ b/crates/rpc/Cargo.toml
@@ -11,52 +11,62 @@ documentation.workspace = true
 default = []
 compression = ["tonic/gzip", "tonic/zstd"]
 client = [
-    "tonic/channel",
-    "hellas-pb/client",
-    "hellas-pb/hellas",
-    "hellas-pb/symbolic",
-    "hellas-pb/opaque",
-    "hellas-pb/courtesy",
+  "tonic/channel",
+  "hellas-pb/client",
+  "hellas-pb/hellas",
+  "hellas-pb/symbolic",
+  "hellas-pb/opaque",
+  "hellas-pb/courtesy",
 ]
 discovery = [
-    "client",
-    "dep:futures",
-    "dep:mainline",
-    "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
-    "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
+  "client",
+  "dep:futures",
+  "dep:mainline",
+  "dep:tonic-iroh-transport",
+  "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-mdns",
+  "tonic-iroh-transport/discovery-dht",
 ]
 server = ["tonic/server", "hellas-pb/server"]
 node = [
-    "dep:catgrad",
-    "dep:catgrad-llm",
-    "dep:chatgrad",
-    "hellas-pb/hellas",
-    "hellas-pb/symbolic",
-    "hellas-pb/opaque",
-    "hellas-pb/courtesy",
-    "dep:serde",
-    "dep:serde_json",
-    "dep:tokenizers",
-    "dep:hf-hub",
+  "dep:catgrad",
+  "dep:catgrad-llm",
+  "dep:chatgrad",
+  "hellas-pb/hellas",
+  "hellas-pb/symbolic",
+  "hellas-pb/opaque",
+  "hellas-pb/courtesy",
+  "dep:serde",
+  "dep:serde_json",
+  "dep:tokenizers",
+  "dep:hf-hub",
 ]
 
 [target.'cfg(not(any(target_env = "musl", target_os = "windows")))'.dependencies]
-tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = ["onig", "esaxx_fast"], optional = true }
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", features = [
+  "onig",
+  "esaxx_fast",
+], optional = true }
 
 [dependencies]
-catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = ["serde"], optional = true }
+catgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, features = [
+  "serde",
+], optional = true }
 catgrad-llm = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 chatgrad = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 futures = { version = "0.3", optional = true }
 futures-core = "0.3"
 hellas-pb.workspace = true
-hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = ["ureq"], optional = true }
+hf-hub = { version = "0.5", default-features = false, features = [
+  "ureq",
+], optional = true }
 mainline = { version = "6", optional = true }
 serde = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 serde_json = { workspace = true, optional = true }
 thiserror = { workspace = true }
-tokenizers = { version = "0.21", default-features = false, features = ["progressbar", "fancy-regex"], optional = true }
+tokenizers = { version = "0.21", default-features = false, features = [
+  "progressbar",
+  "fancy-regex",
+], optional = true }
 tonic = { version = "0.14", default-features = false, features = ["codegen"] }
 tonic-iroh-transport = { workspace = true, default-features = false, optional = true }
 
diff --git a/flake.nix b/flake.nix
index 1bbf190..2d0cc61 100644
--- a/flake.nix
+++ b/flake.nix
@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@
   # users — nix will prompt to accept on first use (or auto-accept with
   # `--accept-flake-config`).
   nixConfig = {
-    extra-experimental-features = ["ca-derivations"];
-    extra-substituters = ["https://cache.hellas.ai"];
-    extra-trusted-public-keys = ["cache.hellas.ai-1:PYolh95U/Ms5fKE+NQTcNZUHyEv4QikaNocg9I9iy0g="];
+    extra-experimental-features = [ "ca-derivations" ];
+    extra-substituters = [ "https://cache.hellas.ai" ];
+    extra-trusted-public-keys = [ "cache.hellas.ai-1:PYolh95U/Ms5fKE+NQTcNZUHyEv4QikaNocg9I9iy0g=" ];
   };
 
   inputs = {
@@ -21,20 +21,22 @@
     };
   };
 
-  outputs = {
-    self,
-    nixpkgs,
-    rust-overlay,
-    catgrad,
-  }: let
-    systems = [
-      "x86_64-linux"
-      "aarch64-linux"
-      "aarch64-darwin"
-    ];
-    forAllSystems = nixpkgs.lib.genAttrs systems;
-    perSystem = forAllSystems (
-      system:
+  outputs =
+    {
+      self,
+      nixpkgs,
+      rust-overlay,
+      catgrad,
+    }:
+    let
+      systems = [
+        "x86_64-linux"
+        "aarch64-linux"
+        "aarch64-darwin"
+      ];
+      forAllSystems = nixpkgs.lib.genAttrs systems;
+      perSystem = forAllSystems (
+        system:
         import ./nix {
           inherit
             self
@@ -44,23 +46,25 @@
             catgrad
             ;
         }
-    );
-  in {
-    packages = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.packages);
-    apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
-    devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
-    checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
-    nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
-    ci = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.ci);
+      );
+    in
+    {
+      packages = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.packages);
+      apps = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.apps);
+      devShells = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.devShells);
+      checks = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.checks);
+      nixosTests = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.nixosTests);
+      ci = forAllSystems (system: perSystem.${system}.ci);
 
-    overlays.default = final: _prev: {
-      hellas = self.packages.${final.system};
-    };
+      overlays.default = final: _prev: {
+        hellas = self.packages.${final.system};
+        hellasLib = import ./nix/lib { pkgs = final; };
+      };
 
-    nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
-    nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
+      nixosModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/nixos.nix { inherit self; };
+      nixosModules.default = self.nixosModules.hellas;
 
-    homeManagerModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/home-manager.nix {inherit self;};
-    homeManagerModules.default = self.homeManagerModules.hellas;
-  };
+      homeManagerModules.hellas = import ./nix/modules/home-manager.nix { inherit self; };
+      homeManagerModules.default = self.homeManagerModules.hellas;
+    };
 }
diff --git a/nix/ci.nix b/nix/ci.nix
index 71b6953..0607be2 100644
--- a/nix/ci.nix
+++ b/nix/ci.nix
@@ -2,35 +2,66 @@
   pkgs,
   lib,
   rustToolchain,
-}: let
-  # Single source of truth for CI lint/test commands. Each entry has:
-  #   check — read-only verification command (run by CI, `nix run .#check`)
-  #   fix   — optional auto-apply variant (run by `nix run .#fix`)
-  # `nix eval .#ci.<system>.commands` returns { name → check } and is
-  # what the GitHub Actions matrix enumerates.
-  ciChecks = {
-    fmt = {
-      check = "cargo fmt --all -- --check";
-      fix = "cargo fmt --all";
-    };
-    clippy = {
-      check = "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings";
-      fix = "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets --fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged";
-    };
-    sort = {
-      check = "cargo-sort --workspace --check";
-      fix = "cargo-sort --workspace";
-    };
-    test = {
-      check = "cargo test --workspace";
+  workspaceNativeBuildInputs,
+}:
+let
+  mk =
+    name: cmd: inputs:
+    pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+      inherit name;
+      text = ''
+        export PATH="${lib.makeBinPath inputs}"
+        ${cmd}
+      '';
     };
+
+  cargoEnv =
+    toolchain:
+    [
+      toolchain
+      pkgs.stdenv.cc
+    ]
+    ++ workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
+
+  # CI-gating checks. These surface as `apps.<sys>.check-<name>` and run in
+  # the GitHub Actions matrix.
+  checks = {
+    fmt = mk "check-fmt" "cargo fmt --all -- --check" [ rustToolchain ];
+    clippy = mk "check-clippy" "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets -- -D warnings" (
+      cargoEnv rustToolchain
+    );
+    sort = mk "check-sort" "cargo-sort --workspace --check" [ pkgs.cargo-sort ];
+    taplo = mk "check-taplo" "taplo fmt --check '*.toml' 'crates/**/Cargo.toml'" [ pkgs.taplo ];
+    buf = mk "check-buf" "buf lint" [ pkgs.buf ];
+    deadnix = mk "check-deadnix" ''
+      shopt -s globstar
+      deadnix --fail flake.nix nix/**/*.nix
+    '' [ pkgs.deadnix ];
+    statix = mk "check-statix" "statix check ." [ pkgs.statix ];
+    nixfmt = mk "check-nixfmt" ''
+      shopt -s globstar
+      nixfmt --check flake.nix nix/**/*.nix
+    '' [ pkgs.nixfmt-rfc-style ];
+    flake-check = mk "check-flake-check" "nix flake check --no-build" [ pkgs.nix ];
+    wasm-rpc = mk "check-wasm-rpc" "cargo check -p hellas-rpc --target wasm32-unknown-unknown" (
+      cargoEnv (rustToolchain.override { targets = [ "wasm32-unknown-unknown" ]; })
+    );
+  };
+
+  # Auto-fix variants. Not all checks have one (e.g. test, wasm-rpc).
+  fixes = {
+    fmt = mk "fix-fmt" "cargo fmt --all" [ rustToolchain ];
+    clippy =
+      mk "fix-clippy" "cargo clippy --workspace --all-targets --fix --allow-dirty --allow-staged"
+        (cargoEnv rustToolchain);
+    sort = mk "fix-sort" "cargo-sort --workspace" [ pkgs.cargo-sort ];
   };
 
-  # Heuristic checks — included in `nix run .#check` for dev runs but
-  # kept out of CI (false positives when an upstream dep ships a major).
-  devOnlyChecks = {
-    outdated = {
-      check = ''
+  # Heuristic — noisy enough to keep out of CI. Surfaced only via
+  # `nix run .#check` for occasional dev use.
+  outdatedCheck =
+    mk "check-outdated"
+      ''
         report="$(cargo outdated --workspace --root-deps-only --format json)"
         breaking_updates="$(
           echo "$report" | jq -r '
@@ -52,65 +83,41 @@
           exit 1
         fi
         echo "No semver-breaking root dependency updates detected."
-      '';
-    };
-  };
+      ''
+      (
+        with pkgs;
+        [
+          rustToolchain
+          cargo-outdated
+          jq
+        ]
+      );
 
-  allChecks = ciChecks // devOnlyChecks;
-
-  # All-runner used by `nix run .#check` / `nix run .#fix`. Carries its
-  # own toolchain so it works outside the dev shell.
-  mkRunner = mode:
+  # `nix run .#check` runs every gating check plus outdated.
+  # `nix run .#fix`   runs the auto-fix variants.
+  mkAggregate =
+    name: pkgList:
     pkgs.writeShellApplication {
-      name = "hellas-${mode}-all";
-      runtimeInputs = with pkgs; [
-        git
-        coreutils
-        rustToolchain
-        stdenv.cc
-        pkg-config
-        protobuf
-        cargo-sort
-        cargo-outdated
-        jq
-      ];
-      text =
-        ''
-          set -euo pipefail
-          cd "$(git rev-parse --show-toplevel)"
-        ''
-        + lib.concatMapStrings (
-          name: let
-            c = allChecks.${name};
-          in ''
-
-            echo "== ${mode}-${name}"
-            ${
-              if mode == "check"
-              then c.check
-              else c.fix
-            }
-          ''
-        ) (
-          if mode == "check"
-          then lib.attrNames allChecks
-          else lib.attrNames (lib.filterAttrs (_: c: c ? fix) allChecks)
-        );
+      inherit name;
+      text = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" lib.getExe pkgList;
     };
+
   # Extended (post-gate) builds run only on push. Each value is an attribute
   # path under `packages.<system>` consumed by the GitHub Actions matrix as
   # `nix build .#packages.<system>.<attr>`.
   ciBuilds = {
-    static-x86_64 = "cross.x86_64-linux-musl.cli";
-    static-aarch64 = "cross.aarch64-linux-musl.cli";
-    docker-cpu = "docker-cpu";
+    cli = "cli";
+    cli-candle = "cli-candle";
+    static-x86_64 = "cross-x86_64-linux-musl-cli";
+    static-aarch64 = "cross-aarch64-linux-musl-cli";
+    static-windows = "cross-x86_64-windows-cli";
     docker-cuda = "docker-cuda";
+    hellas-rpc-wasm = "hellas-rpc-wasm";
   };
-in {
-  # Flat { name → command } exposed to the CI matrix. Keep this stable;
-  # adding a key here adds a CI job (no workflow edit needed).
-  commands = lib.mapAttrs (_: c: c.check) ciChecks;
+in
+{
+  inherit checks fixes;
   builds = ciBuilds;
-  checkAll = mkRunner "check";
-  fixAll = mkRunner "fix";
+  checkAll = mkAggregate "check-all" ((lib.attrValues checks) ++ [ outdatedCheck ]);
+  fixAll = mkAggregate "fix-all" (lib.attrValues fixes);
 }
diff --git a/nix/default.nix b/nix/default.nix
index d4c9178..19387cc 100644
--- a/nix/default.nix
+++ b/nix/default.nix
@@ -4,15 +4,21 @@
   nixpkgs,
   rust-overlay,
   catgrad,
-}: let
+}:
+let
   nativePkg = import ./package.nix {
-    inherit self system nixpkgs rust-overlay;
+    inherit
+      self
+      system
+      nixpkgs
+      rust-overlay
+      ;
   };
-  inherit
-    (nativePkg)
+  inherit (nativePkg)
     pkgs
     lib
     rustToolchain
+    workspaceNativeBuildInputs
     ;
 
   # Template for the pi provider extension. Substituted by piShim at runtime.
@@ -35,26 +41,62 @@
     }
   '';
 
-  # Internal shim that runs as the gateway-wrapped child for pi: reads the
-  # gateway base URL from env (set by `gateway --wrap`), writes a one-shot
-  # extension to a tempfile, exec's pi against it. Never in PATH; hellas-run
-  # substitutes `pi` → this store path.
-  piShim = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-pi-shim" ''
-    set -eu
-    model="''${HELLAS_MODEL:-Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B}"
-    api="''${HELLAS_API:-anthropic-messages}"
-    case "$api" in
-      anthropic-messages) base="''${ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL:?ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
-      openai-completions) base="''${OPENAI_BASE_URL:?OPENAI_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
-      *) echo "hellas-pi-shim: unsupported HELLAS_API='$api'" >&2; exit 2 ;;
-    esac
-    ext=$(mktemp --suffix=.js -t hellas-pi-XXXXXX)
-    sed -e "s|@@BASE@@|$base|g" -e "s|@@API@@|$api|g" -e "s|@@MODEL@@|$model|g" \
-      ${piExtensionTemplate} > "$ext"
-    export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=unused OPENAI_API_KEY=unused
-    exec ${pkgs.pi-coding-agent}/bin/pi -e "$ext" --provider hellas --model "$model" "$@"
+  # Wrapper for running pi behind `hellas-cli gateway --wrap`. It reads the
+  # gateway base URL from env (set by `--wrap`), writes a one-shot provider
+  # extension, then execs pi against that provider.
+  piShim = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
+    name = "hellas-pi-shim";
+    runtimeInputs = [
+      pkgs.coreutils
+      pkgs.gnused
+    ];
+    text = ''
+      set -eu
+      model="''${HELLAS_MODEL:-Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B}"
+      api="''${HELLAS_API:-anthropic-messages}"
+      case "$api" in
+        anthropic-messages) base="''${ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL:?ANTHROPIC_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
+        openai-completions) base="''${OPENAI_BASE_URL:?OPENAI_BASE_URL not set}" ;;
+        *) echo "hellas-pi-shim: unsupported HELLAS_API='$api'" >&2; exit 2 ;;
+      esac
+      ext=$(mktemp --suffix=.js -t hellas-pi-XXXXXX)
+      sed -e "s|@@BASE@@|$base|g" -e "s|@@API@@|$api|g" -e "s|@@MODEL@@|$model|g" \
+        ${piExtensionTemplate} > "$ext"
+      export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=unused OPENAI_API_KEY=unused
+      exec ${pkgs.pi-coding-agent}/bin/pi -e "$ext" --provider hellas --model "$model" "$@"
+    '';
+  };
+
+  piShimPath = pkgs.runCommand "hellas-pi-shim-path" { } ''
+    mkdir -p "$out/bin"
+    ln -s ${piShim}/bin/hellas-pi-shim "$out/bin/pi"
   '';
 
+  mkHellasRun =
+    { gatewayCommand }:
+    pkgs.writeShellScriptBin "hellas-run" ''
+      # Usage:  hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [CMD-ARGS...]
+      # Leading flags (anything starting with `-`) go to `hellas-cli gateway`.
+      # First positional is the wrapped command; the rest are its args.
+      # Use `--flag=value` for gateway options that take a value.
+      set -eu
+      export PATH="${piShimPath}/bin:$PATH"
+      gw=()
+      while [ $# -gt 0 ]; do
+        case "$1" in -*) gw+=("$1"); shift ;; *) break ;; esac
+      done
+      [ $# -gt 0 ] || { echo "usage: hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [args]" >&2; exit 2; }
+      cmd="$1"; shift
+      # `pi` doesn't honor *_BASE_URL env vars — route it through the packaged
+      # shim that runs inside the wrap and registers a hellas provider.
+      case "$(${pkgs.coreutils}/bin/basename "$cmd")" in pi) cmd=${piShim}/bin/hellas-pi-shim ;; esac
+      exec ${gatewayCommand} "''${gw[@]}" --wrap "$cmd" -- "$@"
+    '';
+
+  hellasRunDev = mkHellasRun {
+    gatewayCommand = "cargo run --quiet --features candle --bin hellas-cli -- gateway";
+  };
+
   devShellPackages = with pkgs; [
     rustToolchain
     pkg-config
@@ -69,23 +111,8 @@
     cargo-sort
     skopeo
     pi-coding-agent
-    (pkgs.writeShellScriptBin "hellas-run" ''
-      # Usage:  hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [CMD-ARGS...]
-      # Leading flags (anything starting with `-`) go to `hellas-cli gateway`.
-      # First positional is the wrapped command; the rest are its args.
-      # Use `--flag=value` for gateway options that take a value.
-      set -eu
-      gw=()
-      while [ $# -gt 0 ]; do
-        case "$1" in -*) gw+=("$1"); shift ;; *) break ;; esac
-      done
-      [ $# -gt 0 ] || { echo "usage: hellas-run [--gw-flag=value...] CMD [args]" >&2; exit 2; }
-      cmd="$1"; shift
-      # `pi` doesn't honor *_BASE_URL env vars — route it through an internal
-      # shim that runs inside the wrap and registers a hellas provider.
-      case "$(basename "$cmd")" in pi) cmd=${piShim} ;; esac
-      exec cargo run --quiet --features candle --bin hellas-cli -- gateway "''${gw[@]}" --wrap "$cmd" -- "$@"
-    '')
+    piShim
+    hellasRunDev
   ];
 
   envShellHook = ''
@@ -97,126 +124,196 @@
   '';
 
   ci = import ./ci.nix {
-    inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain;
+    inherit
+      pkgs
+      lib
+      rustToolchain
+      workspaceNativeBuildInputs
+      ;
   };
 
-  hfCaches = import ./tests/huggingface.nix {
-    inherit pkgs lib;
-  };
+  hfCaches = pkgs.hellasLib.hf;
 
-  packagesFor = crossSystem: let
-    pkgSpec = import ./package.nix {
-      inherit self system nixpkgs rust-overlay crossSystem;
-    };
-    hostPlatform = pkgSpec.pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform;
-  in
+  packagesFor =
+    crossSystem:
+    let
+      pkgSpec = import ./package.nix {
+        inherit
+          self
+          system
+          nixpkgs
+          rust-overlay
+          crossSystem
+          ;
+      };
+      inherit (pkgSpec.pkgs.stdenv) hostPlatform;
+    in
     {
       cli = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
-        buildInputs = [];
-        doCheck = false;
+        buildInputs = [ ];
       };
       cli-candle = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
         buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
-        buildFeatures = ["candle"];
-        doCheck = false;
+        buildFeatures = [ "candle" ];
       };
     }
     // lib.optionalAttrs hostPlatform.isDarwin {
       cli-candle-metal = pkgSpec.mkHellasPackage {
         buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
-        buildFeatures = ["candle-metal"];
-        doCheck = false;
+        buildFeatures = [ "candle-metal" ];
       };
     };
 
   crossTargets = {
     "aarch64-linux" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.aarch64-multiplatform;
     "riscv64-linux" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.riscv64;
-    "x86_64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.musl64 // {isStatic = true;};
-    "aarch64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.aarch64-multiplatform-musl // {isStatic = true;};
+    "x86_64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.musl64 // {
+      isStatic = true;
+    };
+    "aarch64-linux-musl" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.aarch64-multiplatform-musl // {
+      isStatic = true;
+    };
     "x86_64-windows" = nixpkgs.lib.systems.examples.mingwW64;
   };
 
   nativePackages = packagesFor null;
-  crossOutputs = lib.mapAttrs (_: spec: packagesFor spec) crossTargets;
+  hellasRun = mkHellasRun {
+    gatewayCommand = "${nativePackages.cli-candle}/bin/hellas-cli gateway";
+  };
+  # Flat `cross-<target>-<name>` packages. Nested `packages.<sys>.cross.<target>.<name>`
+  # violates the flake schema (each entry must be a derivation), which `nix flake check`
+  # rightly flags.
+  crossPackages = lib.concatMapAttrs (
+    tgt: lib.mapAttrs' (name: pkg: lib.nameValuePair "cross-${tgt}-${name}" pkg)
+  ) (lib.mapAttrs (_: packagesFor) crossTargets);
 
-  linuxOutputs = lib.optionalAttrs pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux (let
-    docker = import ./docker.nix {
-      inherit pkgs lib rustToolchain catgrad system;
-      mkHellasPackage = nativePkg.mkHellasPackage;
-      cliCandle = nativePackages.cli-candle;
-    };
+  # Wasm build of hellas-rpc. Native rustToolchain with an additional wasm32
+  # target — not a nix crossSystem (that's for OS-level cross), just a rust
+  # target. Output is whatever cargo produces in
+  # `target/wasm32-unknown-unknown/release/` (rlib today; .wasm if/when the
+  # crate adds `crate-type = ["cdylib"]`).
+  hellasRpcWasm =
+    let
+      wasmRust = rustToolchain.override { targets = [ "wasm32-unknown-unknown" ]; };
+      wasmPlatform = pkgs.makeRustPlatform {
+        rustc = wasmRust;
+        cargo = wasmRust;
+        stdenv = pkgs.clangStdenv;
+      };
+    in
+    wasmPlatform.buildRustPackage (
+      nativePkg.commonArgs
+      // {
+        pname = "hellas-rpc-wasm";
+        cargoBuildFlags = [
+          "-p"
+          "hellas-rpc"
+        ];
+        CARGO_BUILD_TARGET = "wasm32-unknown-unknown";
+        # wasm tests need wasm-bindgen-test infra (deferred). buildRustPackage's
+        # canExecute heuristic doesn't see our CARGO_BUILD_TARGET override, so
+        # without this it'd try to invoke `cargo test` against wasm and fail.
+        doCheck = false;
+      }
+    );
 
-    nixosTests = import ./tests {
-      inherit self pkgs lib;
-      package = nativePackages.cli-candle;
-    };
-  in {
-    packages =
-      {
+  linuxOutputs = lib.optionalAttrs pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isLinux (
+    let
+      docker = import ./docker.nix {
+        inherit
+          pkgs
+          lib
+          rustToolchain
+          catgrad
+          system
+          ;
+        inherit (nativePkg) mkHellasPackage;
+        cliCandle = nativePackages.cli-candle;
+      };
+
+      nixosTests = import ./tests {
+        inherit self pkgs lib;
+        package = nativePackages.cli-candle;
+        inherit hellasRun;
+      };
+    in
+    {
+      packages = {
         cli-candle-cuda = docker.defaultCudaCli;
         docker-cuda = docker.defaultCudaImage;
       }
       // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "docker-${name}" value) docker.dockerImages
-      // lib.mapAttrs' (name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-candle-cuda-${name}" value) docker.cudaCliPackages;
+      // lib.mapAttrs' (
+        name: value: lib.nameValuePair "cli-candle-cuda-${name}" value
+      ) docker.cudaCliPackages;
 
-    apps."docker-push-all" = {
-      type = "app";
-      program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
-    };
+      apps."docker-push-all" = {
+        type = "app";
+        program = "${docker.pushAll}/bin/docker-push-all";
+      };
 
-    devShells.cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
-      packages = devShellPackages;
-      shellHook = envShellHook;
-      nativeBuildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-      buildInputs = docker.defaultCudaEnv.buildInputs;
-      LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
-      inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-    };
+      devShells.cuda = pkgs.mkShell {
+        packages = devShellPackages;
+        shellHook = envShellHook;
+        inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) nativeBuildInputs;
+        inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) buildInputs;
+        inherit (docker.defaultCudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+        LD_LIBRARY_PATH = "${docker.defaultCudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:${docker.defaultCudaEnv.driverLink}/lib";
+      };
 
-    inherit nixosTests;
-  });
-in {
+      inherit nixosTests;
+    }
+  );
+in
+{
   packages =
     nativePackages
+    // crossPackages
     // {
       default = nativePackages.cli;
-      cross = crossOutputs;
       "hf-cache-lfm2-350m" = hfCaches.lfm2_350MCache;
       "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b" = hfCaches.qwen3_0_6BCache;
+      "hellas-pi-shim" = piShim;
+      "hellas-run" = hellasRun;
+      "hellas-rpc-wasm" = hellasRpcWasm;
     }
-    // (linuxOutputs.packages or {});
+    // (linuxOutputs.packages or { });
 
-  apps =
-    {
-      check = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.checkAll}/bin/hellas-check-all";
-        meta.description = "Run all CI checks (sort, fmt, clippy, test, outdated)";
-      };
-      fix = {
-        type = "app";
-        program = "${ci.fixAll}/bin/hellas-fix-all";
-        meta.description = "Apply auto-fixes (fmt, sort, clippy)";
-      };
+  apps = {
+    check = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = lib.getExe ci.checkAll;
+      meta.description = "Run all CI checks (sort, fmt, clippy, test, wasm-rpc, outdated)";
+    };
+    fix = {
+      type = "app";
+      program = lib.getExe ci.fixAll;
+      meta.description = "Apply auto-fixes (fmt, sort, clippy)";
+    };
+  }
+  // (lib.mapAttrs' (
+    name: pkg:
+    lib.nameValuePair "check-${name}" {
+      type = "app";
+      program = lib.getExe pkg;
     }
-    // (linuxOutputs.apps or {});
+  ) ci.checks)
+  // (linuxOutputs.apps or { });
 
-  devShells =
-    {
-      default = pkgs.mkShell {
-        packages = devShellPackages;
-        shellHook = envShellHook;
-      };
-    }
-    // (linuxOutputs.devShells or {});
+  devShells = {
+    default = pkgs.mkShell {
+      packages = devShellPackages;
+      shellHook = envShellHook;
+    };
+  }
+  // (linuxOutputs.devShells or { });
 
   # Data exposed for the GitHub Actions matrix:
-  #   .commands → { name → cmdString }  (quick CI checks)
-  #   .builds   → { name → attrPath }   (extended post-gate builds)
-  ci = {inherit (ci) commands builds;};
+  #   .checks → { name → derivation }  (workflow uses `attrNames`)
+  #   .builds → { name → attrPath }    (extended post-gate builds)
+  ci = { inherit (ci) checks builds; };
 
   # nixosTests are also surfaced under `checks` so `nix flake check` runs them.
-  checks = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
-  nixosTests = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or {};
+  checks = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or { };
+  nixosTests = linuxOutputs.nixosTests or { };
 }
diff --git a/nix/docker.nix b/nix/docker.nix
index f69d313..b87b86c 100644
--- a/nix/docker.nix
+++ b/nix/docker.nix
@@ -6,9 +6,13 @@
   catgrad,
   system,
   cliCandle,
-}: let
+}:
+let
   imageRepository = "ghcr.io/hellas-ai/node";
-  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [stdenv.cc.cc.lib glibc];
+  runtimeCoreLibs = with pkgs; [
+    stdenv.cc.cc.lib
+    glibc
+  ];
 
   # Each variant maps to exactly one CUDA toolkit × SM architecture build.
   # bindgen_cuda compiles kernels for a single --gpu-architecture, so we need
@@ -42,54 +46,71 @@
   ];
   defaultTag = "cuda12-sm89";
 
-  mkCudaEnv = v:
+  mkCudaEnv =
+    v:
     catgrad.lib.${system}.mkCudaEnv {
       cudaPackages = v.cuda;
       cudaCapability = v.sm;
     };
 
-  mkCliRuntime = {
-    name,
-    pkg,
-    sourceBin,
-  }:
-    pkgs.runCommand name {
-      nativeBuildInputs = [pkgs.removeReferencesTo];
-    } ''
-      mkdir -p "$out/bin"
-      cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-      chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-      remove-references-to -t ${rustToolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-      chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
-    '';
+  mkCliRuntime =
+    {
+      name,
+      pkg,
+      sourceBin,
+    }:
+    pkgs.runCommand name
+      {
+        nativeBuildInputs = [ pkgs.removeReferencesTo ];
+      }
+      ''
+        mkdir -p "$out/bin"
+        cp "${pkg}/bin/${sourceBin}" "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+        chmod u+w "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+        remove-references-to -t ${rustToolchain} "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+        chmod 0555 "$out/bin/hellas-cli"
+      '';
 
-  mkServerImage = {
-    imageTag,
-    runtimePkg,
-    extraRuntimeContents ? [],
-    cudaEnv ? null,
-  }:
+  mkServerImage =
+    {
+      imageTag,
+      runtimePkg,
+      extraRuntimeContents ? [ ],
+      cudaEnv ? null,
+    }:
     pkgs.dockerTools.streamLayeredImage {
       name = imageRepository;
       tag = imageTag;
-      contents = [runtimePkg pkgs.cacert pkgs.iana-etc] ++ runtimeCoreLibs ++ extraRuntimeContents;
+      contents = [
+        runtimePkg
+        pkgs.cacert
+        pkgs.iana-etc
+      ]
+      ++ runtimeCoreLibs
+      ++ extraRuntimeContents;
       config = {
-        Entrypoint = ["${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli" "serve"];
+        Entrypoint = [
+          "${runtimePkg}/bin/hellas-cli"
+          "serve"
+        ];
         WorkingDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
-        Volumes = {"/var/lib/hellas" = {};};
-        ExposedPorts = {"31145/udp" = {};};
-        Env =
-          [
-            "HOME=/home/hellas"
-            "HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface"
-            "SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
-            "NIX_SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
-          ]
-          ++ lib.optionals (cudaEnv != null) [
-            "NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES=all"
-            "NVIDIA_DRIVER_CAPABILITIES=compute,utility"
-            "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:/usr/lib64:/usr/local/nvidia/lib64"
-          ];
+        Volumes = {
+          "/var/lib/hellas" = { };
+        };
+        ExposedPorts = {
+          "31145/udp" = { };
+        };
+        Env = [
+          "HOME=/home/hellas"
+          "HF_HOME=/home/hellas/.cache/huggingface"
+          "SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+          "NIX_SSL_CERT_FILE=${pkgs.cacert}/etc/ssl/certs/ca-bundle.crt"
+        ]
+        ++ lib.optionals (cudaEnv != null) [
+          "NVIDIA_VISIBLE_DEVICES=all"
+          "NVIDIA_DRIVER_CAPABILITIES=compute,utility"
+          "LD_LIBRARY_PATH=${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}:/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu:/usr/lib64:/usr/local/nvidia/lib64"
+        ];
       };
     };
 
@@ -99,72 +120,88 @@
     sourceBin = "hellas-cli";
   };
 
-  mkCudaImage = v: let
-    cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
-    cliCuda = mkHellasPackage {
-      buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
-      buildFeatures = ["candle-cuda"];
-      doCheck = false;
-      nativeBuildInputs =
-        (with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld makeWrapper])
-        ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
-      buildInputs = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
-      inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
-      postInstall = ''
-        for bin in $out/bin/*; do
-          if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
-            wrapProgram "$bin" \
-              --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
-          fi
-        done
-      '';
-    };
-    runtime = mkCliRuntime {
-      name = "hellas-cli-${v.tag}-runtime";
-      pkg = cliCuda;
-      sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
-    };
-  in {
-    inherit cudaEnv;
-    cli = cliCuda;
-    image = mkServerImage {
-      imageTag = v.tag;
-      runtimePkg = runtime;
-      extraRuntimeContents = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+  mkCudaImage =
+    v:
+    let
+      cudaEnv = mkCudaEnv v;
+      cliCuda = mkHellasPackage {
+        buildNoDefaultFeatures = true;
+        buildFeatures = [ "candle-cuda" ];
+        doCheck = false;
+        nativeBuildInputs =
+          (with pkgs.buildPackages; [
+            pkg-config
+            protobuf
+            llvmPackages.lld
+            makeWrapper
+          ])
+          ++ cudaEnv.nativeBuildInputs;
+        inherit (cudaEnv) buildInputs;
+        inherit (cudaEnv) CUDA_COMPUTE_CAP CUDA_TOOLKIT_ROOT_DIR;
+        postInstall = ''
+          for bin in $out/bin/*; do
+            if [ -x "$bin" ] && [ ! -L "$bin" ]; then
+              wrapProgram "$bin" \
+                --prefix LD_LIBRARY_PATH : "${cudaEnv.runtimeLibraryPath}"
+            fi
+          done
+        '';
+      };
+      runtime = mkCliRuntime {
+        name = "hellas-cli-${v.tag}-runtime";
+        pkg = cliCuda;
+        sourceBin = ".hellas-cli-wrapped";
+      };
+    in
+    {
       inherit cudaEnv;
+      cli = cliCuda;
+      image = mkServerImage {
+        imageTag = v.tag;
+        runtimePkg = runtime;
+        extraRuntimeContents = cudaEnv.buildInputs;
+        inherit cudaEnv;
+      };
     };
-  };
 
-  cudaImages = lib.listToAttrs (map (v: {
+  cudaImages = lib.listToAttrs (
+    map (v: {
       name = v.tag;
       value = mkCudaImage v;
-    })
-    variants);
+    }) variants
+  );
 
   defaultCuda = cudaImages.${defaultTag};
 
-  dockerImages =
-    {
-      cpu = mkServerImage {
-        imageTag = "cpu";
-        runtimePkg = cliCandleRuntime;
-      };
-    }
-    // lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.image) cudaImages;
+  dockerImages = {
+    cpu = mkServerImage {
+      imageTag = "cpu";
+      runtimePkg = cliCandleRuntime;
+    };
+  }
+  // lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.image) cudaImages;
 
   pushAll = pkgs.writeShellApplication {
     name = "docker-push-all";
-    runtimeInputs = [pkgs.skopeo];
-    text = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (lib.mapAttrsToList (name: image: ''
+    runtimeInputs = [ pkgs.skopeo ];
+    text = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (
+      lib.mapAttrsToList (name: image: ''
         echo "pushing ${imageRepository}:${name}"
         ${image} | skopeo copy docker-archive:/dev/stdin "docker://${imageRepository}:${name}" "$@"
-      '')
-      dockerImages);
+      '') dockerImages
+    );
   };
   cudaCliPackages = lib.mapAttrs (_: v: v.cli) cudaImages;
   defaultCudaCli = defaultCuda.cli;
   defaultCudaImage = defaultCuda.image;
-in {
+in
+{
   defaultCudaEnv = defaultCuda.cudaEnv;
-  inherit dockerImages pushAll cudaCliPackages defaultCudaCli defaultCudaImage;
+  inherit
+    dockerImages
+    pushAll
+    cudaCliPackages
+    defaultCudaCli
+    defaultCudaImage
+    ;
 }
diff --git a/nix/lib/default.nix b/nix/lib/default.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6b6a6fa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/lib/default.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+{ pkgs }:
+{
+  apiFlavor = {
+    anthropic = "anthropic-messages";
+    openai = "openai-completions";
+  };
+  # Canonical executor UDP port. Matches `DEFAULT_PORT` in
+  # `crates/cli/src/commands/serve/node.rs` and the `31145/udp` exposed by
+  # the docker images.
+  executorPort = 31145;
+  # Default state directory for the Hellas serve daemon. Used by the NixOS
+  # module as HOME / WorkingDirectory, and as the base for any documented
+  # path examples.
+  defaultStateDir = "/var/lib/hellas";
+  hf = import ./hf.nix { inherit pkgs; };
+}
diff --git a/nix/lib/hf.nix b/nix/lib/hf.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1c2f168
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/lib/hf.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+{ pkgs }:
+let
+  inherit (pkgs) lib;
+in
+rec {
+  # Build a HuggingFace-shaped cache directory. `files` is an attrset mapping
+  # in-snapshot file name -> SRI hash; each fetched file is symlinked into the
+  # snapshot tree so HF_HOME=<out> behaves like a populated hub cache.
+  mkHuggingFaceCache =
+    {
+      name,
+      repo,
+      revision,
+      files,
+      ref ? "main",
+    }:
+    let
+      repoPath = "models--${lib.replaceStrings [ "/" ] [ "--" ] repo}";
+      snapshotPath = "$out/hub/${repoPath}/snapshots/${revision}";
+      fetchFile =
+        file: hash:
+        pkgs.fetchurl {
+          url = "https://huggingface.co/${repo}/resolve/${revision}/${file}";
+          sha256 = hash;
+        };
+      linkCommands = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (
+        lib.mapAttrsToList (file: hash: ''
+          ln -s ${fetchFile file hash} "${snapshotPath}/${file}"
+        '') files
+      );
+    in
+    pkgs.runCommand name
+      {
+        # Output is just symlinks to fetchurl FOD paths, byte-identical across
+        # systems. CA derivation -> store path derived from the NAR hash, so a
+        # cache built on Linux substitutes cleanly into a Darwin closure.
+        __contentAddressed = true;
+        outputHashMode = "recursive";
+        outputHashAlgo = "sha256";
+      }
+      ''
+        mkdir -p "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs" "${snapshotPath}"
+        printf '%s' '${revision}' > "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs/${ref}"
+        ${linkCommands}
+      '';
+
+  lfm2_350MCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
+    name = "hf-cache-lfm2-350m";
+    repo = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
+    revision = "b29be27ca6f2a4f5523cd9efbfd4c6caa3951d36";
+    files = {
+      "config.json" = "sha256-/Ts/uk5Q57miK9QcurWemyjjGbLeGWaNf9l3fI0am6E=";
+      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-OHY43Iif8aE5XDwquWBSEeTH4W8tN1Nh3U5CO5CaJU4=";
+      "special_tokens_map.json" = "sha256-dCrv4rfexJboyv/boDp10MGpkl1TvT8+DTiMlrWRtvQ=";
+      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-mM/4O09tfp2JKb68YrB+ks8bP5nIDRa6/ouEp1RI9As=";
+      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-Y87Y7oYn+ksGOMTAVzUfAPtOMyyiMnqaAO7MWXjoSDU=";
+      "chat_template.jinja" = "sha256-zvGHQA1ipZUHqrOmQuqajSou8mNWK8NDBWDhFpRSc88=";
+    };
+  };
+
+  qwen3_0_6BCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
+    name = "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b";
+    repo = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
+    revision = "c1899de289a04d12100db370d81485cdf75e47ca";
+    files = {
+      "config.json" = "sha256-Zg2ztz14gRnARTXkjPm+X1W8MQCEGnGGN65pW0QvJ90=";
+      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-9H9xF38yvNEBt1c+yRcealf09NMRSNOOOCMG9CmWh0s=";
+      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-rrEzB6cazY/oGGHZStVKtonfdzMYgJ7tPL55S0SS2uQ=";
+      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-1dCfB7SMMIbFCLMNHJEUvRGJFFt06YKiZTUMkjrNgQE=";
+    };
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/modules/hellas.nix b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
index 5cbd511..c08afe1 100644
--- a/nix/modules/hellas.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/hellas.nix
@@ -1,156 +1,177 @@
-{self}: rec {
+{ self }:
+rec {
   # Pick the best available hellas CLI variant for the target system:
   #   Darwin         → cli-candle-metal
   #   Linux + cuda   → cli-candle-cuda  (requires `nixpkgs.config.cudaSupport = true`)
   #   otherwise      → cli-candle
   # Each step checks the package set for membership so a missing variant
   # falls through instead of erroring.
-  pickCliPackage = pkgs: let
-    pkgSet = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system};
-    isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
-    cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
-  in
-    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-candle-metal
-    then pkgSet.cli-candle-metal
-    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-candle-cuda
-    then pkgSet.cli-candle-cuda
-    else pkgSet.cli-candle;
+  pickCliPackage =
+    pkgs:
+    let
+      pkgSet = self.packages.${pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.system};
+      inherit (pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform) isDarwin;
+      cudaEnabled = pkgs.config.cudaSupport or false;
+    in
+    if isDarwin && pkgSet ? cli-candle-metal then
+      pkgSet.cli-candle-metal
+    else if cudaEnabled && pkgSet ? cli-candle-cuda then
+      pkgSet.cli-candle-cuda
+    else
+      pkgSet.cli-candle;
 
-  renderEnvironment = environment:
-    builtins.mapAttrs (_name: value: toString value) environment;
+  renderEnvironment = builtins.mapAttrs (_: toString);
 
-  commonOptions = {
-    lib,
-    package,
-    packageDescription,
-  }: let
-    inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkOption types;
-  in {
-    enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas";
-    package = mkOption {
-      type = types.package;
-      default = package;
-      description = packageDescription;
-    };
-    environment = mkOption {
-      type = types.attrsOf (types.oneOf [
-        types.str
-        types.path
-        types.package
-        types.int
-      ]);
-      default = {};
-      example = {
-        HF_HOME = "/var/lib/hellas/huggingface";
-        OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = "hellas";
+  commonOptions =
+    {
+      lib,
+      package,
+      packageDescription,
+    }:
+    let
+      inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkOption types;
+    in
+    {
+      enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas";
+      package = mkOption {
+        type = types.package;
+        default = package;
+        description = packageDescription;
+      };
+      environment = mkOption {
+        type = types.attrsOf (
+          types.oneOf [
+            types.str
+            types.path
+            types.package
+            types.int
+          ]
+        );
+        default = { };
+        example = {
+          HF_HOME = "/var/lib/hellas/huggingface";
+          OTEL_SERVICE_NAME = "hellas";
+        };
+        description = "Environment variables exported to Hellas processes.";
       };
-      description = "Environment variables exported to Hellas processes.";
+      otel = otelOptions { inherit lib; };
     };
-    otel = otelOptions {inherit lib;};
-  };
 
-  otelOptions = {lib}: let
-    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
-  in {
-    endpoint = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
-      default = null;
-      example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
-      description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
-    };
-    serviceName = mkOption {
-      type = types.str;
-      default = "hellas-node";
-      description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
-    };
-    sampleRate = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
-      default = null;
-      example = 0.5;
-      description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
-    };
-    headers = mkOption {
-      type = types.attrsOf types.str;
-      default = {};
-      example = {
-        CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
-        CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
+  otelOptions =
+    { lib }:
+    let
+      inherit (lib) mkOption types;
+    in
+    {
+      endpoint = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.str;
+        default = null;
+        example = "https://jaeger.example.com/v1/traces";
+        description = "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT — OTLP collector URL. Enables trace export when set.";
+      };
+      serviceName = mkOption {
+        type = types.str;
+        default = "hellas-node";
+        description = "OTEL_SERVICE_NAME — service name attached to exported spans.";
+      };
+      sampleRate = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr (types.numbers.between 0.0 1.0);
+        default = null;
+        example = 0.5;
+        description = "OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG — trace sample rate (0.0–1.0). Null uses the CLI default of 1.0.";
+      };
+      headers = mkOption {
+        type = types.attrsOf types.str;
+        default = { };
+        example = {
+          CF-Access-Client-Id = "abc123";
+          CF-Access-Client-Secret = "secret";
+        };
+        description = ''
+          OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
+          Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
+        '';
       };
-      description = ''
-        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS — extra headers sent with each OTLP export request.
-        Useful for Cloudflare Access or other auth proxies.
-      '';
     };
-  };
 
   # Serve-daemon options. Reused by NixOS systemd, HM-on-darwin launchd, and
   # any other future daemon surface. The keys here mirror `hellas-cli serve`'s
   # CLI flags one-for-one — see `mkServeArgs` for the binding.
-  serveOptions = {lib}: let
-    inherit (lib) mkOption types;
-  in {
-    port = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.port;
-      default = null;
-      description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
-    };
-    downloadPolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
-      default = null;
-      example = ["Qwen3/*" "meta-llama/*"];
-      description = ''
-        Model download policy.
-        "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
-        "eager" downloads any requested model,
-        and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
-        A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
-      '';
-    };
-    executePolicy = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
-      default = null;
-      example = ["hf/Qwen/*" "graph/llm/*"];
-      description = ''
-        Graph execution policy.
-        "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
-        "eager" executes any graph,
-        and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
-        A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
-      '';
-    };
-    queueSize = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.ints.positive;
-      default = null;
-      description = "Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker.";
-    };
-    preloadWeights = mkOption {
-      type = types.listOf types.str;
-      default = [];
-      description = "Model identifiers to preload on startup.";
-    };
-    metricsPort = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.port;
-      default = null;
-      description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
-    };
-    graffiti = mkOption {
-      type = types.nullOr types.str;
-      default = null;
-      description = "Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated). Self-reported to peers.";
-    };
-    extraArgs = mkOption {
-      type = types.listOf types.str;
-      default = [];
-      description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
+  serveOptions =
+    { lib, pkgs }:
+    let
+      inherit (lib) mkOption types;
+    in
+    {
+      port = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.port;
+        default = pkgs.hellasLib.executorPort;
+        description = "Port for the Hellas node to listen on. Null lets the CLI auto-select.";
+      };
+      downloadPolicy = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
+        default = null;
+        example = [
+          "Qwen3/*"
+          "meta-llama/*"
+        ];
+        description = ''
+          Model download policy.
+          "skip" (CLI default) never downloads,
+          "eager" downloads any requested model,
+          and "allow(pattern,...)" downloads only matching Hugging Face models.
+          A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
+        '';
+      };
+      executePolicy = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr (types.either types.str (types.listOf types.str));
+        default = null;
+        example = [
+          "hf/Qwen/*"
+          "graph/llm/*"
+        ];
+        description = ''
+          Graph execution policy.
+          "skip" (CLI default) refuses all executions,
+          "eager" executes any graph,
+          and "allow(hf/pattern,...,graph/pattern,...)" executes only matching requests.
+          A list of patterns is shorthand for "allow(p1,p2,...)".
+        '';
+      };
+      queueSize = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.ints.positive;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Maximum number of queued executions waiting behind the active worker.";
+      };
+      preloadWeights = mkOption {
+        type = types.listOf types.str;
+        default = [ ];
+        description = "Model identifiers to preload on startup.";
+      };
+      metricsPort = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.port;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Optional Prometheus metrics port.";
+      };
+      graffiti = mkOption {
+        type = types.nullOr types.str;
+        default = null;
+        description = "Operator graffiti tag (up to 16 bytes, padded/truncated). Self-reported to peers.";
+      };
+      extraArgs = mkOption {
+        type = types.listOf types.str;
+        default = [ ];
+        description = "Extra arguments to pass to `hellas-cli serve`.";
+      };
     };
-  };
 
   # OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_* env vars derived from a resolved `otel` cfg.
   # Returns {} when no endpoint is set so callers can `//`-merge unconditionally.
-  mkOtelEnv = {
-    lib,
-    otel,
-  }:
+  mkOtelEnv =
+    {
+      lib,
+      otel,
+    }:
     lib.optionalAttrs (otel.endpoint != null) (
       {
         OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_TRACES_ENDPOINT = otel.endpoint;
@@ -159,34 +180,47 @@
       // lib.optionalAttrs (otel.sampleRate != null) {
         OTEL_TRACES_SAMPLER_ARG = toString otel.sampleRate;
       }
-      // lib.optionalAttrs (otel.headers != {}) {
-        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS =
-          lib.concatStringsSep "," (lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") otel.headers);
+      // lib.optionalAttrs (otel.headers != { }) {
+        OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_HEADERS = lib.concatStringsSep "," (
+          lib.mapAttrsToList (k: v: "${k}=${v}") otel.headers
+        );
       }
     );
 
   # `hellas-cli serve ...` argv from a resolved serve cfg. The cfg shape is
   # whatever attrset carries `serveOptions` keys — for NixOS that's the top-
   # level `services.hellas`, for HM-darwin it's `programs.hellas.serve`.
-  mkServeArgs = {
-    lib,
-    serve,
-  }: let
-    optArg = flag: value: lib.optionals (value != null) [flag (toString value)];
-    renderPolicy = value:
-      if value == null
-      then null
-      else if lib.isList value
-      then "allow(${lib.concatStringsSep "," value})"
-      else value;
-  in
-    ["serve"]
+  mkServeArgs =
+    {
+      lib,
+      serve,
+    }:
+    let
+      optArg =
+        flag: value:
+        lib.optionals (value != null) [
+          flag
+          (toString value)
+        ];
+      renderPolicy =
+        value:
+        if value == null then
+          null
+        else if lib.isList value then
+          "allow(${lib.concatStringsSep "," value})"
+        else
+          value;
+    in
+    [ "serve" ]
     ++ optArg "--port" serve.port
     ++ optArg "--download-policy" (renderPolicy serve.downloadPolicy)
     ++ optArg "--execute-policy" (renderPolicy serve.executePolicy)
     ++ optArg "--queue-size" serve.queueSize
     ++ optArg "--metrics-port" serve.metricsPort
     ++ optArg "--graffiti" serve.graffiti
-    ++ lib.concatMap (model: ["--preload" model]) serve.preloadWeights
+    ++ lib.concatMap (model: [
+      "--preload"
+      model
+    ]) serve.preloadWeights
     ++ serve.extraArgs;
 }
diff --git a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
index c4785d8..7c4289b 100644
--- a/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/home-manager.nix
@@ -1,15 +1,22 @@
 {
   self,
-  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix {inherit self;},
-}: {
+  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix { inherit self; },
+}:
+{
   config,
   lib,
   pkgs,
   ...
-}: let
-  inherit (lib) mkEnableOption mkIf mkMerge optionals;
+}:
+let
+  inherit (lib)
+    mkEnableOption
+    mkIf
+    mkMerge
+    optionals
+    ;
   cfg = config.programs.hellas;
-  isDarwin = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.isDarwin;
+  inherit (pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform) isDarwin;
 
   baseEnv =
     hellas.mkOtelEnv {
@@ -17,7 +24,8 @@
       inherit (cfg) otel;
     }
     // cfg.environment;
-in {
+in
+{
   options.programs.hellas =
     hellas.commonOptions {
       inherit lib;
@@ -33,16 +41,15 @@ in {
     // {
       # User-space serve daemon. Currently darwin-only (uses HM's launchd
       # integration). Linux users should use the NixOS module instead.
-      serve =
-        {
-          enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas serve daemon as a launchd user agent (darwin only)";
-        }
-        // hellas.serveOptions {inherit lib;};
+      serve = {
+        enable = mkEnableOption "Hellas serve daemon as a launchd user agent (darwin only)";
+      }
+      // hellas.serveOptions { inherit lib pkgs; };
     };
 
   config = mkMerge [
     (mkIf cfg.enable {
-      home.packages = [cfg.package];
+      home.packages = [ cfg.package ];
       home.sessionVariables = hellas.renderEnvironment baseEnv;
     })
 
@@ -64,17 +71,16 @@ in {
       launchd.agents.hellas = {
         enable = true;
         config = {
-          ProgramArguments =
-            ["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"]
-            ++ hellas.mkServeArgs {
-              inherit lib;
-              serve = cfg.serve;
-            };
+          ProgramArguments = [
+            "${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"
+          ]
+          ++ hellas.mkServeArgs {
+            inherit lib;
+            inherit (cfg) serve;
+          };
           RunAtLoad = true;
           KeepAlive = true;
-          EnvironmentVariables = hellas.renderEnvironment (
-            baseEnv // {HOME = config.home.homeDirectory;}
-          );
+          EnvironmentVariables = hellas.renderEnvironment (baseEnv // { HOME = config.home.homeDirectory; });
           StandardOutPath = "${config.home.homeDirectory}/Library/Logs/hellas/stdout.log";
           StandardErrorPath = "${config.home.homeDirectory}/Library/Logs/hellas/stderr.log";
         };
diff --git a/nix/modules/nixos.nix b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
index f41adf5..474d4ad 100644
--- a/nix/modules/nixos.nix
+++ b/nix/modules/nixos.nix
@@ -1,15 +1,18 @@
 {
   self,
-  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix {inherit self;},
-}: {
+  hellas ? import ./hellas.nix { inherit self; },
+}:
+{
   config,
   lib,
   pkgs,
   ...
-}: let
+}:
+let
   inherit (lib) mkIf mkOption types;
   cfg = config.services.hellas;
-in {
+in
+{
   options.services.hellas =
     hellas.commonOptions {
       inherit lib;
@@ -23,7 +26,7 @@ in {
         generation.
       '';
     }
-    // hellas.serveOptions {inherit lib;}
+    // hellas.serveOptions { inherit lib pkgs; }
     // {
       openFirewall = mkOption {
         type = types.bool;
@@ -42,20 +45,22 @@ in {
 
     systemd.services.hellas = {
       description = "Hellas node server";
-      wantedBy = ["multi-user.target"];
-      after = ["network-online.target"];
-      wants = ["network-online.target"];
+      wantedBy = [ "multi-user.target" ];
+      after = [ "network-online.target" ];
+      wants = [ "network-online.target" ];
       environment = hellas.renderEnvironment (
         hellas.mkOtelEnv {
           inherit lib;
           inherit (cfg) otel;
         }
         // cfg.environment
-        // {HOME = "/var/lib/hellas";}
+        // {
+          HOME = pkgs.hellasLib.defaultStateDir;
+        }
       );
       serviceConfig = {
         ExecStart = lib.escapeShellArgs (
-          ["${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli"]
+          [ "${cfg.package}/bin/hellas-cli" ]
           ++ hellas.mkServeArgs {
             inherit lib;
             serve = cfg;
@@ -64,12 +69,12 @@ in {
         Restart = "on-failure";
         DynamicUser = true;
         StateDirectory = "hellas";
-        WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas";
+        WorkingDirectory = pkgs.hellasLib.defaultStateDir;
       };
     };
 
     networking.firewall = mkIf (cfg.openFirewall && cfg.port != null) {
-      allowedUDPPorts = [cfg.port];
+      allowedUDPPorts = [ cfg.port ];
     };
   };
 }
diff --git a/nix/package.nix b/nix/package.nix
index b3581c1..a6dbeb5 100644
--- a/nix/package.nix
+++ b/nix/package.nix
@@ -6,23 +6,31 @@
   # When set, builds everything for this target triple via `pkgsCross`.
   # Leave null for native builds.
   crossSystem ? null,
-}: let
-  overlays = [(import rust-overlay)];
-  pkgs = import nixpkgs ({
+}:
+let
+  overlays = [
+    (import rust-overlay)
+    (final: _prev: {
+      hellasLib = import ./lib { pkgs = final; };
+    })
+  ];
+  pkgs = import nixpkgs (
+    {
       inherit system overlays;
       config.allowUnfree = true;
     }
-    // nixpkgs.lib.optionalAttrs (crossSystem != null) {inherit crossSystem;});
-  lib = pkgs.lib;
+    // nixpkgs.lib.optionalAttrs (crossSystem != null) { inherit crossSystem; }
+  );
+  inherit (pkgs) lib;
 
   isCross = crossSystem != null;
   targetTriple = pkgs.stdenv.hostPlatform.rust.rustcTarget;
 
   rustToolchain =
     (pkgs.buildPackages.rust-bin.fromRustupToolchainFile ../rust-toolchain.toml).override
-    {
-      targets = lib.optional isCross targetTriple;
-    };
+      {
+        targets = lib.optional isCross targetTriple;
+      };
 
   # clangStdenv avoids the GCC 15 ICE in zstd-sys (gimple_lower_bitint crash).
   # Under pkgsCross this is the *target* stdenv.
@@ -38,8 +46,12 @@
   # (.direnv, target, result-*, etc.) ever lands here in the first place.
   buildSrc = self;
 
-  workspaceBuildInputs = [];
-  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs.buildPackages; [pkg-config protobuf llvmPackages.lld];
+  workspaceBuildInputs = [ ];
+  workspaceNativeBuildInputs = with pkgs.buildPackages; [
+    pkg-config
+    protobuf
+    llvmPackages.lld
+  ];
 
   rev = self.rev or self.dirtyRev or "unknown";
 
@@ -50,39 +62,40 @@
     "CARGO_TARGET_${rustEnvTarget}_LINKER" = "${stdenv.cc}/bin/${stdenv.cc.targetPrefix}cc";
   };
 
-  commonArgs =
-    {
-      pname = "hellas";
-      version = "0.1.0";
-      src = buildSrc;
-      cargoLock = {
-        lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
-        outputHashes = {
-          "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-O/H2WGacF9Z4ZA6TXpYaGsgy6pWZAW71zvfE2Xyl2ZU=";
-        };
+  commonArgs = {
+    pname = "hellas";
+    version = "0.1.0";
+    src = buildSrc;
+    cargoLock = {
+      lockFile = ../Cargo.lock;
+      outputHashes = {
+        "catgrad-0.2.1" = "sha256-O/H2WGacF9Z4ZA6TXpYaGsgy6pWZAW71zvfE2Xyl2ZU=";
       };
-      inherit stdenv;
-      auditable = false;
-      RUST_MIN_STACK = "16777216";
-      GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
-      buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
-      nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
-      checkInputs = with pkgs; [cargo-outdated];
-      separateDebugInfo = true;
-      # stdenv's default stripDebugList only does --strip-debug on bin/;
-      # stripAllList promotes it to --strip-all so .symtab goes too.
-      stripAllList = ["bin"];
-      meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
-    }
-    // crossEnv;
+    };
+    inherit stdenv;
+    auditable = false;
+    RUST_MIN_STACK = "16777216";
+    GIT_REV = builtins.substring 0 12 rev;
+    buildInputs = workspaceBuildInputs;
+    nativeBuildInputs = workspaceNativeBuildInputs;
+    checkInputs = with pkgs; [ cargo-outdated ];
+    separateDebugInfo = true;
+    # stdenv's default stripDebugList only does --strip-debug on bin/;
+    # stripAllList promotes it to --strip-all so .symtab goes too.
+    stripAllList = [ "bin" ];
+    meta.mainProgram = "hellas-cli";
+  }
+  // crossEnv;
 
   mkHellasPackage = overrides: rustPlatform.buildRustPackage (commonArgs // overrides);
-in {
+in
+{
   inherit
     pkgs
     lib
     rustToolchain
     rustPlatform
+    workspaceNativeBuildInputs
     buildSrc
     commonArgs
     mkHellasPackage
diff --git a/nix/tests/basic.nix b/nix/tests/basic.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e7b8749
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/tests/basic.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+{
+  pkgs,
+  package,
+}:
+{
+  basic =
+    pkgs.runCommand "hellas-cli-basic"
+      {
+        nativeBuildInputs = with pkgs; [
+          coreutils
+          gnugrep
+        ];
+      }
+      ''
+        export HOME="$TMPDIR/home"
+        mkdir -p "$HOME"
+
+        ${package}/bin/hellas-cli --version
+        ${package}/bin/hellas-cli --help | grep -F "Hellas node CLI"
+        ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway --help | grep -F -- "--wrap"
+        ${package}/bin/hellas-cli serve --help | grep -F -- "--preload"
+
+        head -c 32 /dev/zero > "$TMPDIR/identity"
+        ${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity "$TMPDIR/identity" identity show-node-id \
+          | grep -E '^[0-9a-f]{64}$'
+
+        touch "$out"
+      '';
+}
diff --git a/nix/tests/default.nix b/nix/tests/default.nix
index d619a89..e047873 100644
--- a/nix/tests/default.nix
+++ b/nix/tests/default.nix
@@ -3,506 +3,15 @@
   pkgs,
   lib,
   package,
-}: let
-  hfCaches = import ./huggingface.nix {
-    inherit pkgs lib;
-  };
-  lfm2Model = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
-  lfm2HfHome = hfCaches.lfm2_350MCache;
-  qwenModel = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
-  qwenHfHome = hfCaches.qwen3_0_6BCache;
-  # Combined HF cache so a single gateway can resolve config.json/tokenizer
-  # for both models when routing via discovery.
-  hfHomeBoth = pkgs.symlinkJoin {
-    name = "hf-cache-multi";
-    paths = [qwenHfHome lfm2HfHome];
-  };
-  hellasModule = import ../modules/nixos.nix {inherit self;};
-  executorPort = 31145;
-  gatewayPort = 8080;
-
-  # The NixOS module runs `hellas-cli serve` with the default identity path.
-  # `HOME=/var/lib/hellas` + default `.hellas/identity` → this concrete path.
-  executorIdentityPath = "/var/lib/hellas/.hellas/identity";
-
-  commonPackages = with pkgs; [
-    coreutils
-    curl
-    jq
-    gnugrep
+  hellasRun,
+}:
+(import ./basic.nix { inherit pkgs package; })
+// (import ./e2e.nix {
+  inherit
+    self
+    pkgs
+    lib
     package
-  ];
-
-  baseNode = {
-    networking.firewall = {
-      enable = true;
-      # mDNS service discovery (224.0.0.251). Required for the gateway's
-      # discovery-mode lookup to find executors on the test bridge.
-      allowedUDPPorts = [5353];
-      # Linux's strict reverse-path filter drops multicast on bridged
-      # interfaces; relax it so mDNS frames are accepted.
-      checkReversePath = false;
-    };
-    environment.systemPackages = commonPackages;
-  };
-
-  mkHellasNode = {
-    model,
-    hfHome,
-    executePolicy ? "skip",
-    preload ? false,
-  }: {
-    services.hellas = {
-      enable = true;
-      inherit package;
-      port = executorPort;
-      # Open the iroh UDP listen port so peers can reach this executor.
-      openFirewall = true;
-      downloadPolicy = "skip";
-      inherit executePolicy;
-      queueSize = 2;
-      preloadWeights = lib.optionals preload [model];
-      environment.HF_HOME = hfHome;
-    };
-  };
-
-  mkExecutorNode = {
-    model,
-    hfHome,
-    cores ? 2,
-    memorySize ? 4096,
-  }: _: {
-    imports = [hellasModule];
-    config = lib.mkMerge [
-      baseNode
-      (mkHellasNode {
-        inherit model hfHome;
-        executePolicy = "eager";
-        preload = true;
-      })
-      {
-        virtualisation.cores = cores;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-      }
-    ];
-  };
-
-  clientNode = _: {
-    config = lib.mkMerge [
-      baseNode
-      {
-        virtualisation.cores = 1;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = 2048;
-      }
-    ];
-  };
-
-  gatewayLauncher = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher" ''
-    exec ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
-      --host=0.0.0.0 \
-      --port=${toString gatewayPort} \
-      --retries=1 \
-      --node-id "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id)" \
-      --node-addr "$(< /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr)"
-  '';
-
-  # Same as `gatewayLauncher` but omits `--node-id`/`--node-addr` so the
-  # gateway falls back to mDNS+DHT discovery. Used by tests that exercise
-  # multi-executor routing.
-  gatewayLauncherDiscovery = pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-gateway-launcher-discovery" ''
-    exec ${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway \
-      --host=0.0.0.0 \
-      --port=${toString gatewayPort} \
-      --retries=1
-  '';
-
-  mkGatewayNode = {
-    hfHome,
-    cores ? 2,
-    memorySize ? 3072,
-  }: _: {
-    config = lib.mkMerge [
-      baseNode
-      {
-        networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
-        systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
-          description = "Hellas gateway";
-          after = ["network-online.target"];
-          wants = ["network-online.target"];
-          environment = {
-            HF_HOME = hfHome;
-            HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-            RUST_LOG = "info";
-          };
-          serviceConfig = {
-            DynamicUser = true;
-            Restart = "on-failure";
-            StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
-            WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-            ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncher}";
-          };
-        };
-        virtualisation.cores = cores;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-      }
-    ];
-  };
-
-  # Discovery-mode counterpart: gateway has no pinned executor; routes via
-  # mDNS+DHT. Pkarr/iroh logs are tightened so structured log fields stay
-  # legible in the journal.
-  mkGatewayNodeDiscovery = {
-    hfHome,
-    cores ? 2,
-    memorySize ? 4096,
-  }: _: {
-    config = lib.mkMerge [
-      baseNode
-      {
-        networking.firewall.allowedTCPPorts = [gatewayPort];
-        systemd.services.hellas-gateway = {
-          description = "Hellas gateway (discovery)";
-          after = ["network-online.target"];
-          wants = ["network-online.target"];
-          environment = {
-            HF_HOME = hfHome;
-            HOME = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-            RUST_LOG = "info,iroh=warn,iroh_relay=warn,pkarr=warn,iroh_dns=warn";
-          };
-          serviceConfig = {
-            DynamicUser = true;
-            Restart = "on-failure";
-            StateDirectory = "hellas-gateway";
-            WorkingDirectory = "/var/lib/hellas-gateway";
-            ExecStart = "${gatewayLauncherDiscovery}";
-          };
-        };
-        virtualisation.cores = cores;
-        virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
-      }
-    ];
-  };
-
-  # Common Python lines to bring the executor + gateway pipeline up.
-  # Defines `executor_node_id` and waits for the gateway HTTP port.
-  bootGateway = executorAddr: ''
-    executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-    gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-    client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-    executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-        "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
-    ).strip()
-
-    gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
-        f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
-    )
-
-    gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
-    gateway.succeed(f"printf '%s\\n' {executor_node_id} > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-id")
-    gateway.succeed("printf '%s\\n' '${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}' > /var/lib/hellas-gateway/node-addr")
-    gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
-    gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
-    gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
-  '';
-
-  gatewayRequest = pkgs.writeText "hellas-gateway-request.json" (builtins.toJSON {
-    model = lfm2Model;
-    messages = [
-      {
-        role = "user";
-        content = "Reply with the single word hello.";
-      }
-    ];
-    max_tokens = 8;
-  });
-
-  # Drives the gateway through pi-coding-agent and verifies the full agentic
-  # loop. The model must call the bash tool to read a file whose contents it
-  # could not otherwise know, then surface those contents in its final answer.
-  # Uses the gateway's built-in `--pi` switch: hellas-cli writes the provider
-  # extension itself and supervises the pi child, so no separate client node
-  # or hand-written extension is needed.
-  mkToolUseTest = {
-    suffix,
-    api,
-  }:
-    pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
-      name = "hellas-gateway-tool-use-${suffix}";
-
-      nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
-        model = qwenModel;
-        hfHome = qwenHfHome;
-        cores = 4;
-        # Qwen3-0.6B f32 weights + catgrad runtime + KV cache + DHT overhead.
-        # Observed OOM kernel panic at 6 GB AND 8 GB (DHT thread alloc).
-        memorySize = 12288;
-      };
-      # Gateway node also runs pi (via `--pi`), so it needs pi-coding-agent.
-      # HF_HOME is set system-wide so the gateway resolves the cached weights
-      # without each invocation needing to thread it through.
-      nodes.gateway = _: {
-        config = lib.mkMerge [
-          baseNode
-          {
-            environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
-            environment.variables.HF_HOME = qwenHfHome;
-            virtualisation.cores = 2;
-            virtualisation.memorySize = 3072;
-          }
-        ];
-      };
-
-      testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
-        executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-        marker = "hellas-tool-loop-works";
-      in ''
-        start_all()
-        executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-        gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-        executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-            "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
-        ).strip()
-
-        gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
-            f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
-        )
-
-        # Run gateway with --pi: gateway binds, spawns pi, exits when pi exits.
-        # Trailing args after `--` are forwarded to pi. HF_HOME is set on the
-        # gateway node's `environment.variables` so the prebuilt cache is used
-        # without network access.
-        # `--pi-log` keeps pi's output in its own file so we can inspect each
-        # process's stream separately (gateway -> /tmp/gateway.log,
-        # pi -> /tmp/pi.log).
-        (pi_status, _) = gateway.execute(
-            f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli gateway"
-            f" --host=127.0.0.1 --port=${toString gatewayPort}"
-            f" --retries=1"
-            f" --node-id {executor_node_id}"
-            f" --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
-            f" --force-model ${qwenModel}"
-            f" --pi --pi-api ${api} --pi-log /tmp/pi.log"
-            f" -- -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
-            f" 'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
-            f" > /tmp/gateway.log 2>&1"
-        )
-
-        # Always dump the transcripts into the build log; `nix log <drv>`
-        # keeps them accessible whether the test passes or fails.
-        print("==== gateway output (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/gateway.log"))
-        print("==== pi output (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi.log"))
-        print("==== executor journal (${suffix}) ====")
-        print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
-
-        assert pi_status == 0, f"pi exited with status {pi_status}"
-        gateway.succeed("grep -F ${marker} /tmp/pi.log")
-      '';
-    };
-in {
-  execute-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
-    name = "hellas-execute-direct";
-
-    nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
-      model = lfm2Model;
-      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
-    };
-    nodes.client = clientNode;
-
-    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
-      executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-    in ''
-      start_all()
-
-      executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-      client.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-      executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
-          "${package}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
-      ).strip()
-
-      client.wait_until_succeeds(
-          f"${package}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
-      )
-
-      client.succeed(
-          f"HF_HOME=${lfm2HfHome} timeout 300 ${package}/bin/hellas-cli llm {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort} --model=${lfm2Model} --prompt='Reply with the single word hello.' --max-seq 8 > /tmp/execute.out 2> /tmp/execute.err"
-      )
-      client.succeed("test -s /tmp/execute.out")
-
-      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/execute.out", "hellas-execute.out")
-      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/execute.err", "hellas-execute.err")
-    '';
-  };
-
-  gateway-direct = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
-    name = "hellas-gateway-direct";
-
-    nodes.executor = mkExecutorNode {
-      model = lfm2Model;
-      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
-    };
-
-    nodes.gateway = mkGatewayNode {hfHome = lfm2HfHome;};
-    nodes.client = clientNode;
-
-    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
-      executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-      gatewayAddr = (lib.head nodes.gateway.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
-    in ''
-      start_all()
-      ${bootGateway executorAddr}
-
-      client.succeed(
-          "curl -sf http://${gatewayAddr}:${toString gatewayPort}/v1/chat/completions -H 'content-type: application/json' --data @${gatewayRequest} > /tmp/gateway-response.json"
-      )
-      client.succeed(
-          "${pkgs.jq}/bin/jq -e '.model == \"${lfm2Model}\" and (.choices[0].message.content | strings | length > 0)' /tmp/gateway-response.json"
-      )
-
-      client.copy_from_vm("/tmp/gateway-response.json", "hellas-gateway-response.json")
-    '';
-  };
-
-  # Drives the gateway through pi-coding-agent and verifies the agentic loop:
-  # the model must call the bash tool to read a file whose contents it could
-  # not otherwise know, then surface those contents in its final answer.
-  # Run once per supported wire format so we exercise both response shapes.
-  gateway-tool-use-openai = mkToolUseTest {
-    suffix = "openai";
-    api = "openai-completions";
-  };
-  gateway-tool-use-anthropic = mkToolUseTest {
-    suffix = "anthropic";
-    api = "anthropic-messages";
-  };
-
-  # Two executors (qwen + lfm2), one gateway in discovery mode, two pi
-  # processes in parallel. Verifies that mDNS routing finds the right
-  # executor for each requested model and that distinct requests produce
-  # distinct receipt/commitment CIDs in the gateway journal.
-  gateway-multi-model = pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest {
-    name = "hellas-gateway-multi-model";
-
-    nodes.executor_qwen = mkExecutorNode {
-      model = qwenModel;
-      hfHome = qwenHfHome;
-      cores = 4;
-      memorySize = 12288;
-    };
-    nodes.executor_lfm2 = mkExecutorNode {
-      model = lfm2Model;
-      hfHome = lfm2HfHome;
-      cores = 2;
-      memorySize = 6144;
-    };
-    nodes.gateway = _: {
-      config = lib.mkMerge [
-        ((mkGatewayNodeDiscovery {
-          hfHome = hfHomeBoth;
-          cores = 2;
-          memorySize = 4096;
-        }) {})
-        .config
-        {
-          environment.systemPackages = [pkgs.pi-coding-agent];
-        }
-      ];
-    };
-
-    testScript = {nodes, ...}: let
-      piExtension = pkgs.writeText "hellas-multi.js" ''
-        export default function (pi) {
-          pi.registerProvider("hellas", {
-            baseUrl: "http://127.0.0.1:${toString gatewayPort}/v1",
-            apiKey: "unused",
-            api: "openai-completions",
-            models: [
-              {
-                id: "${qwenModel}",
-                name: "Qwen (Hellas)",
-                reasoning: false,
-                input: ["text"],
-                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
-                contextWindow: 32768,
-                maxTokens: 256,
-              },
-              {
-                id: "${lfm2Model}",
-                name: "LFM2 (Hellas)",
-                reasoning: false,
-                input: ["text"],
-                cost: { input: 0, output: 0, cacheRead: 0, cacheWrite: 0 },
-                contextWindow: 32768,
-                maxTokens: 256,
-              },
-            ],
-          });
-        }
-      '';
-      qwenMarker = "qwen-marker-works";
-      lfm2Marker = "lfm2-marker-works";
-    in ''
-      start_all()
-
-      executor_qwen.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-      executor_lfm2.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
-
-      gateway.succeed("install -d -m 0755 /var/lib/hellas-gateway")
-      gateway.succeed("systemctl start hellas-gateway.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_unit("hellas-gateway.service")
-      gateway.wait_for_open_port(${toString gatewayPort})
-
-      # Two pi processes in parallel, one per model. Each does a one-shot
-      # bash-tool round-trip with a model-specific marker; they share one
-      # gateway and the gateway's discovery layer must route each request
-      # to the executor that preloaded the matching model.
-      gateway.succeed(
-          "set +e; "
-          "( pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${qwenModel}"
-          "  -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
-          "  'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${qwenMarker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
-          "  > /tmp/pi-qwen.log 2>&1 ; echo $? > /tmp/pi-qwen.status ) &"
-          " ( pi -e ${piExtension} --provider hellas --model ${lfm2Model}"
-          "   -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose"
-          "   'Use the bash tool to run: echo ${lfm2Marker}. Then relay exactly what it printed.'"
-          "   > /tmp/pi-lfm2.log 2>&1 ; echo $? > /tmp/pi-lfm2.status ) &"
-          " wait"
-      )
-
-      # Forensic dumps before asserts.
-      print("==== pi qwen ====")
-      print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-qwen.log"))
-      print("==== pi lfm2 ====")
-      print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-lfm2.log"))
-      print("==== gateway journal ====")
-      journal = gateway.succeed("journalctl -u hellas-gateway.service --no-pager -o cat")
-      print(journal)
-      print("==== executor_qwen journal ====")
-      print(executor_qwen.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
-      print("==== executor_lfm2 journal ====")
-      print(executor_lfm2.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
-
-      qs = int(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-qwen.status").strip())
-      ls = int(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/pi-lfm2.status").strip())
-      assert qs == 0, f"qwen pi exited {qs}"
-      assert ls == 0, f"lfm2 pi exited {ls}"
-
-      gateway.succeed("grep -F ${qwenMarker} /tmp/pi-qwen.log")
-      gateway.succeed("grep -F ${lfm2Marker} /tmp/pi-lfm2.log")
-
-      # CID distinctness — each successful request emits one info! line with
-      # both fields. With 2 distinct requests we expect ≥ 2 distinct
-      # receipt_cid and ≥ 2 distinct commitment values.
-      import re
-      receipts = set(re.findall(r"receipt_cid=(\S+)", journal))
-      commits  = set(re.findall(r"commitment=(\S+)", journal)) - {""}
-      assert len(receipts) >= 2, f"expected ≥2 receipt_cid, got {receipts}"
-      assert len(commits)  >= 2, f"expected ≥2 commitment, got {commits}"
-    '';
-  };
-}
+    hellasRun
+    ;
+})
diff --git a/nix/tests/e2e.nix b/nix/tests/e2e.nix
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8679afc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nix/tests/e2e.nix
@@ -0,0 +1,504 @@
+{
+  self,
+  pkgs,
+  lib,
+  package,
+  hellasRun,
+}:
+let
+  inherit (pkgs.hellasLib) hf executorPort defaultStateDir;
+  flavors = pkgs.hellasLib.apiFlavor;
+  hellasModule = import ../modules/nixos.nix { inherit self; };
+
+  gatewayPort = 8080;
+  executorIdentityPath = "${defaultStateDir}/.hellas/identity";
+
+  models = {
+    lfm2_350m = {
+      id = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
+      hfHome = hf.lfm2_350MCache;
+      cores = 2;
+      memorySize = 6144;
+    };
+    qwen3_0_6b = {
+      id = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
+      hfHome = hf.qwen3_0_6BCache;
+      cores = 4;
+      memorySize = 12288;
+    };
+  };
+
+  mkPrompt =
+    marker: proofPath:
+    "Use the bash tool to run: echo ${marker} > ${proofPath}. Confirm in your reply once the file has been written.";
+
+  harnesses = {
+    pi =
+      {
+        marker ? "hellas-tool-loop-works",
+      }:
+      {
+        kind = "pi";
+        inherit marker;
+      };
+  };
+
+  topologies = {
+    local = attrs: { kind = "local"; } // attrs;
+    remote = attrs: { kind = "remote"; } // attrs;
+    gateway = attrs: { kind = "gateway"; } // attrs;
+  };
+
+  mkBaseNode = hellasPackage: {
+    networking.firewall = {
+      enable = true;
+      allowedUDPPorts = [ 5353 ];
+      checkReversePath = false;
+    };
+    environment.systemPackages = with pkgs; [
+      coreutils
+      curl
+      jq
+      gnugrep
+      hellasPackage
+    ];
+  };
+
+  mkHellasNode =
+    {
+      hellasPackage,
+      model,
+      executePolicy ? "skip",
+      preload ? false,
+    }:
+    {
+      services.hellas = {
+        enable = true;
+        package = hellasPackage;
+        port = executorPort;
+        openFirewall = true;
+        downloadPolicy = "skip";
+        inherit executePolicy;
+        queueSize = 2;
+        preloadWeights = lib.optionals preload [ model.id ];
+        environment.HF_HOME = model.hfHome;
+      };
+    };
+
+  mkExecutorNode =
+    {
+      hellasPackage,
+      model,
+      cores ? model.cores,
+      memorySize ? model.memorySize,
+    }:
+    _: {
+      imports = [ hellasModule ];
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        (mkBaseNode hellasPackage)
+        (mkHellasNode {
+          inherit hellasPackage model;
+          executePolicy = "eager";
+          preload = true;
+        })
+        {
+          virtualisation.cores = cores;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+  mkGatewayNode =
+    {
+      hellasPackage,
+      runner,
+      hfHome,
+      cores,
+      memorySize,
+      extraEnv ? { },
+    }:
+    _: {
+      config = lib.mkMerge [
+        (mkBaseNode hellasPackage)
+        {
+          environment.systemPackages = [ runner ];
+          environment.variables = {
+            HF_HOME = hfHome;
+          }
+          // extraEnv;
+          virtualisation.cores = cores;
+          virtualisation.memorySize = memorySize;
+        }
+      ];
+    };
+
+  mkHarnessCommand =
+    harness:
+    if harness.kind == "pi" then
+      "pi -p --no-session --no-extensions --offline --verbose ${lib.escapeShellArg harness.prompt}"
+    else
+      throw "unsupported e2e harness: ${harness.kind}";
+
+  normalizeAgent =
+    index: agent:
+    let
+      agentName = agent.name or "agent-${toString index}";
+      proofPath = agent.proofPath or "/tmp/${agentName}.proof";
+    in
+    agent
+    // {
+      apiFlavor = agent.apiFlavor or flavors.openai;
+      name = agentName;
+      logPath = agent.logPath or "/tmp/${agentName}.log";
+      statusPath = agent.statusPath or "/tmp/${agentName}.status";
+      inherit proofPath;
+      harness = agent.harness // {
+        prompt = mkPrompt agent.harness.marker proofPath;
+      };
+    };
+
+  mkAgentScript =
+    name: agents:
+    let
+      statusPaths = map (agent: agent.statusPath) agents;
+      cleanupPaths = statusPaths ++ map (agent: agent.proofPath) agents;
+      runAgents = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (
+        agent:
+        let
+          inherit (agent) apiFlavor harness;
+        in
+        ''
+          (
+            HELLAS_API=${lib.escapeShellArg apiFlavor} \
+              HELLAS_MODEL=${lib.escapeShellArg agent.model.id} \
+              ${mkHarnessCommand harness} > ${agent.logPath} 2>&1
+            echo $? > ${agent.statusPath}
+          ) &
+        ''
+      ) agents;
+      statusChecks = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (statusPath: ''
+        status="$(cat ${statusPath} 2>/dev/null || echo 127)"
+        if [ "$status" -ne 0 ]; then failed=1; fi
+      '') statusPaths;
+    in
+    pkgs.writeShellScript "hellas-${name}-agents" ''
+      set +e
+      rm -f ${lib.concatStringsSep " " cleanupPaths}
+      ${runAgents}
+      wait
+      failed=0
+      ${statusChecks}
+      exit "$failed"
+    '';
+
+  mkHfHome =
+    name: agents:
+    pkgs.symlinkJoin {
+      name = "hf-cache-${name}";
+      paths = map (agent: agent.model.hfHome) agents;
+    };
+
+  mkCaseAssertions =
+    agents:
+    lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (agent: ''
+      print("==== ${agent.name} output ====")
+      print(gateway.succeed("cat ${agent.logPath}"))
+      assert int(gateway.succeed("cat ${agent.statusPath}").strip()) == 0, "${agent.name} exited nonzero"
+      proof = gateway.succeed("cat ${agent.proofPath}").strip()
+      assert "${agent.harness.marker}" in proof, (
+          f"${agent.name}: proof file ${agent.proofPath} did not contain marker"
+          f" '${agent.harness.marker}' (got {proof!r})"
+      )
+    '') agents;
+
+  mkRunWrappedScript =
+    {
+      name,
+      runner,
+      agentScript,
+      flags,
+      agents,
+      expectReceipts ? false,
+    }:
+    ''
+      (run_status, _) = gateway.execute(
+          "${runner}/bin/hellas-run"
+          " --log-file=/tmp/gateway.log"
+          " --host=127.0.0.1 --port=${toString gatewayPort}"
+          " --retries=1"
+          ${flags}
+          " ${agentScript}"
+          " > /tmp/hellas-run.log 2>&1"
+      )
+
+      print("==== hellas-run output (${name}) ====")
+      print(gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/hellas-run.log"))
+      print("==== gateway log (${name}) ====")
+      journal = gateway.succeed("cat /tmp/gateway.log")
+      print(journal)
+      ${mkCaseAssertions agents}
+      assert run_status == 0, f"hellas-run exited {run_status}"
+      ${lib.optionalString expectReceipts ''
+        import re
+        receipts = set(re.findall(r"receipt=(\S+)", journal))
+        commits = set(re.findall(r"provenance=Some\(([0-9a-fA-F]{64})\)", journal))
+        assert len(receipts) >= ${toString (builtins.length agents)}, f"expected receipts, got {receipts}"
+        assert len(commits) >= ${toString (builtins.length agents)}, f"expected commitments, got {commits}"
+      ''}
+    '';
+
+  mkToolUseTest =
+    {
+      name,
+      topology,
+      model ? null,
+      harness ? null,
+      apiFlavor ? flavors.openai,
+      agents ? null,
+      hellasPackage ? package,
+      runner ? hellasRun,
+    }:
+    let
+      normalizedAgents = lib.imap0 normalizeAgent (
+        if agents == null then
+          [
+            {
+              inherit model harness apiFlavor;
+              name = harness.kind or "agent";
+            }
+          ]
+        else
+          agents
+      );
+      primaryModel = (lib.head normalizedAgents).model;
+      agentScript = mkAgentScript name normalizedAgents;
+      gatewayHfHome =
+        topology.hfHome
+          or (if topology.kind == "gateway" then mkHfHome name normalizedAgents else primaryModel.hfHome);
+      gatewayNode = mkGatewayNode {
+        inherit hellasPackage runner;
+        hfHome = gatewayHfHome;
+        cores = topology.gatewayCores or (if topology.kind == "local" then primaryModel.cores else 2);
+        memorySize =
+          topology.gatewayMemorySize or (if topology.kind == "local" then primaryModel.memorySize else 3072);
+        extraEnv = topology.gatewayEnv or { };
+      };
+      runLocal = mkRunWrappedScript {
+        inherit name runner agentScript;
+        agents = normalizedAgents;
+        flags = ''
+          " --local"
+          " --force-model=${primaryModel.id}"
+        '';
+      };
+    in
+    pkgs.testers.runNixOSTest (
+      {
+        name = "hellas-${name}";
+      }
+      // (
+        if topology.kind == "local" then
+          {
+            nodes.gateway = gatewayNode;
+            testScript = ''
+              start_all()
+              gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+              ${runLocal}
+            '';
+          }
+        else if topology.kind == "remote" then
+          let
+            executorPackage = topology.executorPackage or hellasPackage;
+          in
+          {
+            nodes = {
+              executor = mkExecutorNode {
+                hellasPackage = executorPackage;
+                model = primaryModel;
+                cores = topology.executorCores or primaryModel.cores;
+                memorySize = topology.executorMemorySize or primaryModel.memorySize;
+              };
+              gateway = gatewayNode;
+            };
+            testScript =
+              { nodes, ... }:
+              let
+                executorAddr = (lib.head nodes.executor.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address;
+                runRemote = mkRunWrappedScript {
+                  inherit name runner agentScript;
+                  agents = normalizedAgents;
+                  flags = ''
+                    f" --node-id={executor_node_id}"
+                    " --node-addr=${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+                    " --force-model=${primaryModel.id}"
+                  '';
+                };
+              in
+              ''
+                start_all()
+                executor.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")
+                gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+
+                executor_node_id = executor.wait_until_succeeds(
+                    "${executorPackage}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
+                ).strip()
+
+                gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
+                    f"${hellasPackage}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {executor_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddr}:${toString executorPort}"
+                )
+
+                ${runRemote}
+                print("==== executor journal (${name}) ====")
+                print(executor.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+              '';
+          }
+        else if topology.kind == "gateway" then
+          let
+            executorNodes = lib.mapAttrs (
+              _nodeName: node:
+              mkExecutorNode {
+                hellasPackage = node.package or hellasPackage;
+                inherit (node) model;
+                cores = node.cores or node.model.cores;
+                memorySize = node.memorySize or node.model.memorySize;
+              }
+            ) topology.executors;
+            executorNames = lib.attrNames topology.executors;
+            targetedAgents = builtins.filter (agent: agent ? executor) normalizedAgents;
+            discoveryAgents = builtins.filter (agent: !(agent ? executor)) normalizedAgents;
+            waitForExecutors = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (
+              nodeName: ''${nodeName}.wait_for_unit("hellas.service")''
+            ) executorNames;
+            printExecutorJournals = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (nodeName: ''
+              print("==== ${nodeName} journal (${name}) ====")
+              print(${nodeName}.succeed("journalctl -u hellas.service --no-pager -o cat"))
+            '') executorNames;
+          in
+          {
+            nodes = executorNodes // {
+              gateway = gatewayNode;
+            };
+            testScript =
+              { nodes, ... }:
+              let
+                executorAddrs = lib.mapAttrs (
+                  nodeName: _node: (lib.head nodes.${nodeName}.networking.interfaces.eth1.ipv4.addresses).address
+                ) topology.executors;
+                loadExecutorIds = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (
+                  nodeName:
+                  let
+                    node = topology.executors.${nodeName};
+                    executorPackage = node.package or hellasPackage;
+                  in
+                  ''
+                    ${nodeName}_node_id = ${nodeName}.wait_until_succeeds(
+                        "${executorPackage}/bin/hellas-cli --identity ${executorIdentityPath} identity show-node-id"
+                    ).strip()
+
+                    gateway.wait_until_succeeds(
+                        f"${hellasPackage}/bin/hellas-cli rpc {${nodeName}_node_id} --node-addr ${executorAddrs.${nodeName}}:${toString executorPort}"
+                    )
+                  ''
+                ) executorNames;
+                runTargetedGateway = lib.concatMapStringsSep "\n" (
+                  agent:
+                  let
+                    nodeName = agent.executor;
+                    agentScriptForTarget = mkAgentScript "${name}-${agent.name}" [ agent ];
+                  in
+                  mkRunWrappedScript {
+                    name = "${name}-${agent.name}";
+                    inherit runner;
+                    agentScript = agentScriptForTarget;
+                    agents = [ agent ];
+                    expectReceipts = topology.expectReceipts or false;
+                    flags = ''
+                      f" --node-id={${nodeName}_node_id}"
+                      " --node-addr=${executorAddrs.${nodeName}}:${toString executorPort}"
+                      " --force-model=${agent.model.id}"
+                    '';
+                  }
+                ) targetedAgents;
+                runDiscoveryGateway = lib.optionalString (discoveryAgents != [ ]) (mkRunWrappedScript {
+                  inherit name runner;
+                  agentScript = mkAgentScript "${name}-discovery" discoveryAgents;
+                  agents = discoveryAgents;
+                  expectReceipts = topology.expectReceipts or false;
+                  flags = "";
+                });
+              in
+              ''
+                start_all()
+                ${waitForExecutors}
+                gateway.wait_for_unit("multi-user.target")
+                ${loadExecutorIds}
+                ${runTargetedGateway}
+                ${runDiscoveryGateway}
+                ${printExecutorJournals}
+              '';
+          }
+        else
+          throw "unsupported e2e topology: ${topology.kind}"
+      )
+    );
+in
+{
+  gateway-tool-use-local = mkToolUseTest {
+    name = "gateway-tool-use-local";
+    model = models.qwen3_0_6b;
+    apiFlavor = flavors.openai;
+    harness = harnesses.pi {
+      marker = "hellas-local-tool-loop-works";
+    };
+    topology = topologies.local { };
+  };
+
+  gateway-tool-use-openai = mkToolUseTest {
+    name = "gateway-tool-use-openai";
+    model = models.qwen3_0_6b;
+    apiFlavor = flavors.openai;
+    harness = harnesses.pi { };
+    topology = topologies.remote { };
+  };
+
+  gateway-tool-use-anthropic = mkToolUseTest {
+    name = "gateway-tool-use-anthropic";
+    model = models.qwen3_0_6b;
+    apiFlavor = flavors.anthropic;
+    harness = harnesses.pi { };
+    topology = topologies.remote { };
+  };
+
+  gateway-multi-model = mkToolUseTest {
+    name = "gateway-multi-model";
+    topology = topologies.gateway {
+      gatewayMemorySize = 4096;
+      gatewayEnv.RUST_LOG = "info,iroh=warn,iroh_relay=warn,pkarr=warn,iroh_dns=warn";
+      expectReceipts = true;
+      executors = {
+        executor_qwen.model = models.qwen3_0_6b;
+        executor_lfm2.model = models.lfm2_350m;
+      };
+    };
+    agents = [
+      {
+        name = "pi-qwen";
+        executor = "executor_qwen";
+        model = models.qwen3_0_6b;
+        apiFlavor = flavors.openai;
+        harness = harnesses.pi {
+          marker = "qwen-marker-works";
+        };
+      }
+      {
+        name = "pi-lfm2";
+        executor = "executor_lfm2";
+        model = models.lfm2_350m;
+        apiFlavor = flavors.openai;
+        harness = harnesses.pi {
+          marker = "lfm2-marker-works";
+        };
+      }
+    ];
+  };
+}
diff --git a/nix/tests/huggingface.nix b/nix/tests/huggingface.nix
deleted file mode 100644
index e644cab..0000000
--- a/nix/tests/huggingface.nix
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,65 +0,0 @@
-{
-  pkgs,
-  lib,
-}: rec {
-  # Build a HuggingFace-shaped cache directory. `files` is an attrset mapping
-  # in-snapshot file name → SRI hash; we fetch each one and symlink it into
-  # the snapshot tree so HF_HOME=<out> behaves like a populated hub cache.
-  mkHuggingFaceCache = {
-    name,
-    repo,
-    revision,
-    files,
-    ref ? "main",
-  }: let
-    repoPath = "models--${lib.replaceStrings ["/"] ["--"] repo}";
-    snapshotPath = "$out/hub/${repoPath}/snapshots/${revision}";
-    fetchFile = file: hash:
-      pkgs.fetchurl {
-        url = "https://huggingface.co/${repo}/resolve/${revision}/${file}";
-        sha256 = hash;
-      };
-    linkCommands = lib.concatStringsSep "\n" (lib.mapAttrsToList (file: hash: ''
-        ln -s ${fetchFile file hash} "${snapshotPath}/${file}"
-      '')
-      files);
-  in
-    pkgs.runCommand name {
-      # Output is just symlinks to fetchurl FOD paths, byte-identical across
-      # systems. CA derivation → store path derived from the NAR hash, so a
-      # cache built on Linux substitutes cleanly into a Darwin closure.
-      __contentAddressed = true;
-      outputHashMode = "recursive";
-      outputHashAlgo = "sha256";
-    } ''
-      mkdir -p "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs" "${snapshotPath}"
-      printf '%s' '${revision}' > "$out/hub/${repoPath}/refs/${ref}"
-      ${linkCommands}
-    '';
-
-  lfm2_350MCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
-    name = "hf-cache-lfm2-350m";
-    repo = "LiquidAI/LFM2-350M";
-    revision = "b29be27ca6f2a4f5523cd9efbfd4c6caa3951d36";
-    files = {
-      "config.json" = "sha256-/Ts/uk5Q57miK9QcurWemyjjGbLeGWaNf9l3fI0am6E=";
-      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-OHY43Iif8aE5XDwquWBSEeTH4W8tN1Nh3U5CO5CaJU4=";
-      "special_tokens_map.json" = "sha256-dCrv4rfexJboyv/boDp10MGpkl1TvT8+DTiMlrWRtvQ=";
-      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-mM/4O09tfp2JKb68YrB+ks8bP5nIDRa6/ouEp1RI9As=";
-      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-Y87Y7oYn+ksGOMTAVzUfAPtOMyyiMnqaAO7MWXjoSDU=";
-      "chat_template.jinja" = "sha256-zvGHQA1ipZUHqrOmQuqajSou8mNWK8NDBWDhFpRSc88=";
-    };
-  };
-
-  qwen3_0_6BCache = mkHuggingFaceCache {
-    name = "hf-cache-qwen3-0_6b";
-    repo = "Qwen/Qwen3-0.6B";
-    revision = "c1899de289a04d12100db370d81485cdf75e47ca";
-    files = {
-      "config.json" = "sha256-Zg2ztz14gRnARTXkjPm+X1W8MQCEGnGGN65pW0QvJ90=";
-      "model.safetensors" = "sha256-9H9xF38yvNEBt1c+yRcealf09NMRSNOOOCMG9CmWh0s=";
-      "tokenizer.json" = "sha256-rrEzB6cazY/oGGHZStVKtonfdzMYgJ7tPL55S0SS2uQ=";
-      "tokenizer_config.json" = "sha256-1dCfB7SMMIbFCLMNHJEUvRGJFFt06YKiZTUMkjrNgQE=";
-    };
-  };
-}
diff --git a/nix/workflow.nix b/nix/workflow.nix
deleted file mode 100644
index 3e4555e..0000000
--- a/nix/workflow.nix
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
-# Ok - so this file will demonstrate how to use hellas in a nix workflow
-
-let
-  models = {
-    qwen_3_5 = {
-      hf = "Qwen/Qwen3.5-0.5B";
-    };
-  };
-in {
-  story = hellas.mkInference {
-    model = models.qwen_3_5;
-    prompt = ''
-      Use the 'write_file' tool to write a short haiku
-    '';
-  };
-};
-
-
-mkDerivation {
-
-  buildPhase = ''
-    ${hellas-cli.candle}/bin/cli --local --model ${models.qwen_3_5.hf} -p "use the 'write_file' tool to write a short haiku" to $out
-  ''
-}