Operator Inbox

A "slow channel" between you and your operator. Not every event deserves a ping. The inbox captures what matters and presents it beautifully when they're ready to look.

Setup

On first use, the inbox file is created automatically at {workspace}/inbox/messages.json.

When to Write to the Inbox

Write an inbox entry when something is notable enough that your operator would want to know, but not urgent enough to interrupt them.

Write when:

Needs decision — something only a human can resolve (payment, approval, policy)
Abnormal — errors, failures, unexpected patterns, security events
Interesting — notable engagement, media mentions, milestones, opportunities
FYI — context that might matter later but needs no action now

Do NOT write when:

Operator Inbox

A "slow channel" between you and your operator. Not every event deserves a ping. The inbox captures what matters and presents it beautifully when they're ready to look.

Setup

On first use, the inbox file is created automatically at {workspace}/inbox/messages.json.

When to Write to the Inbox

Write an inbox entry when something is notable enough that your operator would want to know, but not urgent enough to interrupt them.

Write when:

Needs decision — something only a human can resolve (payment, approval, policy)
Abnormal — errors, failures, unexpected patterns, security events
Interesting — notable engagement, media mentions, milestones, opportunities
FYI — context that might matter later but needs no action now

Snail Mail

Operator Inbox

Setup

When to Write to the Inbox

Write when:

Do NOT write when:

Snail Mail

Operator Inbox

Setup

When to Write to the Inbox

Write when:

Do NOT write when:

Priority levels:

Writing good entries:

CLI Usage

Presenting the Inbox

Heartbeat Integration

Storage

Mcporter

Sonoscli

Openhue

Healthcheck

Things Mac

Eightctl