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@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 # Project State & Progress
 
 **Last Updated:** 2026-01-28
-**Current Status:** Phase 4 Plan 7 complete - metadata integration and enhanced context-aware search implemented
+**Current Status:** Phase 4 complete with gap closure - all personality learning gaps fixed and verified
 
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@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
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 | **Milestone** | v1.0 Core (Phases 1-5) |
 | **Current Phase** | 04: Memory & Context Management |
-| **Current Plan** | Complete (Phase finished) |
-| **Overall Progress** | 4/15 phases complete |
+| **Current Plan** | Complete (Phase 4 gap closure finished) |
+| **Overall Progress** | 5/15 phases complete |
 | **Progress Bar** | ███████░░░░ 30% |
 | **Model Profile** | Budget (haiku priority) |
 
@@ -62,6 +62,8 @@
 - **2026-01-27**: **EXECUTED** Phase 3, Plan 3 - Implemented proactive scaling system with hybrid monitoring and graceful degradation
 - **2026-01-27**: **EXECUTED** Phase 3, Plan 4 - Implemented personality-driven resource communication with dere-tsun gremlin persona
 - **2026-01-28**: **EXECUTED** Phase 4, Plan 7 - Enhanced SQLiteManager with metadata methods and integrated ContextAwareSearch with comprehensive topic analysis
+- **2026-01-28**: **EXECUTED** Phase 4, Gap Closure Plan 1 - Fixed missing AdaptationRate import for PersonalityLearner initialization
+- **2026-01-28**: **EXECUTED** Phase 4, Gap Closure Plan 2 - Implemented SQLiteManager methods (get_conversations_by_date_range, get_conversation_messages) for personality learning data pipeline
 
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@@ -86,7 +88,9 @@ Status: Phase 4 complete - 4/4 plans finished.
 
 ## Blockers & Concerns
 
-None — all Phase 4 deliverables complete and verified. Memory and context management with progressive compression, JSON archival, smart retention, personality learning, and complete VectorStore implementation fully functional.
+None — Phase 4 complete with all gaps closed. Memory and context management with progressive compression, JSON archival, smart retention, personality learning with pattern extraction and layer creation, and complete VectorStore implementation fully functional. All personality learning gaps fixed and verified.
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+**Phase 4 Final Status:** ✓ COMPLETE (16/16 must-haves verified, verification score 100%)
 
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