# Sticky-traits captures — SET proven; native CLEAR unverified

For [#24619](https://git.cafe/pingdotgg/t3code/pulls/24619). Baseline [8525000dce](https://git.cafe/pingdotgg/t3code/commit/8525000dcecdf738c26c12f15b38b43082b9701f); candidate [39f1493f0d](https://git.cafe/pingdotgg/t3code/commit/39f1493f0de9f170ddd857eb5beb469a04857883). Every index records the actual `git rev-parse HEAD`. Candidate includes unrelated main merge changes; immediate store assertions isolate this correction.

**Coverage:** all4 viewport/theme SET pairs complete, S0–S3 (32 checkpoint cells); all4 separately initialized HARNESS-CLEAR pairs complete, C0–C4 (40 cells). 16 continuous recordings, 72 required +16 narrow Traits-menu supplemental settled stills, 44 paired checkpoints, 88 full-frame amplified diff images. Interactive native clear remains UNVERIFIED because no native unset/reset exists. This is not complete coverage of the requested interactive-clear row.

A=Codex gpt-6.1-sol; B=Codex gpt-6-sol. Synthetic stopped B/Low and sticky A/Extra High; fresh home/profile for EVERY run. Real menu High selection serializes B reasoning=high plus catalog serviceTier=priority. Catalog defaults: A Low/Standard, B Medium/Fast. C2 harness clears ALL explicit options; visible defaults are not a remembered selection.

SET baseline immediately corrupts sticky A to High; fresh A inherits High. Candidate preserves Extra High. Both return by actual sidebar navigation to the same B/High source. CLEAR independently starts clean, performs real B High, then uses the disclosed harness clear; baseline removes sticky A options, candidate preserves Extra High. Fresh A and source return are shown. No source reseed or explicit B model choice occurs between checkpoints.

Harness-clear call: `setProviderModelOptions(S, "codex", null, {instanceId:"codex", model:"gpt-6-sol", persistSticky:true})`. This proves the clear state transition and downstream UI, not a user-accessible unset gesture.

[Coverage counts / native versus harness](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cf0340aa16546380/coverage.json) · [Reproducible recipe and limits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/603e1d7b448b67d0/README.md) · [Exact capture driver](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1a774456f0e7c54f/driver.mjs) · [Matrix runner](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/942d35756b052468/run-matrix.py) · [Reproduce one row](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/922311dd9af639da/reproduce-one.py) · [Synthetic projections](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6e507289400f1c96/synthetic-projections.json) · [Diff metrics](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/28bba0db6d33516f/diff-metrics.json) · [Independent saved-state checks](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4f6983bed5bd5d3c/state-validation.json) · [Parent validator (unchanged)](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c941e23cb559be2e/parent-verify-artifacts.py) · [Parent validator result](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/68539cbafa1a5215/parent-validator-result.json) · [Video probes and every endpoint comparison](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c2a1274c485e9870/video-validation.json) · [Captured process IDs](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/735cec7aa31e558e/processes.jsonl) · [Teardown](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2102462704adbbe8/teardown.json)

## Recordings and run indices

Each link opens a full continuous ffmpeg recording. Times below are relative to that run. No browser/T3 recorder, no splices. All themes/viewports use identical action scripts; C2 alone is a labeled harness step.

### 1440 × 1000, light, SET

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4de522483283b04b/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d72aae6eb0ac122a/index.json). S0 2.772s, S1 6.473s, S2 19.160s, S3 23.125s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a2781e931c10eca9/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f4fa122ae398ba85/index.json). S0 2.786s, S1 7.396s, S2 20.339s, S3 24.242s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**S0: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker.** Baseline 2.772s; candidate 2.786s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/62a1f8e72cad165d/1440-light-set-S0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/362825ea8b7079dd/S0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/950e8dda6b8350dc/S0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/88a00a7b8ba95390/1440-light-set-S0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/745999051d13e769/1440-light-set-S0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.473s; candidate 7.396s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/fd4eb06f9faee371/1440-light-set-S1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/43ef4cf7f1f4a781/S1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0203b54be7a95d55/S1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1a6a2a0940303b41/1440-light-set-S1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/05a8d974f2e1633c/1440-light-set-S1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=28; threshold16=0.

**S2: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 19.160s; candidate 20.339s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3b8da0fd33cf53e7/1440-light-set-S2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/709ad853d2a18a78/S2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/8307ace16074de4e/S2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/00269775638f13ab/1440-light-set-S2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ee96e186719dc3f3/1440-light-set-S2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=1263; threshold16=1080.

**S3: Actual sidebar navigation back to the same source: B/High retained.** Baseline 23.125s; candidate 24.242s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9cd46b88dbb33043/1440-light-set-S3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a32022271da7916f/S3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9fceb253b4c21c7a/S3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/33c0a6cd856df283/1440-light-set-S3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b9abbde0631dcb14/1440-light-set-S3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 1440 × 1000, light, CLEAR

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d1c30866f6628f99/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6dd5be82fa6316b2/index.json). C0 2.740s, C1 6.397s, C2 9.761s, C3 22.575s, C4 26.886s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e3b53c9b3b27c71c/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/feddc13b5ece0c95/index.json). C0 3.865s, C1 8.460s, C2 12.797s, C3 25.495s, C4 29.512s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**C0: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory.** Baseline 2.740s; candidate 3.865s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/27873f7597d61d07/1440-light-clear-C0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/704e4b9a0eeaed5b/C0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/758422b4614ad3d9/C0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/920bde9ea4e2ed0a/1440-light-clear-C0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/484c67ed3ffd0e1f/1440-light-clear-C0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=848; threshold16=128.

**C1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.397s; candidate 8.460s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/dd2662cd63da2c9b/1440-light-clear-C1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e3f47e136d2b28a6/C1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/efbb7b36acf441ec/C1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f41aa9a20a2f7df8/1440-light-clear-C1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2d6b1bc971f8c370/1440-light-clear-C1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=828; threshold16=128.

**C2: HARNESS CLEAR ONLY: setProviderModelOptions(S, codex, null, {instanceId:codex, model:gpt-6-sol, persistSticky:true}). No native UI unset exists.** Baseline 9.761s; candidate 12.797s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4735d6ecde118f67/1440-light-clear-C2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/401eb6cb1b42ed4b/C2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/152510620fb12ef6/C2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/55ca298fde62a99d/1440-light-clear-C2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7391f7bacf5a0138/1440-light-clear-C2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=834; threshold16=128.

**C3: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 22.575s; candidate 25.495s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/07aac359878dbe42/1440-light-clear-C3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0018c465527d6129/C3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1f92a5cf754e7255/C3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f4bcaf09e31c1431/1440-light-clear-C3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cf68528a1634ce67/1440-light-clear-C3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=2146; threshold16=1292.

**C4: Actual sidebar navigation back to source: B has no explicit options; catalog Medium/Fast is visible.** Baseline 26.886s; candidate 29.512s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/74ba0cd3c0d7b9b3/1440-light-clear-C4-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c3a92983a31b3c14/C4.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3e8d0ecfda1fc993/C4.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2a9adde7a2eeb29f/1440-light-clear-C4-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0bdc2bbbe9eb6f6a/1440-light-clear-C4-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=828; threshold16=128.

### 1440 × 1000, dark, SET

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7d7da833b6047f3d/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/bb72ebc17c00e028/index.json). S0 2.908s, S1 6.541s, S2 20.496s, S3 24.561s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ffc9bfd8a1801eb3/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/50620a8310a1aa60/index.json). S0 2.659s, S1 7.186s, S2 22.382s, S3 26.351s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**S0: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker.** Baseline 2.908s; candidate 2.659s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a10cf863aeaa1009/1440-dark-set-S0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c6607ed609f16f66/S0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b7015be53894eb9c/S0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/587b018e0026f142/1440-dark-set-S0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3f7d79927394c140/1440-dark-set-S0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=114; threshold16=0.

**S1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.541s; candidate 7.186s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6636700abc05d4b9/1440-dark-set-S1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9b1e3df344fb017b/S1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/5182da254f3f7236/S1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/431d8eafc9a718a3/1440-dark-set-S1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d3bc0d6c1817ba59/1440-dark-set-S1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=20; threshold16=0.

**S2: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 20.496s; candidate 22.382s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/43fa84a1f6b70ce0/1440-dark-set-S2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/61e2fc9c8f96dc64/S2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/78f56cef0277a4d3/S2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/39799229bc11e888/1440-dark-set-S2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a6ef5b59b9dc2bd3/1440-dark-set-S2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=1274; threshold16=1028.

**S3: Actual sidebar navigation back to the same source: B/High retained.** Baseline 24.561s; candidate 26.351s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/438ba11622eb60bc/1440-dark-set-S3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3f9eb9ba36e5eafd/S3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9fa541793a49e885/S3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1a703911d43a32ea/1440-dark-set-S3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9924d102e2bf4157/1440-dark-set-S3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 1440 × 1000, dark, CLEAR

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/904d1af6dac295da/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6943d5482e10382b/index.json). C0 2.771s, C1 6.449s, C2 9.930s, C3 23.454s, C4 27.572s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d2c9df71b36300b5/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f00981a2be008ae1/index.json). C0 2.816s, C1 6.396s, C2 9.678s, C3 23.573s, C4 28.386s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**C0: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory.** Baseline 2.771s; candidate 2.816s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a054d0fc0b3a6c5e/1440-dark-clear-C0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4ef8dfe2d2b7918e/C0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0726e97fe3f77805/C0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3f682a5ee0c19f1c/1440-dark-clear-C0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cf3dc36383017bf9/1440-dark-clear-C0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=2; threshold16=0.

**C1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.449s; candidate 6.396s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/09d205aac52dd968/1440-dark-clear-C1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b3aa8c63a68dcf8b/C1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d13be5029ecbce32/C1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/8919700f512a9abb/1440-dark-clear-C1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/aabcfb166080408b/1440-dark-clear-C1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=214; threshold16=139.

**C2: HARNESS CLEAR ONLY: setProviderModelOptions(S, codex, null, {instanceId:codex, model:gpt-6-sol, persistSticky:true}). No native UI unset exists.** Baseline 9.930s; candidate 9.678s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/03f346d9e147fa00/1440-dark-clear-C2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4d29c56aa19f8f05/C2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d197ab9af379bbcf/C2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4ec47dbccddc7a76/1440-dark-clear-C2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2d2e7f036741ff6f/1440-dark-clear-C2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=220; threshold16=139.

**C3: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 23.454s; candidate 23.573s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7433f204d85a8978/1440-dark-clear-C3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7d4a4a5ea1fc391b/C3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c1546a3a67f61813/C3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/58c89c29e62319e2/1440-dark-clear-C3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2c83a74b125b05f4/1440-dark-clear-C3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=1344; threshold16=1114.

**C4: Actual sidebar navigation back to source: B has no explicit options; catalog Medium/Fast is visible.** Baseline 27.572s; candidate 28.386s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 1440-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/082b73321b51f745/1440-dark-clear-C4-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/784db27b4b9bd410/C4.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4da7593adf32a8f5/C4.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0ef7a055405e9307/1440-dark-clear-C4-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 1440-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f76901c08a34b579/1440-dark-clear-C4-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 390 × 844, light, SET

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d25607b0b3787c80/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a5ec640880a96b9e/index.json). S0 2.158s, S0-traits 4.338s, S1 6.632s, S2 17.238s, S2-traits 19.309s, S3 22.447s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7d016e7e8a8d5a7f/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3af760790f085f33/index.json). S0 2.189s, S0-traits 4.289s, S1 6.589s, S2 17.337s, S2-traits 19.455s, S3 22.706s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**S0: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker.** Baseline 2.158s; candidate 2.189s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/582d289403f37b2e/390-light-set-S0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/495eda2fc7117258/S0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ce0c7e1fe77b4597/S0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/256064205d9fb8a5/390-light-set-S0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a4ae80854a7bebbc/390-light-set-S0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=3; threshold16=0.

**S0-traits: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 4.338s; candidate 4.289s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/452f353e993ebd53/390-light-set-S0-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/70a8a0f073a17a55/S0-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3c466cb0646906b2/S0-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c3b39f7633a7ff99/390-light-set-S0-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3715bd32bcaf4be5/390-light-set-S0-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.632s; candidate 6.589s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/554b340fcd2cbc9f/390-light-set-S1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2ca3c9479f179514/S1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f4d117edd99484ff/S1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e85c5025cb4291a4/390-light-set-S1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3f944ee9b1421eb3/390-light-set-S1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S2: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 17.238s; candidate 17.337s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f460661b151c0c31/390-light-set-S2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9874f50073f794c3/S2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6b0554463c3daf6d/S2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/46e199cb04305efb/390-light-set-S2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/caf7f365e035cfb6/390-light-set-S2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=3; threshold16=0.

**S2-traits: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 19.309s; candidate 19.455s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/910033cb0e17419b/390-light-set-S2-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/51359598323e43f2/S2-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9ce381068294571d/S2-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ab5c819de7b07fa1/390-light-set-S2-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/460379c7201ee707/390-light-set-S2-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=22308; threshold16=20520.

**S3: Actual sidebar navigation back to the same source: B/High retained.** Baseline 22.447s; candidate 22.706s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1de4466f433ae058/390-light-set-S3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a78619cdd16638a8/S3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ba9f2e64f084f2da/S3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a0e7fa7a8d744e8f/390-light-set-S3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3ac81fd040283990/390-light-set-S3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 390 × 844, light, CLEAR

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/092bdfe764950772/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/aa768cc25c796e3b/index.json). C0 2.209s, C0-traits 4.328s, C1 6.686s, C2 8.774s, C3 19.534s, C3-traits 21.614s, C4 24.832s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9bdf0fee802e449b/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/81469cd0d6157573/index.json). C0 2.109s, C0-traits 4.246s, C1 6.534s, C2 8.673s, C3 19.280s, C3-traits 21.357s, C4 24.584s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**C0: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory.** Baseline 2.209s; candidate 2.109s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b0af1ce861b8f2f5/390-light-clear-C0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/02f882e1014cec61/C0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/50e03d9f5bc0fa59/C0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/dc448c201a1745cd/390-light-clear-C0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/950f63c8dc999f1f/390-light-clear-C0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=20; threshold16=1.

**C0-traits: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 4.328s; candidate 4.246s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f09b502dd74d1a70/390-light-clear-C0-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/27ee3c09e658026b/C0-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/85e148cb5e014267/C0-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d3b2a8642112927e/390-light-clear-C0-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a619b86ed28df8af/390-light-clear-C0-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.686s; candidate 6.534s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f238d131b07c4e73/390-light-clear-C1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/399fc305fdc6403e/C1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d4e9039f6f3e0225/C1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/83761b7e1b3694d3/390-light-clear-C1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cdf5280dcbdcf092/390-light-clear-C1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C2: HARNESS CLEAR ONLY: setProviderModelOptions(S, codex, null, {instanceId:codex, model:gpt-6-sol, persistSticky:true}). No native UI unset exists.** Baseline 8.774s; candidate 8.673s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/6d3de00d95e31676/390-light-clear-C2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/5ca8181fbf5d95ed/C2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/51f4127c2e8a8e70/C2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/19cb3b26520991f5/390-light-clear-C2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/25ae00847170cc91/390-light-clear-C2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C3: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 19.534s; candidate 19.280s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/93fbb6e035104c9c/390-light-clear-C3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/058df2984f435a3c/C3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ee08e468cd7c3694/C3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/23238c590fc020dc/390-light-clear-C3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/af4c4124e5a304d8/390-light-clear-C3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C3-traits: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 21.614s; candidate 21.357s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/5909813d1a84b9eb/390-light-clear-C3-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/281002d6239ae7e8/C3-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/5071e2ad75a1dd9a/C3-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/338ec9426e386f79/390-light-clear-C3-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/bf7311d8fbfedadc/390-light-clear-C3-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=9350; threshold16=8254.

**C4: Actual sidebar navigation back to source: B has no explicit options; catalog Medium/Fast is visible.** Baseline 24.832s; candidate 24.584s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/fb5ea78b465a1c43/390-light-clear-C4-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e99eb010d744b9bc/C4.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/55c334868e7d120b/C4.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/89a02972b573375f/390-light-clear-C4-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-light-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/04fafdb8aaeb0ac2/390-light-clear-C4-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 390 × 844, dark, SET

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/15b90260e39f2b70/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b0cd82b97207a756/index.json). S0 2.209s, S0-traits 4.284s, S1 6.578s, S2 17.740s, S2-traits 19.795s, S3 23.045s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cb8129f417224bcc/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/731c860b7eeff9af/index.json). S0 2.221s, S0-traits 4.307s, S1 6.582s, S2 17.389s, S2-traits 19.426s, S3 22.708s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**S0: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker.** Baseline 2.209s; candidate 2.221s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/744903b32744cc35/390-dark-set-S0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/910b166501a167b4/S0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/04fae8092ba1b67e/S0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1e8182aa9235fe00/390-dark-set-S0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/fc0c34d4ecef646a/390-dark-set-S0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=3; threshold16=0.

**S0-traits: Synthetic setup only: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no explicit source draft or B memory. Open actual B model picker. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 4.284s; candidate 4.307s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/bdfcbc650cabfaf9/390-dark-set-S0-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/540d445fe5eacfae/S0-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0926e62e39705702/S0-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/065e90682fc7c882/390-dark-set-S0-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d7e5aedc8ee844e5/390-dark-set-S0-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.578s; candidate 6.582s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f42d21df4f98497f/390-dark-set-S1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/7eff6c35c4c0c913/S1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/2d99b019fa4980a9/S1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/5249b6905a4989a8/390-dark-set-S1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/eddfa26afff17a80/390-dark-set-S1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S2: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 17.740s; candidate 17.389s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/15d3f464f9a7a424/390-dark-set-S2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/277898dae25b8821/S2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9372e751ac21d14b/S2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4a41d7cc4de1a2ea/390-dark-set-S2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b49142b44d1ab2ac/390-dark-set-S2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**S2-traits: Real no-model prompt link: fresh destination A. Baseline leaks High; candidate retains Extra High. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 19.795s; candidate 19.426s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/31f4fadae0af5c39/390-dark-set-S2-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/590d14ce8392f332/S2-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/94e8fd8eb933d0d3/S2-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9940fdcedd2a6d54/390-dark-set-S2-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S2-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e2daad5af27ad7b7/390-dark-set-S2-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=23240; threshold16=21151.

**S3: Actual sidebar navigation back to the same source: B/High retained.** Baseline 23.045s; candidate 22.708s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/d86cbc66e4df8963/390-dark-set-S3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e5b7fa4d9b7789e1/S3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/380a8fbe0dfbb4fd/S3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3bbcb3625ddb2e9b/390-dark-set-S3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-set-S3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/341ed06bdb64387c/390-dark-set-S3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

### 390 × 844, dark, CLEAR

Baseline: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/082e3000c52fc51a/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/45717eca948ccdba/index.json). C0 2.212s, C0-traits 4.332s, C1 6.634s, C2 8.747s, C3 19.709s, C3-traits 21.775s, C4 25.046s.

Candidate: [recording](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/56be0ab31883da4e/flow.mp4) · [run index / raw assertions](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9a98ecac3b92cf5b/index.json). C0 2.166s, C0-traits 4.274s, C1 6.549s, C2 8.692s, C3 19.332s, C3-traits 21.406s, C4 24.757s.

All checkpoints in this pair:

**C0: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory.** Baseline 2.212s; candidate 2.166s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3bf534e4ef10f279/390-dark-clear-C0-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cb32130e3b8445cb/C0.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9974b475dcfc7793/C0.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/e1c004258b992c9a/390-dark-clear-C0-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C0](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/cc9494fee39505d0/390-dark-clear-C0-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C0-traits: Fresh independent CLEAR setup: stopped B/Low; sticky A/Extra High; no B memory. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 4.332s; candidate 4.274s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9448a79ae0cd731e/390-dark-clear-C0-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4ebd8314e7e363d4/C0-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/61b8e92a1af7dee0/C0-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/ea16e3d21152ce84/390-dark-clear-C0-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C0-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/a5aaea301561b89d/390-dark-clear-C0-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C1: Real Traits menu: select High on displayed B, reopen checked High.** Baseline 6.634s; candidate 6.549s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/68a97ec95b28415d/390-dark-clear-C1-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/9b5231d28c84cb07/C1.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/35aa9c9579f3beaa/C1.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c91a40e8ff0ce4fe/390-dark-clear-C1-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C1](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/baf0e51eb8b745fe/390-dark-clear-C1-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C2: HARNESS CLEAR ONLY: setProviderModelOptions(S, codex, null, {instanceId:codex, model:gpt-6-sol, persistSticky:true}). No native UI unset exists.** Baseline 8.747s; candidate 8.692s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f0beb37f25eae758/390-dark-clear-C2-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/06a88ed267e154a2/C2.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/53522b68705f4122/C2.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/c3139bbefb1422b9/390-dark-clear-C2-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C2](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f6fbe37f1e6fea82/390-dark-clear-C2-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C3: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High.** Baseline 19.709s; candidate 19.332s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/36291580ffa5f467/390-dark-clear-C3-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/0abc0c3a7f65b434/C3.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/4a81e7029fd86dc2/C3.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/deb6dbb2822e702f/390-dark-clear-C3-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C3](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/acce1fdc3657d616/390-dark-clear-C3-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

**C3-traits: Real no-model prompt link after harness clear: fresh A. Baseline loses explicit traits; candidate retains Extra High. Open real Traits menu to expose checked effort at narrow width.** Baseline 21.775s; candidate 21.406s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/aedfda21f75131ed/390-dark-clear-C3-traits-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/f94c049fab1193f4/C3-traits.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/b1f52d4fa3896ba0/C3-traits.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/db0e463024073b71/390-dark-clear-C3-traits-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C3-traits](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/3024f7ae2602af3f/390-dark-clear-C3-traits-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=10289; threshold16=8378.

**C4: Actual sidebar navigation back to source: B has no explicit options; catalog Medium/Fast is visible.** Baseline 25.046s; candidate 24.757s.

![Before baseline / after candidate — 390-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/181ee6bf8cd1ef4c/390-dark-clear-C4-pair.png)

[Baseline native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1ec950a93ec5ea61/C4.png) · [Candidate native still](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/69dee7d653714d3b/C4.png)

Difference images: white means max RGB delta above threshold; all full-frame, no masks/alignment.

![Amplified threshold 0 difference — 390-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/1de13d39b10933e7/390-dark-clear-C4-diff0.png)

![Amplified threshold 16 difference — 390-dark-clear-C4](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/49d2f0a725e5f128/390-dark-clear-C4-diff16.png)

Changed pixels: threshold0=0; threshold16=0.

## Validation and limitations

Linux web / Chromium148 on Xvfb, DPR1 and100% scale; headed browser; ffmpeg x11grab20fps; full viewport1440x1000 or390x844. Every still matched a second screenshot500ms later. Every recording was ffprobe-checked and an endpoint frame extracted at EVERY checkpoint; links and numeric still/video comparisons are in each index and video-validation. Endpoint sampling does not claim every video frame was watched. Independent auditor should open all16 recordings and reproduce one row.

No production userdata access, vendor turns, source edits, commits, pushes, PR writes or evidence-ledger writes. Synthetic projection replay is UI evidence, not a coherent backend event-log test. Native mobile, Electron shell, relay/tunnel and multidevice remain untested. No native interactive-clear proof. Parent owns publication and cleanup.

Implementation/evidence harness: GPT-6.1 Sol / Codex in T3 Code.

[Download complete reproducible archive](https://gh-file-drop-api-prod-mi5fy3sowv63ufte.pinglabs.workers.dev/f/bcdf9f5d79ea4d02/sticky-traits-complete.tar.gz). Empty logs remain archive-only.