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+# Phase 3: Pipeline Integration and MVP - Context
+
+**Gathered:** 2026-03-26
+**Status:** Ready for planning
+
+<domain>
+## Phase Boundary
+
+Wire the capture-classify-aggregate pipeline into the audio synthesis and MP3 encoding engine. Deliver the complete v1 MVP: `netsynth -i eth0 -o out.mp3` → capture → Ctrl+C → valid MP3. Replace the single "unknown" traffic class with 4 hash-bucketed sub-clusters, each producing a distinct dissonant drone tone.
+
+</domain>
+
+<decisions>
+## Implementation Decisions
+
+### Auto-clustering
+- **D-01:** Hash-bucketing approach — deterministic hash of (dst_port, protocol) into 4 fixed buckets. No k-means, no warmup period, no external dependency.
+- **D-02:** 4 buckets for unknown traffic. Total layer count becomes 14 (10 known + 4 unknown buckets).
+- **D-03:** Hash-bucketing happens inside the existing classifier — classifier returns `unknown-1` through `unknown-4` instead of plain `unknown`. New TrafficClass constants added.
+- **D-04:** Replace `ClassUnknown` entirely with `ClassUnknown1`-`ClassUnknown4`. `AllClasses()` returns 14 classes. Clean break, no fallback.
+
+### Cluster tone assignment
+- **D-05:** All 4 unknown buckets live in a dedicated 850-1100 Hz dissonant range, above the known protocol range (60-800 Hz). Slightly detuned intervals between them.
+- **D-06:** Same dissonant harmonic character for all 4 buckets (matching Phase 2's D-04/D-06 for the original "unknown" tone). Differentiated by pitch only, preserving the "something foreign" sonic identity.
+
+### Shutdown & encoding feedback
+- **D-07:** Status line during encoding: print `Encoding N windows to <path>...` then `Saved <path> (Xs, N KB, encoded in Xs)` on completion. Minimal but confirms encoding is happening.
+- **D-08:** Protocol summary prints BEFORE encoding. Ctrl+C → protocol summary → "Encoding..." → "Saved". User sees capture stats immediately.
+
+### Post-run output
+- **D-09:** Saved line includes path, audio duration, file size, and encoding time. e.g., `Saved out.mp3 (12.5s, 198 KB, encoded in 0.3s)`.
+- **D-10:** Unknown buckets appear in the protocol summary naturally as `unknown-1: 42, unknown-2: 17`, etc. Falls out of existing summary logic since they're full TrafficClass values.
+
+### Claude's Discretion
+- Exact hash function for port/protocol → bucket mapping (within the 4-bucket constraint)
+- Exact Hz values for the 4 unknown bucket tones (within 850-1100 Hz range, detuned intervals)
+- GainPerLayer recalculation for 14 layers (was 1/11 for 11 layers)
+- Stereo panning positions for the 4 unknown buckets
+- Encoding time measurement implementation
+
+</decisions>
+
+<canonical_refs>
+## Canonical References
+
+**Downstream agents MUST read these before planning or implementing.**
+
+### Project context
+- `.planning/PROJECT.md` — Core value, constraints (Go, MP3 output, non-interactive)
+- `.planning/REQUIREMENTS.md` — CAPT-03 (graceful flush), CLAS-02 (auto-clustering)
+
+### Prior phase context
+- `.planning/phases/01-capture-and-classification/01-CONTEXT.md` — Phase 1 decisions; classifier design, pipeline architecture
+- `.planning/phases/02-audio-synthesis-engine/02-CONTEXT.md` — Phase 2 decisions; tone mapping, mixing, encoding
+
+### Key source files (integration points)
+- `cmd/netsynth/main.go` — CLI wiring with TODO(phase-3) at line 99; accumulator loop at lines 92-97
+- `encode/mp3.go` — `RunSynthesis()` and `EncodeMP3()` — the synthesis entry point
+- `synth/bank.go` — `OscillatorBank` and `RenderWindow()` — renders audio from WindowSnapshots
+- `synth/config.go` — `ClassFreqConfigs` map, `NumLayers`, `GainPerLayer` constants
+- `classify/types.go` — `TrafficClass` constants, `AllClasses()`, `WindowSnapshot` struct
+- `classify/rules.go` — Classification rules (first-match-wins ordered slice)
+- `classify/classifier.go` — `Classify()` method where hash-bucketing will be added
+- `aggregate/summary.go` — `PrintSummary()` and `PrintWindowLine()` for exit output
+
+### Stack decisions
+- `CLAUDE.md` — Technology stack section; `muesli/kmeans` listed but NOT needed (hash-bucketing chosen instead)
+
+</canonical_refs>
+
+<code_context>
+## Existing Code Insights
+
+### Reusable Assets
+- `encode.RunSynthesis([]WindowSnapshot, string) error` — already takes snapshots and produces MP3; main.go just needs to call it
+- `synth.NewBank(tau)` / `bank.RenderWindow(snap)` — synthesis engine already works with WindowSnapshot
+- `classify.NewClassifier(rules)` / `classifier.Classify(pkt)` — classifier where hash-bucketing logic will be added
+- `aggregate.PrintSummary(io.Writer, map[TrafficClass]int64)` — exit summary; will naturally show unknown-1 through unknown-4
+
+### Established Patterns
+- Channel-based pipeline: capture → classify → aggregate → (synthesis goes here)
+- `done <-chan struct{}` for shutdown signaling via `signal.NotifyContext`
+- Buffered channels for stage decoupling (512-buffer capture, 1024-buffer classified, 8-buffer aggregate)
+- `io.Writer` injection for testable output (aggregate/summary.go)
+- Config-driven classifier with ordered `[]Rule` slice, first-match-wins
+
+### Integration Points
+- `main.go:99` — Replace `_ = collectedSnapshots` with `encode.RunSynthesis(collectedSnapshots, outputPath)` call
+- `main.go:92-97` — Snapshot accumulator loop already collects snapshots; wiring is mechanical
+- `synth/config.go` — `ClassFreqConfigs` map needs 4 new entries for unknown buckets; `NumLayers` and `GainPerLayer` need updating from 11 to 14
+- `classify/types.go` — Remove `ClassUnknown`, add `ClassUnknown1`-`ClassUnknown4`, update `AllClasses()`
+
+</code_context>
+
+<specifics>
+## Specific Ideas
+
+- The end-to-end flow should feel like tcpdump: start capturing, see activity, Ctrl+C, get your results
+- Unknown bucket tones should be immediately recognizable as "something foreign" — the dissonant character is the sonic signal, pitch differentiates which bucket
+- The protocol summary + saved line should give the user everything they need at a glance without running ffprobe
+
+</specifics>
+
+<deferred>
+## Deferred Ideas
+
+None — discussion stayed within phase scope
+
+</deferred>
+
+---
+
+*Phase: 03-pipeline-integration-and-mvp*
+*Context gathered: 2026-03-26*
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+# Phase 3: Pipeline Integration and MVP - Discussion Log
+
+> **Audit trail only.** Do not use as input to planning, research, or execution agents.
+> Decisions are captured in CONTEXT.md — this log preserves the alternatives considered.
+
+**Date:** 2026-03-26
+**Phase:** 03-pipeline-integration-and-mvp
+**Areas discussed:** Auto-clustering strategy, Cluster tone assignment, Shutdown & encoding feedback, Post-run output
+
+---
+
+## Auto-clustering Strategy
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Hash-bucketing | Deterministic: hash (dst_port, protocol) into N fixed buckets. Same traffic always maps to same cluster/tone. Simple, no warmup, predictable. | ✓ |
+| K-means clustering | Statistical: feature vectors into muesli/kmeans. Discovers natural groupings. Needs warmup, non-deterministic, adds dependency. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks based on codebase fit and simplicity. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Hash-bucketing
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Bucket count
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| 4 buckets | Enough variety without overwhelming stereo field. Total 14 layers (10 known + 4 unknown). | ✓ |
+| 8 buckets | More granularity. Total 18 layers — thinner per-layer gain. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks balancing variety vs mixing headroom. | |
+
+**User's choice:** 4 buckets
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Placement
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Inside classifier | Classifier returns unknown-1 through unknown-4. Clean: final class in one place. | ✓ |
+| Post-classification step | Separate stage re-maps unknowns. Keeps classifier untouched but adds complexity. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks based on minimal code change. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Inside classifier
+**Notes:** None
+
+---
+
+## Cluster Tone Assignment
+
+### Frequency approach
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Dissonant range | All 4 buckets in 850-1100 Hz range above known protocols. Detuned intervals. Extends Phase 2 D-04. | ✓ |
+| Hash-to-frequency | Hash bucket ID to frequency. Deterministic but could collide with known tones. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks frequencies fitting existing harmonic scheme. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Dissonant range (850-1100 Hz)
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Timbre
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Same dissonant character | All 4 use same detuned/beating harmonics as original unknown. Differentiated by pitch only. | ✓ |
+| Varied timbres per bucket | Each gets own harmonic ratio set. More variety but harder to recognize as unknown family. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks based on coherence. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Same dissonant character
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Migration
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Replace entirely | Remove ClassUnknown, add ClassUnknown1-4. AllClasses() returns 14. Clean break. | ✓ |
+| Keep as fallback | ClassUnknown remains for edge cases. Buckets are ClassUnknown1-4 for hashable unknowns. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks based on realistic edge cases. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Replace entirely
+**Notes:** None
+
+---
+
+## Shutdown & Encoding Feedback
+
+### Feedback level
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Status line | Print "Encoding N windows..." then "Saved path (Xs, N KB, encoded in Xs)". Minimal but confirms activity. | ✓ |
+| Silent encoding | No output during encoding. File appearing on disk is enough. | |
+| Progress bar | Show encoding progress. Adds dependency or custom logic for likely <1s operation. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks appropriate level. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Status line
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Output order
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Before encoding | Ctrl+C → summary → Encoding → Saved. Summary appears instantly. | ✓ |
+| After encoding | Ctrl+C → Encoding → Saved → summary. File ready sooner. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks best feel. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Before encoding (summary first)
+**Notes:** None
+
+---
+
+## Post-run Output
+
+### Saved line verbosity
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Path + duration + size | e.g., "Saved out.mp3 (12.5s, 198 KB, encoded in 0.3s)". Everything at a glance. | ✓ |
+| Path only | e.g., "Saved out.mp3". Minimal. | |
+| Path + duration | e.g., "Saved out.mp3 (12.5s audio)". Middle ground. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks verbosity level. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Path + duration + size
+**Notes:** None
+
+### Cluster info in summary
+
+| Option | Description | Selected |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| Yes, in protocol summary | Unknown buckets appear naturally as unknown-1: 42, unknown-2: 17 etc. Falls out of existing logic. | ✓ |
+| No, keep summary as-is | Only show known protocol classes. Buckets are implementation details. | |
+| You decide | Claude picks based on usefulness. | |
+
+**User's choice:** Yes, in protocol summary
+**Notes:** None
+
+---
+
+## Claude's Discretion
+
+- Exact hash function for port/protocol → bucket mapping
+- Exact Hz values for 4 unknown bucket tones (within 850-1100 Hz)
+- GainPerLayer recalculation for 14 layers
+- Stereo panning positions for unknown buckets
+- Encoding time measurement implementation
+
+## Deferred Ideas
+
+None — discussion stayed within phase scope