# Create sister script for sheepit (2025-11-03 19:27Z)
_**User (2025-11-03 19:27Z)**_
@unified_flamenco_launcher.ps1 (1-674) remember UFL? let's make a sister script that runs sheepit on each system. I have sheepit-autoupdate.exe saved to my desktop on each system (except for i9kf) already. In future, I'll probably do something with jarfiles, but for now, we can just run that executable.
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_**Agent (model gpt-5-codex, mode Agent)**_
Thought Process
**Designing a concise SheepIt launcher script**
**Finalizing remote launch command and approach**
I’m crafting the remote PowerShell snippet to start SheepIt asynchronously so the SSH session can exit immediately while SheepIt keeps running remotely. This lets the local script launch multiple workers quickly without waiting. I’m also planning how to flag disabled workers like i9kf and preparing to confirm where to add the new script file.
Tool use: **list_directory** • Listed directory undefined • **0** results
No results found
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Thought Process
**Designing unified SheepIt launcher script**
**Finalizing main interaction loop and execution**
I’m wrapping up the main loop with clear menu options and proper input handling, making sure commands execute with correct quoting and spacing, while preserving user feedback and smooth flow between actions.
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Add File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
+function Show-Header {
+ Clear-Host
+ Write-Host "====================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+ Write-Host " UNIFIED SHEEPIT LAUNCHER" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+ Write-Host "====================================" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+ Write-Host
+}
+
+$defaultSheepItPath = "C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\sheepit-autoupdate.exe"
+
+$workers = @(
+ @{ ID = 1; Name = "i9kf"; SSHArgs = "-t i9kf"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $false },
+ @{ ID = 2; Name = "blender-boss"; SSHArgs = "-t blender-boss"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $true },
+ @{ ID = 3; Name = "max"; SSHArgs = "-t max"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $true },
+ @{ ID = 4; Name = "masterbox"; SSHArgs = "-t masterbox"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $true },
+ @{ ID = 5; Name = "echo"; SSHArgs = "-t echo"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $true },
+ @{ ID = 6; Name = "i9-13ks"; SSHArgs = "-t -p 22146 i9-13ks"; SheepItPath = $defaultSheepItPath; Enabled = $true }
+)
+
+function Get-RemoteSheepItCommand {
+ param([string]$ExecutablePath)
+
+@"
+`$exe = "$ExecutablePath"
+if (-not (Test-Path `$exe)) {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt launcher not found at `$exe" -ForegroundColor Red
+ exit 1
+}
+
+`$dir = Split-Path `$exe
+Write-Host "Launching SheepIt at `$exe" -ForegroundColor Cyan
+`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
+Write-Host "SheepIt started (PID: `$($proc.Id))." -ForegroundColor Green
+exit 0
+"@
+}
+
+function Start-SheepItWorker {
+ param([object]$Worker)
+
+ if (-not $Worker.Enabled) {
+ Write-Host "$($Worker.Name) does not have SheepIt configured yet." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ return
+ }
+
+ $remoteCommand = Get-RemoteSheepItCommand -ExecutablePath $Worker.SheepItPath
+ $encoded = [Convert]::ToBase64String([System.Text.Encoding]::Unicode.GetBytes($remoteCommand))
+ $ssh = "ssh -o ServerAliveInterval=60 -o ServerAliveCountMax=30 $($Worker.SSHArgs) \"powershell -NoLogo -NoProfile -EncodedCommand $encoded\""
+
+ Write-Host "Connecting to $($Worker.Name)..." -ForegroundColor Cyan
+ try {
+ Invoke-Expression $ssh
+ $exitCode = $LASTEXITCODE
+
+ if ($exitCode -eq 0) {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt launched on $($Worker.Name)." -ForegroundColor Green
+ } else {
+ Write-Host "Launch on $($Worker.Name) exited with $exitCode." -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
+ }
+ catch {
+ Write-Host "Connection to $($Worker.Name) failed: $($_.Exception.Message)" -ForegroundColor Red
+ }
+}
+
+function Start-AllSheepIt {
+ $targets = $workers | Where-Object { $_.Enabled }
+
+ if (-not $targets) {
+ Write-Host "No systems are ready for SheepIt." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ return
+ }
+
+ foreach ($worker in $targets) {
+ Start-SheepItWorker -Worker $worker
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+ }
+}
+
+function Prompt-For-Worker {
+ while ($true) {
+ Show-Header
+ Write-Host "Select a system:" -ForegroundColor Magenta
+
+ foreach ($worker in $workers) {
+ $status = if ($worker.Enabled) { "ready" } else { "missing exe" }
+ $color = if ($worker.Enabled) { "Green" } else { "DarkYellow" }
+ Write-Host ("{0}. {1} ({2})" -f $worker.ID, $worker.Name, $status) -ForegroundColor $color
+ }
+
+ Write-Host "B. Back" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ $selection = Read-Host "Choose system"
+
+ if ($selection -match '^[Bb]$') {
+ return
+ }
+
+ if ($selection -match '^\d+$') {
+ $id = [int]$selection
+ $worker = $workers | Where-Object { $_.ID -eq $id }
+
+ if ($worker) {
+ Start-SheepItWorker -Worker $worker
+ Write-Host
+ Read-Host "Press Enter to return to the main menu" | Out-Null
+ return
+ }
+
+ Write-Host "Unknown selection." -ForegroundColor Red
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+ }
+ else {
+ Write-Host "Invalid input." -ForegroundColor Red
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+while ($true) {
+ Show-Header
+ Write-Host "Main Menu:" -ForegroundColor Magenta
+ Write-Host "1. Launch SheepIt on a single system" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ Write-Host "2. Launch SheepIt on all ready systems" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ Write-Host "3. Exit" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+
+ $choice = Read-Host "Select option (1-3)"
+
+ switch ($choice) {
+ '1' { Prompt-For-Worker }
+ '2' {
+ Start-AllSheepIt
+ Write-Host
+ Read-Host "Press Enter to return to the main menu" | Out-Null
+ }
+ '3' { break }
+ default {
+ Write-Host "Invalid selection." -ForegroundColor Red
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+ }
+ }
+}
+
+Write-Host "`nExiting SheepIt launcher." -ForegroundColor Cyan
*** End Patch
```
---
Thought Process
**Considering lint checks after edits**
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Thought Process
**Preparing final message summary**Tool use: **read_file** • Read file: unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
Thought Process
**Preparing final message with code snippet**
I'll include a code snippet from the remote command in the final message using the proper block format with line numbers and filepath, alongside a clear summary, notes, and next steps that describe how to run the new script and handle the executable’s status on remote workers.Thought Process
**Correcting PowerShell quoting and renaming function**
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Update File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
@@
- $ssh = "ssh -o ServerAliveInterval=60 -o ServerAliveCountMax=30 $($Worker.SSHArgs) \"powershell -NoLogo -NoProfile -EncodedCommand $encoded\""
+ $ssh = "ssh -o ServerAliveInterval=60 -o ServerAliveCountMax=30 $($Worker.SSHArgs) `"powershell -NoLogo -NoProfile -EncodedCommand $encoded`""
@@
-function Prompt-For-Worker {
+function Select-SheepItWorker {
@@
- '1' { Prompt-For-Worker }
+ '1' { Select-SheepItWorker }
*** End Patch
```
---
Thought Process
**Reading lint configurations**
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Tool use: **read_file** • Read file: unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
Thought Process
**Summarizing code fixes and verification**
I’m putting together a final message that highlights the two issues fixed: quoting adjustments and renaming the `Select-SheepItWorker` function. I'll mention that linting checks and PSScriptAnalyzer ran with no errors, confirming the fixes resolved the prior problems. Including a relevant snippet from `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1` will clarify the quoting change. The message will have a brief bullet summary while keeping things concise and clear.Thought Process
**Reviewing existing batch file for pattern**Tool use: **read_file** • Read file: unified_flamenco_launcher.bat
Thought Process
**Creating batch script for PS launcher**
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Add File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.bat
+@echo off
+title Unified SheepIt Launcher
+echo Starting Unified SheepIt Launcher...
+powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "%~dp0unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1"
*** End Patch
```
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Thought Process
**Considering linting after edits**
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.bat`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Thought Process
**Preparing final response**Thought Process
**Checking variable reference in remote command**Tool use: **read_file** • Read file: unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
Thought Process
**Analyzing PowerShell variable escaping issue**
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Update File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
@@
-`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
-Write-Host "SheepIt started (PID: `$($proc.Id))." -ForegroundColor Green
+`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
+if (`$proc) {
+ Write-Host ("SheepIt started (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
+} else {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt start confirmed." -ForegroundColor Green
+}
*** End Patch
```
---
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Thought Process
**Preparing response with fix summary**Thought Process
**Improving remote process verification**
I'm going to update the remote script to pause briefly and then check if the started process is still running on the remote machine using its PID. Adding the remote machine name in the output should help clarify where the process lives, since checking locally was causing confusion. This should make it easier to confirm that the process persists after the remote session ends.
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Update File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
@@
-`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
-if (`$proc) {
- Write-Host ("SheepIt started (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
-} else {
- Write-Host "SheepIt start confirmed." -ForegroundColor Green
-}
+`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
+if (`$proc) {
+ Write-Host ("SheepIt started (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+ if (Get-Process -Id `$proc.Id -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
+ Write-Host ("SheepIt is running on `$env:COMPUTERNAME (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
+ } else {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt process exited immediately after launch." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ }
+} else {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt start confirmed." -ForegroundColor Green
+}
*** End Patch
```
---
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Thought Process
**Preparing final summary**Thought Process
**Analyzing remote process launch issues**
**Improving remote process detection and messaging**
This is a pretty detailed puzzle! I’m outlining an approach to enhance the remote script by detecting not just the initial process PID—which may exit quickly—but also any child processes it spawns, using WMI queries (`Get-CimInstance Win32_Process`). I’m preparing to update the script so it starts the updater, waits briefly, then checks if the stub is still running; if not, it enumerates child processes or related ones with names like "sheepit" or "javaw." This way, we can better reflect what’s actually running rather than relying on a possibly short-lived PID, and provide clear messaging that the stub exits while the real worker continues, matching what the manual run demonstrates.
Tool use: **apply_patch** • Apply patch for undefined
```diff
*** Begin Patch
*** Update File: C:\Users\Nathan\Desktop\flamenco\unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1
@@
-`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
-if (`$proc) {
- Write-Host ("SheepIt started (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
- Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
- if (Get-Process -Id `$proc.Id -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
- Write-Host ("SheepIt is running on `$env:COMPUTERNAME (PID: {0})." -f `$proc.Id) -ForegroundColor Green
- } else {
- Write-Host "SheepIt process exited immediately after launch." -ForegroundColor Yellow
- }
-} else {
- Write-Host "SheepIt start confirmed." -ForegroundColor Green
-}
+`$proc = Start-Process -FilePath `$exe -WorkingDirectory `$dir -WindowStyle Minimized -PassThru
+if (`$proc) {
+ `$id = `$proc.Id
+ Write-Host ("SheepIt launcher started (PID: {0})." -f `$id) -ForegroundColor Green
+ Start-Sleep -Seconds 1
+
+ if (Get-Process -Id `$id -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
+ Write-Host ("SheepIt launcher is still running (PID: {0})." -f `$id) -ForegroundColor Green
+ }
+ else {
+ try {
+ `$children = Get-CimInstance Win32_Process -Filter "ParentProcessId=`$id"
+ if (`$children) {
+ Write-Host "Launcher handed off to:" -ForegroundColor Green
+ foreach (`$child in `$children) {
+ Write-Host (" {0} (PID: {1})" -f `$child.Name, `$child.ProcessId) -ForegroundColor Green
+ }
+ }
+ else {
+ Write-Host "Launcher exited immediately after starting. Check Task Manager for SheepIt/Java processes." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ }
+ }
+ catch {
+ Write-Host "Unable to inspect child processes." -ForegroundColor Yellow
+ }
+ }
+}
+else {
+ Write-Host "SheepIt start confirmed." -ForegroundColor Green
+}
*** End Patch
```
---
Tool use: **read_lints** • Read lints for 1 file
Lint paths:
- `unified_sheepit_launcher.ps1`
Lint results
**No lint errors found**
---
Thought Process
**Notifying about changes**