diff --git a/memory-updates/2026-02-22T23-03-37Z__load-test-agent.md b/memory-updates/2026-02-22T23-03-37Z__load-test-agent.md
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+# Memory Update — load-test-agent — 2026-02-22
+
+## Key findings
+- Verified `load-test.mjs` harness works correctly against a local ephemeral relay (`scripts/agent/simple-relay.mjs`).
+- Dry-run mode defaults to true; explicit `--dry-run 0` is required for live tests.
+
+## Patterns / reusable knowledge
+- Use `scripts/agent/simple-relay.mjs` for safe local load testing without external dependencies.
+- `load-test.mjs` generates reports in `reports/load-test/`.
+
+## Warnings / gotchas
+- Ensure local relay port binding works in the environment (`127.0.0.1`).
diff --git a/reports/load-test/load-report-2026-02-22.json b/reports/load-test/load-report-2026-02-22.json
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+{
+  "generatedAt": "2026-02-22T23:05:00.396Z",
+  "config": {
+    "relay": {
+      "protocol": "ws:",
+      "hostname": "127.0.0.1",
+      "port": "42049"
+    },
+    "relaySummary": "ws://127.0.0.1:42049",
+    "dryRun": false,
+    "clients": 10,
+    "durationSec": 10,
+    "rateEps": 20,
+    "mixMetadata": 0.2,
+    "seed": null,
+    "connectConcurrency": 25,
+    "maxConnections": 10,
+    "maxInflight": 300,
+    "publishTimeoutMs": 15000,
+    "metadataParts": 4
+  },
+  "results": {
+    "attempted": 200,
+    "succeeded": 200,
+    "failed": 0,
+    "successRate": 1,
+    "throughputEps": 19.93,
+    "backpressureDrops": 0,
+    "inFlightPeak": 2,
+    "latency": {
+      "count": 200,
+      "minMs": 0.655,
+      "avgMs": 0.9502750000000002,
+      "p50Ms": 0.806,
+      "p90Ms": 1.073,
+      "p95Ms": 1.252,
+      "p99Ms": 3.879,
+      "maxMs": 11.851
+    },
+    "eventLoopLag": {
+      "avgMs": 0.388,
+      "p95Ms": 1
+    },
+    "errorBreakdown": {},
+    "topStackTraces": {},
+    "resource": {
+      "samples": [
+        {
+          "tSec": 5,
+          "rssMb": 78.54,
+          "heapUsedMb": 12.14,
+          "heapTotalMb": 19.35,
+          "cpuPercent": 17.63
+        },
+        {
+          "tSec": 10,
+          "rssMb": 79.04,
+          "heapUsedMb": 12.29,
+          "heapTotalMb": 19.85,
+          "cpuPercent": 13.45
+        }
+      ],
+      "sampleCount": 2,
+      "maxRssMb": 79.04,
+      "maxHeapUsedMb": 12.29,
+      "avgCpuPercent": 15.54,
+      "cpuUserMs": 1514.738,
+      "cpuSystemMs": 41.191
+    },
+    "throughputSeries": [
+      {
+        "second": 0,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 1,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 2,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 3,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 4,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 5,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 6,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 7,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 8,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      },
+      {
+        "second": 9,
+        "attempted": 20,
+        "succeeded": 20,
+        "failed": 0,
+        "backpressureDrops": 0
+      }
+    ],
+    "hotFunctions": "not measured",
+    "startedAtIso": "2026-02-22T23:04:50.361Z",
+    "completedAtIso": "2026-02-22T23:05:00.396Z",
+    "runDurationSec": 10.035
+  },
+  "remediation": [
+    "No significant bottlenecks observed in this run; increase load gradually and repeat to find saturation point."
+  ]
+}
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diff --git a/reports/load-test/load-test-report-2026-02-22.md b/reports/load-test/load-test-report-2026-02-22.md
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+# Load Test Report - 2026-02-22
+
+## Safety
+- Does not target public relays.
+- Requires explicit `RELAY_URL`.
+- Relay target: ws://127.0.0.1:42049
+- Mode: live publish test
+
+## Configuration
+- Clients: 10
+- Duration: 10s
+- Rate: 20 events/sec
+- Metadata mix: 0.2
+- Max connections: 10
+- Max in-flight publishes: 300
+- Seed: (random)
+
+## Summary
+- Attempted: 200
+- Succeeded: 200
+- Failed: 0
+- Throughput: 19.93 events/sec
+- Success rate: 100.00%
+
+## Latency
+- p50: 0.806 ms
+- p90: 1.073 ms
+- p95: 1.252 ms
+- p99: 3.879 ms
+
+## Event Loop Lag
+- Avg: 0.388 ms
+- p95: 1 ms
+
+## Error Taxonomy
+- none
+
+## Hot Functions
+- not measured
+
+## Prioritized Remediation
+1. No significant bottlenecks observed in this run; increase load gradually and repeat to find saturation point.
diff --git a/scripts/agent/simple-relay.mjs b/scripts/agent/simple-relay.mjs
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+import { WebSocketServer } from 'ws';
+import http from 'http';
+
+const server = http.createServer();
+const wss = new WebSocketServer({ server });
+
+wss.on('connection', (ws) => {
+  ws.on('message', (message) => {
+    try {
+      const data = JSON.parse(message);
+      const type = data[0];
+      if (type === 'REQ') {
+        const subId = data[1];
+        ws.send(JSON.stringify(['EOSE', subId]));
+      } else if (type === 'EVENT') {
+        const event = data[1];
+        ws.send(JSON.stringify(['OK', event.id, true, '']));
+      }
+    } catch (_err) {
+      // ignore
+    }
+  });
+});
+
+server.listen(0, '127.0.0.1', () => {
+  const address = server.address();
+  console.log(`ws://127.0.0.1:${address.port}`);
+});
diff --git a/src/context/CONTEXT_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md b/src/context/CONTEXT_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md
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+---
+agent: load-test-agent
+cadence: daily
+run-start: 2026-02-22T23:03:37Z
+---
+
+# Context
+
+Executed prompt: src/prompts/daily/load-test-agent.md
+
+## Goal
+Execute a safe, reproducible load test against a local relay to measure baseline performance.
+
+## Scope
+- Create a local ephemeral relay for testing.
+- Run the load test harness (`scripts/agent/load-test.mjs`) against the local relay.
+- Generate a performance report.
+
+## Constraints
+- Must not target public relays.
+- Must use `load-test-agent` prompt instructions.
+- Must not introduce new dependencies if possible.
diff --git a/src/decisions/DECISIONS_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md b/src/decisions/DECISIONS_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md
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+---
+agent: load-test-agent
+cadence: daily
+run-start: 2026-02-22T23:03:37Z
+---
+
+# Decisions
+
+Executed prompt: src/prompts/daily/load-test-agent.md
+
+## Decision
+Use a local ephemeral WebSocket server as the relay target.
+
+## Rationale
+To ensure safety and avoid hitting public relays, as strictly required by the `load-test-agent` prompt and `AGENTS.md`. A local relay provides a controlled environment for measuring baseline harness performance.
diff --git a/src/test_logs/TEST_LOG_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md b/src/test_logs/TEST_LOG_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md
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+---
+agent: load-test-agent
+cadence: daily
+run-start: 2026-02-22T23:03:37Z
+---
+
+# Test Log
+
+Executed prompt: src/prompts/daily/load-test-agent.md
+
+- Command: `node scripts/agent/load-test.mjs --relay-url "ws://127.0.0.1:42049" --clients 10 --duration-sec 10 --allow-dedicated-test-relay 1 --relay-safety-ack LOAD_TEST_INFRA_CONFIRMED --dry-run 0`
+- Result: Success. Throughput: 19.93 events/sec. Success rate: 100%. No errors. See `reports/load-test/load-test-report-2026-02-22.md` for details.
diff --git a/src/todo/TODO_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md b/src/todo/TODO_2026-02-22T23-03-37Z.md
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+---
+agent: load-test-agent
+cadence: daily
+run-start: 2026-02-22T23:03:37Z
+---
+
+# Todo
+
+Executed prompt: src/prompts/daily/load-test-agent.md
+
+## Completed Tasks
+- [x] Run load test against local relay
diff --git a/task-logs/daily/2026-02-22T23-03-37Z__load-test-agent__completed.md b/task-logs/daily/2026-02-22T23-03-37Z__load-test-agent__completed.md
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+---
+agent: load-test-agent
+platform: linux
+---
+
+# Completed
+Executed prompt: src/prompts/daily/load-test-agent.md