chore(docs): bounty program - standard

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/standard-bounty.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+name: Standard Bounty
+description: A bounty task for general framework contributions (not integration-specific)
+title: "[Bounty]: "
+labels: []
+body:
+  - type: markdown
+    attributes:
+      value: |
+        ## Standard Bounty
+
+        This issue is part of the [Bounty Program](../../docs/bounty-program/README.md).
+        **Claim this bounty** by commenting below — a maintainer will assign you within 24 hours.
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: bounty-size
+    attributes:
+      label: Bounty Size
+      options:
+        - "Small (10 pts)"
+        - "Medium (30 pts)"
+        - "Large (75 pts)"
+        - "Extreme (150 pts)"
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: dropdown
+    id: difficulty
+    attributes:
+      label: Difficulty
+      options:
+        - Easy
+        - Medium
+        - Hard
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: description
+    attributes:
+      label: Description
+      description: What needs to be done to complete this bounty.
+      placeholder: |
+        Describe the specific task, including:
+        - What the contributor needs to do
+        - Links to relevant files in the repo
+        - Any context or motivation for the change
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: acceptance-criteria
+    attributes:
+      label: Acceptance Criteria
+      description: What "done" looks like. The PR must meet all criteria.
+      placeholder: |
+        - [ ] Criterion 1
+        - [ ] Criterion 2
+        - [ ] CI passes
+    validations:
+      required: true
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: relevant-files
+    attributes:
+      label: Relevant Files
+      description: Links to files or directories related to this bounty.
+      placeholder: |
+        - `path/to/file.py`
+        - `path/to/directory/`
+
+  - type: textarea
+    id: resources
+    attributes:
+      label: Resources
+      description: Links to docs, issues, or external references that will help.
+      placeholder: |
+        - Related issue: #XXXX
+        - Docs: https://...

docs/bounty-program/README.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Integration Bounty Program
+# Bounty Program
 
-Earn XP, Discord roles, and money by testing, documenting, and building integrations for the Aden agent framework.
+Earn XP, Discord roles, and money by contributing to the Aden agent framework — from quick fixes to major features, plus integration testing and development.
 
 ## Why Contribute?
 
@@ -33,6 +33,10 @@ Lurkr auto-assigns the first two roles. Core Contributor requires sustained, qua
 
 ## Bounty Types
 
+### Integration Bounties
+
+Focused on the tool ecosystem — testing, documenting, and building integrations.
+
 | Type                  | Label             | Points | What You Do                                                                |
 | --------------------- | ----------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
 | **Test a tool**       | `bounty:test`     | 20     | Test with a real API key, submit a report with logs                        |
@@ -42,6 +46,47 @@ Lurkr auto-assigns the first two roles. Core Contributor requires sustained, qua
 
 Promoting a tool from unverified to verified is the final step — submit a PR moving it from `_register_unverified()` to `_register_verified()` after the [promotion checklist](promotion-checklist.md) is complete.
 
+### Standard Bounties
+
+General contributions to the framework, docs, tests, and infrastructure — not tied to a specific integration.
+
+| Size         | Label              | Points | Scope                                                                              |
+| ------------ | ------------------ | ------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
+| **Small**    | `bounty:small`     | 10     | Typo fixes, broken links, error message improvements, confirm/reproduce bug reports |
+| **Medium**   | `bounty:medium`    | 30     | Bug fixes, new or improved unit tests, how-to guides, CLI UX improvements           |
+| **Large**    | `bounty:large`     | 75     | New features, performance optimizations with benchmarks, architecture docs           |
+| **Extreme**  | `bounty:extreme`   | 150    | Major subsystem work, security audits, cross-cutting refactors, new core capabilities |
+
+#### Examples by size
+
+**Small (10 pts):**
+- Fix typos or broken links in documentation
+- Improve an error message to include actionable guidance
+- Add missing type annotations to a module
+- Reproduce and confirm an open bug report with environment details
+- Fix linting or CI warnings
+
+**Medium (30 pts):**
+- Fix a non-critical bug with a regression test
+- Write a how-to guide or tutorial for a common workflow
+- Add or significantly improve test coverage for a core module
+- Improve CLI help text, argument validation, or UX
+- Add structured logging or observability to a module
+
+**Large (75 pts):**
+- Implement a new user-facing feature end to end
+- Performance optimization with before/after benchmarks
+- Build a new CLI command or subcommand
+- Write comprehensive architecture documentation for a subsystem
+- Add a new credential adapter type
+
+**Extreme (150 pts):**
+- Design and implement a major subsystem (e.g., plugin system, caching layer)
+- Security audit of a core module with findings and fixes
+- Major refactor of core architecture (must have maintainer pre-approval)
+- Build a complete example application or reference implementation
+- End-to-end testing framework for agent workflows
+
 ## Quality Gates
 
 - **PRs** must be merged by a maintainer (not self-merged)
@@ -52,12 +97,28 @@ Promoting a tool from unverified to verified is the final step — submit a PR m
 
 ## Labels
 
+### Integration bounty labels
+
 | Label               | Color              | Meaning                                 |
 | ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------- |
 | `bounty:test`       | `#1D76DB` (blue)   | Test a tool with a real API key         |
 | `bounty:docs`       | `#FBCA04` (yellow) | Write or improve documentation          |
 | `bounty:code`       | `#D93F0B` (orange) | Health checker, bug fix, or improvement |
 | `bounty:new-tool`   | `#6F42C1` (purple) | Build a new integration from scratch    |
+
+### Standard bounty labels
+
+| Label               | Color              | Meaning                                            |
+| ------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------- |
+| `bounty:small`      | `#C2E0C6` (green)  | Quick fix — typos, links, error messages           |
+| `bounty:medium`     | `#0E8A16` (green)  | Bug fix, tests, guides, CLI improvements           |
+| `bounty:large`      | `#B60205` (red)    | New feature, perf work, architecture docs          |
+| `bounty:extreme`    | `#000000` (black)  | Major subsystem, security audit, core refactor     |
+
+### Difficulty labels
+
+| Label               | Color              | Meaning                                 |
+| ------------------- | ------------------ | --------------------------------------- |
 | `difficulty:easy`   | `#BFD4F2`          | Good first contribution                 |
 | `difficulty:medium` | `#D4C5F9`          | Requires some familiarity               |
 | `difficulty:hard`   | `#F9D0C4`          | Significant effort or expertise needed  |

docs/bounty-program/contributor-guide.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Contributor Guide — Integration Bounty Program
+# Contributor Guide — Bounty Program
 
-Earn XP, Discord roles, and eventually real money by testing and building integrations for the Aden agent framework.
+Earn XP, Discord roles, and eventually real money by contributing to the Aden agent framework — from quick fixes to major features and integration work.
 
 ## Getting Started
 
@@ -30,7 +30,13 @@ XP comes from GitHub bounties (auto-pushed on PR merge) and Discord activity in
 
 ## Bounty Types
 
-### Test a Tool (20 pts)
+There are two categories: **integration bounties** (tool-specific) and **standard bounties** (general contributions).
+
+---
+
+### Integration Bounties
+
+#### Test a Tool (20 pts)
 
 Test an unverified tool with a real API key and report what happens.
 
@@ -41,7 +47,7 @@ Test an unverified tool with a real API key and report what happens.
 
 Report both successes and failures. Finding bugs is valuable.
 
-### Write Docs (20 pts)
+#### Write Docs (20 pts)
 
 Write a README for a tool that's missing one.
 
@@ -52,7 +58,7 @@ Write a README for a tool that's missing one.
 
 Function names and API URLs must match reality — no AI hallucinations.
 
-### Code Contribution (30 pts)
+#### Code Contribution (30 pts)
 
 Add a health checker, fix a bug, or improve an integration.
 
@@ -66,7 +72,7 @@ Add a health checker, fix a bug, or improve an integration.
 1. Find a bug during testing, file an issue
 2. Fix it in a PR with a test covering the bug
 
-### New Integration (75 pts)
+#### New Integration (75 pts)
 
 Build a complete integration from scratch.
 
@@ -77,6 +83,60 @@ Build a complete integration from scratch.
 
 Expect multiple review rounds.
 
+---
+
+### Standard Bounties
+
+General contributions to the framework — not tied to a specific integration. Sized by effort and impact.
+
+#### Small (10 pts)
+
+Quick, focused fixes. Great for first-time contributors.
+
+- Fix typos or broken links in documentation
+- Improve an error message to include actionable guidance
+- Add missing type annotations to a module
+- Reproduce and confirm a bug report with environment details
+- Fix linting or CI warnings
+
+**How:** Open a PR with the fix. Tag with `bounty:small`.
+
+#### Medium (30 pts)
+
+Meaningful improvements that require reading and understanding existing code.
+
+- Fix a non-critical bug with a regression test
+- Write a how-to guide or tutorial
+- Add or significantly improve test coverage for a core module
+- Improve CLI help text, argument validation, or UX
+- Add structured logging or observability to a module
+
+**How:** Claim the issue first. Submit a PR with tests where applicable. Tag with `bounty:medium`.
+
+#### Large (75 pts)
+
+Significant work that adds real capability or improves the project substantially.
+
+- Implement a new user-facing feature end to end
+- Performance optimization with before/after benchmarks
+- Build a new CLI command or subcommand
+- Write comprehensive architecture documentation for a subsystem
+- Add a new credential adapter type
+
+**How:** Claim the issue and discuss your approach in the issue before starting. Submit a PR. Tag with `bounty:large`.
+
+#### Extreme (150 pts)
+
+Major contributions that shape the project's direction. Requires maintainer pre-approval.
+
+- Design and implement a major subsystem (e.g., plugin system, caching layer)
+- Security audit of a core module with findings and fixes
+- Major refactor of core architecture
+- Build a complete example application or reference implementation
+- End-to-end testing framework for agent workflows
+
+**How:** Comment on the issue with a design proposal. Wait for maintainer approval before starting work. Tag with `bounty:extreme`.
+
 ## Rules
 
 1. **Claim before you start** — comment on the issue, wait for assignment

docs/bounty-program/game-master-manual.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ When someone comments "I'd like to work on this":
 5. Merge — the GitHub Action auto-awards XP and posts to Discord
 6. Close the linked bounty issue
 
-### Quality Gates
+### Quality Gates — Integration Bounties
 
 **`bounty:docs`:**
 - [ ] Follows the [tool README template](templates/tool-readme-template.md)
@@ -51,6 +51,31 @@ When someone comments "I'd like to work on this":
 - [ ] `make check && make test` passes
 - [ ] Registered in `_register_unverified()` (not verified)
 
+### Quality Gates — Standard Bounties
+
+**`bounty:small`:**
+- [ ] Change is correct and doesn't introduce regressions
+- [ ] CI passes
+- [ ] Scope matches "small" — not padded into a bigger change
+
+**`bounty:medium`:**
+- [ ] CI passes
+- [ ] Bug fixes include a regression test
+- [ ] Docs/guides are accurate and follow existing style
+- [ ] Not AI-generated without verification
+
+**`bounty:large`:**
+- [ ] Design was discussed in the issue before implementation
+- [ ] CI passes, new tests cover the change
+- [ ] Benchmarks included for performance work (before/after)
+- [ ] Architecture docs reviewed by a second maintainer
+
+**`bounty:extreme`:**
+- [ ] Maintainer pre-approved the design proposal before work began
+- [ ] CI passes, comprehensive test coverage
+- [ ] Documentation updated to reflect the change
+- [ ] Reviewed by at least two maintainers
+
 ### Rejecting Submissions
 
 1. Leave specific, constructive feedback
@@ -78,6 +103,8 @@ If a Core Contributor is inactive 8+ weeks, reach out privately first, then remo
 
 Post dollar values in `#bounty-payouts` (Core Contributors only):
 
+### Integration bounties
+
 | Bounty Type | Dollar Range |
 |-------------|-------------|
 | `bounty:test` | $10–30 |
@@ -85,6 +112,15 @@ Post dollar values in `#bounty-payouts` (Core Contributors only):
 | `bounty:code` | $20–50 |
 | `bounty:new-tool` | $50–150 |
 
+### Standard bounties
+
+| Bounty Type | Dollar Range |
+|-------------|-------------|
+| `bounty:small` | $5–15 |
+| `bounty:medium` | $20–50 |
+| `bounty:large` | $50–150 |
+| `bounty:extreme` | $150–500 |
+
 **Payout:** PR merged → verify quality → record in `#bounty-payouts` → process payment.
 
 XP is always awarded regardless of budget. Money is a bonus layer.

docs/bounty-program/setup-guide.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ Complete setup from zero to running. Estimated time: 30 minutes.
 ./scripts/setup-bounty-labels.sh
 ```
 
-This creates 7 labels: 4 bounty types (`bounty:test`, `bounty:docs`, `bounty:code`, `bounty:new-tool`) and 3 difficulty levels (`difficulty:easy`, `difficulty:medium`, `difficulty:hard`).
+This creates 11 labels: 4 integration bounty types (`bounty:test`, `bounty:docs`, `bounty:code`, `bounty:new-tool`), 4 standard bounty sizes (`bounty:small`, `bounty:medium`, `bounty:large`, `bounty:extreme`), and 3 difficulty levels (`difficulty:easy`, `difficulty:medium`, `difficulty:hard`).
 
 ## Step 2: Create Discord Channels (3 min)
 

scripts/bounty-tracker.ts

@@ -68,10 +68,16 @@ interface LeaderboardEntry {
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 const POINTS: Record<string, number> = {
+  // Integration bounties
   "bounty:test": 20,
   "bounty:docs": 20,
   "bounty:code": 30,
   "bounty:new-tool": 75,
+  // Standard bounties
+  "bounty:small": 10,
+  "bounty:medium": 30,
+  "bounty:large": 75,
+  "bounty:extreme": 150,
 };
 
 // ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
@@ -276,6 +282,10 @@ function formatBountyNotification(bounty: BountyResult): string {
     docs: "\u{1F4DD}",
     code: "\u{1F527}",
     "new-tool": "\u{2B50}",
+    small: "\u{1F4A1}",
+    medium: "\u{1F6E0}",
+    large: "\u{1F680}",
+    extreme: "\u{1F525}",
   };
 
   const emoji = typeEmoji[bounty.bountyType] ?? "\u{1F3AF}";
@@ -301,7 +311,7 @@ function formatLeaderboard(entries: LeaderboardEntry[]): string {
 
   const medals = ["\u{1F947}", "\u{1F948}", "\u{1F949}"];
 
-  let msg = "**\u{1F3C6} Integration Bounty Leaderboard**\n\n";
+  let msg = "**\u{1F3C6} Bounty Leaderboard**\n\n";
 
   for (let i = 0; i < top10.length; i++) {
     const entry = top10[i];

scripts/setup-bounty-labels.sh

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 #!/usr/bin/env bash
-# Creates GitHub labels for the Integration Bounty Program.
+# Creates GitHub labels for the Bounty Program.
 # Usage: ./scripts/setup-bounty-labels.sh [owner/repo]
 # Requires: gh CLI authenticated
 
@@ -9,12 +9,18 @@ REPO="${1:-adenhq/hive}"
 
 echo "Setting up bounty labels for $REPO..."
 
-# Bounty type labels
+# Integration bounty labels
 gh label create "bounty:test"     --repo "$REPO" --color "1D76DB" --description "Bounty: test a tool with real API key (20 pts)" --force
 gh label create "bounty:docs"     --repo "$REPO" --color "FBCA04" --description "Bounty: write or improve documentation (20 pts)" --force
 gh label create "bounty:code"     --repo "$REPO" --color "D93F0B" --description "Bounty: health checker, bug fix, or improvement (30 pts)" --force
 gh label create "bounty:new-tool" --repo "$REPO" --color "6F42C1" --description "Bounty: build a new integration from scratch (75 pts)" --force
 
+# Standard bounty labels
+gh label create "bounty:small"    --repo "$REPO" --color "C2E0C6" --description "Bounty: quick fix — typos, links, error messages (10 pts)" --force
+gh label create "bounty:medium"   --repo "$REPO" --color "0E8A16" --description "Bounty: bug fix, tests, guides, CLI improvements (30 pts)" --force
+gh label create "bounty:large"    --repo "$REPO" --color "B60205" --description "Bounty: new feature, perf work, architecture docs (75 pts)" --force
+gh label create "bounty:extreme"  --repo "$REPO" --color "000000" --description "Bounty: major subsystem, security audit, core refactor (150 pts)" --force
+
 # Difficulty labels
 gh label create "difficulty:easy"   --repo "$REPO" --color "BFD4F2" --description "Good first contribution" --force
 gh label create "difficulty:medium" --repo "$REPO" --color "D4C5F9" --description "Requires some familiarity" --force