diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0dce8fe..af41d7b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -116,7 +116,14 @@ nightshift run --task TASK-001
 For the first real-model tutorial target:
 
 ```bash
-nightshift init --template imageboard --root nightshift-imageboard
+nightshift init --template tutorial-imageboard --root nightshift-imageboard
+```
+
+Other built-in real-model templates:
+
+```bash
+nightshift init --template real-simple --root bookmarks-demo
+nightshift init --template real-long-running --root incident-service
 ```
 
 Open the read-only artifact dashboard:
diff --git a/examples/tutorial/01-imageboard/README.md b/examples/tutorial/01-imageboard/README.md
index 115ffdf..5b4dcc6 100644
--- a/examples/tutorial/01-imageboard/README.md
+++ b/examples/tutorial/01-imageboard/README.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ The target is a compact 4chan-style imageboard: boards, threads, replies, images
 Run this from a disposable parent directory:
 
 ```bash
-nightshift init --template imageboard --root nightshift-imageboard
+nightshift init --template tutorial-imageboard --root nightshift-imageboard
 cd nightshift-imageboard
 ```
 
diff --git a/nightshift/cli.py b/nightshift/cli.py
index ed44730..417aa80 100644
--- a/nightshift/cli.py
+++ b/nightshift/cli.py
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import sys
 
 from .config import validate_config
 from .errors import NightShiftError
-from .init import init_project
+from .init import available_templates, init_project
 from .pipeline import PipelineRunner
 from .runlog import RunLogger
 from .status import build_status, format_status
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ def build_parser() -> argparse.ArgumentParser:
     init_parser.add_argument(
         "--template",
         default="basic",
-        choices=("basic", "imageboard"),
+        choices=available_templates(),
         help="Starter template to create.",
     )
     init_parser.add_argument("--force", action="store_true", help="Overwrite existing starter files.")
diff --git a/nightshift/init.py b/nightshift/init.py
index d33a190..3c3f4b0 100644
--- a/nightshift/init.py
+++ b/nightshift/init.py
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@
 from __future__ import annotations
 
 from pathlib import Path
+import shutil
 
 from .errors import InitError
 from . import templates
@@ -32,9 +33,18 @@ IMAGEBOARD_FILES = {
 
 PROJECT_TEMPLATES = {
     "basic": STARTER_FILES,
-    "imageboard": IMAGEBOARD_FILES,
+    "tutorial-imageboard": IMAGEBOARD_FILES,
 }
 
+TEMPLATE_ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parent / "project_templates"
+
+
+def available_templates() -> tuple[str, ...]:
+    names = set(PROJECT_TEMPLATES)
+    if TEMPLATE_ROOT.exists():
+        names.update(path.name for path in TEMPLATE_ROOT.iterdir() if path.is_dir())
+    return tuple(sorted(names))
+
 
 def init_project(root: Path, force: bool = False, template: str = "basic") -> list[Path]:
     """Create starter NightShift files under root.
@@ -43,10 +53,11 @@ def init_project(root: Path, force: bool = False, template: str = "basic") -> li
     """
 
     root = root.resolve()
-    if template not in PROJECT_TEMPLATES:
-        known = ", ".join(sorted(PROJECT_TEMPLATES))
+    if template not in available_templates():
+        known = ", ".join(available_templates())
         raise InitError(f"Unknown template '{template}'. Available templates: {known}")
-    files = PROJECT_TEMPLATES[template]
+    template_dir = TEMPLATE_ROOT / template
+    files = _template_files(template, template_dir)
     targets = [root / relative for relative in files]
     existing = [path for path in targets if path.exists()]
     if existing and not force:
@@ -60,7 +71,21 @@ def init_project(root: Path, force: bool = False, template: str = "basic") -> li
     for relative, content in files.items():
         path = root / relative
         path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
-        path.write_text(content, encoding="utf-8")
+        if content is None:
+            source = template_dir / relative
+            shutil.copyfile(source, path)
+        else:
+            path.write_text(content, encoding="utf-8")
         written.append(path)
 
     return written
+
+
+def _template_files(template: str, template_dir: Path) -> dict[str, str | None]:
+    if template_dir.exists():
+        return {
+            path.relative_to(template_dir).as_posix(): None
+            for path in sorted(template_dir.rglob("*"))
+            if path.is_file()
+        }
+    return PROJECT_TEMPLATES[template]
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/implementer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/implementer.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ea9b27b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/implementer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+# Implementer
+
+You are the implementation agent for NightShift.
+
+Implement the approved plan inside the scoped project directory.
+
+Rules:
+- Make the smallest correct change.
+- Do not edit files outside scope.
+- Preserve existing style.
+- Write useful implementation notes.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/planner.md b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/planner.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..da3300c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/planner.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+# Planner
+
+You are the planning agent for NightShift.
+
+Create a conservative implementation plan for one coding task.
+
+Rules:
+- Do not write code.
+- Identify relevant files.
+- Preserve existing behavior.
+- Prefer small changes.
+- Include test strategy.
+- Include risks.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/reviewer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/reviewer.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6aae61d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/agents/reviewer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+# Reviewer
+
+You are the review agent for NightShift.
+
+Decide whether the current task should pass, retry implementation, retry planning, or fail.
+
+Output exactly:
+
+status: pass | fail | retry | escalate
+reason: <short explanation>
+next_stage: <optional stage id>
+context_update: <compact useful note>
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/basic/nightshift.yaml b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/nightshift.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2241055
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/nightshift.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+project:
+  name: example-project
+  root: .
+  task_file: tasks.md
+  artifact_dir: .nightshift
+
+safety:
+  require_clean_worktree: false
+  scoped_paths:
+    - .
+  allowed_commands:
+    - python -m unittest
+  forbidden_commands:
+    - rm -rf
+    - git push
+    - curl | bash
+
+agents:
+  planner:
+    backend: command
+    command: echo
+    system_prompt: agents/planner.md
+
+  implementer:
+    backend: command
+    command: echo
+    system_prompt: agents/implementer.md
+
+  reviewer:
+    backend: command
+    command: echo
+    system_prompt: agents/reviewer.md
+
+pipeline:
+  max_task_retries: 3
+  stages:
+    - id: plan
+      type: agent
+      agent: planner
+      output: plan.md
+
+    - id: review_plan
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      on_fail: plan
+      output: plan-review.md
+
+    - id: implement
+      type: agent
+      agent: implementer
+      output: implementation-log.md
+
+    - id: test
+      type: command
+      commands:
+        - python -m unittest
+      output: test-output.txt
+
+    - id: review
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      on_fail: implement
+      output: review.md
+
+    - id: summarize
+      type: summarize
+      output: final-notes.md
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/basic/tasks.md b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/tasks.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f77048
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/basic/tasks.md
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+# Tasks
+
+- [ ] TASK-001: Add your first NightShift task
+
+Description:
+Describe the coding task NightShift should work on.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- The expected behavior is clear
+- The task can be reviewed from generated artifacts
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/architect.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/architect.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9739e7d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/architect.md
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+You are the architecture agent for NightShift.
+
+Use the plan, task, and context to produce a short implementation design.
+Focus on module boundaries, data model, route responsibilities, and test seams.
+
+Do not write code.
+Do not request broad unrelated context.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/junior.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/junior.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d9700cb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/junior.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+You are the junior implementation agent for NightShift.
+
+Implement the task from the plan and architecture notes.
+
+Output only complete file content blocks:
+```file:relative/path.py
+<complete file content>
+```
+
+Keep the implementation simple and testable.
+Include tests.
+Do not include explanations outside file blocks.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/planner.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..40449c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+You are the planning agent for NightShift.
+
+Create a concise, realistic implementation plan for the current task.
+Request repository context when needed.
+
+Use lookup requests exactly:
+
+lookup_requests:
+- tool: read_file
+  path: relative/path.py
+- tool: grep
+  path: .
+  pattern: search_regex
+
+After context is available, write:
+- implementation steps
+- files to create or edit
+- test strategy
+- risks and sequencing notes
+
+Do not write code.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3f7f402
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+You are the review agent for NightShift.
+
+Review the task, plan, architecture notes, patch artifacts, test output, and final repository state.
+
+Output exactly:
+
+status: pass | fail | retry | escalate
+reason: <short explanation>
+next_stage: <optional stage id>
+context_update: <compact useful note>
+
+For the junior review:
+- If the implementation satisfies the task, output `status: pass` and `next_stage: summarize`.
+- If the implementation is close but flawed, output `status: retry` and `next_stage: implement_senior`.
+
+For the senior review:
+- Use retry only for fixable senior issues.
+- Use pass only when acceptance criteria are satisfied.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/senior.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/senior.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1b99773
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/agents/senior.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+You are the senior implementation agent for NightShift.
+
+You receive the previous junior attempt, validation errors, test output, review notes, and repository context.
+Produce a corrected implementation for the same task.
+
+Output only complete file content blocks:
+```file:relative/path.py
+<complete file content>
+```
+
+Prioritize correctness, coherent design, and passing tests.
+Preserve useful work from the junior attempt when it is sound.
+Do not include explanations outside file blocks.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/tasks.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/tasks.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..83aee35
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/.nightshift/tasks.md
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# Tasks
+
+- [ ] TASK-001: Incident intake service foundation
+
+Description:
+Create a Flask service for incident intake and triage. Implement SQLite schema, app factory, incident model helpers, routes for creating/listing/detailing incidents, and tests. This is intentionally larger than the simple template and should exercise planning, architecture notes, implementation, tests, and review.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Provides app factory and package layout under `src/`
+- Defines SQLite schema for incidents, status, severity, and audit events
+- Implements create, list, and detail routes
+- Records audit events when incidents are created or status changes
+- Includes pytest tests with temporary database setup
+
+- [ ] TASK-002: Assignment and status workflow
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-001
+
+Description:
+Add assignee tracking, status transitions, validation rules, and audit history views.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Supports assigning incidents to owners
+- Validates allowed status transitions
+- Stores audit events for assignment and status changes
+- Includes route and model tests
+
+- [ ] TASK-003: Search and reporting
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-002
+
+Description:
+Add filtering by severity/status/assignee and a lightweight CSV export for open incidents.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Supports filtered incident list queries
+- Exports open incidents as CSV
+- Includes tests for filter combinations and export content
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/README.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0e44ee6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+# Real Long-Running Template: Junior/Senior Pipeline
+
+Use this template for a realistic, longer NightShift run where several agents cooperate on a non-trivial service task.
+
+```bash
+nightshift init --template real-long-running --root incident-service
+cd incident-service
+python -m pip install flask pytest
+nightshift run --task TASK-001
+```
+
+Use case: build and evolve a small incident intake and triage service with Flask, SQLite, tests, and audit history.
+
+Agents:
+
+- Planner: `qwen2.5-coder:14b`
+- Architect: `qwen2.5-coder:14b`
+- Junior implementer: `qwen2.5-coder:14b`
+- Senior implementer: `qwen3-coder:30b`
+- Reviewer: `qwen2.5-coder:14b`
+
+Junior/senior routing:
+
+- The junior implementer tries first.
+- Patch validation, patch apply, or tests can route directly to `implement_senior`.
+- The junior reviewer prompt asks the reviewer to jump to `summarize` when the junior passes, or to `implement_senior` when the junior needs escalation.
+- The senior path then writes its own patch artifacts, applies, tests, and reviews.
+
+This template intentionally has a longer pipeline and a bigger blast radius. Use it after the simple template works on your machine.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/docs/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/docs/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/docs/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/nightshift.yaml b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/nightshift.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a4b1c6d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/nightshift.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+project:
+  name: service-maintenance
+  root: .
+  task_file: .nightshift/tasks.md
+  artifact_dir: .nightshift
+
+safety:
+  require_clean_worktree: false
+  scoped_paths:
+    - src
+    - tests
+    - docs
+    - pyproject.toml
+    - README.md
+  allowed_commands:
+    - python -m pytest -q
+  forbidden_commands:
+    - rm -rf
+    - git push
+    - curl | bash
+
+experiment:
+  label: long-running-junior-senior
+  prompt_variant: qwen25-junior-qwen3-senior-v1
+
+agents:
+  planner:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.2
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/planner.md
+
+  architect:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.2
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/architect.md
+
+  junior:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/junior.md
+
+  senior:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen3-coder:30b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/senior.md
+
+  reviewer:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
+
+pipeline:
+  max_task_retries: 4
+  continue_on_task_failure: false
+  stages:
+    - id: plan
+      type: agent
+      agent: planner
+      output: plan.md
+
+    - id: architecture
+      type: agent
+      agent: architect
+      output: architecture.md
+
+    - id: context
+      type: repo_context
+      output: context-pack.md
+
+    - id: implement_junior
+      type: file_writer
+      agent: junior
+      output: proposed.patch
+
+    - id: normalize_junior
+      type: patch_normalizer
+      output: normalized.patch
+
+    - id: validate_junior
+      type: patch_validator
+      output: patch-validation.md
+      max_files: 16
+      max_lines: 1400
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: apply_junior
+      type: patch_apply
+      mode: apply
+      output: patch-apply-output.txt
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: test_junior
+      type: command
+      commands:
+        - python -m pytest -q
+      output: test-output.txt
+      shell: true
+      timeout_seconds: 45
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: review_junior
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      output: review.md
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: implement_senior
+      type: file_writer
+      agent: senior
+      output: senior-proposed.patch
+
+    - id: normalize_senior
+      type: patch_normalizer
+      output: senior-normalized.patch
+
+    - id: validate_senior
+      type: patch_validator
+      output: senior-patch-validation.md
+      max_files: 20
+      max_lines: 1800
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: apply_senior
+      type: patch_apply
+      mode: apply
+      output: senior-patch-apply-output.txt
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: test_senior
+      type: command
+      commands:
+        - python -m pytest -q
+      output: senior-test-output.txt
+      shell: true
+      timeout_seconds: 60
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: review_senior
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      output: senior-review.md
+      on_fail: implement_senior
+
+    - id: summarize
+      type: summarize
+      output: final-notes.md
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/src/incident_service/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/src/incident_service/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/src/incident_service/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/tests/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/tests/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-long-running/tests/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dda6cbc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,12 @@
+You are the implementation agent for NightShift.
+
+Output only complete file content blocks.
+Use one fenced block per changed file:
+```file:relative/path.py
+<complete file content>
+```
+
+Keep the change scoped to the current task.
+Prefer straightforward Flask and sqlite3 code.
+Include pytest tests when needed.
+Do not include explanations outside file blocks.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/planner.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..278aae2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+You are the planning agent for NightShift.
+
+Create a concise implementation plan for the current task.
+
+If repository context is needed, output lookup requests exactly:
+
+lookup_requests:
+- tool: read_file
+  path: relative/path.py
+- tool: grep
+  path: .
+  pattern: search_regex
+
+After context is available, write:
+- files to create or edit
+- tests to add
+- risks
+
+Do not write code.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d1ae8ae
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+You are the review agent for NightShift.
+
+Review the task, plan, patch artifacts, test output, and final repository state.
+
+Output exactly:
+
+status: pass | fail | retry | escalate
+reason: <short explanation>
+next_stage: <optional stage id>
+context_update: <compact useful note>
+
+Use retry for fixable implementation or test failures.
+Use pass only when acceptance criteria are satisfied.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/tasks.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/tasks.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c7d4428
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/.nightshift/tasks.md
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# Tasks
+
+- [ ] TASK-001: Bookmark API foundation
+
+Description:
+Create a small Flask bookmark API with SQLite persistence. Implement app factory, schema initialization, bookmark model helpers, and routes to create, list, update, and delete bookmarks. Keep code under `src/` and tests under `tests/`.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Provides an app factory under `src/`
+- Initializes a SQLite schema for bookmarks
+- Supports create, list, update, and delete routes
+- Validates required URL/title fields
+- Includes pytest tests using a temporary database
+
+- [ ] TASK-002: Tags and filtering
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-001
+
+Description:
+Add tags to bookmarks and support filtering bookmarks by tag.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Stores tags in SQLite
+- Supports assigning multiple tags to a bookmark
+- Supports filtering list output by tag
+- Includes model and route tests
+
+- [ ] TASK-003: Import/export
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-002
+
+Description:
+Add JSON import and export endpoints for bookmark backups.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Exports all bookmarks and tags as JSON
+- Imports valid JSON backup payloads
+- Rejects malformed imports without corrupting existing data
+- Includes tests for export and import behavior
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/README.md b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4a736d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+# Real Simple Template: Bookmark API
+
+Use this template for a short, practical model-backed NightShift run.
+
+```bash
+nightshift init --template real-simple --root bookmarks-demo
+cd bookmarks-demo
+python -m pip install flask pytest
+nightshift run --task TASK-001
+```
+
+The model is `qwen2.5-coder:14b` for planning, implementation, and review. The target is intentionally modest: a Flask + SQLite bookmark API with pytest coverage.
+
+NightShift files live in `.nightshift/`. Application code should be created under `src/`, and tests under `tests/`.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/nightshift.yaml b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/nightshift.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bab18b6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/nightshift.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,96 @@
+project:
+  name: simple-bookmarks
+  root: .
+  task_file: .nightshift/tasks.md
+  artifact_dir: .nightshift
+
+safety:
+  require_clean_worktree: false
+  scoped_paths:
+    - src
+    - tests
+    - pyproject.toml
+    - README.md
+  allowed_commands:
+    - python -m pytest -q
+  forbidden_commands:
+    - rm -rf
+    - git push
+    - curl | bash
+
+experiment:
+  label: real-simple-qwen25
+  prompt_variant: qwen2.5-coder-14b-file-writer-v1
+
+agents:
+  planner:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.2
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/planner.md
+
+  implementer:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/implementer.md
+
+  reviewer:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
+
+pipeline:
+  max_task_retries: 2
+  continue_on_task_failure: false
+  stages:
+    - id: plan
+      type: agent
+      agent: planner
+      output: plan.md
+
+    - id: context
+      type: repo_context
+      output: context-pack.md
+
+    - id: implement
+      type: file_writer
+      agent: implementer
+      output: proposed.patch
+
+    - id: normalize
+      type: patch_normalizer
+      output: normalized.patch
+
+    - id: validate_patch
+      type: patch_validator
+      output: patch-validation.md
+      max_files: 8
+      max_lines: 700
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: apply_patch
+      type: patch_apply
+      mode: apply
+      output: patch-apply-output.txt
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: test
+      type: command
+      commands:
+        - python -m pytest -q
+      output: test-output.txt
+      shell: true
+      timeout_seconds: 20
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: review
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      output: review.md
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: summarize
+      type: summarize
+      output: final-notes.md
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/src/bookmarks/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/src/bookmarks/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/src/bookmarks/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/tests/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/tests/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/real-simple/tests/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/agents/implementer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md
similarity index 67%
rename from agents/implementer.md
rename to nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md
index 74dc3fe..462a843 100644
--- a/agents/implementer.md
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/implementer.md
@@ -1,13 +1,11 @@
 You are the implementation agent for NightShift.
 
 Output only complete file content blocks.
-Use one fenced block per changed file:
-
+Use one fenced block per file with this exact opening form:
 ```file:relative/path.py
 <complete file content>
 ```
-
-Do not include explanations before or after the patch.
+Do not include explanations before or after the file blocks.
 Include tests when needed.
 Keep the change as small as possible.
 Only edit files needed for the task.
diff --git a/agents/planner.md b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
similarity index 95%
rename from agents/planner.md
rename to nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
index 2f3bbf3..00670c0 100644
--- a/agents/planner.md
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/planner.md
@@ -16,4 +16,4 @@ After context is provided, write a short plan with:
 - tests to add or update
 - risks
 
-Do not write code.
\ No newline at end of file
+Do not write code.
diff --git a/agents/reviewer.md b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
similarity index 87%
rename from agents/reviewer.md
rename to nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
index c520b48..4309b37 100644
--- a/agents/reviewer.md
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ context_update: <compact useful note>
 
 Use retry when the implementation is close but needs another patch.
 Use fail when the patch is unsafe, unrelated, or clearly broken.
-Use pass only when the acceptance criteria are satisfied.
\ No newline at end of file
+Use pass only when the acceptance criteria are satisfied.
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/tasks.md b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/tasks.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0921b0f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/.nightshift/tasks.md
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+# Tasks
+
+- [ ] TASK-001: Board and thread foundation
+
+Description:
+Create the initial Flask imageboard application. Implement the board and thread data model, SQLite schema, model helpers, `/board/<name>` and `/thread/<id>` routes, and tests. Keep source code under `src/`, tests under `tests/`, HTML templates under `templates/`, and static files under `static/`.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Defines SQLite tables for boards, threads, and replies
+- Provides database initialization and model helper functions
+- Implements `/board/<name>` route showing threads for that board
+- Implements `/thread/<id>` route showing the thread and replies
+- Includes route and model tests using a temporary database
+
+- [ ] TASK-002: Image upload and thumbnails
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-001
+
+Description:
+Add image attachment support for new threads and replies. Store uploaded image metadata in SQLite, save uploaded files under `static/uploads`, and generate thumbnails under `static/thumbs`.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Accepts image uploads for threads and replies
+- Stores image filename, thumbnail filename, MIME type, and size
+- Generates thumbnails with Pillow
+- Rejects unsupported or oversized files
+- Includes upload and thumbnail tests
+
+- [ ] TASK-003: Bump ordering and reply counts
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-002
+
+Description:
+Sort board threads by most recent bump. Creating a reply updates the thread bump timestamp and increments reply counters.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Board pages sort threads by latest bump time
+- Replies increment thread reply count
+- Reply creation updates bump timestamp
+- Tests cover ordering and counters
+
+- [ ] TASK-004: Tripcodes and session cookies
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-003
+
+Description:
+Add anonymous names, optional tripcodes, and a session cookie for lightweight poster identity.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Supports optional name and tripcode input
+- Stores tripcode hashes without storing raw tripcode secrets
+- Sets and reuses a poster session cookie
+- Displays stable poster identity on posts
+- Includes tripcode and session tests
+
+- [ ] TASK-005: Moderation and report queue
+
+Dependencies:
+- TASK-004
+
+Description:
+Add post reporting and a simple moderation queue. Moderators can view reports, dismiss reports, and hide reported posts.
+
+Acceptance Criteria:
+- Users can report threads and replies
+- Reports are stored with reason and timestamp
+- Moderation queue lists open reports
+- Moderation actions can dismiss reports or hide posts
+- Includes moderation and report queue tests
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/README.md b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/README.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c4be105
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/README.md
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+# NightShift Imageboard Target
+
+This project was created with:
+
+```bash
+nightshift init --template tutorial-imageboard
+```
+
+NightShift control files live in `.nightshift/`. Target application code should live under `src/`, tests under `tests/`, templates under `templates/`, and uploaded/generated static files under `static/`.
+
+Install target dependencies:
+
+```bash
+python -m pip install flask pillow pytest
+```
+
+Validate the project:
+
+```bash
+nightshift validate
+```
+
+Run the first task:
+
+```bash
+nightshift run --task TASK-001
+```
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/nightshift.yaml b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/nightshift.yaml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..98084b7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/nightshift.yaml
@@ -0,0 +1,98 @@
+project:
+  name: imageboard
+  root: .
+  task_file: .nightshift/tasks.md
+  artifact_dir: .nightshift
+
+safety:
+  require_clean_worktree: false
+  scoped_paths:
+    - src
+    - tests
+    - templates
+    - static
+    - schema.sql
+    - pyproject.toml
+  allowed_commands:
+    - python -m pytest -q
+  forbidden_commands:
+    - rm -rf
+    - git push
+    - curl | bash
+
+experiment:
+  label: imageboard-real-model
+  prompt_variant: ollama-qwen25-coder-14b-v1
+
+agents:
+  planner:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.2
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/planner.md
+
+  implementer:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/implementer.md
+
+  reviewer:
+    backend: ollama
+    model: qwen2.5-coder:14b
+    temperature: 0.1
+    system_prompt: .nightshift/agents/reviewer.md
+
+pipeline:
+  max_task_retries: 3
+  continue_on_task_failure: false
+  stages:
+    - id: plan
+      type: agent
+      agent: planner
+      output: plan.md
+
+    - id: context
+      type: repo_context
+      output: context-pack.md
+
+    - id: implement
+      type: file_writer
+      agent: implementer
+      output: proposed.patch
+
+    - id: normalize
+      type: patch_normalizer
+      output: normalized.patch
+
+    - id: validate_patch
+      type: patch_validator
+      output: patch-validation.md
+      max_files: 10
+      max_lines: 900
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: apply_patch
+      type: patch_apply
+      mode: apply
+      output: patch-apply-output.txt
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: test
+      type: command
+      commands:
+        - python -m pytest -q
+      output: test-output.txt
+      shell: true
+      timeout_seconds: 20
+      on_fail: implement
+
+    - id: review
+      type: agent_review
+      agent: reviewer
+      on_fail: implement
+      output: review.md
+
+    - id: summarize
+      type: summarize
+      output: final-notes.md
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/src/imageboard/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/src/imageboard/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/src/imageboard/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/thumbs/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/thumbs/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/thumbs/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/uploads/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/uploads/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/static/uploads/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/templates/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/templates/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/templates/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/tests/.gitkeep b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/tests/.gitkeep
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b13789
--- /dev/null
+++ b/nightshift/project_templates/tutorial-imageboard/tests/.gitkeep
@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 8d7f25c..e831abd 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -18,3 +18,6 @@ nightshift = "nightshift.cli:main"
 
 [tool.setuptools.packages.find]
 include = ["nightshift*"]
+
+[tool.setuptools.package-data]
+nightshift = ["project_templates/**/*"]
diff --git a/tests/test_init.py b/tests/test_init.py
index 8f93764..dc76dce 100644
--- a/tests/test_init.py
+++ b/tests/test_init.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ import tempfile
 import unittest
 
 from nightshift.errors import InitError
-from nightshift.init import init_project
+from nightshift.init import available_templates, init_project
 
 
 class InitProjectTests(unittest.TestCase):
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ class InitProjectTests(unittest.TestCase):
         with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as directory:
             root = Path(directory)
 
-            written = init_project(root, template="imageboard")
+            written = init_project(root, template="tutorial-imageboard")
 
             self.assertIn(root / "nightshift.yaml", written)
             self.assertTrue((root / ".nightshift" / "tasks.md").exists())
@@ -54,6 +54,12 @@ class InitProjectTests(unittest.TestCase):
                 (root / "nightshift.yaml").read_text(encoding="utf-8"),
             )
 
+    def test_available_templates_includes_filesystem_templates(self) -> None:
+        self.assertIn("basic", available_templates())
+        self.assertIn("real-long-running", available_templates())
+        self.assertIn("real-simple", available_templates())
+        self.assertIn("tutorial-imageboard", available_templates())
+
     def test_init_rejects_unknown_template(self) -> None:
         with tempfile.TemporaryDirectory() as directory:
             with self.assertRaisesRegex(InitError, "Unknown template"):