commit 8095807ad603bbf989abe2756a0b6240aad35907
Author: Snider <snider@host.uk.com>
Date:   Fri Mar 6 12:50:09 2026 +0000

    feat: extract process package from core/go pkg/process
    
    Process management with Core IPC integration, output streaming via
    ring buffer, exec wrapper with logging, and dependency-aware runner.
    
    Moved from forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/process to standalone module.
    
    Co-Authored-By: Virgil <virgil@lethean.io>

diff --git a/actions.go b/actions.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7f33cf8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/actions.go
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+package process
+
+import "time"
+
+// --- ACTION messages (broadcast via Core.ACTION) ---
+
+// ActionProcessStarted is broadcast when a process begins execution.
+type ActionProcessStarted struct {
+	ID      string
+	Command string
+	Args    []string
+	Dir     string
+	PID     int
+}
+
+// ActionProcessOutput is broadcast for each line of output.
+// Subscribe to this for real-time streaming.
+type ActionProcessOutput struct {
+	ID     string
+	Line   string
+	Stream Stream
+}
+
+// ActionProcessExited is broadcast when a process completes.
+// Check ExitCode for success (0) or failure.
+type ActionProcessExited struct {
+	ID       string
+	ExitCode int
+	Duration time.Duration
+	Error    error // Non-nil if failed to start or was killed
+}
+
+// ActionProcessKilled is broadcast when a process is terminated.
+type ActionProcessKilled struct {
+	ID     string
+	Signal string
+}
diff --git a/buffer.go b/buffer.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bf02f59
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buffer.go
@@ -0,0 +1,108 @@
+package process
+
+import "sync"
+
+// RingBuffer is a fixed-size circular buffer that overwrites old data.
+// Thread-safe for concurrent reads and writes.
+type RingBuffer struct {
+	data  []byte
+	size  int
+	start int
+	end   int
+	full  bool
+	mu    sync.RWMutex
+}
+
+// NewRingBuffer creates a ring buffer with the given capacity.
+func NewRingBuffer(size int) *RingBuffer {
+	return &RingBuffer{
+		data: make([]byte, size),
+		size: size,
+	}
+}
+
+// Write appends data to the buffer, overwriting oldest data if full.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) Write(p []byte) (n int, err error) {
+	rb.mu.Lock()
+	defer rb.mu.Unlock()
+
+	for _, b := range p {
+		rb.data[rb.end] = b
+		rb.end = (rb.end + 1) % rb.size
+		if rb.full {
+			rb.start = (rb.start + 1) % rb.size
+		}
+		if rb.end == rb.start {
+			rb.full = true
+		}
+	}
+	return len(p), nil
+}
+
+// String returns the buffer contents as a string.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) String() string {
+	rb.mu.RLock()
+	defer rb.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	if !rb.full && rb.start == rb.end {
+		return ""
+	}
+
+	if rb.full {
+		result := make([]byte, rb.size)
+		copy(result, rb.data[rb.start:])
+		copy(result[rb.size-rb.start:], rb.data[:rb.end])
+		return string(result)
+	}
+
+	return string(rb.data[rb.start:rb.end])
+}
+
+// Bytes returns a copy of the buffer contents.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) Bytes() []byte {
+	rb.mu.RLock()
+	defer rb.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	if !rb.full && rb.start == rb.end {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	if rb.full {
+		result := make([]byte, rb.size)
+		copy(result, rb.data[rb.start:])
+		copy(result[rb.size-rb.start:], rb.data[:rb.end])
+		return result
+	}
+
+	result := make([]byte, rb.end-rb.start)
+	copy(result, rb.data[rb.start:rb.end])
+	return result
+}
+
+// Len returns the current length of data in the buffer.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) Len() int {
+	rb.mu.RLock()
+	defer rb.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	if rb.full {
+		return rb.size
+	}
+	if rb.end >= rb.start {
+		return rb.end - rb.start
+	}
+	return rb.size - rb.start + rb.end
+}
+
+// Cap returns the buffer capacity.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) Cap() int {
+	return rb.size
+}
+
+// Reset clears the buffer.
+func (rb *RingBuffer) Reset() {
+	rb.mu.Lock()
+	defer rb.mu.Unlock()
+	rb.start = 0
+	rb.end = 0
+	rb.full = false
+}
diff --git a/buffer_test.go b/buffer_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bbd4f1c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/buffer_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,72 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"testing"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+)
+
+func TestRingBuffer(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("write and read", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(10)
+
+		n, err := rb.Write([]byte("hello"))
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, 5, n)
+		assert.Equal(t, "hello", rb.String())
+		assert.Equal(t, 5, rb.Len())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("overflow wraps around", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(5)
+
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("hello"))
+		assert.Equal(t, "hello", rb.String())
+
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("world"))
+		// Should contain "world" (overwrote "hello")
+		assert.Equal(t, 5, rb.Len())
+		assert.Equal(t, "world", rb.String())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("partial overflow", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(10)
+
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("hello"))
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("worldx"))
+		// Should contain "lloworldx" (11 chars, buffer is 10)
+		assert.Equal(t, 10, rb.Len())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("empty buffer", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(10)
+		assert.Equal(t, "", rb.String())
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, rb.Len())
+		assert.Nil(t, rb.Bytes())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("reset", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(10)
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("hello"))
+		rb.Reset()
+		assert.Equal(t, "", rb.String())
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, rb.Len())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("cap", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(42)
+		assert.Equal(t, 42, rb.Cap())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("bytes returns copy", func(t *testing.T) {
+		rb := NewRingBuffer(10)
+		_, _ = rb.Write([]byte("hello"))
+
+		bytes := rb.Bytes()
+		assert.Equal(t, []byte("hello"), bytes)
+
+		// Modifying returned bytes shouldn't affect buffer
+		bytes[0] = 'x'
+		assert.Equal(t, "hello", rb.String())
+	})
+}
diff --git a/exec/exec.go b/exec/exec.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..21978a9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exec/exec.go
@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+package exec
+
+import (
+	"bytes"
+	"context"
+	"fmt"
+	"io"
+	"os"
+	"os/exec"
+	"strings"
+)
+
+// Options configuration for command execution
+type Options struct {
+	Dir    string
+	Env    []string
+	Stdin  io.Reader
+	Stdout io.Writer
+	Stderr io.Writer
+	// If true, command will run in background (not implemented in this wrapper yet)
+	// Background bool
+}
+
+// Command wraps os/exec.Command with logging and context
+func Command(ctx context.Context, name string, args ...string) *Cmd {
+	return &Cmd{
+		name: name,
+		args: args,
+		ctx:  ctx,
+	}
+}
+
+// Cmd represents a wrapped command
+type Cmd struct {
+	name   string
+	args   []string
+	ctx    context.Context
+	opts   Options
+	cmd    *exec.Cmd
+	logger Logger
+}
+
+// WithDir sets the working directory
+func (c *Cmd) WithDir(dir string) *Cmd {
+	c.opts.Dir = dir
+	return c
+}
+
+// WithEnv sets the environment variables
+func (c *Cmd) WithEnv(env []string) *Cmd {
+	c.opts.Env = env
+	return c
+}
+
+// WithStdin sets stdin
+func (c *Cmd) WithStdin(r io.Reader) *Cmd {
+	c.opts.Stdin = r
+	return c
+}
+
+// WithStdout sets stdout
+func (c *Cmd) WithStdout(w io.Writer) *Cmd {
+	c.opts.Stdout = w
+	return c
+}
+
+// WithStderr sets stderr
+func (c *Cmd) WithStderr(w io.Writer) *Cmd {
+	c.opts.Stderr = w
+	return c
+}
+
+// WithLogger sets a custom logger for this command.
+// If not set, the package default logger is used.
+func (c *Cmd) WithLogger(l Logger) *Cmd {
+	c.logger = l
+	return c
+}
+
+// Run executes the command and waits for it to finish.
+// It automatically logs the command execution at debug level.
+func (c *Cmd) Run() error {
+	c.prepare()
+	c.logDebug("executing command")
+
+	if err := c.cmd.Run(); err != nil {
+		wrapped := wrapError(err, c.name, c.args)
+		c.logError("command failed", wrapped)
+		return wrapped
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Output runs the command and returns its standard output.
+func (c *Cmd) Output() ([]byte, error) {
+	c.prepare()
+	c.logDebug("executing command")
+
+	out, err := c.cmd.Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		wrapped := wrapError(err, c.name, c.args)
+		c.logError("command failed", wrapped)
+		return nil, wrapped
+	}
+	return out, nil
+}
+
+// CombinedOutput runs the command and returns its combined standard output and standard error.
+func (c *Cmd) CombinedOutput() ([]byte, error) {
+	c.prepare()
+	c.logDebug("executing command")
+
+	out, err := c.cmd.CombinedOutput()
+	if err != nil {
+		wrapped := wrapError(err, c.name, c.args)
+		c.logError("command failed", wrapped)
+		return out, wrapped
+	}
+	return out, nil
+}
+
+func (c *Cmd) prepare() {
+	if c.ctx != nil {
+		c.cmd = exec.CommandContext(c.ctx, c.name, c.args...)
+	} else {
+		// Should we enforce context? The issue says "Enforce context usage".
+		// For now, let's allow nil but log a warning if we had a logger?
+		// Or strictly panic/error?
+		// Let's fallback to Background for now but maybe strict later.
+		c.cmd = exec.Command(c.name, c.args...)
+	}
+
+	c.cmd.Dir = c.opts.Dir
+	if len(c.opts.Env) > 0 {
+		c.cmd.Env = append(os.Environ(), c.opts.Env...)
+	}
+
+	c.cmd.Stdin = c.opts.Stdin
+	c.cmd.Stdout = c.opts.Stdout
+	c.cmd.Stderr = c.opts.Stderr
+}
+
+// RunQuiet executes the command suppressing stdout unless there is an error.
+// Useful for internal commands.
+func RunQuiet(ctx context.Context, name string, args ...string) error {
+	var stderr bytes.Buffer
+	cmd := Command(ctx, name, args...).WithStderr(&stderr)
+	if err := cmd.Run(); err != nil {
+		// Include stderr in error message
+		return fmt.Errorf("%w: %s", err, strings.TrimSpace(stderr.String()))
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+func wrapError(err error, name string, args []string) error {
+	cmdStr := name + " " + strings.Join(args, " ")
+	if exitErr, ok := err.(*exec.ExitError); ok {
+		return fmt.Errorf("command %q failed with exit code %d: %w", cmdStr, exitErr.ExitCode(), err)
+	}
+	return fmt.Errorf("failed to execute %q: %w", cmdStr, err)
+}
+
+func (c *Cmd) getLogger() Logger {
+	if c.logger != nil {
+		return c.logger
+	}
+	return defaultLogger
+}
+
+func (c *Cmd) logDebug(msg string) {
+	c.getLogger().Debug(msg, "cmd", c.name, "args", strings.Join(c.args, " "))
+}
+
+func (c *Cmd) logError(msg string, err error) {
+	c.getLogger().Error(msg, "cmd", c.name, "args", strings.Join(c.args, " "), "err", err)
+}
diff --git a/exec/exec_test.go b/exec/exec_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..6984e9a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exec/exec_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,148 @@
+package exec_test
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"strings"
+	"testing"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go-process/exec"
+)
+
+// mockLogger captures log calls for testing
+type mockLogger struct {
+	debugCalls []logCall
+	errorCalls []logCall
+}
+
+type logCall struct {
+	msg     string
+	keyvals []any
+}
+
+func (m *mockLogger) Debug(msg string, keyvals ...any) {
+	m.debugCalls = append(m.debugCalls, logCall{msg, keyvals})
+}
+
+func (m *mockLogger) Error(msg string, keyvals ...any) {
+	m.errorCalls = append(m.errorCalls, logCall{msg, keyvals})
+}
+
+func TestCommand_Run_Good_LogsDebug(t *testing.T) {
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	ctx := context.Background()
+
+	err := exec.Command(ctx, "echo", "hello").
+		WithLogger(logger).
+		Run()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("unexpected error: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(logger.debugCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 debug call, got %d", len(logger.debugCalls))
+	}
+	if logger.debugCalls[0].msg != "executing command" {
+		t.Errorf("expected msg 'executing command', got %q", logger.debugCalls[0].msg)
+	}
+	if len(logger.errorCalls) != 0 {
+		t.Errorf("expected no error calls, got %d", len(logger.errorCalls))
+	}
+}
+
+func TestCommand_Run_Bad_LogsError(t *testing.T) {
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	ctx := context.Background()
+
+	err := exec.Command(ctx, "false").
+		WithLogger(logger).
+		Run()
+	if err == nil {
+		t.Fatal("expected error")
+	}
+
+	if len(logger.debugCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 debug call, got %d", len(logger.debugCalls))
+	}
+	if len(logger.errorCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Fatalf("expected 1 error call, got %d", len(logger.errorCalls))
+	}
+	if logger.errorCalls[0].msg != "command failed" {
+		t.Errorf("expected msg 'command failed', got %q", logger.errorCalls[0].msg)
+	}
+}
+
+func TestCommand_Output_Good(t *testing.T) {
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	ctx := context.Background()
+
+	out, err := exec.Command(ctx, "echo", "test").
+		WithLogger(logger).
+		Output()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("unexpected error: %v", err)
+	}
+	if strings.TrimSpace(string(out)) != "test" {
+		t.Errorf("expected 'test', got %q", string(out))
+	}
+	if len(logger.debugCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("expected 1 debug call, got %d", len(logger.debugCalls))
+	}
+}
+
+func TestCommand_CombinedOutput_Good(t *testing.T) {
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	ctx := context.Background()
+
+	out, err := exec.Command(ctx, "echo", "combined").
+		WithLogger(logger).
+		CombinedOutput()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("unexpected error: %v", err)
+	}
+	if strings.TrimSpace(string(out)) != "combined" {
+		t.Errorf("expected 'combined', got %q", string(out))
+	}
+	if len(logger.debugCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("expected 1 debug call, got %d", len(logger.debugCalls))
+	}
+}
+
+func TestNopLogger(t *testing.T) {
+	// Verify NopLogger doesn't panic
+	var nop exec.NopLogger
+	nop.Debug("msg", "key", "val")
+	nop.Error("msg", "key", "val")
+}
+
+func TestSetDefaultLogger(t *testing.T) {
+	original := exec.DefaultLogger()
+	defer exec.SetDefaultLogger(original)
+
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	exec.SetDefaultLogger(logger)
+
+	if exec.DefaultLogger() != logger {
+		t.Error("default logger not set correctly")
+	}
+
+	// Test nil resets to NopLogger
+	exec.SetDefaultLogger(nil)
+	if _, ok := exec.DefaultLogger().(exec.NopLogger); !ok {
+		t.Error("expected NopLogger when setting nil")
+	}
+}
+
+func TestCommand_UsesDefaultLogger(t *testing.T) {
+	original := exec.DefaultLogger()
+	defer exec.SetDefaultLogger(original)
+
+	logger := &mockLogger{}
+	exec.SetDefaultLogger(logger)
+
+	ctx := context.Background()
+	_ = exec.Command(ctx, "echo", "test").Run()
+
+	if len(logger.debugCalls) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("expected default logger to receive 1 debug call, got %d", len(logger.debugCalls))
+	}
+}
diff --git a/exec/logger.go b/exec/logger.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e8f5a6b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/exec/logger.go
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+package exec
+
+// Logger interface for command execution logging.
+// Compatible with pkg/log.Logger and other structured loggers.
+type Logger interface {
+	// Debug logs a debug-level message with optional key-value pairs.
+	Debug(msg string, keyvals ...any)
+	// Error logs an error-level message with optional key-value pairs.
+	Error(msg string, keyvals ...any)
+}
+
+// NopLogger is a no-op logger that discards all messages.
+type NopLogger struct{}
+
+// Debug discards the message (no-op implementation).
+func (NopLogger) Debug(string, ...any) {}
+
+// Error discards the message (no-op implementation).
+func (NopLogger) Error(string, ...any) {}
+
+var defaultLogger Logger = NopLogger{}
+
+// SetDefaultLogger sets the package-level default logger.
+// Commands without an explicit logger will use this.
+func SetDefaultLogger(l Logger) {
+	if l == nil {
+		l = NopLogger{}
+	}
+	defaultLogger = l
+}
+
+// DefaultLogger returns the current default logger.
+func DefaultLogger() Logger {
+	return defaultLogger
+}
diff --git a/global_test.go b/global_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..80a8158
--- /dev/null
+++ b/global_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,298 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"sync"
+	"testing"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/framework"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+func TestGlobal_DefaultNotInitialized(t *testing.T) {
+	// Reset global state for this test
+	old := defaultService.Swap(nil)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	assert.Nil(t, Default())
+
+	_, err := Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+
+	_, err = Run(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+
+	_, err = Get("proc-1")
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+
+	assert.Nil(t, List())
+	assert.Nil(t, Running())
+
+	err = Kill("proc-1")
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+
+	_, err = StartWithOptions(context.Background(), RunOptions{Command: "echo"})
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+
+	_, err = RunWithOptions(context.Background(), RunOptions{Command: "echo"})
+	assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrServiceNotInitialized)
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_SetDefault(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("sets and retrieves service", func(t *testing.T) {
+		// Reset global state
+		old := defaultService.Swap(nil)
+		defer func() {
+			if old != nil {
+				defaultService.Store(old)
+			}
+		}()
+
+		core, err := framework.New(
+			framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+		)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		SetDefault(svc)
+		assert.Equal(t, svc, Default())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("panics on nil", func(t *testing.T) {
+		assert.Panics(t, func() {
+			SetDefault(nil)
+		})
+	})
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_ConcurrentDefault(t *testing.T) {
+	// Reset global state
+	old := defaultService.Swap(nil)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	core, err := framework.New(
+		framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+	)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	SetDefault(svc)
+
+	// Concurrent reads of Default()
+	var wg sync.WaitGroup
+	for i := 0; i < 100; i++ {
+		wg.Add(1)
+		go func() {
+			defer wg.Done()
+			s := Default()
+			assert.NotNil(t, s)
+			assert.Equal(t, svc, s)
+		}()
+	}
+	wg.Wait()
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_ConcurrentSetDefault(t *testing.T) {
+	// Reset global state
+	old := defaultService.Swap(nil)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	// Create multiple services
+	var services []*Service
+	for i := 0; i < 10; i++ {
+		core, err := framework.New(
+			framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+		)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		services = append(services, svc)
+	}
+
+	// Concurrent SetDefault calls - should not panic or race
+	var wg sync.WaitGroup
+	for _, svc := range services {
+		wg.Add(1)
+		go func(s *Service) {
+			defer wg.Done()
+			SetDefault(s)
+		}(svc)
+	}
+	wg.Wait()
+
+	// Final state should be one of the services
+	final := Default()
+	assert.NotNil(t, final)
+
+	found := false
+	for _, svc := range services {
+		if svc == final {
+			found = true
+			break
+		}
+	}
+	assert.True(t, found, "Default should be one of the set services")
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_ConcurrentOperations(t *testing.T) {
+	// Reset global state
+	old := defaultService.Swap(nil)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	core, err := framework.New(
+		framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+	)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	SetDefault(svc)
+
+	// Concurrent Start, List, Get operations
+	var wg sync.WaitGroup
+	var processes []*Process
+	var procMu sync.Mutex
+
+	// Start 20 processes concurrently
+	for i := 0; i < 20; i++ {
+		wg.Add(1)
+		go func() {
+			defer wg.Done()
+			proc, err := Start(context.Background(), "echo", "concurrent")
+			if err == nil {
+				procMu.Lock()
+				processes = append(processes, proc)
+				procMu.Unlock()
+			}
+		}()
+	}
+
+	// Concurrent List calls while starting
+	for i := 0; i < 10; i++ {
+		wg.Add(1)
+		go func() {
+			defer wg.Done()
+			_ = List()
+			_ = Running()
+		}()
+	}
+
+	wg.Wait()
+
+	// Wait for all processes to complete
+	procMu.Lock()
+	for _, p := range processes {
+		<-p.Done()
+	}
+	procMu.Unlock()
+
+	// All should have succeeded
+	assert.Len(t, processes, 20)
+
+	// Concurrent Get calls
+	var wg2 sync.WaitGroup
+	for _, p := range processes {
+		wg2.Add(1)
+		go func(id string) {
+			defer wg2.Done()
+			got, err := Get(id)
+			assert.NoError(t, err)
+			assert.NotNil(t, got)
+		}(p.ID)
+	}
+	wg2.Wait()
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_StartWithOptions(t *testing.T) {
+	svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+	// Set as default
+	old := defaultService.Swap(svc)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	proc, err := StartWithOptions(context.Background(), RunOptions{
+		Command: "echo",
+		Args:    []string{"with", "options"},
+	})
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	assert.Equal(t, 0, proc.ExitCode)
+	assert.Contains(t, proc.Output(), "with options")
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_RunWithOptions(t *testing.T) {
+	svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+	// Set as default
+	old := defaultService.Swap(svc)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	output, err := RunWithOptions(context.Background(), RunOptions{
+		Command: "echo",
+		Args:    []string{"run", "options"},
+	})
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+	assert.Contains(t, output, "run options")
+}
+
+func TestGlobal_Running(t *testing.T) {
+	svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+	// Set as default
+	old := defaultService.Swap(svc)
+	defer func() {
+		if old != nil {
+			defaultService.Store(old)
+		}
+	}()
+
+	ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+	defer cancel()
+
+	// Start a long-running process
+	proc, err := Start(ctx, "sleep", "60")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	running := Running()
+	assert.Len(t, running, 1)
+	assert.Equal(t, proc.ID, running[0].ID)
+
+	cancel()
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	running = Running()
+	assert.Len(t, running, 0)
+}
diff --git a/go.mod b/go.mod
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bb6dee6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/go.mod
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+module forge.lthn.ai/core/go-process
+
+go 1.26.0
+
+require (
+	forge.lthn.ai/core/go v0.1.0
+	github.com/stretchr/testify v1.11.1
+)
+
+require (
+	github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.2-0.20180830191138-d8f796af33cc // indirect
+	github.com/kr/pretty v0.3.1 // indirect
+	github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.1-0.20181226105442-5d4384ee4fb2 // indirect
+	gopkg.in/yaml.v3 v3.0.1 // indirect
+)
diff --git a/go.sum b/go.sum
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1706355
--- /dev/null
+++ b/go.sum
@@ -0,0 +1,22 @@
+forge.lthn.ai/core/go v0.1.0 h1:Ow/1NTajrrNPO0zgkskEyEGdx4SKpiNqTaqM0txNOYI=
+forge.lthn.ai/core/go v0.1.0/go.mod h1:lwi0tccAlg5j3k6CfoNJEueBc5l9mUeSBX/x6uY8ZbQ=
+github.com/creack/pty v1.1.9/go.mod h1:oKZEueFk5CKHvIhNR5MUki03XCEU+Q6VDXinZuGJ33E=
+github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.2-0.20180830191138-d8f796af33cc h1:U9qPSI2PIWSS1VwoXQT9A3Wy9MM3WgvqSxFWenqJduM=
+github.com/davecgh/go-spew v1.1.2-0.20180830191138-d8f796af33cc/go.mod h1:J7Y8YcW2NihsgmVo/mv3lAwl/skON4iLHjSsI+c5H38=
+github.com/kr/pretty v0.3.1 h1:flRD4NNwYAUpkphVc1HcthR4KEIFJ65n8Mw5qdRn3LE=
+github.com/kr/pretty v0.3.1/go.mod h1:hoEshYVHaxMs3cyo3Yncou5ZscifuDolrwPKZanG3xk=
+github.com/kr/text v0.2.0 h1:5Nx0Ya0ZqY2ygV366QzturHI13Jq95ApcVaJBhpS+AY=
+github.com/kr/text v0.2.0/go.mod h1:eLer722TekiGuMkidMxC/pM04lWEeraHUUmBw8l2grE=
+github.com/pkg/diff v0.0.0-20210226163009-20ebb0f2a09e/go.mod h1:pJLUxLENpZxwdsKMEsNbx1VGcRFpLqf3715MtcvvzbA=
+github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.1-0.20181226105442-5d4384ee4fb2 h1:Jamvg5psRIccs7FGNTlIRMkT8wgtp5eCXdBlqhYGL6U=
+github.com/pmezard/go-difflib v1.0.1-0.20181226105442-5d4384ee4fb2/go.mod h1:iKH77koFhYxTK1pcRnkKkqfTogsbg7gZNVY4sRDYZ/4=
+github.com/rogpeppe/go-internal v1.9.0/go.mod h1:WtVeX8xhTBvf0smdhujwtBcq4Qrzq/fJaraNFVN+nFs=
+github.com/rogpeppe/go-internal v1.14.1 h1:UQB4HGPB6osV0SQTLymcB4TgvyWu6ZyliaW0tI/otEQ=
+github.com/rogpeppe/go-internal v1.14.1/go.mod h1:MaRKkUm5W0goXpeCfT7UZI6fk/L7L7so1lCWt35ZSgc=
+github.com/stretchr/testify v1.11.1 h1:7s2iGBzp5EwR7/aIZr8ao5+dra3wiQyKjjFuvgVKu7U=
+github.com/stretchr/testify v1.11.1/go.mod h1:wZwfW3scLgRK+23gO65QZefKpKQRnfz6sD981Nm4B6U=
+gopkg.in/check.v1 v0.0.0-20161208181325-20d25e280405/go.mod h1:Co6ibVJAznAaIkqp8huTwlJQCZ016jof/cbN4VW5Yz0=
+gopkg.in/check.v1 v1.0.0-20201130134442-10cb98267c6c h1:Hei/4ADfdWqJk1ZMxUNpqntNwaWcugrBjAiHlqqRiVk=
+gopkg.in/check.v1 v1.0.0-20201130134442-10cb98267c6c/go.mod h1:JHkPIbrfpd72SG/EVd6muEfDQjcINNoR0C8j2r3qZ4Q=
+gopkg.in/yaml.v3 v3.0.1 h1:fxVm/GzAzEWqLHuvctI91KS9hhNmmWOoWu0XTYJS7CA=
+gopkg.in/yaml.v3 v3.0.1/go.mod h1:K4uyk7z7BCEPqu6E+C64Yfv1cQ7kz7rIZviUmN+EgEM=
diff --git a/process.go b/process.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..45ee0d9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/process.go
@@ -0,0 +1,167 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"io"
+	"os/exec"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+)
+
+// Process represents a managed external process.
+type Process struct {
+	ID        string
+	Command   string
+	Args      []string
+	Dir       string
+	Env       []string
+	StartedAt time.Time
+	Status    Status
+	ExitCode  int
+	Duration  time.Duration
+
+	cmd    *exec.Cmd
+	ctx    context.Context
+	cancel context.CancelFunc
+	output *RingBuffer
+	stdin  io.WriteCloser
+	done   chan struct{}
+	mu     sync.RWMutex
+}
+
+// Info returns a snapshot of process state.
+func (p *Process) Info() Info {
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	pid := 0
+	if p.cmd != nil && p.cmd.Process != nil {
+		pid = p.cmd.Process.Pid
+	}
+
+	return Info{
+		ID:        p.ID,
+		Command:   p.Command,
+		Args:      p.Args,
+		Dir:       p.Dir,
+		StartedAt: p.StartedAt,
+		Status:    p.Status,
+		ExitCode:  p.ExitCode,
+		Duration:  p.Duration,
+		PID:       pid,
+	}
+}
+
+// Output returns the captured output as a string.
+func (p *Process) Output() string {
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+	if p.output == nil {
+		return ""
+	}
+	return p.output.String()
+}
+
+// OutputBytes returns the captured output as bytes.
+func (p *Process) OutputBytes() []byte {
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+	if p.output == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+	return p.output.Bytes()
+}
+
+// IsRunning returns true if the process is still executing.
+func (p *Process) IsRunning() bool {
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+	return p.Status == StatusRunning
+}
+
+// Wait blocks until the process exits.
+func (p *Process) Wait() error {
+	<-p.done
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+	if p.Status == StatusFailed || p.Status == StatusKilled {
+		return &exec.ExitError{}
+	}
+	if p.ExitCode != 0 {
+		return &exec.ExitError{}
+	}
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Done returns a channel that closes when the process exits.
+func (p *Process) Done() <-chan struct{} {
+	return p.done
+}
+
+// Kill forcefully terminates the process.
+func (p *Process) Kill() error {
+	p.mu.Lock()
+	defer p.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if p.Status != StatusRunning {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	if p.cmd == nil || p.cmd.Process == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	return p.cmd.Process.Kill()
+}
+
+// Signal sends a signal to the process.
+func (p *Process) Signal(sig interface{ Signal() }) error {
+	p.mu.Lock()
+	defer p.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if p.Status != StatusRunning {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	if p.cmd == nil || p.cmd.Process == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	// Type assert to os.Signal for Process.Signal
+	if osSig, ok := sig.(interface{ String() string }); ok {
+		_ = osSig // Satisfy linter
+	}
+
+	return p.cmd.Process.Kill() // Simplified - would use Signal in full impl
+}
+
+// SendInput writes to the process stdin.
+func (p *Process) SendInput(input string) error {
+	p.mu.RLock()
+	defer p.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	if p.Status != StatusRunning {
+		return ErrProcessNotRunning
+	}
+
+	if p.stdin == nil {
+		return ErrStdinNotAvailable
+	}
+
+	_, err := p.stdin.Write([]byte(input))
+	return err
+}
+
+// CloseStdin closes the process stdin pipe.
+func (p *Process) CloseStdin() error {
+	p.mu.Lock()
+	defer p.mu.Unlock()
+
+	if p.stdin == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+
+	err := p.stdin.Close()
+	p.stdin = nil
+	return err
+}
diff --git a/process_global.go b/process_global.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..deed860
--- /dev/null
+++ b/process_global.go
@@ -0,0 +1,133 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"sync"
+	"sync/atomic"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/framework"
+)
+
+// Global default service (follows i18n pattern).
+var (
+	defaultService atomic.Pointer[Service]
+	defaultOnce    sync.Once
+	defaultErr     error
+)
+
+// Default returns the global process service.
+// Returns nil if not initialized.
+func Default() *Service {
+	return defaultService.Load()
+}
+
+// SetDefault sets the global process service.
+// Thread-safe: can be called concurrently with Default().
+func SetDefault(s *Service) {
+	if s == nil {
+		panic("process: SetDefault called with nil service")
+	}
+	defaultService.Store(s)
+}
+
+// Init initializes the default global service with a Core instance.
+// This is typically called during application startup.
+func Init(c *framework.Core) error {
+	defaultOnce.Do(func() {
+		factory := NewService(Options{})
+		svc, err := factory(c)
+		if err != nil {
+			defaultErr = err
+			return
+		}
+		defaultService.Store(svc.(*Service))
+	})
+	return defaultErr
+}
+
+// --- Global convenience functions ---
+
+// Start spawns a new process using the default service.
+func Start(ctx context.Context, command string, args ...string) (*Process, error) {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return nil, ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.Start(ctx, command, args...)
+}
+
+// Run executes a command and waits for completion using the default service.
+func Run(ctx context.Context, command string, args ...string) (string, error) {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return "", ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.Run(ctx, command, args...)
+}
+
+// Get returns a process by ID from the default service.
+func Get(id string) (*Process, error) {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return nil, ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.Get(id)
+}
+
+// List returns all processes from the default service.
+func List() []*Process {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+	return svc.List()
+}
+
+// Kill terminates a process by ID using the default service.
+func Kill(id string) error {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.Kill(id)
+}
+
+// StartWithOptions spawns a process with full configuration using the default service.
+func StartWithOptions(ctx context.Context, opts RunOptions) (*Process, error) {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return nil, ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.StartWithOptions(ctx, opts)
+}
+
+// RunWithOptions executes a command with options and waits using the default service.
+func RunWithOptions(ctx context.Context, opts RunOptions) (string, error) {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return "", ErrServiceNotInitialized
+	}
+	return svc.RunWithOptions(ctx, opts)
+}
+
+// Running returns all currently running processes from the default service.
+func Running() []*Process {
+	svc := Default()
+	if svc == nil {
+		return nil
+	}
+	return svc.Running()
+}
+
+// ErrServiceNotInitialized is returned when the service is not initialized.
+var ErrServiceNotInitialized = &ServiceError{msg: "process: service not initialized"}
+
+// ServiceError represents a service-level error.
+type ServiceError struct {
+	msg string
+}
+
+// Error returns the service error message.
+func (e *ServiceError) Error() string {
+	return e.msg
+}
diff --git a/process_test.go b/process_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8bf7bf7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/process_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,227 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+func TestProcess_Info(t *testing.T) {
+	svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+	proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "hello")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	info := proc.Info()
+	assert.Equal(t, proc.ID, info.ID)
+	assert.Equal(t, "echo", info.Command)
+	assert.Equal(t, []string{"hello"}, info.Args)
+	assert.Equal(t, StatusExited, info.Status)
+	assert.Equal(t, 0, info.ExitCode)
+	assert.Greater(t, info.Duration, time.Duration(0))
+}
+
+func TestProcess_Output(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("captures stdout", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "hello world")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		output := proc.Output()
+		assert.Contains(t, output, "hello world")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("OutputBytes returns copy", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		bytes := proc.OutputBytes()
+		assert.NotNil(t, bytes)
+		assert.Contains(t, string(bytes), "test")
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_IsRunning(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("true while running", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+		defer cancel()
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(ctx, "sleep", "10")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, proc.IsRunning())
+
+		cancel()
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		assert.False(t, proc.IsRunning())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("false after completion", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "done")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		assert.False(t, proc.IsRunning())
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_Wait(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("returns nil on success", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "ok")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		err = proc.Wait()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("returns error on failure", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "sh", "-c", "exit 1")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		err = proc.Wait()
+		assert.Error(t, err)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_Done(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("channel closes on completion", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		select {
+		case <-proc.Done():
+			// Success - channel closed
+		case <-time.After(5 * time.Second):
+			t.Fatal("Done channel should have closed")
+		}
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_Kill(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("terminates running process", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+		defer cancel()
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(ctx, "sleep", "60")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, proc.IsRunning())
+
+		err = proc.Kill()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+
+		select {
+		case <-proc.Done():
+			// Good - process terminated
+		case <-time.After(2 * time.Second):
+			t.Fatal("process should have been killed")
+		}
+	})
+
+	t.Run("noop on completed process", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "done")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		err = proc.Kill()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_SendInput(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("writes to stdin", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		// Use cat to echo back stdin
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "cat")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		err = proc.SendInput("hello\n")
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+
+		err = proc.CloseStdin()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		assert.Contains(t, proc.Output(), "hello")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("error on completed process", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "done")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		err = proc.SendInput("test")
+		assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrProcessNotRunning)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestProcess_CloseStdin(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("closes stdin pipe", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "cat")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		err = proc.CloseStdin()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Process should exit now that stdin is closed
+		select {
+		case <-proc.Done():
+			// Good
+		case <-time.After(2 * time.Second):
+			t.Fatal("cat should exit when stdin is closed")
+		}
+	})
+
+	t.Run("double close is safe", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "cat")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// First close
+		err = proc.CloseStdin()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		// Second close should be safe (stdin already nil)
+		err = proc.CloseStdin()
+		assert.NoError(t, err)
+	})
+}
diff --git a/runner.go b/runner.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8eb1fd5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/runner.go
@@ -0,0 +1,293 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"errors"
+	"sync"
+	"time"
+)
+
+// Runner orchestrates multiple processes with dependencies.
+type Runner struct {
+	service *Service
+}
+
+// NewRunner creates a runner for the given service.
+func NewRunner(svc *Service) *Runner {
+	return &Runner{service: svc}
+}
+
+// RunSpec defines a process to run with optional dependencies.
+type RunSpec struct {
+	// Name is a friendly identifier (e.g., "lint", "test").
+	Name string
+	// Command is the executable to run.
+	Command string
+	// Args are the command arguments.
+	Args []string
+	// Dir is the working directory.
+	Dir string
+	// Env are additional environment variables.
+	Env []string
+	// After lists spec names that must complete successfully first.
+	After []string
+	// AllowFailure if true, continues pipeline even if this spec fails.
+	AllowFailure bool
+}
+
+// RunResult captures the outcome of a single process.
+type RunResult struct {
+	Name     string
+	Spec     RunSpec
+	ExitCode int
+	Duration time.Duration
+	Output   string
+	Error    error
+	Skipped  bool
+}
+
+// Passed returns true if the process succeeded.
+func (r RunResult) Passed() bool {
+	return !r.Skipped && r.Error == nil && r.ExitCode == 0
+}
+
+// RunAllResult is the aggregate result of running multiple specs.
+type RunAllResult struct {
+	Results  []RunResult
+	Duration time.Duration
+	Passed   int
+	Failed   int
+	Skipped  int
+}
+
+// Success returns true if all non-skipped specs passed.
+func (r RunAllResult) Success() bool {
+	return r.Failed == 0
+}
+
+// RunAll executes specs respecting dependencies, parallelising where possible.
+func (r *Runner) RunAll(ctx context.Context, specs []RunSpec) (*RunAllResult, error) {
+	start := time.Now()
+
+	// Build dependency graph
+	specMap := make(map[string]RunSpec)
+	for _, spec := range specs {
+		specMap[spec.Name] = spec
+	}
+
+	// Track completion
+	completed := make(map[string]*RunResult)
+	var completedMu sync.Mutex
+
+	results := make([]RunResult, 0, len(specs))
+	var resultsMu sync.Mutex
+
+	// Process specs in waves
+	remaining := make(map[string]RunSpec)
+	for _, spec := range specs {
+		remaining[spec.Name] = spec
+	}
+
+	for len(remaining) > 0 {
+		// Find specs ready to run (all dependencies satisfied)
+		ready := make([]RunSpec, 0)
+		for _, spec := range remaining {
+			if r.canRun(spec, completed) {
+				ready = append(ready, spec)
+			}
+		}
+
+		if len(ready) == 0 && len(remaining) > 0 {
+			// Deadlock - circular dependency or missing specs
+			for name := range remaining {
+				results = append(results, RunResult{
+					Name:    name,
+					Spec:    remaining[name],
+					Skipped: true,
+					Error:   errors.New("circular dependency or missing dependency"),
+				})
+			}
+			break
+		}
+
+		// Run ready specs in parallel
+		var wg sync.WaitGroup
+		for _, spec := range ready {
+			wg.Add(1)
+			go func(spec RunSpec) {
+				defer wg.Done()
+
+				// Check if dependencies failed
+				completedMu.Lock()
+				shouldSkip := false
+				for _, dep := range spec.After {
+					if result, ok := completed[dep]; ok {
+						if !result.Passed() && !specMap[dep].AllowFailure {
+							shouldSkip = true
+							break
+						}
+					}
+				}
+				completedMu.Unlock()
+
+				var result RunResult
+				if shouldSkip {
+					result = RunResult{
+						Name:    spec.Name,
+						Spec:    spec,
+						Skipped: true,
+						Error:   errors.New("skipped due to dependency failure"),
+					}
+				} else {
+					result = r.runSpec(ctx, spec)
+				}
+
+				completedMu.Lock()
+				completed[spec.Name] = &result
+				completedMu.Unlock()
+
+				resultsMu.Lock()
+				results = append(results, result)
+				resultsMu.Unlock()
+			}(spec)
+		}
+		wg.Wait()
+
+		// Remove completed from remaining
+		for _, spec := range ready {
+			delete(remaining, spec.Name)
+		}
+	}
+
+	// Build aggregate result
+	aggResult := &RunAllResult{
+		Results:  results,
+		Duration: time.Since(start),
+	}
+
+	for _, res := range results {
+		if res.Skipped {
+			aggResult.Skipped++
+		} else if res.Passed() {
+			aggResult.Passed++
+		} else {
+			aggResult.Failed++
+		}
+	}
+
+	return aggResult, nil
+}
+
+// canRun checks if all dependencies are completed.
+func (r *Runner) canRun(spec RunSpec, completed map[string]*RunResult) bool {
+	for _, dep := range spec.After {
+		if _, ok := completed[dep]; !ok {
+			return false
+		}
+	}
+	return true
+}
+
+// runSpec executes a single spec.
+func (r *Runner) runSpec(ctx context.Context, spec RunSpec) RunResult {
+	start := time.Now()
+
+	proc, err := r.service.StartWithOptions(ctx, RunOptions{
+		Command: spec.Command,
+		Args:    spec.Args,
+		Dir:     spec.Dir,
+		Env:     spec.Env,
+	})
+	if err != nil {
+		return RunResult{
+			Name:     spec.Name,
+			Spec:     spec,
+			Duration: time.Since(start),
+			Error:    err,
+		}
+	}
+
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	return RunResult{
+		Name:     spec.Name,
+		Spec:     spec,
+		ExitCode: proc.ExitCode,
+		Duration: proc.Duration,
+		Output:   proc.Output(),
+		Error:    nil,
+	}
+}
+
+// RunSequential executes specs one after another, stopping on first failure.
+func (r *Runner) RunSequential(ctx context.Context, specs []RunSpec) (*RunAllResult, error) {
+	start := time.Now()
+	results := make([]RunResult, 0, len(specs))
+
+	for _, spec := range specs {
+		result := r.runSpec(ctx, spec)
+		results = append(results, result)
+
+		if !result.Passed() && !spec.AllowFailure {
+			// Mark remaining as skipped
+			for i := len(results); i < len(specs); i++ {
+				results = append(results, RunResult{
+					Name:    specs[i].Name,
+					Spec:    specs[i],
+					Skipped: true,
+				})
+			}
+			break
+		}
+	}
+
+	aggResult := &RunAllResult{
+		Results:  results,
+		Duration: time.Since(start),
+	}
+
+	for _, res := range results {
+		if res.Skipped {
+			aggResult.Skipped++
+		} else if res.Passed() {
+			aggResult.Passed++
+		} else {
+			aggResult.Failed++
+		}
+	}
+
+	return aggResult, nil
+}
+
+// RunParallel executes all specs concurrently, regardless of dependencies.
+func (r *Runner) RunParallel(ctx context.Context, specs []RunSpec) (*RunAllResult, error) {
+	start := time.Now()
+	results := make([]RunResult, len(specs))
+
+	var wg sync.WaitGroup
+	for i, spec := range specs {
+		wg.Add(1)
+		go func(i int, spec RunSpec) {
+			defer wg.Done()
+			results[i] = r.runSpec(ctx, spec)
+		}(i, spec)
+	}
+	wg.Wait()
+
+	aggResult := &RunAllResult{
+		Results:  results,
+		Duration: time.Since(start),
+	}
+
+	for _, res := range results {
+		if res.Skipped {
+			aggResult.Skipped++
+		} else if res.Passed() {
+			aggResult.Passed++
+		} else {
+			aggResult.Failed++
+		}
+	}
+
+	return aggResult, nil
+}
diff --git a/runner_test.go b/runner_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..7d27f8c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/runner_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,176 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"testing"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/framework"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+func newTestRunner(t *testing.T) *Runner {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	core, err := framework.New(
+		framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+	)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	return NewRunner(svc)
+}
+
+func TestRunner_RunSequential(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("all pass", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunSequential(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "second", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"2"}},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 3, result.Passed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, result.Failed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, result.Skipped)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("stops on failure", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunSequential(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "fails", Command: "sh", Args: []string{"-c", "exit 1"}},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.False(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Passed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Failed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Skipped)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("allow failure continues", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunSequential(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "fails", Command: "sh", Args: []string{"-c", "exit 1"}, AllowFailure: true},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Still counts as failed but pipeline continues
+		assert.Equal(t, 2, result.Passed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Failed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, result.Skipped)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestRunner_RunParallel(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("all run concurrently", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunParallel(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "second", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"2"}},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 3, result.Passed)
+		assert.Len(t, result.Results, 3)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("failure doesnt stop others", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunParallel(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "fails", Command: "sh", Args: []string{"-c", "exit 1"}},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.False(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 2, result.Passed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Failed)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestRunner_RunAll(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("respects dependencies", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunAll(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}, After: []string{"second"}},
+			{Name: "first", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"1"}},
+			{Name: "second", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"2"}, After: []string{"first"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 3, result.Passed)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("skips dependents on failure", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		result, err := runner.RunAll(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "first", Command: "sh", Args: []string{"-c", "exit 1"}},
+			{Name: "second", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"2"}, After: []string{"first"}},
+			{Name: "third", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"3"}, After: []string{"second"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.False(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, result.Passed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 1, result.Failed)
+		assert.Equal(t, 2, result.Skipped)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("parallel independent specs", func(t *testing.T) {
+		runner := newTestRunner(t)
+
+		// These should run in parallel since they have no dependencies
+		result, err := runner.RunAll(context.Background(), []RunSpec{
+			{Name: "a", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"a"}},
+			{Name: "b", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"b"}},
+			{Name: "c", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"c"}},
+			{Name: "final", Command: "echo", Args: []string{"done"}, After: []string{"a", "b", "c"}},
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		assert.True(t, result.Success())
+		assert.Equal(t, 4, result.Passed)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestRunResult_Passed(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("success", func(t *testing.T) {
+		r := RunResult{ExitCode: 0}
+		assert.True(t, r.Passed())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("non-zero exit", func(t *testing.T) {
+		r := RunResult{ExitCode: 1}
+		assert.False(t, r.Passed())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("skipped", func(t *testing.T) {
+		r := RunResult{ExitCode: 0, Skipped: true}
+		assert.False(t, r.Passed())
+	})
+
+	t.Run("error", func(t *testing.T) {
+		r := RunResult{ExitCode: 0, Error: assert.AnError}
+		assert.False(t, r.Passed())
+	})
+}
diff --git a/service.go b/service.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..405fac1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/service.go
@@ -0,0 +1,378 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"bufio"
+	"context"
+	"errors"
+	"fmt"
+	"io"
+	"os/exec"
+	"sync"
+	"sync/atomic"
+	"time"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/framework"
+)
+
+// Default buffer size for process output (1MB).
+const DefaultBufferSize = 1024 * 1024
+
+// Errors
+var (
+	ErrProcessNotFound   = errors.New("process not found")
+	ErrProcessNotRunning = errors.New("process is not running")
+	ErrStdinNotAvailable = errors.New("stdin not available")
+)
+
+// Service manages process execution with Core IPC integration.
+type Service struct {
+	*framework.ServiceRuntime[Options]
+
+	processes map[string]*Process
+	mu        sync.RWMutex
+	bufSize   int
+	idCounter atomic.Uint64
+}
+
+// Options configures the process service.
+type Options struct {
+	// BufferSize is the ring buffer size for output capture.
+	// Default: 1MB (1024 * 1024 bytes).
+	BufferSize int
+}
+
+// NewService creates a process service factory for Core registration.
+//
+//	core, _ := framework.New(
+//	    framework.WithName("process", process.NewService(process.Options{})),
+//	)
+func NewService(opts Options) func(*framework.Core) (any, error) {
+	return func(c *framework.Core) (any, error) {
+		if opts.BufferSize == 0 {
+			opts.BufferSize = DefaultBufferSize
+		}
+		svc := &Service{
+			ServiceRuntime: framework.NewServiceRuntime(c, opts),
+			processes:      make(map[string]*Process),
+			bufSize:        opts.BufferSize,
+		}
+		return svc, nil
+	}
+}
+
+// OnStartup implements framework.Startable.
+func (s *Service) OnStartup(ctx context.Context) error {
+	return nil
+}
+
+// OnShutdown implements framework.Stoppable.
+// Kills all running processes on shutdown.
+func (s *Service) OnShutdown(ctx context.Context) error {
+	s.mu.RLock()
+	procs := make([]*Process, 0, len(s.processes))
+	for _, p := range s.processes {
+		if p.IsRunning() {
+			procs = append(procs, p)
+		}
+	}
+	s.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	for _, p := range procs {
+		_ = p.Kill()
+	}
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Start spawns a new process with the given command and args.
+func (s *Service) Start(ctx context.Context, command string, args ...string) (*Process, error) {
+	return s.StartWithOptions(ctx, RunOptions{
+		Command: command,
+		Args:    args,
+	})
+}
+
+// StartWithOptions spawns a process with full configuration.
+func (s *Service) StartWithOptions(ctx context.Context, opts RunOptions) (*Process, error) {
+	id := fmt.Sprintf("proc-%d", s.idCounter.Add(1))
+
+	procCtx, cancel := context.WithCancel(ctx)
+	cmd := exec.CommandContext(procCtx, opts.Command, opts.Args...)
+
+	if opts.Dir != "" {
+		cmd.Dir = opts.Dir
+	}
+	if len(opts.Env) > 0 {
+		cmd.Env = append(cmd.Environ(), opts.Env...)
+	}
+
+	// Set up pipes
+	stdout, err := cmd.StdoutPipe()
+	if err != nil {
+		cancel()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdout pipe: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	stderr, err := cmd.StderrPipe()
+	if err != nil {
+		cancel()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create stderr pipe: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	stdin, err := cmd.StdinPipe()
+	if err != nil {
+		cancel()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create stdin pipe: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Create output buffer (enabled by default)
+	var output *RingBuffer
+	if !opts.DisableCapture {
+		output = NewRingBuffer(s.bufSize)
+	}
+
+	proc := &Process{
+		ID:        id,
+		Command:   opts.Command,
+		Args:      opts.Args,
+		Dir:       opts.Dir,
+		Env:       opts.Env,
+		StartedAt: time.Now(),
+		Status:    StatusRunning,
+		cmd:       cmd,
+		ctx:       procCtx,
+		cancel:    cancel,
+		output:    output,
+		stdin:     stdin,
+		done:      make(chan struct{}),
+	}
+
+	// Start the process
+	if err := cmd.Start(); err != nil {
+		cancel()
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to start process: %w", err)
+	}
+
+	// Store process
+	s.mu.Lock()
+	s.processes[id] = proc
+	s.mu.Unlock()
+
+	// Broadcast start
+	_ = s.Core().ACTION(ActionProcessStarted{
+		ID:      id,
+		Command: opts.Command,
+		Args:    opts.Args,
+		Dir:     opts.Dir,
+		PID:     cmd.Process.Pid,
+	})
+
+	// Stream output in goroutines
+	var wg sync.WaitGroup
+	wg.Add(2)
+	go func() {
+		defer wg.Done()
+		s.streamOutput(proc, stdout, StreamStdout)
+	}()
+	go func() {
+		defer wg.Done()
+		s.streamOutput(proc, stderr, StreamStderr)
+	}()
+
+	// Wait for process completion
+	go func() {
+		// Wait for output streaming to complete
+		wg.Wait()
+
+		// Wait for process exit
+		err := cmd.Wait()
+
+		duration := time.Since(proc.StartedAt)
+
+		proc.mu.Lock()
+		proc.Duration = duration
+		if err != nil {
+			var exitErr *exec.ExitError
+			if errors.As(err, &exitErr) {
+				proc.ExitCode = exitErr.ExitCode()
+				proc.Status = StatusExited
+			} else {
+				proc.Status = StatusFailed
+			}
+		} else {
+			proc.ExitCode = 0
+			proc.Status = StatusExited
+		}
+		status := proc.Status
+		exitCode := proc.ExitCode
+		proc.mu.Unlock()
+
+		close(proc.done)
+
+		// Broadcast exit
+		var exitErr error
+		if status == StatusFailed {
+			exitErr = err
+		}
+		_ = s.Core().ACTION(ActionProcessExited{
+			ID:       id,
+			ExitCode: exitCode,
+			Duration: duration,
+			Error:    exitErr,
+		})
+	}()
+
+	return proc, nil
+}
+
+// streamOutput reads from a pipe and broadcasts lines via ACTION.
+func (s *Service) streamOutput(proc *Process, r io.Reader, stream Stream) {
+	scanner := bufio.NewScanner(r)
+	// Increase buffer for long lines
+	scanner.Buffer(make([]byte, 64*1024), 1024*1024)
+
+	for scanner.Scan() {
+		line := scanner.Text()
+
+		// Write to ring buffer
+		if proc.output != nil {
+			_, _ = proc.output.Write([]byte(line + "\n"))
+		}
+
+		// Broadcast output
+		_ = s.Core().ACTION(ActionProcessOutput{
+			ID:     proc.ID,
+			Line:   line,
+			Stream: stream,
+		})
+	}
+}
+
+// Get returns a process by ID.
+func (s *Service) Get(id string) (*Process, error) {
+	s.mu.RLock()
+	defer s.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	proc, ok := s.processes[id]
+	if !ok {
+		return nil, ErrProcessNotFound
+	}
+	return proc, nil
+}
+
+// List returns all processes.
+func (s *Service) List() []*Process {
+	s.mu.RLock()
+	defer s.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	result := make([]*Process, 0, len(s.processes))
+	for _, p := range s.processes {
+		result = append(result, p)
+	}
+	return result
+}
+
+// Running returns all currently running processes.
+func (s *Service) Running() []*Process {
+	s.mu.RLock()
+	defer s.mu.RUnlock()
+
+	var result []*Process
+	for _, p := range s.processes {
+		if p.IsRunning() {
+			result = append(result, p)
+		}
+	}
+	return result
+}
+
+// Kill terminates a process by ID.
+func (s *Service) Kill(id string) error {
+	proc, err := s.Get(id)
+	if err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	if err := proc.Kill(); err != nil {
+		return err
+	}
+
+	_ = s.Core().ACTION(ActionProcessKilled{
+		ID:     id,
+		Signal: "SIGKILL",
+	})
+
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Remove removes a completed process from the list.
+func (s *Service) Remove(id string) error {
+	s.mu.Lock()
+	defer s.mu.Unlock()
+
+	proc, ok := s.processes[id]
+	if !ok {
+		return ErrProcessNotFound
+	}
+
+	if proc.IsRunning() {
+		return errors.New("cannot remove running process")
+	}
+
+	delete(s.processes, id)
+	return nil
+}
+
+// Clear removes all completed processes.
+func (s *Service) Clear() {
+	s.mu.Lock()
+	defer s.mu.Unlock()
+
+	for id, p := range s.processes {
+		if !p.IsRunning() {
+			delete(s.processes, id)
+		}
+	}
+}
+
+// Output returns the captured output of a process.
+func (s *Service) Output(id string) (string, error) {
+	proc, err := s.Get(id)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+	return proc.Output(), nil
+}
+
+// Run executes a command and waits for completion.
+// Returns the combined output and any error.
+func (s *Service) Run(ctx context.Context, command string, args ...string) (string, error) {
+	proc, err := s.Start(ctx, command, args...)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	output := proc.Output()
+	if proc.ExitCode != 0 {
+		return output, fmt.Errorf("process exited with code %d", proc.ExitCode)
+	}
+	return output, nil
+}
+
+// RunWithOptions executes a command with options and waits for completion.
+func (s *Service) RunWithOptions(ctx context.Context, opts RunOptions) (string, error) {
+	proc, err := s.StartWithOptions(ctx, opts)
+	if err != nil {
+		return "", err
+	}
+
+	<-proc.Done()
+
+	output := proc.Output()
+	if proc.ExitCode != 0 {
+		return output, fmt.Errorf("process exited with code %d", proc.ExitCode)
+	}
+	return output, nil
+}
diff --git a/service_test.go b/service_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b72e3e2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/service_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+package process
+
+import (
+	"context"
+	"strings"
+	"sync"
+	"testing"
+	"time"
+
+	"forge.lthn.ai/core/go/pkg/framework"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
+	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
+)
+
+func newTestService(t *testing.T) (*Service, *framework.Core) {
+	t.Helper()
+
+	core, err := framework.New(
+		framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{BufferSize: 1024})),
+	)
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+	require.NoError(t, err)
+
+	return svc, core
+}
+
+func TestService_Start(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("echo command", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "hello")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		require.NotNil(t, proc)
+
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, proc.ID)
+		assert.Equal(t, "echo", proc.Command)
+		assert.Equal(t, []string{"hello"}, proc.Args)
+
+		// Wait for completion
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		assert.Equal(t, StatusExited, proc.Status)
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, proc.ExitCode)
+		assert.Contains(t, proc.Output(), "hello")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("failing command", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "sh", "-c", "exit 42")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		assert.Equal(t, StatusExited, proc.Status)
+		assert.Equal(t, 42, proc.ExitCode)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("non-existent command", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		_, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "nonexistent_command_xyz")
+		assert.Error(t, err)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("with working directory", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, err := svc.StartWithOptions(context.Background(), RunOptions{
+			Command: "pwd",
+			Dir:     "/tmp",
+		})
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		// On macOS /tmp is a symlink to /private/tmp
+		output := strings.TrimSpace(proc.Output())
+		assert.True(t, output == "/tmp" || output == "/private/tmp", "got: %s", output)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("context cancellation", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+		proc, err := svc.Start(ctx, "sleep", "10")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		// Cancel immediately
+		cancel()
+
+		select {
+		case <-proc.Done():
+			// Good - process was killed
+		case <-time.After(2 * time.Second):
+			t.Fatal("process should have been killed")
+		}
+	})
+}
+
+func TestService_Run(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("returns output", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		output, err := svc.Run(context.Background(), "echo", "hello world")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Contains(t, output, "hello world")
+	})
+
+	t.Run("returns error on failure", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		_, err := svc.Run(context.Background(), "sh", "-c", "exit 1")
+		assert.Error(t, err)
+		assert.Contains(t, err.Error(), "exited with code 1")
+	})
+}
+
+func TestService_Actions(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("broadcasts events", func(t *testing.T) {
+		core, err := framework.New(
+			framework.WithName("process", NewService(Options{})),
+		)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		var started []ActionProcessStarted
+		var outputs []ActionProcessOutput
+		var exited []ActionProcessExited
+		var mu sync.Mutex
+
+		core.RegisterAction(func(c *framework.Core, msg framework.Message) error {
+			mu.Lock()
+			defer mu.Unlock()
+			switch m := msg.(type) {
+			case ActionProcessStarted:
+				started = append(started, m)
+			case ActionProcessOutput:
+				outputs = append(outputs, m)
+			case ActionProcessExited:
+				exited = append(exited, m)
+			}
+			return nil
+		})
+
+		svc, _ := framework.ServiceFor[*Service](core, "process")
+		proc, err := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		// Give time for events to propagate
+		time.Sleep(10 * time.Millisecond)
+
+		mu.Lock()
+		defer mu.Unlock()
+
+		assert.Len(t, started, 1)
+		assert.Equal(t, "echo", started[0].Command)
+		assert.Equal(t, []string{"test"}, started[0].Args)
+
+		assert.NotEmpty(t, outputs)
+		foundTest := false
+		for _, o := range outputs {
+			if strings.Contains(o.Line, "test") {
+				foundTest = true
+				break
+			}
+		}
+		assert.True(t, foundTest, "should have output containing 'test'")
+
+		assert.Len(t, exited, 1)
+		assert.Equal(t, 0, exited[0].ExitCode)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestService_List(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("tracks processes", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc1, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "1")
+		proc2, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "2")
+
+		<-proc1.Done()
+		<-proc2.Done()
+
+		list := svc.List()
+		assert.Len(t, list, 2)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("get by id", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		got, err := svc.Get(proc.ID)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+		assert.Equal(t, proc.ID, got.ID)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("get not found", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		_, err := svc.Get("nonexistent")
+		assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrProcessNotFound)
+	})
+}
+
+func TestService_Remove(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("removes completed process", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "test")
+		<-proc.Done()
+
+		err := svc.Remove(proc.ID)
+		require.NoError(t, err)
+
+		_, err = svc.Get(proc.ID)
+		assert.ErrorIs(t, err, ErrProcessNotFound)
+	})
+
+	t.Run("cannot remove running process", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		ctx, cancel := context.WithCancel(context.Background())
+		defer cancel()
+
+		proc, _ := svc.Start(ctx, "sleep", "10")
+
+		err := svc.Remove(proc.ID)
+		assert.Error(t, err)
+
+		cancel()
+		<-proc.Done()
+	})
+}
+
+func TestService_Clear(t *testing.T) {
+	t.Run("clears completed processes", func(t *testing.T) {
+		svc, _ := newTestService(t)
+
+		proc1, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "1")
+		proc2, _ := svc.Start(context.Background(), "echo", "2")
+
+		<-proc1.Done()
+		<-proc2.Done()
+
+		assert.Len(t, svc.List(), 2)
+
+		svc.Clear()
+
+		assert.Len(t, svc.List(), 0)
+	})
+}
diff --git a/types.go b/types.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4489af7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/types.go
@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+// Package process provides process management with Core IPC integration.
+//
+// The process package enables spawning, monitoring, and controlling external
+// processes with output streaming via the Core ACTION system.
+//
+// # Getting Started
+//
+//	// Register with Core
+//	core, _ := framework.New(
+//	    framework.WithName("process", process.NewService(process.Options{})),
+//	)
+//
+//	// Get service and run a process
+//	svc, err := framework.ServiceFor[*process.Service](core, "process")
+//	if err != nil {
+//	    return err
+//	}
+//	proc, err := svc.Start(ctx, "go", "test", "./...")
+//
+// # Listening for Events
+//
+// Process events are broadcast via Core.ACTION:
+//
+//	core.RegisterAction(func(c *framework.Core, msg framework.Message) error {
+//	    switch m := msg.(type) {
+//	    case process.ActionProcessOutput:
+//	        fmt.Print(m.Line)
+//	    case process.ActionProcessExited:
+//	        fmt.Printf("Exit code: %d\n", m.ExitCode)
+//	    }
+//	    return nil
+//	})
+package process
+
+import "time"
+
+// Status represents the process lifecycle state.
+type Status string
+
+const (
+	// StatusPending indicates the process is queued but not yet started.
+	StatusPending Status = "pending"
+	// StatusRunning indicates the process is actively executing.
+	StatusRunning Status = "running"
+	// StatusExited indicates the process completed (check ExitCode).
+	StatusExited Status = "exited"
+	// StatusFailed indicates the process could not be started.
+	StatusFailed Status = "failed"
+	// StatusKilled indicates the process was terminated by signal.
+	StatusKilled Status = "killed"
+)
+
+// Stream identifies the output source.
+type Stream string
+
+const (
+	// StreamStdout is standard output.
+	StreamStdout Stream = "stdout"
+	// StreamStderr is standard error.
+	StreamStderr Stream = "stderr"
+)
+
+// RunOptions configures process execution.
+type RunOptions struct {
+	// Command is the executable to run.
+	Command string
+	// Args are the command arguments.
+	Args []string
+	// Dir is the working directory (empty = current).
+	Dir string
+	// Env are additional environment variables (KEY=VALUE format).
+	Env []string
+	// DisableCapture disables output buffering.
+	// By default, output is captured to a ring buffer.
+	DisableCapture bool
+}
+
+// Info provides a snapshot of process state without internal fields.
+type Info struct {
+	ID        string        `json:"id"`
+	Command   string        `json:"command"`
+	Args      []string      `json:"args"`
+	Dir       string        `json:"dir"`
+	StartedAt time.Time     `json:"startedAt"`
+	Status    Status        `json:"status"`
+	ExitCode  int           `json:"exitCode"`
+	Duration  time.Duration `json:"duration"`
+	PID       int           `json:"pid"`
+}