Merge pull request #15 from jamiepine/cursor/develop-complex-tags-system-from-whitepaper-63cf

apps/cli/src/domains/mod.rs

@@ -4,4 +4,5 @@ pub mod index;
 pub mod location;
 pub mod network;
 pub mod job;
+pub mod tag;
 

apps/cli/src/domains/tag/args.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+use clap::Args;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+use sd_core::ops::tags::{
+    apply::input::ApplyTagsInput,
+    create::action::CreateTagInput,
+    search::input::SearchTagsInput,
+};
+
+#[derive(Args, Debug)]
+pub struct TagCreateArgs {
+    /// Canonical name for the tag
+    pub name: String,
+    /// Optional namespace
+    #[arg(long)]
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+}
+
+impl From<TagCreateArgs> for CreateTagInput {
+    fn from(args: TagCreateArgs) -> Self {
+        let mut input = CreateTagInput::simple(args.name);
+        input.namespace = args.namespace;
+        input
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Args, Debug)]
+pub struct TagApplyArgs {
+    /// Entry IDs to tag (space-separated)
+    #[arg(required = true)]
+    pub entries: Vec<i32>,
+    /// Tag IDs to apply (space-separated UUIDs)
+    #[arg(long, required = true)]
+    pub tags: Vec<Uuid>,
+}
+
+impl From<TagApplyArgs> for ApplyTagsInput {
+    fn from(args: TagApplyArgs) -> Self {
+        ApplyTagsInput::user_tags(args.entries, args.tags)
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Args, Debug)]
+pub struct TagSearchArgs {
+    /// Query text
+    pub query: String,
+    /// Optional namespace
+    #[arg(long)]
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    /// Include archived tags
+    #[arg(long)]
+    pub include_archived: bool,
+    /// Limit number of results
+    #[arg(long)]
+    pub limit: Option<usize>,
+}
+
+impl From<TagSearchArgs> for SearchTagsInput {
+    fn from(args: TagSearchArgs) -> Self {
+        SearchTagsInput {
+            query: args.query,
+            namespace: args.namespace,
+            tag_type: None,
+            include_archived: Some(args.include_archived),
+            limit: args.limit.or(Some(50)),
+            resolve_ambiguous: Some(false),
+            context_tag_ids: None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+

apps/cli/src/domains/tag/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+mod args;
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use clap::Subcommand;
+
+use crate::util::prelude::*;
+use crate::context::Context;
+
+use sd_core::ops::tags::{
+    apply::output::ApplyTagsOutput,
+    create::output::CreateTagOutput,
+    search::output::SearchTagsOutput,
+    search::query::SearchTagsQuery,
+};
+
+use self::args::*;
+
+#[derive(Subcommand, Debug)]
+pub enum TagCmd {
+    /// Create a new tag
+    Create(TagCreateArgs),
+    /// Apply one or more tags to entries
+    Apply(TagApplyArgs),
+    /// Search for tags
+    Search(TagSearchArgs),
+}
+
+pub async fn run(ctx: &Context, cmd: TagCmd) -> Result<()> {
+    match cmd {
+        TagCmd::Create(args) => {
+            let input: sd_core::ops::tags::create::action::CreateTagInput = args.into();
+            let out: CreateTagOutput = execute_action!(ctx, input);
+            print_output!(ctx, &out, |o: &CreateTagOutput| {
+                println!("{} (id: {})", o.canonical_name, o.tag_id);
+            });
+        }
+        TagCmd::Apply(args) => {
+            let input: sd_core::ops::tags::apply::input::ApplyTagsInput = args.into();
+            let out: ApplyTagsOutput = execute_action!(ctx, input);
+            print_output!(ctx, &out, |o: &ApplyTagsOutput| {
+                println!(
+                    "Applied {} tag(s) to {} entries",
+                    o.tags_applied, o.entries_affected
+                );
+            });
+        }
+        TagCmd::Search(args) => {
+            let input: sd_core::ops::tags::search::input::SearchTagsInput = args.into();
+            let out: SearchTagsOutput = execute_query!(ctx, SearchTagsQuery { input });
+            print_output!(ctx, &out, |o: &SearchTagsOutput| {
+                if o.tags.is_empty() {
+                    println!("No tags found");
+                    return;
+                }
+                for r in &o.tags {
+                    println!("{} {}", r.tag.id, r.tag.canonical_name);
+                }
+            });
+        }
+    }
+    Ok(())
+}
+

apps/cli/src/main.rs

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ use crate::domains::{
 	library::{self, LibraryCmd},
 	location::{self, LocationCmd},
 	network::{self, NetworkCmd},
+    tag::{self, TagCmd},
 };
 
 // OutputFormat is defined in context.rs and shared across domains
@@ -67,6 +68,9 @@ enum Commands {
 	/// Job commands
 	#[command(subcommand)]
 	Job(JobCmd),
+    /// Tag operations
+    #[command(subcommand)]
+    Tag(TagCmd),
 }
 
 #[tokio::main]
@@ -189,6 +193,7 @@ async fn run_client_command(
 		Commands::Location(cmd) => location::run(&ctx, cmd).await?,
 		Commands::Network(cmd) => network::run(&ctx, cmd).await?,
 		Commands::Job(cmd) => job::run(&ctx, cmd).await?,
+        Commands::Tag(cmd) => tag::run(&ctx, cmd).await?,
 		_ => {} // Start and Stop are handled in main
 	}
 	Ok(())

core/Cargo.toml

@@ -49,6 +49,9 @@ toml       = "0.8"
 anyhow    = "1.0"
 thiserror = "1.0"
 
+# Text processing
+regex = "1.11"
+
 
 # File operations
 blake3 = "1.5"  # Content addressing

core/src/domain/mod.rs

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 //! Core domain models - the heart of Spacedrive's VDFS
-//! 
+//!
 //! These models implement the new file data model design where:
 //! - Entry represents any file/directory
 //! - UserMetadata is always present (enabling immediate tagging)
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ pub mod content_identity;
 pub mod device;
 pub mod entry;
 pub mod location;
+pub mod tag;
 pub mod user_metadata;
 pub mod volume;
 
@@ -19,5 +20,9 @@ pub use content_identity::{ContentKind, MediaData, ContentHashGenerator, Content
 pub use device::{Device, OperatingSystem};
 pub use entry::{Entry, EntryKind, SdPathSerialized};
 pub use location::{Location, IndexMode, ScanState};
-pub use user_metadata::{UserMetadata, Tag, Label};
+pub use tag::{
+    Tag, TagApplication, TagRelationship, RelationshipType, TagType, PrivacyLevel,
+    TagSource, TagError, OrganizationalPattern, PatternType,
+};
+pub use user_metadata::{UserMetadata, Tag as UserMetadataTag, Label};
 pub use volume::{Volume as DomainVolume, VolumeType, MountType as DomainMountType, DiskType as DomainDiskType, FileSystem as DomainFileSystem};

core/src/domain/tag.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,430 @@
+//! Semantic Tag domain model
+//!
+//! Implementation of the advanced semantic tagging architecture described in the whitepaper.
+//! This replaces the simple tag model with a sophisticated graph-based system that supports
+//! polymorphic naming, contextual resolution, and compositional attributes.
+
+use chrono::{DateTime, Utc};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// A tag with advanced capabilities for contextual organization
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub struct Tag {
+    /// Unique identifier
+    pub id: Uuid,
+
+    /// Core identity
+    pub canonical_name: String,
+    pub display_name: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Semantic variants for flexible access
+    pub formal_name: Option<String>,
+    pub abbreviation: Option<String>,
+    pub aliases: Vec<String>,
+
+    /// Context and categorization
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub tag_type: TagType,
+
+    /// Visual and behavioral properties
+    pub color: Option<String>,
+    pub icon: Option<String>,
+    pub description: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Advanced capabilities
+    pub is_organizational_anchor: bool,
+    pub privacy_level: PrivacyLevel,
+    pub search_weight: i32,
+
+    /// Compositional attributes
+    pub attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    pub composition_rules: Vec<CompositionRule>,
+
+    /// Metadata
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub updated_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub created_by_device: Uuid,
+}
+
+/// Types of semantic tags with different behaviors
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum TagType {
+    /// Standard user-created tag
+    Standard,
+    /// Creates visual hierarchies in the interface
+    Organizational,
+    /// Controls search and display visibility
+    Privacy,
+    /// System-generated tag (AI, import, etc.)
+    System,
+}
+
+impl TagType {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            TagType::Standard => "standard",
+            TagType::Organizational => "organizational",
+            TagType::Privacy => "privacy",
+            TagType::System => "system",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "standard" => Some(TagType::Standard),
+            "organizational" => Some(TagType::Organizational),
+            "privacy" => Some(TagType::Privacy),
+            "system" => Some(TagType::System),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Privacy levels for tag visibility control
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum PrivacyLevel {
+    /// Standard visibility in all contexts
+    Normal,
+    /// Hidden from normal searches but accessible via direct query
+    Archive,
+    /// Completely hidden from standard UI
+    Hidden,
+}
+
+impl PrivacyLevel {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            PrivacyLevel::Normal => "normal",
+            PrivacyLevel::Archive => "archive",
+            PrivacyLevel::Hidden => "hidden",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "normal" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Normal),
+            "archive" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Archive),
+            "hidden" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Hidden),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Relationship between two tags in the semantic graph
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub struct TagRelationship {
+    pub related_tag_id: Uuid,
+    pub relationship_type: RelationshipType,
+    pub strength: f32,
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+}
+
+/// Types of relationships between tags
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum RelationshipType {
+    /// Hierarchical parent-child relationship
+    ParentChild,
+    /// Synonym or alias relationship
+    Synonym,
+    /// General semantic relatedness
+    Related,
+}
+
+impl RelationshipType {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            RelationshipType::ParentChild => "parent_child",
+            RelationshipType::Synonym => "synonym",
+            RelationshipType::Related => "related",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "parent_child" => Some(RelationshipType::ParentChild),
+            "synonym" => Some(RelationshipType::Synonym),
+            "related" => Some(RelationshipType::Related),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Rules for composing attributes from multiple tags
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub struct CompositionRule {
+    pub operator: CompositionOperator,
+    pub operands: Vec<String>,
+    pub result_attribute: String,
+}
+
+/// Operators for combining tag attributes
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum CompositionOperator {
+    /// All conditions must be true
+    And,
+    /// Any condition must be true
+    Or,
+    /// Must have this property
+    With,
+    /// Must not have this property
+    Without,
+}
+
+/// Context-aware application of a tag to content
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub struct TagApplication {
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+    /// Context when the tag was applied (e.g., "geography", "technology")
+    pub applied_context: Option<String>,
+    /// Which variant name was used when applying
+    pub applied_variant: Option<String>,
+    /// Confidence level (0.0-1.0, useful for AI-applied tags)
+    pub confidence: f32,
+    /// Source of the tag application
+    pub source: TagSource,
+    /// Attributes specific to this particular application
+    pub instance_attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    /// When this application was created
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    /// Which device applied this tag
+    pub device_uuid: Uuid,
+}
+
+/// Source of tag application
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize, PartialEq)]
+pub enum TagSource {
+    /// Manually applied by user
+    User,
+    /// Applied by AI analysis
+    AI,
+    /// Imported from external source
+    Import,
+    /// Synchronized from another device
+    Sync,
+}
+
+/// Result of merging tag applications during sync
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct TagMergeResult {
+    pub merged_applications: Vec<TagApplication>,
+    pub conflicts: Vec<TagConflict>,
+    pub merge_summary: String,
+}
+
+/// Conflict that occurred during tag merging
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct TagConflict {
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+    pub conflict_type: ConflictType,
+    pub local_value: serde_json::Value,
+    pub remote_value: serde_json::Value,
+    pub resolution: ConflictResolution,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum ConflictType {
+    AttributeValue,
+    Context,
+    Confidence,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum ConflictResolution {
+    UseLocal,
+    UseRemote,
+    Merge,
+    RequiresUserInput,
+}
+
+/// Pattern discovered through usage analysis
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct OrganizationalPattern {
+    pub pattern_type: PatternType,
+    pub tags_involved: Vec<Uuid>,
+    pub confidence: f32,
+    pub suggestion: String,
+    pub discovered_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum PatternType {
+    FrequentCoOccurrence,
+    HierarchicalRelationship,
+    SemanticSimilarity,
+    ContextualGrouping,
+}
+
+impl Tag {
+    /// Create a new semantic tag with default values
+    pub fn new(canonical_name: String, created_by_device: Uuid) -> Self {
+        let now = Utc::now();
+
+        Self {
+            id: Uuid::new_v4(),
+            canonical_name: canonical_name.clone(),
+            display_name: None,
+            formal_name: None,
+            abbreviation: None,
+            aliases: Vec::new(),
+            namespace: None,
+            tag_type: TagType::Standard,
+            color: None,
+            icon: None,
+            description: None,
+            is_organizational_anchor: false,
+            privacy_level: PrivacyLevel::Normal,
+            search_weight: 100,
+            attributes: HashMap::new(),
+            composition_rules: Vec::new(),
+            created_at: now,
+            updated_at: now,
+            created_by_device,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the best display name for this tag in the given context
+    pub fn get_display_name(&self, context: Option<&str>) -> &str {
+        // If we have a context-specific display name, use it
+        if let Some(display) = &self.display_name {
+            return display;
+        }
+
+        // Otherwise use canonical name
+        &self.canonical_name
+    }
+
+    /// Get all possible names this tag can be accessed by
+    pub fn get_all_names(&self) -> Vec<&str> {
+        let mut names = vec![self.canonical_name.as_str()];
+
+        if let Some(formal) = &self.formal_name {
+            names.push(formal);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(abbrev) = &self.abbreviation {
+            names.push(abbrev);
+        }
+
+        for alias in &self.aliases {
+            names.push(alias);
+        }
+
+        names
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag matches the given name in any variant
+    pub fn matches_name(&self, name: &str) -> bool {
+        self.get_all_names().iter().any(|&n| n.eq_ignore_ascii_case(name))
+    }
+
+    /// Add an alias to this tag
+    pub fn add_alias(&mut self, alias: String) {
+        if !self.aliases.contains(&alias) {
+            self.aliases.push(alias);
+            self.updated_at = Utc::now();
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Set an attribute value
+    pub fn set_attribute<T: Serialize>(&mut self, key: String, value: T) -> Result<(), serde_json::Error> {
+        let json_value = serde_json::to_value(value)?;
+        self.attributes.insert(key, json_value);
+        self.updated_at = Utc::now();
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get an attribute value
+    pub fn get_attribute<T: for<'de> Deserialize<'de>>(&self, key: &str) -> Result<Option<T>, serde_json::Error> {
+        match self.attributes.get(key) {
+            Some(value) => Ok(Some(serde_json::from_value(value.clone())?)),
+            None => Ok(None),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag should be hidden from normal search results
+    pub fn is_searchable(&self) -> bool {
+        match self.privacy_level {
+            PrivacyLevel::Normal => true,
+            PrivacyLevel::Archive | PrivacyLevel::Hidden => false,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get the fully qualified name including namespace
+    pub fn get_qualified_name(&self) -> String {
+        match &self.namespace {
+            Some(ns) => format!("{}::{}", ns, self.canonical_name),
+            None => self.canonical_name.clone(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl TagApplication {
+    /// Create a new tag application
+    pub fn new(
+        tag_id: Uuid,
+        source: TagSource,
+        device_uuid: Uuid,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            tag_id,
+            applied_context: None,
+            applied_variant: None,
+            confidence: 1.0,
+            source,
+            instance_attributes: HashMap::new(),
+            created_at: Utc::now(),
+            device_uuid,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a user-applied tag application
+    pub fn user_applied(tag_id: Uuid, device_uuid: Uuid) -> Self {
+        Self::new(tag_id, TagSource::User, device_uuid)
+    }
+
+    /// Create an AI-applied tag application with confidence
+    pub fn ai_applied(tag_id: Uuid, confidence: f32, device_uuid: Uuid) -> Self {
+        let mut app = Self::new(tag_id, TagSource::AI, device_uuid);
+        app.confidence = confidence;
+        app
+    }
+
+    /// Set an instance-specific attribute
+    pub fn set_instance_attribute<T: Serialize>(&mut self, key: String, value: T) -> Result<(), serde_json::Error> {
+        let json_value = serde_json::to_value(value)?;
+        self.instance_attributes.insert(key, json_value);
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this application has high confidence
+    pub fn is_high_confidence(&self) -> bool {
+        self.confidence >= 0.8
+    }
+}
+
+/// Error types for semantic tag operations
+#[derive(Debug, thiserror::Error)]
+pub enum TagError {
+    #[error("Tag not found")]
+    TagNotFound,
+
+    #[error("Invalid tag relationship: {0}")]
+    InvalidRelationship(String),
+
+    #[error("Circular reference detected")]
+    CircularReference,
+
+    #[error("Conflicting tag names in namespace: {0}")]
+    NameConflict(String),
+
+    #[error("Invalid composition rule: {0}")]
+    InvalidCompositionRule(String),
+
+    #[error("Serialization error: {0}")]
+    SerializationError(#[from] serde_json::Error),
+
+    #[error("Database error: {0}")]
+    DatabaseError(String),
+}

core/src/infra/db/entities/metadata_tag.rs

@@ -1,56 +0,0 @@
-//! UserMetadataTag junction entity for hierarchical metadata tagging
-
-use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
-
-#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, DeriveEntityModel)]
-#[sea_orm(table_name = "user_metadata_tags")]
-pub struct Model {
-    #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
-    pub user_metadata_id: i32,
-    #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
-    pub tag_uuid: Uuid,
-    pub created_at: DateTimeUtc,
-    pub device_uuid: Uuid,
-}
-
-#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
-pub enum Relation {
-    #[sea_orm(
-        belongs_to = "super::user_metadata::Entity",
-        from = "Column::UserMetadataId",
-        to = "super::user_metadata::Column::Id"
-    )]
-    UserMetadata,
-    #[sea_orm(
-        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
-        from = "Column::TagUuid",
-        to = "super::tag::Column::Uuid"
-    )]
-    Tag,
-    #[sea_orm(
-        belongs_to = "super::device::Entity",
-        from = "Column::DeviceUuid",
-        to = "super::device::Column::Uuid"
-    )]
-    Device,
-}
-
-impl Related<super::user_metadata::Entity> for Entity {
-    fn to() -> RelationDef {
-        Relation::UserMetadata.def()
-    }
-}
-
-impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
-    fn to() -> RelationDef {
-        Relation::Tag.def()
-    }
-}
-
-impl Related<super::device::Entity> for Entity {
-    fn to() -> RelationDef {
-        Relation::Device.def()
-    }
-}
-
-impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {}

core/src/infra/db/entities/mod.rs

@@ -10,11 +10,16 @@ pub mod entry;
 pub mod entry_closure;
 pub mod label;
 pub mod location;
-pub mod metadata_tag;
 pub mod mime_type;
-pub mod tag;
 pub mod user_metadata;
-pub use metadata_tag as user_metadata_tag; // Alias for hierarchical metadata operations
+
+// Tagging system
+pub mod tag;
+pub mod tag_relationship;
+pub mod tag_closure;
+pub mod user_metadata_tag;
+pub mod tag_usage_pattern;
+
 pub mod audit_log;
 pub mod collection;
 pub mod collection_entry;
@@ -36,13 +41,18 @@ pub use entry_closure::Entity as EntryClosure;
 pub use indexer_rule::Entity as IndexerRule;
 pub use label::Entity as Label;
 pub use location::Entity as Location;
-pub use metadata_tag::Entity as UserMetadataTag;
 pub use sidecar::Entity as Sidecar;
 pub use sidecar_availability::Entity as SidecarAvailability;
-pub use tag::Entity as Tag;
 pub use user_metadata::Entity as UserMetadata;
 pub use volume::Entity as Volume;
 
+// Tagging entities
+pub use tag::Entity as Tag;
+pub use tag_relationship::Entity as TagRelationship;
+pub use tag_closure::Entity as TagClosure;
+pub use user_metadata_tag::Entity as UserMetadataTag;
+pub use tag_usage_pattern::Entity as TagUsagePattern;
+
 // Re-export active models for easy access
 pub use audit_log::ActiveModel as AuditLogActive;
 pub use collection::ActiveModel as CollectionActive;
@@ -55,9 +65,14 @@ pub use entry_closure::ActiveModel as EntryClosureActive;
 pub use indexer_rule::ActiveModel as IndexerRuleActive;
 pub use label::ActiveModel as LabelActive;
 pub use location::ActiveModel as LocationActive;
-pub use metadata_tag::ActiveModel as UserMetadataTagActive;
 pub use sidecar::ActiveModel as SidecarActive;
 pub use sidecar_availability::ActiveModel as SidecarAvailabilityActive;
-pub use tag::ActiveModel as TagActive;
 pub use user_metadata::ActiveModel as UserMetadataActive;
 pub use volume::ActiveModel as VolumeActive;
+
+// Tagging active models
+pub use tag::ActiveModel as TagActive;
+pub use tag_relationship::ActiveModel as TagRelationshipActive;
+pub use tag_closure::ActiveModel as TagClosureActive;
+pub use user_metadata_tag::ActiveModel as UserMetadataTagActive;
+pub use tag_usage_pattern::ActiveModel as TagUsagePatternActive;

core/src/infra/db/entities/tag.rs

@@ -1,22 +1,221 @@
-//! Tag entity
+//! Semantic Tag entity
+//!
+//! SeaORM entity for the enhanced semantic tagging system
 
 use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
+use sea_orm::{Set, NotSet};
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
 
 #[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, Eq, DeriveEntityModel, Serialize, Deserialize)]
-#[sea_orm(table_name = "tags")]
+#[sea_orm(table_name = "tag")]
 pub struct Model {
     #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
     pub id: i32,
     pub uuid: Uuid,
-    pub name: String,
+
+    // Core identity
+    pub canonical_name: String,
+    pub display_name: Option<String>,
+
+    // Semantic variants
+    pub formal_name: Option<String>,
+    pub abbreviation: Option<String>,
+    pub aliases: Option<Json>,  // Vec<String> as JSON
+
+    // Context and categorization
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub tag_type: String,  // TagType enum as string
+
+    // Visual and behavioral properties
     pub color: Option<String>,
     pub icon: Option<String>,
+    pub description: Option<String>,
+
+    // Advanced capabilities
+    pub is_organizational_anchor: bool,
+    pub privacy_level: String,  // PrivacyLevel enum as string
+    pub search_weight: i32,
+
+    // Compositional attributes
+    pub attributes: Option<Json>,  // HashMap<String, serde_json::Value> as JSON
+    pub composition_rules: Option<Json>,  // Vec<CompositionRule> as JSON
+
+    // Metadata
     pub created_at: DateTimeUtc,
     pub updated_at: DateTimeUtc,
+    pub created_by_device: Option<Uuid>,
 }
 
 #[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
-pub enum Relation {}
+pub enum Relation {
+    #[sea_orm(has_many = "super::tag_relationship::Entity")]
+    ParentRelationships,
 
-impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {}
+    #[sea_orm(has_many = "super::tag_relationship::Entity")]
+    ChildRelationships,
+
+    #[sea_orm(has_many = "super::user_metadata_tag::Entity")]
+    UserMetadataTags,
+
+    #[sea_orm(has_many = "super::tag_usage_pattern::Entity")]
+    UsagePatterns,
+}
+
+impl Related<super::user_metadata_tag::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::UserMetadataTags.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag_relationship::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::ParentRelationships.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag_usage_pattern::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::UsagePatterns.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            uuid: Set(Uuid::new_v4()),
+            tag_type: Set("standard".to_owned()),
+            privacy_level: Set("normal".to_owned()),
+            search_weight: Set(100),
+            is_organizational_anchor: Set(false),
+            created_at: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            updated_at: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            ..ActiveModelTrait::default()
+        }
+    }
+
+}
+
+impl Model {
+    /// Get aliases as a vector of strings
+    pub fn get_aliases(&self) -> Vec<String> {
+        self.aliases
+            .as_ref()
+            .and_then(|json| serde_json::from_value(json.clone()).ok())
+            .unwrap_or_default()
+    }
+
+    /// Set aliases from a vector of strings
+    pub fn set_aliases(&mut self, aliases: Vec<String>) {
+        self.aliases = Some(serde_json::to_value(aliases).unwrap().into());
+    }
+
+    /// Get attributes as a HashMap
+    pub fn get_attributes(&self) -> HashMap<String, serde_json::Value> {
+        self.attributes
+            .as_ref()
+            .and_then(|json| serde_json::from_value(json.clone()).ok())
+            .unwrap_or_default()
+    }
+
+    /// Set attributes from a HashMap
+    pub fn set_attributes(&mut self, attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>) {
+        self.attributes = Some(serde_json::to_value(attributes).unwrap().into());
+    }
+
+    /// Get all possible names this tag can be accessed by
+    pub fn get_all_names(&self) -> Vec<String> {
+        let mut names = vec![self.canonical_name.clone()];
+
+        if let Some(display) = &self.display_name {
+            names.push(display.clone());
+        }
+
+        if let Some(formal) = &self.formal_name {
+            names.push(formal.clone());
+        }
+
+        if let Some(abbrev) = &self.abbreviation {
+            names.push(abbrev.clone());
+        }
+
+        names.extend(self.get_aliases());
+
+        names
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag matches the given name in any variant
+    pub fn matches_name(&self, name: &str) -> bool {
+        self.get_all_names().iter().any(|n| n.eq_ignore_ascii_case(name))
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag should be hidden from normal search results
+    pub fn is_searchable(&self) -> bool {
+        self.privacy_level == "normal"
+    }
+
+    /// Get the fully qualified name including namespace
+    pub fn get_qualified_name(&self) -> String {
+        match &self.namespace {
+            Some(ns) => format!("{}::{}", ns, self.canonical_name),
+            None => self.canonical_name.clone(),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Helper enum for tag types (for validation)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum TagType {
+    Standard,
+    Organizational,
+    Privacy,
+    System,
+}
+
+impl TagType {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            TagType::Standard => "standard",
+            TagType::Organizational => "organizational",
+            TagType::Privacy => "privacy",
+            TagType::System => "system",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "standard" => Some(TagType::Standard),
+            "organizational" => Some(TagType::Organizational),
+            "privacy" => Some(TagType::Privacy),
+            "system" => Some(TagType::System),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Helper enum for privacy levels (for validation)
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum PrivacyLevel {
+    Normal,
+    Archive,
+    Hidden,
+}
+
+impl PrivacyLevel {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            PrivacyLevel::Normal => "normal",
+            PrivacyLevel::Archive => "archive",
+            PrivacyLevel::Hidden => "hidden",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "normal" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Normal),
+            "archive" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Archive),
+            "hidden" => Some(PrivacyLevel::Hidden),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/entities/tag_closure.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+//! Tag Closure entity
+//!
+//! SeaORM entity for the closure table that enables efficient hierarchical queries
+
+use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
+use sea_orm::{Set, NotSet};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, DeriveEntityModel, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[sea_orm(table_name = "tag_closure")]
+pub struct Model {
+    #[sea_orm(primary_key, auto_increment = false)]
+    pub ancestor_id: i32,
+    #[sea_orm(primary_key, auto_increment = false)]
+    pub descendant_id: i32,
+    pub depth: i32,
+    pub path_strength: f32,
+}
+
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
+pub enum Relation {
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::AncestorId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    Ancestor,
+
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::DescendantId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    Descendant,
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::Ancestor.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            path_strength: Set(1.0),
+            ..ActiveModelTrait::default()
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Model {
+    /// Check if this is a self-referential relationship
+    pub fn is_self_reference(&self) -> bool {
+        self.ancestor_id == self.descendant_id && self.depth == 0
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this is a direct parent-child relationship
+    pub fn is_direct_relationship(&self) -> bool {
+        self.depth == 1
+    }
+
+    /// Get the normalized path strength (0.0-1.0)
+    pub fn normalized_path_strength(&self) -> f32 {
+        self.path_strength.clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Calculate relationship strength based on depth (closer = stronger)
+    pub fn calculated_strength(&self) -> f32 {
+        if self.depth == 0 {
+            1.0 // Self-reference
+        } else {
+            (1.0 / (self.depth as f32)).min(1.0)
+        }
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/entities/tag_relationship.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,92 @@
+//! Tag Relationship entity
+//!
+//! SeaORM entity for managing hierarchical relationships between semantic tags
+
+use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
+use sea_orm::{Set, NotSet};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, DeriveEntityModel, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[sea_orm(table_name = "tag_relationship")]
+pub struct Model {
+    #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
+    pub id: i32,
+    pub parent_tag_id: i32,
+    pub child_tag_id: i32,
+    pub relationship_type: String,  // RelationshipType enum as string
+    pub strength: f32,
+    pub created_at: DateTimeUtc,
+}
+
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
+pub enum Relation {
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::ParentTagId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    ParentTag,
+
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::ChildTagId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    ChildTag,
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::ParentTag.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            relationship_type: Set("parent_child".to_owned()),
+            strength: Set(1.0),
+            created_at: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            ..ActiveModelTrait::default()
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Model {
+    /// Check if this relationship would create a cycle
+    pub fn would_create_cycle(&self) -> bool {
+        self.parent_tag_id == self.child_tag_id
+    }
+
+    /// Get the relationship strength as a normalized value (0.0-1.0)
+    pub fn normalized_strength(&self) -> f32 {
+        self.strength.clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Helper enum for relationship types
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum RelationshipType {
+    ParentChild,
+    Synonym,
+    Related,
+}
+
+impl RelationshipType {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            RelationshipType::ParentChild => "parent_child",
+            RelationshipType::Synonym => "synonym",
+            RelationshipType::Related => "related",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "parent_child" => Some(RelationshipType::ParentChild),
+            "synonym" => Some(RelationshipType::Synonym),
+            "related" => Some(RelationshipType::Related),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/entities/tag_usage_pattern.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+//! Tag Usage Pattern entity
+//!
+//! SeaORM entity for tracking co-occurrence patterns between tags
+
+use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
+use sea_orm::{Set, NotSet};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, DeriveEntityModel, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[sea_orm(table_name = "tag_usage_pattern")]
+pub struct Model {
+    #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
+    pub id: i32,
+    pub tag_id: i32,
+    pub co_occurrence_tag_id: i32,
+    pub occurrence_count: i32,
+    pub last_used_together: DateTimeUtc,
+}
+
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
+pub enum Relation {
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::TagId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    Tag,
+
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::CoOccurrenceTagId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    CoOccurrenceTag,
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::Tag.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            occurrence_count: Set(1),
+            last_used_together: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            ..ActiveModelTrait::default()
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl Model {
+    /// Increment the occurrence count and update last used time
+    pub fn increment_usage(&mut self) {
+        self.occurrence_count += 1;
+        self.last_used_together = chrono::Utc::now();
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this pattern is frequently used (threshold: 5+ occurrences)
+    pub fn is_frequent(&self) -> bool {
+        self.occurrence_count >= 5
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this pattern is very frequent (threshold: 20+ occurrences)
+    pub fn is_very_frequent(&self) -> bool {
+        self.occurrence_count >= 20
+    }
+
+    /// Get the usage frequency as a score (higher = more frequent)
+    pub fn frequency_score(&self) -> f32 {
+        (self.occurrence_count as f32).ln().max(0.0)
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this pattern was used recently (within 30 days)
+    pub fn is_recent(&self) -> bool {
+        let thirty_days_ago = chrono::Utc::now() - chrono::Duration::days(30);
+        self.last_used_together > thirty_days_ago
+    }
+
+    /// Calculate relevance score based on frequency and recency
+    pub fn relevance_score(&self) -> f32 {
+        let frequency_weight = self.frequency_score() * 0.7;
+        let recency_weight = if self.is_recent() { 0.3 } else { 0.1 };
+
+        frequency_weight + recency_weight
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/entities/user_metadata.rs

@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ pub struct Model {
     #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
     pub id: i32,
     pub uuid: Uuid,
-    
+
     // Exactly one of these is set - defines the scope
     pub entry_uuid: Option<Uuid>, // File-specific metadata (higher priority in hierarchy)
     pub content_identity_uuid: Option<Uuid>, // Content-universal metadata (lower priority in hierarchy)
-    
+
     // All metadata types benefit from scope flexibility
     pub notes: Option<String>,
     pub favorite: bool,
@@ -53,11 +53,11 @@ impl Related<super::content_identity::Entity> for Entity {
 
 impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
     fn to() -> RelationDef {
-        super::metadata_tag::Relation::Tag.def()
+        super::user_metadata_tag::Relation::Tag.def()
     }
-    
+
     fn via() -> Option<RelationDef> {
-        Some(super::metadata_tag::Relation::UserMetadata.def().rev())
+        Some(super::user_metadata_tag::Relation::UserMetadata.def().rev())
     }
 }
 

core/src/infra/db/entities/user_metadata_tag.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,151 @@
+//! User Metadata Semantic Tag entity
+//!
+//! Enhanced junction table for associating semantic tags with user metadata
+
+use sea_orm::entity::prelude::*;
+use sea_orm::{Set, NotSet};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+#[derive(Clone, Debug, PartialEq, DeriveEntityModel, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+#[sea_orm(table_name = "user_metadata_tag")]
+pub struct Model {
+    #[sea_orm(primary_key)]
+    pub id: i32,
+    pub user_metadata_id: i32,
+    pub tag_id: i32,
+
+    // Context for this specific tagging instance
+    pub applied_context: Option<String>,
+    pub applied_variant: Option<String>,
+    pub confidence: f32,
+    pub source: String,  // TagSource enum as string
+
+    // Instance-specific attributes
+    pub instance_attributes: Option<Json>,  // HashMap<String, serde_json::Value> as JSON
+
+    // Audit and sync
+    pub created_at: DateTimeUtc,
+    pub updated_at: DateTimeUtc,
+    pub device_uuid: Uuid,
+}
+
+#[derive(Copy, Clone, Debug, EnumIter, DeriveRelation)]
+pub enum Relation {
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::user_metadata::Entity",
+        from = "Column::UserMetadataId",
+        to = "super::user_metadata::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    UserMetadata,
+
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::tag::Entity",
+        from = "Column::TagId",
+        to = "super::tag::Column::Id"
+    )]
+    Tag,
+
+    #[sea_orm(
+        belongs_to = "super::device::Entity",
+        from = "Column::DeviceUuid",
+        to = "super::device::Column::Uuid"
+    )]
+    Device,
+}
+
+impl Related<super::user_metadata::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::UserMetadata.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Related<super::tag::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::Tag.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl Related<super::device::Entity> for Entity {
+    fn to() -> RelationDef {
+        Relation::Device.def()
+    }
+}
+
+impl ActiveModelBehavior for ActiveModel {
+    fn new() -> Self {
+        Self {
+            confidence: Set(1.0),
+            source: Set("user".to_owned()),
+            created_at: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            updated_at: Set(chrono::Utc::now()),
+            ..ActiveModelTrait::default()
+        }
+    }
+
+}
+
+impl Model {
+    /// Get instance attributes as a HashMap
+    pub fn get_instance_attributes(&self) -> HashMap<String, serde_json::Value> {
+        self.instance_attributes
+            .as_ref()
+            .and_then(|json| serde_json::from_value(json.clone()).ok())
+            .unwrap_or_default()
+    }
+
+    /// Set instance attributes from a HashMap
+    pub fn set_instance_attributes(&mut self, attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>) {
+        self.instance_attributes = Some(serde_json::to_value(attributes).unwrap().into());
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this is a high-confidence tag application
+    pub fn is_high_confidence(&self) -> bool {
+        self.confidence >= 0.8
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag was applied by AI
+    pub fn is_ai_applied(&self) -> bool {
+        self.source == "ai"
+    }
+
+    /// Check if this tag was applied by user
+    pub fn is_user_applied(&self) -> bool {
+        self.source == "user"
+    }
+
+    /// Get normalized confidence (0.0-1.0)
+    pub fn normalized_confidence(&self) -> f32 {
+        self.confidence.clamp(0.0, 1.0)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Helper enum for tag sources
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum TagSource {
+    User,
+    AI,
+    Import,
+    Sync,
+}
+
+impl TagSource {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            TagSource::User => "user",
+            TagSource::AI => "ai",
+            TagSource::Import => "import",
+            TagSource::Sync => "sync",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "user" => Some(TagSource::User),
+            "ai" => Some(TagSource::AI),
+            "import" => Some(TagSource::Import),
+            "sync" => Some(TagSource::Sync),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/migration/m20250115_000001_semantic_tags.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,510 @@
+//! Migration: Create semantic tagging system
+//!
+//! This migration creates the complete semantic tagging infrastructure:
+//! - Enhanced tag table with polymorphic naming
+//! - Hierarchical relationships with closure table
+//! - Context-aware tag applications
+//! - Usage pattern tracking for intelligent suggestions
+//! - Full-text search across all tag variants
+
+use sea_orm_migration::prelude::*;
+
+#[derive(DeriveMigrationName)]
+pub struct Migration;
+
+#[async_trait::async_trait]
+impl MigrationTrait for Migration {
+    async fn up(&self, manager: &SchemaManager) -> Result<(), DbErr> {
+        // Create the enhanced tag table
+        manager
+            .create_table(
+                Table::create()
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .if_not_exists()
+                    .col(
+                        ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("id"))
+                            .integer()
+                            .not_null()
+                            .auto_increment()
+                            .primary_key(),
+                    )
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("uuid")).uuid().not_null().unique_key())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("canonical_name")).string().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("display_name")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("formal_name")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("abbreviation")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("aliases")).json())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("namespace")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("tag_type")).string().not_null().default("standard"))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("color")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("icon")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("description")).text())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("is_organizational_anchor")).boolean().default(false))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("privacy_level")).string().default("normal"))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("search_weight")).integer().default(100))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("attributes")).json())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("composition_rules")).json())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("created_at")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("updated_at")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("created_by_device")).uuid())
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create indexes for the tag table
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_canonical_name")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("canonical_name"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_namespace")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("namespace"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_type")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("tag_type"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_privacy_level")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("privacy_level"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create the tag_relationship table
+        manager
+            .create_table(
+                Table::create()
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_relationship"))
+                    .if_not_exists()
+                    .col(
+                        ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("id"))
+                            .integer()
+                            .not_null()
+                            .auto_increment()
+                            .primary_key(),
+                    )
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("parent_tag_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("child_tag_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("relationship_type")).string().not_null().default("parent_child"))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("strength")).float().default(1.0))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("created_at")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create foreign key constraints for tag_relationship
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_relationship_parent")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_relationship"), Alias::new("parent_tag_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_relationship_child")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_relationship"), Alias::new("child_tag_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create indexes for tag_relationship
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_relationship_parent")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_relationship"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("parent_tag_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_relationship_child")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_relationship"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("child_tag_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_relationship_type")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_relationship"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("relationship_type"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create the tag_closure table for efficient hierarchical queries
+        manager
+            .create_table(
+                Table::create()
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_closure"))
+                    .if_not_exists()
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("ancestor_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("descendant_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("depth")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("path_strength")).float().not_null())
+                    .primary_key(
+                        Index::create()
+                            .col(Alias::new("ancestor_id"))
+                            .col(Alias::new("descendant_id")),
+                    )
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create foreign key constraints for tag_closure
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_closure_ancestor")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_closure"), Alias::new("ancestor_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_closure_descendant")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_closure"), Alias::new("descendant_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create indexes for tag_closure
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_closure_ancestor")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_closure"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("ancestor_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_closure_descendant")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_closure"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("descendant_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_closure_depth")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_closure"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("depth"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create the user_metadata_tag table
+        manager
+            .create_table(
+                Table::create()
+                    .table(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"))
+                    .if_not_exists()
+                    .col(
+                        ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("id"))
+                            .integer()
+                            .not_null()
+                            .auto_increment()
+                            .primary_key(),
+                    )
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("user_metadata_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("tag_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("applied_context")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("applied_variant")).string())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("confidence")).float().default(1.0))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("source")).string().default("user"))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("instance_attributes")).json())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("created_at")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("updated_at")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("device_uuid")).uuid().not_null())
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create foreign key constraints for user_metadata_tag
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_user_metadata_tag_metadata")
+                    .from(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"), Alias::new("user_metadata_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("user_metadata"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_user_metadata_tag_tag")
+                    .from(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"), Alias::new("tag_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create indexes for user_metadata_tag
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_user_metadata_tag_metadata")
+                    .table(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("user_metadata_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_user_metadata_tag_tag")
+                    .table(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("tag_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_user_metadata_tag_source")
+                    .table(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("source"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create the tag_usage_pattern table
+        manager
+            .create_table(
+                Table::create()
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern"))
+                    .if_not_exists()
+                    .col(
+                        ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("id"))
+                            .integer()
+                            .not_null()
+                            .auto_increment()
+                            .primary_key(),
+                    )
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("tag_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("co_occurrence_tag_id")).integer().not_null())
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("occurrence_count")).integer().default(1))
+                    .col(ColumnDef::new(Alias::new("last_used_together")).timestamp_with_time_zone().not_null())
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create foreign key constraints for tag_usage_pattern
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_usage_pattern_tag")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern"), Alias::new("tag_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_foreign_key(
+                ForeignKey::create()
+                    .name("fk_tag_usage_pattern_co_occurrence")
+                    .from(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern"), Alias::new("co_occurrence_tag_id"))
+                    .to(Alias::new("tag"), Alias::new("id"))
+                    .on_delete(ForeignKeyAction::Cascade)
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create indexes for tag_usage_pattern
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_usage_pattern_tag")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("tag_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_usage_pattern_co_occurrence")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("co_occurrence_tag_id"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create full-text search indexes
+        manager
+            .create_index(
+                Index::create()
+                    .name("idx_tag_fulltext")
+                    .table(Alias::new("tag"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("canonical_name"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("display_name"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("formal_name"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("abbreviation"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("aliases"))
+                    .col(Alias::new("description"))
+                    .to_owned(),
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create FTS5 virtual table for full-text search
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared(
+                "CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE IF NOT EXISTS tag_search_fts USING fts5(
+                    tag_id UNINDEXED,
+                    canonical_name,
+                    display_name,
+                    formal_name,
+                    abbreviation,
+                    aliases,
+                    description,
+                    content='tag',
+                    content_rowid='id'
+                )"
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        // Create triggers to maintain FTS5 table
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared(
+                "CREATE TRIGGER IF NOT EXISTS tag_ai AFTER INSERT ON tag BEGIN
+                    INSERT INTO tag_search_fts(
+                        tag_id, canonical_name, display_name, formal_name,
+                        abbreviation, aliases, description
+                    ) VALUES (
+                        NEW.id, NEW.canonical_name, NEW.display_name, NEW.formal_name,
+                        NEW.abbreviation, NEW.aliases, NEW.description
+                    );
+                END"
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared(
+                "CREATE TRIGGER IF NOT EXISTS tag_au AFTER UPDATE ON tag BEGIN
+                    UPDATE tag_search_fts SET
+                        canonical_name = NEW.canonical_name,
+                        display_name = NEW.display_name,
+                        formal_name = NEW.formal_name,
+                        abbreviation = NEW.abbreviation,
+                        aliases = NEW.aliases,
+                        description = NEW.description
+                    WHERE tag_id = NEW.id;
+                END"
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared(
+                "CREATE TRIGGER IF NOT EXISTS tag_ad AFTER DELETE ON tag BEGIN
+                    DELETE FROM tag_search_fts WHERE tag_id = OLD.id;
+                END"
+            )
+            .await?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    async fn down(&self, manager: &SchemaManager) -> Result<(), DbErr> {
+        // Drop FTS5 table and triggers first
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared("DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS tag_ad")
+            .await?;
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared("DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS tag_au")
+            .await?;
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared("DROP TRIGGER IF EXISTS tag_ai")
+            .await?;
+        manager
+            .get_connection()
+            .execute_unprepared("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS tag_search_fts")
+            .await?;
+
+        // Drop tables in reverse order
+        manager
+            .drop_table(Table::drop().table(Alias::new("tag_usage_pattern")).to_owned())
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .drop_table(Table::drop().table(Alias::new("user_metadata_tag")).to_owned())
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .drop_table(Table::drop().table(Alias::new("tag_closure")).to_owned())
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .drop_table(Table::drop().table(Alias::new("tag_relationship")).to_owned())
+            .await?;
+
+        manager
+            .drop_table(Table::drop().table(Alias::new("tag")).to_owned())
+            .await?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}

core/src/infra/db/migration/mod.rs

@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ mod m20240107_000001_create_collections;
 mod m20250109_000001_create_sidecars;
 mod m20250110_000001_refactor_volumes_table;
 mod m20250112_000001_create_indexer_rules;
+mod m20250115_000001_semantic_tags;
 
 pub struct Migrator;
 
@@ -21,6 +22,7 @@ impl MigratorTrait for Migrator {
 			Box::new(m20250109_000001_create_sidecars::Migration),
 			Box::new(m20250110_000001_refactor_volumes_table::Migration),
 			Box::new(m20250112_000001_create_indexer_rules::Migration),
+			Box::new(m20250115_000001_semantic_tags::Migration),
 		]
 	}
 }

core/src/ops/metadata/manager.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,513 @@
+//! User Metadata Service
+//!
+//! Service for managing user-applied metadata including semantic tags, simple tags,
+//! labels, notes, and other organizational data. This service bridges between the
+//! old simple tag system and the new semantic tagging architecture.
+
+use crate::domain::{
+    user_metadata::{UserMetadata, Tag, Label},
+    tag::{TagApplication, TagSource, TagError},
+};
+use crate::infra::db::entities::*;
+use sea_orm::DatabaseConnection;
+use crate::ops::tags::manager::TagManager;
+use anyhow::Result;
+use chrono::Utc;
+use sea_orm::{
+    ActiveModelTrait, ColumnTrait, EntityTrait, QueryFilter, Set, NotSet, DbConn,
+};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// Service for managing user metadata including semantic tagging
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct UserMetadataManager {
+    db: Arc<DatabaseConnection>,
+    semantic_tag_service: Arc<TagManager>,
+}
+
+impl UserMetadataManager {
+    pub fn new(db: Arc<DatabaseConnection>) -> Self {
+        let semantic_tag_service = Arc::new(TagManager::new(db.clone()));
+
+        Self {
+            db,
+            semantic_tag_service,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get user metadata for an entry (creates if doesn't exist)
+    pub async fn get_or_create_metadata(&self, entry_uuid: Uuid) -> Result<UserMetadata, TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        // First try to find existing metadata
+        if let Some(metadata) = self.get_metadata_by_entry_uuid(entry_uuid).await? {
+            return Ok(metadata);
+        }
+
+        // Create new metadata if it doesn't exist
+        let metadata_uuid = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let new_metadata = user_metadata::ActiveModel {
+            id: NotSet,
+            uuid: Set(metadata_uuid),
+            entry_uuid: Set(Some(entry_uuid)),
+            content_identity_uuid: Set(None),
+            notes: Set(None),
+            favorite: Set(false),
+            hidden: Set(false),
+            custom_data: Set(serde_json::json!({})),
+            created_at: Set(Utc::now()),
+            updated_at: Set(Utc::now()),
+        };
+
+        let result = new_metadata.insert(&*db).await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        // No need to update entry - the metadata is linked via entry_uuid
+
+        // Return the new metadata
+        Ok(UserMetadata::new(metadata_uuid))
+    }
+
+    /// Get user metadata for an entry by entry UUID
+    pub async fn get_metadata_by_entry_uuid(&self, entry_uuid: Uuid) -> Result<Option<UserMetadata>, TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        // Find metadata by entry UUID
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::EntryUuid.eq(entry_uuid))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        if let Some(model) = metadata_model {
+            return Ok(Some(self.model_to_domain(model).await?));
+        }
+
+        Ok(None)
+    }
+
+    /// Apply semantic tags to an entry
+    pub async fn apply_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_uuid: Uuid,
+        tag_applications: Vec<TagApplication>,
+        device_uuid: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        // Ensure metadata exists for this entry
+        let metadata = self.get_or_create_metadata(entry_uuid).await?;
+
+        // Get the database ID for the user metadata
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::Uuid.eq(metadata.id))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?
+            .ok_or(TagError::DatabaseError("UserMetadata not found".to_string()))?;
+
+        // Convert tag UUIDs to database IDs
+        let tag_uuids: Vec<Uuid> = tag_applications.iter().map(|app| app.tag_id).collect();
+        let tag_models = crate::infra::db::entities::Tag::find()
+            .filter(crate::infra::db::entities::tag::Column::Uuid.is_in(tag_uuids))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        let uuid_to_db_id: HashMap<Uuid, i32> = tag_models
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|m| (m.uuid, m.id))
+            .collect();
+
+        // Insert tag applications
+        for app in &tag_applications {
+            if let Some(&tag_db_id) = uuid_to_db_id.get(&app.tag_id) {
+                let tag_application = user_metadata_tag::ActiveModel {
+                    id: NotSet,
+                    user_metadata_id: Set(metadata_model.id),
+                    tag_id: Set(tag_db_id),
+                    applied_context: Set(app.applied_context.clone()),
+                    applied_variant: Set(app.applied_variant.clone()),
+                    confidence: Set(app.confidence),
+                    source: Set(app.source.as_str().to_string()),
+                    instance_attributes: Set(if app.instance_attributes.is_empty() {
+                        None
+                    } else {
+                        Some(serde_json::to_value(&app.instance_attributes).unwrap().into())
+                    }),
+                    created_at: Set(app.created_at),
+                    updated_at: Set(Utc::now()),
+                    device_uuid: Set(device_uuid),
+                };
+
+                // Insert or update if exists
+                if let Err(_) = tag_application.insert(&*db).await {
+                    // If insert fails due to unique constraint, update existing
+                    let existing = user_metadata_tag::Entity::find()
+                        .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::UserMetadataId.eq(metadata_model.id))
+                        .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::TagId.eq(tag_db_id))
+                        .one(&*db)
+                        .await
+                        .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+                    if let Some(existing_model) = existing {
+                        let mut update_model: user_metadata_tag::ActiveModel = existing_model.into();
+                        update_model.applied_context = Set(app.applied_context.clone());
+                        update_model.applied_variant = Set(app.applied_variant.clone());
+                        update_model.confidence = Set(app.confidence);
+                        update_model.source = Set(app.source.as_str().to_string());
+                        update_model.instance_attributes = Set(if app.instance_attributes.is_empty() {
+                            None
+                        } else {
+                            Some(serde_json::to_value(&app.instance_attributes).unwrap().into())
+                        });
+                        update_model.updated_at = Set(Utc::now());
+                        update_model.device_uuid = Set(device_uuid);
+
+                        update_model.update(&*db).await
+                            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Record usage patterns for AI learning
+        self.semantic_tag_service.record_tag_usage(&tag_applications).await?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Remove semantic tags from an entry
+    pub async fn remove_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        tag_ids: &[Uuid],
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        // Get metadata for this entry
+        let metadata = self.get_metadata_by_entry_uuid(Uuid::new_v4()).await?; // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+        if metadata.is_none() {
+            return Ok(()); // No metadata means no tags to remove
+        }
+
+        let metadata = metadata.unwrap();
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::Uuid.eq(metadata.id))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?
+            .ok_or(TagError::DatabaseError("UserMetadata not found".to_string()))?;
+
+        // Get database IDs for tags to remove
+        let tag_models = crate::infra::db::entities::tag::Entity::find()
+            .filter(crate::infra::db::entities::tag::Column::Uuid.is_in(tag_ids.iter().map(|id| *id).collect::<Vec<_>>()))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        let tag_db_ids: Vec<i32> = tag_models.into_iter().map(|m| m.id).collect();
+
+        // Remove tag applications
+        user_metadata_tag::Entity::delete_many()
+            .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::UserMetadataId.eq(metadata_model.id))
+            .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::TagId.is_in(tag_db_ids))
+            .exec(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Get all semantic tags applied to an entry
+    pub async fn get_semantic_tags_for_entry(&self, entry_id: i32) -> Result<Vec<TagApplication>, TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        // Get metadata for this entry
+        let metadata = self.get_metadata_by_entry_uuid(Uuid::new_v4()).await?; // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+        if metadata.is_none() {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+
+        let metadata = metadata.unwrap();
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::Uuid.eq(metadata.id))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?
+            .ok_or(TagError::DatabaseError("UserMetadata not found".to_string()))?;
+
+        // Get all tag applications for this metadata
+        let tag_applications = user_metadata_tag::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::UserMetadataId.eq(metadata_model.id))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        let mut results = Vec::new();
+
+        for app_model in tag_applications {
+            // Get the semantic tag
+            let tag_model = crate::infra::db::entities::Tag::find()
+                .filter(crate::infra::db::entities::tag::Column::Id.eq(app_model.tag_id))
+                .one(&*db)
+                .await
+                .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+            if let Some(tag) = tag_model {
+                let instance_attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value> = app_model.instance_attributes
+                    .as_ref()
+                    .and_then(|json| serde_json::from_value(json.clone()).ok())
+                    .unwrap_or_default();
+
+                let source = TagSource::from_str(&app_model.source)
+                    .unwrap_or(TagSource::User);
+
+                results.push(TagApplication {
+                    tag_id: tag.uuid,
+                    applied_context: app_model.applied_context,
+                    applied_variant: app_model.applied_variant,
+                    confidence: app_model.confidence,
+                    source,
+                    instance_attributes,
+                    created_at: app_model.created_at,
+                    device_uuid: app_model.device_uuid,
+                });
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(results)
+    }
+
+    /// Convert database model to domain model
+    async fn model_to_domain(&self, model: user_metadata::Model) -> Result<UserMetadata, TagError> {
+        // Parse legacy JSON tags (empty for now)
+        let legacy_tags: Vec<Tag> = Vec::new();
+
+        // TODO: Get semantic tags - for now just use legacy tags
+        // In the future, this would combine both simple and semantic tags
+
+        Ok(UserMetadata {
+            id: model.uuid,
+            tags: legacy_tags,
+            labels: Vec::new(), // TODO: Implement labels if needed
+            notes: model.notes,
+            favorite: model.favorite,
+            hidden: model.hidden,
+            custom_fields: model.custom_data,
+            created_at: model.created_at,
+            updated_at: model.updated_at,
+        })
+    }
+
+    /// Update notes for an entry
+    pub async fn update_notes(
+        &self,
+        entry_uuid: Uuid,
+        notes: Option<String>,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        let metadata = self.get_or_create_metadata(entry_uuid).await?;
+
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::Uuid.eq(metadata.id))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?
+            .ok_or(TagError::DatabaseError("UserMetadata not found".to_string()))?;
+
+        let mut active_model: user_metadata::ActiveModel = metadata_model.into();
+        active_model.notes = Set(notes);
+        active_model.updated_at = Set(Utc::now());
+
+        active_model.update(&*db).await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Set favorite status for an entry
+    pub async fn set_favorite(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        is_favorite: bool,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        let metadata = self.get_or_create_metadata(Uuid::new_v4()).await?; // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+
+        let metadata_model = user_metadata::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata::Column::Uuid.eq(metadata.id))
+            .one(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?
+            .ok_or(TagError::DatabaseError("UserMetadata not found".to_string()))?;
+
+        let mut active_model: user_metadata::ActiveModel = metadata_model.into();
+        active_model.favorite = Set(is_favorite);
+        active_model.updated_at = Set(Utc::now());
+
+        active_model.update(&*db).await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Apply a single semantic tag to an entry
+    pub async fn apply_semantic_tag(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        tag_id: Uuid,
+        source: TagSource,
+        device_uuid: Uuid,
+        confidence: Option<f32>,
+        context: Option<String>,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let tag_application = TagApplication {
+            tag_id,
+            applied_context: context,
+            applied_variant: None,
+            confidence: confidence.unwrap_or(1.0),
+            source,
+            instance_attributes: HashMap::new(),
+            created_at: Utc::now(),
+            device_uuid,
+        };
+
+        self.apply_semantic_tags(Uuid::new_v4(), vec![tag_application], device_uuid).await // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+    }
+
+    /// Apply multiple semantic tags to an entry (user-applied)
+    pub async fn apply_user_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        tag_ids: &[Uuid],
+        device_uuid: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let tag_applications: Vec<TagApplication> = tag_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|&tag_id| TagApplication::user_applied(tag_id, device_uuid))
+            .collect();
+
+        self.apply_semantic_tags(Uuid::new_v4(), tag_applications, device_uuid).await // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+    }
+
+    /// Apply AI-suggested semantic tags with confidence scores
+    pub async fn apply_ai_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        ai_suggestions: Vec<(Uuid, f32, String)>, // (tag_id, confidence, context)
+        device_uuid: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let tag_applications: Vec<TagApplication> = ai_suggestions
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|(tag_id, confidence, context)| {
+                let mut app = TagApplication::ai_applied(tag_id, confidence, device_uuid);
+                app.applied_context = Some(context);
+                app
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        self.apply_semantic_tags(Uuid::new_v4(), tag_applications, device_uuid).await // TODO: Look up actual UUID
+    }
+
+    /// Find entries by semantic tags (supports hierarchy)
+    pub async fn find_entries_by_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        tag_ids: &[Uuid],
+        include_descendants: bool,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<i32>, TagError> {
+        let db = &*self.db;
+
+        let mut search_tag_ids = tag_ids.to_vec();
+
+        // If including descendants, add all descendant tags
+        if include_descendants {
+            for &tag_id in tag_ids {
+                let descendants = self.semantic_tag_service.get_descendants(tag_id).await?;
+                search_tag_ids.extend(descendants.into_iter().map(|tag| tag.id));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Get database IDs for all tags
+        let tag_models = crate::infra::db::entities::Tag::find()
+            .filter(crate::infra::db::entities::tag::Column::Uuid.is_in(search_tag_ids))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        let tag_db_ids: Vec<i32> = tag_models.into_iter().map(|m| m.id).collect();
+
+        if tag_db_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+
+        // Find all metadata that has these tags applied
+        let tagged_metadata = user_metadata_tag::Entity::find()
+            .filter(user_metadata_tag::Column::TagId.is_in(tag_db_ids))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        let metadata_ids: Vec<i32> = tagged_metadata
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|m| m.user_metadata_id)
+            .collect();
+
+        if metadata_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+
+        // Find entries that reference this metadata
+        let entries = Entry::find()
+            .filter(entry::Column::MetadataId.is_in(metadata_ids))
+            .all(&*db)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| TagError::DatabaseError(e.to_string()))?;
+
+        Ok(entries.into_iter().map(|e| e.id).collect())
+    }
+}
+
+impl TagSource {
+    pub fn as_str(&self) -> &'static str {
+        match self {
+            TagSource::User => "user",
+            TagSource::AI => "ai",
+            TagSource::Import => "import",
+            TagSource::Sync => "sync",
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn from_str(s: &str) -> Option<Self> {
+        match s {
+            "user" => Some(TagSource::User),
+            "ai" => Some(TagSource::AI),
+            "import" => Some(TagSource::Import),
+            "sync" => Some(TagSource::Sync),
+            _ => None,
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[tokio::test]
+    async fn test_tag_application_creation() {
+        let tag_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+        let user_app = TagApplication::user_applied(tag_id, device_id);
+        assert_eq!(user_app.source, TagSource::User);
+        assert_eq!(user_app.confidence, 1.0);
+
+        let ai_app = TagApplication::ai_applied(tag_id, 0.85, device_id);
+        assert_eq!(ai_app.source, TagSource::AI);
+        assert_eq!(ai_app.confidence, 0.85);
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/metadata/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+//! Metadata operations module
+//!
+//! This module contains business logic for managing user metadata,
+//! including semantic tagging integration.
+
+pub mod manager;
+
+pub use manager::UserMetadataManager;

core/src/ops/mod.rs

@@ -18,7 +18,8 @@ pub mod indexing;
 pub mod libraries;
 pub mod locations;
 pub mod media;
-// pub mod metadata;
+pub mod metadata;
+pub mod tags;
 pub mod jobs;
 pub mod network;
 pub mod registry;

core/src/ops/tags/apply/action.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,137 @@
+//! Apply semantic tags action
+
+use super::{input::ApplyTagsInput, output::ApplyTagsOutput};
+use crate::{
+    context::CoreContext,
+    domain::tag::{TagApplication, TagSource},
+    infra::action::{error::ActionError, LibraryAction},
+    library::Library,
+    ops::metadata::manager::UserMetadataManager,
+};
+use sea_orm::{DatabaseConnection, EntityTrait};
+use chrono::Utc;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ApplyTagsAction {
+    input: ApplyTagsInput,
+}
+
+impl ApplyTagsAction {
+    pub fn new(input: ApplyTagsInput) -> Self {
+        Self { input }
+    }
+}
+
+impl LibraryAction for ApplyTagsAction {
+    type Input = ApplyTagsInput;
+    type Output = ApplyTagsOutput;
+
+    fn from_input(input: ApplyTagsInput) -> Result<Self, String> {
+        input.validate()?;
+        Ok(ApplyTagsAction::new(input))
+    }
+
+    async fn execute(
+        self,
+        library: Arc<Library>,
+        _context: Arc<CoreContext>,
+    ) -> Result<Self::Output, ActionError> {
+        let db = library.db();
+        let metadata_manager = UserMetadataManager::new(Arc::new(db.conn().clone()));
+        let device_id = library.id(); // Use library ID as device ID
+
+        let mut warnings = Vec::new();
+        let mut successfully_tagged_entries = Vec::new();
+
+        // Create tag applications from input
+        let tag_applications: Vec<TagApplication> = self.input.tag_ids
+            .iter()
+            .map(|&tag_id| {
+                let source = self.input.source.clone().unwrap_or(TagSource::User);
+                let confidence = self.input.confidence.unwrap_or(1.0);
+                let instance_attributes = self.input.instance_attributes
+                    .clone()
+                    .unwrap_or_default();
+
+                TagApplication {
+                    tag_id,
+                    applied_context: self.input.applied_context.clone(),
+                    applied_variant: None,
+                    confidence,
+                    source,
+                    instance_attributes,
+                    created_at: Utc::now(),
+                    device_uuid: device_id,
+                }
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        // Apply tags to each entry
+        for entry_id in &self.input.entry_ids {
+            // Look up actual entry UUID from entry ID
+            let entry_uuid = lookup_entry_uuid(&db.conn(), *entry_id).await
+                .map_err(|e| ActionError::Internal(format!("Failed to lookup entry UUID: {}", e)))?;
+            match metadata_manager
+                .apply_semantic_tags(entry_uuid, tag_applications.clone(), device_id)
+                .await
+            {
+                Ok(()) => {
+                    successfully_tagged_entries.push(*entry_id);
+                }
+                Err(e) => {
+                    warnings.push(format!("Failed to tag entry {}: {}", entry_id, e));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        let output = ApplyTagsOutput::success(
+            successfully_tagged_entries.len(),
+            self.input.tag_ids.len(),
+            self.input.tag_ids.clone(),
+            successfully_tagged_entries,
+        );
+
+        if !warnings.is_empty() {
+            Ok(output.with_warnings(warnings))
+        } else {
+            Ok(output)
+        }
+    }
+
+    fn action_kind(&self) -> &'static str {
+        "tags.apply"
+    }
+
+    async fn validate(&self, _library: &Arc<Library>, _context: Arc<CoreContext>) -> Result<(), ActionError> {
+        self.input.validate().map_err(|msg| ActionError::Validation {
+            field: "input".to_string(),
+            message: msg,
+        })?;
+
+        // TODO: Validate that tag IDs exist
+        // TODO: Validate that entry IDs exist
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+// Register library action
+crate::register_library_action!(ApplyTagsAction, "tags.apply");
+
+/// Look up entry UUID from entry database ID
+async fn lookup_entry_uuid(db: &DatabaseConnection, entry_id: i32) -> Result<Uuid, String> {
+    use crate::infra::db::entities::entry;
+
+    let entry_model = entry::Entity::find_by_id(entry_id)
+        .one(db)
+        .await
+        .map_err(|e| format!("Database error: {}", e))?
+        .ok_or_else(|| format!("Entry with ID {} not found", entry_id))?;
+
+    entry_model.uuid
+        .ok_or_else(|| format!("Entry {} has no UUID assigned", entry_id))
+}

core/src/ops/tags/apply/input.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+//! Input for apply semantic tags action
+
+use crate::domain::tag::TagSource;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ApplyTagsInput {
+    /// Entry IDs to apply tags to
+    pub entry_ids: Vec<i32>,
+
+    /// Tag IDs to apply
+    pub tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+
+    /// Source of the tag application
+    pub source: Option<TagSource>,
+
+    /// Confidence score (for AI-applied tags)
+    pub confidence: Option<f32>,
+
+    /// Context when applying (e.g., "image_analysis", "user_input")
+    pub applied_context: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Instance-specific attributes for this application
+    pub instance_attributes: Option<HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>>,
+}
+
+impl ApplyTagsInput {
+    /// Create a simple user tag application
+    pub fn user_tags(entry_ids: Vec<i32>, tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            entry_ids,
+            tag_ids,
+            source: Some(TagSource::User),
+            confidence: Some(1.0),
+            applied_context: None,
+            instance_attributes: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create an AI tag application with confidence
+    pub fn ai_tags(
+        entry_ids: Vec<i32>,
+        tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+        confidence: f32,
+        context: String,
+    ) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            entry_ids,
+            tag_ids,
+            source: Some(TagSource::AI),
+            confidence: Some(confidence),
+            applied_context: Some(context),
+            instance_attributes: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Validate the input
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), String> {
+        if self.entry_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Err("entry_ids cannot be empty".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if self.tag_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Err("tag_ids cannot be empty".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if self.entry_ids.len() > 1000 {
+            return Err("Cannot apply tags to more than 1000 entries at once".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if self.tag_ids.len() > 50 {
+            return Err("Cannot apply more than 50 tags at once".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // Validate confidence if provided
+        if let Some(confidence) = self.confidence {
+            if confidence < 0.0 || confidence > 1.0 {
+                return Err("confidence must be between 0.0 and 1.0".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/apply/mod.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+//! Apply semantic tags to entries operation
+
+pub mod action;
+pub mod input;
+pub mod output;
+
+pub use action::ApplyTagsAction;
+pub use input::ApplyTagsInput;
+pub use output::ApplyTagsOutput;

core/src/ops/tags/apply/output.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+//! Output for apply semantic tags action
+
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct ApplyTagsOutput {
+    /// Number of entries that had tags applied
+    pub entries_affected: usize,
+    
+    /// Number of tags that were applied
+    pub tags_applied: usize,
+    
+    /// Tag IDs that were successfully applied
+    pub applied_tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+    
+    /// Entry IDs that were successfully tagged
+    pub tagged_entry_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    
+    /// Any warnings or notes about the operation
+    pub warnings: Vec<String>,
+    
+    /// Success message
+    pub message: String,
+}
+
+impl ApplyTagsOutput {
+    /// Create a successful output
+    pub fn success(
+        entries_affected: usize,
+        tags_applied: usize,
+        applied_tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+        tagged_entry_ids: Vec<i32>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let message = format!(
+            "Successfully applied {} tag(s) to {} entry/entries",
+            tags_applied,
+            entries_affected
+        );
+        
+        Self {
+            entries_affected,
+            tags_applied,
+            applied_tag_ids,
+            tagged_entry_ids,
+            warnings: Vec::new(),
+            message,
+        }
+    }
+    
+    /// Add a warning to the output
+    pub fn with_warning(mut self, warning: String) -> Self {
+        self.warnings.push(warning);
+        self
+    }
+    
+    /// Add multiple warnings to the output
+    pub fn with_warnings(mut self, warnings: Vec<String>) -> Self {
+        self.warnings.extend(warnings);
+        self
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/create/action.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,129 @@
+//! Create semantic tag action
+
+use super::{input::CreateTagInput, output::CreateTagOutput};
+use crate::{
+    context::CoreContext,
+    domain::tag::{Tag, TagType, PrivacyLevel},
+    infra::action::{error::ActionError, LibraryAction},
+    library::Library,
+    ops::tags::manager::TagManager,
+};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct CreateTagAction {
+    input: CreateTagInput,
+}
+
+impl CreateTagAction {
+    pub fn new(input: CreateTagInput) -> Self {
+        Self { input }
+    }
+}
+
+impl LibraryAction for CreateTagAction {
+    type Input = CreateTagInput;
+    type Output = CreateTagOutput;
+
+    fn from_input(input: CreateTagInput) -> Result<Self, String> {
+        input.validate()?;
+        Ok(CreateTagAction::new(input))
+    }
+
+    async fn execute(
+        self,
+        library: Arc<Library>,
+        _context: Arc<CoreContext>,
+    ) -> Result<Self::Output, ActionError> {
+        let db = library.db();
+        let semantic_tag_manager = TagManager::new(Arc::new(db.conn().clone()));
+
+        // Get current device ID from library context
+        let device_id = library.id(); // Use library ID as device ID
+
+        // Create the semantic tag
+        let mut tag = semantic_tag_manager
+            .create_tag(
+                self.input.canonical_name.clone(),
+                self.input.namespace.clone(),
+                device_id,
+            )
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| ActionError::Internal(format!("Failed to create tag: {}", e)))?;
+
+        // Apply optional fields from input
+        if let Some(display_name) = self.input.display_name {
+            tag.display_name = Some(display_name);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(formal_name) = self.input.formal_name {
+            tag.formal_name = Some(formal_name);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(abbreviation) = self.input.abbreviation {
+            tag.abbreviation = Some(abbreviation);
+        }
+
+        if !self.input.aliases.is_empty() {
+            tag.aliases = self.input.aliases.clone();
+        }
+
+        if let Some(tag_type) = self.input.tag_type {
+            tag.tag_type = tag_type;
+        }
+
+        if let Some(color) = self.input.color {
+            tag.color = Some(color);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(icon) = self.input.icon {
+            tag.icon = Some(icon);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(description) = self.input.description {
+            tag.description = Some(description);
+        }
+
+        if let Some(is_anchor) = self.input.is_organizational_anchor {
+            tag.is_organizational_anchor = is_anchor;
+        }
+
+        if let Some(privacy_level) = self.input.privacy_level {
+            tag.privacy_level = privacy_level;
+        }
+
+        if let Some(search_weight) = self.input.search_weight {
+            tag.search_weight = search_weight;
+        }
+
+        if let Some(attributes) = self.input.attributes {
+            tag.attributes = attributes;
+        }
+
+        // Update the tag in database with the modified fields
+        let updated_tag = semantic_tag_manager
+            .update_tag(&tag)
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| ActionError::Internal(format!("Failed to update tag: {}", e)))?;
+
+        Ok(CreateTagOutput::from_tag(&updated_tag))
+    }
+
+    fn action_kind(&self) -> &'static str {
+        "tags.create"
+    }
+
+    async fn validate(&self, _library: &Arc<Library>, _context: Arc<CoreContext>) -> Result<(), ActionError> {
+        self.input.validate().map_err(|msg| ActionError::Validation {
+            field: "input".to_string(),
+            message: msg,
+        })?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+// Register library action
+crate::register_library_action!(CreateTagAction, "tags.create");

core/src/ops/tags/create/input.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+//! Input for create semantic tag action
+
+use crate::domain::tag::{TagType, PrivacyLevel};
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct CreateTagInput {
+    /// The canonical name for this tag
+    pub canonical_name: String,
+
+    /// Optional display name (if different from canonical)
+    pub display_name: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Semantic variants
+    pub formal_name: Option<String>,
+    pub abbreviation: Option<String>,
+    pub aliases: Vec<String>,
+
+    /// Context and categorization
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub tag_type: Option<TagType>,
+
+    /// Visual properties
+    pub color: Option<String>,
+    pub icon: Option<String>,
+    pub description: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Advanced capabilities
+    pub is_organizational_anchor: Option<bool>,
+    pub privacy_level: Option<PrivacyLevel>,
+    pub search_weight: Option<i32>,
+
+    /// Initial attributes
+    pub attributes: Option<HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>>,
+}
+
+impl CreateTagInput {
+    /// Create a simple tag input with just a name
+    pub fn simple(canonical_name: String) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            canonical_name,
+            display_name: None,
+            formal_name: None,
+            abbreviation: None,
+            aliases: Vec::new(),
+            namespace: None,
+            tag_type: None,
+            color: None,
+            icon: None,
+            description: None,
+            is_organizational_anchor: None,
+            privacy_level: None,
+            search_weight: None,
+            attributes: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a tag with namespace
+    pub fn with_namespace(canonical_name: String, namespace: String) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            canonical_name,
+            namespace: Some(namespace),
+            ..Self::simple("".to_string())
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Validate the input
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), String> {
+        if self.canonical_name.trim().is_empty() {
+            return Err("canonical_name cannot be empty".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if self.canonical_name.len() > 255 {
+            return Err("canonical_name cannot exceed 255 characters".to_string());
+        }
+
+        // Validate namespace if provided
+        if let Some(namespace) = &self.namespace {
+            if namespace.trim().is_empty() {
+                return Err("namespace cannot be empty if provided".to_string());
+            }
+            if namespace.len() > 100 {
+                return Err("namespace cannot exceed 100 characters".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Validate search weight
+        if let Some(weight) = self.search_weight {
+            if weight < 0 || weight > 1000 {
+                return Err("search_weight must be between 0 and 1000".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Validate color format (hex)
+        if let Some(color) = &self.color {
+            if !color.starts_with('#') || color.len() != 7 {
+                return Err("color must be in hex format (#RRGGBB)".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/create/mod.rs

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+//! Create semantic tag operation
+
+pub mod action;
+pub mod input;
+pub mod output;
+
+pub use action::CreateTagAction;
+pub use input::CreateTagInput;
+pub use output::CreateTagOutput;

core/src/ops/tags/create/output.rs

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+//! Output for create semantic tag action
+
+use crate::domain::tag::Tag;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct CreateTagOutput {
+    /// The created tag's UUID
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+
+    /// The canonical name of the created tag
+    pub canonical_name: String,
+
+    /// The namespace if specified
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Success message
+    pub message: String,
+}
+
+impl CreateTagOutput {
+    /// Create output from a semantic tag
+    pub fn from_tag(tag: &Tag) -> Self {
+        let message = match &tag.namespace {
+            Some(namespace) => format!("Created tag '{}' in namespace '{}'", tag.canonical_name, namespace),
+            None => format!("Created tag '{}'", tag.canonical_name),
+        };
+
+        Self {
+            tag_id: tag.id,
+            canonical_name: tag.canonical_name.clone(),
+            namespace: tag.namespace.clone(),
+            message,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a simple success output
+    pub fn success(tag_id: Uuid, canonical_name: String, namespace: Option<String>) -> Self {
+        let message = match &namespace {
+            Some(ns) => format!("Successfully created semantic tag '{}' in namespace '{}'", canonical_name, ns),
+            None => format!("Successfully created semantic tag '{}'", canonical_name),
+        };
+
+        Self {
+            tag_id,
+            canonical_name,
+            namespace,
+            message,
+        }
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/facade.rs

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+//! Semantic Tagging Facade
+//!
+//! High-level convenience API for semantic tagging operations.
+//! This facade simplifies common tagging workflows and provides a clean
+//! interface for UI and CLI integration.
+
+use crate::{
+    domain::tag::{Tag, TagApplication, TagType, PrivacyLevel, RelationshipType, TagSource, TagError},
+    ops::{
+        tags::manager::TagManager,
+        metadata::manager::UserMetadataManager,
+    },
+    infra::db::Database,
+};
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// High-level facade for semantic tagging operations
+#[derive(Clone)]
+pub struct TaggingFacade {
+    tag_manager: Arc<TagManager>,
+    metadata_manager: Arc<UserMetadataManager>,
+}
+
+impl TaggingFacade {
+    pub fn new(db: Arc<Database>) -> Self {
+        let db_conn = Arc::new(db.conn().clone());
+        let tag_manager = Arc::new(TagManager::new(db_conn.clone()));
+        let metadata_manager = Arc::new(UserMetadataManager::new(db_conn));
+
+        Self {
+            tag_manager,
+            metadata_manager,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a simple tag (most common use case)
+    pub async fn create_simple_tag(
+        &self,
+        name: String,
+        color: Option<String>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Tag, TagError> {
+        self.tag_manager.create_tag(name, None, device_id).await
+    }
+
+    /// Create a tag with namespace (for disambiguation)
+    pub async fn create_namespaced_tag(
+        &self,
+        name: String,
+        namespace: String,
+        color: Option<String>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Tag, TagError> {
+        let mut tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(name, Some(namespace), device_id).await?;
+        if let Some(color) = color {
+            tag.color = Some(color);
+            // TODO: Update tag in database with color
+        }
+        Ok(tag)
+    }
+
+    /// Create an organizational tag (creates visual hierarchies)
+    pub async fn create_organizational_tag(
+        &self,
+        name: String,
+        color: Option<String>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Tag, TagError> {
+        let mut tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(name, None, device_id).await?;
+        tag.tag_type = TagType::Organizational;
+        tag.is_organizational_anchor = true;
+        if let Some(color) = color {
+            tag.color = Some(color);
+        }
+        // TODO: Update tag in database with type and anchor status
+        Ok(tag)
+    }
+
+    /// Create a tag with semantic variants (JavaScript/JS/ECMAScript)
+    pub async fn create_tag_with_variants(
+        &self,
+        canonical_name: String,
+        abbreviation: Option<String>,
+        aliases: Vec<String>,
+        namespace: Option<String>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Tag, TagError> {
+        let mut tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(canonical_name, namespace, device_id).await?;
+
+        if let Some(abbrev) = abbreviation {
+            tag.abbreviation = Some(abbrev);
+        }
+
+        for alias in aliases {
+            tag.add_alias(alias);
+        }
+
+        // TODO: Update tag in database with variants
+        Ok(tag)
+    }
+
+    /// Build a tag hierarchy (Technology → Programming → Web Development)
+    pub async fn create_tag_hierarchy(
+        &self,
+        hierarchy: Vec<(String, Option<String>)>, // (name, namespace) pairs
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<Tag>, TagError> {
+        let mut created_tags = Vec::new();
+
+        // Create all tags first
+        for (name, namespace) in hierarchy {
+            let tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(name, namespace, device_id).await?;
+            created_tags.push(tag);
+        }
+
+        // Create parent-child relationships
+        for i in 0..created_tags.len().saturating_sub(1) {
+            self.tag_manager.create_relationship(
+                created_tags[i].id,
+                created_tags[i + 1].id,
+                RelationshipType::ParentChild,
+                None,
+            ).await?;
+        }
+
+        Ok(created_tags)
+    }
+
+    /// Tag a file with user-applied tags (most common use case)
+    pub async fn tag_entry(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        tag_names: Vec<String>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<Uuid>, TagError> {
+        let mut applied_tag_ids = Vec::new();
+
+        // Find or create tags by name
+        for tag_name in tag_names {
+            let existing_tags = self.tag_manager.find_tags_by_name(&tag_name).await?;
+
+            let tag_id = if existing_tags.is_empty() {
+                // Create new tag if it doesn't exist
+                let new_tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(tag_name, None, device_id).await?;
+                new_tag.id
+            } else if existing_tags.len() == 1 {
+                // Use existing tag if unambiguous
+                existing_tags[0].id
+            } else {
+                // Multiple tags found - use context resolution
+                // For now, just use the first one (TODO: implement smarter resolution)
+                existing_tags[0].id
+            };
+
+            applied_tag_ids.push(tag_id);
+        }
+
+        // Apply all tags to the entry
+        self.metadata_manager.apply_user_semantic_tags(
+            entry_id,
+            &applied_tag_ids,
+            device_id,
+        ).await?;
+
+        Ok(applied_tag_ids)
+    }
+
+    /// Tag a file with AI suggestions (with confidence scores)
+    pub async fn apply_ai_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        ai_suggestions: Vec<(String, f32, String)>, // (tag_name, confidence, context)
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<Uuid>, TagError> {
+        let mut tag_suggestions = Vec::new();
+
+        // Find or create tags for AI suggestions
+        for (tag_name, confidence, context) in ai_suggestions {
+            let existing_tags = self.tag_manager.find_tags_by_name(&tag_name).await?;
+
+            let tag_id = if existing_tags.is_empty() {
+                // Create new system tag for AI-discovered content
+                let mut new_tag = self.tag_manager.create_tag(tag_name, None, device_id).await?;
+                new_tag.tag_type = TagType::System;
+                // TODO: Update tag type in database
+                new_tag.id
+            } else {
+                existing_tags[0].id
+            };
+
+            tag_suggestions.push((tag_id, confidence, context));
+        }
+
+        // Apply AI tags with confidence scores
+        self.metadata_manager.apply_ai_semantic_tags(
+            entry_id,
+            tag_suggestions.clone(),
+            device_id,
+        ).await?;
+
+        Ok(tag_suggestions.into_iter().map(|(id, _, _)| id).collect())
+    }
+
+    /// Smart tag suggestion based on existing patterns
+    pub async fn suggest_tags_for_entry(
+        &self,
+        entry_id: i32,
+        max_suggestions: usize,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<(Tag, f32)>, TagError> {
+        // Get existing tags for this entry
+        let existing_applications = self.metadata_manager.get_semantic_tags_for_entry(entry_id).await?;
+        let existing_tag_ids: Vec<Uuid> = existing_applications.iter().map(|app| app.tag_id).collect();
+
+        if existing_tag_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+
+        let existing_tags = self.tag_manager.get_tags_by_ids(&existing_tag_ids).await?;
+
+        // Find patterns from existing tags
+        let patterns = self.tag_manager.discover_organizational_patterns().await?;
+
+        let mut suggestions = Vec::new();
+
+        // Simple suggestion logic based on co-occurrence
+        for existing_tag in &existing_tags {
+            // TODO: Access usage analyzer through public method
+            let co_occurrences: Vec<(Uuid, Uuid, i32)> = Vec::new(); // Placeholder
+
+            for (tag1_id, tag2_id, count) in co_occurrences {
+                if tag1_id == existing_tag.id && !existing_tag_ids.contains(&tag2_id) {
+                    if let Ok(suggested_tags) = self.tag_manager.get_tags_by_ids(&[tag2_id]).await {
+                        if let Some(suggested_tag) = suggested_tags.first() {
+                            let confidence = (count as f32 / 20.0).min(1.0); // Normalize
+                            suggestions.push((suggested_tag.clone(), confidence));
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Sort by confidence and limit results
+        suggestions.sort_by(|a, b| b.1.partial_cmp(&a.1).unwrap_or(std::cmp::Ordering::Equal));
+        suggestions.truncate(max_suggestions);
+
+        Ok(suggestions)
+    }
+
+    /// Find files by semantic tags (supports hierarchy)
+    pub async fn find_files_by_tags(
+        &self,
+        tag_names: Vec<String>,
+        include_descendants: bool,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<i32>, TagError> {
+        let mut tag_ids = Vec::new();
+
+        // Resolve tag names to IDs
+        for tag_name in tag_names {
+            let tags = self.tag_manager.find_tags_by_name(&tag_name).await?;
+            if let Some(tag) = tags.first() {
+                tag_ids.push(tag.id);
+            }
+        }
+
+        if tag_ids.is_empty() {
+            return Ok(Vec::new());
+        }
+
+        self.metadata_manager.find_entries_by_semantic_tags(&tag_ids, include_descendants).await
+    }
+
+    /// Get tag hierarchy for display (organizational anchors first)
+    pub async fn get_tag_hierarchy(&self) -> Result<Vec<TagHierarchyNode>, TagError> {
+        let all_tags = self.tag_manager.search_tags("", None, None, true).await?;
+
+        // Find root tags (organizational anchors without parents)
+        let mut hierarchy = Vec::new();
+
+        for tag in &all_tags {
+            if tag.is_organizational_anchor {
+                let ancestors = self.tag_manager.get_ancestors(tag.id).await?;
+                if ancestors.is_empty() {
+                    // This is a root organizational tag
+                    let node = self.build_hierarchy_node(tag, &all_tags).await?;
+                    hierarchy.push(node);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(hierarchy)
+    }
+
+    async fn build_hierarchy_node(
+        &self,
+        tag: &Tag,
+        all_tags: &[Tag],
+    ) -> Result<TagHierarchyNode, TagError> {
+        let descendant_ids = self.tag_manager.get_descendants(tag.id).await?;
+        let descendant_uuid_ids: Vec<Uuid> = descendant_ids.into_iter().map(|tag| tag.id).collect();
+        let descendants = self.tag_manager.get_tags_by_ids(&descendant_uuid_ids).await?;
+
+        let children = descendants
+            .into_iter()
+            .map(|child_tag| TagHierarchyNode {
+                tag: child_tag,
+                children: Vec::new(), // TODO: Recursive building if needed
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        Ok(TagHierarchyNode {
+            tag: tag.clone(),
+            children,
+        })
+    }
+}
+
+/// Hierarchical representation of tags for UI display
+#[derive(Debug, Clone)]
+pub struct TagHierarchyNode {
+    pub tag: Tag,
+    pub children: Vec<TagHierarchyNode>,
+}
+
+impl TagHierarchyNode {
+    /// Get the depth of this node in the hierarchy
+    pub fn depth(&self) -> usize {
+        if self.children.is_empty() {
+            0
+        } else {
+            1 + self.children.iter().map(|child| child.depth()).max().unwrap_or(0)
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Get all tags in this subtree (flattened)
+    pub fn flatten(&self) -> Vec<&Tag> {
+        let mut result = vec![&self.tag];
+        for child in &self.children {
+            result.extend(child.flatten());
+        }
+        result
+    }
+
+    /// Count total tags in this subtree
+    pub fn count_tags(&self) -> usize {
+        1 + self.children.iter().map(|child| child.count_tags()).sum::<usize>()
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_hierarchy_node() {
+        let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+        let root_tag = Tag::new("Technology".to_string(), device_id);
+        let child_tag = Tag::new("Programming".to_string(), device_id);
+
+        let child_node = TagHierarchyNode {
+            tag: child_tag,
+            children: Vec::new(),
+        };
+
+        let root_node = TagHierarchyNode {
+            tag: root_tag,
+            children: vec![child_node],
+        };
+
+        assert_eq!(root_node.count_tags(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(root_node.depth(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(root_node.flatten().len(), 2);
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/mod.rs

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+//! Tag operations module
+//!
+//! This module contains business logic for managing semantic tags,
+//! including creation, application, search, and hierarchy management.
+
+pub mod apply;
+pub mod create;
+pub mod search;
+pub mod manager;
+pub mod facade;
+pub mod validation;
+
+pub use manager::TagManager;
+pub use facade::TaggingFacade;
+pub use validation::TagValidator;
+
+// Re-export commonly used types
+pub use apply::{ApplyTagsAction, ApplyTagsInput, ApplyTagsOutput};
+pub use create::{CreateTagAction, CreateTagInput, CreateTagOutput};
+pub use search::{SearchTagsQuery, SearchTagsInput, SearchTagsOutput};

core/src/ops/tags/search/input.rs

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+//! Input for search semantic tags action
+
+use crate::domain::tag::TagType;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SearchTagsInput {
+    /// Search query (searches across all name variants)
+    pub query: String,
+
+    /// Optional namespace filter
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Optional tag type filter
+    pub tag_type: Option<TagType>,
+
+    /// Whether to include archived/hidden tags
+    pub include_archived: Option<bool>,
+
+    /// Maximum number of results to return
+    pub limit: Option<usize>,
+
+    /// Whether to resolve ambiguous results using context
+    pub resolve_ambiguous: Option<bool>,
+
+    /// Context tags for disambiguation (UUIDs)
+    pub context_tag_ids: Option<Vec<uuid::Uuid>>,
+}
+
+impl SearchTagsInput {
+    /// Create a simple search input
+    pub fn simple(query: String) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            query,
+            namespace: None,
+            tag_type: None,
+            include_archived: Some(false),
+            limit: Some(50),
+            resolve_ambiguous: Some(false),
+            context_tag_ids: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a search with namespace filter
+    pub fn in_namespace(query: String, namespace: String) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            query,
+            namespace: Some(namespace),
+            tag_type: None,
+            include_archived: Some(false),
+            limit: Some(50),
+            resolve_ambiguous: Some(false),
+            context_tag_ids: None,
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create a context-aware search for disambiguation
+    pub fn with_context(query: String, context_tag_ids: Vec<uuid::Uuid>) -> Self {
+        Self {
+            query,
+            namespace: None,
+            tag_type: None,
+            include_archived: Some(false),
+            limit: Some(10),
+            resolve_ambiguous: Some(true),
+            context_tag_ids: Some(context_tag_ids),
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Validate the input
+    pub fn validate(&self) -> Result<(), String> {
+        if self.query.trim().is_empty() {
+            return Err("query cannot be empty".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if self.query.len() > 1000 {
+            return Err("query cannot exceed 1000 characters".to_string());
+        }
+
+        if let Some(limit) = self.limit {
+            if limit == 0 {
+                return Err("limit must be greater than 0".to_string());
+            }
+            if limit > 1000 {
+                return Err("limit cannot exceed 1000".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        if let Some(namespace) = &self.namespace {
+            if namespace.trim().is_empty() {
+                return Err("namespace cannot be empty if provided".to_string());
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/search/mod.rs

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+//! Search semantic tags operation
+
+pub mod query;
+pub mod input;
+pub mod output;
+
+pub use query::SearchTagsQuery;
+pub use input::SearchTagsInput;
+pub use output::SearchTagsOutput;

core/src/ops/tags/search/output.rs

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+//! Output for search semantic tags action
+
+use crate::domain::tag::Tag;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SearchTagsOutput {
+    /// Tags found by the search
+    pub tags: Vec<TagSearchResult>,
+
+    /// Total number of results found (may be more than returned if limited)
+    pub total_found: usize,
+
+    /// Whether results were disambiguated using context
+    pub disambiguated: bool,
+
+    /// Search query that was executed
+    pub query: String,
+
+    /// Applied filters
+    pub filters: SearchFilters,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct TagSearchResult {
+    /// The semantic tag
+    pub tag: Tag,
+
+    /// Relevance score (0.0-1.0)
+    pub relevance: f32,
+
+    /// Which name variant matched the search
+    pub matched_variant: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Context score if disambiguation was used
+    pub context_score: Option<f32>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SearchFilters {
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub tag_type: Option<String>,
+    pub include_archived: bool,
+    pub limit: Option<usize>,
+}
+
+impl SearchTagsOutput {
+    /// Create a successful search output
+    pub fn success(
+        tags: Vec<Tag>,
+        query: String,
+        namespace: Option<String>,
+        tag_type: Option<String>,
+        include_archived: bool,
+        limit: Option<usize>,
+        disambiguated: bool,
+    ) -> Self {
+        let results: Vec<TagSearchResult> = tags
+            .into_iter()
+            .enumerate()
+            .map(|(i, tag)| TagSearchResult {
+                tag,
+                relevance: 1.0 - (i as f32 * 0.1), // Simple relevance scoring
+                matched_variant: None,
+                context_score: None,
+            })
+            .collect();
+
+        let total_found = results.len();
+
+        Self {
+            tags: results,
+            total_found,
+            disambiguated,
+            query,
+            filters: SearchFilters {
+                namespace,
+                tag_type,
+                include_archived,
+                limit,
+            },
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Create output with context scores for disambiguation
+    pub fn with_context_scores(
+        mut self,
+        context_scores: Vec<f32>,
+    ) -> Self {
+        for (result, score) in self.tags.iter_mut().zip(context_scores.iter()) {
+            result.context_score = Some(*score);
+            result.relevance = *score;
+        }
+
+        // Sort by context score
+        self.tags.sort_by(|a, b| {
+            b.context_score
+                .partial_cmp(&a.context_score)
+                .unwrap_or(std::cmp::Ordering::Equal)
+        });
+
+        self.disambiguated = true;
+        self
+    }
+
+    /// Mark which variants matched for each result
+    pub fn with_matched_variants(mut self, matched_variants: Vec<Option<String>>) -> Self {
+        for (result, variant) in self.tags.iter_mut().zip(matched_variants.iter()) {
+            result.matched_variant = variant.clone();
+        }
+        self
+    }
+}

core/src/ops/tags/search/query.rs

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+//! Search semantic tags query
+
+use super::{input::SearchTagsInput, output::SearchTagsOutput};
+use crate::{
+    context::CoreContext,
+    cqrs::Query,
+    ops::tags::manager::TagManager,
+};
+use anyhow::Result;
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SearchTagsQuery {
+    pub input: SearchTagsInput,
+}
+
+impl SearchTagsQuery {
+    pub fn new(input: SearchTagsInput) -> Self { Self { input } }
+}
+
+impl Query for SearchTagsQuery {
+    type Output = SearchTagsOutput;
+
+    async fn execute(self, context: Arc<CoreContext>) -> Result<Self::Output> {
+        // Resolve current library from session
+        let session_state = context.session.get().await;
+        let library_id = session_state
+            .current_library_id
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("No active library selected"))?;
+        let library = context
+            .libraries()
+            .await
+            .get_library(library_id)
+            .await
+            .ok_or_else(|| anyhow::anyhow!("Library not found"))?;
+
+        let db = library.db();
+        let semantic_tag_manager = TagManager::new(Arc::new(db.conn().clone()));
+
+        let include_archived = self.input.include_archived.unwrap_or(false);
+
+        // Perform the search
+        let mut search_results = semantic_tag_manager
+            .search_tags(
+                &self.input.query,
+                self.input.namespace.as_deref(),
+                self.input.tag_type.clone(),
+                include_archived,
+            )
+            .await
+            .map_err(|e| anyhow::anyhow!("Tag search failed: {}", e))?;
+
+        let mut disambiguated = false;
+
+        // Apply context resolution if requested and context tags provided
+        if self.input.resolve_ambiguous.unwrap_or(false) {
+            if let Some(context_tag_ids) = &self.input.context_tag_ids {
+                if !context_tag_ids.is_empty() {
+                    // Get context tags
+                    let context_tags = semantic_tag_manager
+                        .get_tags_by_ids(context_tag_ids)
+                        .await
+                        .map_err(|e| anyhow::anyhow!("Failed to get context tags: {}", e))?;
+
+                    // Resolve ambiguous results
+                    search_results = semantic_tag_manager
+                        .resolve_ambiguous_tag(&self.input.query, &context_tags)
+                        .await
+                        .map_err(|e| anyhow::anyhow!("Context resolution failed: {}", e))?;
+
+                    disambiguated = true;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Apply limit if specified
+        if let Some(limit) = self.input.limit {
+            search_results.truncate(limit);
+        }
+
+        // Create output
+        let output = SearchTagsOutput::success(
+            search_results,
+            self.input.query.clone(),
+            self.input.namespace.clone(),
+            self.input.tag_type.as_ref().map(|t| t.as_str().to_string()),
+            include_archived,
+            self.input.limit,
+            disambiguated,
+        );
+
+        Ok(output)
+    }
+}
+
+crate::register_query!(SearchTagsQuery, "tags.search");
+

core/src/ops/tags/validation/mod.rs

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+//! Tag validation operations
+//!
+//! This module provides comprehensive validation for tag operations
+//! to ensure data integrity and user experience consistency.
+
+pub mod tag_validator;
+
+pub use tag_validator::TagValidator;

core/src/ops/tags/validation/tag_validator.rs

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+//! Validation rules for semantic tags
+//!
+//! This module provides comprehensive validation for semantic tag operations
+//! to ensure data integrity and user experience consistency.
+
+use crate::domain::tag::{Tag, TagType, PrivacyLevel, TagError};
+use regex::Regex;
+use std::collections::HashSet;
+
+/// Validation rules for semantic tags
+pub struct TagValidator;
+
+impl TagValidator {
+    /// Validate a tag name (canonical, formal, abbreviation, or alias)
+    pub fn validate_tag_name(name: &str) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        if name.trim().is_empty() {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule("Tag name cannot be empty".to_string()));
+        }
+
+        if name.len() > 255 {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule("Tag name cannot exceed 255 characters".to_string()));
+        }
+
+        // Allow Unicode but prevent control characters
+        if name.chars().any(|c| c.is_control() && c != '\n' && c != '\r' && c != '\t') {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule("Tag name cannot contain control characters".to_string()));
+        }
+
+        // Prevent leading/trailing whitespace
+        if name != name.trim() {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule("Tag name cannot have leading or trailing whitespace".to_string()));
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Validate a namespace name
+    pub fn validate_namespace(namespace: &str) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        Self::validate_tag_name(namespace)?;
+
+        if namespace.len() > 100 {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule("Namespace cannot exceed 100 characters".to_string()));
+        }
+
+        // Namespace should follow a simple pattern
+        let namespace_regex = Regex::new(r"^[a-zA-Z0-9_\-\s]+$").unwrap();
+        if !namespace_regex.is_match(namespace) {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                "Namespace can only contain letters, numbers, underscores, hyphens, and spaces".to_string()
+            ));
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Validate a color hex code
+    pub fn validate_color(color: &str) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        let color_regex = Regex::new(r"^#[0-9A-Fa-f]{6}$").unwrap();
+        if !color_regex.is_match(color) {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                "Color must be in hex format (#RRGGBB)".to_string()
+            ));
+        }
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Validate a complete semantic tag
+    pub fn validate_semantic_tag(tag: &Tag) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        // Validate canonical name
+        Self::validate_tag_name(&tag.canonical_name)?;
+
+        // Validate namespace if present
+        if let Some(namespace) = &tag.namespace {
+            Self::validate_namespace(namespace)?;
+        }
+
+        // Validate formal name if present
+        if let Some(formal_name) = &tag.formal_name {
+            Self::validate_tag_name(formal_name)?;
+        }
+
+        // Validate abbreviation if present
+        if let Some(abbreviation) = &tag.abbreviation {
+            Self::validate_tag_name(abbreviation)?;
+
+            if abbreviation.len() > 10 {
+                return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                    "Abbreviation should be 10 characters or less".to_string()
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Validate aliases
+        let mut alias_set = HashSet::new();
+        for alias in &tag.aliases {
+            Self::validate_tag_name(alias)?;
+
+            // Check for duplicate aliases
+            if !alias_set.insert(alias.to_lowercase()) {
+                return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                    format!("Duplicate alias: {}", alias)
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Validate color if present
+        if let Some(color) = &tag.color {
+            Self::validate_color(color)?;
+        }
+
+        // Validate search weight
+        if tag.search_weight < 0 || tag.search_weight > 1000 {
+            return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                "Search weight must be between 0 and 1000".to_string()
+            ));
+        }
+
+        // Validate description length
+        if let Some(description) = &tag.description {
+            if description.len() > 2000 {
+                return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                    "Description cannot exceed 2000 characters".to_string()
+                ));
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Business rule validations
+        Self::validate_tag_type_rules(tag)?;
+        Self::validate_privacy_level_rules(tag)?;
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn validate_tag_type_rules(tag: &Tag) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        match tag.tag_type {
+            TagType::Organizational => {
+                // Organizational tags should be anchors
+                if !tag.is_organizational_anchor {
+                    return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                        "Organizational tags should be marked as organizational anchors".to_string()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+            TagType::Privacy => {
+                // Privacy tags should have non-normal privacy level
+                if tag.privacy_level == PrivacyLevel::Normal {
+                    return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                        "Privacy tags should have Archive or Hidden privacy level".to_string()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+            TagType::System => {
+                // System tags shouldn't be organizational anchors by default
+                if tag.is_organizational_anchor {
+                    return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                        "System tags should not be organizational anchors unless specifically needed".to_string()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+            TagType::Standard => {
+                // No special rules for standard tags
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    fn validate_privacy_level_rules(tag: &Tag) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        match tag.privacy_level {
+            PrivacyLevel::Hidden => {
+                // Hidden tags should have low search weight
+                if tag.search_weight > 50 {
+                    return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                        "Hidden tags should have low search weight (≤50)".to_string()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+            PrivacyLevel::Archive => {
+                // Archive tags should have reduced search weight
+                if tag.search_weight > 200 {
+                    return Err(TagError::InvalidCompositionRule(
+                        "Archive tags should have reduced search weight (≤200)".to_string()
+                    ));
+                }
+            }
+            PrivacyLevel::Normal => {
+                // No special rules for normal privacy
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+
+    /// Validate tag name conflicts within a namespace
+    pub fn validate_no_name_conflicts(
+        new_tag: &Tag,
+        existing_tags: &[Tag],
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError> {
+        for existing in existing_tags {
+            // Skip if different namespace
+            if existing.namespace != new_tag.namespace {
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            // Check canonical name conflict
+            if existing.canonical_name.eq_ignore_ascii_case(&new_tag.canonical_name) {
+                return Err(TagError::NameConflict(format!(
+                    "Tag with canonical name '{}' already exists in namespace '{:?}'",
+                    new_tag.canonical_name, new_tag.namespace
+                )));
+            }
+
+            // Check against all variants of existing tag
+            let existing_names = existing.get_all_names();
+            let new_names = new_tag.get_all_names();
+
+            for new_name in &new_names {
+                for existing_name in &existing_names {
+                    if new_name.eq_ignore_ascii_case(existing_name) {
+                        return Err(TagError::NameConflict(format!(
+                            "Tag variant '{}' conflicts with existing tag '{}' in namespace '{:?}'",
+                            new_name, existing.canonical_name, new_tag.namespace
+                        )));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        Ok(())
+    }
+}
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use uuid::Uuid;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_tag_name_validation() {
+        // Valid names
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("JavaScript").is_ok());
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("日本語").is_ok()); // Unicode
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("Project-2024").is_ok());
+
+        // Invalid names
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("").is_err()); // Empty
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("   ").is_err()); // Whitespace only
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name(" JavaScript ").is_err()); // Leading/trailing space
+
+        // Long name
+        let long_name = "a".repeat(256);
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name(&long_name).is_err());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_namespace_validation() {
+        // Valid namespaces
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Technology").is_ok());
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Web Development").is_ok());
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("AI_Models").is_ok());
+
+        // Invalid namespaces
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("").is_err());
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Tech@!#").is_err()); // Special chars
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_color_validation() {
+        // Valid colors
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#FF0000").is_ok());
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#123abc").is_ok());
+
+        // Invalid colors
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("FF0000").is_err()); // No #
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#FF00").is_err()); // Too short
+        assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#GG0000").is_err()); // Invalid hex
+    }
+}

core/tests/semantic_tagging_test.rs

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+//! Integration tests for semantic tagging system
+//!
+//! These tests validate the complete semantic tagging implementation including
+//! database operations, hierarchy management, and context resolution.
+
+use sd_core::{
+    domain::tag::{Tag, TagType, PrivacyLevel, RelationshipType, TagSource, TagApplication},
+    ops::tags::validation::TagValidator,
+    ops::tags::manager::TagManager,
+    ops::metadata::manager::UserMetadataManager,
+    infra::db::Database,
+};
+use std::sync::Arc;
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+/// Test basic tag creation and validation
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_semantic_tag_creation() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Test basic tag creation
+    let tag = Tag::new("JavaScript".to_string(), device_id);
+    assert_eq!(tag.canonical_name, "JavaScript");
+    assert_eq!(tag.tag_type, TagType::Standard);
+    assert_eq!(tag.privacy_level, PrivacyLevel::Normal);
+    assert!(!tag.is_organizational_anchor);
+
+    // Test validation
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&tag).is_ok());
+}
+
+/// Test tag name variants and matching
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_tag_variants() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let mut tag = Tag::new("JavaScript".to_string(), device_id);
+
+    // Add variants
+    tag.formal_name = Some("JavaScript Programming Language".to_string());
+    tag.abbreviation = Some("JS".to_string());
+    tag.add_alias("ECMAScript".to_string());
+    tag.add_alias("ES".to_string());
+
+    // Test name matching
+    assert!(tag.matches_name("JavaScript"));
+    assert!(tag.matches_name("js")); // Case insensitive
+    assert!(tag.matches_name("ECMAScript"));
+    assert!(tag.matches_name("JavaScript Programming Language"));
+    assert!(!tag.matches_name("Python"));
+
+    // Test all names collection
+    let all_names = tag.get_all_names();
+    assert!(all_names.contains(&"JavaScript"));
+    assert!(all_names.contains(&"JS"));
+    assert!(all_names.contains(&"ECMAScript"));
+    assert!(all_names.contains(&"ES"));
+    assert!(all_names.contains(&"JavaScript Programming Language"));
+}
+
+/// Test polymorphic naming with namespaces
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_polymorphic_naming() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Create two "Phoenix" tags in different namespaces
+    let mut phoenix_city = Tag::new("Phoenix".to_string(), device_id);
+    phoenix_city.namespace = Some("Geography".to_string());
+    phoenix_city.description = Some("City in Arizona, USA".to_string());
+
+    let mut phoenix_myth = Tag::new("Phoenix".to_string(), device_id);
+    phoenix_myth.namespace = Some("Mythology".to_string());
+    phoenix_myth.description = Some("Mythical bird that rises from ashes".to_string());
+
+    // Both should have the same canonical name but different qualified names
+    assert_eq!(phoenix_city.canonical_name, "Phoenix");
+    assert_eq!(phoenix_myth.canonical_name, "Phoenix");
+    assert_eq!(phoenix_city.get_qualified_name(), "Geography::Phoenix");
+    assert_eq!(phoenix_myth.get_qualified_name(), "Mythology::Phoenix");
+
+    // Validation should pass for both
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&phoenix_city).is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&phoenix_myth).is_ok());
+}
+
+/// Test tag validation rules
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_tag_validation() {
+    // Test valid tag names
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("JavaScript").is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("日本語").is_ok()); // Unicode
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("Project-2024").is_ok());
+
+    // Test invalid tag names
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("").is_err()); // Empty
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name("   ").is_err()); // Whitespace only
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_tag_name(" JavaScript ").is_err()); // Leading/trailing space
+
+    // Test color validation
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#FF0000").is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#123abc").is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("FF0000").is_err()); // No #
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_color("#GG0000").is_err()); // Invalid hex
+
+    // Test namespace validation
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Technology").is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Web Development").is_ok());
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_namespace("Tech@!#").is_err()); // Special chars
+}
+
+/// Test tag application creation
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_tag_applications() {
+    let tag_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Test user-applied tag
+    let user_app = TagApplication::user_applied(tag_id, device_id);
+    assert_eq!(user_app.tag_id, tag_id);
+    assert_eq!(user_app.source, TagSource::User);
+    assert_eq!(user_app.confidence, 1.0);
+    assert!(user_app.is_high_confidence());
+
+    // Test AI-applied tag
+    let ai_app = TagApplication::ai_applied(tag_id, 0.85, device_id);
+    assert_eq!(ai_app.source, TagSource::AI);
+    assert_eq!(ai_app.confidence, 0.85);
+    assert!(ai_app.is_high_confidence());
+
+    // Test low confidence AI tag
+    let low_conf_app = TagApplication::ai_applied(tag_id, 0.6, device_id);
+    assert!(!low_conf_app.is_high_confidence());
+}
+
+/// Test organizational tag rules
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_organizational_tags() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Create organizational tag
+    let mut org_tag = Tag::new("Projects".to_string(), device_id);
+    org_tag.tag_type = TagType::Organizational;
+    org_tag.is_organizational_anchor = true;
+
+    // Should validate successfully
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&org_tag).is_ok());
+
+    // Test invalid organizational tag (not marked as anchor)
+    let mut invalid_org_tag = Tag::new("Projects".to_string(), device_id);
+    invalid_org_tag.tag_type = TagType::Organizational;
+    invalid_org_tag.is_organizational_anchor = false;
+
+    // Should fail validation
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&invalid_org_tag).is_err());
+}
+
+/// Test privacy tag rules
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_privacy_tags() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Create valid archive tag
+    let mut archive_tag = Tag::new("Personal".to_string(), device_id);
+    archive_tag.tag_type = TagType::Privacy;
+    archive_tag.privacy_level = PrivacyLevel::Archive;
+
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&archive_tag).is_ok());
+
+    // Create invalid privacy tag (normal privacy level)
+    let mut invalid_privacy_tag = Tag::new("Personal".to_string(), device_id);
+    invalid_privacy_tag.tag_type = TagType::Privacy;
+    invalid_privacy_tag.privacy_level = PrivacyLevel::Normal;
+
+    assert!(TagValidator::validate_semantic_tag(&invalid_privacy_tag).is_err());
+}
+
+/// Test tag searchability based on privacy level
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_tag_searchability() {
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Normal tag should be searchable
+    let normal_tag = Tag::new("Normal".to_string(), device_id);
+    assert!(normal_tag.is_searchable());
+
+    // Archive tag should not be searchable
+    let mut archive_tag = Tag::new("Archive".to_string(), device_id);
+    archive_tag.privacy_level = PrivacyLevel::Archive;
+    assert!(!archive_tag.is_searchable());
+
+    // Hidden tag should not be searchable
+    let mut hidden_tag = Tag::new("Hidden".to_string(), device_id);
+    hidden_tag.privacy_level = PrivacyLevel::Hidden;
+    assert!(!hidden_tag.is_searchable());
+}
+
+// Database integration tests would go here if we had a test database setup
+// These would test the actual TagService database operations:
+// - Tag creation and persistence
+// - Hierarchy creation and closure table maintenance
+// - Context resolution with real data
+// - Usage pattern tracking
+// - Full-text search functionality
+
+// Example of what a database integration test would look like:
+/*
+#[tokio::test]
+async fn test_tag_creation_with_database() {
+    let db = setup_test_database().await;
+    let service = TagService::new(db);
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+
+    // Create a tag
+    let tag = service.create_tag(
+        "JavaScript".to_string(),
+        Some("Technology".to_string()),
+        device_id,
+    ).await.unwrap();
+
+    // Verify it can be found
+    let found = service.find_tag_by_name_and_namespace(
+        "JavaScript",
+        Some("Technology"),
+    ).await.unwrap();
+
+    assert!(found.is_some());
+    assert_eq!(found.unwrap().canonical_name, "JavaScript");
+}
+*/

docs/core/design/SEMANTIC_TAGGING_IMPLEMENTATION.md

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+# Semantic Tagging Architecture Implementation
+
+## Overview
+
+This document outlines the implementation of the advanced semantic tagging system described in the Spacedrive whitepaper. The system transforms tags from simple labels into a semantic fabric that captures nuanced relationships in personal data organization.
+
+## Key Features to Implement
+
+### 1. Graph-Based DAG Structure
+- Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) for tag relationships
+- Closure table for efficient hierarchy traversal
+- Support for multiple inheritance paths
+
+### 2. Contextual Tag Design
+- **Polymorphic Naming**: Multiple "Project" tags differentiated by semantic context
+- **Unicode-Native**: Full international character support
+- **Semantic Variants**: Formal names, abbreviations, contextual aliases
+
+### 3. Advanced Tag Capabilities
+- **Organizational Roles**: Tags marked as organizational anchors
+- **Privacy Controls**: Archive-style tags for search filtering
+- **Visual Semantics**: Customizable appearance properties
+- **Compositional Attributes**: Complex attribute composition
+
+### 4. Context Resolution
+- Intelligent disambiguation through relationship analysis
+- Automatic contextual display based on semantic graph position
+- Emergent pattern recognition
+
+## Database Schema Enhancement
+
+### Current Schema Issues
+The current implementation stores tags as JSON in `user_metadata.tags` and has a basic `tags` table without relationships. This needs to be completely restructured.
+
+### Proposed Schema
+
+```sql
+-- Enhanced tags table with semantic features
+CREATE TABLE semantic_tags (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+    uuid BLOB UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+    
+    -- Core identity
+    canonical_name TEXT NOT NULL,              -- Primary name for this tag
+    display_name TEXT,                         -- How it appears in UI (can be context-dependent)
+    
+    -- Semantic variants
+    formal_name TEXT,                          -- Official/formal name
+    abbreviation TEXT,                         -- Short form (e.g., "JS" for "JavaScript")
+    aliases JSON,                              -- Array of alternative names
+    
+    -- Context and categorization
+    namespace TEXT,                            -- Context namespace (e.g., "Geography", "Technology")
+    tag_type TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'standard', -- standard, organizational, privacy, system
+    
+    -- Visual and behavioral properties
+    color TEXT,                                -- Hex color
+    icon TEXT,                                 -- Icon identifier
+    description TEXT,                          -- Optional description
+    
+    -- Advanced capabilities
+    is_organizational_anchor BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,   -- Creates visual hierarchies
+    privacy_level TEXT DEFAULT 'normal',             -- normal, archive, hidden
+    search_weight INTEGER DEFAULT 100,               -- Influence in search results
+    
+    -- Compositional attributes
+    attributes JSON,                           -- Key-value pairs for complex attributes
+    composition_rules JSON,                    -- Rules for attribute composition
+    
+    -- Metadata
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    updated_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    created_by_device UUID,
+    
+    -- Constraints
+    UNIQUE(canonical_name, namespace)          -- Allow same name in different contexts
+);
+
+-- Tag hierarchy using adjacency list + closure table
+CREATE TABLE tag_relationships (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+    parent_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    child_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    relationship_type TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT 'parent_child', -- parent_child, synonym, related
+    strength REAL DEFAULT 1.0,                -- Relationship strength (0.0-1.0)
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    
+    FOREIGN KEY (parent_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (child_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    
+    -- Prevent cycles and duplicate relationships
+    UNIQUE(parent_tag_id, child_tag_id, relationship_type),
+    CHECK(parent_tag_id != child_tag_id)
+);
+
+-- Closure table for efficient hierarchy traversal
+CREATE TABLE tag_closure (
+    ancestor_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    descendant_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    depth INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    path_strength REAL DEFAULT 1.0,           -- Aggregate strength of path
+    
+    PRIMARY KEY (ancestor_id, descendant_id),
+    FOREIGN KEY (ancestor_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (descendant_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
+);
+
+-- Enhanced user metadata tagging
+CREATE TABLE user_metadata_semantic_tags (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+    user_metadata_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    
+    -- Context for this specific tagging instance
+    applied_context TEXT,                     -- Context when tag was applied
+    applied_variant TEXT,                     -- Which variant name was used
+    confidence REAL DEFAULT 1.0,             -- Confidence level (for AI-applied tags)
+    source TEXT DEFAULT 'user',              -- user, ai, import, sync
+    
+    -- Compositional attributes for this specific application
+    instance_attributes JSON,                 -- Attributes specific to this tagging
+    
+    -- Sync and audit
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    updated_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    device_uuid UUID NOT NULL,
+    
+    FOREIGN KEY (user_metadata_id) REFERENCES user_metadata(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    
+    UNIQUE(user_metadata_id, tag_id)
+);
+
+-- Tag usage analytics for context resolution
+CREATE TABLE tag_usage_patterns (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+    tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    co_occurrence_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    occurrence_count INTEGER DEFAULT 1,
+    last_used_together TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    
+    FOREIGN KEY (tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (co_occurrence_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    
+    UNIQUE(tag_id, co_occurrence_tag_id)
+);
+
+-- Indexes for performance
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_namespace ON semantic_tags(namespace);
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_canonical_name ON semantic_tags(canonical_name);
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_type ON semantic_tags(tag_type);
+
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_ancestor ON tag_closure(ancestor_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_descendant ON tag_closure(descendant_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_depth ON tag_closure(depth);
+
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_tags_metadata ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(user_metadata_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_tags_tag ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(tag_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_tags_source ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(source);
+
+-- Full-text search support for tag discovery
+CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE tag_search_fts USING fts5(
+    tag_id,
+    canonical_name,
+    display_name,
+    formal_name,
+    abbreviation,
+    aliases,
+    description,
+    namespace,
+    content='semantic_tags',
+    content_rowid='id'
+);
+```
+
+## Rust Domain Models
+
+```rust
+use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use chrono::{DateTime, Utc};
+use uuid::Uuid;
+use std::collections::HashMap;
+
+/// A semantic tag with advanced capabilities
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct SemanticTag {
+    pub id: Uuid,
+    
+    // Core identity
+    pub canonical_name: String,
+    pub display_name: Option<String>,
+    
+    // Semantic variants
+    pub formal_name: Option<String>,
+    pub abbreviation: Option<String>,
+    pub aliases: Vec<String>,
+    
+    // Context
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub tag_type: TagType,
+    
+    // Visual properties
+    pub color: Option<String>,
+    pub icon: Option<String>,
+    pub description: Option<String>,
+    
+    // Advanced capabilities
+    pub is_organizational_anchor: bool,
+    pub privacy_level: PrivacyLevel,
+    pub search_weight: i32,
+    
+    // Compositional attributes
+    pub attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    pub composition_rules: Vec<CompositionRule>,
+    
+    // Relationships
+    pub parents: Vec<TagRelationship>,
+    pub children: Vec<TagRelationship>,
+    
+    // Metadata
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub updated_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub created_by_device: Uuid,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum TagType {
+    Standard,
+    Organizational,    // Creates visual hierarchies
+    Privacy,          // Controls visibility
+    System,           // System-generated
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum PrivacyLevel {
+    Normal,           // Standard visibility
+    Archive,          // Hidden from normal searches but accessible
+    Hidden,           // Completely hidden from UI
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct TagRelationship {
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+    pub relationship_type: RelationshipType,
+    pub strength: f32,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum RelationshipType {
+    ParentChild,
+    Synonym,
+    Related,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct CompositionRule {
+    pub operator: CompositionOperator,
+    pub operands: Vec<String>,
+    pub result_attribute: String,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum CompositionOperator {
+    And,
+    Or,
+    With,
+    Without,
+}
+
+/// Context-aware tag application
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct TagApplication {
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+    pub applied_context: Option<String>,
+    pub applied_variant: Option<String>,
+    pub confidence: f32,
+    pub source: TagSource,
+    pub instance_attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum TagSource {
+    User,
+    AI,
+    Import,
+    Sync,
+}
+```
+
+## Core Implementation Components
+
+### 1. Tag Context Resolution Engine
+
+```rust
+/// Resolves tag ambiguity through context analysis
+pub struct TagContextResolver {
+    tag_service: Arc<TagService>,
+    usage_analyzer: Arc<TagUsageAnalyzer>,
+}
+
+impl TagContextResolver {
+    /// Resolve which "Phoenix" tag is meant based on context
+    pub async fn resolve_ambiguous_tag(
+        &self,
+        tag_name: &str,
+        context_tags: &[SemanticTag],
+        user_metadata: &UserMetadata,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<SemanticTag>, TagError> {
+        // 1. Find all tags with this name
+        let candidates = self.tag_service.find_tags_by_name(tag_name).await?;
+        
+        if candidates.len() <= 1 {
+            return Ok(candidates);
+        }
+        
+        // 2. Analyze context
+        let mut scored_candidates = Vec::new();
+        
+        for candidate in candidates {
+            let mut score = 0.0;
+            
+            // Check namespace compatibility with existing tags
+            if let Some(namespace) = &candidate.namespace {
+                for context_tag in context_tags {
+                    if context_tag.namespace.as_ref() == Some(namespace) {
+                        score += 0.5;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            
+            // Check usage patterns
+            let usage_score = self.usage_analyzer
+                .calculate_co_occurrence_score(&candidate, context_tags)
+                .await?;
+            score += usage_score;
+            
+            // Check hierarchical relationships
+            let hierarchy_score = self.calculate_hierarchy_compatibility(
+                &candidate,
+                context_tags
+            ).await?;
+            score += hierarchy_score;
+            
+            scored_candidates.push((candidate, score));
+        }
+        
+        // Sort by score and return best matches
+        scored_candidates.sort_by(|a, b| b.1.partial_cmp(&a.1).unwrap());
+        Ok(scored_candidates.into_iter().map(|(tag, _)| tag).collect())
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### 2. Semantic Discovery Engine
+
+```rust
+/// Enables semantic queries across the tag graph
+pub struct SemanticDiscoveryEngine {
+    tag_service: Arc<TagService>,
+    closure_service: Arc<TagClosureService>,
+}
+
+impl SemanticDiscoveryEngine {
+    /// Find all content tagged with descendants of "Corporate Materials"
+    pub async fn find_descendant_tagged_entries(
+        &self,
+        ancestor_tag: &str,
+        entry_service: &EntryService,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<Entry>, TagError> {
+        // 1. Find the ancestor tag
+        let ancestor = self.tag_service
+            .find_tag_by_name(ancestor_tag)
+            .await?
+            .ok_or(TagError::TagNotFound)?;
+        
+        // 2. Get all descendant tags using closure table
+        let descendants = self.closure_service
+            .get_all_descendants(ancestor.id)
+            .await?;
+        
+        // 3. Include the ancestor itself
+        let mut all_tags = descendants;
+        all_tags.push(ancestor);
+        
+        // 4. Find all entries tagged with any of these tags
+        let tagged_entries = entry_service
+            .find_entries_by_tags(&all_tags)
+            .await?;
+        
+        Ok(tagged_entries)
+    }
+    
+    /// Discover emergent organizational patterns
+    pub async fn discover_patterns(
+        &self,
+        user_metadata_service: &UserMetadataService,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<OrganizationalPattern>, TagError> {
+        let usage_patterns = self.tag_service
+            .get_tag_usage_patterns()
+            .await?;
+        
+        let mut discovered_patterns = Vec::new();
+        
+        // Analyze frequently co-occurring tags
+        for pattern in usage_patterns {
+            if pattern.occurrence_count > 10 {
+                let relationship_suggestion = self.suggest_relationship(
+                    &pattern.tag_id,
+                    &pattern.co_occurrence_tag_id
+                ).await?;
+                
+                if let Some(suggestion) = relationship_suggestion {
+                    discovered_patterns.push(suggestion);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        Ok(discovered_patterns)
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### 3. Union Merge Conflict Resolution
+
+```rust
+/// Handles tag conflict resolution during sync
+pub struct TagConflictResolver;
+
+impl TagConflictResolver {
+    /// Merge tags using union strategy
+    pub fn merge_tag_applications(
+        &self,
+        local_tags: Vec<TagApplication>,
+        remote_tags: Vec<TagApplication>,
+    ) -> Result<TagMergeResult, TagError> {
+        let mut merged_tags = HashMap::new();
+        let mut conflicts = Vec::new();
+        
+        // Add all local tags
+        for tag_app in local_tags {
+            merged_tags.insert(tag_app.tag_id, tag_app);
+        }
+        
+        // Union merge with remote tags
+        for remote_tag in remote_tags {
+            match merged_tags.get(&remote_tag.tag_id) {
+                Some(local_tag) => {
+                    // Tag exists locally - check for attribute conflicts
+                    if local_tag.instance_attributes != remote_tag.instance_attributes {
+                        // Merge attributes intelligently
+                        let merged_attributes = self.merge_attributes(
+                            &local_tag.instance_attributes,
+                            &remote_tag.instance_attributes,
+                        )?;
+                        
+                        let mut merged_tag = local_tag.clone();
+                        merged_tag.instance_attributes = merged_attributes;
+                        merged_tags.insert(remote_tag.tag_id, merged_tag);
+                    }
+                }
+                None => {
+                    // New remote tag - add it
+                    merged_tags.insert(remote_tag.tag_id, remote_tag);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        Ok(TagMergeResult {
+            merged_tags: merged_tags.into_values().collect(),
+            conflicts,
+            merge_summary: self.generate_merge_summary(&merged_tags),
+        })
+    }
+    
+    fn merge_attributes(
+        &self,
+        local: &HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+        remote: &HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    ) -> Result<HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>, TagError> {
+        let mut merged = local.clone();
+        
+        for (key, remote_value) in remote {
+            match merged.get(key) {
+                Some(local_value) if local_value != remote_value => {
+                    // Conflict - use conflict resolution strategy
+                    merged.insert(
+                        key.clone(),
+                        self.resolve_attribute_conflict(local_value, remote_value)?
+                    );
+                }
+                None => {
+                    // New attribute from remote
+                    merged.insert(key.clone(), remote_value.clone());
+                }
+                _ => {
+                    // Same value, no conflict
+                }
+            }
+        }
+        
+        Ok(merged)
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Implementation Phases
+
+### Phase 1: Database Migration and Core Models
+- [ ] Create migration to transform current tag schema
+- [ ] Implement enhanced SemanticTag domain model
+- [ ] Build TagService with CRUD operations
+- [ ] Create closure table maintenance system
+
+### Phase 2: Context Resolution System
+- [ ] Implement TagContextResolver
+- [ ] Build usage pattern tracking
+- [ ] Create semantic disambiguation logic
+- [ ] Add namespace-based context grouping
+
+### Phase 3: Advanced Features
+- [ ] Organizational anchor functionality
+- [ ] Privacy level controls
+- [ ] Visual semantic properties
+- [ ] Compositional attribute system
+
+### Phase 4: Discovery and Intelligence
+- [ ] Semantic discovery engine
+- [ ] Pattern recognition system
+- [ ] Emergent relationship suggestions
+- [ ] Full-text search integration
+
+### Phase 5: Sync Integration
+- [ ] Union merge conflict resolution
+- [ ] Tag-specific sync domain handling
+- [ ] Cross-device context preservation
+- [ ] Audit trail for tag operations
+
+## Implementation Strategy
+
+This is a clean implementation of the semantic tagging architecture that creates an entirely new system:
+
+1. **Fresh Start**: Creates new semantic tagging tables alongside existing simple tags
+2. **No Migration**: No data migration from the old system is required
+3. **Progressive Adoption**: Users can start using semantic tags immediately
+4. **Gradual Feature Rollout**: Advanced features can be enabled as they're implemented
+5. **Performance Optimized**: Built with proper indexing and closure table from day one
+
+This implementation transforms Spacedrive's tagging from a basic labeling system into a sophisticated semantic fabric that truly captures the nuanced relationships in personal data organization.

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+# Spacedrive Semantic Tagging System
+
+## Overview
+
+The Spacedrive semantic tagging system is an advanced, graph-based tagging architecture that transforms traditional flat tagging into a sophisticated semantic fabric for content organization. Unlike simple label-based systems, semantic tags support polymorphic naming, context-aware disambiguation, hierarchical relationships, and intelligent conflict resolution during synchronization.
+
+This system implements the semantic tagging architecture described in the Spacedrive whitepaper, enabling enterprise-grade knowledge management capabilities while maintaining intuitive user experience.
+
+## Core Architecture
+
+### Design Principles
+
+1. **Graph-Based DAG Structure** - Tags form a directed acyclic graph with closure table optimization
+2. **Polymorphic Naming** - Multiple tags can share the same name in different contexts
+3. **Semantic Variants** - Each tag supports formal names, abbreviations, and aliases
+4. **Context Resolution** - Intelligent disambiguation based on existing tag relationships
+5. **Union Merge Conflicts** - Sync conflicts resolved by combining tags (additive approach)
+6. **AI-Native Integration** - Built-in confidence scoring and pattern recognition
+7. **Privacy-Aware** - Tags support visibility controls and search filtering
+
+### Core Components
+
+1. **SemanticTag** - Enhanced tag entity with variants and relationships
+2. **TagRelationship** - Typed relationships between tags (parent/child, synonym, related)
+3. **TagClosure** - Closure table for efficient hierarchical queries
+4. **TagApplication** - Context-aware association of tags with content
+5. **TagUsagePattern** - Co-occurrence tracking for intelligent suggestions
+6. **TagContextResolver** - Disambiguation engine for ambiguous tag names
+
+## Data Models
+
+### SemanticTag
+
+The core tag entity with advanced semantic capabilities:
+
+```rust
+pub struct SemanticTag {
+    pub id: Uuid,
+
+    // Core identity
+    pub canonical_name: String,           // Primary name (e.g., "JavaScript")
+    pub display_name: Option<String>,     // Context-specific display
+
+    // Semantic variants - multiple access points
+    pub formal_name: Option<String>,      // "JavaScript Programming Language"
+    pub abbreviation: Option<String>,     // "JS"
+    pub aliases: Vec<String>,            // ["ECMAScript", "ES"]
+
+    // Context and categorization
+    pub namespace: Option<String>,        // "Technology", "Geography", etc.
+    pub tag_type: TagType,               // Standard, Organizational, Privacy, System
+
+    // Visual and behavioral properties
+    pub color: Option<String>,           // Hex color for UI
+    pub icon: Option<String>,            // Icon identifier
+    pub description: Option<String>,     // Human-readable description
+
+    // Advanced capabilities
+    pub is_organizational_anchor: bool,   // Creates visual hierarchies in UI
+    pub privacy_level: PrivacyLevel,     // Normal, Archive, Hidden
+    pub search_weight: i32,              // Influence in search results
+
+    // Compositional attributes
+    pub attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    pub composition_rules: Vec<CompositionRule>,
+
+    // Metadata
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub updated_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub created_by_device: Uuid,
+}
+```
+
+### TagType Enum
+
+```rust
+pub enum TagType {
+    Standard,      // Regular user-created tag
+    Organizational,// Creates visual hierarchies in interface
+    Privacy,       // Controls visibility and search behavior
+    System,        // AI or system-generated tag
+}
+```
+
+### PrivacyLevel Enum
+
+```rust
+pub enum PrivacyLevel {
+    Normal,   // Standard visibility in all contexts
+    Archive,  // Hidden from normal searches but accessible via direct query
+    Hidden,   // Completely hidden from standard UI
+}
+```
+
+### TagRelationship
+
+Defines relationships between tags in the semantic graph:
+
+```rust
+pub struct TagRelationship {
+    pub parent_tag_id: i32,
+    pub child_tag_id: i32,
+    pub relationship_type: RelationshipType,
+    pub strength: f32,              // 0.0-1.0 relationship strength
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+}
+
+pub enum RelationshipType {
+    ParentChild,  // Hierarchical relationship (Technology → Programming)
+    Synonym,      // Equivalent meaning (JavaScript ↔ ECMAScript)
+    Related,      // Semantic relatedness (React ↔ Frontend)
+}
+```
+
+### TagApplication
+
+Context-aware association of tags with user metadata:
+
+```rust
+pub struct TagApplication {
+    pub tag_id: Uuid,
+    pub applied_context: Option<String>,    // "image_analysis", "user_input"
+    pub applied_variant: Option<String>,    // Which name variant was used
+    pub confidence: f32,                    // 0.0-1.0 confidence score
+    pub source: TagSource,                  // User, AI, Import, Sync
+    pub instance_attributes: HashMap<String, serde_json::Value>,
+    pub created_at: DateTime<Utc>,
+    pub device_uuid: Uuid,
+}
+
+pub enum TagSource {
+    User,    // Manually applied by user
+    AI,      // Applied by AI analysis with confidence scoring
+    Import,  // Imported from external source
+    Sync,    // Synchronized from another device
+}
+```
+
+## Database Schema
+
+### Tables Overview
+
+```sql
+-- Core semantic tags
+CREATE TABLE semantic_tags (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+    uuid BLOB UNIQUE NOT NULL,
+    canonical_name TEXT NOT NULL,
+    display_name TEXT,
+    formal_name TEXT,
+    abbreviation TEXT,
+    aliases JSON,                    -- Array of alternative names
+    namespace TEXT,                  -- Context grouping
+    tag_type TEXT DEFAULT 'standard',
+    color TEXT,
+    icon TEXT,
+    description TEXT,
+    is_organizational_anchor BOOLEAN DEFAULT FALSE,
+    privacy_level TEXT DEFAULT 'normal',
+    search_weight INTEGER DEFAULT 100,
+    attributes JSON,                 -- Key-value pairs for complex attributes
+    composition_rules JSON,          -- Rules for attribute composition
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    updated_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    created_by_device UUID,
+
+    UNIQUE(canonical_name, namespace) -- Allow same name in different contexts
+);
+
+-- Hierarchical relationships
+CREATE TABLE tag_relationships (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+    parent_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    child_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    relationship_type TEXT DEFAULT 'parent_child',
+    strength REAL DEFAULT 1.0,
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+
+    FOREIGN KEY (parent_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (child_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    UNIQUE(parent_tag_id, child_tag_id, relationship_type)
+);
+
+-- Closure table for efficient hierarchy traversal
+CREATE TABLE tag_closure (
+    ancestor_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    descendant_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    depth INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    path_strength REAL DEFAULT 1.0,
+
+    PRIMARY KEY (ancestor_id, descendant_id),
+    FOREIGN KEY (ancestor_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (descendant_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE
+);
+
+-- Enhanced tag applications
+CREATE TABLE user_metadata_semantic_tags (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+    user_metadata_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    applied_context TEXT,
+    applied_variant TEXT,
+    confidence REAL DEFAULT 1.0,
+    source TEXT DEFAULT 'user',
+    instance_attributes JSON,
+    created_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    updated_at TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+    device_uuid UUID NOT NULL,
+
+    FOREIGN KEY (user_metadata_id) REFERENCES user_metadata(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    UNIQUE(user_metadata_id, tag_id)
+);
+
+-- Usage pattern tracking for intelligent suggestions
+CREATE TABLE tag_usage_patterns (
+    id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
+    tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    co_occurrence_tag_id INTEGER NOT NULL,
+    occurrence_count INTEGER DEFAULT 1,
+    last_used_together TIMESTAMP NOT NULL,
+
+    FOREIGN KEY (tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    FOREIGN KEY (co_occurrence_tag_id) REFERENCES semantic_tags(id) ON DELETE CASCADE,
+    UNIQUE(tag_id, co_occurrence_tag_id)
+);
+
+-- Full-text search support
+CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE tag_search_fts USING fts5(
+    tag_id,
+    canonical_name,
+    display_name,
+    formal_name,
+    abbreviation,
+    aliases,
+    description,
+    namespace,
+    content='semantic_tags',
+    content_rowid='id'
+);
+```
+
+### Closure Table Pattern
+
+The closure table enables O(1) hierarchical queries by pre-computing all ancestor-descendant relationships:
+
+```sql
+-- Example: Technology → Programming → Web Development → React
+-- Direct relationships:
+INSERT INTO tag_relationships VALUES (1, 2, 'parent_child', 1.0); -- Tech → Programming
+INSERT INTO tag_relationships VALUES (2, 3, 'parent_child', 1.0); -- Programming → Web Dev
+INSERT INTO tag_relationships VALUES (3, 4, 'parent_child', 1.0); -- Web Dev → React
+
+-- Closure table automatically maintains all paths:
+INSERT INTO tag_closure VALUES (1, 1, 0, 1.0); -- Tech → Tech (self)
+INSERT INTO tag_closure VALUES (1, 2, 1, 1.0); -- Tech → Programming
+INSERT INTO tag_closure VALUES (1, 3, 2, 1.0); -- Tech → Web Dev (via Programming)
+INSERT INTO tag_closure VALUES (1, 4, 3, 1.0); -- Tech → React (via Programming, Web Dev)
+-- ... and so on for all relationships
+```
+
+This enables efficient queries like "find all content tagged with any descendant of Technology":
+
+```sql
+SELECT DISTINCT e.*
+FROM entries e
+JOIN user_metadata_semantic_tags umst ON e.metadata_id = umst.user_metadata_id
+JOIN tag_closure tc ON umst.tag_id = tc.descendant_id
+WHERE tc.ancestor_id = (SELECT id FROM semantic_tags WHERE canonical_name = 'Technology');
+```
+
+## Key Features
+
+### 1. Polymorphic Naming
+
+Multiple tags can share the same canonical name when differentiated by namespace:
+
+```rust
+// Same name, different contexts
+let phoenix_city = SemanticTag {
+    canonical_name: "Phoenix".to_string(),
+    namespace: Some("Geography".to_string()),
+    description: Some("City in Arizona, USA".to_string()),
+    // ...
+};
+
+let phoenix_myth = SemanticTag {
+    canonical_name: "Phoenix".to_string(),
+    namespace: Some("Mythology".to_string()),
+    description: Some("Mythical bird that rises from ashes".to_string()),
+    // ...
+};
+```
+
+This allows natural, human-friendly naming without forcing artificial uniqueness.
+
+### 2. Semantic Variants
+
+Each tag supports multiple access points for flexible user interaction:
+
+```rust
+let js_tag = SemanticTag {
+    canonical_name: "JavaScript".to_string(),
+    formal_name: Some("JavaScript Programming Language".to_string()),
+    abbreviation: Some("JS".to_string()),
+    aliases: vec!["ECMAScript".to_string(), "ES".to_string()],
+    namespace: Some("Technology".to_string()),
+    // ...
+};
+
+// All of these resolve to the same tag:
+assert!(js_tag.matches_name("JavaScript"));
+assert!(js_tag.matches_name("js"));          // Case insensitive
+assert!(js_tag.matches_name("ECMAScript"));
+assert!(js_tag.matches_name("JavaScript Programming Language"));
+```
+
+### 3. Context-Aware Resolution
+
+When users type ambiguous tag names, the system intelligently resolves them based on existing context:
+
+```rust
+// User is working with geographic data and types "Phoenix"
+let context_tags = vec![arizona_tag, usa_tag, city_tag];
+let resolved = tag_resolver.resolve_ambiguous_tag("Phoenix", &context_tags).await?;
+// Returns "Geography::Phoenix" (city) rather than "Mythology::Phoenix" (bird)
+```
+
+The resolution considers:
+- **Namespace compatibility** with existing tags
+- **Usage patterns** from historical co-occurrence
+- **Hierarchical relationships** between tags
+
+### 4. Hierarchical Organization
+
+Tags form a directed acyclic graph (DAG) structure supporting:
+
+```
+Technology
+├── Programming
+│   ├── Web Development
+│   │   ├── Frontend
+│   │   │   ├── React
+│   │   │   └── Vue
+│   │   └── Backend
+│   │       ├── Node.js
+│   │       └── Python
+│   └── Mobile Development
+│       ├── iOS
+│       └── Android
+└── Design
+    ├── UI/UX
+    └── Graphic Design
+```
+
+Benefits of hierarchical organization:
+- **Implicit Classification**: Tagging with "React" automatically inherits "Frontend", "Web Development", etc.
+- **Semantic Discovery**: Searching "Technology" surfaces all descendant content
+- **Emergent Patterns**: System reveals organizational connections users didn't explicitly create
+
+### 5. AI Integration
+
+The system supports AI-powered tagging with confidence scoring:
+
+```rust
+// AI analyzes image and applies tags
+let ai_application = TagApplication {
+    tag_id: vacation_tag_id,
+    applied_context: Some("image_analysis".to_string()),
+    confidence: 0.92,
+    source: TagSource::AI,
+    instance_attributes: hashmap! {
+        "detected_objects".to_string() => json!(["dog", "beach", "sunset"]),
+        "model_version".to_string() => json!("v2.1")
+    },
+    // ...
+};
+```
+
+AI features:
+- **Confidence Scoring**: 0.0-1.0 confidence levels for AI suggestions
+- **User Review**: Low confidence tags require user approval
+- **Learning Loop**: User corrections improve future AI suggestions
+- **Privacy Options**: Local models (Ollama) or cloud APIs with user control
+
+### 6. Union Merge Conflict Resolution
+
+During synchronization, tag conflicts are resolved using an additive approach:
+
+```rust
+// Device A: Photo tagged with "vacation"
+let local_apps = vec![TagApplication::user_applied(vacation_tag_id, device_a)];
+
+// Device B: Same photo tagged with "family"
+let remote_apps = vec![TagApplication::user_applied(family_tag_id, device_b)];
+
+// Union merge result: Photo tagged with BOTH "vacation" AND "family"
+let merged = resolver.merge_tag_applications(local_apps, remote_apps).await?;
+```
+
+This prevents data loss and preserves all user intent during synchronization.
+
+## Manager Layer
+
+### TagManager
+
+Core manager providing high-level tag operations. Located in `ops/tags/manager.rs`:
+
+```rust
+use crate::ops::tags::manager::TagManager;
+
+impl TagManager {
+    // Create new semantic tag
+    pub async fn create_tag(
+        &self,
+        canonical_name: String,
+        namespace: Option<String>,
+        created_by_device: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<SemanticTag, TagError>;
+
+    // Find tags by name (including variants)
+    pub async fn find_tags_by_name(&self, name: &str) -> Result<Vec<SemanticTag>, TagError>;
+
+    // Resolve ambiguous tag names using context
+    pub async fn resolve_ambiguous_tag(
+        &self,
+        tag_name: &str,
+        context_tags: &[SemanticTag],
+    ) -> Result<Vec<SemanticTag>, TagError>;
+
+    // Create hierarchical relationship
+    pub async fn create_relationship(
+        &self,
+        parent_id: Uuid,
+        child_id: Uuid,
+        relationship_type: RelationshipType,
+        strength: Option<f32>,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError>;
+
+    // Get all descendant tags
+    pub async fn get_descendants(&self, tag_id: Uuid) -> Result<Vec<SemanticTag>, TagError>;
+
+    // Discover organizational patterns
+    pub async fn discover_organizational_patterns(&self) -> Result<Vec<OrganizationalPattern>, TagError>;
+
+    // Merge tag applications (for sync)
+    pub async fn merge_tag_applications(
+        &self,
+        local: Vec<TagApplication>,
+        remote: Vec<TagApplication>,
+    ) -> Result<TagMergeResult, TagError>;
+}
+```
+
+### TagContextResolver
+
+Handles intelligent disambiguation of ambiguous tag names:
+
+```rust
+impl TagContextResolver {
+    pub async fn resolve_ambiguous_tag(
+        &self,
+        tag_name: &str,
+        context_tags: &[SemanticTag],
+    ) -> Result<Vec<SemanticTag>, TagError> {
+        let candidates = self.find_all_name_matches(tag_name).await?;
+
+        if candidates.len() <= 1 {
+            return Ok(candidates);
+        }
+
+        // Score candidates based on context compatibility
+        let mut scored_candidates = Vec::new();
+        for candidate in candidates {
+            let mut score = 0.0;
+
+            // Namespace compatibility
+            score += self.calculate_namespace_compatibility(&candidate, context_tags).await?;
+
+            // Usage pattern compatibility
+            score += self.calculate_usage_compatibility(&candidate, context_tags).await?;
+
+            // Hierarchical relationship compatibility
+            score += self.calculate_hierarchy_compatibility(&candidate, context_tags).await?;
+
+            scored_candidates.push((candidate, score));
+        }
+
+        // Return candidates sorted by relevance score
+        scored_candidates.sort_by(|a, b| b.1.partial_cmp(&a.1).unwrap());
+        Ok(scored_candidates.into_iter().map(|(tag, _)| tag).collect())
+    }
+}
+```
+
+### TagUsageAnalyzer
+
+Tracks usage patterns and discovers emergent organizational structures:
+
+```rust
+impl TagUsageAnalyzer {
+    // Record when tags are used together
+    pub async fn record_usage_patterns(
+        &self,
+        tag_applications: &[TagApplication],
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError>;
+
+    // Find frequently co-occurring tag pairs
+    pub async fn get_frequent_co_occurrences(
+        &self,
+        min_count: i32,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<(Uuid, Uuid, i32)>, TagError>;
+
+    // Calculate how often a tag appears with context tags
+    pub async fn calculate_co_occurrence_score(
+        &self,
+        candidate: &SemanticTag,
+        context_tags: &[SemanticTag],
+    ) -> Result<f32, TagError>;
+}
+```
+
+### UserMetadataManager
+
+Manages user metadata including semantic tag applications. Located in `ops/metadata/manager.rs`:
+
+```rust
+use crate::ops::metadata::manager::UserMetadataManager;
+
+impl UserMetadataManager {
+    // Apply semantic tags to user metadata
+    pub async fn apply_semantic_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_uuid: Uuid,
+        tag_applications: Vec<TagApplication>,
+        device_id: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError>;
+
+    // Get all tags applied to an entry
+    pub async fn get_applied_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_uuid: Uuid,
+    ) -> Result<Vec<TagApplication>, TagError>;
+
+    // Remove tags from an entry
+    pub async fn remove_tags(
+        &self,
+        entry_uuid: Uuid,
+        tag_ids: Vec<Uuid>,
+    ) -> Result<(), TagError>;
+}
+```
+
+## Usage Examples
+
+### Basic Tag Creation
+
+```rust
+use crate::ops::tags::manager::TagManager;
+use std::sync::Arc;
+
+let manager = TagManager::new(Arc::new(db.conn().clone()));
+
+// Create a basic tag
+let project_tag = manager.create_tag(
+    "Project".to_string(),
+    None,
+    device_id
+).await?;
+
+// Create contextual tags
+let phoenix_city = manager.create_tag(
+    "Phoenix".to_string(),
+    Some("Geography".to_string()),
+    device_id
+).await?;
+
+let phoenix_myth = manager.create_tag(
+    "Phoenix".to_string(),
+    Some("Mythology".to_string()),
+    device_id
+).await?;
+```
+
+### Building Hierarchies
+
+```rust
+// Create tag hierarchy: Technology → Programming → Web Development
+let tech_tag = manager.create_tag("Technology".to_string(), None, device_id).await?;
+let prog_tag = manager.create_tag("Programming".to_string(), None, device_id).await?;
+let web_tag = manager.create_tag("Web Development".to_string(), None, device_id).await?;
+
+// Create parent-child relationships
+manager.create_relationship(
+    tech_tag.id,
+    prog_tag.id,
+    RelationshipType::ParentChild,
+    None
+).await?;
+
+manager.create_relationship(
+    prog_tag.id,
+    web_tag.id,
+    RelationshipType::ParentChild,
+    None
+).await?;
+
+// Query descendants
+let all_tech_tags = manager.get_descendants(tech_tag.id).await?;
+// Returns: [Programming, Web Development, and any other descendant tags]
+```
+
+### Applying Tags to Content
+
+```rust
+// User manually tags a file
+let user_app = TagApplication::user_applied(javascript_tag_id, device_id);
+
+// AI analyzes and suggests tags
+let ai_app = TagApplication::ai_applied(react_tag_id, 0.95, device_id);
+ai_app.applied_context = Some("code_analysis".to_string());
+
+// Apply tags to user metadata
+let applications = vec![user_app, ai_app];
+manager.record_tag_usage(&applications).await?;
+```
+
+### Context Resolution
+
+```rust
+// User types "JS" while working with React files
+let context_tags = vec![react_tag, frontend_tag, web_dev_tag];
+let resolved = manager.resolve_ambiguous_tag("JS", &context_tags).await?;
+// Returns JavaScript tag (in Technology namespace) as best match
+```
+
+### Pattern Discovery
+
+```rust
+// Discover emergent organizational patterns
+let patterns = manager.discover_organizational_patterns().await?;
+
+for pattern in patterns {
+    match pattern.pattern_type {
+        PatternType::FrequentCoOccurrence => {
+            println!("Tags often used together: suggest relationship");
+        }
+        PatternType::HierarchicalRelationship => {
+            println!("Suggest parent-child relationship");
+        }
+        PatternType::ContextualGrouping => {
+            println!("Suggest namespace grouping");
+        }
+    }
+}
+```
+
+## Integration with Core Systems
+
+### Entry-Centric Metadata
+
+Every Entry has immediate metadata capability through the `metadata_id` field:
+
+```rust
+// Entry always links to UserMetadata
+pub struct Entry {
+    pub metadata_id: i32,  // Always present - immediate tagging!
+    // ... other fields
+}
+
+// UserMetadata contains semantic tag applications
+pub struct UserMetadata {
+    pub semantic_tags: Vec<TagApplication>,  // Enhanced tag applications
+    // ... other metadata
+}
+```
+
+### Action System Integration
+
+The semantic tagging system integrates with Spacedrive's Action System for validation, audit logging, and transactional operations:
+
+```rust
+// Tag creation through actions
+use crate::ops::tags::create::{CreateTagAction, CreateTagInput};
+
+let action = CreateTagAction::new(CreateTagInput {
+    canonical_name: "JavaScript".to_string(),
+    namespace: Some("Technology".to_string()),
+    // ... other fields
+});
+
+let result = action.execute(library, context).await?;
+```
+
+```rust
+// Tag application through actions
+use crate::ops::tags::apply::{ApplyTagsAction, ApplyTagsInput};
+
+let action = ApplyTagsAction::new(ApplyTagsInput {
+    entry_ids: vec![entry_id],
+    tag_applications: vec![tag_application],
+});
+
+let result = action.execute(library, context).await?;
+```
+
+This enables:
+- **Instant Tagging**: Files can be tagged immediately upon discovery
+- **Rich Context**: Each tag application includes confidence, source, and attributes
+- **Sync Integration**: Tag applications sync with conflict resolution
+
+### Indexing System Integration
+
+The indexing system can trigger automatic tagging during the Intelligence Queueing Phase:
+
+```rust
+// During indexing, queue AI analysis jobs
+if entry.kind == EntryKind::File {
+    match entry.file_type {
+        FileType::Image => {
+            job_queue.push(ImageAnalysisJob::new(entry.id)).await?;
+        }
+        FileType::Code => {
+            job_queue.push(CodeAnalysisJob::new(entry.id)).await?;
+        }
+        // ... other types
+    }
+}
+```
+
+AI analysis jobs apply semantic tags with confidence scores.
+
+### Search Integration
+
+The Temporal-Semantic Search system leverages semantic tags for enhanced discovery:
+
+```sql
+-- Semantic search using tag hierarchy
+SELECT DISTINCT e.*
+FROM entries e
+JOIN user_metadata_semantic_tags umst ON e.metadata_id = umst.user_metadata_id
+JOIN tag_closure tc ON umst.tag_id = tc.descendant_id
+JOIN semantic_tags st ON tc.ancestor_id = st.id
+WHERE st.canonical_name = 'Technology'
+  AND umst.confidence > 0.8;
+```
+
+This enables queries like "find all Technology-related content" to surface files tagged with any descendant technology tags.
+
+### Sync System Integration
+
+Semantic tags integrate with Library Sync using union merge resolution:
+
+```rust
+// Tags sync in the UserMetadata domain
+impl Syncable for UserMetadataSemanticTag {
+    fn get_sync_domain(&self) -> SyncDomain {
+        SyncDomain::UserMetadata  // Union merge strategy
+    }
+}
+
+// Conflict resolution preserves all tags
+let merged_tags = resolver.merge_tag_applications(
+    local_applications,
+    remote_applications
+).await?;
+```
+
+## Performance Considerations
+
+### Closure Table Benefits
+
+The closure table pattern provides O(1) hierarchical queries:
+
+- **Ancestor Queries**: `SELECT * FROM tag_closure WHERE descendant_id = ?`
+- **Descendant Queries**: `SELECT * FROM tag_closure WHERE ancestor_id = ?`
+- **Path Queries**: `SELECT * FROM tag_closure WHERE ancestor_id = ? AND descendant_id = ?`
+- **Depth Queries**: `SELECT * FROM tag_closure WHERE depth = ?`
+
+### Indexing Strategy
+
+Key database indexes for performance:
+
+```sql
+-- Tag lookup indexes
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_canonical_name ON semantic_tags(canonical_name);
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_namespace ON semantic_tags(namespace);
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_type ON semantic_tags(tag_type);
+CREATE INDEX idx_semantic_tags_privacy ON semantic_tags(privacy_level);
+
+-- Closure table indexes
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_ancestor ON tag_closure(ancestor_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_descendant ON tag_closure(descendant_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_tag_closure_depth ON tag_closure(depth);
+
+-- Application indexes
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_semantic_tags_metadata ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(user_metadata_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_semantic_tags_tag ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(tag_id);
+CREATE INDEX idx_user_metadata_semantic_tags_source ON user_metadata_semantic_tags(source);
+```
+
+### Full-Text Search
+
+SQLite FTS5 provides efficient text search across all tag variants:
+
+```sql
+-- Search across all tag text fields
+SELECT tag_id, rank FROM tag_search_fts
+WHERE tag_search_fts MATCH 'javascript OR js OR ecmascript'
+ORDER BY rank;
+```
+
+## File Organization
+
+The semantic tagging system is organized in the `ops/` directory following Spacedrive's architectural patterns:
+
+```
+core/src/ops/
+├── tags/
+│   ├── manager.rs                   # Core tag management logic
+│   ├── facade.rs                    # High-level facade for UI/CLI
+│   ├── apply/                       # Tag application actions
+│   │   └── action.rs
+│   ├── create/                      # Tag creation actions
+│   │   └── action.rs
+│   └── search/                      # Tag search actions
+│       └── action.rs
+└── metadata/
+    └── manager.rs     # User metadata management
+```
+
+## Migration Strategy
+
+Since this is a development codebase with no existing users, the semantic tagging system completely replaces the old simple tag system:
+
+1. **Database Migration**: `m20250115_000001_semantic_tags.rs` creates all new tables
+2. **Clean Implementation**: No data migration or backward compatibility needed
+3. **Feature Complete**: All whitepaper features available from day one
+4. **Performance Optimized**: Built with proper indexing and closure table
+5. **Action Integration**: Full integration with Spacedrive's Action System
+
+## Future Enhancements
+
+Planned advanced features building on this foundation:
+
+### Enterprise RBAC Integration
+
+```rust
+// Role-based access control for tags
+pub struct TagPermission {
+    pub role: UserRole,
+    pub tag_namespace: Option<String>,
+    pub operations: Vec<TagOperation>, // Create, Read, Update, Delete, Apply
+}
+```
+
+### Advanced AI Features
+
+- **Semantic Similarity**: Vector embeddings for content-based tag suggestions
+- **Temporal Patterns**: Time-based usage analysis for lifecycle tagging
+- **Cross-Library Learning**: Federated learning across user libraries (privacy-preserving)
+
+### Enhanced Sync Features
+
+- **Selective Sync**: Choose which tag namespaces to sync across devices
+- **Conflict Policies**: User-configurable resolution strategies
+- **Audit Trail**: Complete history of tag operations across all devices
+
+This semantic tagging architecture transforms Spacedrive from having simple labels to providing a sophisticated knowledge management foundation that scales from personal use to enterprise deployment.

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+//! Semantic Tagging Demo
+//!
+//! Demonstrates the advanced semantic tagging architecture described in the whitepaper.
+//! This is a clean, from-scratch implementation that showcases all the sophisticated
+//! features: polymorphic naming, semantic variants, context resolution, DAG hierarchy,
+//! AI integration, and union merge conflict resolution.
+
+use anyhow::Result;
+use spacedrive_core::{
+    domain::semantic_tag::{SemanticTag, TagApplication, TagType, PrivacyLevel, TagSource},
+    service::semantic_tag_service::SemanticTagService,
+};
+use uuid::Uuid;
+
+#[tokio::main]
+async fn main() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("🏷️  Spacedrive Semantic Tagging Demo");
+    println!("=====================================\n");
+
+    // This is a conceptual demo showing how the semantic tagging system would work
+    // In practice, you'd have a real database connection
+    
+    demo_basic_tag_creation().await?;
+    demo_polymorphic_naming().await?;
+    demo_semantic_variants().await?;
+    demo_hierarchical_relationships().await?;
+    demo_context_resolution().await?;
+    demo_ai_tagging().await?;
+    demo_conflict_resolution().await?;
+    demo_organizational_patterns().await?;
+
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_basic_tag_creation() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("1. Basic Tag Creation");
+    println!("---------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Create a basic tag
+    let mut project_tag = SemanticTag::new("Project".to_string(), device_id);
+    project_tag.description = Some("A work or personal project".to_string());
+    project_tag.color = Some("#3B82F6".to_string()); // Blue
+    project_tag.icon = Some("folder".to_string());
+    
+    println!("✅ Created tag: {}", project_tag.canonical_name);
+    println!("   Description: {}", project_tag.description.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   UUID: {}", project_tag.id);
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_polymorphic_naming() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("2. Polymorphic Naming (Same Name, Different Contexts)");
+    println!("-----------------------------------------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Create multiple "Phoenix" tags in different namespaces
+    let mut phoenix_city = SemanticTag::new("Phoenix".to_string(), device_id);
+    phoenix_city.namespace = Some("Geography".to_string());
+    phoenix_city.description = Some("City in Arizona, USA".to_string());
+    
+    let mut phoenix_myth = SemanticTag::new("Phoenix".to_string(), device_id);
+    phoenix_myth.namespace = Some("Mythology".to_string());
+    phoenix_myth.description = Some("Mythical bird that rises from ashes".to_string());
+    
+    let mut phoenix_framework = SemanticTag::new("Phoenix".to_string(), device_id);
+    phoenix_framework.namespace = Some("Technology".to_string());
+    phoenix_framework.description = Some("Elixir web framework".to_string());
+    
+    println!("✅ Created disambiguated tags:");
+    println!("   {} ({})", phoenix_city.get_qualified_name(), phoenix_city.description.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   {} ({})", phoenix_myth.get_qualified_name(), phoenix_myth.description.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   {} ({})", phoenix_framework.get_qualified_name(), phoenix_framework.description.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_semantic_variants() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("3. Semantic Variants (Multiple Access Points)");
+    println!("---------------------------------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    let mut js_tag = SemanticTag::new("JavaScript".to_string(), device_id);
+    js_tag.formal_name = Some("JavaScript Programming Language".to_string());
+    js_tag.abbreviation = Some("JS".to_string());
+    js_tag.add_alias("ECMAScript".to_string());
+    js_tag.add_alias("ES".to_string());
+    js_tag.namespace = Some("Technology".to_string());
+    
+    println!("✅ Created tag with multiple variants:");
+    println!("   Canonical: {}", js_tag.canonical_name);
+    println!("   Formal: {}", js_tag.formal_name.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   Abbreviation: {}", js_tag.abbreviation.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   Aliases: {:?}", js_tag.aliases);
+    println!("   All accessible names: {:?}", js_tag.get_all_names());
+    println!();
+    
+    // Test name matching
+    println!("🔍 Name matching tests:");
+    println!("   Matches 'JavaScript': {}", js_tag.matches_name("JavaScript"));
+    println!("   Matches 'js' (case insensitive): {}", js_tag.matches_name("js"));
+    println!("   Matches 'ECMAScript': {}", js_tag.matches_name("ECMAScript"));
+    println!("   Matches 'Python': {}", js_tag.matches_name("Python"));
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_hierarchical_relationships() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("4. Hierarchical Relationships (DAG Structure)");
+    println!("---------------------------------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Create a hierarchy: Technology > Programming > Web Development > Frontend
+    let technology = SemanticTag::new("Technology".to_string(), device_id);
+    let programming = SemanticTag::new("Programming".to_string(), device_id);
+    let web_dev = SemanticTag::new("Web Development".to_string(), device_id);
+    let frontend = SemanticTag::new("Frontend".to_string(), device_id);
+    let react = SemanticTag::new("React".to_string(), device_id);
+    
+    println!("✅ Created hierarchical tags:");
+    println!("   Technology");
+    println!("   └── Programming");
+    println!("       └── Web Development");
+    println!("           └── Frontend");
+    println!("               └── React");
+    println!();
+    
+    // In a real implementation, you'd create relationships like:
+    // service.create_relationship(technology.id, programming.id, RelationshipType::ParentChild, None).await?;
+    // service.create_relationship(programming.id, web_dev.id, RelationshipType::ParentChild, None).await?;
+    // etc.
+    
+    println!("📊 Benefits of hierarchy:");
+    println!("   • Tagging 'Quarterly Report' with 'Business Documents' automatically inherits 'Documents'");
+    println!("   • Searching 'Technology' finds all descendant content (React components, etc.)");
+    println!("   • Emergent patterns reveal organizational connections");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_context_resolution() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("5. Context Resolution (Intelligent Disambiguation)");
+    println!("--------------------------------------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Simulate context resolution scenario
+    println!("🤔 Scenario: User types 'Phoenix' while working with geographic data");
+    println!();
+    
+    // Context tags that user already has on this file
+    let arizona_tag = SemanticTag::new("Arizona".to_string(), device_id);
+    let usa_tag = SemanticTag::new("USA".to_string(), device_id);
+    let context_tags = vec![arizona_tag, usa_tag];
+    
+    println!("📍 Context tags already present: Arizona, USA");
+    println!("🎯 System would resolve 'Phoenix' to 'Geography::Phoenix' (city)");
+    println!("   rather than 'Mythology::Phoenix' (mythical bird)");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🧠 Resolution factors:");
+    println!("   • Namespace compatibility (Geography matches Arizona/USA)");
+    println!("   • Usage patterns (Phoenix often used with Arizona)");
+    println!("   • Hierarchical relationships (Phoenix is a US city)");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_ai_tagging() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("6. AI-Powered Tagging");
+    println!("---------------------");
+    
+    let device_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let tag_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Simulate AI analyzing an image and applying tags
+    let mut ai_tag_app = TagApplication::ai_applied(tag_id, 0.92, device_id);
+    ai_tag_app.applied_context = Some("image_analysis".to_string());
+    ai_tag_app.set_instance_attribute("detected_objects".to_string(), vec!["dog", "beach", "sunset"]).unwrap();
+    ai_tag_app.set_instance_attribute("model_version".to_string(), "v2.1").unwrap();
+    
+    println!("🤖 AI analyzed vacation photo and applied tag:");
+    println!("   Confidence: {:.1}%", ai_tag_app.confidence * 100.0);
+    println!("   Context: {}", ai_tag_app.applied_context.as_ref().unwrap());
+    println!("   Detected objects: {:?}", ai_tag_app.get_attribute::<Vec<String>>("detected_objects").unwrap());
+    println!("   High confidence: {}", ai_tag_app.is_high_confidence());
+    println!();
+    
+    // User can review and modify AI suggestions
+    println!("👤 User can:");
+    println!("   • Accept AI tags automatically (high confidence)");
+    println!("   • Review low confidence tags before accepting");
+    println!("   • Add additional context-specific tags");
+    println!("   • Correct AI mistakes to improve future suggestions");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_conflict_resolution() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("7. Union Merge Conflict Resolution (Sync)");
+    println!("-----------------------------------------");
+    
+    let device_id_a = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let device_id_b = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let vacation_tag_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    let family_tag_id = Uuid::new_v4();
+    
+    // Simulate sync conflict: same photo tagged differently on two devices
+    let local_apps = vec![
+        TagApplication::user_applied(vacation_tag_id, device_id_a)
+    ];
+    
+    let remote_apps = vec![
+        TagApplication::user_applied(family_tag_id, device_id_b)
+    ];
+    
+    println!("⚡ Sync conflict scenario:");
+    println!("   Device A tagged photo: 'vacation'");
+    println!("   Device B tagged same photo: 'family'");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🔄 Union merge resolution:");
+    println!("   ✅ Result: Photo tagged with both 'vacation' AND 'family'");
+    println!("   📝 User notification: 'Combined tags for sunset.jpg from multiple devices'");
+    println!("   🔍 User can review and modify if needed");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🎯 Conflict resolution benefits:");
+    println!("   • No data loss - all user intent preserved");
+    println!("   • Additive approach - tags complement each other");
+    println!("   • Transparent process - user knows what happened");
+    println!("   • Reviewable - user can undo if incorrect");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+async fn demo_organizational_patterns() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("8. Emergent Organizational Patterns");
+    println!("-----------------------------------");
+    
+    println!("🔍 Pattern Discovery Examples:");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("📊 Frequent Co-occurrence:");
+    println!("   System notices 'Tax' and '2024' often used together");
+    println!("   → Suggests creating 'Tax Documents 2024' organizational tag");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🌳 Hierarchical Suggestions:");
+    println!("   Files tagged 'JavaScript' also often have 'React'");
+    println!("   → Suggests React as child of JavaScript in hierarchy");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🎨 Visual Hierarchies:");
+    println!("   Tags marked as 'organizational anchors' create visual structure:");
+    println!("   📁 Projects (organizational anchor)");
+    println!("   ├── 🌐 Website Redesign");
+    println!("   ├── 📱 Mobile App");
+    println!("   └── 📊 Analytics Dashboard");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🔒 Privacy Controls:");
+    println!("   'Personal' privacy tag hides content from standard searches");
+    println!("   'Archive' tag available via direct query but hidden from UI");
+    println!("   'Hidden' tag completely invisible except to admin users");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("⚡ Compositional Attributes:");
+    println!("   'Technical Document' WITH 'Confidential' AND '2024 Q3'");
+    println!("   → Creates dynamic queries combining multiple tag properties");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+#[allow(dead_code)]
+async fn demo_advanced_features() -> Result<()> {
+    println!("9. Advanced Features Summary");
+    println!("---------------------------");
+    
+    println!("🎯 What makes this semantic tagging special:");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🏗️  Graph-Based Architecture:");
+    println!("   • DAG structure with closure table for O(1) hierarchy queries");
+    println!("   • Multiple inheritance paths supported");
+    println!("   • Relationship strengths for nuanced connections");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🌍 Unicode-Native & International:");
+    println!("   • Full support for any language/script");
+    println!("   • Polymorphic naming across cultural contexts");
+    println!("   • Namespace-based disambiguation");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🤝 Sync-Friendly:");
+    println!("   • Union merge prevents data loss");
+    println!("   • Conflict-free replication for tag assignments");
+    println!("   • Audit trail for all tag operations");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("🧠 AI-Enhanced but User-Controlled:");
+    println!("   • AI suggestions with confidence scoring");
+    println!("   • User review and correction improves future AI");
+    println!("   • Privacy-first: local models supported");
+    println!();
+    
+    println!("⚡ Enterprise-Grade Features:");
+    println!("   • RBAC integration ready");
+    println!("   • Audit logging and compliance");
+    println!("   • Compositional attribute system");
+    println!("   • Full-text search across all variants");
+    println!();
+    
+    Ok(())
+}