During November 2025, Carlos contributed to the block/goose repository by addressing a reliability issue in the node setup process. He implemented a targeted fix in Bash, updating node-setup-common.sh to resolve cleanup marker file paths using the HOME environment variable. This approach ensured consistent handling of marker files across various Linux distributions, including Fedora, and reduced onboarding friction for new users. Carlos applied his skills in shell scripting and system administration to validate the solution’s cross-distro correctness, preventing path resolution failures. The work demonstrated careful attention to environment-specific details and improved the robustness of the onboarding experience for the project.