diff --git a/.console/log.md b/.console/log.md
index 5eaf2d10..7c95935f 100644
--- a/.console/log.md
+++ b/.console/log.md
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
 # Log
 
+## 2026-05-21 — Mark tools/loop/controller.py executable
+
+Mode change 100644 → 100755. Matches vf.sh controller.
+
 ## 2026-05-21 — Add loop-log to operations-center.sh
 
 Added loop-log subcommand (tail -f loop_controller.log). Mirrors vf.sh loop-log.
diff --git a/tools/loop/controller.py b/tools/loop/controller.py
old mode 100644
new mode 100755