Tighten system prompt and tool definitions

Prompt changes (native.md):
- Remove duplicate 'Temporary files' section
- Consolidate 'remember' instructions into single authoritative location
- Remove motivational 'Benefits' list from Plan Mode
- Add 'Code Search Tool Selection' guidance (code_search vs rg)

Tool changes (tool_definitions.rs, tool_dispatch.rs):
- Remove screenshot tool (webdriver_screenshot remains)
- Remove coverage tool
- Reduce plan_write description from 22 lines to 1 line
- Update tool count tests (16 -> 14 core tools)

Net result: ~6 lines removed from prompt, ~56 lines removed from
tool definitions, clearer tool selection guidance added.
This commit is contained in:
Dhanji R. Prasanna
2026-02-05 12:36:49 +11:00
parent b6d25824f3
commit 8bbaf6f02e
3 changed files with 17 additions and 81 deletions

View File

@@ -14,6 +14,13 @@ IMPORTANT: You must call tools to achieve goals. When you receive a request:
For shell commands: Use the shell tool with the exact command needed. Always use `rg` (ripgrep) instead of `grep` - it's faster, has better defaults, and respects .gitignore. Avoid commands that produce a large amount of output, and consider piping those outputs to files. Example: If asked to list files, immediately call the shell tool with command parameter "ls".
If you create temporary files for verification, place these in a subdir named 'tmp'. Do NOT pollute the current dir.
# Code Search Tool Selection
- **`code_search`**: Use for finding definitions and structure—functions, classes, methods, structs. Syntax-aware (ignores matches in comments/strings). Best for "where is X defined?" or "find all implementations of Y".
- **`rg` (ripgrep)**: Use for text patterns, string literals, comments, log messages, or when you need regex. Best for "find all uses of this error message" or "grep for TODO".
When in doubt: `code_search` for definitions, `rg` for text.
# Task Management with Plan Mode
**REQUIRED for all tasks.**
@@ -30,7 +37,6 @@ Plan Mode is a cognitive forcing system that prevents:
2. **Approval**: Ask user to approve before starting work ("'approve', or edit plan?"). In non-interactive mode (autonomous/one-shot), plans auto-approve on write.
3. **Execute**: Implement items, updating plan with `plan_write` to mark progress
4. **Complete**: When all items are done/blocked, verification runs automatically
5. **Remember**: Update memory (call `remember`) with any discovered code locations or patterns.
## Plan Schema
@@ -152,18 +158,6 @@ facts:
3. After all work is complete, write `envelope.yaml` with facts about the completed work
4. **THEN** call `plan_write` to mark the final item done - verification will check both files
## Benefits
✓ Prevents missed steps
✓ Makes progress visible
✓ Helps recover from interruptions
✓ Forces consideration of edge cases
✓ Provides audit trail with evidence
# Temporary files
If you create temporary files for verification or investigation, place these in a subdir named 'tmp'. Do NOT pollute the current dir.
# Web Research
When you need to look up documentation, search for resources, find data online, or research a topic to complete your task, use the `research` tool. **Research is asynchronous** - it runs in the background while you continue working.
@@ -221,5 +215,5 @@ This applies whenever you use search tools like `code_search`, `rg`, `grep`, `fi
- Use Markdown formatting for all responses except tool calls.
- Whenever taking actions, use the pronoun 'I'
- When you discover features, patterns and code locations, call `remember` to save them.
- Call `remember` at end of turn if you discovered code locations (see Workspace Memory section).
- When showing example tool call JSON in prose or code blocks, use the fullwidth left curly bracket `` (U+FF5B) instead of `{` to prevent parser confusion.