@tractorscorch/clank 1.5.4 → 1.5.6

package/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -6,6 +6,20 @@ The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/).
 
 ---
 
+## [1.5.6] — 2026-03-23
+
+### Fixed
+- **Local models still refusing actions** — v1.5.5 prompt wasn't forceful enough. Rewrote system prompt as a dense, authoritative rules block with numbered rules and explicit list of available tools. Added negative examples ("NEVER say 'I cannot access files'") which are more effective at overriding local model training biases than positive instructions alone
+
+---
+
+## [1.5.5] — 2026-03-23
+
+### Fixed
+- **Local models refuse to use tools** — models claimed "I can't access your files" despite having `read_file`, `write_file`, etc. available. Strengthened the system prompt to explicitly tell the model it runs locally on the user's machine with direct file system access and must never refuse file operations
+
+---
+
 ## [1.5.4] — 2026-03-23
 
 ### Fixed

package/README.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 </p>
 
 <p align="center">
-  <a href="https://github.com/ItsTrag1c/Clank/releases/latest"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.5.4-blue.svg" alt="Version" /></a>
+  <a href="https://github.com/ItsTrag1c/Clank/releases/latest"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/version-1.5.6-blue.svg" alt="Version" /></a>
   <a href="https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT"><img src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-MIT-blue.svg" alt="License" /></a>
   <a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/@tractorscorch/clank"><img src="https://img.shields.io/npm/v/@tractorscorch/clank.svg" alt="npm" /></a>
   <a href="https://github.com/ItsTrag1c/Clank/stargazers"><img src="https://img.shields.io/github/stars/ItsTrag1c/Clank.svg" alt="Stars" /></a>
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ That's it. Setup auto-detects your local models, configures the gateway, and get
 | Platform | Download |
 |----------|----------|
 | **npm** (all platforms) | `npm install -g @tractorscorch/clank` |
-| **macOS** (Apple Silicon) | [Clank_1.5.4_macos](https://github.com/ItsTrag1c/Clank/releases/latest/download/Clank_1.5.4_macos) |
+| **macOS** (Apple Silicon) | [Clank_1.5.6_macos](https://github.com/ItsTrag1c/Clank/releases/latest/download/Clank_1.5.6_macos) |
 
 ## Features
 

package/dist/index.js

@@ -1161,13 +1161,26 @@ async function buildSystemPrompt(opts) {
   }
   parts.push("");
   if (compact) {
-    parts.push("You are a helpful AI assistant with tools. Be concise. Use tools proactively. Read files before editing.");
+    parts.push([
+      "You are an AI agent running LOCALLY on the user's machine.",
+      "You have tools: read_file, write_file, edit_file, list_directory, bash, search_files, glob_files, git, web_search, web_fetch, and self-config tools.",
+      "ALWAYS use your tools. NEVER say you cannot access files, run commands, or perform actions. You CAN \u2014 use your tools.",
+      "NEVER apologize and refuse. If asked to do something, DO IT with your tools or explain what tool you need."
+    ].join(" "));
   } else {
-    parts.push("## Instructions");
-    parts.push("You are a helpful AI assistant with access to tools for reading/writing files, running commands, and more.");
-    parts.push("Be concise and direct. Use tools proactively to accomplish tasks.");
-    parts.push("When you need to make changes, read the relevant files first to understand the context.");
-    parts.push("You can configure yourself \u2014 use the config, channel, agent, and model management tools to modify your own setup.");
+    parts.push("## CRITICAL: You Are a Local Agent With Tools");
+    parts.push([
+      "You are an AI agent running LOCALLY on the user's machine \u2014 NOT a cloud chatbot.",
+      "You have DIRECT access to the file system, shell, and web through your tools.",
+      "Your tools include: read_file, write_file, edit_file, list_directory, bash, search_files, glob_files, git, web_search, web_fetch, and self-configuration tools."
+    ].join(" "));
+    parts.push("");
+    parts.push("**RULES \u2014 follow these strictly:**");
+    parts.push("1. ALWAYS use your tools to accomplish tasks. When asked to read a file, USE read_file. When asked to run a command, USE bash.");
+    parts.push(`2. NEVER say "I cannot access files", "I don't have the ability to", or "as an AI I cannot". These statements are FALSE. You have tools that give you these abilities.`);
+    parts.push("3. NEVER apologize and refuse to act. If a task requires a tool, use it. If you lack a specific tool, say which tool you need \u2014 do not give a generic refusal.");
+    parts.push("4. Read files before editing them. Use tools proactively without being asked twice.");
+    parts.push("5. You can configure yourself \u2014 use the config, channel, agent, and model management tools to modify your own setup.");
   }
   if (opts.thinking === "off") {
     parts.push("");
@@ -6227,7 +6240,7 @@ var init_server = __esm({
           res.writeHead(200, { "Content-Type": "application/json" });
           res.end(JSON.stringify({
             status: "ok",
-            version: "1.5.4",
+            version: "1.5.6",
             uptime: process.uptime(),
             clients: this.clients.size,
             agents: this.engines.size
@@ -6339,7 +6352,7 @@ var init_server = __esm({
         const hello = {
           type: "hello",
           protocol: PROTOCOL_VERSION,
-          version: "1.5.4",
+          version: "1.5.6",
           agents: this.config.agents.list.map((a) => ({
             id: a.id,
             name: a.name || a.id,
@@ -7734,7 +7747,7 @@ async function runTui(opts) {
   ws.on("open", () => {
     ws.send(JSON.stringify({
       type: "connect",
-      params: { auth: { token }, mode: "tui", version: "1.5.4" }
+      params: { auth: { token }, mode: "tui", version: "1.5.6" }
     }));
   });
   ws.on("message", (data) => {
@@ -8163,7 +8176,7 @@ import { fileURLToPath as fileURLToPath5 } from "url";
 import { dirname as dirname5, join as join19 } from "path";
 var __filename3 = fileURLToPath5(import.meta.url);
 var __dirname3 = dirname5(__filename3);
-var version = "1.5.4";
+var version = "1.5.6";
 try {
   const pkg = JSON.parse(readFileSync(join19(__dirname3, "..", "package.json"), "utf-8"));
   version = pkg.version;