@vellumai/assistant 0.4.19 → 0.4.21

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@@ -1,21 +1,24 @@
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- import { copyFileSync,existsSync, readFileSync } from 'node:fs';
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- import { join } from 'node:path';
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-
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- import type { ResponseTier } from '../daemon/response-tier.js';
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- import { listCredentialMetadata } from '../tools/credentials/metadata-store.js';
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- import { resolveBundledDir } from '../util/bundled-asset.js';
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- import { getLogger } from '../util/logger.js';
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- import { getWorkspaceDir, getWorkspacePromptPath, isMacOS } from '../util/platform.js';
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- import { isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled } from './assistant-feature-flags.js';
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- import { getBaseDataDir, getIsContainerized } from './env-registry.js';
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- import { getConfig } from './loader.js';
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- import { skillFlagKey } from './skill-state.js';
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- import { loadSkillCatalog, type SkillSummary } from './skills.js';
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- import { resolveUserPronouns, resolveUserReference } from './user-reference.js';
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-
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- const log = getLogger('system-prompt');
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-
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- const PROMPT_FILES = ['SOUL.md', 'IDENTITY.md', 'USER.md'] as const;
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+ import { copyFileSync, existsSync, readFileSync } from "node:fs";
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+ import { join } from "node:path";
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+
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+ import { listCredentialMetadata } from "../tools/credentials/metadata-store.js";
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+ import { resolveBundledDir } from "../util/bundled-asset.js";
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+ import { getLogger } from "../util/logger.js";
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+ import {
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+ getWorkspaceDir,
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+ getWorkspacePromptPath,
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+ isMacOS,
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+ } from "../util/platform.js";
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+ import { isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled } from "./assistant-feature-flags.js";
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+ import { getBaseDataDir, getIsContainerized } from "./env-registry.js";
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+ import { getConfig } from "./loader.js";
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+ import { skillFlagKey } from "./skill-state.js";
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+ import { loadSkillCatalog, type SkillSummary } from "./skills.js";
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+ import { resolveUserPronouns, resolveUserReference } from "./user-reference.js";
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+
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+ const log = getLogger("system-prompt");
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+
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+ const PROMPT_FILES = ["SOUL.md", "IDENTITY.md", "USER.md"] as const;
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  /**
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  * Copy template prompt files into the data directory if they don't already exist.
@@ -27,7 +30,11 @@ const PROMPT_FILES = ['SOUL.md', 'IDENTITY.md', 'USER.md'] as const;
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  * signal that onboarding is complete.
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  */
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  export function ensurePromptFiles(): void {
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- const templatesDir = resolveBundledDir(import.meta.dirname ?? __dirname, 'templates', 'templates');
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+ const templatesDir = resolveBundledDir(
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+ import.meta.dirname ?? __dirname,
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+ "templates",
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+ "templates",
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+ );
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  // Track whether this is a fresh workspace (no core prompt files exist yet).
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  const isFirstRun = PROMPT_FILES.every(
@@ -41,29 +48,35 @@ export function ensurePromptFiles(): void {
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  const src = join(templatesDir, file);
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  try {
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  if (!existsSync(src)) {
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- log.warn({ src }, 'Prompt template not found, skipping');
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+ log.warn({ src }, "Prompt template not found, skipping");
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  continue;
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  }
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  copyFileSync(src, dest);
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- log.info({ file, dest }, 'Created prompt file from template');
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+ log.info({ file, dest }, "Created prompt file from template");
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  } catch (err) {
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- log.warn({ err, file }, 'Failed to create prompt file from template');
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+ log.warn({ err, file }, "Failed to create prompt file from template");
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  }
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  }
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  // Only seed BOOTSTRAP.md on a truly fresh install so that deleting it
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  // reliably signals onboarding completion across daemon restarts.
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  if (isFirstRun) {
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- const bootstrapDest = getWorkspacePromptPath('BOOTSTRAP.md');
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+ const bootstrapDest = getWorkspacePromptPath("BOOTSTRAP.md");
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  if (!existsSync(bootstrapDest)) {
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- const bootstrapSrc = join(templatesDir, 'BOOTSTRAP.md');
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+ const bootstrapSrc = join(templatesDir, "BOOTSTRAP.md");
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  try {
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  if (existsSync(bootstrapSrc)) {
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  copyFileSync(bootstrapSrc, bootstrapDest);
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- log.info({ file: 'BOOTSTRAP.md', dest: bootstrapDest }, 'Created BOOTSTRAP.md for first-run onboarding');
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+ log.info(
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+ { file: "BOOTSTRAP.md", dest: bootstrapDest },
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+ "Created BOOTSTRAP.md for first-run onboarding",
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+ );
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  }
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  } catch (err) {
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- log.warn({ err, file: 'BOOTSTRAP.md' }, 'Failed to create BOOTSTRAP.md from template');
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+ log.warn(
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+ { err, file: "BOOTSTRAP.md" },
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+ "Failed to create BOOTSTRAP.md from template",
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+ );
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  }
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  }
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  }
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  * signalling the first-run ritual is complete.
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  */
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  export function isOnboardingComplete(): boolean {
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- const bootstrapPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('BOOTSTRAP.md');
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+ const bootstrapPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("BOOTSTRAP.md");
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  return !existsSync(bootstrapPath);
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  }
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@@ -88,13 +101,13 @@ export function isOnboardingComplete(): boolean {
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  * 3. If BOOTSTRAP.md exists, append first-run ritual instructions
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  * 4. Append skills catalog from ~/.vellum/workspace/skills
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  */
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- export function buildSystemPrompt(tier: ResponseTier = 'high'): string {
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- const soulPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('SOUL.md');
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- const identityPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('IDENTITY.md');
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- const userPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('USER.md');
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- const bootstrapPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('BOOTSTRAP.md');
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+ export function buildSystemPrompt(): string {
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+ const soulPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("SOUL.md");
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+ const identityPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("IDENTITY.md");
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+ const userPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("USER.md");
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+ const bootstrapPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("BOOTSTRAP.md");
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- const updatesPath = getWorkspacePromptPath('UPDATES.md');
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+ const updatesPath = getWorkspacePromptPath("UPDATES.md");
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  const soul = readPromptFile(soulPath);
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  const identity = readPromptFile(identityPath);
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  const bootstrap = readPromptFile(bootstrapPath);
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  const updates = readPromptFile(updatesPath);
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- // ── Core sections (all tiers) ──
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+ // ── Core sections ──
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  const parts: string[] = [];
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  if (identity) parts.push(identity);
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  if (soul) parts.push(soul);
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  if (user) parts.push(user);
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  if (bootstrap) {
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  parts.push(
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- '# First-Run Ritual\n\n'
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- + 'BOOTSTRAP.md is present — this is your first conversation. Follow its instructions.\n\n'
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- + bootstrap,
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+ "# First-Run Ritual\n\n" +
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+ "BOOTSTRAP.md is present — this is your first conversation. Follow its instructions.\n\n" +
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+ bootstrap,
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  );
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  }
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  if (updates) {
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- parts.push([
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- '## Recent Updates',
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- '',
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- updates,
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- '',
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- '### Update Handling',
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- '',
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- 'Use your judgment to decide when and how to surface updates to the user:',
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- '- Inform the user about updates that are relevant to what they are doing or asking about.',
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- '- Apply assistant-relevant changes (e.g., new tools, behavior adjustments) without forced announcement.',
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- '- Do not interrupt the user with updates unprompted weave them naturally into conversation when relevant.',
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- '- When you are satisfied all updates have been actioned or communicated, delete `UPDATES.md` to signal completion.',
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- ].join('\n'));
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+ parts.push(
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+ [
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+ "## Recent Updates",
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+ "",
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+ updates,
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+ "",
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+ "### Update Handling",
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+ "",
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+ "Use your judgment to decide when and how to surface updates to the user:",
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+ "- Inform the user about updates that are relevant to what they are doing or asking about.",
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+ "- Apply assistant-relevant changes (e.g., new tools, behavior adjustments) without forced announcement.",
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+ "- Do not interrupt the user with updates unprompted weave them naturally into conversation when relevant.",
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+ "- When you are satisfied all updates have been actioned or communicated, delete `UPDATES.md` to signal completion.",
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+ ].join("\n"),
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+ );
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  }
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  if (getIsContainerized()) parts.push(buildContainerizedSection());
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  parts.push(buildConfigSection());
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  parts.push(buildPostToolResponseSection());
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  parts.push(buildExternalCommsIdentitySection());
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  parts.push(buildChannelAwarenessSection());
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- // ── Extended sections (medium + high) ──
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- if (tier !== 'low') {
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- const config = getConfig();
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- parts.push(buildToolPermissionSection());
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- parts.push(buildTaskScheduleReminderRoutingSection());
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- if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled('feature_flags.guardian-verify-setup.enabled', config)) {
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- parts.push(buildGuardianVerificationRoutingSection());
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- }
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- parts.push(buildAttachmentSection());
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- parts.push(buildInChatConfigurationSection());
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- parts.push(buildVoiceSetupRoutingSection());
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- parts.push(buildPhoneCallsRoutingSection());
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- parts.push(buildChannelCommandIntentSection());
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- }
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-
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- // ── Full sections (high only) ──
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- if (tier === 'high') {
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- if (!isOnboardingComplete()) {
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- parts.push(buildStarterTaskPlaybookSection());
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- }
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- parts.push(buildSystemPermissionSection());
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- parts.push(buildSwarmGuidanceSection());
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- parts.push(buildAccessPreferenceSection());
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- parts.push(buildIntegrationSection());
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- parts.push(buildMemoryPersistenceSection());
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- parts.push(buildWorkspaceReflectionSection());
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- parts.push(buildLearningMemorySection());
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+ const config = getConfig();
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+ parts.push(buildToolPermissionSection());
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+ parts.push(buildTaskScheduleReminderRoutingSection());
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+ if (
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+ isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled(
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+ "feature_flags.guardian-verify-setup.enabled",
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+ config,
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+ )
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+ ) {
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+ parts.push(buildGuardianVerificationRoutingSection());
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  }
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- // Skills catalog: include for medium+high, skip for low
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- if (tier !== 'low') {
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- return appendSkillsCatalog(parts.join('\n\n'));
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+ parts.push(buildAttachmentSection());
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+ parts.push(buildInChatConfigurationSection());
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+ parts.push(buildVoiceSetupRoutingSection());
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+ parts.push(buildPhoneCallsRoutingSection());
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+ parts.push(buildChannelCommandIntentSection());
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+
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+ if (!isOnboardingComplete()) {
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+ parts.push(buildStarterTaskPlaybookSection());
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  }
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- return parts.join('\n\n');
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+ parts.push(buildSystemPermissionSection());
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+ parts.push(buildSwarmGuidanceSection());
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+ parts.push(buildAccessPreferenceSection());
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+ parts.push(buildIntegrationSection());
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+ parts.push(buildMemoryPersistenceSection());
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+ parts.push(buildWorkspaceReflectionSection());
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+ parts.push(buildLearningMemorySection());
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+
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+ return appendSkillsCatalog(parts.join("\n\n"));
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  }
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  function buildTaskScheduleReminderRoutingSection(): string {
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  return [
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- '## Tool Routing: Tasks vs Schedules vs Reminders vs Notifications',
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- '',
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+ "## Tool Routing: Tasks vs Schedules vs Reminders vs Notifications",
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+ "",
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- '',
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- '| Tool | Purpose |',
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- '|------|---------|',
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+ "",
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+ "| Tool | Purpose |",
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+ "|------|---------|",
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  '| `schedule_create` | Recurring automation on cron/RRULE ("every day at 9am", "weekly on Mondays") |',
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  '| `reminder_create` | One-shot future alert ("remind me at 3pm", "remind me in 5 minutes") |',
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- '| `send_notification` | **Immediate-only** — fires instantly, NO delay capability |',
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- '### Quick routing rules',
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- '- Recurring pattern → `schedule_create`',
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- '- No time, track as work → `task_list_add`',
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- '- Remove task → `task_list_remove` (NOT `task_list_update`)',
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+ "| `send_notification` | **Immediate-only** — fires instantly, NO delay capability |",
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+ "",
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+ "### Critical: `send_notification` is immediate-only",
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+ "NEVER use `send_notification` for future-time requests — it fires NOW. Use `reminder_create` for any delayed alert.",
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+ "### Quick routing rules",
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+ "- Future time, one-shot → `reminder_create`",
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+ "- Recurring pattern → `schedule_create`",
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+ "- No time, track as work → `task_list_add`",
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+ "- Instant alert → `send_notification`",
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+ "- Modify existing task → `task_list_update` (NOT `task_list_add`)",
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+ "- Remove task → `task_list_remove` (NOT `task_list_update`)",
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+ "### Entity type routing: work items vs task templates",
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+ "- **Work items** (task queue) — task_list_add, task_list_show, task_list_update, task_list_remove",
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+ "- **Task templates** (reusable definitions) — task_save, task_list, task_run, task_delete",
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+ "",
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+ "",
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- ' - Apply the color to the Home Base dashboard using `app_file_edit` to update the theme styles in the Home Base HTML with the chosen accent color.',
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- '6. If the user declines or wants to skip, set `make_it_yours` to `deferred_to_dashboard` in USER.md and move on.',
291
- '',
292
- '### Playbook: research_topic',
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- 'Goal: Research a topic the user is interested in and summarise findings.',
294
- '',
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+ " - Update the `## Onboarding Tasks` section: set `make_it_yours` to `done`.",
298
+ " - Apply the color to the Home Base dashboard using `app_file_edit` to update the theme styles in the Home Base HTML with the chosen accent color.",
299
+ "6. If the user declines or wants to skip, set `make_it_yours` to `deferred_to_dashboard` in USER.md and move on.",
300
+ "",
301
+ "### Playbook: research_topic",
302
+ "Goal: Research a topic the user is interested in and summarise findings.",
303
+ "",
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  '1. Ask the user what topic they\'d like researched. Be specific: "What would you like me to look into?"',
296
- '2. Once given a topic, use available tools (web search, browser, etc.) to gather information.',
297
- '3. Synthesise the findings into a clear, well-structured summary.',
298
- '4. Update the `## Onboarding Tasks` section in USER.md: set `research_topic` to `done`.',
299
- '',
300
- '### Playbook: research_to_ui',
301
- 'Goal: Transform research (from a prior research_topic task or current conversation context) into a visual webpage or interactive UI.',
302
- '',
303
- '1. Check the conversation history for prior research content. If none exists, ask the user what content they\'d like visualised.',
304
- '2. Synthesise the research into a polished, interactive HTML page using `app_create`.',
305
- '3. Follow all Dynamic UI quality standards (anti-AI-slop rules, design tokens, hover states, etc.).',
306
- '4. Update the `## Onboarding Tasks` section in USER.md: set `research_to_ui` to `done`.',
307
- '',
308
- '### General rules for all starter tasks',
309
- '- Update the relevant task status in the `## Onboarding Tasks` section of USER.md as you progress (`in_progress` when starting, `done` when complete).',
310
- '- Respect trust gating: do NOT ask for elevated permissions during any starter task flow. These are introductory experiences.',
311
- '- Keep responses concise and action-oriented. Avoid lengthy explanations of what you\'re about to do.',
312
- '- If the user deviates from the flow, adapt gracefully. Complete the task if possible, or mark it as `deferred_to_dashboard`.',
313
- ].join('\n');
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+ "2. Once given a topic, use available tools (web search, browser, etc.) to gather information.",
306
+ "3. Synthesise the findings into a clear, well-structured summary.",
307
+ "4. Update the `## Onboarding Tasks` section in USER.md: set `research_topic` to `done`.",
308
+ "",
309
+ "### Playbook: research_to_ui",
310
+ "Goal: Transform research (from a prior research_topic task or current conversation context) into a visual webpage or interactive UI.",
311
+ "",
312
+ "1. Check the conversation history for prior research content. If none exists, ask the user what content they'd like visualised.",
313
+ "2. Synthesise the research into a polished, interactive HTML page using `app_create`.",
314
+ "3. Follow all Dynamic UI quality standards (anti-AI-slop rules, design tokens, hover states, etc.).",
315
+ "4. Update the `## Onboarding Tasks` section in USER.md: set `research_to_ui` to `done`.",
316
+ "",
317
+ "### General rules for all starter tasks",
318
+ "- Update the relevant task status in the `## Onboarding Tasks` section of USER.md as you progress (`in_progress` when starting, `done` when complete).",
319
+ "- Respect trust gating: do NOT ask for elevated permissions during any starter task flow. These are introductory experiences.",
320
+ "- Keep responses concise and action-oriented. Avoid lengthy explanations of what you're about to do.",
321
+ "- If the user deviates from the flow, adapt gracefully. Complete the task if possible, or mark it as `deferred_to_dashboard`.",
322
+ ].join("\n");
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  }
315
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316
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  function buildInChatConfigurationSection(): string {
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  return [
318
- '## In-Chat Configuration',
319
- '',
320
- 'When the user needs to configure a value (API keys, OAuth credentials, webhook URLs, or any setting that can be changed from the Settings page), **always collect it conversationally in the chat first** rather than directing them to the Settings page.',
321
- '',
322
- '**How to collect credentials and secrets:**',
327
+ "## In-Chat Configuration",
328
+ "",
329
+ "When the user needs to configure a value (API keys, OAuth credentials, webhook URLs, or any setting that can be changed from the Settings page), **always collect it conversationally in the chat first** rather than directing them to the Settings page.",
330
+ "",
331
+ "**How to collect credentials and secrets:**",
323
332
  '- Use `credential_store` with `action: "prompt"` to present a secure input field. The value never appears in the conversation.',
324
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  '- For OAuth flows, use `credential_store` with `action: "oauth2_connect"` to handle the authorization in-browser. Some services (e.g. Twitter/X) define their own auth flow via dedicated skill instructions — check the service\'s skill documentation for provider-specific setup steps.',
325
- '- For non-secret config values (e.g. a public URL, a webhook URL), ask the user directly in the conversation and use the appropriate IPC or config tool to persist the value.',
326
- '',
334
+ "- For non-secret config values (e.g. a public URL, a webhook URL), ask the user directly in the conversation and use the appropriate IPC or config tool to persist the value.",
335
+ "",
327
336
  '**After saving a value**, confirm success with a message like: "Great, saved! You can always update this from the Settings page."',
328
- '',
329
- '**Never tell the user to go to Settings to enter a value.** The Settings page is for reviewing and updating existing configuration, not for initial setup. Always prefer the in-chat flow for first-time configuration.',
330
- '',
331
- '### Avatar Customisation',
332
- '',
337
+ "",
338
+ "**Never tell the user to go to Settings to enter a value.** The Settings page is for reviewing and updating existing configuration, not for initial setup. Always prefer the in-chat flow for first-time configuration.",
339
+ "",
340
+ "### Avatar Customisation",
341
+ "",
333
342
  'You can change your avatar appearance using the `set_avatar` tool. When the user asks to change, update, or customise your avatar, use `set_avatar` with a `description` parameter describing the desired appearance (e.g. "a friendly purple cat with green eyes wearing a tiny hat"). The tool generates an avatar image via Gemini and updates all connected clients automatically. Requires a Gemini API key (the same one used for image generation).',
334
- '',
335
- '**After generating a new avatar**, always update the `## Avatar` section in `IDENTITY.md` with a brief description of the current avatar appearance. This ensures you remember what you look like across sessions. Example:',
336
- '```',
337
- '## Avatar',
338
- 'A friendly purple cat with green eyes wearing a tiny hat',
339
- '```',
340
- ].join('\n');
343
+ "",
344
+ "**After generating a new avatar**, always update the `## Avatar` section in `IDENTITY.md` with a brief description of the current avatar appearance. This ensures you remember what you look like across sessions. Example:",
345
+ "```",
346
+ "## Avatar",
347
+ "A friendly purple cat with green eyes wearing a tiny hat",
348
+ "```",
349
+ ].join("\n");
341
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  }
342
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343
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  export function buildVoiceSetupRoutingSection(): string {
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  return [
345
- '## Routing: Voice Setup & Troubleshooting',
346
- '',
347
- 'Voice features include push-to-talk (PTT), wake word detection, and text-to-speech.',
348
- '',
349
- '### Quick changes — use `voice_config_update` directly',
354
+ "## Routing: Voice Setup & Troubleshooting",
355
+ "",
356
+ "Voice features include push-to-talk (PTT), wake word detection, and text-to-speech.",
357
+ "",
358
+ "### Quick changes — use `voice_config_update` directly",
350
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  '- "Change my PTT key to ctrl" — call `voice_config_update` with `setting: "activation_key"`',
351
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  '- "Enable wake word" — call `voice_config_update` with `setting: "wake_word_enabled"`, `value: true`',
352
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  '- "Set my wake word to jarvis" — call `voice_config_update` with `setting: "wake_word_keyword"`',
353
362
  '- "Set wake word timeout to 30 seconds" — call `voice_config_update` with `setting: "wake_word_timeout"`',
354
- '',
355
- 'For simple setting changes, use the tool directly without loading the voice-setup skill.',
356
- '',
357
- '### Guided setup or troubleshooting — load the voice-setup skill',
363
+ "",
364
+ "For simple setting changes, use the tool directly without loading the voice-setup skill.",
365
+ "",
366
+ "### Guided setup or troubleshooting — load the voice-setup skill",
358
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  'Load with: `skill_load` using `skill: "voice-setup"`',
359
- '',
360
- '**Trigger phrases:**',
368
+ "",
369
+ "**Trigger phrases:**",
361
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  '- "Help me set up voice"',
362
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  '- "Set up push-to-talk"',
363
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  '- "Configure voice / PTT / wake word"',
@@ -366,346 +375,352 @@ export function buildVoiceSetupRoutingSection(): string {
366
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  '- "Wake word not detecting"',
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  '- "Microphone not working"',
368
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  '- "Set up ElevenLabs" / "configure TTS"',
369
- '',
370
- '### Disambiguation',
371
- '- Voice setup (this skill) = **local PTT, wake word, microphone permissions** on the Mac desktop app.',
372
- '- Phone calls skill = **Twilio-powered voice calls** over the phone network. Completely separate.',
378
+ "",
379
+ "### Disambiguation",
380
+ "- Voice setup (this skill) = **local PTT, wake word, microphone permissions** on the Mac desktop app.",
381
+ "- Phone calls skill = **Twilio-powered voice calls** over the phone network. Completely separate.",
373
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  '- If the user says "voice" in the context of phone calls or Twilio, load `phone-calls` instead.',
374
- ].join('\n');
383
+ ].join("\n");
375
384
  }
376
385
 
377
386
  export function buildPhoneCallsRoutingSection(): string {
378
387
  return [
379
- '## Routing: Phone Calls',
380
- '',
381
- 'When the user asks to set up phone calling, place a call, configure Twilio for voice, or anything related to outbound/inbound phone calls, load the **Phone Calls** skill.',
382
- '',
383
- '### Trigger phrases',
388
+ "## Routing: Phone Calls",
389
+ "",
390
+ "When the user asks to set up phone calling, place a call, configure Twilio for voice, or anything related to outbound/inbound phone calls, load the **Phone Calls** skill.",
391
+ "",
392
+ "### Trigger phrases",
384
393
  '- "Set up phone calling" / "enable calls"',
385
394
  '- "Make a call to..." / "call [number/business]"',
386
395
  '- "Configure Twilio" (in context of voice calls, not SMS)',
387
396
  '- "Can you make phone calls?"',
388
397
  '- "Set up my phone number" (for calling, not SMS)',
389
- '',
390
- '### What it does',
391
- 'The skill handles the full phone calling lifecycle:',
392
- '1. Twilio credential setup (delegates to twilio-setup skill)',
393
- '2. Public ingress configuration (delegates to public-ingress skill)',
394
- '3. Enabling the calls feature',
395
- '4. Placing outbound calls and receiving inbound calls',
396
- '5. Voice quality configuration (standard Twilio TTS or ElevenLabs)',
397
- '',
398
+ "",
399
+ "### What it does",
400
+ "The skill handles the full phone calling lifecycle:",
401
+ "1. Twilio credential setup (delegates to twilio-setup skill)",
402
+ "2. Public ingress configuration (delegates to public-ingress skill)",
403
+ "3. Enabling the calls feature",
404
+ "4. Placing outbound calls and receiving inbound calls",
405
+ "5. Voice quality configuration (standard Twilio TTS or ElevenLabs)",
406
+ "",
398
407
  'Load with: `skill_load` using `skill: "phone-calls"`',
399
- '',
400
- '### Exclusivity rules',
401
- '- Do NOT improvise Twilio setup instructions from general knowledge — always load the skill first.',
402
- '- Do NOT confuse with voice-setup (local PTT/wake word/microphone) or guardian-verify-setup (channel verification).',
408
+ "",
409
+ "### Exclusivity rules",
410
+ "- Do NOT improvise Twilio setup instructions from general knowledge — always load the skill first.",
411
+ "- Do NOT confuse with voice-setup (local PTT/wake word/microphone) or guardian-verify-setup (channel verification).",
403
412
  '- If the user says "voice" in the context of phone calls or Twilio, load phone-calls, not voice-setup.',
404
- '- For guardian voice verification specifically, load guardian-verify-setup instead.',
405
- ].join('\n');
413
+ "- For guardian voice verification specifically, load guardian-verify-setup instead.",
414
+ ].join("\n");
406
415
  }
407
416
 
408
417
  function buildToolPermissionSection(): string {
409
418
  return [
410
- '## Tool Permissions',
411
- '',
412
- 'Some tools (host_bash, host_file_write, host_file_edit, host_file_read) require your user\'s approval before they run. When you call one of these tools, your user sees **Allow / Don\'t Allow** buttons in the chat directly below your message.',
413
- '',
414
- '**CRITICAL RULE:** You MUST ALWAYS output a text message BEFORE calling any tool that requires approval. NEVER call a permission-gated tool without preceding text. Your user needs context to decide whether to allow.',
415
- '',
416
- 'Your text should follow this pattern:',
417
- '1. **Acknowledge** the request conversationally.',
419
+ "## Tool Permissions",
420
+ "",
421
+ "Some tools (host_bash, host_file_write, host_file_edit, host_file_read) require your user's approval before they run. When you call one of these tools, your user sees **Allow / Don't Allow** buttons in the chat directly below your message.",
422
+ "",
423
+ "**CRITICAL RULE:** You MUST ALWAYS output a text message BEFORE calling any tool that requires approval. NEVER call a permission-gated tool without preceding text. Your user needs context to decide whether to allow.",
424
+ "",
425
+ "Your text should follow this pattern:",
426
+ "1. **Acknowledge** the request conversationally.",
418
427
  '2. **Explain what you need at a high level** (e.g. "I\'ll need to look through your Downloads folder"). Do NOT include raw terminal commands or backtick code. Keep it non-technical.',
419
- '3. **State safety** in plain language. Is it read-only? Will it change anything?',
420
- '4. **Ask for permission** explicitly at the end.',
421
- '',
422
- 'Style rules:',
428
+ "3. **State safety** in plain language. Is it read-only? Will it change anything?",
429
+ "4. **Ask for permission** explicitly at the end.",
430
+ "",
431
+ "Style rules:",
423
432
  '- NEVER use em dashes (the long dash). Use commas, periods, or "and" instead.',
424
- '- NEVER show raw commands in backticks like `ls -lt ~/Downloads`. Describe the action in plain English.',
425
- '- Keep it conversational, like you\'re talking to a friend.',
426
- '',
433
+ "- NEVER show raw commands in backticks like `ls -lt ~/Downloads`. Describe the action in plain English.",
434
+ "- Keep it conversational, like you're talking to a friend.",
435
+ "",
427
436
  'Good: "To show your recent downloads, I\'ll need to look through your Downloads folder. This is read-only. Can you allow this?"',
428
437
  'Bad: "I\'ll run `ls -lt ~/Desktop/`" (raw command), or calling a tool with no preceding text.',
429
- '',
430
- '### Handling Permission Denials',
431
- '',
438
+ "",
439
+ "### Handling Permission Denials",
440
+ "",
432
441
  'When your user denies a tool permission (clicks "Don\'t Allow"), you will receive an error indicating the denial. Follow these rules:',
433
- '',
434
- '1. **Do NOT immediately retry the tool call.** Retrying without waiting creates another permission prompt, which is annoying and disrespectful of the user\'s decision.',
435
- '2. **Acknowledge the denial.** Tell the user that the action was not performed because they chose not to allow it.',
436
- '3. **Ask before retrying.** Ask if they would like you to try again, or if they would prefer a different approach.',
437
- '4. **Wait for an explicit response.** Only retry the tool call after the user explicitly confirms they want you to try again.',
438
- '5. **Offer alternatives.** If possible, suggest alternative approaches that might not require the denied permission.',
439
- '',
440
- 'Example:',
442
+ "",
443
+ "1. **Do NOT immediately retry the tool call.** Retrying without waiting creates another permission prompt, which is annoying and disrespectful of the user's decision.",
444
+ "2. **Acknowledge the denial.** Tell the user that the action was not performed because they chose not to allow it.",
445
+ "3. **Ask before retrying.** Ask if they would like you to try again, or if they would prefer a different approach.",
446
+ "4. **Wait for an explicit response.** Only retry the tool call after the user explicitly confirms they want you to try again.",
447
+ "5. **Offer alternatives.** If possible, suggest alternative approaches that might not require the denied permission.",
448
+ "",
449
+ "Example:",
441
450
  '- Tool denied → "No problem! I wasn\'t able to access your Downloads folder since you chose not to allow it. Would you like me to try again, or is there another way I can help?"',
442
- '',
443
- '### Always-Available Tools (No Approval Required)',
444
- '',
445
- '- **file_read** on your workspace directory — You can freely read any file under your `.vellum` workspace at any time. Use this proactively to check files, load context, and inform your responses without asking. **Always use `file_read` for workspace files (IDENTITY.md, USER.md, SOUL.md, etc.), never `host_file_read`.**',
446
- '- **web_search** — You can search the web at any time without approval. Use this to look up documentation, current information, or anything you need.',
447
- ].join('\n');
451
+ "",
452
+ "### Always-Available Tools (No Approval Required)",
453
+ "",
454
+ "- **file_read** on your workspace directory — You can freely read any file under your `.vellum` workspace at any time. Use this proactively to check files, load context, and inform your responses without asking. **Always use `file_read` for workspace files (IDENTITY.md, USER.md, SOUL.md, etc.), never `host_file_read`.**",
455
+ "- **web_search** — You can search the web at any time without approval. Use this to look up documentation, current information, or anything you need.",
456
+ ].join("\n");
448
457
  }
449
458
 
450
459
  function buildSystemPermissionSection(): string {
451
460
  return [
452
- '## System Permissions',
453
- '',
461
+ "## System Permissions",
462
+ "",
454
463
  'When a tool execution fails with a permission/access error (e.g. "Operation not permitted", "EACCES", sandbox denial), use `request_system_permission` to ask your user to grant the required macOS permission through System Settings.',
455
- '',
456
- 'Common cases:',
457
- '- Reading files in ~/Documents, ~/Desktop, ~/Downloads → `full_disk_access`',
458
- '- Screen capture / recording → `screen_recording`',
459
- '- Accessibility / UI automation → `accessibility`',
460
- '',
461
- 'Do NOT explain how to open System Settings manually — the tool handles it with a clickable button.',
462
- ].join('\n');
464
+ "",
465
+ "Common cases:",
466
+ "- Reading files in ~/Documents, ~/Desktop, ~/Downloads → `full_disk_access`",
467
+ "- Screen capture / recording → `screen_recording`",
468
+ "- Accessibility / UI automation → `accessibility`",
469
+ "",
470
+ "Do NOT explain how to open System Settings manually — the tool handles it with a clickable button.",
471
+ ].join("\n");
463
472
  }
464
473
 
465
474
  export function buildChannelAwarenessSection(): string {
466
475
  return [
467
- '## Channel Awareness & Trust Gating',
468
- '',
469
- 'Each turn may include a `<channel_capabilities>` block in the user message describing what the current channel supports. Use this to adapt your behaviour:',
470
- '',
471
- '### Channel-specific rules',
472
- '- When `dashboard_capable` is `false`, never reference the dashboard UI, settings panels, dynamic pages, or visual pickers. Present data as formatted text.',
473
- '- When `supports_dynamic_ui` is `false`, do not call `ui_show`, `ui_update`, or `app_create`.',
474
- '- When `supports_voice_input` is `false`, do not ask the user to speak or use their microphone.',
475
- '- Non-dashboard channels should defer dashboard-specific actions. Tell the user they can complete those steps later from the desktop app.',
476
- '',
477
- '### Permission ask trust gating',
478
- '- Do NOT proactively ask for elevated permissions (microphone, computer control, file access) until the trust stage field `firstConversationComplete` in USER.md is `true`.',
479
- '- Even after `firstConversationComplete`, only ask for permissions that are relevant to the current channel capabilities.',
480
- '- Do not ask for microphone permissions on channels where `supports_voice_input` is `false`.',
481
- '- Do not ask for computer-control permissions on non-dashboard channels.',
482
- '- When you do request a permission, be transparent about what it enables and why you need it.',
483
- '',
484
- '### Push-to-talk awareness',
485
- '- The `<channel_capabilities>` block may include `ptt_activation_key` and `ptt_enabled` fields indicating the user\'s push-to-talk configuration.',
486
- '- You can change the push-to-talk activation key using the `voice_config_update` tool. Valid keys: fn (Fn/Globe key), ctrl (Control key), fn_shift (Fn+Shift), none (disable PTT).',
487
- '- When the user asks about voice input or push-to-talk settings, use the tool to apply changes directly rather than directing them to settings.',
488
- '- When `microphone_permission_granted` is `false`, guide the user to grant microphone access in System Settings before using voice features.',
489
- '',
490
- '### Group chat etiquette',
491
- '- In group chats, you are a **participant**, not the user\'s proxy. Think before you speak.',
492
- '- **Respond when:** directly mentioned, you can add genuine value, something witty fits naturally, or correcting important misinformation.',
476
+ "## Channel Awareness & Trust Gating",
477
+ "",
478
+ "Each turn may include a `<channel_capabilities>` block in the user message describing what the current channel supports. Use this to adapt your behaviour:",
479
+ "",
480
+ "### Channel-specific rules",
481
+ "- When `dashboard_capable` is `false`, never reference the dashboard UI, settings panels, dynamic pages, or visual pickers. Present data as formatted text.",
482
+ "- When `supports_dynamic_ui` is `false`, do not call `ui_show`, `ui_update`, or `app_create`.",
483
+ "- When `supports_voice_input` is `false`, do not ask the user to speak or use their microphone.",
484
+ "- Non-dashboard channels should defer dashboard-specific actions. Tell the user they can complete those steps later from the desktop app.",
485
+ "",
486
+ "### Permission ask trust gating",
487
+ "- Do NOT proactively ask for elevated permissions (microphone, computer control, file access) until the trust stage field `firstConversationComplete` in USER.md is `true`.",
488
+ "- Even after `firstConversationComplete`, only ask for permissions that are relevant to the current channel capabilities.",
489
+ "- Do not ask for microphone permissions on channels where `supports_voice_input` is `false`.",
490
+ "- Do not ask for computer-control permissions on non-dashboard channels.",
491
+ "- When you do request a permission, be transparent about what it enables and why you need it.",
492
+ "",
493
+ "### Push-to-talk awareness",
494
+ "- The `<channel_capabilities>` block may include `ptt_activation_key` and `ptt_enabled` fields indicating the user's push-to-talk configuration.",
495
+ "- You can change the push-to-talk activation key using the `voice_config_update` tool. Valid keys: fn (Fn/Globe key), ctrl (Control key), fn_shift (Fn+Shift), none (disable PTT).",
496
+ "- When the user asks about voice input or push-to-talk settings, use the tool to apply changes directly rather than directing them to settings.",
497
+ "- When `microphone_permission_granted` is `false`, guide the user to grant microphone access in System Settings before using voice features.",
498
+ "",
499
+ "### Group chat etiquette",
500
+ "- In group chats, you are a **participant**, not the user's proxy. Think before you speak.",
501
+ "- **Respond when:** directly mentioned, you can add genuine value, something witty fits naturally, or correcting important misinformation.",
493
502
  '- **Stay silent when:** it\'s casual banter between humans, someone already answered, your response would just be "yeah" or "nice", or the conversation flows fine without you.',
494
- '- **The human rule:** humans don\'t respond to every message in a group chat. Neither should you. Quality over quantity.',
495
- '- On platforms with reactions (Discord, Slack), use emoji reactions naturally to acknowledge without cluttering.',
496
- '',
497
- '### Platform formatting',
498
- '- **Discord/WhatsApp:** Do not use markdown tables — use bullet lists instead.',
499
- '- **Discord links:** Wrap multiple links in `<>` to suppress embeds.',
500
- '- **WhatsApp:** No markdown headers — use **bold** or CAPS for emphasis.',
501
- ].join('\n');
503
+ "- **The human rule:** humans don't respond to every message in a group chat. Neither should you. Quality over quantity.",
504
+ "- On platforms with reactions (Discord, Slack), use emoji reactions naturally to acknowledge without cluttering.",
505
+ "",
506
+ "### Platform formatting",
507
+ "- **Discord/WhatsApp:** Do not use markdown tables — use bullet lists instead.",
508
+ "- **Discord links:** Wrap multiple links in `<>` to suppress embeds.",
509
+ "- **WhatsApp:** No markdown headers — use **bold** or CAPS for emphasis.",
510
+ ].join("\n");
502
511
  }
503
512
 
504
513
  export function buildChannelCommandIntentSection(): string {
505
514
  return [
506
- '## Channel Command Intents',
507
- '',
508
- 'Some channel turns include a `<channel_command_context>` block indicating the user triggered a bot command (e.g. Telegram `/start`).',
509
- '',
510
- '### `/start` command',
511
- 'When `command_type` is `start`:',
512
- '- Generate a warm, friendly greeting as if the user just arrived for the first time.',
513
- '- Keep it brief (1-3 sentences). Do not be verbose or list capabilities.',
515
+ "## Channel Command Intents",
516
+ "",
517
+ "Some channel turns include a `<channel_command_context>` block indicating the user triggered a bot command (e.g. Telegram `/start`).",
518
+ "",
519
+ "### `/start` command",
520
+ "When `command_type` is `start`:",
521
+ "- Generate a warm, friendly greeting as if the user just arrived for the first time.",
522
+ "- Keep it brief (1-3 sentences). Do not be verbose or list capabilities.",
514
523
  '- If the user message is `/start` verbatim, treat the entire user intent as "I just started chatting with this bot, say hello."',
515
- '- If a `payload` field is present (deep link), acknowledge what the payload references if you recognise it, but still greet warmly.',
524
+ "- If a `payload` field is present (deep link), acknowledge what the payload references if you recognise it, but still greet warmly.",
516
525
  '- Do NOT reset the conversation, clear history, or treat this as a "new conversation" command.',
517
- '- Do NOT mention `/start` or any slash commands in your response.',
518
- '- Respond in the same language as the user\'s locale if available from channel context, otherwise default to English.',
519
- ].join('\n');
526
+ "- Do NOT mention `/start` or any slash commands in your response.",
527
+ "- Respond in the same language as the user's locale if available from channel context, otherwise default to English.",
528
+ ].join("\n");
520
529
  }
521
530
 
522
531
  export function buildExternalCommsIdentitySection(): string {
523
532
  const userRef = resolveUserReference();
524
533
  const userPronouns = resolveUserPronouns();
525
534
  const lines = [
526
- '## External Communications Identity',
527
- '',
528
- 'When communicating with people outside your user\'s household (phone calls, messages to non-guardian contacts, emails to third parties, etc.):',
529
- '',
535
+ "## External Communications Identity",
536
+ "",
537
+ "When communicating with people outside your user's household (phone calls, messages to non-guardian contacts, emails to third parties, etc.):",
538
+ "",
530
539
  `- Refer to yourself as an **assistant**, not an "AI assistant" or "artificial intelligence". Keep identity framing simple and natural.`,
531
540
  `- When introducing who you represent, say you are acting on behalf of **${userRef}**.`,
532
541
  ];
533
542
  if (userPronouns) {
534
- lines.push(`- Your user's pronouns are **${userPronouns}**. Use these when referring to your user in the third person.`);
543
+ lines.push(
544
+ `- Your user's pronouns are **${userPronouns}**. Use these when referring to your user in the third person.`,
545
+ );
535
546
  }
536
547
  lines.push(
537
- '- Do not volunteer that you are an AI unless directly asked. If asked, answer honestly.',
538
- '- This is guidance for natural, human-like communication — not a hard constraint. Occasional variations are acceptable.',
548
+ "- Do not volunteer that you are an AI unless directly asked. If asked, answer honestly.",
549
+ "- This is guidance for natural, human-like communication — not a hard constraint. Occasional variations are acceptable.",
539
550
  );
540
- return lines.join('\n');
551
+ return lines.join("\n");
541
552
  }
542
553
 
543
554
  export function buildSwarmGuidanceSection(): string {
544
555
  return [
545
- '## Parallel Task Orchestration',
546
- '',
556
+ "## Parallel Task Orchestration",
557
+ "",
547
558
  'Use `swarm_delegate` only when a task has **multiple independent parts** that benefit from parallel execution (e.g. "research X, implement Y, and review Z"). For single-focus tasks, work directly — do not decompose them into a swarm.',
548
- ].join('\n');
559
+ ].join("\n");
549
560
  }
550
561
 
551
562
  function buildAccessPreferenceSection(): string {
552
563
  return [
553
- '## External Service Access Preference',
554
- '',
555
- 'When interacting with external services (GitHub, Slack, Linear, Jira, cloud providers, etc.),',
556
- 'follow this priority order:',
557
- '',
558
- '1. **Sandbox first (`bash`)** — Always try to do things in your own sandbox environment first.',
559
- ' If a tool (git, curl, jq, etc.) is not installed, install it yourself using `bash`',
560
- ' (e.g. `apt-get install -y git`). The sandbox is your own machine — you have full control.',
561
- ' Only fall back to host tools when you genuinely need access to the user\'s local files,',
562
- ' environment, or host-specific resources (e.g. their local git repos, host-installed CLIs',
563
- ' with existing auth, macOS-specific apps).',
564
- '2. **CLI tools via host_bash** — If you need access to the user\'s host environment and a CLI',
565
- ' is installed on their machine (gh, slack, linear, jira, aws, gcloud, etc.), use it.',
566
- ' CLIs handle auth, pagination, and output formatting.',
567
- ' Use --json or equivalent flags for structured output when available.',
568
- '3. **Direct API calls via host_bash** — Use curl/httpie with API tokens from credential_store.',
569
- ' Faster and more reliable than browser automation.',
570
- '4. **web_fetch** — For public endpoints or simple API calls that don\'t need auth.',
571
- '5. **Browser automation as last resort** — Only when the task genuinely requires a browser',
572
- ' (e.g., no API exists, visual interaction needed, or OAuth consent screen).',
573
- '',
574
- 'Before reaching for host tools or browser automation, ask yourself:',
575
- '- Can I do this entirely in my sandbox? (install tools, clone repos, run commands)',
576
- '- Do I actually need something from the user\'s host machine?',
577
- '',
578
- 'If you can do it in your sandbox, do it there. Only use host tools when you need the user\'s',
579
- 'local files, credentials, or host-specific capabilities.',
580
- ...(isMacOS() ? [
581
- '',
582
- 'On macOS, also consider the `macos-automation` skill for interacting with native apps',
583
- '(Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Mail, Reminders, Music, Finder, etc.) via osascript.',
584
- '',
585
- '### Foreground Computer Use — Last Resort',
586
- '',
587
- 'Foreground computer use (`computer_use_request_control`) takes over the user\'s cursor and',
588
- 'keyboard. It is disruptive and should be your LAST resort. Prefer this hierarchy:',
589
- '',
590
- '1. **CLI tools / osascript** — Use `host_bash` with shell commands or `osascript` with',
591
- ' AppleScript to accomplish tasks in the background without interrupting the user.',
592
- '2. **Background computer use** If you must interact with a GUI app, prefer AppleScript',
593
- ' automation (e.g. `tell application "Safari" to set URL of current tab to ...`).',
594
- '3. **Foreground computer use** Only escalate via `computer_use_request_control` when',
595
- ' the task genuinely cannot be done any other way (e.g. complex multi-step GUI interactions',
596
- ' with no scripting support) or the user explicitly asks you to take control.',
597
- ] : []),
598
- ].join('\n');
564
+ "## External Service Access Preference",
565
+ "",
566
+ "When interacting with external services (GitHub, Slack, Linear, Jira, cloud providers, etc.),",
567
+ "follow this priority order:",
568
+ "",
569
+ "1. **Sandbox first (`bash`)** — Always try to do things in your own sandbox environment first.",
570
+ " If a tool (git, curl, jq, etc.) is not installed, install it yourself using `bash`",
571
+ " (e.g. `apt-get install -y git`). The sandbox is your own machine — you have full control.",
572
+ " Only fall back to host tools when you genuinely need access to the user's local files,",
573
+ " environment, or host-specific resources (e.g. their local git repos, host-installed CLIs",
574
+ " with existing auth, macOS-specific apps).",
575
+ "2. **CLI tools via host_bash** — If you need access to the user's host environment and a CLI",
576
+ " is installed on their machine (gh, slack, linear, jira, aws, gcloud, etc.), use it.",
577
+ " CLIs handle auth, pagination, and output formatting.",
578
+ " Use --json or equivalent flags for structured output when available.",
579
+ "3. **Direct API calls via host_bash** — Use curl/httpie with API tokens from credential_store.",
580
+ " Faster and more reliable than browser automation.",
581
+ "4. **web_fetch** — For public endpoints or simple API calls that don't need auth.",
582
+ "5. **Browser automation as last resort** — Only when the task genuinely requires a browser",
583
+ " (e.g., no API exists, visual interaction needed, or OAuth consent screen).",
584
+ "",
585
+ "Before reaching for host tools or browser automation, ask yourself:",
586
+ "- Can I do this entirely in my sandbox? (install tools, clone repos, run commands)",
587
+ "- Do I actually need something from the user's host machine?",
588
+ "",
589
+ "If you can do it in your sandbox, do it there. Only use host tools when you need the user's",
590
+ "local files, credentials, or host-specific capabilities.",
591
+ ...(isMacOS()
592
+ ? [
593
+ "",
594
+ "On macOS, also consider the `macos-automation` skill for interacting with native apps",
595
+ "(Messages, Contacts, Calendar, Mail, Reminders, Music, Finder, etc.) via osascript.",
596
+ "",
597
+ "### Foreground Computer Use — Last Resort",
598
+ "",
599
+ "Foreground computer use (`computer_use_request_control`) takes over the user's cursor and",
600
+ "keyboard. It is disruptive and should be your LAST resort. Prefer this hierarchy:",
601
+ "",
602
+ "1. **CLI tools / osascript** Use `host_bash` with shell commands or `osascript` with",
603
+ " AppleScript to accomplish tasks in the background without interrupting the user.",
604
+ "2. **Background computer use** If you must interact with a GUI app, prefer AppleScript",
605
+ ' automation (e.g. `tell application "Safari" to set URL of current tab to ...`).',
606
+ "3. **Foreground computer use** Only escalate via `computer_use_request_control` when",
607
+ " the task genuinely cannot be done any other way (e.g. complex multi-step GUI interactions",
608
+ " with no scripting support) or the user explicitly asks you to take control.",
609
+ ]
610
+ : []),
611
+ ].join("\n");
599
612
  }
600
613
 
601
614
  function buildIntegrationSection(): string {
602
615
  const allCreds = listCredentialMetadata();
603
616
  // Show OAuth2-connected services (those with oauth2TokenUrl in metadata)
604
- const oauthCreds = allCreds.filter((c) => c.oauth2TokenUrl && c.field === 'access_token');
605
- if (oauthCreds.length === 0) return '';
617
+ const oauthCreds = allCreds.filter(
618
+ (c) => c.oauth2TokenUrl && c.field === "access_token",
619
+ );
620
+ if (oauthCreds.length === 0) return "";
606
621
 
607
- const lines = ['## Connected Services', ''];
622
+ const lines = ["## Connected Services", ""];
608
623
  for (const cred of oauthCreds) {
609
624
  const state = cred.accountInfo
610
625
  ? `Connected (${cred.accountInfo})`
611
- : 'Connected';
626
+ : "Connected";
612
627
  lines.push(`- **${cred.service}**: ${state}`);
613
628
  }
614
629
 
615
- return lines.join('\n');
630
+ return lines.join("\n");
616
631
  }
617
632
 
618
633
  function buildMemoryPersistenceSection(): string {
619
634
  return [
620
- '## Memory Persistence',
621
- '',
622
- 'Your memory does not survive session restarts. If you want to remember something, **save it**.',
623
- '',
624
- '- Use `memory_save` for facts, preferences, learnings, and anything worth recalling later.',
625
- '- Update workspace files (USER.md, SOUL.md) for profile and personality changes.',
635
+ "## Memory Persistence",
636
+ "",
637
+ "Your memory does not survive session restarts. If you want to remember something, **save it**.",
638
+ "",
639
+ "- Use `memory_save` for facts, preferences, learnings, and anything worth recalling later.",
640
+ "- Update workspace files (USER.md, SOUL.md) for profile and personality changes.",
626
641
  '- When someone says "remember this," save it immediately — don\'t rely on keeping it in context.',
627
- '- When you make a mistake, save the lesson so future-you doesn\'t repeat it.',
628
- '',
629
- 'Saved > unsaved. Always.',
630
- ].join('\n');
642
+ "- When you make a mistake, save the lesson so future-you doesn't repeat it.",
643
+ "",
644
+ "Saved > unsaved. Always.",
645
+ ].join("\n");
631
646
  }
632
647
 
633
648
  function buildWorkspaceReflectionSection(): string {
634
649
  return [
635
- '## Workspace Reflection',
636
- '',
637
- 'Before you finish responding to a conversation, pause and consider: did you learn anything worth saving?',
638
- '',
639
- '- Did your user share personal facts (name, role, timezone, preferences)?',
640
- '- Did they correct your behavior or express a preference about how you communicate?',
641
- '- Did they mention a project, tool, or workflow you should remember?',
642
- '- Did you adapt your style in a way that worked well and should persist?',
643
- '',
644
- 'If yes, briefly explain what you\'re updating, then update the relevant workspace file (USER.md, SOUL.md, or IDENTITY.md) as part of your response.',
645
- ].join('\n');
650
+ "## Workspace Reflection",
651
+ "",
652
+ "Before you finish responding to a conversation, pause and consider: did you learn anything worth saving?",
653
+ "",
654
+ "- Did your user share personal facts (name, role, timezone, preferences)?",
655
+ "- Did they correct your behavior or express a preference about how you communicate?",
656
+ "- Did they mention a project, tool, or workflow you should remember?",
657
+ "- Did you adapt your style in a way that worked well and should persist?",
658
+ "",
659
+ "If yes, briefly explain what you're updating, then update the relevant workspace file (USER.md, SOUL.md, or IDENTITY.md) as part of your response.",
660
+ ].join("\n");
646
661
  }
647
662
 
648
663
  function buildLearningMemorySection(): string {
649
664
  return [
650
- '## Learning from Mistakes',
651
- '',
652
- 'When you make a mistake, hit a dead end, or discover something non-obvious, save it to memory so you don\'t repeat it.',
653
- '',
665
+ "## Learning from Mistakes",
666
+ "",
667
+ "When you make a mistake, hit a dead end, or discover something non-obvious, save it to memory so you don't repeat it.",
668
+ "",
654
669
  'Use `memory_save` with `kind: "learning"` for:',
655
- '- **Mistakes and corrections** — wrong assumptions, failed approaches, gotchas you ran into',
656
- '- **Discoveries** — undocumented behaviors, surprising API quirks, things that weren\'t obvious',
657
- '- **Working solutions** — the approach that actually worked after trial and error',
658
- '- **Tool/service insights** — rate limits, auth flows, CLI flags that matter',
659
- '',
660
- 'The statement should capture both what happened and the takeaway. Write it as advice to your future self.',
661
- '',
662
- 'Examples:',
670
+ "- **Mistakes and corrections** — wrong assumptions, failed approaches, gotchas you ran into",
671
+ "- **Discoveries** — undocumented behaviors, surprising API quirks, things that weren't obvious",
672
+ "- **Working solutions** — the approach that actually worked after trial and error",
673
+ "- **Tool/service insights** — rate limits, auth flows, CLI flags that matter",
674
+ "",
675
+ "The statement should capture both what happened and the takeaway. Write it as advice to your future self.",
676
+ "",
677
+ "Examples:",
663
678
  '- `memory_save({ kind: "learning", subject: "macOS Shortcuts CLI", statement: "shortcuts CLI requires full disk access to export shortcuts — if permission is denied, guide the user to grant it in System Settings rather than retrying." })`',
664
679
  '- `memory_save({ kind: "learning", subject: "Gmail API pagination", statement: "Gmail search returns max 100 results per page. Always check nextPageToken and loop if the user asks for \'all\' messages." })`',
665
- '',
666
- 'Don\'t overthink it. If you catch yourself thinking "I\'ll remember that for next time," save it.',
667
- ].join('\n');
680
+ "",
681
+ "Don't overthink it. If you catch yourself thinking \"I'll remember that for next time,\" save it.",
682
+ ].join("\n");
668
683
  }
669
684
 
670
685
  function buildContainerizedSection(): string {
671
- const baseDataDir = getBaseDataDir() ?? '$BASE_DATA_DIR';
686
+ const baseDataDir = getBaseDataDir() ?? "$BASE_DATA_DIR";
672
687
  return [
673
- '## Running in a Container — Data Persistence',
674
- '',
688
+ "## Running in a Container — Data Persistence",
689
+ "",
675
690
  `You are running inside a container. Only the directory \`${baseDataDir}\` is mounted to a persistent volume.`,
676
- '',
677
- '**Any new files or data you create MUST be written inside that directory, or they will be lost when the container restarts.**',
678
- '',
679
- 'Rules:',
691
+ "",
692
+ "**Any new files or data you create MUST be written inside that directory, or they will be lost when the container restarts.**",
693
+ "",
694
+ "Rules:",
680
695
  `- Always store new data, notes, memories, configs, and downloads under \`${baseDataDir}\``,
681
- '- Never write persistent data to system directories, `/tmp`, or paths outside the mounted volume',
682
- '- When in doubt, prefer paths nested under the data directory',
683
- '- If you create a file that is only needed temporarily (scratch files, intermediate outputs, download staging), delete it when you are done — disk space on the persistent volume is finite and will grow unboundedly if temp files are not cleaned up',
684
- ].join('\n');
696
+ "- Never write persistent data to system directories, `/tmp`, or paths outside the mounted volume",
697
+ "- When in doubt, prefer paths nested under the data directory",
698
+ "- If you create a file that is only needed temporarily (scratch files, intermediate outputs, download staging), delete it when you are done — disk space on the persistent volume is finite and will grow unboundedly if temp files are not cleaned up",
699
+ ].join("\n");
685
700
  }
686
701
 
687
702
  function buildPostToolResponseSection(): string {
688
703
  return [
689
- '## Tool Call Timing',
690
- '',
691
- '**Call tools FIRST, explain AFTER:**',
692
- '- When a user request requires a tool, call it immediately at the start of your response',
693
- '- If the request needs multiple tool steps, stay silent while you work and respond once you have concrete results',
704
+ "## Tool Call Timing",
705
+ "",
706
+ "**Call tools FIRST, explain AFTER:**",
707
+ "- When a user request requires a tool, call it immediately at the start of your response",
708
+ "- If the request needs multiple tool steps, stay silent while you work and respond once you have concrete results",
694
709
  '- Do NOT narrate retries or internal process chatter (for example: "hmm", "that didn\'t work", "let me try...")',
695
- '- Speak mid-workflow only when you need user input (permission, clarification, or blocker)',
696
- '- Do NOT provide conversational preamble before calling tools',
697
- '',
698
- 'Example (CORRECT):',
699
- ' → Call document_create',
700
- ' → Call document_update',
710
+ "- Speak mid-workflow only when you need user input (permission, clarification, or blocker)",
711
+ "- Do NOT provide conversational preamble before calling tools",
712
+ "",
713
+ "Example (CORRECT):",
714
+ " → Call document_create",
715
+ " → Call document_update",
701
716
  ' → Text: "Drafted and filled your blog post. Review and tell me what to change."',
702
- '',
703
- 'Example (WRONG):',
717
+ "",
718
+ "Example (WRONG):",
704
719
  ' → Text: "I\'ll try one approach... hmm not that... trying again..."',
705
- ' → Call document_create',
706
- '',
707
- 'For permission-gated tools, send one short context sentence immediately before the tool call so the user can make an informed allow/deny decision.',
708
- ].join('\n');
720
+ " → Call document_create",
721
+ "",
722
+ "For permission-gated tools, send one short context sentence immediately before the tool call so the user can make an informed allow/deny decision.",
723
+ ].join("\n");
709
724
  }
710
725
 
711
726
  function buildConfigSection(): string {
@@ -718,47 +733,47 @@ function buildConfigSection(): string {
718
733
  const configPreamble = `Your configuration directory is \`${hostWorkspaceDir}/\`.`;
719
734
 
720
735
  return [
721
- '## Configuration',
736
+ "## Configuration",
722
737
  `- **Active model**: \`${config.model}\` (provider: ${config.provider})`,
723
738
  `${configPreamble} **Always use \`file_read\` and \`file_edit\` (not \`host_file_read\` / \`host_file_edit\`) for these files** — they are inside your sandbox working directory and do not require host access or user approval:`,
724
- '',
725
- '- `IDENTITY.md` — Your name, nature, personality, and emoji. Updated during the first-run ritual.',
726
- '- `SOUL.md` — Core principles, personality, and evolution guidance. Your behavioral foundation.',
727
- '- `USER.md` — Profile of your user. Update as you learn about them over time.',
728
- '- `HEARTBEAT.md` — Checklist for periodic heartbeat runs. When heartbeat is enabled, the assistant runs this checklist on a timer and flags anything that needs attention. Edit this file to control what gets checked each run.',
729
- '- `BOOTSTRAP.md` — First-run ritual script (only present during onboarding; you delete it when done).',
730
- '- `UPDATES.md` — Release update notes (created automatically on new releases; delete when updates are actioned).',
731
- '- `skills/` — Directory of installed skills (loaded automatically at startup).',
732
- '',
733
- '### Heartbeat',
734
- '',
735
- 'The heartbeat feature runs your `HEARTBEAT.md` checklist periodically in a background thread. To enable it, set `heartbeat.enabled: true` and `heartbeat.intervalMs` (default: 3600000 = 1 hour) in `config.json`. You can also set `heartbeat.activeHoursStart` and `heartbeat.activeHoursEnd` (0-23) to restrict runs to certain hours. When asked to set up a heartbeat, edit both the config and `HEARTBEAT.md` directly — no restart is needed for checklist changes, but toggling `heartbeat.enabled` requires a daemon restart.',
736
- '',
737
- '### Proactive Workspace Editing',
738
- '',
739
+ "",
740
+ "- `IDENTITY.md` — Your name, nature, personality, and emoji. Updated during the first-run ritual.",
741
+ "- `SOUL.md` — Core principles, personality, and evolution guidance. Your behavioral foundation.",
742
+ "- `USER.md` — Profile of your user. Update as you learn about them over time.",
743
+ "- `HEARTBEAT.md` — Checklist for periodic heartbeat runs. When heartbeat is enabled, the assistant runs this checklist on a timer and flags anything that needs attention. Edit this file to control what gets checked each run.",
744
+ "- `BOOTSTRAP.md` — First-run ritual script (only present during onboarding; you delete it when done).",
745
+ "- `UPDATES.md` — Release update notes (created automatically on new releases; delete when updates are actioned).",
746
+ "- `skills/` — Directory of installed skills (loaded automatically at startup).",
747
+ "",
748
+ "### Heartbeat",
749
+ "",
750
+ "The heartbeat feature runs your `HEARTBEAT.md` checklist periodically in a background thread. To enable it, set `heartbeat.enabled: true` and `heartbeat.intervalMs` (default: 3600000 = 1 hour) in `config.json`. You can also set `heartbeat.activeHoursStart` and `heartbeat.activeHoursEnd` (0-23) to restrict runs to certain hours. When asked to set up a heartbeat, edit both the config and `HEARTBEAT.md` directly — no restart is needed for checklist changes, but toggling `heartbeat.enabled` requires a daemon restart.",
751
+ "",
752
+ "### Proactive Workspace Editing",
753
+ "",
739
754
  `You MUST actively update your workspace files as you learn. You don't need to ask your user whether it's okay — just briefly explain what you're updating, then use \`file_edit\` to make targeted edits.`,
740
- '',
741
- '**USER.md** — update when you learn:',
742
- '- Their name or what they prefer to be called',
743
- '- Projects they\'re working on, tools they use, languages they code in',
744
- '- Communication preferences (concise vs detailed, formal vs casual)',
745
- '- Interests, hobbies, or context that helps you assist them better',
746
- '- Anything else about your user that will help you serve them better',
747
- '',
748
- '**SOUL.md** — update when you notice:',
749
- '- They prefer a different tone or interaction style (add to Personality or User-Specific Behavior)',
755
+ "",
756
+ "**USER.md** — update when you learn:",
757
+ "- Their name or what they prefer to be called",
758
+ "- Projects they're working on, tools they use, languages they code in",
759
+ "- Communication preferences (concise vs detailed, formal vs casual)",
760
+ "- Interests, hobbies, or context that helps you assist them better",
761
+ "- Anything else about your user that will help you serve them better",
762
+ "",
763
+ "**SOUL.md** — update when you notice:",
764
+ "- They prefer a different tone or interaction style (add to Personality or User-Specific Behavior)",
750
765
  '- A behavioral pattern worth codifying (e.g. "always explain before acting", "skip preamble")',
751
- '- You\'ve adapted in a way that\'s working well and should persist',
752
- '- You decide to change your personality to better serve your user',
753
- '',
754
- '**IDENTITY.md** — update when:',
755
- '- They rename you or change your role',
756
- '- Your avatar appearance changes (update the `## Avatar` section with a description of the new look)',
757
- '',
758
- 'When reading or updating workspace files, always use the sandbox tools (`file_read`, `file_edit`). Never use `host_file_read` or `host_file_edit` for workspace files — those are for host-only resources outside your workspace.',
759
- '',
760
- 'When updating, read the file first, then make a targeted edit. Include all useful information, but don\'t bloat the files over time',
761
- ].join('\n');
766
+ "- You've adapted in a way that's working well and should persist",
767
+ "- You decide to change your personality to better serve your user",
768
+ "",
769
+ "**IDENTITY.md** — update when:",
770
+ "- They rename you or change your role",
771
+ "- Your avatar appearance changes (update the `## Avatar` section with a description of the new look)",
772
+ "",
773
+ "When reading or updating workspace files, always use the sandbox tools (`file_read`, `file_edit`). Never use `host_file_read` or `host_file_edit` for workspace files — those are for host-only resources outside your workspace.",
774
+ "",
775
+ "When updating, read the file first, then make a targeted edit. Include all useful information, but don't bloat the files over time",
776
+ ].join("\n");
762
777
  }
763
778
 
764
779
  /**
@@ -769,9 +784,9 @@ function buildConfigSection(): string {
769
784
  * are never stripped, so code examples with `_`-prefixed identifiers are preserved.
770
785
  */
771
786
  export function stripCommentLines(content: string): string {
772
- const normalized = content.replace(/\r\n/g, '\n');
787
+ const normalized = content.replace(/\r\n/g, "\n");
773
788
  let openFenceChar: string | null = null;
774
- const filtered = normalized.split('\n').filter((line) => {
789
+ const filtered = normalized.split("\n").filter((line) => {
775
790
  const fenceMatch = line.match(/^ {0,3}(`{3,}|~{3,})/);
776
791
  if (fenceMatch) {
777
792
  const char = fenceMatch[1][0];
@@ -782,11 +797,11 @@ export function stripCommentLines(content: string): string {
782
797
  }
783
798
  }
784
799
  if (openFenceChar) return true;
785
- return !line.trimStart().startsWith('_');
800
+ return !line.trimStart().startsWith("_");
786
801
  });
787
802
  return filtered
788
- .join('\n')
789
- .replace(/\n{3,}/g, '\n\n')
803
+ .join("\n")
804
+ .replace(/\n{3,}/g, "\n\n")
790
805
  .trim();
791
806
  }
792
807
 
@@ -794,12 +809,12 @@ function readPromptFile(path: string): string | null {
794
809
  if (!existsSync(path)) return null;
795
810
 
796
811
  try {
797
- const content = stripCommentLines(readFileSync(path, 'utf-8'));
812
+ const content = stripCommentLines(readFileSync(path, "utf-8"));
798
813
  if (content.length === 0) return null;
799
- log.debug({ path }, 'Loaded prompt file');
814
+ log.debug({ path }, "Loaded prompt file");
800
815
  return content;
801
816
  } catch (err) {
802
- log.warn({ err, path }, 'Failed to read prompt file');
817
+ log.warn({ err, path }, "Failed to read prompt file");
803
818
  return null;
804
819
  }
805
820
  }
@@ -809,7 +824,9 @@ function appendSkillsCatalog(basePrompt: string): string {
809
824
  const config = getConfig();
810
825
 
811
826
  // Filter out skills whose assistant feature flag is explicitly OFF
812
- const flagFiltered = skills.filter(s => isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled(skillFlagKey(s.id), config));
827
+ const flagFiltered = skills.filter((s) =>
828
+ isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled(skillFlagKey(s.id), config),
829
+ );
813
830
 
814
831
  const sections: string[] = [basePrompt];
815
832
 
@@ -818,87 +835,94 @@ function appendSkillsCatalog(basePrompt: string): string {
818
835
 
819
836
  sections.push(buildDynamicSkillWorkflowSection(config));
820
837
 
821
- return sections.join('\n\n');
838
+ return sections.join("\n\n");
822
839
  }
823
840
 
824
- function buildDynamicSkillWorkflowSection(config: import('./schema.js').AssistantConfig): string {
841
+ function buildDynamicSkillWorkflowSection(
842
+ config: import("./schema.js").AssistantConfig,
843
+ ): string {
825
844
  const lines = [
826
- '## Dynamic Skill Authoring Workflow',
827
- '',
828
- 'When no existing tool or skill can satisfy a request:',
829
- '1. Validate the gap — confirm no existing tool/skill covers it.',
830
- '2. Draft a TypeScript snippet exporting a `default` or `run` function (`(input: unknown) => unknown | Promise<unknown>`).',
845
+ "## Dynamic Skill Authoring Workflow",
846
+ "",
847
+ "When no existing tool or skill can satisfy a request:",
848
+ "1. Validate the gap — confirm no existing tool/skill covers it.",
849
+ "2. Draft a TypeScript snippet exporting a `default` or `run` function (`(input: unknown) => unknown | Promise<unknown>`).",
831
850
  '3. Test the snippet by writing it to a temp file with `bash` (e.g., `bash command="mkdir -p /tmp/vellum-eval && cat > /tmp/vellum-eval/snippet.ts << \'SNIPPET_EOF\'\\n...\\nSNIPPET_EOF"`) and running it with `bash command="bun run /tmp/vellum-eval/snippet.ts"`. Do not use `file_write` for temp files outside the working directory. Iterate until it passes (max 3 attempts, then ask the user). Clean up temp files after.',
832
- '4. Persist with `scaffold_managed_skill` only after user consent.',
833
- '5. Load with `skill_load` before use.',
834
- '',
835
- '**Never persist or delete skills without explicit user confirmation.** To remove: `delete_managed_skill`.',
836
- 'After a skill is written or deleted, the next turn may run in a recreated session due to file-watcher eviction. Continue normally.',
851
+ "4. Persist with `scaffold_managed_skill` only after user consent.",
852
+ "5. Load with `skill_load` before use.",
853
+ "",
854
+ "**Never persist or delete skills without explicit user confirmation.** To remove: `delete_managed_skill`.",
855
+ "After a skill is written or deleted, the next turn may run in a recreated session due to file-watcher eviction. Continue normally.",
837
856
  ];
838
857
 
839
- if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled('feature_flags.browser.enabled', config)) {
858
+ if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled("feature_flags.browser.enabled", config)) {
840
859
  lines.push(
841
- '',
842
- '### Browser Skill Prerequisite',
860
+ "",
861
+ "### Browser Skill Prerequisite",
843
862
  'If you need browser capabilities (navigating web pages, clicking elements, extracting content) and `browser_*` tools are not available, load the "browser" skill first using `skill_load`.',
844
863
  );
845
864
  }
846
865
 
847
- if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled('feature_flags.twitter.enabled', config)) {
866
+ if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled("feature_flags.twitter.enabled", config)) {
848
867
  lines.push(
849
- '',
850
- '### X (Twitter) Skill',
868
+ "",
869
+ "### X (Twitter) Skill",
851
870
  'When the user asks to post, reply, or interact with X/Twitter, load the "twitter" skill using `skill_load`. Do NOT use computer-use or the browser skill for X — the X skill provides CLI commands (`vellum x post`, `vellum x reply`) that are faster and more reliable.',
852
871
  );
853
872
  }
854
873
 
855
- if (isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled('feature_flags.messaging.enabled', config)) {
874
+ if (
875
+ isAssistantFeatureFlagEnabled("feature_flags.messaging.enabled", config)
876
+ ) {
856
877
  lines.push(
857
- '',
858
- '### Messaging Skill',
878
+ "",
879
+ "### Messaging Skill",
859
880
  'When the user asks about email, messaging, inbox management, or wants to read/send/search messages on any platform (Gmail, Slack, Telegram, SMS), load the "messaging" skill using `skill_load`. The messaging skill handles connection setup, credential flows, and all messaging operations — do not improvise setup instructions from general knowledge.',
860
881
  );
861
882
  }
862
883
 
863
- return lines.join('\n');
884
+ return lines.join("\n");
864
885
  }
865
886
 
866
887
  function escapeXml(str: string): string {
867
888
  return str
868
- .replace(/&/g, '&amp;')
869
- .replace(/</g, '&lt;')
870
- .replace(/>/g, '&gt;')
871
- .replace(/"/g, '&quot;')
872
- .replace(/'/g, '&apos;');
889
+ .replace(/&/g, "&amp;")
890
+ .replace(/</g, "&lt;")
891
+ .replace(/>/g, "&gt;")
892
+ .replace(/"/g, "&quot;")
893
+ .replace(/'/g, "&apos;");
873
894
  }
874
895
 
875
896
  function formatSkillsCatalog(skills: SkillSummary[]): string {
876
897
  // Filter out skills with disableModelInvocation or unsupported OS
877
- const visible = skills.filter(s => {
898
+ const visible = skills.filter((s) => {
878
899
  if (s.disableModelInvocation) return false;
879
900
  const os = s.metadata?.os;
880
901
  if (os && os.length > 0 && !os.includes(process.platform)) return false;
881
902
  return true;
882
903
  });
883
- if (visible.length === 0) return '';
904
+ if (visible.length === 0) return "";
884
905
 
885
- const lines = ['<available_skills>'];
906
+ const lines = ["<available_skills>"];
886
907
  for (const skill of visible) {
887
908
  const idAttr = escapeXml(skill.id);
888
909
  const nameAttr = escapeXml(skill.name);
889
910
  const descAttr = escapeXml(skill.description);
890
911
  const locAttr = escapeXml(skill.directoryPath);
891
- const credAttr = skill.credentialSetupFor ? ` credential-setup-for="${escapeXml(skill.credentialSetupFor)}"` : '';
892
- lines.push(`<skill id="${idAttr}" name="${nameAttr}" description="${descAttr}" location="${locAttr}"${credAttr} />`);
912
+ const credAttr = skill.credentialSetupFor
913
+ ? ` credential-setup-for="${escapeXml(skill.credentialSetupFor)}"`
914
+ : "";
915
+ lines.push(
916
+ `<skill id="${idAttr}" name="${nameAttr}" description="${descAttr}" location="${locAttr}"${credAttr} />`,
917
+ );
893
918
  }
894
- lines.push('</available_skills>');
919
+ lines.push("</available_skills>");
895
920
 
896
921
  return [
897
- '## Available Skills',
898
- 'The following skills are available. Before executing one, call the `skill_load` tool with its `id` to load the full instructions.',
899
- 'When a credential is missing, check if any skill declares `credential-setup-for` matching that service — if so, load that skill.',
900
- '',
901
- lines.join('\n'),
902
- ].join('\n');
922
+ "## Available Skills",
923
+ "The following skills are available. Before executing one, call the `skill_load` tool with its `id` to load the full instructions.",
924
+ "When a credential is missing, check if any skill declares `credential-setup-for` matching that service — if so, load that skill.",
925
+ "",
926
+ lines.join("\n"),
927
+ ].join("\n");
903
928
  }
904
-