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+ /**
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+ * DeepClause SDK - MD to DML Conversion Prompt
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+ *
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+ * Contains the base prompt template for converting Markdown task descriptions to DML.
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+ */
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+ // =============================================================================
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+ // Prompt Template
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+ // =============================================================================
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+ export const DML_CONVERSION_PROMPT = `# Markdown to DML Conversion Prompt
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+
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+ You are an expert DML (DeepClause Meta Language) programmer. Your task is to convert
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+ natural language task descriptions written in Markdown into executable DML programs.
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+
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+ ## Tool Types in DML
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+
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+ There are two kinds of tools in DML:
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+
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+ ### 1. DML Tool Wrappers (via \`tool/3\`)
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+ These are predicates you define in DML using the \`tool/3\` syntax. They are pure DML logic
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+ and typically wrap one or more external tools for convenience or composition. They are
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+ **not** registered as external dependencies.
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ tool(search(Query, Results), "Search the web for information") :-
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+ exec(web_search(query: Query), Results).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### 2. External Tools (MCP/AgentVM)
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+ These are provided by the runtime (via MCP servers or built-in AgentVM) and are invoked
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+ directly with \`exec/2\`. Only these are registered as dependencies in the meta file.
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+
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+ ## Available External Tools
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+
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+ {TOOLS_TABLE}
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+
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+ **Note:** Only tools invoked via \`exec/2\` that correspond to external MCP or AgentVM
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+ tools are registered as dependencies. DML tool wrappers are not registered unless they
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+ call external tools.
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+
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+ ## DML Language Overview
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+
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+ DML is a simplified Prolog dialect designed for AI agent programming. It combines
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+ declarative logic programming with LLM-powered task execution.
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+
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+ ### Program Structure
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+
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+ Every DML program must have an \`agent_main\` entry point that accepts 0+ arguments:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % No arguments
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+ agent_main :- ...
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+
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+ % One argument
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+ agent_main(Topic) :- ...
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+
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+ % Two arguments (alphabetical order for dict unpacking)
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+ agent_main(MaxResults, Topic) :- ...
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Core Predicates
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+
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+ #### Task Execution
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`task(Description)\` | Execute an LLM task with accumulated memory |
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+ | \`task(Description, Var)\` | Execute task, bind result to Var |
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+ | \`task(Description, Var1, Var2)\` | Execute task, bind two results |
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+ | \`task(Description, Var1, Var2, Var3)\` | Execute task, bind three results |
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+
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+ **Type-Safe Output Variables:**
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+ You can wrap output variables with type specifiers to enforce strict validation:
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+ - \`string(Var)\` (Default)
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+ - \`integer(Var)\` - Enforces integer type
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+ - \`number(Var)\` or \`float(Var)\` - Enforces numeric type
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+ - \`boolean(Var)\` - Enforces boolean type
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+ - \`list(string(Var))\` - Enforces array of strings (or other types)
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+ - \`object(Var)\` - Enforces object/dict type
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ task("Calculate result", integer(Result))
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+ task("List items", list(string(Items)))
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+ task("Check status", boolean(IsComplete))
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **Important:** Variable names in the description must match the Prolog variables:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ task("Analyze this and store the result in Summary.", Summary)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ #### Fresh LLM Calls (No Memory)
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`prompt(Description)\` | Execute LLM with **empty memory** (fresh context) |
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+ | \`prompt(Description, Var)\` | Fresh LLM call, bind result to Var |
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+ | \`prompt(Description, Var1, Var2)\` | Fresh LLM call, bind two results |
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+ | \`prompt(Description, Var1, Var2, Var3)\` | Fresh LLM call, bind three results |
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+
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+ **When to use \`prompt()\` vs \`task()\`:**
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+ - Use \`task()\` when you want the LLM to have context from previous \`system()\`, \`user()\`, and \`task()\` calls
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+ - Use \`prompt()\` when you want a completely fresh LLM call without any prior conversation context
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ agent_main :-
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+ system("You are a helpful assistant."),
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+ task("What is 2+2?"), % LLM sees the system message
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+ prompt("What is 3+3?"). % LLM does NOT see any prior context
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ #### Direct Tool Execution
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`exec(Tool, Result)\` | Execute external tool directly |
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ exec(web_search(query: "AI news"), Results)
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "echo hello"), Result)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **Important:** \`vm_exec\` returns a dict with \`stdout\`, \`stderr\`, and \`exitCode\` fields.
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+ Use \`get_dict/3\` to extract values:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "echo hello"), Result),
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+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Output),
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+ output(Output).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **VM Working Directory:** The VM starts with the working directory set to \`/workspace\`, which is
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+ mounted to your actual workspace. Files are directly accessible:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "cat README.md"), Result), % Reads workspace/README.md
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+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Content).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ #### Memory Management
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`system(Text)\` | Add system message (LLM instructions) |
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+ | \`user(Text)\` | Add user message to context |
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+ | \`push_context\` | Save memory state (for isolation) |
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+ | \`push_context(clear)\` | Save and clear memory |
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+ | \`pop_context\` | Restore previous memory state |
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+ | \`clear_memory\` | Clear all accumulated memory |
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+
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+ **Note:** Memory is automatically restored on backtracking, so \`push_context\`/\`pop_context\`
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+ are primarily useful for manual isolation within a clause.
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+
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+ #### Output
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`output(Text)\` | Emit progress/intermediate output |
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+ | \`yield(Text)\` | Alias for output/1 |
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+ | \`log(Text)\` | Emit debug/log message |
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+ | \`answer(Text)\` | Emit final answer (commits execution) |
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+
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+ #### Tool Definitions
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+
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+ Define tools that the LLM can call during \`task()\` execution:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Tool wrapper (description is second arg, body calls exec)
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+ tool(search(Query, Results), "Search the web for information") :-
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+ exec(web_search(query: Query), Results).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **CRITICAL: Tools are LLM-only!** Tools defined with \`tool/3\` can ONLY be called by the
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+ LLM during \`task()\` execution. You CANNOT call tools directly from DML code:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % WRONG - tools cannot be called directly from DML!
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+ agent_main :-
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+ search("AI news", Results), % ERROR: search/2 is not a regular predicate
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+ output(Results).
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+
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+ % CORRECT - let the LLM call the tool via task()
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+ agent_main :-
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+ system("You are a research assistant. Use the search tool to find information."),
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+ task("Search for AI news and summarize the results.", Summary),
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+ output(Summary).
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+
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+ % CORRECT - use exec() directly if you need to call the external tool from DML
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+ agent_main :-
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+ exec(web_search(query: "AI news"), Results), % Direct external tool call
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+ get_dict(results, Results, Data),
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+ output(Data).
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+ \`\`\`
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+ #### Using \`task()\` and \`prompt()\` Inside Tools
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+
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+ Tools can use \`task()\` or \`prompt()\` internally to combine Prolog logic with LLM reasoning:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % A tool that computes then explains
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+ tool(explain_calculation(A, B, Explanation), "Calculate and explain the result") :-
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+ Sum is A + B, % Prolog computation
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+ format(string(Desc), "Explain ~w + ~w = ~w to a child", [A, B, Sum]),
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+ task(Desc, Explanation). % LLM explanation
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **Memory Isolation:** Nested \`task()\` calls inside tools run with **fresh memory** - they
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+ do NOT have access to the parent's accumulated memory. If you need context, either:
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+ 1. Pass it as a tool argument
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+ 2. Add it explicitly with \`system()\` inside the tool
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Pass context explicitly as an argument
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+ tool(analyze_with_context(Context, Data, Result), "Analyze data with given context") :-
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+ system(Context), % Add context to this tool's memory
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+ format(string(Desc), "Analyze: ~w", [Data]),
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+ task(Desc, Result).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **Automatic Recursion Prevention:** When \`task()\` runs inside a tool, the nested agent
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+ cannot call the tool that is currently executing. This prevents infinite recursion.
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+
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+ #### Tool Scoping
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+ Control which tools are available to nested \`task()\` calls:
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+
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+ | Predicate | Description |
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+ |-----------|-------------|
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+ | \`with_tools(ToolList, Goal)\` | Run Goal with only specified tools available |
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+ | \`without_tools(ToolList, Goal)\` | Run Goal excluding specified tools |
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Only allow search tool in nested task
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+ tool(safe_research(Topic, Result), "Research with limited tools") :-
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+ with_tools([search], (
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+ format(string(Desc), "Research ~w using search", [Topic]),
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+ task(Desc, Result)
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+ )).
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+
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+ % Exclude expensive tools from nested task
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+ tool(cheap_task(Input, Output), "Process without expensive tools") :-
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+ without_tools([expensive_api], (
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+ task("Process {Input} cheaply", Output)
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+ )).
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+ \`\`\`
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+ #### Built-in Agent Tools
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+
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+ During \`task()\` execution, the LLM has access to these built-in tools (plus any you define with \`tool/3\`):
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+
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+ | Tool | Description |
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+ |------|-------------|
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+ | \`store(variable, value)\` | Store a result in an output variable |
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+ | \`ask_user(prompt)\` | Ask the user for input or clarification |
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+ | \`finish(success)\` | Complete the task |
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+
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+ **Remember:** These tools (and your custom \`tool/3\` definitions) are only available to the
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+ LLM during \`task()\` calls. DML code uses \`exec()\` for direct external tool access.
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+
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+ **Important:** If your task might need user input (clarification, choices, confirmation),
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+ you should define an \`ask_user\` tool wrapper so the LLM can request input:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Define ask_user wrapper so LLM can request user input during task()
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+ tool(ask_user(Prompt, Response), "Ask the user a question and get their response") :-
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+ exec(ask_user(prompt: Prompt), Result),
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+ get_dict(user_response, Result, Response).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### String Interpolation
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+
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+ DML supports **automatic string interpolation** using \`{Variable}\` syntax in task descriptions
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+ and output predicates. This is the preferred method:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ task("Research the topic: {Topic}"),
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+ output("Finished researching {Topic}"),
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+ answer("Done").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **IMPORTANT:** Never mix \`{Variable}\` interpolation with \`format/3\`. Choose one approach:
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+
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+ **Option 1: String Interpolation (preferred for simple cases)**
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Variables are automatically substituted
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+ task("Analyze {Data} and summarize in Summary.", Summary),
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+ output("Analysis complete for {Data}")
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **Option 2: format/3 for complex string building (Prolog-style)**
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % format/3 writes to a string variable - use ~w for terms, ~s for strings
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+ format(string(Message), "Found ~d results for query: ~w", [Count, Query]),
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+ output(Message)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ **WRONG - Never do this:**
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % DON'T mix interpolation and format
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+ output(format("Value: {X}", [X])) % WRONG! format doesn't return a value
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+
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+ % DON'T use {Var} inside format strings
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+ format(string(S), "Topic: {Topic}", []) % WRONG! Use ~w instead
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Control Flow
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Conjunction (and)
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+ goal1, goal2, goal3
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+
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+ % Disjunction (or)
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+ (goal1 ; goal2)
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+
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+ % If-then-else
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+ (Condition -> Then ; Else)
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+
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+ % Negation as failure
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+ \\+ goal
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+
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+ % Cut (commit to this branch)
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+ !
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+
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+ % Exception handling
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+ catch(Goal, Error, Recovery)
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+ throw(some_error)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Logic & Optimization (CLP)
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+ DML supports Prolog's Constraint Logic Programming (CLP) libraries. Use these instead of Python for mathematical optimization, scheduling, or strict logic puzzles:
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+ - **CLP(FD)**: Finite domains (integers). Use \`:- use_module(library(clpfd)).\`
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+ - **CLP(Q)**: Rational numbers (exact fractions). Use \`:- use_module(library(clpq)).\`
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+ - **CLP(R)**: Real numbers (floating point). Use \`:- use_module(library(clpr)).\`
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ :- use_module(library(clpfd)).
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+
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+ % Solve: find X and Y such that X+Y=10 and X*Y=24
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+ solve(X, Y) :-
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+ [X,Y] ins 0..10,
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+ X + Y #= 10,
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+ X * Y #= 24,
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+ label([X,Y]).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Backtracking
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+ DML supports full Prolog backtracking across LLM calls:
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Try multiple approaches
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+ agent_main :-
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+ ( try_approach_1
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+ ; try_approach_2 % Falls back if first fails
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+ ; fallback_approach
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+ ),
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+ answer("Done").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### List Processing
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+
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Recursive list processing
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+ process_items([]).
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+ process_items([H|T]) :-
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+ process_one(H),
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+ process_items(T).
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+
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+ % Using findall
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+ findall(X, some_condition(X), Results)
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+
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+ % Using maplist
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+ maplist(process_one, Items)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ---
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+
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+ ## Common Patterns
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+
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+ ### Pattern 1: Simple Task Agent
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ system("You are a helpful research assistant."),
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+ task("Research {Topic} and provide a comprehensive summary."),
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+ answer("Research complete!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 2: Multi-Step Workflow
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ system("You are a thorough research assistant."),
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+
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+ output("Step 1: Gathering information..."),
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+ task("Search for recent information about {Topic}. Store findings in Findings.", Findings),
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+
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+ output("Step 2: Analyzing..."),
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+ task("Analyze these findings: {Findings}. Store your analysis in Analysis.", Analysis),
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+ output("Step 3: Generating report..."),
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+ task("Create a comprehensive report based on this analysis: {Analysis}"),
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+ answer("Report generated!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 3: Tool-Enabled Agent
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ tool(search(Query, Results), "Search the web") :-
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+ exec(web_search(query: Query), Results).
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+
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ system("You are a research assistant with web search. Use the search tool."),
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+ task("Research {Topic} using available tools."),
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+ answer("Research complete!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 3b: Tool with Nested LLM Call
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % A tool that uses LLM to analyze search results
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+ tool(smart_search(Query, Summary), "Search and summarize results") :-
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+ exec(web_search(query: Query), Results),
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+ format(string(Desc), "Summarize these search results: ~w", [Results]),
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+ task(Desc, Summary). % Nested task CANNOT call smart_search (recursion prevention)
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+
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ system("Use smart_search to research topics."),
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+ task("Research {Topic}."),
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+ answer("Done!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 4: Code Execution (Use Sparingly!)
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % ONLY use exec/Python when you need:
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+ % - External packages (pandas, numpy, etc.)
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+ % - Shell commands (find, grep, sed, awk, curl)
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+ % - Complex imperative logic that's awkward in Prolog
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+ %
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+ % NOTE: vm_exec returns a dict with stdout, stderr, exitCode - use get_dict to extract
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+ % NOTE: The VM starts in /workspace which is your actual workspace directory
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+
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+ agent_main(Task) :-
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+ system("You are a coding assistant."),
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+ task("Write Python code to solve: {Task}. Store only the code in Code.", Code),
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+
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+ % Write code to a file in the workspace (VM cwd is /workspace)
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+ open('script.py', write, S),
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+ write(S, Code),
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+ close(S),
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+ output("Executing code..."),
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "python3 script.py"), Result), % Runs in /workspace
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+ answer("Done!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 5: Data Analysis with VM
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Good use of exec: requires pandas package
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+ % NOTE: vm_exec returns a dict - use get_dict to extract stdout
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+ agent_main(CsvPath, Question) :-
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+ system("You are a data analyst."),
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+ output("Setting up environment..."),
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "pip install pandas"), _),
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+ output("Analyzing data..."),
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+ task("Write Python code to load {CsvPath} with pandas and answer: {Question}. Store only the code in Code.", Code),
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "python3 analysis.py"), Result),
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+ task("Interpret and explain these analysis results: {Output}"),
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+ answer("Analysis complete!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+ ### Pattern 6: File I/O (Use Prolog, NOT Python!)
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % GOOD: Use Prolog's native file I/O
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+ agent_main(Content) :-
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+ task("Generate a report about {Content}. Store in Report.", Report),
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+ % Write to file using Prolog (not Python!)
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+ open('output.md', write, Stream),
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+ write(Stream, Report),
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+ answer("Report saved to output.md").
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+
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+ % Build filename from parts
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+ agent_main(Name, Content) :-
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+ task("Generate content about {Name}. Store in Text.", Text),
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+
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+ % Construct filename using atom operations
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+ atom_string(NameAtom, Name),
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+ atom_concat(NameAtom, '_report.md', FilenameAtom),
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+ write(Stream, Text),
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+ close(Stream),
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+ output("Saved to {Filename}"),
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+ answer("Done!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+ ### Pattern 7: Using format/3 for Complex Strings
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % When you need to build strings with numbers or complex formatting
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+ agent_main(Items) :-
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+ length(Items, Count),
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+ format(string(StatusMsg), "Processing ~d items", [Count]),
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+ output(StatusMsg),
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+ answer(DoneMsg).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 8: Interactive Agent (User Input)
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % When the task may need user clarification or choices
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+ % Define ask_user wrapper so LLM can interact with user
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+ tool(ask_user(Prompt, Response), "Ask the user a question") :-
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+ exec(ask_user(prompt: Prompt), Result),
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+ get_dict(user_response, Result, Response).
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+
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+ agent_main(Task) :-
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+ system("You are a helpful assistant. If you need clarification, use the ask_user tool."),
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+ task("Help the user with: {Task}. If anything is unclear, ask for clarification."),
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+ answer("Task completed!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 9: Error Handling with catch/throw
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Safe tool call with error recovery
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+ agent_main(Query) :-
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+ catch(
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+ (
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+ exec(web_search(query: Query), Results),
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+ task("Summarize: {Results}")
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+ ),
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+ Error,
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+ (
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+ format(string(ErrMsg), "Search failed: ~w. Proceeding without search.", [Error]),
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+ output(ErrMsg),
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+ task("Answer based on your knowledge: {Query}")
556
+ )
557
+ ),
558
+ answer("Done!").
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### Pattern 10: Fresh Context with prompt()
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ % Use prompt() for independent sub-tasks that shouldn't share context
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+ agent_main(Topic) :-
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+ system("You are a research assistant."),
566
+
567
+ % Main research with accumulated context
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+ task("Research {Topic} deeply.", MainFindings),
569
+
570
+ % Independent critique - fresh context, no bias from main research
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+ prompt("As a skeptical reviewer, critique this research: {MainFindings}. Store critique in Critique.", Critique),
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+
573
+ % Back to main context for final synthesis
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+ task("Address this critique: {Critique}"),
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+
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+ answer("Research complete with peer review!").
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+ \`\`\`
578
+
579
+ ---
580
+
581
+ ## When to Use exec() vs Prolog
582
+
583
+ ### Use Prolog Native Functionality For:
584
+ - **File I/O**: \`open/3\`, \`write/2\`, \`read/2\`, \`close/1\`
585
+ - **String manipulation**: \`atom_concat/3\`, \`atom_string/2\`, \`split_string/4\`
586
+ - **List operations**: \`append/3\`, \`member/2\`, \`findall/3\`, \`maplist/2\`
587
+ - **Arithmetic**: \`is/2\`, comparison operators
588
+ - **Logic and control flow**: conjunctions, disjunctions, conditionals
589
+
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+ ### Use exec() ONLY For:
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+ - **External packages**: pandas, numpy, requests, matplotlib, etc.
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+ - **Shell commands**: find, grep, sed, awk, curl, git
593
+ - **System operations**: environment variables, process management
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+ - **Complex imperative logic**: loops with side effects, mutable state
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+
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+ ### BAD Example - Unnecessary Python:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
598
+ % DON'T do this - Python for simple file writing
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "python3 -c \"open('out.txt','w').write('hello')\""), _)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
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+ ### GOOD Example - Use Prolog:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
604
+ % DO this instead - native Prolog file I/O
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+ open('out.txt', write, S),
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+ write(S, Content),
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+ close(S)
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+ \`\`\`
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+
610
+ ---
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+
612
+ ## File Access Patterns with vm_exec
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+
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+ AgentVM runs a sandboxed Alpine Linux VM using **BusyBox** (not GNU coreutils).
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+ Some GNU-specific options may not be available. The workspace is mounted at \`/workspace\`.
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+
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+ **Important:** \`vm_exec\` returns a dict - always extract stdout:
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+ \`\`\`prolog
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+ exec(vm_exec(command: "ls /workspace"), Result),
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+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Output).
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+ \`\`\`
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+
623
+ ### Common File Operations
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+
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+ | Operation | Command | Example |
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+ |-----------|---------|---------|
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+ | List files | \`ls {dir}\` | \`ls /workspace/src\` |
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+ | Find by name | \`find {dir} -name '{pattern}' -type f\` | \`find /workspace -name '*.ts' -type f\` |
629
+ | Find shallow | \`find {dir} -maxdepth 1 -name '{pattern}'\` | \`find /workspace/src -maxdepth 1 -name '*.ts'\` |
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+ | Read file | \`cat {path}\` | \`cat /workspace/README.md\` |
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+ | Read first N lines | \`head -{n} {path}\` | \`head -10 /workspace/file.ts\` |
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+ | Read last N lines | \`tail -{n} {path}\` | \`tail -5 /workspace/file.ts\` |
633
+ | Read line range | \`sed -n '{start},{end}p' {path}\` | \`sed -n '1,10p' /workspace/file.ts\` |
634
+ | Grep in file | \`grep '{pattern}' {path}\` | \`grep 'import' /workspace/file.ts\` |
635
+ | Grep with line nums | \`grep -n '{pattern}' {path}\` | \`grep -n 'export' /workspace/file.ts\` |
636
+ | Grep recursive | \`grep -rn '{pattern}' {dir}\` | \`grep -rn 'TODO' /workspace/src\` |
637
+ | File exists | \`test -f {path} && echo yes\` | \`test -f /workspace/file.ts && echo yes\` |
638
+ | Dir exists | \`test -d {path} && echo yes\` | \`test -d /workspace/src && echo yes\` |
639
+ | File size | \`stat -c %s {path}\` | \`stat -c %s /workspace/file.ts\` |
640
+ | Line count | \`wc -l < {path}\` | \`wc -l < /workspace/file.ts\` |
641
+ | Count files | \`find ... \\| wc -l\` | \`find /workspace -name '*.ts' \\| wc -l\` |
642
+ | Basename | \`basename {path}\` | \`basename /workspace/src/file.ts\` |
643
+ | Dirname | \`dirname {path}\` | \`dirname /workspace/src/file.ts\` |
644
+
645
+ ### DML File Access Patterns
646
+
647
+ #### List Directory
648
+ \`\`\`prolog
649
+ list_files(Dir, Files) :-
650
+ format(string(Cmd), "ls ~w", [Dir]),
651
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
652
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Output),
653
+ split_string(Output, "\\n", "\\s\\t\\r\\n", Files).
654
+ \`\`\`
655
+
656
+ #### Find Files by Pattern
657
+ \`\`\`prolog
658
+ find_files(Dir, Pattern, Files) :-
659
+ format(string(Cmd), "find ~w -name '~w' -type f", [Dir, Pattern]),
660
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
661
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Output),
662
+ split_string(Output, "\\n", "\\s\\t\\r\\n", Files).
663
+ \`\`\`
664
+
665
+ #### Read File
666
+ \`\`\`prolog
667
+ read_file(Path, Content) :-
668
+ format(string(Cmd), "cat ~w", [Path]),
669
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
670
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Content).
671
+ \`\`\`
672
+
673
+ #### Read First N Lines
674
+ \`\`\`prolog
675
+ read_head(Path, N, Content) :-
676
+ format(string(Cmd), "head -~d ~w", [N, Path]),
677
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
678
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Content).
679
+ \`\`\`
680
+
681
+ #### Read Line Range
682
+ \`\`\`prolog
683
+ read_lines(Path, Start, End, Content) :-
684
+ format(string(Cmd), "sed -n '~d,~dp' ~w", [Start, End, Path]),
685
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
686
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Content).
687
+ \`\`\`
688
+
689
+ #### Grep in File
690
+ \`\`\`prolog
691
+ grep(Path, Pattern, Matches) :-
692
+ format(string(Cmd), "grep -n '~w' ~w || true", [Pattern, Path]),
693
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
694
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Matches).
695
+ \`\`\`
696
+
697
+ #### Recursive Grep
698
+ \`\`\`prolog
699
+ grep_recursive(Dir, Pattern, Matches) :-
700
+ format(string(Cmd), "grep -rn '~w' ~w || true", [Pattern, Dir]),
701
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
702
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Matches).
703
+ \`\`\`
704
+
705
+ #### File Exists Check
706
+ \`\`\`prolog
707
+ file_exists(Path) :-
708
+ format(string(Cmd), "test -f ~w && echo yes || echo no", [Path]),
709
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
710
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, "yes").
711
+ \`\`\`
712
+
713
+ #### Line Count
714
+ \`\`\`prolog
715
+ line_count(Path, Count) :-
716
+ format(string(Cmd), "wc -l < ~w", [Path]),
717
+ exec(vm_exec(command: Cmd), Result),
718
+ get_dict(stdout, Result, Output),
719
+ normalize_space(atom(CountAtom), Output),
720
+ atom_number(CountAtom, Count).
721
+ \`\`\`
722
+
723
+ ### BusyBox Limitations
724
+
725
+ BusyBox in Alpine Linux has limited options compared to GNU coreutils:
726
+ - \`grep --include\` is NOT supported - use \`find ... -exec grep\` instead
727
+ - Some \`find\` options may differ
728
+ - Use \`|| true\` with grep to prevent failures when no matches found
729
+
730
+ ---
731
+
732
+ ## Conversion Guidelines
733
+
734
+ 1. **Identify the core task** - What is the primary goal?
735
+ 2. **Determine parameters** - What inputs does the agent need?
736
+ 3. **Map to patterns** - Which DML pattern best fits?
737
+ 4. **Prefer Prolog native operations** - Use Prolog for file I/O, strings, lists
738
+ 5. **Use exec() sparingly** - Only for packages, shell commands, imperative logic
739
+ 6. **Define required tools** - What external capabilities are needed?
740
+ 7. **Handle edge cases** - Add fallbacks and error handling
741
+ 8. **Add progress output** - Keep users informed with \`output/1\`
742
+ 9. **Add ask_user wrapper** - If the task might need user input, clarification, or choices
743
+
744
+ ## CRITICAL: Tools are LLM-Only
745
+
746
+ **Tools defined with \`tool/3\` can ONLY be called by the LLM during \`task()\` execution.**
747
+
748
+ - \`tool/3\` defines capabilities for the LLM to use
749
+ - DML code CANNOT call tools directly as predicates
750
+ - If DML code needs external functionality, use \`exec()\` directly
751
+
752
+ \`\`\`prolog
753
+ % WRONG - cannot call tool from DML code
754
+ agent_main :-
755
+ my_search("query", Results). % ERROR!
756
+
757
+ % CORRECT - use exec() for direct access
758
+ agent_main :-
759
+ exec(web_search(query: "query"), Results).
760
+
761
+ % CORRECT - let LLM use the tool via task()
762
+ agent_main :-
763
+ task("Search for information about X.", Summary).
764
+ \`\`\`
765
+
766
+ ## CRITICAL: String Handling Rules
767
+
768
+ **NEVER do any of these:**
769
+ - \`output(format(...))\` - format/3 doesn't return a value, it binds to first arg
770
+ - \`answer(format(...))\` - same issue
771
+ - Mixing \`{Var}\` and \`~w\` in the same string
772
+ - Using \`{Var}\` inside format/3 format strings
773
+
774
+ **DO this instead:**
775
+ - Use \`{Variable}\` interpolation directly: \`output("Processing {Item}")\`
776
+ - Or use format/3 properly: \`format(string(Msg), "Count: ~d", [N]), output(Msg)\`
777
+
778
+ ## CRITICAL: Prolog vs exec() Rules
779
+
780
+ **Use Prolog for:**
781
+ - File I/O: \`open/3\`, \`write/2\`, \`close/1\`
782
+ - String building: \`atom_concat/3\`, \`atom_string/2\`
783
+ - All standard logic and data manipulation
784
+
785
+ **Use exec() ONLY for:**
786
+ - External packages (pandas, numpy)
787
+ - Shell commands (grep, curl, find)
788
+ - Complex imperative tasks
789
+
790
+ ## Output Requirements
791
+
792
+ Your DML output must:
793
+
794
+ 1. Start with a comment header describing the program
795
+ 2. Define any tool wrappers needed with \`tool/3\`
796
+ 3. **If the task may need user input, define an \`ask_user\` tool wrapper**
797
+ 4. Have a single \`agent_main\` entry point
798
+ 5. Use appropriate system prompts
799
+ 6. Include progress outputs for long-running tasks
800
+ 7. End with \`answer/1\` to signal completion
801
+ 8. Handle stated edge cases
802
+ 9. **Only use tools from the Available External Tools list**
803
+ 10. **Use ONLY {Variable} interpolation OR format/3, never mix them**
804
+ 11. **NEVER pass format(...) directly to output/1 or answer/1**
805
+ 12. **Use Prolog native file I/O, NOT Python exec() for simple file operations**
806
+
807
+ Output ONLY the DML code, no explanations or markdown code fences.
808
+ `;
809
+ // =============================================================================
810
+ // Tool Table Building
811
+ // =============================================================================
812
+ /**
813
+ * Build the tools table for the prompt
814
+ */
815
+ export function buildToolsTable(tools) {
816
+ if (tools.length === 0) {
817
+ return 'No additional tools configured.';
818
+ }
819
+ const lines = [];
820
+ // Group by provider
821
+ const byProvider = new Map();
822
+ for (const tool of tools) {
823
+ const existing = byProvider.get(tool.provider) || [];
824
+ existing.push(tool);
825
+ byProvider.set(tool.provider, existing);
826
+ }
827
+ for (const [provider, providerTools] of byProvider) {
828
+ const isBuiltIn = provider === 'agentvm';
829
+ lines.push(`### ${isBuiltIn ? 'Built-in Tools (AgentVM)' : `${provider} (MCP)`}`);
830
+ lines.push('');
831
+ lines.push('| Tool | Description |');
832
+ lines.push('|------|-------------|');
833
+ for (const tool of providerTools) {
834
+ // Format tool signature
835
+ let signature = tool.name;
836
+ if (tool.schema && typeof tool.schema === 'object') {
837
+ const schema = tool.schema;
838
+ if (schema.properties) {
839
+ const params = Object.keys(schema.properties).join(', ');
840
+ signature = `${tool.name}(${params})`;
841
+ }
842
+ }
843
+ lines.push(`| \`${signature}\` | ${tool.description} |`);
844
+ }
845
+ lines.push('');
846
+ }
847
+ return lines.join('\n');
848
+ }
849
+ /**
850
+ * Build the complete compilation prompt with tools injected
851
+ */
852
+ export function buildCompilationPrompt(tools) {
853
+ const toolsTable = buildToolsTable(tools);
854
+ return DML_CONVERSION_PROMPT.replace('{TOOLS_TABLE}', toolsTable);
855
+ }
856
+ /**
857
+ * Build the user message containing the markdown to convert
858
+ */
859
+ export function buildUserMessage(markdown) {
860
+ return `Convert the following Markdown task description into a DML program:
861
+
862
+ ---
863
+
864
+ ${markdown}
865
+
866
+ ---
867
+
868
+ Output only valid DML code.`;
869
+ }
870
+ //# sourceMappingURL=compiler_prompt.js.map