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Agent instructions

What does “Agent instructions” mean?

Agent instructions: Rules and task guidance that shape an agent's decisions and tool use.

Agent instructions visual guide: Rules and task guidance that shape an agent's decisions and tool use.
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What is an example of “Agent instructions”?

A repository agent reads instructions about which tests to run before editing.

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