diff --git a/src/core/tools/multiApplyDiffTool.ts b/src/core/tools/multiApplyDiffTool.ts
index d0fe65575034..a30778c5af0d 100644
--- a/src/core/tools/multiApplyDiffTool.ts
+++ b/src/core/tools/multiApplyDiffTool.ts
@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ Error: ${failPart.error}
 Suggested fixes:
 1. Verify the search content exactly matches the file content (including whitespace and case)
 2. Check for correct indentation and line endings
-3. Use <read_file> to see the current file content
+3. Use the read_file tool to verify the file's current contents
 4. Consider breaking complex changes into smaller diffs
 5. Ensure start_line parameter matches the actual content location
 ${errorDetails ? `\nDetailed error information:\n${errorDetails}\n` : ""}
@@ -476,7 +476,7 @@ Unable to apply diffs to file: ${absolutePath}
 Error: ${diffResult.error}
 
 Recovery suggestions:
-1. Use <read_file> to examine the current file content
+1. Use the read_file tool to verify the file's current contents
 2. Verify the diff format matches the expected search/replace pattern
 3. Check that the search content exactly matches what's in the file
 4. Consider using line numbers with start_line parameter