Remove subagent instructions from system prompt - #5441
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The subagent guidance in the system prompt is redundant with comprehensive instructions embedded directly in the tool descriptions themselves. The
dynamic_task__create_tasktool already explains the isolation context, extension handling, and return behavior, whilesubagent__execute_taskdetails the execution strategies with clear examples.Rather than maintaining duplicate instructions that could drift out of sync, consolidating this information into the tool descriptions provides a cleaner, more maintainable approach that reduces cognitive overhead while preserving all necessary guidance for effective subagent usage.