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12 changes: 0 additions & 12 deletions crates/goose/src/agents/snapshots/goose__agents__prompt_manager__tests__basic.snap
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Expand Up @@ -30,18 +30,6 @@ No extensions are defined. You should let the user know that they should add ext



# sub agents

Execute self contained tasks where step-by-step visibility is not important through subagents.

- Delegate via `dynamic_task__create_task` for: result-only operations, parallelizable work, multi-part requests,
verification, exploration
- Parallel subagents for multiple operations, single subagents for independent work
- Explore solutions in parallel — launch parallel subagents with different approaches (if non-interfering)
- Provide all needed context — subagents cannot see your context
- Use extension filters to limit resource access
- Use return_last_only when only a summary or simple answer is required — inform subagent of this choice.

# Response Guidelines

- Use Markdown formatting for all responses.
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12 changes: 0 additions & 12 deletions crates/goose/src/agents/snapshots/goose__agents__prompt_manager__tests__one_extension.snap
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- list_resources


# sub agents

Execute self contained tasks where step-by-step visibility is not important through subagents.

- Delegate via `dynamic_task__create_task` for: result-only operations, parallelizable work, multi-part requests,
verification, exploration
- Parallel subagents for multiple operations, single subagents for independent work
- Explore solutions in parallel — launch parallel subagents with different approaches (if non-interfering)
- Provide all needed context — subagents cannot see your context
- Use extension filters to limit resource access
- Use return_last_only when only a summary or simple answer is required — inform subagent of this choice.

# Response Guidelines

- Use Markdown formatting for all responses.
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12 changes: 0 additions & 12 deletions crates/goose/src/agents/snapshots/goose__agents__prompt_manager__tests__typical_setup.snap
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Expand Up @@ -68,18 +68,6 @@ Explain that minimizing extensions helps with the recall of the correct tools to
- list_resources


# sub agents

Execute self contained tasks where step-by-step visibility is not important through subagents.

- Delegate via `dynamic_task__create_task` for: result-only operations, parallelizable work, multi-part requests,
verification, exploration
- Parallel subagents for multiple operations, single subagents for independent work
- Explore solutions in parallel — launch parallel subagents with different approaches (if non-interfering)
- Provide all needed context — subagents cannot see your context
- Use extension filters to limit resource access
- Use return_last_only when only a summary or simple answer is required — inform subagent of this choice.

# Response Guidelines

- Use Markdown formatting for all responses.
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14 changes: 0 additions & 14 deletions crates/goose/src/prompts/system.md
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{% endif %}

{{tool_selection_strategy}}
{% if enable_subagents %}

# sub agents

Execute self contained tasks where step-by-step visibility is not important through subagents.

- Delegate via `dynamic_task__create_task` for: result-only operations, parallelizable work, multi-part requests,
verification, exploration
- Parallel subagents for multiple operations, single subagents for independent work
- Explore solutions in parallel — launch parallel subagents with different approaches (if non-interfering)
- Provide all needed context — subagents cannot see your context
- Use extension filters to limit resource access
- Use return_last_only when only a summary or simple answer is required — inform subagent of this choice.
{% endif %}

# Response Guidelines

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