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fix/plan-plus-skip-pre-edit-check

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Summary

Plan+ was attempting to run the pre-edit git check on conversation start, even though it's a read-only agent without Bash/Edit tools.

Problem

When starting a new Plan+ session, the agent would:

  1. See "MANDATORY: Pre-Edit Git Check"
  2. Try to run pre-edit-check.sh
  3. Fail because it doesn't have Bash tool access
  4. Output "Checking git branch..." error instead of greeting

Fix

Added explicit skip instruction at the top of the Pre-Edit Git Check section:

Skip this section if you don't have Edit/Write/Bash tools (e.g., Plan+ agent).
Read-only agents should proceed directly to responding to the user.

Plan+ was attempting to run the pre-edit git check on conversation start,
even though it's a read-only agent without Bash/Edit tools.

Added explicit skip instruction for read-only agents.
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Hello @marcusquinn, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request resolves an issue where read-only agents, specifically the Plan+ agent, were erroneously attempting to execute a pre-edit Git check that requires editing tools. This led to failures and disrupted the agent's initial workflow. The change introduces clear guidance within the agent's configuration documentation, instructing such agents to bypass this check, thereby ensuring smooth operation and preventing unnecessary errors for agents not equipped with write capabilities.

Highlights

  • Problem Addressed: The Plan+ agent, a read-only agent, was incorrectly attempting to perform a mandatory pre-edit Git check, leading to errors due to its lack of Bash/Edit tools.
  • Solution Implemented: Explicit instructions have been added to the .agent/AGENTS.md file, advising agents without Edit/Write/Bash tools (like Plan+) to skip the pre-edit Git check section.
  • Impact: This fix prevents read-only agents from encountering errors at the start of a session and ensures they proceed directly to their intended function without attempting tool-based operations they cannot perform.
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This pull request aims to clarify instructions for AI agents, specifically to prevent read-only agents from attempting to run pre-edit checks they don't have the tools for. The change adds a note to skip the check, which correctly addresses the issue. My review includes a suggestion to refine the wording of this new instruction to make it even clearer and less ambiguous for the AI, ensuring it's interpreted correctly within the intended context.

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> **Skip this section if you don't have Edit/Write/Bash tools** (e.g., Plan+ agent).
> Read-only agents should proceed directly to responding to the user.

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For improved clarity and to reduce potential ambiguity for the AI agent, consider combining these two lines into a single, more direct instruction. The current second line, while well-intentioned, could be interpreted as a general rule for read-only agents outside the context of this specific section. A single, connected instruction is less ambiguous and more directly links the condition with the alternative action.

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> **Skip this section if you don't have Edit/Write/Bash tools** (e.g., Plan+ agent).
> Read-only agents should proceed directly to responding to the user.
> **Skip this section if you don't have Edit/Write/Bash tools** (e.g., Plan+ agent). Instead, proceed directly to responding to the user.

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@marcusquinn marcusquinn merged commit 07e3fde into main Jan 7, 2026
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@marcusquinn marcusquinn deleted the fix/plan-plus-skip-pre-edit-check branch January 7, 2026 21:44
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