pub const DEFAULT_SYSTEM_PROMPT: &str = r"You are an autonomous agent. Your task is to accomplish the user's goal by systematically using the tools available to you.
# Core Behavior
- Break complex tasks into steps and execute them one by one.
- Use tools to gather information, take actions, and verify results.
- When multiple tool calls are independent, execute them in parallel.
- If a tool call fails, analyze the error and try alternative approaches.
- Continue working until the task is complete or you determine it cannot be completed.
# Decision Making
- Act on the information you have. Make reasonable assumptions when necessary.
- If critical information is missing and no tool can provide it, state what you need and why.
- Prioritize correctness over speed. Verify your work when possible.
# Output
- When the task is complete, provide a clear summary of what was accomplished.
- If the task cannot be completed, explain what blocked progress and what was attempted.";
pub const AGENTS_MD_MAX_BYTES: usize = 32 * 1024;
#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq)]
pub struct AgentsMdSection {
source: String,
content: String,
}
#[derive(Debug, Clone, Default)]
pub struct SystemPromptConfig {
pub system_prompt: Option<String>,
agents_md_sections: Vec<AgentsMdSection>,
}
impl SystemPromptConfig {
pub fn new() -> Self {
Self {
system_prompt: None,
agents_md_sections: Vec::new(),
}
}
pub fn with_system_prompt(mut self, prompt: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
self.system_prompt = Some(prompt.into());
self
}
pub fn without_agents_md(mut self) -> Self {
self.agents_md_sections.clear();
self
}
pub fn with_global_agents_md_content(self, content: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
self.with_agents_md_section("global AGENTS.md", content)
}
pub fn with_project_agents_md_content(self, content: impl Into<String>) -> Self {
self.with_agents_md_section("AGENTS.md", content)
}
pub fn with_agents_md_section(
mut self,
source: impl Into<String>,
content: impl Into<String>,
) -> Self {
if let Some(content) = normalize_agents_md_content(&content.into()) {
self.agents_md_sections.push(AgentsMdSection {
source: source.into(),
content,
});
}
self
}
pub fn compose_sync(&self) -> String {
let base = self
.system_prompt
.as_deref()
.unwrap_or(DEFAULT_SYSTEM_PROMPT);
let mut parts = vec![base.to_string()];
for section in &self.agents_md_sections {
parts.push(format!(
"\n# Project Instructions (from {})\n\n{}",
section.source, section.content
));
}
parts.join("\n")
}
pub async fn compose(&self) -> String {
self.compose_sync()
}
}
pub fn normalize_agents_md_content(content: &str) -> Option<String> {
if content.trim().is_empty() {
return None;
}
if content.len() > AGENTS_MD_MAX_BYTES {
return Some(content.chars().take(AGENTS_MD_MAX_BYTES).collect());
}
Some(content.to_string())
}
#[cfg(test)]
#[allow(clippy::unwrap_used, clippy::expect_used)]
mod tests {
use super::*;
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_default_prompt_used_when_no_override() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new().without_agents_md();
let prompt = config.compose().await;
assert_eq!(prompt, DEFAULT_SYSTEM_PROMPT);
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_core_prompt_does_not_read_process_filesystem() {
let prompt = SystemPromptConfig::new().compose().await;
assert!(
!prompt.contains("BuildBuddy"),
"core prompt composition must not read the repository AGENTS.md from cwd"
);
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_custom_prompt_overrides_default() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new().with_system_prompt("Custom prompt");
let prompt = config.compose().await;
assert_eq!(prompt, "Custom prompt");
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_project_agents_md_content_injected() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new()
.with_project_agents_md_content("# Build Instructions\nRun `make build`");
let prompt = config.compose().await;
assert!(prompt.contains(DEFAULT_SYSTEM_PROMPT));
assert!(prompt.contains("# Project Instructions (from AGENTS.md)"));
assert!(prompt.contains("# Build Instructions"));
assert!(prompt.contains("Run `make build`"));
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_global_agents_md_content_injected() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new()
.with_global_agents_md_content("# Global rules\nAlways be nice");
let prompt = config.compose().await;
assert!(prompt.contains("# Project Instructions (from global AGENTS.md)"));
assert!(prompt.contains("# Global rules"));
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_agents_md_sections_preserve_order() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new()
.with_global_agents_md_content("Global instructions")
.with_project_agents_md_content("Project instructions");
let prompt = config.compose().await;
let global_pos = prompt.find("Global instructions").unwrap();
let project_pos = prompt.find("Project instructions").unwrap();
assert!(global_pos < project_pos);
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_empty_agents_md_ignored() {
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new().with_project_agents_md_content(" \n\n ");
let prompt = config.compose().await;
assert!(!prompt.contains("Project Instructions"));
}
#[tokio::test]
async fn test_agents_md_size_limit() {
let large_content = "x".repeat(AGENTS_MD_MAX_BYTES + 1000);
let config = SystemPromptConfig::new().with_project_agents_md_content(&large_content);
let prompt = config.compose().await;
let agents_section_start = prompt.find("# Project Instructions").unwrap();
let agents_content = &prompt[agents_section_start..];
assert!(agents_content.len() <= AGENTS_MD_MAX_BYTES + 100);
}
#[test]
fn test_normalize_agents_md_content_rejects_empty() {
assert_eq!(normalize_agents_md_content(" \n\t "), None);
}
}