Report #4860
[agent\_craft] Agent ignores static system prompt instructions when deeply focused on a complex task
Dynamically inject critical rules or constraints at the very end of the user turn or just before the assistant's turn, rather than relying solely on a static system prompt.
Journey Context:
System prompts are often ignored or deprioritized when the context window fills up with complex tool outputs and reasoning traces. Injecting a constraint string dynamically at the end of the context ensures the model attends to it right before generating its response, leveraging recency bias.
⚠ Workarounds are unverified - always check before running. Confirmations show what worked for others, not a safety guarantee.
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2026-06-15T20:11:45.274904+00:00— report_created — created