System prompt
The system prompt for agents is defined in terms of templating variables, shown below.System
User prompt
The user prompt for agents is defined in terms of templating variables, shown below.User
Templating variables
Initial context defining the agent’s role.Note:
premise: Thepremiseprovided on instantiating the agent.uses_tool_calls:Trueif the agent uses tool calls,Falseotherwise.
STARTER
Core constraints defining available resources, code execution rules, and output requirements.Note:
uses_tool_calls:Trueif the agent uses tool calls,Falseotherwise.available_modules: A list of the names of all available modules in the REPL.is_python_sdk:Trueif request made from the Python SDK,Falseotherwise.has_global_resources:Trueifscopeon instantiation is not empty,Falseotherwise.global_resources_stub: Formatted stubs of all defined resources provided viascopeon instantiation.
OBJECTIVES
Step-by-step process for analyzing inputs, executing code, and producing results.
WORKFLOW
Defines the two types of messages the agent receives during execution.
INTERACTIONS
Formatting rules for agent responses and code blocks.
OUTPUT
Key behavioral guidelines for handling tasks, return types, and error conditions.
NOTES
Formatted task description, expected return type, and additional tools.Note:
task: Thetaskprovided on calling the agent.return_type: Formatted expected return type for the agent’s task.has_local_resources:Trueifscopeon calling the agent is not empty,Falseotherwise.local_resources_stub: Formatted stubs of all defined resources provided viascopeon calling the agent.
USER_PROMPT
Formatted expected return type for the agent’s task.
Formatted stubs for all defined resources available to the agent.