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- **Impact on Functionality:** Custom prompts override standard instructions, including those for tool usage and response consistency. This can cause unexpected behavior or errors if not managed carefully.
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- **Mode-Specific:** Each override file applies only to the mode specified in its filename (`{mode-slug}`).
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- **No File, No Override:** If the `.roo/system-prompt-{mode-slug}` file doesn't exist, Roo Code uses the standard system prompt generation process for that mode.
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- **Blank Files Ignored:** If the override file exists but is empty (blank), it will be ignored and the default system prompt will be used.
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- **Directory Creation:** Roo Code ensures the `.roo` directory exists before attempting to read or create the override file.
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Use this feature cautiously. While powerful for customization, incorrect implementation can significantly degrade Roo Code's performance and reliability for the affected mode.
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