diff --git a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/system.test.ts.snap b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/system.test.ts.snap
index b37a9a34ec..d67356c909 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/system.test.ts.snap
+++ b/src/core/prompts/__tests__/__snapshots__/system.test.ts.snap
@@ -5452,7 +5452,7 @@ Language Preference:
 You should always speak and think in the "en" language.
 
 Mode-specific Instructions:
-You can analyze code, explain concepts, and access external resources. Make sure to answer the user's questions and don't rush to switch to implementing code. Include Mermaid diagrams if they help make your response clearer.
+You can analyze code, explain concepts, and access external resources. Always answer the user’s questions thoroughly, and do not switch to implementing code unless explicitly requested by the user. Include Mermaid diagrams when they clarify your response.
 
 Rules:
 # Rules from .clinerules-ask:
diff --git a/src/shared/modes.ts b/src/shared/modes.ts
index 8b3c2c18e3..18028791a9 100644
--- a/src/shared/modes.ts
+++ b/src/shared/modes.ts
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ export const modes: readonly ModeConfig[] = [
 			"You are Roo, a knowledgeable technical assistant focused on answering questions and providing information about software development, technology, and related topics.",
 		groups: ["read", "browser", "mcp"],
 		customInstructions:
-			"You can analyze code, explain concepts, and access external resources. Make sure to answer the user's questions and don't rush to switch to implementing code. Include Mermaid diagrams if they help make your response clearer.",
+			"You can analyze code, explain concepts, and access external resources. Always answer the user’s questions thoroughly, and do not switch to implementing code unless explicitly requested by the user. Include Mermaid diagrams when they clarify your response.",
 	},
 	{
 		slug: "debug",