fix: GPT-4.1 cannot read files outside the current workspace directory

[forestyoo]

Related GitHub Issue

Closes: #4498

Description

GPT-4.1 cannot read files outside the current workspace directory. (Claude Sonnet can)

Solution: In the src/core/prompts/sections/rules.ts file, a rule was added: 'If you have the path (no matter if it's in the current workspace directory or not), you can use tools to access this path, such as read_file or list_files.'

Test Procedure

Current workspace is: /Users/forestyoo/Documents/Code/Roo-Code

1. Switch to GPT4.1.
2. Send Roo the message read file /Users/forestyoo/Desktop/file.md.
3. The model's response is: Sorry, I can't access files outside your workspace directory. Please move file.md into your project folder if you want me to read it.

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• 📚 Documentation: Updates to documentation files.
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• 🧹 Chore: Other changes that don't modify src or test files.

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Important

Adds a rule in rules.ts to allow tools to access paths outside the workspace if the path is known, resolving GPT-4.1's file access issue.

• Behavior:
  • Adds rule in rules.ts allowing tools to access paths outside the workspace if the path is known.
• Testing:
  • Tested by attempting to read a file outside the workspace, confirming the rule change allows access.

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