Make update_todo_list description concise and pro-usage #6917
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| **Description:** | ||
| Replace the entire TODO list with an updated checklist reflecting the current state. Always provide the full list; the system will overwrite the previous one. This tool is designed for step-by-step task tracking, allowing you to confirm completion of each step before updating, update multiple task statuses at once (e.g., mark one as completed and start the next), and dynamically add new todos discovered during long or complex tasks. | ||
| Maintain a single authoritative, ordered checklist for the task. Always send the full list (the system replaces it entirely). Default to using this tool for any task with more than one step. Update it after each meaningful change: completing an item, starting the next, discovering a new item, or becoming blocked. |
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Nice work condensing this from ~20 lines to ~12 lines while keeping the meaning clear. The new opening line "Default to using this tool for any task with more than one step" sets a much more encouraging tone.
| - [ ] Task description (pending) | ||
| - [x] Task description (completed) | ||
| - [-] Task description (in progress) | ||
| - [ ] Task description (pending) |
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Good catch fixing the indentation from tabs to spaces here. Consistency matters!
| - There is only a single, trivial task. | ||
| - The task can be completed in one or two simple steps. | ||
| - The request is purely conversational or informational. | ||
| - Truly single-step, trivial actions only. |
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Consider simplifying this even further to just "Single-step trivial tasks" - the "Truly" and "only" feel redundant when we're going for maximum conciseness.
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Condense update_todo_list tool description to encourage consistent use on multi-step tasks; remove discouraging guidance; update related prompt snapshots and keep behavior identical.
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