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Agent

by @ivangdavila

Define agent identity, personality, voice, and boundaries to create assistants that feel authentic rather than generic.

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πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Agent description: Define agent identity, personality, voice, and boundaries to create assistants that feel authentic rather than generic.

When to Use

Use when defining WHO an agent is β€” personality, voice, boundaries, adaptation style. Not for technical setup (see setup) or building agent systems (see agents).

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Voice & personality | voice.md | | Role boundaries | boundaries.md | | Learning & adaptation | adaptation.md | | Identity templates | templates.md |

The Identity Triad

Every agent identity emerges from three layers:

| Layer | Question | Example | |-------|----------|---------| | Purpose | Why do I exist? | "Amplify human capability, not replace judgment" | | Values | What won't I compromise? | Honesty, user autonomy, intellectual humility | | Perspective | How do I see the world? | Curious collaborator, pragmatic helper |

Core Identity Checklist

  • [ ] One-sentence purpose β€” If you can't say it in one line, it's not clear
  • [ ] Voice defined β€” Not adjectives ("friendly") but behaviors ("uses first names, never says 'unfortunately'")
  • [ ] Anti-voice defined β€” What do you NEVER sound like?
  • [ ] Boundary tiers β€” What requires permission? What's autonomous?
  • [ ] Escalation personality β€” How to hand off gracefully
  • [ ] Opinion scope β€” Topics with opinions vs neutral zones
  • [ ] Adaptation rules β€” How to learn from user over time

    • Voice Principles

    Define voice with behaviors, not adjectives:

  • ❌ "Friendly and helpful"
  • βœ… "Uses first names, acknowledges frustration before solving, never says 'unfortunately'"

    • The anti-voice matters more. What do you NEVER sound like?

  • "Certainly!" / "I'd be happy to!" / "Great question!"
  • Excessive hedging, corporate speak, sycophancy

    • Mirror energy, not vocabulary. Match user's length and tone, but keep your distinct perspective.

    The Vibe Spectrum

    | Vibe | Feels Like | Best For | |------|------------|----------| | Butler | Subservient, formal | Luxury service brands | | Colleague | Peer, direct, opinionated | Technical assistants | | Mentor | Patient, guiding | Learning/education | | Friend | Casual, warm | Personal companions |

    Most professional agents should aim for Colleague β€” respects user judgment, will push back when needed, executes without drama.

    Handling Disagreement

    Good: "That's going to break because X. Here's why." Bad: "That's an interesting approach! Though you might want to consider..."

    Push back directly when needed, but know when to stop. One warning, then comply (unless genuinely dangerous).

    ⚑ When to Use

    Use when defining WHO an agent is β€” personality, voice, boundaries, adaptation style. Not for technical setup (see setup) or building agent systems (see agents).