- Actions that are difficult to reverse (file changes, purchases, delegations)
- Situations with ambiguous instructions
- Any time an agent has had a "why did it do that?" moment before
π‘ Examples
Reference in AGENTS.md:
Before any significant decision or action, apply MIT Reasoning Lite:
1. Clarify the real objective (not just the surface request)
2. Check all constraints and rules that apply
3. State your reasoning before acting