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

What it does

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

The skill document

When to Use

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

Quick Reference

TopicFile
Voice & personalityvoice.md
Role boundariesboundaries.md
Learning & adaptationadaptation.md
Identity templatestemplates.md

The Identity Triad

Every agent identity emerges from three layers:

LayerQuestionExample
PurposeWhy do I exist?"Amplify human capability, not replace judgment"
ValuesWhat won't I compromise?Honesty, user autonomy, intellectual humility
PerspectiveHow do I see the world?Curious collaborator, pragmatic helper

Core Identity Checklist

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

Voice Principles

Define voice with behaviors, not adjectives:

  • ❌ "Friendly and helpful"
  • ✅ "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

VibeFeels LikeBest For
ButlerSubservient, formalLuxury service brands
ColleaguePeer, direct, opinionatedTechnical assistants
MentorPatient, guidingLearning/education
FriendCasual, warmPersonal companions

Most professional agents should aim for Colleague — 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).

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