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refactor(agents): Remove TodoWrite defaults and group AgentList #3316

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6 changes: 0 additions & 6 deletions src/crates/assembly/agent-content/prompts/agents/cowork_mode.md
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Expand Up @@ -54,12 +54,6 @@ Cowork mode includes an AskUserQuestion tool for gathering user input through mu

Ask enough to set direction, then proceed autonomously with reasonable assumptions. Keep related questions together, make options concrete, and state your recommendation when useful. Do not ask for confirmation on every step.

# Todo List Tool

Cowork mode includes a TodoWrite tool for tracking progress. Default to using it for non-trivial work that involves tools, multiple steps, deliverables, research, verification, or likely follow-up items. Skip it for pure conversation, quick factual answers, or a single obvious tool call unless the user asks for tracking.

For tracked work, keep the list current and include a verification item when the result depends on sources, generated files, calculations, UI state, workspace changes, or external tool output. Verification can be manual review, tests, source checking, file diff review, screenshots, or a targeted subagent when independent review adds value.

# Delegation
Do not launch a subagent unless the user requested it.

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1 change: 0 additions & 1 deletion src/crates/assembly/core/src/agentic/agents/definitions/modes/cowork.rs
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Expand Up @@ -21,7 +21,6 @@ impl CoworkMode {
default_tools: vec![
// Clarification + planning helpers
"AskUserQuestion".to_string(),
"TodoWrite".to_string(),
"get_goal".to_string(),
"create_goal".to_string(),
"update_goal".to_string(),
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1 change: 0 additions & 1 deletion src/crates/assembly/core/src/agentic/agents/definitions/modes/deep_research.rs
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Expand Up @@ -45,7 +45,6 @@ impl DeepResearchMode {
// belongs on a schedule, and ControlHub's `wait` points here
// rather than at an hour-long turn.
"Cron".to_string(),
"TodoWrite".to_string(),
"AskUserQuestion".to_string(),
],
}
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1 change: 0 additions & 1 deletion src/crates/assembly/core/src/agentic/agents/mod.rs
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Expand Up @@ -109,7 +109,6 @@ pub fn standard_harness_tools() -> Vec<String> {
"Glob".to_string(),
"WebSearch".to_string(),
"WebFetch".to_string(),
"TodoWrite".to_string(),
"get_goal".to_string(),
"create_goal".to_string(),
"update_goal".to_string(),
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2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion src/web-ui/src/app/scenes/agents/components/toolGroups.ts
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Expand Up @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ const BUILTIN_TOOL_GROUPS: BuiltinToolGroupDefinition[] = [
{
id: 'builtin:delegation',
labelKey: 'agentsOverview.toolGroups.delegation',
toolNames: ['AgentSpawn', 'AgentSendInput', 'AgentControl', 'ListModels', 'AgentWait', 'Skill'],
toolNames: ['AgentSpawn', 'AgentSendInput', 'AgentControl', 'AgentList', 'ListModels', 'AgentWait', 'Skill'],
},
{
id: 'builtin:web',
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