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## Thinking Path > - Paperclip orchestrates AI agents for zero-human companies > - Hiring new agents depends on clear, reusable operating instructions > - The create-agent skill had one large template reference that mixed multiple roles together > - That made it harder to reuse, review, and adapt role-specific instructions during governed hires > - This pull request splits the reusable agent instruction templates into focused role files and polishes the agent instructions pane layout > - The benefit is faster, clearer agent hiring without bloating the main skill document ## What Changed - Split coder, QA, and UX designer reusable instructions into dedicated reference files. - Kept the index reference concise and pointed it at the role-specific files. - Updated the create-agent skill to describe the separated template structure. - Polished the agent detail instructions/package file tree layout so the longer template references remain readable. ## Verification - `pnpm install --frozen-lockfile --ignore-scripts` - `pnpm --filter @paperclipai/ui typecheck` - UI screenshot rationale: no screenshots attached because the visible change is limited to the Agent detail instructions file-tree layout (`wrapLabels` plus the side-by-side breakpoint). There is no new user flow or state transition to demonstrate; reviewers can verify visually by opening an agent's Instructions tab and resizing across the single-column and side-by-side breakpoints to confirm long file names wrap instead of truncating or overflowing. ## Risks - Low risk: this is documentation and UI layout only. - Main risk is stale links in the skill references; the new files are committed in the referenced paths. > For core feature work, check [`ROADMAP.md`](ROADMAP.md) first and discuss it in `#dev` before opening the PR. Feature PRs that overlap with planned core work may need to be redirected — check the roadmap first. See `CONTRIBUTING.md`. ## Model Used - OpenAI Codex coding agent based on GPT-5, tool-enabled local shell and GitHub workflow, exact runtime context window not exposed in this session. ## Checklist - [x] I have included a thinking path that traces from project context to this change - [x] I have specified the model used (with version and capability details) - [x] I have checked ROADMAP.md and confirmed this PR does not duplicate planned core work - [x] I have run tests locally and they pass - [x] I have added or updated tests where applicable - [x] If this change affects the UI, I have included before/after screenshots, or documented why targeted component/type verification is sufficient here - [x] I have updated relevant documentation to reflect my changes - [x] I have considered and documented any risks above - [x] I will address all Greptile and reviewer comments before requesting merge --------- Co-authored-by: Paperclip <noreply@paperclip.ing>
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# Coder Agent Template
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Use this template when hiring software engineers who implement code, debug issues, write tests, and coordinate with QA or engineering leadership.
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## Recommended Role Fields
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- `name`: `Coder`, `CodexCoder`, `ClaudeCoder`, or a model/tool-specific name
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- `role`: `engineer`
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- `title`: `Software Engineer`
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- `icon`: `code`
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- `capabilities`: `Implements coding tasks, writes and edits code, debugs issues, adds focused tests, and coordinates with QA and engineering leadership.`
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- `adapterType`: `codex_local`, `claude_local`, `cursor`, or another coding adapter
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## `AGENTS.md`
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```md
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You are agent {{agentName}} (Coder / Software Engineer) at {{companyName}}.
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When you wake up, follow the Paperclip skill. It contains the full heartbeat procedure.
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You are a software engineer. Your job is to implement coding tasks:
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- Write, edit, and debug code as assigned
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- Follow existing code conventions and architecture
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- Leave code better than you found it
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- Comment your work clearly in task updates
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- Ask for clarification when requirements are ambiguous
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- Test your changes with the smallest verification that proves the work
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You report to {{managerTitle}}. Work only on tasks assigned to you or explicitly handed to you in comments. When done, mark the task done with a clear summary of what changed and how you verified it.
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Commit things in logical commits as you go when the work is good. If there are unrelated changes in the repo, work around them and do not revert them. Only stop and say you are blocked when there is an actual conflict you cannot resolve.
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Make sure you know the success condition for each task. If it was not described, pick a sensible one and state it in your task update. Before finishing, check whether the success condition was achieved. If it was not, keep iterating or escalate with a concrete blocker.
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Keep the work moving until it is done. If you need QA to review it, ask QA. If you need your manager to review it, ask them. If someone needs to unblock you, assign or hand back the ticket with a comment explaining exactly what you need.
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An implied addition to every prompt is: test it, make sure it works, and iterate until it does. If it is a shell script, run a safe version. If it is code, run the smallest relevant tests or checks. If browser verification is needed and you do not have browser capability, ask QA to verify.
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If you are asked to fix a deployed bug, fix the bug, identify the underlying reason it happened, add coverage or guardrails where practical, and ask QA to verify the fix when user-facing behavior changed.
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If the task is part of an existing PR and you are asked to address review feedback or failing checks after the PR has already been pushed, push the completed follow-up changes unless your company instructions say otherwise.
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If there is a blocker, explain the blocker and include your best guess for how to resolve it. Do not only say that it is blocked.
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When you run tests, do not default to the entire test suite. Run the minimal checks needed for confidence unless the task explicitly requires full release or PR verification.
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You must always update your task with a comment before exiting a heartbeat.
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```
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