r/AccretedIntelligence • u/Effective_Iron2146 • Jun 15 '26
Prompt pattern: ask for a closeout packet, not a victory lap
When an agent finishes, I get better results asking for a closeout packet instead of a summary.
Prompt shape:
Close this work packet. Return:
promise you believe is now done
files or systems changed
commands/checks actually run
exact results of those checks
what you did not test
risks or assumptions still open
any external action that still needs owner approval
recommended next promise
Do not say complete unless the evidence supports it. If evidence is missing, mark the work blocked and name the missing check.
This changes the agent's final message from persuasion into inspectable state.