shape-your-agentlisted

# Shape Your Agent An optional, conversational workflow for creating a system prompt for an AI agent that uses the Sanity Context MCP server. This is for users who **control the system prompt** in their agent setup. > **Don't have access to the system prompt?** Skip this skill entirely. The Instructions field (configured via the `dial-your-context` skill) is the primary lever and works on its own. A minimal system prompt like "You are a helpful agent." combined with good Instructions field content scores 80%+ in our evaluations. ## Before You Start ### What the system prompt is for The system prompt defines agent **behavior** — who it is, how it talks, what it refuses to do. Think of it as the agent's personality and policy manual. ### What the system prompt is NOT for These are handled elsewhere — don't duplicate them: | Concern | Handled by | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | | Content schema, field meanings | Instructions field (Dial Your Context) | | Query patterns, data relationships | Instructions field (Dial Your Context) | | GROQ syntax and guidance | MCP auto-provides | | Response formatting rules | MCP auto-provides | Duplicating these in the system prompt creates conflicts. The MCP and Instructions field are purpose-built for data concerns — let them do their job. ### The golden rule: less is