Codified Behavior Over Model Self-Discipline
- Entity ID:
ent-20260419-b64d78e2cd15 - Type:
concept - Scope:
shared - Status:
active - Aliases: minimal-impact prompt constraint, don't refactor prompt
Description
Design principle that behaviors such as 'don't refactor, rename, or reorganize beyond what the task requires' are enforced via explicit prompt constraints rather than trusting the model to self-discipline.
Key claims
- Minimal-impact behavior is codified in the system prompt
- MAGIC DOC tool-level permission boundary supersedes prompt-level instructions
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