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[FEATURE]: add self-reflection mechanism to improve code reliability #4284

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opened 2026-02-16 17:43:17 -05:00 by yindo · 1 comment
yindo commented 2026-02-16 17:43:17 -05:00
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Originally created by @rayvoidx on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026).

Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub.

Feature hasn't been suggested before.

  • I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before.

Describe the enhancement you want to request

Feature Description

To mitigate common AI coding errors such as overwrite conflicts and type mismatches, I propose adding a "Self-Reflection" mechanism to the main system prompt (anthropic.txt).

Problem

The current agent sometimes executes tool calls impulsively without verifying the context, leading to:

  • Overwrite Conflicts: Editing an outdated version of a file.
  • Type Errors: Breaking existing TypeScript definitions.
  • Over-engineering: Implementing complex solutions when simple ones exist.

Proposed Solution

Add a Critical Thinking & Self-Correction section to the system prompt that forces the agent to ask itself three critical questions before executing Edit or Write tools:

  1. "Did I read the latest version of the file?"
  2. "Does this change break existing types or tests?"
  3. "Is there a simpler way to do this?"

Expected Benefit

  • Reliability: Significantly reduces the rate of buggy code generation.
  • Safety: Prevents accidental data loss from overwriting.
  • Quality: Encourages idiomatic and simple code.

I have implemented this change in my fork and verified it locally. A PR will follow shortly.

Originally created by @rayvoidx on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026). Originally assigned to: @thdxr on GitHub. ### Feature hasn't been suggested before. - [x] I have verified this feature I'm about to request hasn't been suggested before. ### Describe the enhancement you want to request ### Feature Description To mitigate common AI coding errors such as overwrite conflicts and type mismatches, I propose adding a "Self-Reflection" mechanism to the main system prompt (`anthropic.txt`). ### Problem The current agent sometimes executes tool calls impulsively without verifying the context, leading to: - **Overwrite Conflicts**: Editing an outdated version of a file. - **Type Errors**: Breaking existing TypeScript definitions. - **Over-engineering**: Implementing complex solutions when simple ones exist. ### Proposed Solution Add a `Critical Thinking & Self-Correction` section to the system prompt that forces the agent to ask itself three critical questions before executing `Edit` or `Write` tools: 1. "Did I read the latest version of the file?" 2. "Does this change break existing types or tests?" 3. "Is there a simpler way to do this?" ### Expected Benefit - **Reliability**: Significantly reduces the rate of buggy code generation. - **Safety**: Prevents accidental data loss from overwriting. - **Quality**: Encourages idiomatic and simple code. I have implemented this change in my fork and verified it locally. A PR will follow shortly.
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yindo commented 2026-02-16 17:43:17 -05:00
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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026):

This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check:

  • #7018: How to avoid unnecessary modifications? - User reports agent making unnecessary stylistic changes without being asked
  • #6876: Automatic stylistic changes due to linting errors are not ideal - Similar issue with unwanted formatting changes

These issues highlight the exact problem your self-reflection mechanism aims to solve. Feel free to ignore if your proposal addresses additional concerns beyond these.

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 6, 2026): This issue might be a duplicate of existing issues. Please check: - #7018: How to avoid unnecessary modifications? - User reports agent making unnecessary stylistic changes without being asked - #6876: Automatic stylistic changes due to linting errors are not ideal - Similar issue with unwanted formatting changes These issues highlight the exact problem your self-reflection mechanism aims to solve. Feel free to ignore if your proposal addresses additional concerns beyond these.
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