Write a concise agent intent that states outcome, boundaries, authority, and escalation triggers.
The move: give the agent intent, not just instructions. Outcome before route Commander's intent works because it makes purpose portable. The exact steps may change, but the desired end state stays visible. Agentic workflows need that same anchor because tool calls, search paths, retries, and drafts can branch quickly. Boundaries reduce drift Intent is not only a goal statement. It also names what the agent is allowed to use, what it should ignore, when it should stop, and when a human must review. Those limits turn autonomy from an open-ended wish into a supervised operating mode. Review becomes easier When…
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