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@mkschreder mkschreder commented Apr 9, 2025

Summary

Removes tool descriptions from team system prompt.

  • Tool descriptions are already included in tool block
  • Tool descriptions make system prompt massive if they are included

Type of change

  • Bug fix (If applicable, issue number: #____)
  • New feature
  • Breaking change
  • Improvement
  • Model update
  • Other: _____________________

Checklist

  • Code complies with style guidelines
  • Ran format/validation scripts (./scripts/format.sh and ./scripts/validate.sh)
  • Self-review completed
  • Documentation updated (comments, docstrings)
  • Examples and guides: Relevant cookbook examples have been included or updated (if applicable)
  • Tested in clean environment
  • Tests added/updated (if applicable)

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Add any important context (deployment instructions, screenshots, security considerations, etc.)

Closes #2749

- Tool descriptions are already included in tool block
- Tool descriptions make system prompt massive if they are included
@mkschreder mkschreder requested a review from a team as a code owner April 9, 2025 19:39
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Hi @mkschreder
We added the ability to switch off the tool addition with add_member_tools_to_system_message: bool. I believe this is a good compromise.

@dirkbrnd dirkbrnd closed this Apr 17, 2025
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