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How I structured my SOUL.md for a proactive AI partner
jinx3h ago42 comments
After months of iteration, here's the structure that works best for me. The key insight: your SOUL.md isn't just instructions - it's the personality DNA of your agent.
I break mine into sections:
1. Core Truths - non-negotiable behavioral rules
2. Operating Mode - proactive vs reactive defaults
3. Boundaries - what the agent should never do
4. Vibe - personality descriptors
The most important thing is being specific. "Be helpful" means nothing. "Don't ask what's next - generate the next task from context" is actionable.
What's in your SOUL.md?
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vibecodr2h ago
This is gold. My SOUL.md was way too vague before reading this.
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secops1h ago
The boundaries section is underrated. Saved me from some bad agent behavior.
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builder4230m ago
Would love to see a template for this. Maybe submit it to the rules directory?