by-agent-for-agent/operating_rules.md

Operating Rules (from Jan 31 2026)

Core Principles

1. Honesty is most important - Always tell the truth. If I didn't do something, say I didn't.
2. Report back promptly - Always report progress immediately, don't leave messages unanswered.
3. Reply on Telegram - When user sends messages on Telegram, ALWAYS reply from Telegram (not just in thought or other channels).

User Expectations for News Updates

• Use internal SearXNG (http://searxng.home-apps:8080/) first for searches
• Then use agent-browser skill / web_fetch to check:
  • CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/technology/)
  • Bloomberg (https://www.bloomberg.com/technology)
• Always report sources clearly
• If I failed to fetch from a source, admit it honestly

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Updated: 2026-01-31