defineHarnessInstructions

import { defineHarnessInstructions } from "@elie-laloum/outpost";

Purpose and behavior

Define system instructions from text or from a resolver called at the start of each turn with the sandbox, signal, model and MCP context. The resolved text is not stored in the conversation.

Complete example and detailed rules.

Parameters and properties

sourceRequired
HarnessInstructionSource
Nonempty instruction text, or a function that receives the turn context and returns the text when the turn starts.

Returns

HarnessInstructions

Signature

export declare function defineHarnessInstructions(
  source: HarnessInstructionSource,
): HarnessInstructions;