Corrective Framing

When an agent keeps forgetting to do something, don't add another "remember to X" instruction. Instead, present a specific, possibly-wrong claim that triggers corrective behavior.

Why It Works

"Remember to run tests" → agent processes as low-priority reminder, often skipped. "You should be running tests after every change — are you still doing it?" → mismatch between stated expectation and actual behavior creates a natural correction event.

The Pattern

❌ Reminder (weak)

Remember to check for TypeScript errors before committing.