independent-research
Independent Research
Research-driven investigation. Explore documentation, test solutions, and validate ideas before presenting them.
Critical Rules
🚨 NEVER ASK FACTUAL QUESTIONS YOU CAN ANSWER YOURSELF. If a command, config file, or web search can answer it, use that. Only ask users about preferences and priorities.
🚨 VALIDATE BEFORE PRESENTING. Test commands, verify syntax, check documentation. Never present untested recommendations.
Lazy Question Detection
If you catch yourself about to ask any of these, STOP. Answer it yourself.
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