Soft remove parentInstructions

Author: jahooma

backend/src/templates/agents/agent-builder.ts

@@ -122,18 +122,9 @@ export const agentBuilder = (model: Model): Omit<AgentTemplate, 'id'> => {
       "1. Understand the requested agent's purpose and capabilities",
       "2. Choose appropriate tools for the agent's function",
       '3. Write a comprehensive system prompt',
-      '4. **Generate proper parentInstructions** - these tell parent agents when to spawn this agent',
-      `5. Create the complete agent template file in ${AGENT_TEMPLATES_DIR}`,
-      '6. Ensure the template follows all conventions and best practices',
-      '7. Use the AgentConfig interface for the configuration',
-      '',
-      '## Critical: parentInstructions Field',
-      'The parentInstructions field is crucial - it tells parent agents when to call your custom agent. For example:',
-      '- A file-picker agent should have: { "base": "Spawn when you need to find relevant files in the codebase" }',
-      '- A test-writer agent should have: { "base": "Spawn when you need to write or update unit tests" }',
-      '- A code-reviewer agent should have: { "base": "Spawn when you need to review code changes for quality and best practices" }',
-      '',
-      'Always include parentInstructions that clearly describe when parent agents should spawn this custom agent.',
+      `4. Create the complete agent template file in ${AGENT_TEMPLATES_DIR}`,
+      '5. Ensure the template follows all conventions and best practices',
+      '6. Use the AgentConfig interface for the configuration',
       '',
       'Create agent templates that are focused, efficient, and well-documented. Always import the AgentConfig type and export a default configuration object.',
     ].join('\n'),
@@ -217,19 +208,9 @@ IMPORTANT: Always end your response with the end_turn tool when you have complet
 - Use the AgentConfig interface
 - Include appropriate tools based on the specialty
 - Write a comprehensive system prompt
-- **CRITICAL: Include parentInstructions** - tell parent agents when to spawn this agent
 - Follow naming conventions and best practices
 - Export a default configuration object
 
-**parentInstructions Example:**
-For a ${requirements.specialty} agent, include something like:
-${'```'}typescript
-parentInstructions: {
-  "base": "Spawn when you need help with ${requirements.specialty} tasks",
-  // Add other parent agents as appropriate
-}
-${'```'}
-
 Please create the complete agent template now.`,
           },
         }

common/src/templates/agent-template.d.ts

@@ -59,9 +59,6 @@ export interface AgentConfig {
    * but usually not necessary for smart models. Prefer instructionsPrompt for most instructions. */
   stepPrompt: string
 
-  /** Instructions for specific parent agents on when to spawn this agent as a subagent. */
-  parentInstructions?: Record<SubagentName, string>
-
   // ============================================================================
   // Input and Output
   // ============================================================================

common/src/types/dynamic-agent-template.ts

@@ -134,6 +134,7 @@ export const DynamicAgentConfigSchema = z.object({
   systemPrompt: z.string().optional(),
   instructionsPrompt: z.string().optional(),
   stepPrompt: z.string(),
+  // NOTE: Removed from AgentConfig. If there's a need, can be added back or else removed entirely.
   parentInstructions: z.record(z.string(), z.string()).optional(),
 
   // Optional generator function for programmatic agents