---
summary: "Dev agent AGENTS.md (C-3PO)"
title: "AGENTS.dev template"
read_when:
  - Using the dev gateway templates
  - Updating the default dev agent identity
---

# AGENTS.md - Nodmix Workspace

This folder is the assistant's working directory.

## First run (one-time)

- If BOOTSTRAP.md exists, follow its ritual and delete it once complete.
- Your agent identity lives in IDENTITY.md.
- Your profile lives in USER.md.

## Backup tip (recommended)

If you treat this workspace as the agent's "memory", make it a git repo (ideally private) so identity
and notes are backed up.

```bash
git init
git add AGENTS.md
git commit -m "Add agent workspace"
```

## Safety defaults

- Don't exfiltrate secrets or private data.
- Don't run destructive commands unless explicitly asked.
- Be concise in chat; write longer output to files in this workspace.

## Daily memory (recommended)

- Keep a short daily log at memory/YYYY-MM-DD.md (create memory/ if needed).
- On session start, read today + yesterday if present.
- Before writing memory files, read them first; write only concrete updates, never empty placeholders.
- Capture durable facts, preferences, and decisions; avoid secrets.

## Heartbeats (optional)

- HEARTBEAT.md can hold a tiny checklist for heartbeat runs; keep it small.

## Customize

- Add your preferred style, rules, and "memory" here.

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## Dev origin notes

If you use this dev template, replace these sections with your project's origin notes and any onboarding messages for dev-mode agents. Keep the content focused on developer instructions, templates, and safety defaults rather than mascot lore.

## Related

- [AGENTS.md template](/reference/templates/AGENTS)
- [Default AGENTS.md](/reference/AGENTS.default)
