Seven templates to take with you.
Every template is plain markdown — fork it into Notion, Docs, or a terminal. Each one is referenced from the chapter that introduces the concept it operationalizes.
Agent Definition Fill-In
Template for scoping a new agent — name, goal, system prompt skeleton, effort, success criteria.
Download .md →System Prompt Builder
Structured prompt scaffold with role, constraints, style, and checklist sections ready to paste.
Download .md →Environment Config Templates
Common container + tool configurations (bash, code, web, file ops) you can copy and adapt.
Download .md →Permission Policy Matrix
A grid for mapping tool × risk × policy (allow / ask / deny) across your agent's workflow.
Download .md →Memory Architecture Template
Layout for deciding what gets remembered across sessions, where, and how to prune stale entries.
Download .md →Top 10 Mistakes Checklist
Field-tested list of the failure modes most first-time builders hit — with specific remediations.
Download .md →First Agent Launch Checklist
Pre-flight checks covering model, prompt, tools, permissions, observability, and rollback.
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