How-ToAI AgentsJuly 15, 2026

Require name in replies to detect agent drift

A simple trick: add a rule that the agent must address you by name at the start of every reply, making it easy to notice when it stops following instructions. This catches silent drift that commonly occurs as context fills up in long sessions.

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