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Check Model Capability

If your agent isn’t following instructions correctly, especially with longer or complex prompts:
  1. Check if you’re using a lightweight model (e.g., 4o-mini)
  2. Switch to a more capable model like gpt-4o
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Review Prompt Structure

If the issue persists:
  1. Check if your prompt structure is too complex
  2. Follow prompt engineering guide
  3. Break down complex tasks into clear, sequential steps
  4. Add explicit transition conditions between different steps