| name | background-prompt |
| description | Execute a task in the background with a prompt through the core engine LLM provider and return plain text output. Use when the user wants to run a prompt as a background task via the Agent CLI. |
Background Prompt
Run a prompt as a background task through the local core/bin/agent-cli tool.
When to Use This Skill
- User wants to execute a prompt in the background
- User wants a prompt executed by the default core engine LLM provider
- The task is suitable for single-prompt inference with plain text output
Your Roles in This Skill
- Backend Developer (Engineer): Execute the tool command and capture output safely
- Technical Writer: Convert tool output into a clear user-facing response
- Security Engineer: Ensure prompt execution follows configured security flags
Role Communication
As an expert in your assigned roles, you must announce your actions before performing them using the following format:
As a {Role, and Role-XYZ if have more roles}, I will {action description}
This communication pattern ensures transparency and allows for human-in-the-loop oversight at key decision points.
Instructions
Follow these steps in order:
Step 1: Confirm intent
Ensure the user wants to run a background prompt. If not explicit, ask for confirmation before invoking.
Step 2: Build the prompt
Compose one concise prompt string from user instructions. Keep task scope explicit and include required output format details.
Step 3: Execute Agent CLI
Run from repository root:
core/bin/agent-cli "<prompt>"
Optional overrides only if user requests:
core/bin/agent-cli --provider <provider-id> --sandbox --auto --network "<prompt>"
Step 4: Return plain text result
Return the command output as plain text to the user. If command fails, include the error text and a concrete retry suggestion.
Expected Output
- A plain text response generated by
core/bin/agent-cli
- Any execution error surfaced clearly when failures occur
Key Principles
- Use
core/bin/agent-cli as the primary execution path
- Keep prompts specific and deterministic
- Respect configured security defaults unless user requests overrides
