agent-harness-construction

Design AI agent action spaces with schema-first tool definitions and deterministic outputs.

3|1|Updated Mar 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/oabdelmaksoud/AGI-FARM-PLUGIN --skill agent-harness-construction-oabdelmaksoud
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Skill: agent-harness-construction
Source: https://github.com/oabdelmaksoud/AGI-FARM-PLUGIN/tree/main/ecc-resources/skills/agent-harness-construction
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/oabdelmaksoud/AGI-FARM-PLUGIN --skill agent-harness-construction-oabdelmaksoud

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of improving an AI agent's ability to plan, execute tools, and recover from errors, ultimately leading to higher task completion rates.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Action Space Design: Guides the creation of stable, schema-first tool definitions for deterministic output.
  • Observation Formatting: Ensures tool responses include status, summary, next actions, and artifacts for clarity.
  • Error Recovery: Defines a contract for handling errors with root cause hints and safe retry instructions.
  • Use Case: When an AI agent repeatedly fails to call a specific tool correctly, this Skill can be used to refine the tool's input schema and the agent's understanding of its output, leading to successful execution.

Quick Start

Use the agent-harness-construction skill to refine the action space for the 'code-generation' tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about agent-harness-construction

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve AI agent task completion rates when it repeatedly fails to call tools correctly?

To improve AI agent task completion rates, refine the tool's input schema and the agent's understanding of its output using schema-first definitions and observation formatting. This ensures deterministic outputs and clear execution paths.

What is the best way to design action spaces and tool definitions for LLM agents?

The best way to design action spaces for LLM agents is creating stable, schema-first tool definitions. This approach guides ReAct and function-calling architecture patterns to ensure deterministic outputs and improved planning.

How should tool responses be formatted for AI agents to ensure clear execution?

Tool responses for AI agents should be formatted to include status, summary, next actions, and artifacts. This observation formatting ensures the agent clearly understands the execution state and necessary subsequent steps.

How do I define error recovery contracts for AI agents to handle tool failures?

Define error recovery contracts for AI agents by establishing clear rules for handling errors with root cause hints and safe retry instructions. This guides the agent in autonomously resolving execution failures.

When do I need to optimize an AI agent's action space and observation formatting?

You need to optimize an AI agent's action space and observation formatting when the agent struggles to plan, execute tools, or recover from errors, ultimately aiming to achieve higher task completion rates.

Does schema-first tool design work with ReAct and function-calling architecture patterns?

Yes, schema-first tool design works with ReAct and function-calling architecture patterns. It guides these architectures by providing stable tool definitions and deterministic outputs to improve agent planning and execution.