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zicato-write-brief

Author and refine zicato brief.md contracts defining epoch objectives and mutation priorities.

4|2|Updated May 14, 2026
Search Tags:#prompt optimization#harness evolution#zicato#proposer brief#mutation control#epoch planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/pedapudi/zicato --skill zicato-write-brief
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: zicato-write-brief
Source: https://github.com/pedapudi/zicato/tree/main/skills/zicato-write-brief
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/pedapudi/zicato --skill zicato-write-brief

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps operators define clear epoch objectives and mutation boundaries for zicato, preventing unfocused proposer edits and preserving improvements that already work.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Brief Authoring: Create or refine the canonical brief.md contract used to guide proposer behavior during an epoch.
  • Mutation Control: Prioritize preferred edits, specify secondary changes, and maintain a Forbidden list of mutation identifiers.
  • Epoch Planning: Define concrete goals, editing budgets, style constraints, and evaluation-aware instructions before opening or rolling an epoch.
  • Use Case: When repeated zicato rounds reveal that specialist prompts are causing a specific failure mode, use this Skill to update the epoch goal, focus the proposer on the relevant mutation points, and freeze stable edits.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to draft or refine a zicato brief.md for the next epoch based on the dominant failure mode, preferred mutation points, forbidden edits, and desired writing constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions about zicato-write-brief

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a proposer brief to steer harness evolution during an epoch?▼

Author a canonical brief.md with structured Goal, Preferred edits, Secondary edits, Forbidden, and Style sections to steer proposer behavior, define mutation priorities, and set epoch objectives for zicato harness evolution.

How do I prevent unfocused proposer edits from breaking stable prompt mutations?▼

Prevent unfocused edits by maintaining a Forbidden list of mutation identifiers in your brief.md, protecting stabilized harness changes while directing the proposer toward preferred or secondary mutation points.

What is a zicato brief.md and when do I need it for prompt optimization?▼

A zicato brief.md is a structured contract defining epoch objectives, mutation priorities, constraints, and forbidden edits. You need it when opening new epochs or responding to loss patterns during prompt optimization.

How do I update epoch goals after identifying a failure mode in zicato?▼

Update epoch goals by refining the brief.md to focus the proposer on relevant mutation points, adjust editing budgets, and freeze stable edits based on the dominant failure mode observed in zicato rounds.

What sections are required in a zicato epoch contract for mutation control?▼

A zicato epoch contract requires structured Goal, Preferred edits, Secondary edits, Forbidden, and Style sections aligned with zicato mutation identifiers and epoch contract behavior for effective mutation control.

Does zicato brief authoring require prior knowledge of mutation identifiers?▼

Yes, effective brief authoring requires familiarity with zicato mutation identifiers and epoch contract behavior to properly constrain proposer edits and align preferred, secondary, and forbidden mutation points.

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