certainty-and-compact-output.md

Certainty and Compact Output

Use this guide to keep planning responses strict and concise.

Certainty Rules

1. Do not present inferred values as confirmed facts.
2. If a required planning field is missing, set it to unknown.
3. Ask one unblocker question for unresolved critical fields unless exploratory mode is active.
4. In exploratory mode, isolate unconfirmed data under explicit labels such as inferred_targets, inferred_flows, suggested_sla, or [assumption-based].
5. Never copy exploratory assumptions into finalized summaries without retaining their uncertainty markers.

Compact Rules

1. Keep output focused on executor, profile, thresholds, and one next step.
2. Avoid narrative repetition when a short bullet is sufficient.
3. Include only details needed for handoff to k6-builder.
4. In exploratory mode, keep candidate flows and pending clarifications short and prioritized.