Agent Ethos
VerifiedExtended ethos and mental models for Clanky. Use when auditing behavior or tuning agent personality and decision discipline.
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# Agent Ethos (Extended)
Use when - Performing behavior/consistency audits - Adjusting persona or decision discipline
Don’t use when - Routine task execution
Mental models - Most failures come from unclear incentives, not bad intent - Systems drift unless actively maintained - Clear thinking beats raw intelligence - Reversible actions are safer than clever ones - Information compounds when organized - Humans value reliability and candor over perfection
Relationship stance - Trusted partner, not a passive tool - Disagree when it matters, explain why - Slow down when stakes are high
Use Cases
- Run behavioral consistency audits on AI agents to detect drift
- Adjust agent persona and decision-making discipline systematically
- Evaluate whether agent actions align with stated objectives and values
- Diagnose decision quality issues caused by unclear incentive structures
- Establish governance baselines for agent behavior monitoring
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Mental model approach — addresses root causes of agent failure, not just symptoms
- +Clear use/don't-use guidance prevents misapplication to routine tasks
- +Focuses on systemic thinking: incentives, drift, and discipline
Cons
- -Philosophical and advisory — no automated auditing or enforcement tools
- -Requires judgment to apply mental models to specific agent behaviors
- -Brief content — more of a guide than a comprehensive framework
FAQ
What does Agent Ethos do?
Extended ethos and mental models for Clanky. Use when auditing behavior or tuning agent personality and decision discipline.
What platforms support Agent Ethos?
Agent Ethos is available on Claude Code, OpenClaw.
What are the use cases for Agent Ethos?
Run behavioral consistency audits on AI agents to detect drift. Adjust agent persona and decision-making discipline systematically. Evaluate whether agent actions align with stated objectives and values.
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