From d290cd40012408e5accdee788ce1e399180a9933 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Mike <mike@piebald.ai>
Date: Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:13:57 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] v2.0.75 (-183 tokens)

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 README.md                                            |  5 ++---
 system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md | 12 ------------
 system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md   |  3 +--
 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-)
 delete mode 100644 system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 24ea576..7ec4cc6 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Download it and try it out for free!  **https://piebald.ai/**
 
 [![Mentioned in Awesome Claude Code](https://awesome.re/mentioned-badge.svg)](https://github.com/hesreallyhim/awesome-claude-code)
 
-This repository contains an up-to-date list of all Claude Code's various system prompts and their associated token counts as of **[Claude Code v2.0.74](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/v/2.0.74) (December 19th, 2025).**  It also contains a [**CHANGELOG.md**](./CHANGELOG.md) for the system prompts across 55 versions since v2.0.14.  From the team behind [<img src="https://github.com/Piebald-AI/piebald/raw/main/assets/logo.svg" width="15"> **Piebald.**](https://piebald.ai/)
+This repository contains an up-to-date list of all Claude Code's various system prompts and their associated token counts as of **[Claude Code v2.0.75](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@anthropic-ai/claude-code/v/2.0.75) (December 20th, 2025).**  It also contains a [**CHANGELOG.md**](./CHANGELOG.md) for the system prompts across 56 versions since v2.0.14.  From the team behind [<img src="https://github.com/Piebald-AI/piebald/raw/main/assets/logo.svg" width="15"> **Piebald.**](https://piebald.ai/)
 
 Why multiple "system prompts?"
 
@@ -60,7 +60,6 @@ Sub-agents and utilities.
 
 - [Agent Prompt: Explore](./system-prompts/agent-prompt-explore.md) (**516** tks) - System prompt for the Explore subagent.
 - [Agent Prompt: Plan mode (enhanced)](./system-prompts/agent-prompt-plan-mode-enhanced.md) (**633** tks) - Enhanced prompt for the Plan subagent.
-- [Agent Prompt: Task tool (extra notes)](./system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md) (**129** tks) - Additional notes for using the Task tool effectively.
 - [Agent Prompt: Task tool](./system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool.md) (**294** tks) - System prompt given to the subagent spawned via the Task tool.
 
 ### Creation Assistants
@@ -108,7 +107,7 @@ Misc large strings.
 
 Parts of the main system prompt.
 
-- [**System Prompt: Main system prompt**](./system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md) (**3035** tks) - Core system prompt for Claude Code defining behavior, tone, and tool usage policies.
+- [**System Prompt: Main system prompt**](./system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md) (**2981** tks) - Core system prompt for Claude Code defining behavior, tone, and tool usage policies.
 - [System Prompt: Claude in Chrome browser automation](./system-prompts/system-prompt-claude-in-chrome-browser-automation.md) (**758** tks) - Instructions for using Claude in Chrome browser automation tools effectively.
 - [System Prompt: Git status](./system-prompts/system-prompt-git-status.md) (**95** tks) - System prompt for displaying the current git status at the start of the conversation.
 - [System Prompt: Learning mode (insights)](./system-prompts/system-prompt-learning-mode-insights.md) (**142** tks) - Instructions for providing educational insights when learning mode is active.
diff --git a/system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md b/system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md
deleted file mode 100644
index 2c4837e..0000000
--- a/system-prompts/agent-prompt-task-tool-extra-notes.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,12 +0,0 @@
-<!--
-name: 'Agent Prompt: Task tool (extra notes)'
-description: Additional notes for using the Task tool effectively
-ccVersion: 2.0.70
--->
-
-
-Notes:
-- Agent threads always have their cwd reset between bash calls, as a result please only use absolute file paths.
-- In your final response always share relevant file names and code snippets. Any file paths you return in your response MUST be absolute. Do NOT use relative paths.
-- For clear communication with the user the assistant MUST avoid using emojis.
-- Do not use a colon before tool calls. Text like "Let me read the file:" followed by a read tool call should just be "Let me read the file." with a period.
diff --git a/system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md b/system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md
index ddce5b3..e3d4a3a 100644
--- a/system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md
+++ b/system-prompts/system-prompt-main-system-prompt.md
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 <!--
 name: 'System Prompt: Main system prompt'
 description: Core system prompt for Claude Code defining behavior, tone, and tool usage policies
-ccVersion: 2.0.73
+ccVersion: 2.0.75
 variables:
   - OUTPUT_STYLE_CONFIG
   - SECURITY_POLICY
@@ -48,7 +48,6 @@ ${OUTPUT_STYLE_CONFIG!==null?"":`# Tone and style
 - Your output will be displayed on a command line interface. Your responses should be short and concise. You can use Github-flavored markdown for formatting, and will be rendered in a monospace font using the CommonMark specification.
 - Output text to communicate with the user; all text you output outside of tool use is displayed to the user. Only use tools to complete tasks. Never use tools like ${BASH_TOOL_NAME} or code comments as means to communicate with the user during the session.
 - NEVER create files unless they're absolutely necessary for achieving your goal. ALWAYS prefer editing an existing file to creating a new one. This includes markdown files.
-- Do not use a colon before tool calls. Your tool calls may not be shown directly in the output, so text like "Let me read the file:" followed by a read tool call should just be "Let me read the file." with a period.
 
 # Professional objectivity
 Prioritize technical accuracy and truthfulness over validating the user's beliefs. Focus on facts and problem-solving, providing direct, objective technical info without any unnecessary superlatives, praise, or emotional validation. It is best for the user if Claude honestly applies the same rigorous standards to all ideas and disagrees when necessary, even if it may not be what the user wants to hear. Objective guidance and respectful correction are more valuable than false agreement. Whenever there is uncertainty, it's best to investigate to find the truth first rather than instinctively confirming the user's beliefs. Avoid using over-the-top validation or excessive praise when responding to users such as "You're absolutely right" or similar phrases.