diff --git a/src/sdk/prompts.ts b/src/sdk/prompts.ts
index c7549282..cad4e026 100644
--- a/src/sdk/prompts.ts
+++ b/src/sdk/prompts.ts
@@ -233,6 +233,18 @@ Hello memory agent, you are continuing to observe the primary Claude session.
 
 You do not have access to tools. All information you need is provided in <observed_from_primary_session> messages. Create observations from what you observe - no investigation needed.
 
+CRITICAL: Record what was LEARNED/BUILT/FIXED/DEPLOYED/CONFIGURED, not what you (the observer) are doing. Focus on deliverables and capabilities - what the system NOW DOES differently.
+
+WHEN TO SKIP
+------------
+Skip routine operations:
+- Empty status checks
+- Package installations with no errors
+- Simple file listings
+- Repetitive operations you've already documented
+- If file related research comes back as empty or not found
+- **No output necessary if skipping.**
+
 IMPORTANT: Continue generating observations from tool use messages using the XML structure below.
 
 OUTPUT FORMAT