# Give your coding agent a clearer brief.

The guide describes gathering context first, then handing a focused prompt to a coding agent.

URL: https://openyouragent.com/cases/coding-handoff/
Curated by: zhoumo (https://x.com/thiszhoumo)
Published: 2026-10-05
Updated: 2026-10-05

Original creator: Matt Palmer
Source: https://x.com/mattyp/status/2092286281266962681
Evidence: https://x.ai/bot/guides/grok-bot-101
Sources checked: 2026-10-05
Review status: Source-reviewed; not independently tested.

## Curator’s note
A concise brief makes it easier to review scope before implementation begins.

## Before you try it
Decide what a successful result looks like before asking for changes.

## Suggested approach
1. Gather the relevant issue and documents.
2. Ask for a brief with scope and acceptance criteria.
3. Review it, then pass it to your coding agent.

## Suggested prompt
Turn this context into an implementation brief: problem, intended behavior, constraints, and acceptance criteria. Ask about material gaps.