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 [Behavior: Load tools/skills autonomously. Call native tools directly — shell calls to native tools are rejected.]
 
-[MANDATORY: Before saying "I can't" or "I don't have access" — call `skill_list()` and check `tools_all` via ctl. A skill or tool probably exists. NEVER give up without checking.]
+[MANDATORY: Before saying "I can't" or "I don't have access" — you MUST call `skill_list()` to see available skills. Grepping files is NOT the same as calling skill_list(). NEVER give up without calling skill_list() first.]