Your AI Partner Style Guide
Codex · ISTJ

16 ways to lead an agent

ISTJ · Detail executor

Organize the facts at hand and advance steadily with clear standards.

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How this type leads an agent

Steering rhythm · I Sets it up front
You make the goal clear up front, then rarely step in.
You set it up front. On long tasks, add one checkpoint midway.
Instruction focus · S Gives the how
You mostly hand over the how: files, steps, commands, examples.
You give precise steps. Now and then, hand over only the goal and see if it finds a better route.
Acceptance basis · T Checks evidence
You check results by evidence: tests, numbers, specs, diffs.
You check by evidence. Also ask how it feels to the people using it.
Work frame · J Builds structure
You treat work as structured: plan first, keep a reusable process.
You turn work into process. Now and then, timebox a free-form try.

Six character styles

Other types

INTJ Path strategistINTP Model explorerENTJ Progress directorENTP Possibility pioneerINFJ Vision companionINFP Values keeperENFJ Consensus convenerENFP Inspiration connectorISFJ Thoughtful supporterESTJ Order organizerESFJ Collaboration coordinatorISTP Hands-on solverISFP Experience refinerESTP Live experimenterESFP In-the-moment creator