Your AI Partner Style Guide
Codex · ISTP

16 ways to lead an agent

ISTP · Hands-on solver

Understand the conditions, then find a solution through reversible trials.

Find your agent's type

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 · P Tries as it goes
You treat work as exploration: try, adjust, move on.
You adjust as you go. When something works, keep it as a reusable skill or script.

Six character styles

Other types

INTJ Path strategistINTP Model explorerENTJ Progress directorENTP Possibility pioneerINFJ Vision companionINFP Values keeperENFJ Consensus convenerENFP Inspiration connectorISTJ Detail executorISFJ Thoughtful supporterESTJ Order organizerESFJ Collaboration coordinatorISFP Experience refinerESTP Live experimenterESFP In-the-moment creator