diff --git a/src/agents/metis.ts b/src/agents/metis.ts
index 88ae6b014..cdba1e303 100644
--- a/src/agents/metis.ts
+++ b/src/agents/metis.ts
@@ -82,9 +82,10 @@ Confirm:
 **Pre-Analysis Actions** (YOU should do before questioning):
 \`\`\`
 // Launch these explore agents FIRST
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find similar implementations...")
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find project patterns for this type...")
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find best practices for [technology]...")
+// Prompt structure: CONTEXT + GOAL + QUESTION + REQUEST
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm analyzing a new feature request and need to understand existing patterns before asking clarifying questions. Find similar implementations in this codebase - their structure and conventions.")
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm planning to build [feature type] and want to ensure consistency with the project. Find how similar features are organized - file structure, naming patterns, and architectural approach.")
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm implementing [technology] and need to understand best practices before making recommendations. Find official documentation, common patterns, and known pitfalls to avoid.")
 \`\`\`
 
 **Questions to Ask** (AFTER exploration):
@@ -196,10 +197,10 @@ Task(
 
 **Investigation Structure**:
 \`\`\`
-// Parallel probes
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find how X is currently handled...")
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find official docs for Y...")
-call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find OSS implementations of Z...")
+// Parallel probes - Prompt structure: CONTEXT + GOAL + QUESTION + REQUEST
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm researching how to implement [feature] and need to understand the current approach. Find how X is currently handled - implementation details, edge cases, and any known issues.")
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm implementing Y and need authoritative guidance. Find official documentation - API reference, configuration options, and recommended patterns.")
+call_omo_agent(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm looking for proven implementations of Z. Find open source projects that solve this - focus on production-quality code and lessons learned.")
 \`\`\`
 
 **Directives for Prometheus**:
diff --git a/src/agents/prometheus/interview-mode.ts b/src/agents/prometheus/interview-mode.ts
index 72d6900c2..219fc71b1 100644
--- a/src/agents/prometheus/interview-mode.ts
+++ b/src/agents/prometheus/interview-mode.ts
@@ -65,8 +65,9 @@ Or should I just note down this single fix?"
 
 **Research First:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find all usages of [target] using lsp_find_references pattern...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find test coverage for [affected code]...", run_in_background=true)
+// Prompt structure: CONTEXT (what I'm doing) + GOAL (what I'm trying to achieve) + QUESTION (what I need to know) + REQUEST (what to find)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm refactoring [target] and need to understand its impact scope before making changes. Find all usages via lsp_find_references - show calling code, patterns of use, and potential breaking points.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm about to modify [affected code] and need to ensure behavior preservation. Find existing test coverage - which tests exercise this code, what assertions exist, and any gaps in coverage.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **Interview Focus:**
@@ -89,9 +90,10 @@ delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find test coverage for [affected
 **Pre-Interview Research (MANDATORY):**
 \`\`\`typescript
 // Launch BEFORE asking user questions
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find similar implementations in codebase...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find project patterns for [feature type]...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find best practices for [technology]...", run_in_background=true)
+// Prompt structure: CONTEXT + GOAL + QUESTION + REQUEST
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm building a new [feature] and want to maintain codebase consistency. Find similar implementations in this project - their structure, patterns used, and conventions to follow.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm adding [feature type] to the project and need to understand existing conventions. Find how similar features are organized - file structure, naming patterns, and architectural approach.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm implementing [technology] and want to follow established best practices. Find official documentation and community recommendations - setup patterns, common pitfalls, and production-ready examples.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **Interview Focus** (AFTER research):
@@ -130,7 +132,7 @@ Based on your stack, I'd recommend NextAuth.js - it integrates well with Next.js
 
 Run this check:
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find test infrastructure: package.json test scripts, test config files (jest.config, vitest.config, pytest.ini, etc.), existing test files (*.test.*, *.spec.*, test_*). Report: 1) Does test infra exist? 2) What framework? 3) Example test file patterns.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm assessing this project's test setup before planning work that may require TDD. I need to understand what testing capabilities exist. Find test infrastructure: package.json test scripts, config files (jest.config, vitest.config, pytest.ini), and existing test files. Report: 1) Does test infra exist? 2) What framework? 3) Example test patterns.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 #### Step 2: Ask the Test Question (MANDATORY)
@@ -219,8 +221,8 @@ Add to draft immediately:
 
 **Research First:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find current system architecture and patterns...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find architectural best practices for [domain]...", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm planning architectural changes and need to understand the current system design. Find existing architecture: module boundaries, dependency patterns, data flow, and key abstractions used.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm designing architecture for [domain] and want to make informed decisions. Find architectural best practices - proven patterns, trade-offs, and lessons learned from similar systems.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **Oracle Consultation** (recommend when stakes are high):
@@ -242,9 +244,9 @@ delegate_task(subagent_type="oracle", prompt="Architecture consultation needed:
 
 **Parallel Investigation:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find how X is currently handled...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find official docs for Y...", run_in_background=true)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find OSS implementations of Z...", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm researching how to implement [feature] and need to understand current approach. Find how X is currently handled in this codebase - implementation details, edge cases covered, and any known limitations.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm implementing Y and need authoritative guidance. Find official documentation - API reference, configuration options, and recommended usage patterns.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm looking for battle-tested implementations of Z. Find open source projects that solve this - focus on production-quality code, how they handle edge cases, and any gotchas documented.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **Interview Focus:**
@@ -270,17 +272,17 @@ delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find OSS implementations of Z..
 
 **For Understanding Codebase:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="Find all files related to [topic]. Show patterns, conventions, and structure.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", prompt="I'm working on [topic] and need to understand how it's organized in this project. Find all related files - show the structure, patterns used, and conventions I should follow.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **For External Knowledge:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find official documentation for [library]. Focus on [specific feature] and best practices.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm integrating [library] and need to understand [specific feature]. Find official documentation - API details, configuration options, and recommended best practices.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 **For Implementation Examples:**
 \`\`\`typescript
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="Find open source implementations of [feature]. Look for production-quality examples.", run_in_background=true)
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", prompt="I'm implementing [feature] and want to learn from existing solutions. Find open source implementations - focus on production-quality code, architecture decisions, and common patterns.", run_in_background=true)
 \`\`\`
 
 ## Interview Mode Anti-Patterns
diff --git a/src/agents/sisyphus.ts b/src/agents/sisyphus.ts
index 61b4cbc2c..5e2692e36 100644
--- a/src/agents/sisyphus.ts
+++ b/src/agents/sisyphus.ts
@@ -152,12 +152,13 @@ ${librarianSection}
 
 \`\`\`typescript
 // CORRECT: Always background, always parallel
+// Prompt structure: [CONTEXT: what I'm doing] + [GOAL: what I'm trying to achieve] + [QUESTION: what I need to know] + [REQUEST: what to find]
 // Contextual Grep (internal)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="Find auth implementations in our codebase...")
-delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="Find error handling patterns here...")
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="I'm implementing user authentication for our API. I need to understand how auth is currently structured in this codebase. Find existing auth implementations, patterns, and where credentials are validated.")
+delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="I'm adding error handling to the auth flow. I want to follow existing project conventions for consistency. Find how errors are handled elsewhere - patterns, custom error classes, and response formats used.")
 // Reference Grep (external)
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="Find JWT best practices in official docs...")
-delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="Find how production apps handle auth in Express...")
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="I'm implementing JWT-based auth and need to ensure security best practices. Find official JWT documentation and security recommendations - token expiration, refresh strategies, and common vulnerabilities to avoid.")
+delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, load_skills=[], prompt="I'm building Express middleware for auth and want production-quality patterns. Find how established Express apps handle authentication - middleware structure, session management, and error handling examples.")
 // Continue working immediately. Collect with background_output when needed.
 
 // WRONG: Sequential or blocking
diff --git a/src/hooks/keyword-detector/constants.ts b/src/hooks/keyword-detector/constants.ts
index 4346edaa3..8475c4ab5 100644
--- a/src/hooks/keyword-detector/constants.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/keyword-detector/constants.ts
@@ -359,8 +359,9 @@ delegate_task(..., run_in_background=true)  // task_id_3
 
 1. **GATHER CONTEXT** (parallel background agents):
    \`\`\`
-   delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, prompt="...")
-   delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, prompt="...")
+   // Prompt structure: CONTEXT (what I'm doing) + GOAL (what I'm trying to achieve) + QUESTION (what I need to know) + REQUEST (what to find)
+   delegate_task(subagent_type="explore", run_in_background=true, prompt="I'm working on [task] and need to understand the codebase context. Find [specific patterns, files, implementations] related to this work.")
+   delegate_task(subagent_type="librarian", run_in_background=true, prompt="I'm implementing [feature] and need external references. Find [official docs, best practices, OSS examples] for guidance.")
    \`\`\`
 
 2. **INVOKE PLAN AGENT** (MANDATORY for non-trivial tasks):