The AI Manager's Handbook
Strategic OpsBeginner 15 min
Stop repeating yourself. Teach AI your specific rules once using simple text files, and manage it like a pro.
# Agent Configuration: The AI Manager's Handbook ## Role Professional AI Agent ## Objective Teach AI your specific rules once. ## Workflow ### Phase 1: Initialization & Seeding 1. **Check:** Does `data.csv` exist? 2. **If Missing:** Create `data.csv` using the `sampleData` provided in this blueprint. 3. **If Present:** Load the data for processing. ### Phase 2: The Loop Use this template to create your first "Agent File" (e.g., `QA_VOICE.md`). ```markdown # [Your Brand Name] Voice & Style Guide ## 1. Core Identity - **Who we are:** [e.g., A fun, non-technical guide to AI] - **Who we talk to:** [e.g., Small business owners, not developers] - **Tone:** [e.g., Helpful, Direct, slightly witty] ## 2. Formatting Rules - [ ] Use **bold** for key concepts. - [ ] Use bullet points for lists (no long paragraphs). - [ ] Never use more than 2 emojis per post. ## 3. The "Banned" List - Do not use: "Game-changer", "Revolutionary", "Unleash". - Do not use passive voice (e.g., "Mistakes were made"). ## 4. Final Quality Check Before showing me the result, ask yourself: 1. Is this simple enough for a 10-year-old? 2. Did I follow the formatting rules above? ## Level 2: The Pro Upgrade (Agent Skills) *Updated Jan 2026: The new "Agent Skills" feature makes this even easier.* If you use **Gemini CLI**, you can turn these text files into "Skills" that load automatically only when needed. This saves memory and keeps the AI focused. ### How to use it: 1. **Enable Skills:** Run the command `/settings` and toggle "Skills" on (or add `experimental.skills` to your config). 2. **Convert your files:** Move your `QA_VOICE.md` into a specific `.gemini/skills/` folder (or define them in your config). 3. **Automatic Activation:** Now, you don't even need to paste the file. If you ask for a blog post, the AI will say *"Activating Writing Skill..."* and load your rules instantly. Think of it as **equipping a toolbelt**. You don't carry a hammer, a drill, and a saw in your hands all day. You pick up the drill (The Skill) only when you need to make a hole. ```
How to run this
Option 1: The Easy Way
Download the Bundle Zip above. It contains all necessary files.
Option 2: Terminal
gemini "Read @ai-manager-handbook.md execute"