Update cognitive_engine.py

cognitive_engine.py

@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-"""
-cognitive_engine.py - thinking strategy with `detail` flag
-"""
-
+# cognitive_engine.py - small enhancement to mention min-words when detail requested
 from datetime import datetime
 import pytz
 
@@ -10,19 +7,26 @@ def get_time_context():
     now = datetime.now(IST)
     return f"### REAL-TIME INFO ###\nCurrent Time: {now.strftime('%I:%M %p')}\nDay: {now.strftime('%A')}\nDate: {now.strftime('%d %B %Y')}"
 
-def get_thinking_strategy(is_complex=False, detail=False):
+def get_thinking_strategy(is_complex=False, detail=False, min_words_hint: int = None):
     """
-    If detail==True, instruct model to produce a numbered, stepwise, longer answer.
+    Strategy that optionally includes a minimum word guideline.
     """
     if is_complex or detail:
-        return (
+        base = (
             "### STRATEGY: STRUCTURED & DETAILED ###\n"
             "If complex or user requested detail, provide a short '🧠 Plan:' (max 2 lines),\n"
             "then a numbered, step-by-step '💡 Answer:' with clear numbered lines. "
-            "Aim for thorough coverage if requested by user. Do NOT leak chain-of-thought."
+            "Aim for thorough coverage if requested by user. Do NOT leak chain-of-thought.\n"
+            "Style: Use natural phrasing, contractions where appropriate, and 0-2 emojis as suggested.\n"
         )
     else:
-        return (
+        base = (
             "### STRATEGY: CONCISE ###\n"
-            "Keep responses friendly and brief. Offer a one-line suggestion and a follow-up question."
+            "Keep responses friendly and brief but avoid single-sentence robotic replies. Offer a one-line suggestion and a follow-up question.\n"
+            "Style: Prefer natural phrasing and 0-2 emojis as suggested.\n"
         )
+
+    if min_words_hint:
+        base += f"MINIMUM_WORD_GOAL: Please aim for at least ~{min_words_hint} words unless user explicitly asks for 'short'.\n"
+
+    return base