diff --git a/src/api/routes.py b/src/api/routes.py
index b274b50..fec2857 100644
--- a/src/api/routes.py
+++ b/src/api/routes.py
@@ -67,19 +67,47 @@ def format_messages_with_tools(messages: list, tools: Optional[list] = None) ->
     if tools and not has_tool_results and not has_assistant_response:
         tool_instructions = """You have access to these tools:
 
-read: Read a file (filePath)
-write: Write to a file (filePath, content)  
-bash: Run a shell command (command)
+read: Read a file content
+  - filePath: path to file
+
+write: Create or overwrite a file  
+  - filePath: path to file
+  - content: file content
+
+bash: Execute shell commands
+  - command: the shell command to run
+  Use for: ls, find, grep, cat, mkdir, cd, etc.
 
 When you need to use a tool, respond with ONLY this format:
 TOOL: tool_name
 ARGUMENTS: {"param": "value"}
 
-Example:
+Examples:
+Read a file:
 TOOL: read
-ARGUMENTS: {"filePath": "hello.txt"}
+ARGUMENTS: {"filePath": "config.yaml"}
 
-Do not explain - just output TOOL: and ARGUMENTS: when using tools."""
+List directory contents:
+TOOL: bash
+ARGUMENTS: {"command": "ls -la"}
+
+Search for files:
+TOOL: bash
+ARGUMENTS: {"command": "find . -name '*.py'"}
+
+Search in file contents:
+TOOL: bash
+ARGUMENTS: {"command": "grep -r 'port' ."}
+
+Write a file:
+TOOL: write
+ARGUMENTS: {"filePath": "hello.txt", "content": "Hello World!"}
+
+Create a project:
+TOOL: bash
+ARGUMENTS: {"command": "mkdir myproject && cd myproject && npm init -y"}
+
+IMPORTANT: You can use multiple tools in sequence. If you need to explore first (ls, find), then read files, then write results - do it step by step. The system will execute each tool and return results before your next response."""
         
         # Add to system message or create one
         has_system = False