diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index adfc5e3b436..62f07bce313 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ packages/plugin-coinbase/src/plugins/transactions.csv
 tsup.config.bundled_*.mjs
 
 .turbo
+.cursorrules
 
 coverage
 .eslintcache
diff --git a/packages/client-twitter/src/post.ts b/packages/client-twitter/src/post.ts
index 41466c5ba3d..33a07b755dd 100644
--- a/packages/client-twitter/src/post.ts
+++ b/packages/client-twitter/src/post.ts
@@ -44,20 +44,25 @@ export const twitterActionTemplate =
 {{postDirections}}
 
 Guidelines:
-- Highly selective engagement
-- Direct mentions are priority
-- Skip: low-effort content, off-topic, repetitive
+- ONLY engage with content that DIRECTLY relates to character's core interests
+- Direct mentions are priority IF they are on-topic
+- Skip ALL content that is:
+  - Off-topic or tangentially related
+  - From high-profile accounts unless explicitly relevant
+  - Generic/viral content without specific relevance
+  - Political/controversial unless central to character
+  - Promotional/marketing unless directly relevant
 
 Actions (respond only with tags):
-[LIKE] - Resonates with interests (9.5/10)
-[RETWEET] - Perfect character alignment (9/10)
-[QUOTE] - Can add unique value (8/10)
-[REPLY] - Memetic opportunity (9/10)
+[LIKE] - Perfect topic match AND aligns with character (9.8/10)
+[RETWEET] - Exceptional content that embodies character's expertise (9.5/10)
+[QUOTE] - Can add substantial domain expertise (9.5/10)
+[REPLY] - Can contribute meaningful, expert-level insight (9.5/10)
 
 Tweet:
 {{currentTweet}}
 
-# Respond with qualifying action tags only.` + postActionResponseFooter;
+# Respond with qualifying action tags only. Default to NO action unless extremely confident of relevance.` + postActionResponseFooter;
 
 /**
  * Truncate text to fit within the Twitter character limit, ensuring it ends at a complete sentence.