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Harness Optimization
2 notes move from the word to a real choice at work — understand it first, then decide whether to use it.
Each note stands alone, or becomes the next step in this thread.
THE QUESTION THIS PAGE ANSWERS
ANSWER FIRSTWhat is Harness Optimization, and which AI decisions does it change?
ACE → MCE → Meta-Harness: the optimization target evolves from prompt content to management mechanism code This page keeps the related concepts, common mistakes, and practical notes in one reading thread.
First decide whether you are blocked by a definition, a choice, or verification; then choose the closest of the 2 notes below.
Start with “Context Engineering: From Manual to Auto-Evolution,” then restate the conclusion using your own task.
Do not treat every method in a topic as interchangeable. The answer changes with the input, risk, and acceptance bar.
THIS QUESTION THREAD
Put the word back inside the choice it changes.
Context Engineering: From Manual to Auto-Evolution
ACE → MCE → Meta-Harness: the optimization target evolves from prompt content to management mechanism code
Workflow Design: From Manual to Auto-Search
AI Scientist / ADAS / AFlow — using MCTS and Meta-Agents to search for optimal workflows