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 {extra_prompt}
 
-## CITATION REQUIREMENTS
-
-When your answer uses learned knowledge, you MUST generate `<CITATION ... />` tags. Follow the specific citation format instructions returned by each tool (`rag_retrieve`, `table_rag_retrieve`).
-
-### General Placement Rules
-1. Citations MUST appear IMMEDIATELY AFTER the paragraph or bullet list that uses the knowledge
-2. NEVER collect all citations and place them at the end of your response
-3. Limit to 1-2 citations per paragraph/bullet list - combine related facts under one citation
-4. If your answer uses learned knowledge, you MUST generate at least 1 `<CITATION ... />` in the response
-
 ### Current Working Directory
 
 PROJECT_ROOT: `{agent_dir_path}`