diff --git a/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/components/auto_todo.ts b/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/components/auto_todo.ts
index 282179915d..72174b3b00 100644
--- a/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/components/auto_todo.ts
+++ b/src/core/prompts/system-prompt/components/auto_todo.ts
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ The system automatically manages todo lists to help track task progress:
 
 - Every 10th API request, you will be prompted to review and update the current todo list if one exists
 - When switching from PLAN MODE to ACT MODE, you should create a comprehensive todo list for the task
-- Todo list updates should be done silently using the task_progress parameter - do not announce these updates to the user
+- Todo list updates should be done silently using the task_progress parameter inside tool calls - do not announce these updates to the user
 - Use standard Markdown checklist format: "- [ ]" for incomplete items and "- [x]" for completed items
 - The system will automatically include todo list context in your prompts when appropriate
 - Focus on creating actionable, meaningful steps rather than granular technical details`