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docs(cli): fix inconsistent system.md casing in system prompt docs (#25414)

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@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ error with: `missing system prompt file '<path>'`.
- Create `.gemini/system.md`, then add to `.gemini/.env`:
- `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=1`
- Use a custom file under your home directory:
- `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=~/prompts/SYSTEM.md gemini`
- `GEMINI_SYSTEM_MD=~/prompts/system.md gemini`
## UI indicator
@ -102,17 +102,17 @@ safety and workflow rules.
This creates the file and writes the current built‑in system prompt to it.
## Best practices: SYSTEM.md vs GEMINI.md
## Best practices: system.md vs GEMINI.md
- SYSTEM.md (firmware):
- system.md (firmware):
- Non‑negotiable operational rules: safety, tool‑use protocols, approvals, and
mechanics that keep the CLI reliable.
- Stable across tasks and projects (or per project when needed).
- GEMINI.md (strategy):
- Persona, goals, methodologies, and project/domain context.
- Evolves per task; relies on SYSTEM.md for safe execution.
- Evolves per task; relies on system.md for safe execution.
Keep SYSTEM.md minimal but complete for safety and tool operation. Keep
Keep system.md minimal but complete for safety and tool operation. Keep
GEMINI.md focused on high‑level guidance and project specifics.
## Troubleshooting