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Prompt Builder ​

The Prompt Builder helps you write structured, effective prompts for complex tasks. Instead of crafting everything in a single message, you define requirements and constraints separately -- the builder generates an optimized prompt.

Opening the Prompt Builder ​

In Developer mode, type /builder in the composer (or open the command menu with / and choose Open the prompt builder). The builder appears inline above the message box.

Prompt Builder panel

How It Works ​

The builder has three sections:

Requirements ​

A text area where you describe what you want. Be specific about the output you expect. Type @ to mention tools or apps inline -- selecting one adds it to the prompt and activates it for the chat.

Do / Don't Instructions ​

Constraint sets that shape the AI's behavior, under an expandable System instructions section:

  • Do's -- things the AI should include or follow. Examples: "Include your target audience and brand voice", "Specify the desired output format (email, social post, report)".
  • Don'ts -- things to avoid. Examples: "Ask for multiple unrelated things at once", "Be vague about what success looks like".

The builder ships with sensible defaults. Add, edit, or remove instructions as needed; your changes persist across sessions, and Reset to defaults restores the originals.

@Tool Mentions ​

Reference specific apps directly in your requirements. When you generate the prompt, any app mentioned this way is activated for the chat as well.

Generating the Prompt ​

Click Build Prompt (or press Cmd + Enter) and the builder produces an optimized prompt from your requirements and constraints. The generated prompt is inserted into the composer, ready to send or edit further.

Tips for Good Prompts ​

  • One task per prompt. Break complex workflows into sequential messages.
  • Name the output format. "Write a CSV with columns: name, email, status" beats "give me the data."
  • Set boundaries. The Don'ts are powerful -- use them to prevent common failure modes.
  • Reference context. Use @mentions to point the AI at specific apps it should use.

Built by Starfish Solutions