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Using Prompt Generators for Effective AI Prompts

Jul 16, 2024

Using Prompt Generators for Effective AI Prompts

Introduction to Prompt Engineering

  • Problem: Struggling to create effective prompts for AI models like ChatGPT or Google Gemini.
  • Solution: New tools that automate prompt creation, easing the process for non-developers.
  • Cost: Traditional prompt engineering can cost $100-$500 per prompt; new tools can generate prompts for a few cents.

Tool Overview: Anthropics' Claude

  1. Access: Visit console.anthropic.com
  2. Sign-In: Create an account
  3. Generating Prompts:
    • Go to the "Generate a Prompt" section.
    • Requires an API key, which can be created under the API key section.
    • May require setting up a payment method if free credits are not available.

Example Workflow

  1. Creating an API Key:

    • Navigate to the API key section
    • Click "Create a key", name it, and copy the key for future use
    • Do not share the key

  2. Generating a Prompt Example:

    • Basic Prompt: “Write me an email that responds to a customer complaint and offer a solution”
    • Detailed Output: Provides a comprehensive and editable prompt to input into AI tools.

Editing and Customization

  • User Editable Sections: Red sections indicate areas for user input (e.g., customer complaint details, product information).
  • Testing: Allows testing within the playground environment.
  • Transferring to AI Tools: The detailed prompt can be copied directly into ChatGPT or other AI tools for better results.
  • Variable Options: Helps in customizing responses by setting variables.

Prompt Library

  • Availability: Anthropics and OpenAI have prompt libraries for different needs (business, personal, etc.)
  • Usage: Copying prompts from the library and refining them using the prompt generator for enhanced results.

Advanced Features

  • Code Integration: Allows developers to copy and integrate the generated prompt code into their AI applications.
  • Prompt Refinement: Single-sentence prompts can be expanded into detailed formats.
  • Variable Handling: System may prompt for specific variables to fill out during prompt generation.

Best Practices

  • Prompt Length: Optimal prompts are detailed but not excessively long. Detailed prompts reduce the chances of missing information.
  • Editing: Always review and edit prompts to ensure they meet the specific requirements.
  • Reuse: Save well-crafted prompts for future use to streamline repetitive tasks.

Conclusion

  • Skill Enhancement: Using prompt generators can significantly improve prompt engineering skills.
  • Resources: Free prompt lists are available for download on the lecturer's website.

Additional Tools for Prompt Generation

  • OpenAI Platform: Offers a variety of downloadable prompts.
  • Prompt Customization: Using additional context to refine prompts further.

References & Resources: console.anthropic.com OpenAI Platform Lecturer's website for prompt lists.

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