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How to Prompt Your Companions
Let Companions Help You Prompt Better
Let Companions Help You Prompt Better
One of the most powerful prompting techniques: ask your Companion to help you write better prompts.
Ask a Companion to Write a Better Prompt Before Starting
If you are not sure how to ask for what you want, ask your Companion for help:
- "I want to analyze this page for investment potential. Help me write a good prompt for that."
- "What questions should I ask to get the most out of this research?"
- "Write a prompt that would help me compare these three options effectively"
Your Companion can suggest a more effective way to frame your request.
Clarify Assumptions and Constraints Upfront
Before diving in, ask your Companion to surface what it is assuming:
- "Before you start, what assumptions are you making about what I want?"
- "What constraints should I tell you about that would change your approach?"
- "What information would help you give a better answer?"
This prevents wasted effort and misunderstandings.
Refine Prompts Based on Early Responses
If the first response is not quite right, iterate:
- "That is close, but I need more focus on the pricing aspect"
- "Good start. Now go deeper on the second point"
- "Actually, I meant [clarification]. Try again with that in mind"
Treat prompting as a conversation, not a one-shot command. Refinement is normal and expected.
Ask for Alternatives
Sometimes the best way to get what you want is to see options:
- "Give me three different ways to approach this analysis"
- "What are some other angles I could take on this question?"
- "Suggest a few different formats for presenting this information"
Then pick the one that works best, or combine elements from multiple suggestions.
Finally, we will look at how to improve over time and build a library of effective prompts.