Short Answer
A clear instruction that tells the AI what to do or how to behave.
A directive is a specific instruction that clearly communicates what you want the AI to do.
Directives should be clear, specific, and actionable to ensure the AI understands the expected behavior.
Effective directives include:
- Action verbs: Use clear action words like "explain," "analyze," "create"
- Specificity: Be precise about what you want
- Constraints: Specify limitations and requirements
- Format: Define how the response should be structured
- Tone: Specify the desired communication style
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Examples
Clear Action Directive
Using specific action verbs to guide AI behavior.
Analyze the following text and identify the main arguments, supporting evidence, and conclusion.
The text presents three main arguments: [analysis continues...]
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Best Practices
- Use imperative mood (command form)
- Be specific and detailed
- Include relevant constraints
- Specify desired output format
- Use clear, unambiguous language
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Use Cases
- Content creation
- Analysis and research
- Problem solving
- Data processing
- Creative tasks