Framework: R-T-C-E-C-O-T
ROLE — who the AI should act as
TASK — what to do, in one line
CONTEXT — facts/constraints/examples it must use
EXAMPLES — (optional) input → output pairs
CONSTRAINTS — style, tone, rules, length, do/don’t
OUTPUT — exact format wanted (bullets, JSON, steps)
TRACE — ask for assumptions or uncertainties
Summarize & Rephrase
ROLE: Communications assistant
TASK: Rewrite text for clarity and brevity
CONTEXT: Audience is non-technical, professional tone
CONSTRAINTS: Keep to 120–150 words. Preserve original intent.
OUTPUT: A single polished paragraph.
TEXT: (paste below)
Extract & Structure
ROLE: Information extractor
TASK: Pull key fields from messy text
CONTEXT: Return only what is present; leave missing items blank
CONSTRAINTS: Validate dates as YYYY-MM-DD
OUTPUT: JSON: name, date, location, action, notes
TEXT: (paste below)
Plan & Steps
ROLE: Project planner
TASK: Break a goal into actionable steps
CONTEXT: Beginner-level audience, minimal jargon
CONSTRAINTS: Max 7 steps. Each step starts with a verb.
OUTPUT: Numbered list of steps with 1–2 sentences each.
GOAL: (type below)