A well-constructed prompt provides the model with clarity, direction, and context—maximizing its potential to accelerate research, analysis, and decision-making. Here are the key principles for prompt writing:

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1. Be Clear and Specific

Avoid vague or ambiguous language. Clearly state what you want Julius to do.
Example, instead of saying “Summarize this,” say “Summarize this into bullet points focusing on user feedback.”

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2. Provide Sufficient Context

Julius performs best when it understands the background or objective. Include any relevant data, examples, or reference materials in the prompt when possible. If you’re referring to an uploaded document or a data connection, say so explicitly.
Example: “Using the attached sales report, generate a summary of performance by region and flag any underperforming areas.”

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3. Use Structured Instructions

Don’t try to boil the ocean! Break complex tasks into structured steps, or use formatting cues like numbered lists, bullet points, or sections. This helps Julius organize its output accordingly.
Example: “Please respond with:
  1. A summary of key takeaways,
  2. Risks identified,
  3. Recommended next steps.”

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4. Indicate Your Desired Output Format

Tell Julius how you’d like the answer formatted: table, list, markdown, executive summary, etc. This reduces the need for follow-up refinement.
Example: “Output the comparison in a markdown table format with columns for Pros, Cons, and Use Cases.”

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5. Set a Role or Perspective if Needed

Julius can take on a specific voice, role, or perspective. If you want an answer from a particular professional angle: e.g., PM, data scientist, marketer, state it explicitly.
Example: “Act as a product manager and write a feature spec based on the customer feedback in this doc.”

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6. Iterate and Refine

If a response isn’t quite right, treat it as a draft. Refine your prompt with more details or constraints, and Julius will improve its output.
Example: “I dind’t fully understand your analysis. Could you try again?’
TL;DR
  • Work in small chunks! You can try our Notebook feature to re-run a specific prompt or analysis.
  • Articulate what you want from Julius.
  • Refine a prompt to help Julius learn from your for an effective response.