Why prompting matters
Prompts are the main way you tell Minibuddies what you want. The clearer and more specific you are, the better the agent’s response. Vague prompts lead to generic or off-target answers; detailed prompts lead to exactly what you need. This guide covers the fundamentals of writing good prompts. For advanced techniques, see Best practices. For copy-paste examples, see Examples.The fundamentals
Be specific
Instead of: “Write something about our product.” Try: “Write a 150-word product description for our project management tool. Target small business owners. Focus on ease of use and time savings. Include a call-to-action.” Specificity helps the agent understand:- Length - How long should the output be?
- Audience - Who is it for?
- Focus - What should be emphasized?
- Format - Description, list, email, post, etc.?
Include context
Context helps the agent tailor its response. Include:- Who you are - “I’m a startup founder,” “I’m a marketing manager”
- What you’ve done - “I’ve already drafted a first version”
- Constraints - “We can’t mention competitors,” “Keep it under 280 characters”
- Tone - “Professional,” “Casual,” “Urgent,” “Friendly”
“I’m a B2B SaaS founder. Draft a LinkedIn post announcing our new analytics feature. Professional but approachable tone. No jargon. Max 200 words.”
One task per prompt
Breaking complex work into smaller prompts usually works better than one huge request. Instead of:“Audit my website, find 20 keywords, write a blog post for each, and create a content calendar.”Try:
- “Audit my website for SEO issues. List top 5 problems.”
- “Based on my site [URL], suggest 20 low-competition keywords.”
- “Write a blog post outline for the keyword [X].”
- “Turn these outlines into a 4-week content calendar.”
Use examples when helpful
Examples show the agent exactly what you want. For instance:“Write subject lines for our newsletter. Style similar to: ‘You won’t believe what we shipped this week’ and ‘3 tricks that saved us 10 hours.’”Or:
“Format the response as a table with columns: Task, Owner, Deadline. Like this: [paste example].”
Matching your prompt to the agent
Different agents are tuned for different tasks. Use the right agent for the job:| Task | Recommended agent |
|---|---|
| General questions, mixed tasks | Brain |
| Social media posts, content | Luma |
| SEO, keywords, site audit | Optimus |
| Data analysis, charts | Atlas |
| Meeting notes, summaries | Scribe |
| Finance, expenses, reports | Ledger |
| Legal review, contracts | Justice |
| Translation | Polyglot |
If you’re unsure, start with Brain. You can always switch agents and re-ask. For domain-specific work, the specialized agent usually delivers better results.
Common mistakes to avoid
Too vague: “Make it better.”Better: “Make the intro more engaging and add two specific customer benefits.” Too broad: “Analyze my business.”
Better: “Analyze my Q3 revenue data. Identify the top 3 growth drivers and 2 risks. One page max.” Assuming knowledge: “Write the usual blog post.”
Better: “Write a 500-word blog post about [topic]. Include intro, 3 main points with subheadings, and CTA. Our audience is [description].” One giant prompt: Asking for 10 different things in one message.
Better: Split into 2–3 focused prompts.
Iterating on responses
If the first response isn’t quite right, refine with a follow-up:- “Make it shorter.”
- “Use a more formal tone.”
- “Add a section about pricing.”
- “Focus on benefits, not features.”
- “Remove the technical jargon.”
What’s next?
Best practices
Advanced techniques: C.L.E.A.R. framework and more.
Example prompts
Copy-paste prompts for social, SEO, finance, and more.
Brain
Practice prompting in the chat.
Agents
Choose the right agent for your task.
Need help?
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