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System prompts

Learn how to use system prompts

Last updated: September 30, 2025

Configuring System Prompts

To configure system prompts for your AI assistants:

  1. Navigate to the settings icon in the top right corner of your canvas screen
  2. Select "Manage AI Models & Provider" from the settings menu
  3. Click on the specific AI model you wish to customize
  4. Locate and click the fine-tune icon associated with that model
  5. Enter your system prompt instructions in the provided field
  6. Click save to store your customization

Using System Prompts

To activate your system prompt during a conversation, click the "system" option at the bottom of the chat interface.

Understanding System Prompts

System prompts function as foundational instructions that shape how your AI assistant processes information and generates responses throughout your conversation. Unlike regular prompts that address specific questions, system prompts establish persistent behavioral guidelines that influence every interaction.