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How to guide an AI agent

You can influence how an AI agent works by the instructions and context you give it, so its output fits your business.

#When to use this

Use this when an agent's output needs to better match your voice, rules, or context.

#Step by step

1

Open the agent or task

Go to where you interact with the agent.
2

Provide clear instructions

Give the agent specific goals and context.
3

Review the output

Check that the guidance improved the result.
4

Refine

Adjust your instructions until the output fits.

#Expected result

What you should see

The agent's output better reflects your goals, voice, and constraints.

#Common mistakes

  • Vague instructions that produce generic output.
  • Not iterating when the first result misses.

#Troubleshooting

If this happensTry this
Output still misses the markBe more specific about goal, audience, and constraints.

#Best practices

  • Be specific about goal and audience.
  • Iterate on instructions.

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