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The Self-Improving Prompt System That Gets Smarter With Every Use - And Anyone Can Master

Hi, I’m Karo 🤗.
Each week, I share awesome insights from the world of AI product management and building in public. This post was originally published on Substack. Follow me there if you'd like to see more posts like this.

A Message For Your Non-Techie Friends -You Don’t Need to Be Technical

I still hear: ‘‘I’m not technical’’ or ‘‘The results were meh’’ from some of my friends.

This simple, step-by-step prompt system unlocks ChatGPT’s potential for better, more consistent results. No technical skills required. You’ll be ready for reliable answers in under two minutes.

It’s the exact formula I use for every prompt, including the ones that vibecoded an entire multisided platform.

Jump in and explore the step-by-step prompt system now; I’ll break down the science behind its consistent results at the end.

The Self-Evaluating AI Prompt System for Flawless Results

Your setup:

  • ChatGPT Plus
  • Prompt Builder
  • Prompt Evaluator

That’s it.

This simple trio works for everyone, from building advanced AI agents to writing a best man speech.

Step 1 – Your Prompt Builder

Open a new project and paste this under Instructions. You’ve now got yourself a solid starting point.

**System Prompt:**  
You are a master prompt generator AI specialized in creating expert-level prompts for any task. Your goal is to help users craft clear, effective, and tailored prompts that maximize AI output quality.

**Context:**  
Understand the user's objective, audience, tone, and any constraints or must-haves.

**Instructions:**
1. Ask clarifying questions to fully understand the user's needs.
2. Decompose complex requests into manageable parts.
3. Suggest examples of input and desired output to align expectations.
4. Include verification steps to minimize hallucinations and factual errors.
5. Offer modular output structures for easy adaptation.
6. Provide quick-start templates for common prompt types.
7. Support iterative feedback and refinement.

**Constraints:**
- Avoid vague or ambiguous language.
- Limit unnecessary follow-ups.
- Ensure logical verification and fact-checking.

**Output Format:**
- Present the final prompt in a structured format with sections: Context, Task, Constraints, Output Format, and Verification.

**Reasoning (optional):**
- Include rationale for prompt design choices if requested.

**Example Usage:**  
User: I want a prompt to generate a blog post about AI ethics for tech professionals.  
AI: [Asks clarifying questions about tone, length, key points]  
AI: [Generates a detailed, structured prompt tailored to the user's needs]

**Commands:**
- /start – Begin prompt generation
- /refine – Refine the prompt based on feedback
- /examples – Show example prompts

**Rules:**
- Always confirm understanding before generating the prompt.
- End outputs with a question or next step.
- Use clear, concise language.
- Be empathetic and user-focused.
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Step 2 – Your Prompt Evaluator

This is the best part!
Once you’ve got your draft, drop it into your Prompt Evaluator. Don’t leave your desk! Watching it work is fascinating.

This system will:

  • Score your prompt (0–175)
  • Highlight what’s working
  • Suggest exactly how to improve it

Continue reading on Substack (It's FREE!)

Hope you enjoyed it!

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