PromptTemplateConfig

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:60

Configuration for customizing all prompts used internally by llmist.

Each field can be either a string (static text) or a function that receives context and returns a string (for dynamic content).

Example

const customConfig: PromptTemplateConfig = {
  mainInstruction: "USE ONLY THE GADGET MARKERS BELOW:",
  criticalUsage: "Important: Follow the exact format shown.",
  rules: (ctx) => [
    "Always use the markers to invoke gadgets",
    "Never use function calling",
    `You have ${ctx.gadgetCount} gadgets available`
  ]
};

Properties

criticalUsage?

optional criticalUsage: PromptTemplate

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:71

Critical usage instruction that appears in the usage section. Default emphasizes the exact format requirement.

---

customExamples()?

optional customExamples: (context) => string

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:91

Custom examples to show in the examples section. If provided, replaces the default examples entirely. Should be a function that returns formatted example strings.

Parameters

context

PromptContext

Returns

string

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formatDescription?

optional formatDescription: PromptTemplate

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:77

Format description for the block parameter format. Default uses the configured argPrefix dynamically.

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iterationProgressHint?

optional iterationProgressHint: HintTemplate

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:112

Template for iteration progress hint. Informs the LLM about remaining iterations to help plan work.

When using a string template, supports placeholders:

• {iteration}: Current iteration (1-based)
• {maxIterations}: Maximum iterations allowed
• {remaining}: Iterations remaining

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mainInstruction?

optional mainInstruction: PromptTemplate

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:65

Main instruction block that appears at the start of the gadget system prompt. Default emphasizes using text markers instead of function calling.

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parallelGadgetsHint?

optional parallelGadgetsHint: HintTemplate

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:101

Hint shown when LLM uses only one gadget per response. Encourages parallel gadget usage for efficiency.

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rules?

optional rules: string[] | PromptTemplate | (context) => string[]

Defined in: core/prompt-config.ts:84

Rules that appear in the rules section. Can be an array of strings or a function that returns an array. Default includes rules about not using function calling.