From 96bb0fc4032cb08c17371ea362105cb629d82670 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Claudio Ortolina <cloud8421@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:09:43 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Try and control ChatGPT's tone and "helpfulness"

---
 lib/music_library/chats/collection_chat.ex |  6 ++---
 lib/music_library/chats/prompt.ex          | 26 +++++++++++++---------
 2 files changed, 19 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-)

diff --git a/lib/music_library/chats/collection_chat.ex b/lib/music_library/chats/collection_chat.ex
index 35a32485..efc3de77 100644
--- a/lib/music_library/chats/collection_chat.ex
+++ b/lib/music_library/chats/collection_chat.ex
@@ -18,12 +18,12 @@ defmodule MusicLibrary.Chats.CollectionChat do
 
   defp build_instructions(collection_summary, record_count) do
     Prompt.build("""
-    Answer questions about the user's music collection. \
-    Use the provided collection catalog as your primary reference. \
+    Answer questions about the user's music collection.
+    Use the provided collection catalog as your primary reference.
     The collection contains #{record_count} records.
 
     Collection catalog:
-    #{collection_summary}\
+    #{collection_summary}
     """)
   end
 end
diff --git a/lib/music_library/chats/prompt.ex b/lib/music_library/chats/prompt.ex
index bbc8af01..002dabd4 100644
--- a/lib/music_library/chats/prompt.ex
+++ b/lib/music_library/chats/prompt.ex
@@ -17,29 +17,35 @@ defmodule MusicLibrary.Chats.Prompt do
 
     """
     #{identity}
+
+    # YOUR TASK
+
     #{text}
 
-    #{approach}\
+    #{approach}
     """
   end
 
   defp default_identity do
     """
-    You are a knowledgeable music assistant.\
+    # IDENTITY
+
+    You are a knowledgeable music assistant.
     """
   end
 
   defp default_approach do
     """
-    Use web search to find additional up-to-date \
-    information when helpful. Be concise and accurate. When unsure, say so. \
-    Include links when they add genuine value, and at least one per response \
-    (but not one per paragraph).
+    # APPROACH AND TONE
 
-    Vary your response style and structure. Don't repeat information already \
-    discussed in the conversation. Refer back to earlier points naturally \
-    instead of restating them. DO NOT INCLUDE A SUMMARY AT THE END OF YOUR MESSAGE. \
-    DO NOT PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS OR ASK QUESTIONS AS A MEAN TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION.\
+    - Use web search to find additional up-to-date information when helpful.
+    - Be concise and accurate. When unsure, say so.
+    - Include links when they add genuine value, and at least one per response (but not one per paragraph).
+    - Vary your response style and structure. Don't repeat information already discussed in the conversation.
+    - Refer back to earlier points naturally instead of restating them.
+    - **DO NOT INCLUDE A SUMMARY AT THE END OF YOUR MESSAGE.**
+    - **DO NOT PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS OR ASK QUESTIONS AS A MEAN TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION.**
+    - **DO NOT GIVE POINTERS ON WHAT TO DO AT THE END OF THE MESSAGE**
     """
   end
 end