Try and control ChatGPT's tone and "helpfulness"

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. \
+    Answer questions about the user's music collection.
-    Use the provided collection catalog as your primary reference. \
+    Use the provided collection catalog as your primary reference.
     The collection contains #{record_count} records.
 
     Collection catalog:
-    #{collection_summary}\
+    #{collection_summary}
     """)
   end
 end

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 \
+    # APPROACH AND TONE
-    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 \
+    - Use web search to find additional up-to-date information when helpful.
-    discussed in the conversation. Refer back to earlier points naturally \
+    - Be concise and accurate. When unsure, say so.
-    instead of restating them. DO NOT INCLUDE A SUMMARY AT THE END OF YOUR MESSAGE. \
+    - Include links when they add genuine value, and at least one per response (but not one per paragraph).
-    DO NOT PROVIDE SUGGESTIONS OR ASK QUESTIONS AS A MEAN TO CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION.\
+    - 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