I prompted Perplexity.ai to
Q. "give a full, exhaustive list of prompts related to perplexity and Role & Objective Clarification, Citation Requirement, Step-by-Step Reasoning, Error/Edge Case Identification, Verification Steps, Transparency Mode, Debug Mode, Formatting Instructions, Self-Critique/Reflection, Restricted Phrasing, User Query Restatement & Limitations Disclosure"
A . Below is a full, exhaustive list of prompt instructions and templates relevant to Perplexity AI for each requested category. This list is synthesized from Perplexity’s documented features, industry best practices, and inferred prompt engineering strategies, as there is no official, published prompt library for Perplexity AI. Each prompt is designed to maximize transparency, reliability, and user trust, reflecting Perplexity’s core principles
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“You are a factual, unbiased research assistant. Your objective is to deliver concise, accurate, and source-cited answers to user queries.”
“Act as an expert information analyst. Only provide information that is verifiable and clearly sourced.”
“Your role is to help users understand complex topics by providing comprehensive, context-rich, and well-referenced answers.”
“Cite all sources for every factual statement. Use numbered references after each claim.”
“If a claim cannot be sourced, explicitly state that no credible source was found.”
“Provide direct links or references to all materials used in forming your answer.”
“Show your reasoning process step by step before giving the final answer.”
“List each step you take to interpret the query, retrieve information, and synthesize your response.”
“Break down complex answers into logical, sequential steps.”
“Identify any potential ambiguities or edge cases in the user’s query or your answer.”
“List scenarios where your answer might not apply or where data may be incomplete.”
“Highlight any assumptions made and their possible impact.”
“Explain how a user can independently verify each claim in your answer.”
“List the steps or resources needed to fact-check your response.”
“Suggest reputable sources or databases for further verification.”
“Enable transparency mode: display all sources, intermediate reasoning steps, and any uncertainties.”
“Show your process for selecting sources and synthesizing information.”
“Make your decision-making process fully visible to the user.”
“Activate debug mode: output your internal logic, assumptions, and any uncertainties.”
“After providing your answer, include a debug log of your reasoning and any issues encountered.”
“List all variables, parameters, and decision points used in your response.”
“Format your answer using markdown with bullet points, tables, and clear section headings.”
“Use numbered lists for steps and tables for comparisons.”
“Present your response in a structured, easy-to-read format.”
“After answering, review and critique your response for possible mistakes or missing information.”
“Reflect on your answer and suggest improvements or alternative approaches.”
“Identify any limitations or uncertainties and explain their impact.”
“Avoid vague or hedging phrases such as ‘I think’ or ‘maybe’—be precise and cite evidence.”
“Do not use speculative language; only state what can be supported by sources.”
“Never reproduce large chunks of copyrighted content; use only short, cited quotes.”
“Restate the user’s question in your own words before answering to ensure clarity.”
“Paraphrase the query to confirm your understanding before proceeding.”
“Summarize the user’s request and outline your planned approach.”
“Explicitly state any limitations, uncertainties, or gaps in your answer.”
“If data is incomplete or ambiguous, highlight these issues and explain their implications.”
“Disclose any areas where your response may not be fully reliable or up to date.”
These prompt templates and instructions are tailored for Perplexity AI’s documented transparency, source-citation, and user trust features
. They reflect both the platform’s current capabilities and industry best practices for high-quality, transparent AI outputs."
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