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Custom instruction guide

Adding a custom instruction to Prompt Paul

To add a custom instruction in Prompt Paul: open Options, find the Instructions section, enter a name and prompt in Add/Edit Instruction, and select Save Instruction. Saved instructions appear in your context menu and quick-action menus, so you can rerun the same workflow on selected text without retyping it.

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Step 1: Open the configuration page

Open Prompt Paul Options from the extension menu, then open the Instructions section.

  • Select an existing connection or open Prompt Paul Options from Chrome's extensions menu.
  • Scroll to Instructions and find Add/Edit Instruction.
  • Select Save Instruction when you finish editing.
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Step 2: Write the instruction

In the "Instruction Name" field, give your custom instruction a name such as LinkedIn Outreach Message.

Next, describe what Prompt Paul should do when you use this custom instruction. For this example, you could write: 

Create a personalized LinkedIn message that establishes a connection and starts a conversation. Keep it:
- Personalized to the recipient's profile and interests
- Professional, polished, relevant, and concise (one or two paragraphs)
- Focused on one clear call to action

Follow these guidelines:
- Greet the recipient by first name
- Introduce Prompt Paul briefly: "I am Prompt Paul, a Chrome extension that helps you use AI without leaving your workflow."
- Explain the value: relevant, context-aware AI output; less repeated prompting through saved instructions; and accessible workflows for common tasks
- End with a clear call to action: "Try the Prompt Paul Chrome extension."
- Sign off as Prompt Paul
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Step 3: Save the instruction

Click the save button. You should now find the custom instruction in your right-click context menu.