Custom Prompts

Page Assist offers a powerful prompt system that allows you to create reusable prompts for various use cases. Whether you need consistent AI behavior, quick templates, or context menu actions, the prompt system has you covered.

Types of Prompts

Page Assist supports three distinct types of prompts:

System and quick prompts for use within the chat interface

Copilot Prompts

Built-in context menu actions for common tasks

Custom Copilot

Create your own context menu actions

This page focuses on Custom Prompts and Copilot Prompts that you can use within Page Assist’s chat interface and context menu.

Custom Prompts Overview

Custom prompts are templates you create and use within Page Assist’s chat interface. They come in two varieties:

System Prompts
Quick Prompts

Purpose: Define AI behavior and context for conversationsHow they work:

Sent as system role messages to the AI
Set the personality, expertise, and constraints
Applied at the start of conversations
Persist throughout the chat session

Use cases:

“You are a Python expert specializing in data science”
“You are a creative writing assistant focused on sci-fi”
“You are a technical documentation reviewer”

Purpose: Reusable message templates with variablesHow they work:

Inserted into your message input
Support variables in {curly braces}
Variables are highlighted for easy replacement
Can be sent directly or edited before sending

Use cases:

“Explain in simple terms”
“Review this code for bugs”
“Translate the following to “

Creating Custom Prompts

Access Prompt Management

Open Page Assist Web UI
Go to Settings
Navigate to “Manage Prompts”
Click the “Custom” tab

Choose Prompt Type

Select either:

System Prompts - For AI behavior configuration
Quick Prompts - For message templates

Create Your Prompt

Click “Add New Prompt” and fill in:

Title: Descriptive name for your prompt
Content: The actual prompt text
Variables: Use {variable_name} for placeholders (Quick Prompts only)

Save and Use

Click “Save”
Your prompt appears in the prompt selector
Select it when starting a chat or composing a message

System Prompts

System prompts define how the AI behaves throughout a conversation.

Creating System Prompts

Example 1: Code Review Assistant

You are an expert code reviewer with 15 years of experience.
Focus on:
- Security vulnerabilities
- Performance optimizations  
- Code maintainability
- Best practices

Provide specific, actionable feedback with examples.
Current date: {current_date_time}

Example 2: Academic Writing Helper

You are an academic writing assistant specializing in research papers.
Help with:
- Thesis development
- Argument structure
- Citation formatting
- Clear, formal language

Always cite sources and maintain academic tone.

Example 3: Customer Support Bot

You are a friendly customer support representative.
Guidelines:
- Be empathetic and patient
- Provide clear, step-by-step solutions
- Escalate complex issues appropriately
- End responses with "Is there anything else I can help with?"

Current time: {current_date_time}

System Prompt Variables

System prompts support time-based variables that auto-populate:

Variable	Description	Example
`{current_date_time}`	Full date and time	”March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM”
`{current_year}`	Current year	”2026”
`{current_month}`	Month number (0-11)	“2” (March)
`{current_day}`	Day of month	”3”
`{current_hour}`	Hour (0-23)	“10”
`{current_minute}`	Minute (0-59)	“30”

These variables are automatically replaced with current values when the conversation starts.

Using System Prompts

Web UI
Sidebar

Start a new chat
Click the system prompt selector dropdown
Choose your custom system prompt
Begin conversation with that context

Quick Prompts

Quick prompts are reusable message templates with variable placeholders.

Creating Quick Prompts

Example 1: Code Explanation

Explain the following {programming_language} code in detail:

{code}

Include:
- What it does
- How it works
- Potential improvements

Example 2: Translation Request

Translate the following text to {target_language}:

{text}

Maintain the original tone and style.

Example 3: Content Summarization

Summarize the following {content_type} in {length} words:

{content}

Focus on the key points and main takeaways.

Example 4: Bug Report Analysis

Analyze this bug report for {project_name}:

Issue: {issue_description}
Steps to reproduce: {steps}
Expected: {expected_behavior}
Actual: {actual_behavior}

Provide:
- Root cause analysis
- Suggested fix
- Prevention strategies

Variable Syntax

Variables in quick prompts:

Enclosed in {curly braces}
Automatically highlighted in the UI
Clicking highlights them for easy editing
Use descriptive names: {user_input}, {target_language}, {code_snippet}

Use descriptive variable names to make templates self-documenting: {target_language} is better than {lang}.

Using Quick Prompts

Access Quick Prompts

Click the “Quick Prompts” button in the input area (lightning bolt icon)

Select Template

Choose your quick prompt from the dropdown list

Fill Variables

Variables are automatically highlighted
Click each variable and replace with actual content
Or edit the entire message as needed

Send Message

Submit when ready - variables don’t need to be replaced if you prefer to keep them

Advanced Prompt Techniques

Chaining Prompts

Combine system and quick prompts for powerful workflows: System Prompt: “You are a technical writer specializing in API documentation” Quick Prompt: “Document this API endpoint: ” Result: Technical documentation in consistent style

Contextual Prompts

Create prompts that work with Page Assist features: With Knowledge Base:

Using my uploaded documentation about {topic}, answer:
{question}

Provide specific page references.

With Internet Search:

Search for recent developments in {field} and compare with {my_understanding}

With Vision:

Analyze this {image_type} image and identify:
- {aspect_1}
- {aspect_2}
- {aspect_3}

Role-Based Prompts

Create prompts for different personas:

Developer Persona

You are a senior {language} developer at a {company_type}.

Expertise:
- {framework_1}
- {framework_2}
- Best practices and design patterns

Provide production-ready code with explanations.

Teacher Persona

You are a patient teacher explaining {subject} to {audience_level} students.

Approach:
- Use simple language and analogies
- Provide examples
- Check for understanding
- Build on fundamentals

Current lesson: {topic}

Analyst Persona

You are a {industry} analyst with expertise in {specialization}.

Focus on:
- Data-driven insights
- Market trends
- Risk assessment
- Strategic recommendations

Analyze: {subject}

Prompt Library Examples

Programming & Development

Code Review

Type: System Prompt

You are a meticulous code reviewer focusing on:
- Security best practices
- Performance optimization
- Code readability
- Test coverage

Provide constructive feedback with specific examples.

Debug Helper

Type: Quick Prompt

Help me debug this {language} error:

Error: {error_message}

Code context:
{code}

Explain the cause and provide a fix.

Documentation Generator

Type: Quick Prompt

Generate {doc_type} documentation for:

{code_or_api}

Include:
- Description
- Parameters/Arguments
- Return values
- Examples
- Edge cases

Writing & Content

Content Editor

Type: System Prompt

You are a professional editor specializing in {content_type}.

Improve:
- Clarity and flow
- Grammar and style
- Engagement and impact
- SEO when relevant

Maintain the author's voice.

Blog Post Outline

Type: Quick Prompt

Create a blog post outline about {topic} for {target_audience}.

Requirements:
- {word_count} words
- {tone} tone
- Include {key_points}

Format with H2s and H3s.

Research & Analysis

Research Assistant

Type: System Prompt

You are a research assistant specializing in {field}.

Help with:
- Literature review
- Data analysis
- Citation management
- Hypothesis development

Always cite sources. Current date: {current_date_time}

Data Analysis

Type: Quick Prompt

Analyze this {data_type} data:

{data}

Provide:
- Key insights
- Trends and patterns
- Anomalies
- Recommendations

Use {analysis_method} approach.

Managing Prompts

Organizing Prompts

Naming Convention: Use descriptive, searchable names like “Code Review - Python” instead of “Review1”.

Categories: Prefix prompts with categories: “DEV: ”, “WRITE: ”, “RESEARCH: ” for easy filtering.

Editing Prompts

Go to Settings → Manage Prompts
Find the prompt to edit
Click the edit icon
Modify content
Save changes

Deleting Prompts

Go to Settings → Manage Prompts
Find the prompt to delete
Click the delete icon
Confirm deletion

Deleting a prompt cannot be undone. Export important prompts as backup.

Exporting/Importing Prompts

Currently, prompts are stored in browser settings. To backup:

Go to Settings → About
Export all settings (includes prompts)
Save the export file
Import on another browser/device to restore

Best Practices

Be Specific

Detailed prompts produce better results. Instead of “You are helpful”, try “You are a helpful Python expert specializing in data science and machine learning.”

Use Examples

Include examples in your prompts to guide AI behavior. Show the format or style you expect.

Set Constraints

Define what the AI should and shouldn’t do. “Do not provide medical advice” or “Always include code examples.”

Test and Iterate

Refine prompts based on results. Start simple, then add detail as needed.

Variables: Use variables liberally in quick prompts. They make templates flexible and reusable.

Time Context: Include {current_date_time} in system prompts for time-aware responses.

Token Limits: Very long system prompts reduce available tokens for conversation. Keep them focused.

Troubleshooting

Prompt not applying

Solutions:

Ensure prompt is saved
Refresh the page
Start a new chat
Check prompt is selected in dropdown

Variables not working

Solutions:

Check syntax: use {variable} not (variable) or [variable]
Ensure no spaces in variable names: {target_lang} not {target lang}
Verify you’re using Quick Prompt, not System Prompt

Time variables show wrong time

Solutions:

Check browser time settings
Verify timezone is correct
Refresh the page to update

Next Steps

Knowledge Base

Combine prompts with document context

Internet Search

Use prompts with real-time web data

Configuration Settings

Configure RAG and other settings

Sidebar

Use prompts in the sidebar interface

Get Started

Core Features

AI Providers

Configuration

Troubleshooting

Resources

​Types of Prompts

Custom Prompts

Copilot Prompts

Custom Copilot

​Custom Prompts Overview

​Creating Custom Prompts

​System Prompts

​Creating System Prompts

​System Prompt Variables

​Using System Prompts

​Quick Prompts

​Creating Quick Prompts

​Variable Syntax

​Using Quick Prompts

​Advanced Prompt Techniques

​Chaining Prompts

​Contextual Prompts

​Role-Based Prompts

​Prompt Library Examples

​Programming & Development

​Writing & Content

​Research & Analysis

​Managing Prompts

​Organizing Prompts

​Editing Prompts

​Deleting Prompts

​Exporting/Importing Prompts

​Best Practices

Be Specific

Use Examples

Set Constraints

Test and Iterate

​Troubleshooting

​Next Steps

Knowledge Base

Internet Search

Configuration Settings

Sidebar

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Types of Prompts

Custom Prompts Overview

Creating Custom Prompts

System Prompts

Creating System Prompts

System Prompt Variables

Using System Prompts

Quick Prompts

Creating Quick Prompts

Variable Syntax

Using Quick Prompts

Advanced Prompt Techniques

Chaining Prompts

Contextual Prompts

Role-Based Prompts

Prompt Library Examples

Programming & Development

Writing & Content

Research & Analysis

Managing Prompts

Organizing Prompts

Editing Prompts

Deleting Prompts

Exporting/Importing Prompts

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Next Steps