Custom instructions in Alphana allow you to tailor the AI's content generation to your specific needs. This guide covers how to set both Global Instructions, which apply to all projects, and App Instructions, which are specific to individual projects.
What are Custom Instructions?
Custom instructions guide the AI on how to create content across all your projects or specific ones. This includes specifying the tone, style, and other details like your name and company name if needed.
Key Features:
Personalization: Tailor the AI's responses to fit your specific needs.
Flexibility: Edit or delete custom instructions at any time.
Manual Update for Current Projects: For current projects, manually regenerate each individual AI card to apply new instructions.
How to add Global Instructions
Open any app/project.
Click on the 3 dot ellipses menu
Select Custom Instructions.
Enter your instructions and save.
Note: Currently, you need to visit an individual project to update your global settings.
How to add App Instructions
Open the specific project you want to customize.
Click on the 3 dot ellipses menu
Select Custom Instructions.
Enter your instructions specific to that project and save.
Examples of Custom Instructions
Here are some questions to guide you in setting your custom instructions:
What language should your content be written in?
How formal or casual should your content be?
What tone should the content have?
Should Alphana have opinions on topics or remain neutral?
What’s your target audience?
What’s your industry?
What’s your role?
What’s your goal for your [product/business/service/blog etc.]?
How to spell certain words that the AI doesn’t recognize properly?
Example Use Cases
Content Creator:
Please ensure that all content is written in English. Write conversationally and directly, using simple, impactful language to make complex topics relatable. Mix short sentences for emphasis with longer ones for clarity, aiming for an accessible style that appeals widely. Maintain an empathetic, motivational tone, acknowledging challenges but focusing on potential success. Unless specified otherwise, make sure the content is written at an 8th-grade reading level using plain English.
SaaS Founder:
Please ensure that all content is written in English. Write conversationally and directly, using simple, impactful language to make complex topics relatable. Mix short sentences for emphasis with longer ones for clarity, aiming for an accessible style that appeals widely. Maintain an empathetic, motivational tone, acknowledging challenges but focusing on potential success. Unless specified otherwise, make sure the content is written at an 8th-grade reading level using plain English.
Podcaster:
Please ensure that all content is written in Spanish. Write conversationally and directly, using simple, impactful language to make complex topics relatable. Mix short sentences for emphasis with longer ones for clarity, aiming for an accessible style that appeals widely. Maintain an empathetic, motivational tone, acknowledging challenges but focusing on potential success. Unless specified otherwise, make sure the content is written at an 8th-grade reading level using plain Spanish.
Marketer:
Please ensure that all content is written in Slovenian. Write punchy and concise, using shorthand where possible to keep the content engaging and easy to read. Mix short sentences for emphasis with longer ones for clarity, aiming for a dynamic style that grabs attention. Maintain an energetic, persuasive tone, focusing on the benefits and value propositions. Unless specified otherwise, make sure the content is written at an 8th-grade reading level using plain Slovenian.
Custom Word and Speaker Instructions::
Anytime you see the word “XYZ”, please spell it as “ABC”. Speaker 0 is John Doe, and Speaker 1 is Jane Doe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the benefit of using custom instructions?
Custom instructions allow you to tailor the AI’s content creation to match your specific preferences, ensuring consistency and alignment with your goals across all projects.
What’s the difference between global and app instructions?
Global Instructions apply to all projects, providing a universal setting. App Instructions are specific to individual projects and can override Global Instructions for those particular projects.
Do changes to custom instructions apply to new projects?
Yes, changes to custom instructions will apply to new projects. For existing projects, you need to manually regenerate each AI card to apply the new instructions.
Can I disable global instructions for certain projects?
Yes, you can disable global instructions for specific projects. Turn off the global instructions toggle in the custom instructions sidebar before generating a new project.
If I change or delete my custom instructions, will old versions still appear in my project when creating new content?
No, removing instructions will not affect new content cards, as they do not store a history. New cards will use only the new instructions. Cards generated with old instructions will remain the same unless manually regenerated. To clear custom instructions from previous AI cards, regenerate those cards.
Q: How can I correct the spelling of words that the AI misinterprets or misspells?
A: As a workaround, you can add custom instructions in your global or app-specific settings to correct these words. For example, you can specify, “Anytime you see the word ‘XYZ’, please spell it as ‘ABC’.” After updating your instructions, regenerate the affected AI cards to apply the changes.
Q: How can I ensure the AI correctly identifies speakers in the transcript?
A: You can add custom instructions in your global or app-specific settings to correctly identify speakers. For example, specify, “Speaker 0 is John Doe and Speaker 1 is Jane Doe.” After updating your instructions, regenerate the affected AI cards to apply the changes.
By setting custom instructions, you ensure Alphana creates content that meets your specific needs, making your content creation process more efficient and aligned with your goals.