Using System Prompts
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Using System Prompts

March 10, 2025
Many LLM APIs allow for a 'system prompt' or 'system message' which sets the overall behavior, persona, or instructions for the LLM throughout a conversation, separate from user prompts.
Category: API Usage
Difficulty:Intermediate

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