Prompt Library
Large language models, like those used by TritonGPT, require instructions in order to fulfill a request from the user. These instructions, known as “prompts,” can encompass a wide array of potential use cases. The following library showcases prompts that you can explore and try within TritonGPT.
We encourage you to explore different prompting strategies, not only to find one that might match your use case, but also to inspire you to develop your own prompts.
How to Use the Prompt Library
Browse the categories below. Expand a prompt to see exactly:
- When to use it
- Which assistant works best
- A ready-to-copy example
- Links to the Everyday I AI video series
Informational Prompts
These prompts help you analyze, explain, structure, or extract information in a clear, accurate format. Use them when you want TritonGPT to retrieve, classify, or transform information, not invent new content.
Comparison & Contrast
Purpose
Use this when you need to qquickly analyze two or more concepts, entities, or data points and clearly highlight their key similarities and differences.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Compare and contrast the economic policies of [Concept A] and [Concept B] in a two-column table. Include similarities, key differences, and real-world implications.
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Fact Retrieval/Q&A
Purpose
Use this when you need a clear, factual answer to a specific question or a straightforward explanation drawn from the knowledge base.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
What is the capital of [country]?
Explain the concept of [technical term] in simple terms.
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Glossary/Definition Retrieval
Purpose
Use this when you need to quickly access and confirm the official definition of UC San Diego institutional or administrative terms.
Best TGPT Assistant
UC San Diego Assistant
Example Prompt
What is the official definition of [University Term, e.g., Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), General Fund] as used by the Finance Department?
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Reporting Tools & Data Access
Purpose
Use this when you need guidance on where to find and how to use UC San Diego financial reporting dashboards, analytics tools, and data extracts.
Best TGPT Assistant
Fund Manager Coach
Example Prompt
Where can I find the Business Activity Hub to view my department’s fund balance trends?
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Research Support & Grants
Purpose
Get guidance on creating, adjusting, and monitoring project-level and unit-level budgets, including fund allocations and available resources.
Best TGPT Assistant
Fund Manager Coach
Example Prompt
What steps should I follow to build a budget for a new grant proposal?
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Campus Services & Housing
Purpose
Get information about student housing, meal plans, transportation, and campus life resources at UC San Diego.
Best TGPT Assistant
UCSD Assistant
Example Prompt
What housing options are available for graduate students on the La Jolla campus?
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Summarization
Purpose
Condense a large body of text, audio, or video into key points or a brief, easy-to-digest overview.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Summarize the main arguments of the attached document in three bullet points.
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Generative Prompts
These prompts help TritonGPT create original content—from lesson plans and emails to graphics narratives, scripts, and training materials. Categories are based on real UC San Diego use cases.
Brainstorming & Ideation
Purpose
Generate a list of possibilities, concepts, names, or solutions to an open problem.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Give me 10 innovative ideas for a new product that solves the problem of [specific issue].
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Content Creation
Purpose
Producing original written material in a specified format, style, or topic.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Write a [type of content, e.g., blog post, short story, marketing email] about [topic] in the style of [author/tone].
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Course Material Design
Purpose
Creating interactive or exploratory learning activities and prompts to support engagement, critical thinking, and applied learning.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Design a problem-based learning (PBL) scenario for an introductory [subject] course covering the topic of [specific concept].
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Data Visualization Narratives
Purpose
Generate clear, plain-language explanations of complex institutional data reports so non-technical stakeholders can quickly understand key trends and implications.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Write a two-paragraph executive summary explaining the trends shown in the attached departmental budget usage report for stakeholders who are not data experts.
Hypothetical Scenarios
Purpose
Explore “what if” scenarios to generate plausible outcomes, conversations, or analyses.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Act as a [persona/role] and roleplay a conversation with [another persona] about [topic].
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Job Description/Policy Creation
Purpose
Developing, revising, or generating drafts for official documentation.
Best TGPT Assistant
JD Helper
Example Prompt
Generate a draft job description for a [Specific Staff Role, e.g., Records Specialist] focusing on key responsibilities in [Department].
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Meeting & Transcript Summaries
Purpose
Produce minutes, action-item lists, or contribution summaries from meeting transcripts or recordings.
Best TGPT Assistant
Expert Notetaker
Example Prompt
Generate a list of action items and responsible owners from the meeting transcript I’ll upload.
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Performance Appraisal
Purpose
Preparing for professional development discussions and performance reviews.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
I am a [role] at UC San Diego and need to create a personal statement for my performance appraisal. Please ask me questions about what I want to include, then generate a polished statement once you have enough information.
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Professional Communication
Purpose
Drafting, editing, or polishing emails, memos, letters, and other workplace correspondence.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Help me draft a concise email to my research team announcing a change in the project timeline.
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Structured Drafting
Purpose
Use this when you need to create a clear structure for a presentation, course, or document by defining key sections and components upfront.
Best TGPT Assistant
General Assistant
Example Prompt
Develop a detailed outline for a [type of presentation/course] on [subject] that includes [specific sections].
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