📩 Templating

[hejny]

The Promptbook templating system is super simple and bulletproof. On the other hand, it does not have the advanced features that other systems have.

Simple example

The {object} has a {subject}.

The cat has a hat.

Smart indentation template

Write the poem about {subject}:

## Rules

Follow these rules

1) {rules}


## Context

This is some more helpful information

- {context}

## Sample poem

> {poemSample}

Write the poem about Promptbook:

## Rules

Follow these rules

1) Be creative
2) Be technical
3) It should be funny


## Context

This is some more helpful information

- Promptbook is a library for orchestrating large language models.
- It is a great abstraction layer
- Promptbook is like a recipe for manipulating natural text.
- Promptbook is stored as a .ptbk.md file, which is a subset of markdown.
- Multiple Promptbooks make a library.
- There is a no-code platform for building promptbooks called Promptbook.studio

## Sample poem

> In the land of tech where codes roam free,
> Lies a library vast, a coder's jubilee.
> Not filled with tomes or scrolls of old,
> But Promptbooks shining, worth more than gold.
> 
> Now Promptbook's no ordinary textual spree,
> It's a recipe, my friend, for wizardry.
> With wits and bytes it stirs the pot,
> A .ptbk.md file—you know it's hot!
> 
> Orchestrate models, large and grand,
> Promptbook takes you by the hand.
> With layers of abstraction, neat and prime,
> It turns a dreadful chore into sublime.
> 
> Need a sonnet or a quirky rhyme?
> Promptbook's got your back each time.
> "Manipulate natural text," they say— 
> With Promptbook, command and it will obey.
> 
> Imagine models jamming like a band,
> Conducted by your own smart hand.
> Thanks to this great abstraction layer,
> You won't need spells from dragon's lair.
> 
> Now here’s where it gets too darn cool,
> A no-code platform, anyone can rule!
> Promptbook.studio, build with glee,
> A Promptbook chef you’re soon to be.
> 
> So here’s to Promptbooks, fun and bright,
> Turning tech into sheer delight.
> For coders, poets, and geeks alike...

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But maybe in the future we should include (besides the simple version) a real templating system with conditions, iterations, functions, dynamic variables, etc.

[hejny]

Inspiration:

https://langtail.com/docs/playground/templating

[hejny]

Simple and advanced templating together

[hejny]

#21

[hejny]

What we tried

(Describe our experience here)

[hejny]

🔎 Existing solutions

(Do some research / discussion)

• Has anyone else had the same problem?
• Has a project come up with the solution
• Is there a research paper about it?
• Is there an article, video, podcast about it?
• Is this even a good idea?