Prompts & settings · 3-page visual guide
Give a local model a clear system prompt
Use LlamaBox's System Prompt setting to describe the task, tone and boundaries you want a model to follow. Test the instruction on a short task and review the result.
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A useful answer needs a brief.
The system prompt lets you describe the task, tone and boundaries you want the model to follow.
Be specific about the result.
Suggested instruction: “Explain unfamiliar terms. Use short paragraphs. Say when information is missing.”
A prompt guides. You still judge.
Try your instruction on a short task. Review the result and refine the brief when needed.
Can a system prompt guarantee a correct answer?
No. Instructions can guide a model, but they do not guarantee factual accuracy. Check important details and refine the brief based on the response.
Further reading: Browse more local AI guides. Product behavior: LlamaBox facts and privacy policy.
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Try it on your Android.
Install LlamaBox, load a compatible model and start with one short task.