Prompt Library
The Prompt Library helps you save, organize, and reuse prompts for your AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) workflows. Whether you’re generating RFIs, summarizing documents, or drafting emails, the Prompt Library makes it easy to get consistent, high-quality results.
Getting Started
Key Capabilities
System Prompts
10 pre-built prompts optimized for AEC workflows, crafted by expertsCustom Prompts
Create, save, and organize your own prompts with categoriesAI Improvement
Enhance any prompt with AI-powered suggestions and AEC contextDatumOS System Prompts
DatumOS includes 10 pre-built prompts optimized for AEC workflows. These prompts are crafted by experts and continuously improved based on usage patterns.
| Prompt | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Document Summary | Analysis | Generate structured summaries from any document |
| Drawing Review Checklist | QA/QC | Systematic review of construction drawings |
| RFI Draft Generator | Generation | Create professional RFI documents |
| Specification Comparison | Analysis | Compare spec sections for discrepancies |
| Meeting Minutes Generator | Generation | Convert meeting notes to formatted minutes |
| Submittal Review Assistant | QA/QC | Review submittals against specifications |
| Cost Estimate Breakdown | Analysis | Analyze and categorize cost estimates |
| Schedule Analysis | Analysis | Evaluate project schedules for issues |
| Email Drafter - Professional | Generation | Write professional project emails |
| Issue Tracker Summary | Analysis | Summarize project issues and status |
System prompts display a DatumOS badge and cannot be edited or deleted. You can copy any system prompt to create your own customizable version.
Creating Your Own Prompts
Quick Create
Writing Effective Prompts
Structure your prompts with these four elements for best results.
# Good Prompt Structure
1. Context - Set the scene
"You are a construction project manager reviewing..."
2. Task - What to do
"Analyze the following document and identify..."
3. Format - How to respond
"Present your findings in a numbered list with..."
4. Constraints - Boundaries
"Focus only on safety-related items. Limit to 10 items."Example: Custom RFI Prompt
You are a senior project engineer preparing an RFI for a commercial construction project.
Review the following information and draft a professional RFI that includes:
1. Clear, specific question
2. Reference to relevant drawings/specs
3. Impact statement if not resolved
4. Suggested resolution (if applicable)
Format the RFI with proper headers and maintain a professional tone suitable for owner/architect review.
Information to address:
[Paste your context here]Category Organization
Use categories to organize prompts by workflow type, document type, project phase, or discipline.
Predefined Categories:
- Workflow: Analysis, Summarization, Generation, Translation, Q&A
- Domain: Architecture, Engineering, Cost, Schedule
- Document: RFIs, Submittals, Email, Meetings, Issues, Specifications, Drawings
- Quality: QA/QC
Using Prompts in Chat
Quick Access via Category Chips
When starting a new chat, you’ll see category chips above the input area for quick access to prompts without opening the full library:
| Chip | Description | Requires Sign In |
|---|---|---|
| DatumOS | System prompts from the DatumOS team | No |
| Favorites | Prompts you’ve starred | Yes |
| Custom | Prompts you’ve created | Yes |
Unauthenticated users only see the DatumOS chip. Sign in to access your Favorites and Custom prompts.
Using Category Chips
Empty States:
- Favorites: “No favorites yet. Star prompts in the Prompt Library.”
- Custom: “No custom prompts. Create prompts in the Prompt Library.”
Each empty state includes a link to the full Prompt Library.
Usage Tracking
Every time you apply a prompt, DatumOS tracks:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Use Count | How many times the prompt has been used |
| Last Used | When you last applied it |
This data powers the Trending filter and Recently Used sort options.
Managing Your Prompts
Editing Prompts
- Click the … menu on any prompt card
- Select Edit
- Modify the title, content, description, or categories
- Click Save
System prompts cannot be edited. Copy them first to create an editable version.
Favoriting Prompts
- Click the star icon on any prompt card
- Or use the … menu and select Add to Favorites
- Favorites appear in the “Favorites” filter for quick access
Copying System Prompts
To customize a system prompt:
- Click on the system prompt card
- Click Copy to My Prompts
- A new editable copy is created in your library
- Edit the copy as needed
Search and Filtering
Search
The search bar uses full-text search to find prompts by:
- Title (highest priority)
- Content (medium priority)
- Description (lower priority)
Search supports stemming (“summarize” matches “summary”), multiple terms, and partial matches.
Filter Pills
| Filter | Shows |
|---|---|
| All | Your prompts + system prompts |
| DatumOS | Only system prompts |
| My Prompts | Only prompts you created |
| Custom | Your copies of system prompts |
| Favorites | Prompts you starred |
| Trending | Most-used prompts (sorted by usage) |
Sort Options
| Sort | Order |
|---|---|
| Recent | Most recently updated first |
| Alphabetical | A-Z by title |
| Most Used | Highest use count first |
| Recently Used | Most recently applied first |
AI Prompt Improvement
DatumOS includes an AI-powered prompt improvement feature that enhances your prompts for better results.
How to Use
Before and After
find hvac specsContext: Project documentation search for mechanical specifications. Task: Locate HVAC equipment specifications including make, model, capacity, and efficiency ratings. Constraints: Focus on rooftop units and air handling units. Expected Output: Table with equipment tag, manufacturer, model number, and key specifications.Quality Classifications
| Classification | Description |
|---|---|
| Sparse | Basic prompt, significant improvements possible |
| Moderate | Good foundation, minor enhancements made |
| Complete | Well-structured prompt, minimal changes needed |
The improver automatically detects AEC-related content and adds relevant construction terminology, project management concepts, and industry-standard formats.
Storage Limits
| Field | Limit |
|---|---|
| Title | 255 characters |
| Content | 50,000 characters |
| Description | 500 characters |
| Categories | No hard limit (practical: ~20) |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt not saving | Title or content empty, or content exceeds 50,000 characters | Check fields are filled and content length |
| Search not finding results | Query too specific or wrong filter active | Try broader terms and reset filters to “All” |
| Cannot edit system prompt | System prompts are read-only | Copy to your library first, then edit the copy |
| Prompt disappeared | Filter active that excludes it | Reset all filters and check “My Prompts” |
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