How to add context to the prompt in chatbot-basic

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Dify version

0.6.0

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Self Hosted (Docker)

Steps to reproduce

I'm looking to add context to the prompt in the basic chatbot. Previously, we had an expert mode where we could easily add our context to the prompt. However, since the workflow update, this feature has been removed. Now, when I use "/", I can only add variables or new tools. How can I incorporate my context into the prompt?

✔️ Expected Behavior

When typing "/" in the chatbot Instructions, an option to add additional context should appear, allowing users to enrich the prompt with relevant information.

❌ Actual Behavior

Currently, the "/" feature only allows users to add variables or tools to the prompt, limiting the ability to provide supplementary information for context.

[dosubot[bot]]

To add extra context to your chatbot prompts in Dify 0.6.0, despite the removal of Expert Mode, you can use XML tags and adjust the template configurations. Here's how to do it effectively:

1. Embed Context with XML Tags: Place your additional context within <context></context> XML tags. This method allows you to specify the background information or knowledge you want the chatbot to consider.

2. Modify Pre-prompt Configuration: Adjust the pre_prompt field in your chat or completion prompt configurations to include your context. This setup is crucial for providing the chatbot with the necessary background information.

3. Use Conversation Histories Role: For dialogues, define prefixes for user and assistant messages using conversation_histories_role configuration. This helps in structuring the conversation flow and incorporating it into the context.

4. Testing and Iteration: After configuring your prompt, test the chatbot's responses to ensure the context is effectively utilized and adjust as necessary.

For detailed guidance, refer to Dify's documentation on Agent Assistant, Prompt Template, Prompt Engineering, and Advanced Prompt Templates.

This approach will help you enrich your chatbot's prompts with relevant information, enhancing its understanding and response accuracy.

Details

Sources

• No way to add context to Instructions in normal Chatbots
• [FR] Support injecting context in the chat app
• en/user-guide/creating-dify-apps/prompt-engineering/agent-assistant.md
• en/features/prompt-engineering/prompt-template.md
• en/features/prompt-engineering/README.md
• api/core/prompt/prompt_templates/advanced_prompt_templates.py
• zh_CN/guides/application-design/prompt-engineering/prompt-engineering-1/prompt-engineering-template.md
• api/core/prompt/prompt_templates/common_chat.json
• en/features/datasets/maintain-dataset-via-api.md
• api/controllers/service_api/dataset/document.py
• api/core/prompt/prompt_templates/common_completion.json

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