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Reference
A pointer in instructions to a tool, system tool, playbook or workflow by name, inserted with /, so
the prompt names the resource itself rather than a string that might drift.
Also asked as:
- mention a tool inside my prompt so the agent uses it
- link a playbook from the instructions
- point the assistant at a specific workflow by name
Related: Missing reference · Instructions
Documented in: Referencing tools in prompts › Adding a reference · Referencing tools in prompts › What you can reference
Missing reference
The warning shown when a referenced resource is no longer available to the agent — usually because it was deleted, or is not present in this environment.
Also asked as:
- a tool in my prompt shows a warning that it’s gone
- instructions point at something that no longer exists
- the reference chip turned red
- the tool I referenced in my instructions shows as missing
Related: Reference
Documented in: Referencing tools in prompts › When a reference goes missing · Referencing tools in prompts › Editing and removing a reference
Steps block
An ordered block in instructions (type >> or pick Steps from the insert menu) that makes a
playbook’s sequence explicit.
Also asked as:
- make the assistant follow a numbered order in its instructions
- an ordered procedure inside a prompt
- numbered instructions the playbook must follow in sequence
- enforce an order of operations in a prompt
Related: Instructions · Markdown shortcuts
Documented in: The agent instructions editor › Breaking instructions into steps
Markdown shortcuts
Type markdown at the start of a line (#, -, 1., >) or wrap text (**bold**) and the editor
converts it as you type; pasted markdown keeps its headings, lists, quotes and links.
Also asked as:
- format my instructions with headings and lists
- paste a prompt written in markdown into the editor
- bold and italic in the instructions
Related: Keyboard shortcuts · Steps block
Documented in: Markdown shortcuts for instructions › Formatting blocks · Markdown shortcuts for instructions › Pasting markdown
Keyboard shortcuts
The editor’s shortcuts for menus (/ for blocks and references, { for variables and secrets),
formatting, blocks and undo.
Also asked as:
- hotkeys in the instructions editor
- shortcut to insert a variable
- what does the slash key do in the editor
- quick keys for formatting instructions
Related: Markdown shortcuts · Reference
Documented in: Keyboard shortcuts for the editor › Opening menus · Keyboard shortcuts for the editor › Editing