Create Prompt from Scratch
This guide will walk you through the process of creating a new prompt in Future AGI, configuring its parameters, and running it.
What it is
Creating a prompt from scratch means building a new prompt manually in the Prompt Workbench: you name it, choose a model, set parameters (temperature, max tokens, etc.), optionally add tools, then write the system and user content and run it. No template or AI generation is used—you have full control over structure and wording. Use this when you want to design a prompt exactly to your needs without starting from an existing template or generated draft.
Use cases
- Full control — Define every part of the prompt (system, user, variables) and model settings yourself.
- Learning the editor — Get familiar with the Workbench by building a simple prompt step by step.
- One-off or experimental prompts — Quickly try an idea without cloning or customizing a template.
- Custom tools and parameters — Attach tools and tune temperature, max tokens, and other model parameters from the start.
How to
Navigate to the Prompts Section
From the Future AGI dashboard, locate the navigation panel on the left side of the screen. Under the “Build” section, click on “Prompts” to access the prompts management interface.
Create a New Prompt
Once in the Prompts section, click on the “Create prompt” button located on the right side of the screen. This will open a modal dialog with prompt creation options.
In the “Create a new prompt” modal, you have three options:
- Generate with AI: Automatically generate a prompt using AI
- Start from scratch: Create a prompt manually
- Start with a template: Use a pre-made template
For this guide, select “Start from scratch” to create your prompt manually.
Configure your prompt
Now you’ll be taken to the prompt editor interface where you can configure various aspects of your prompt:
- Rename your prompt: By default, your prompt will be named “Untitled-1”. To rename it, click on the title and enter a more descriptive name that reflects the purpose of the prompt.
- Choose a model: Click on “Select Model” to choose which AI model you want to use for your prompt. Future AGI offers various models with different capabilities.
- Configure model parameters: After selecting a model, you can adjust its parameters to fine-tune the AI’s behavior:
- Temperature: Controls randomness (higher values = more creative, lower values = more deterministic)
- Top P: Influences token selection diversity
- Max Tokens: Sets the maximum length of the response
- Presence Penalty: Reduces repetition by penalizing tokens based on their presence
- Frequency Penalty: Reduces repetition by penalizing tokens based on their frequency
- Response Format: Choose the output format (e.g., Text)
Adjust these parameters to get the desired behavior from your AI model.
- Add tools (optional): You can enhance your prompt by adding tools that give the AI additional capabilities. To add tools:
- Click on the “Tools” tab in the right panel
- Click “Create tool” to add a new tool
- Configure the tool with a name, description, and input schema
Tools allow your prompt to perform specific actions or access external data sources.
Write and run your prompt
In the prompt editor, you’ll see two main text areas:
- System (optional): Here you can provide system-level instructions that guide the overall behavior of the AI
- User: This is where you write the actual prompt that will be presented to the AI
Write your prompt in the appropriate fields. Make it clear, specific, and include any necessary context or examples.
When you’re satisfied with your prompt, click the “Run Prompt” button in the top-right corner to execute it and see the AI’s response.
Optional next steps
After running your prompt, you can:
- Save it as a template — Save the prompt as a template for future use so you or your team can reuse it.
- Iterate and refine — Adjust the prompt or model parameters based on the responses you receive, then run again.
- Create variations — Duplicate the prompt and try different wording or settings to compare approaches.