System Prompt

A System Prompt is a top-level instruction layer that sets goals, boundaries, and response style before user messages are processed.

Related terms

Related terms

  • SCIM

    General

    System for Cross-domain Identity Management, a standard protocol for automating user provisioning and deprovisioning between identity providers and SaaS products. SCIM helps keep account access in sync with organizational directories.

  • Sandbox

    AI

    A Sandbox is a constrained runtime environment that limits file, network, or system access to reduce risk during automated execution.

  • Prompt Caching

    AI

    Prompt Caching stores reusable prompt context so repeated requests can skip redundant processing and improve performance.

  • Token Budget

    AI

    Token Budget is the practical limit you set for prompt and completion tokens to balance quality, latency, and cost.

  • Prompt Injection

    AI

    Prompt Injection is an adversarial technique that embeds manipulative instructions in user or retrieved content to subvert model behavior.

  • Usability

    Accessibility

    Usability measures how effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily users can achieve goals within a system or interface.