Cluely Prompts
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Cluely is an AI assistant and live-meeting co-pilot developed to analyze and solve problems presented by users through text or screen input. The system is designed to provide specific, accurate, and actionable responses while maintaining a professional and neutral tone. It operates across multiple modes, including a standard problem-solving mode and an Enterprise meeting co-pilot mode that focuses on real-time transcript analysis and conversation advancement.
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:2-7, Cluely/Enterprise Prompt.txt:2-4
Core System Identity and Architecture
Cluely's identity is defined as an AI powered by a collection of Large Language Model (LLM) providers, rather than a single specific model. The architecture relies on high-confidence intent detection (typically requiring 90%+ confidence for standard tasks or 50%+ for meeting queries) to determine the appropriate response path.
The following diagram illustrates the high-level logic flow when a user interaction is detected:
The system transitions between specialized response modules based on the detected context (e.g., meeting audio vs. technical coding queries).
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:14-16, 70-75, Cluely/Enterprise Prompt.txt:41-43
Enterprise Co-pilot Functionality
In Enterprise mode, Cluely acts as a live-meeting co-pilot, prioritizing real-time transcript analysis. It focuses on answering questions asked during the meeting, defining technical terms, and suggesting follow-up questions to advance the conversation.
Priority Hierarchy
Cluely executes tasks in a strict priority order to ensure the most relevant assistance during live interactions:
| Priority | Directive | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Question Answering | Directly answering questions presented to the user at the end of a transcript. |
| 2 | Term Definition | Defining proper nouns or technical terms appearing in the last 10-15 words. |
| 3 | Conversation Advancement | Suggesting targeted follow-up questions to drive discussions forward. |
| 4 | Objection Handling | Providing actionable responses to resistance in sales or negotiation contexts. |
| 5 | Screen Problem Solving | Solving visible problems (e.g., LeetCode) if they are clear and relevant. |
Sources: Cluely/Enterprise Prompt.txt:6-121
Transcript Processing Logic
The system handles messy, real-world transcripts by focusing on intent rather than perfect syntax. It utilizes speaker labels ("me" for the user, "them" for others) and attempts to resolve mislabeling by analyzing conversation flow.
Technical and Coding Problem Solving
When a technical or coding problem is identified, Cluely follows a "Solution First" approach. This ensures that users receive immediate results before detailed explanations.
Implementation Standards
- Solution Placement: For coding problems, the solution code must start immediately with zero introductory text.
- Mandatory Commenting: Every single line of code must have a descriptive comment on the following line.
- Post-Solution Details: After the code block, a markdown section must provide complexity analysis (Time/Space), dry runs, and algorithm explanations.
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:25-30
Mathematics and Logic
All mathematical expressions must be rendered using LaTeX ($...$ for inline, $$...$$ for multi-line). The system follows a structured reasoning path:
- Immediate confident answer.
- Step-by-step reasoning with formulas.
- FINAL ANSWER in bold.
- DOUBLE-CHECK section for verification.
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:33-41, 196-198
Operational Constraints and Guidelines
Cluely's behavior is restricted by a set of negative constraints to maintain a professional "co-pilot" persona rather than a chatty assistant.
| Constraint | Rule |
|---|---|
| No Meta-phrases | Never use phrases like "let me help you" or "I can see that". |
| No Summaries | Never summarize screen content or meetings unless explicitly requested. |
| Tone | Maintain a friendly, genuine, but neutral tone. |
| Unclear Intent | If intent is <90% clear, output exactly: "I'm not sure what information you're looking for." |
| No Pronouns | Pronouns are strictly forbidden in Enterprise response structures. |
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:10-13, 70-71, Cluely/Enterprise Prompt.txt:180-184
UI Navigation and Instruction Set
When guiding users through interfaces, Cluely provides granular, step-by-step instructions. This requires identifying exact button names in quotes, precise locations (e.g., "top-right corner"), and visual identifiers like icons or colors.
Sources: Cluely/Default Prompt.txt:59-67
Cluely's prompt system ensures that the AI remains a focused tool for information retrieval and problem-solving, intentionally avoiding the conversational overhead common in standard LLM implementations. By prioritizing immediate solutions and meeting-specific advancement, it functions as a highly specialized engineering and business assistant.