Get better results from an agent
Prompt a specialized agent so it gets the task right the first time.
Beginner · ~5 min · Prerequisites: None
What you'll do
Learn four prompting habits that consistently improve the quality of what a catalog agent returns — without needing to restart a conversation or repeat yourself.
Steps
State the outcome and format
Tell the agent what you want to end up with, not just what you're working on. "Write a three-paragraph cold email" gets you further than "help me with email". If the format matters — bullet list, table, numbered steps, a specific word count — say so upfront.
Give the agent the context it needs
Specialized agents are good at their role, but they don't know your specifics. Fill in the blanks: who the audience is, what the constraints are, what tone to use, and any background the output depends on. The more relevant detail you include in the first message, the less back-and-forth you need.
Let it use its tools — ask for the action, not just advice
Catalog agents can take actions, not just talk. If you need something done, ask for it directly: "Schedule a follow-up call with this prospect for next Tuesday at 10am" instead of "What should I do after a demo?" The agent will show you an approval card before taking any action that changes your workspace.
Iterate with short follow-ups instead of restarting
If the first response isn't quite right, stay in the thread and correct it. A short follow-up — "too formal, make it casual", "cut the last paragraph", "add a mention of the discount" — is faster and usually gets a better result than starting over with a rewritten prompt.
A catalog agent is already specialized for its role — you don't need to explain what a Sales Assistant is or how a Research Analyst should think. Lean on that built-in expertise and focus your prompt on the specifics of your task.