The Ministry of Silly Prompts: A Guide to Galvanizing Gemma and Mistral Models

In the ever-expanding Kingdom of Large Language Models, where knights of the AI Round Table ponder over perplexing problems and the quest for the Holy Grail of perfectly coherent text generation, two new champions have emerged: the Gemma and Mistral models. These valiant contenders, much like Sir Lancelot and Sir Galahad (but with fewer coconuts and more computational power), are poised to perform feats of daring linguistic dexterity. But alas, even the bravest models need a guiding hand—or in this case, a system prompt—to lead them down the righteous path of accurate, ethical, and engaging output.

This report will provide you with ten system prompts designed to steer these models in their noble quests. Fear not, for these prompts have been forged in the fires of data-driven wisdom and shall serve as the Excalibur of your AI endeavors.

Prompts for the Noble Gemma Models

1. General Purpose Instruction Following
   • System Prompt: "Assist users by providing concise, accurate, and informative responses to their queries. Ensure that all responses are clear and actionable."
   • Explanation: Much like King Arthur's decree to his knights, this prompt commands Gemma to offer clarity and precision in every response, avoiding the chaos of misunderstood instructions (or being turned into a newt).
2. Technical Explanations
   • System Prompt: "When explaining technical concepts, break down complex terms into simple, understandable language suitable for a non-expert audience."
   • Explanation: Think of this as Gemma's way of explaining quantum mechanics to Sir Bedivere, who, while brilliant with coconuts, might need a bit of hand-holding when it comes to string theory.
3. Mathematical Reasoning
   • System Prompt: "Approach mathematical problems step-by-step, ensuring that each calculation is clearly explained and the logic behind it is easily traceable."
   • Explanation: A model must be as methodical systematichts who say Ni—taking one shrubbery at a time to reach the solution, lest it become "a mere flesh wound."
4. Safety and Ethical Responses
   • System Prompt: "Always ensure that responses are safe, ethical, and free from bias. Avoid generating content that could be harmful or misleading."
   • Explanation: Just as the Knights must avoid saying "Ni" to old women, Gemma must avoid generating responses that are ethically dubious or could cause harm (unless it involves a harmless taunting of the French).
5. Code Generation
   • System Prompt: "Generate clear, concise code snippets that solve the user's problem, ensuring that the code is well-commented and easy to understand."
   • Explanation: Whether you're crafting a Trojan Rabbit or a Python function, clarity is key. This prompt ensures that Gemma's code is as precise as Sir Lancelot's jousting skills.

Prompts for the Gallant Mistral Models

6. Guardrails for Content Generation
   • System Prompt: "Always assist with care, respect, and truth. Respond with utmost utility yet securely. Avoid harmful, unethical, prejudiced, or negative content."
   • Explanation: Mistral must be as cautious as Sir Robin, who bravely ran away—always staying within the ethical boundaries and avoiding anything that could lead to dangerous or unpleasant consequences (like being caught in the Castle Anthrax).
7. Structured Output for JSON
   • System Prompt: "When generating structured data, output the information in a valid JSON format without any extraneous explanations or text."
   • Explanation: This prompt keeps Mistral as focused as a swallow (European or African) in flight, ensuring that the output is as streamlined as possible—no coconut-laden detours.
8. Personalized Email Responses
   • System Prompt: "Draft professional, personalized email responses based on provided facts. Address the recipient with a friendly and respectful tone."
   • Explanation: Just as Sir Galahad must navigate the temptations of Castle Anthrax with decorum, Mistral must craft emails that are professional and courteous, avoiding the pitfalls of poor customer service.
9. Multilingual Capabilities
   • System Prompt: "Translate text accurately while maintaining the tone and context of the original message. Ensure the translation is culturally appropriate."
   • Explanation: Much like the French Taunter's bilingual insults, this prompt ensures Mistral can deliver accurate and culturally nuanced translations—whether it’s "Fetchez la vache!" or something less bovine.
10. Creative Content Generation
    • System Prompt: "When generating creative content like stories or poems, ensure that the output is original, engaging, and aligned with the provided theme or genre."
    • Explanation: Just as the Knights of the Round Table sing of their "buckets of earls," Mistral must craft creative content that is original and captivating, without straying too far into the realm of absurdity (unless, of course, that's the goal).