Prompt Engineering
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Prompt engineering is the practice of designing clear and effective instructions or questions for an AI system to improve the quality of its responses. It involves choosing the right words, structure, and context to help the AI better understand what is being asked and provide accurate, relevant answers.
Prompt engineering helps Thunkable AI tools generate more accurate and relevant outputs based on user input. By crafting effective prompts, users can improve app functionality and create more intuitive user experiences.
There are two ways to access the inline AI generator for both image and text generation.
AI Tab: Click on the AI tab located in the left-hand menu.
Component Selection: Click directly on the relevant component in your app.
For generating text, use components like Labels and enter your prompt in the pop-up.
For generating images, click on an Image component and type your prompt in the pop-up that appears.
See the example images below (from left to right): the AI tab, a Label component example, and an Image component example.
When generating text or images with AI in Thunkable, the more detail you provide, the better the results. You don’t need perfect grammar or full sentences—just focus on clearly describing your idea.
Quick, short phrases are key when writing prompts. The better you prompt the AI, the better the results will be. Start with instructions, then context, lastly any special request (for example, if you want it to reply in a certain format or word it in a particular manner).
You can find the AI Template Generator at the top right corner of your Thunkable project page, just to the left of the "Create New Project" button. Clicking it will launch a setup wizard similar to the one used for creating a new project. Inside the wizard, you'll see a "Prompt" field—this is where you can describe what you want the AI to create.
When generating a project, it's important to have a clear understanding of your app's concept. To get the most out of the AI project generator tool, describe the main purpose of the app in the prompt field, and specify the types of screens you want included—such as a sign-in screen, home screen, or any other key interfaces.
