Prompting
Prompt chaining
Breaking a complex task into multiple prompts where one output feeds the next step.
Example
One prompt extracts facts, a second checks them, and a third drafts the final report.
Why it matters
It makes complex work easier to organize and inspect one stage at a time.
You'll hear it
“Let's check the extracted facts before writing the summary.”
Can you control it?
Yes
Yes. You can often use or adjust prompt chaining directly when the product supports it. The available options and their effect still depend on the tool.
Common questions
- Can a mistake spread through the whole chain?
- Yes. Later steps may confidently reuse an error from an earlier one.
- Does each step have to use the same AI?
- No. Different tools or systems can handle different parts if their results fit the next step.
- Can a chain be slower than one request?
- Yes. Separate stages can add waiting time and repeated processing.