Add instructions to an Expert

Set Role and scope, working instructions, and related guidance in Expert Studio.

Updated 4 August 2026

Instructions tell an Expert who it is and how it should work.

Edit instructions

  1. Open the Expert in Studio

    From Experts, open a personal Expert and select Edit, or continue in Expert Studio while creating one.

  2. Open Instructions

    Select the Instructions step.

    Expert Studio Instructions step with Role and scope template
    Role and scope is required. Use Insert a template if you want a starting structure.
  3. Set Role and scope

    Complete Role & scope. Describe who the Expert is, what it is responsible for, and the work it should handle.

  4. Add working instructions if needed

    Explain how the Expert should answer, what to check first, and the response format you want. Use the starter phrase examples when they help.

    Expert Studio Instructions with filled working guidance and examples
    Working guidance covers tone, checks, and how answers should look.
  5. Save

    Select Save expert when you are ready.

Guardrails

Use Guardrails for hard company rules, review process, and safety limits. Keep role definition in Instructions. Keep always/never rules and escalation thresholds in Guardrails.

Expert Studio Guardrails with Strict response discipline and company rules
Response discipline and company rules override Instructions when they conflict.

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