Prompting

Good prompts describe the viewer, the task, and the payoff. You do not need to write click-by-click instructions.

A useful prompt shape

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Show [who] doing [task] so they can see [payoff].

Examples:

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Show a support lead creating a saved view for urgent tickets.
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Show a founder comparing the three pricing plans and switching to annual billing.
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Show a developer adding the JavaScript SDK to a docs page and previewing the embed.

Add constraints when they matter

Use constraints for timing, section targeting, and output tone.

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Keep this to about 10 seconds. Focus on the pricing table and the annual billing toggle.
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Use a simple scroll. Do not click into the app.
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Feature the proof section with customer logos and testimonials.

Avoid these prompt patterns

PromptWhy it underperforms
Make it coolNo target, no viewer, no finish line.
Click everythingProduces wandering demos.
Show the whole appUsually too broad for a short video.
Use our secret workflowThe recorder can only use what the target URL exposes.

When to pick a template

Leave the template on auto until the output repeatedly misses the style.

Then pick a template:

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littledemo demos create \ --project proj_abc123 \ --prompt "Show the plan cards and annual toggle" \ --template pricing-focus

See choose a recording template for the full decision guide.

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