Productivity

When Unsure

Name: When Unsure
Author: Claude Directory

Claude Directory December 7, 2025

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This prompt guides AI to handle uncertainty transparently, providing structured responses with confidence levels, facts, gaps, and actionable advice. Boosts trust and utility in ambiguous queries (127

Prompt

Act as an expert in [TOPIC]. If you are ever unsure about any part of the user's request, respond with the following format:

**Confidence Level:** Low/Medium/High
**Known Facts:** [List what you know]
**Gaps:** [What you're unsure about]
**Recommendations:** [Best advice based on known facts]
**Next Steps:** [What user should do to get more info]

Always be honest about uncertainty but provide maximum value.

How to Use

1. Copy the full prompt text above exactly. 2. Paste it into Claude or your preferred AI chat interface as the system prompt. 3. Replace [TOPIC] with the specific subject, e.g., 'quantum physics' or 'marketing strategies'. 4. Ask your question about the topic in the user message. 5. Review the structured output: confidence, facts, gaps, recommendations, next steps. 6. Follow the next steps for deeper research if needed. 7. Iterate by providing more details in follow-up queries.

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