Custom Instructions Library

Transform your raw voice recordings into structured, actionable content with these proven custom instruction templates.

What Are Custom Instructions?

Custom instructions tell Cleft how to process and format your voice notes. Instead of just transcribing what you said, Cleft can organize, summarize, and structure your content automatically.
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Essential Templates

Daily Planning & Review

Meeting & Communication

Project & Task Management

Learning & Knowledge Management

Industry-Specific Templates

For Sales Professionals

For Consultants

For Researchers

Using Custom Instructions Effectively

Best Practices

1

Start Simple

Begin with basic templates and customize as you learn what works for your workflow
2

Be Specific

The more specific your instructions, the better the output. Include examples when helpful.
3

Iterate and Improve

Refine your custom instructions based on the results you get
4

Create Templates for Repeated Tasks

If you do something regularly, create a custom instruction template for it

Customization Tips

Add Your Terminology

Include industry-specific terms or company jargon in your instructions

Specify Format Preferences

Tell Cleft exactly how you want information organized and formatted

Include Context

Add background information that helps with processing your specific situation

Set Output Length

Specify if you want brief summaries or detailed breakdowns

Creating Your Own Custom Instructions

Template Structure

PURPOSE: [What this instruction is for]

PROCESSING RULE: [How to organize the content]

FORMAT:
[Specific structure you want]

GUIDELINES:
- [Specific requirements]
- [Quality standards]
- [What to emphasize]

EXAMPLE OUTPUT:
[Show what good output looks like]

Testing and Refining