Prompt Chaining

Prompt chaining splits a complex task into smaller prompts where one step's output becomes the next step's input.

Advanced Architecture

When to use

Use it when one prompt is too broad, when intermediate verification matters, or when different steps need different model settings.

Task: Apply Prompt Chaining to the user's request.

Context: describe the input, constraints, target audience, and desired format.

Instruction: be explicit, keep the output structured, and state any assumptions.

Structured answer based on the requested technique.

Key result: the model follows the stated task and format.
Notes: validate the output before using it in production.

Best practices

• Define input and output contracts for every step.
• Validate intermediate outputs.
• Keep each step focused.
• Log chain state for debugging.

Common pitfalls

• Errors can accumulate across steps.
• Inconsistent intermediate formats break downstream steps.
• Total latency is the sum of all steps.