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Add context before the task

Works with ChatGPT · Claude · Copilot · Gemini

What you’ll be able to do

You can get answers tailored to your situation by adding background first.

The problem

People often ask questions without telling AI the situation behind the request.

What this skill does

Give AI the background it needs before asking for the output.

When to use it

  • The right answer depends on your situation, audience, or goal.

Best for: Business, work, school, personal tasks

Juni, the One AI Skill guide

Juni’s tip

AI is only as useful as the context you give it.

The prompt

Main prompt
Here is my context: - Situation: [what is happening] - Audience: [who this is for] - Goal: [what I want] - Constraints: [limits] Now help me: [task]
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Fill in the blanks — your ready-to-use prompt builds as you type.

Your prompt
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Weak vs. better

✗ Weak prompt

Write a social media post.

✓ Better prompt

I sell handmade candles online. My audience likes cozy home decor. Write 3 warm Instagram posts for a new lavender candle.

Why this works

Context reduces guessing and makes the answer fit your real situation. The more the AI knows about your situation, the less it falls back on a generic average.

The move

The move: give AI the context it needs before the task.

Practice task

Try it now

Take one weak prompt and add situation, audience, goal, and constraints.

Self-check

  • You stated your situation, audience, and goal before the task.
  • The answer reflects your specifics, not a generic version.
  • Someone reading it could tell who it's for.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving out who the answer is for, so the tone misses the audience.
  • Giving the task with no background, forcing the AI to guess.
  • Adding unrelated detail that distracts from the goal.
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