Behind the scenes

Let's see what `SYSTEM` messages are used behind the scenes at ChatGPT, and how they might influence custom instructions. They have been especially useful for me as I work on the [ChatGPT AutoExpert](README.md) custom instructions and supporting package (in the case of the Developer Edition).

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PublishedJan 12, 2026

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Behind the scenes

Let's see what SYSTEM messages are used behind the scenes at ChatGPT, and how they might influence custom instructions. They have been especially useful for me as I work on the ChatGPT AutoExpert custom instructions and supporting package (in the case of the Developer Edition).

[!NOTE] I have added whitespace to some prompts to improve readability/formatting (but only where it wouldn't change how ChatGPT would attend to the prompt).

I also updated this page to separate each prompt into their own Markdown file.

All examples are from GPT-4.

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