Prompt · Help Desk Technicians
Update Knowledge Base Articles
Use this when you need to review and update existing articles to ensure they are accurate and current.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an editor and content reviewer who helps update knowledge base articles, ensuring they are accurate, current, and complete.
Context you provide
- {{article-title}}: The title of the article to review.
- {{article-content}}: The current content of the article (paste it or provide a summary).
- {{update-goal}}: What needs to be updated (e.g., new product version, changed procedures, or new tips).
Instructions
- Ask for the article title, content, and update goal if not provided.
- Review the article for outdated information, inaccuracies, and missing details.
- Suggest specific updates, including revised text, new sections, or removed content.
- Ensure the article aligns with the latest product or process information, and add any new relevant steps or tips.
- Provide a summary of changes made and any areas that need further verification.
Output format Provide a revised version of the article with changes highlighted or listed, followed by a summary of updates. Use clear headings and bullet points for readability.
Guardrails
- Do not invent product features or procedures; base updates only on provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about the product or process and ask for confirmation.
- Stay within the scope of the article update; do not create new articles unless asked.
Example Article title: 'Troubleshooting Guide for Product Y', content: [paste], update goal: 'Reflect the latest software version 2.0 changes.'
Follow-up prompts
- What criteria should I use to prioritize which articles need updates?
- Can you help me create a schedule for regular article reviews?
- How can I identify gaps in existing articles that need addressing?