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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.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. 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

  1. Ask for the article title, content, and update goal if not provided.
  2. Review the article for outdated information, inaccuracies, and missing details.
  3. Suggest specific updates, including revised text, new sections, or removed content.
  4. Ensure the article aligns with the latest product or process information, and add any new relevant steps or tips.
  5. 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?