# RICO template

Copy this block, replace what is in brackets and paste it into your AI tool.

```
R: You are [role], with [years] of experience in [specialty]. [How they communicate: direct, rigorous, no jargon].
I: [Clear verb] + [what] + [scope]. [Expected depth].
C: [What the answer is for]. [Who reads it]. [Which data to use and what not to invent]. [Constraints].
O: [Format]. [Structure]. [Maximum length]. [Tone].
```

## Before you send it

- Does the role have years and a specialty, or does it just say "expert"?
- Does the instruction start with a verb and cover a single task?
- Would a colleague with no context understand what the answer is for?
- Does the output say what "done" looks like, including length?

Full guide: https://renezuleta.com/en/guides/rico/