General Prompt Template

# General XML Template for use with LLMs

<details>
  <li>12-28-25</li>
  <li>Version 1.0</li>
  <li>Julian A. Gonzalez</li>
</details>

## Purpose

The purpose of the XML prompt template is to organize complex information into distinct functional components, such as task instructions, requirements, and examples, to enhance the clarity, accuracy, and parsability of AI responses.

By providing clear delineation and a hierarchical structure, the template allows for the joint optimization of content and formatting, which reduces ambiguity and ensures the model follows specific rules without making incorrect assumptions.

This structured framework is particularly critical for achieving consistent, high-quality results when using smaller, locally-run models.

### Template