Using Snippets in Prompts

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Template Editor Integration

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Adding Snippet References

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@-Symbol Trigger

@system/greeting

Hello! @responses/welcome-message

For support, @contact/help-info

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Autocomplete Feature

1. Type @ to trigger snippet suggestions
2. Start typing the snippet name to filter results
3. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions
4. Press Enter or click to insert snippet reference

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Search and Filter

• By name: Type partial names to find snippets
• By hierarchy: Use / to navigate folder structures
• Fuzzy matching: Finds snippets even with typos

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Preview and Expansion

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Hover Preview

• Snippet content in a popup
• Usage actions (View, Expand)
• Quick preview without leaving the editor

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Inline Expansion

1. Hover over snippet reference
2. Click “Expand” button
3. Snippet becomes static text (loses reference)

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Reference Behavior

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Dynamic Updates

• Content changes propagate immediately
• No re-deployment needed for updates
• All referencing prompts get changes instantly

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Example Workflow

1. Create snippet: @system/greeting
   Content: "Hello! How can I help you today?"

2. Use in prompt: 
   "@system/greeting I'm here to assist with your order."

3. Update snippet content:
   "Hi there! How may I assist you?"

4. All prompts automatically show:
   "Hi there! How may I assist you? I'm here to assist with your order."

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Reference Tracking

• Which prompts use each snippet
• Usage count for impact assessment
• Reference cleanup when prompts are updated

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Template Structure

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Basic Usage

Template with snippet reference:
@system/greeting

{{ customerName }}, your order #{{ orderNumber }} is ready.

@responses/next-steps

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Mixed Content

@system/professional-greeting

Dear {{ customerName }},

@templates/order-confirmation

@legal/privacy-notice

Best regards,
The Autoblocks Team