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Instruction Following Template

DeepSeek follows explicit, numbered instructions with high fidelity. The quality check at the end acts as a self-verification step that catches common errors. Separating 'must include' from 'must NOT include' prevents the model from overlooking negative constraints.

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Prompt
Follow these instructions precisely. Do exactly what is specified — nothing more, nothing less.

**Task:** {{taskDescription}}

**Input:**
{{input}}

**Instructions:**
1. {{step1}}
2. {{step2}}
3. {{step3}}
4. {{step4}}

**Output constraints:**
- Format: {{outputFormat}}
- Length: {{lengthConstraint}}
- Must include: {{requiredElements}}
- Must NOT include: {{excludedElements}}

**Quality check before responding:**
- Did you follow every numbered instruction?
- Does your output match the specified format exactly?
- Did you include all required elements and exclude all excluded elements?

Variables to customize

{{taskDescription}}{{input}}{{step1}}{{step2}}{{step3}}{{step4}}{{outputFormat}}{{lengthConstraint}}{{requiredElements}}{{excludedElements}}

Why this prompt works

DeepSeek follows explicit, numbered instructions with high fidelity. The quality check at the end acts as a self-verification step that catches common errors. Separating 'must include' from 'must NOT include' prevents the model from overlooking negative constraints.

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