Machine Readability
Parser-Friendly Guidelines
Limit descriptions to 2-3 descriptors
Keep descriptions concise
Use logical grouping
Maintain consistent structure
How Many Descriptors Are Too Many?
Depends on which LLM you're using, but we'll stick to the general principle of "shorter is better." These thresholds should be taken as general guidelines rather than strict rules.
5+ words: Reduces parsing efficiency
7+ words: Impairs scanning ability
10+ words: Disrupts logical flow
Format Examples
Structure Comparison
❌ Wrong
✅ Right
* name: John Smith
- Name: John Smith;
- age:25
- Age: 25;
Descriptor Length Comparison
❌ Wrong
✅ Right
Personality: kind(always helps others no matter what and goes out of their way...)
Personality: kind(puts others first, self-sacrificing);
TL;DR
Long descriptors risk being ignored. LLMs filter out complex or excessive information as processing noise.
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