Set expected output
Set expected output builder step
The expected output tells CLEA what to return.
This is where many workflows become weak. If the output is unclear, CLEA may return a long explanation instead of something useful.
Files and prompts
Write the output in the workflow file.
Be direct:
- "Return a compact table."
- "Send one suggestion card."
- "Write one page brief."
- "Create no card if the evidence is weak."
- "List the missing data before making a recommendation."
Expected output
Different routines need different outputs.
| Routine | Better output |
|---|---|
| Weekly analytics review | Short report and one next action |
| Source gap review | Table of sources and one suggestion |
| Competitor review | Prompt gap, source support, page idea |
| Sitemap review | Page brief or internal-link task |
| Launch review | Before-and-after note |
1
Pick output type
Choose report, card, table, brief, edit, or no action.
2
Set the size
Keep the result short enough to review.
3
Require evidence
Ask CLEA to show why the output exists.
4
Reject noise
Fix outputs that create too many tasks.
Review step
Check whether the output is easy to act on.
If the output is too long, ask for a table. If it is too short, ask for evidence. If it creates too many tasks, ask for one action only.
workflow.txtCopy prompt
Output rule: Return one of these: 1. one suggestion card 2. one page brief 3. no action, with the reason Do not return a long list of tasks.