Prompting guide: writing effective prompts in Niles
Niles is built to turn your ideas into fully working apps—fast. All you need is a clear description of what you want, and Niles does the heavy lifting. No jargon, no setup headaches, just a prompt and a spark.The Four Keys to a Great Prompt
- Be clear and specific
Say who the app is for, what it should do, and the essentials.
Example: “An app to help fitness coaches manage clients’ workout plans and track weekly progress.” - Describe the journey
Outline how users move through your app: sign in, create, track, share. The more intuitive your flow, the smoother Niles builds it. - Focus on what, not how
Tell Niles what you want—features, style, vibe—and it handles the code, backend, and logic. - Iterate and refine
Start broad, then layer in details. Each tweak sharpens your app closer to your vision.
Prompt Blueprints
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Who / What / Why
WHO: Independent consultants
WHAT: Manage clients, contracts, deadlines in one dashboard
WHY: Stay organized and never miss a milestone -
User Story
“As a freelance designer, I want to send branded invoices and track payments so I can stay on top of my cash flow.” -
Feature List
I’d like to add:
• Lead tracker
• Outreach funnel (new → contacted → interested → closed)
• Notes & reminders per lead
Niles Power Prompts
| Prompt Style | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| “Make it more…” / “Make it less…” | Adjust tone & layout | “Make the call-to-action bolder because it’s the final step users take.” |
| “Add a…” / “Remove the…” | Add or remove features | “Add a comment section under each task.” |
| “Change [this] to [that]” | Rename or redesign | “Change ‘Submit’ to ‘Send Request’ to match our friendly voice.” |
| “It should feel like…” | Style & vibe | “Like a mashup of Duolingo’s fun with Notion’s clean design.” |
| “Add logic for…” | Smart behaviors | “Send a reminder if a user hasn’t logged in for 3 days.” |
| “Group or organize…” | Structure | “Group tasks by category so users can find them faster.” |
| “Let users…” | Empower features | “Let users upload documents and tag them for easy search.” |
Build in Layers
- Start simple:
“A habit tracker with streaks and reminders.” - Add depth:
“Now group habits into themes like Health and Productivity.” - Refine the vibe:
“Use color-coded cards and playful emojis.”
Quick Niles Checklist
- Don’t overthink your first prompt—just start.
- Add context: say why it matters.
- Use “feels like…” to reference apps you love.
- Keep it natural. Just talk to Niles.
When You Get Stuck
- Try rewording with more context.
- Check the Prompt Library for examples.
- Or brainstorm in Discuss Mode before locking changes.