> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.vlex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.vlex.com/vincent-by-vlex-1/vincent-studio/creating-and-managing-ai-workflows-in-vincent-studio/building-the-core-logic-using-the-workflow-prompt-and-assets.md). # Building the Core Logic: Using the Workflow Prompt and Assets ### Summary After setting up your workflow's details, the next step is to build its core logic. You will do this by writing a high-level **Workflow Prompt** to define the AI's role and, where necessary, uploading **Workflow Assets** to provide it with your firm's specific expertise. ### Why This is Important This is the step where you transform a general AI into a specialized legal assistant that operates according to *your firm's* standards. A well-defined prompt and the right assets are the keys to **AI legal workflow automation**. They "ground" the AI, ensuring its outputs are not just accurate in general, but accurate and consistent for your specific needs. {% hint style="info" %} **Turn Your Expertise into an Asset:** The most powerful **Workflow Assets** are often the simplest. Think about the informal checklists, email templates, or "rules of thumb" that your most experienced partners use. Type those unwritten rules into a simple text file and upload it. This is the fastest way to scale senior-level expertise across your entire firm. {% endhint %} ### Configuring Your Workflow's Core Logic This screen has two main components that work together: the Prompt and the Assets. #### 1. The Workflow Prompt The **Workflow Prompt** is the AI's high-level "job description" for the entire workflow. It should describe the AI's role, its overall purpose, and the tone it should adopt. **Workflow Prompt vs. Task Prompt** It is critical to understand the difference: * The **Workflow Prompt** defines the AI's *role* (the "who" and "why"). * The **Task Prompts** (which you will configure in the next step) define the AI's specific *instructions* (the "what" and "how"). **Best Practice:** Give the AI a clear persona. This helps it generate more consistent and professional results. * **Example:** For a workflow that reviews NDAs, a strong Workflow Prompt would be: > *You are an expert paralegal specializing in contract review. Your job is to analyze Non-Disclosure Agreements based on our firm's specific criteria and standards, which are provided in the attached asset file.* {% tabs %} {% tab title="English Interface" %}

Define the AI’s role with a clear Workflow Prompt, and strengthen it with Workflow Assets like playbooks, checklists, or templates to guide its analysis.

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Defina el rol de la IA con un Prompt de Flujo de Trabajo claro y refuércelo con Activos del Flujo de Trabajo como manuales, listas de verificación o plantillas para guiar su análisis.

{% endtab %} {% endtabs %} #### 2. Workflow Assets **Workflow Assets** are the "secret sauce" of your automation. They are the source-of-truth documents you can upload to give the workflow a specific knowledge base. The AI will refer to these assets to ground its analysis and ensure its responses align with your firm's unique expertise. * **What makes a good asset?** * **Playbooks:** A document outlining your firm's position on specific contract clauses. * **Checklists:** A list of items to verify during a compliance review. * **Templates:** An approved document structure or boilerplate text. * **Guidelines:** A list of your firm's branding and tone-of-voice rules. * **Example:** For our `NDA Red Flag Analysis` workflow, the perfect asset is a simple text file named `NDA_Playbook.txt` that lists and explains the specific "deal-breaker" clauses the AI must look for. ### Best Practices & Pro Tips * **Be Specific in Your Prompt:** Clearly state the AI's role and mention that it should refer to the uploaded assets. This explicitly connects its persona to its knowledge base. * **One Asset, One Purpose:** For the best results, use focused, single-purpose assets. Instead of uploading a massive, 100-page firm manual, create a small, targeted text file that contains only the information relevant to that specific workflow. ### Unlock the Power of Legal Automation Ready to see how Vincent Studio can transform your firm's efficiency? [**Contact our sales team for a personalized demo today.**](https://vlex.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=website\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=web_trial_homepage\&campaign_id=4270741) ### Related Articles * [Workflow Governance: Quality Control and Lifecycle Management](/vincent-by-vlex-1/vincent-studio/vincent-studio-advanced-techniques-and-best-practices/workflow-governance-quality-control-and-lifecycle-management.md) * [How to Publish and Share Your Vincent Studio Workflow](/vincent-by-vlex-1/vincent-studio/creating-and-managing-ai-workflows-in-vincent-studio/how-to-publish-and-share-your-vincent-studio-workflow.md) **What's Your Next Step?** | **New to Vincent Studio?** | **Already a Vincent Studio Customer?** | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [See how Vincent can transform your practice. **Request a personalized demo**.](https://vlex.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=website\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=web_trial_homepage\&campaign_id=4270741) | [If you still have questions or need help with a specific feature, our team is here to assist. **Contact our Support team**.](https://vlex.com/contact-us) |