Tuners
Let people shape output after the first result, so a near-miss becomes usable without starting over.
7 patterns in this family
Same kind of element, used at different moments of the task.
Exposed knobs — length, tone, temperature, aspect, effort — that shift output without a new prompt.
Post-generation filters that narrow a set of candidates rather than regenerating it.
Named, previewable presets that bundle many parameters into one recognisable choice.
Constrain generation to a selected region, layer, or range so the rest is guaranteed untouched.
A user-facing choice between speed, cost and depth, replacing a hidden routing decision.
Named modes that swap instructions, tools and tone for a context of use rather than a model.
Explicit integrations that let the agent reach real systems, with per-connector state and scope.
Critique checklist for tuners
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