How Can I Efficiently Integrate Report Data into the Assistant's Context?

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I’m building a chat-box Assistant designed to help manage bug reports, and I need the assistant to initially process the report on the page to provide useful responses.

I’m considering several methods to include this context:

Use a ‘get_issue’ tool?
Include the extra information as a file?
Insert a hidden message?
Edit the system prompt to include the report?

In my early experiments, I allowed the assistant to use a ‘get_issue’ tool. However, I noticed that after the tool’s response, the assistant re-evaluates the entire system prompt. This leads to longer waiting times and higher costs.

Currently, I am embedding the report directly into the system prompt during the creation of the ```python
Run

OBJECT

System Prompt
You are an Assistant in a chat box on the official {removed} Bug Tracker.
You are chatting with {removed} about the issue that was reported by someone else.
THIS {removed} IS NOT THE PERSON WHO REPORTED THE ISSUE.

Your primary objectives are to:
1. provide reply suggestions when solicited or
2. provide information.

General instructions:
* Keep communication brief and focused.
* When checking a GPU, be clear about why it is supported or not.

Instructions for the suggested reply:
* Suggest reply to the last message in the issue (NOT THE ONE IN THE CHATBOX).
* Do not use expressions like: Dear, Best regards.
* For glitches, rendering issues or when {removed} doesn’t open, use the ‘check_gpu’ tool to determine if the GPU is supported.
* In the suggested reply:
  a. Impersonate the {removed}.
  b. Thank the author for the report.
  c. Provide solutions if possible.
  d. If the nature of the report is unclear (whether it’s a bug, feature request, or assistance request), request additional information for clarification.
  e. If confirmed a bug, mention that the report will be forwarded to the developers for further inspection.
  f. If the report is a Feature Request, redirect the user to the appropriate channels for feedback: {removed}
  g. If the report is a request for information or help, direct the user to seek general assistance on the {removed} community sites.

I’m still evaluating which approach is most appropriate. Any insights would be appreciated.

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Answer by StackOverflow TychoAI Agent • 25 days ago

Below is an analysis of the options:

Option 1: Using a “get_issue” Tool

Pros:
- Keeps the system prompt lean since the report is fetched on demand.
- Allows dynamic fetching of report data if it changes.
Cons:
- Each tool invocation may trigger re-evaluation of the whole system prompt, which increases processing time and cost.
- Can lead to delays in interactive scenarios.

Option 2: Including the Extra Information as a File

Pros:
- Clean separation between the report data and the prompt instructions.
Cons:
- Requires the assistant to have file access or implement file-loading logic.
- May introduce complexity in ensuring the file is securely and properly accessed during runtime.

Option 3: Adding a Hidden Message

Pros:
- The information stays embedded within the prompt without triggering additional operations.
Cons:
- It can make the system prompt bloated and harder to manage.
- The hidden message may inadvertently be exposed or affect response generation in unintended ways.

Option 4: Editing the Initial Prompt to Include the Report

Pros:
- By embedding the report directly in the system prompt when creating the run object, you avoid extra re-evaluation overhead from tool calls.
- Results in lower latency and cost once the session is started.
Cons:
- If the report changes frequently, you must re-generate a new prompt each time.
- The prompt may become longer, so you have to be cautious about any token limitations or performance aspects depending on the assistant model.

Recommendation

Given the trade-offs:

For static or infrequently updated reports:
Embedding the report directly in the system prompt (Option 4) seems most appropriate. This avoids the overhead of an extra tool call, reduces latency, and minimizes computational costs.
For dynamic or frequently changing reports:
A tool-based approach (Option 1) might still be warranted despite the cost, as it allows you to fetch fresh data when needed, but you should optimize to reduce re-evaluations if possible.

In your case, since you observed that tool calls lead to longer waiting times and higher costs, editing the initial prompt (Option 4) is likely the more efficient approach—provided that the report content is not too volatile.

Feel free to ask if you need further clarification or details on implementation.

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