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User Interface Overview
Article updated: March 18, 2023 · Reading time: 4 min
Dashboard Layout
After logging in to PromptScout, you'll be greeted with your personal dashboard. The PromptScout interface is designed for intuitive navigation and efficient prompt management:
1. Top Navigation Bar
The navigation bar at the top of the screen contains:
- PromptScout Logo - Click to return to your dashboard from anywhere
- Search Bar - Quickly find prompts in your library
- Create Button - Start creating a new prompt
- Notifications - View system and social notifications
- User Menu - Access your profile, settings, and logout option
2. Sidebar Navigation
The left sidebar helps you navigate between major sections:
- Dashboard - Your home view with recent prompts and activity
- My Library - All your saved prompts
- Explore - Discover public prompts from the community
- Templates - Pre-built prompt structures for various purposes
- API - Manage your API keys and developer settings
- Settings - Configure your account preferences
Main Dashboard Sections
Your Prompt Library
The primary view in your dashboard displays your prompt library, offering:
- Grid/List View Toggle - Switch between visual layouts for your prompts
- Filter Controls - Filter prompts by category, tags, LLM type, and other attributes
- Sort Options - Arrange prompts by date, name, or usage frequency
- Prompt Cards - Visual representations of your saved prompts
Prompt Cards
Each prompt in your library is displayed as a card containing:
- Prompt Title - The name you've given your prompt
- Description - A brief summary of the prompt's purpose
- Target LLM - Which language model the prompt is optimized for
- Tags - Categories and custom tags for organization
- Last Updated - When the prompt was last modified
- Quick Actions - Edit, test, share, or favorite the prompt
Prompt Creation Interface
When creating or editing a prompt, you'll work with a multi-section form:
- Basic Information - Name, description, and purpose
- Prompt Type - Choose between system or user prompt
- Target LLM - Select which LLM the prompt is designed for
- Prompt Editor - Rich text area for writing your prompt
- Template Options - Pre-built structures to accelerate prompt creation
- Testing Panel - Try your prompt with sample inputs
- Organization - Add tags and categories for easy retrieval
Pro Tip: Keyboard Shortcuts
PromptScout offers keyboard shortcuts to enhance your productivity:
N- Create a new prompt/ or S- Focus search barG + D- Go to dashboard
G + L- Go to libraryG + E- Go to explore?- Show all shortcuts
Theme Settings
PromptScout supports both light and dark modes to accommodate your preferences and working conditions:
- Light Mode - Default theme with a clean, bright interface
- Dark Mode - Reduced eye strain in low-light environments
- System Preference - Automatically matches your device's theme settings
You can change your theme preference in your account settings or use the quick toggle in the user menu.
Mobile Responsiveness
PromptScout is fully responsive and adapts to different screen sizes:
- Desktop - Full-featured interface with optimized layout
- Tablet - Adjusted spacing and layout for medium screens
- Mobile - Streamlined interface with hamburger menu for navigation
While all features are accessible on mobile devices, we recommend using the desktop interface for extensive prompt creation and editing sessions.
Next Steps
Now that you're familiar with the PromptScout interface, you're ready to:
- Create your first prompt using our guided templates
- Learn how to effectively test and refine your prompts
- Explore the community gallery for inspiration
- Set up your organization system with tags and categories
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