The single biggest reason AIDular reports feel overwhelming is a prompt that is too wide. Add a few simple filters and your reports go from a wall of noise to a short list you can actually use.
Why "Too Broad" Is the Real Problem
A prompt like "news about technology" could pull in thousands of stories a day. You would never read it all. The fix is not to track less, it is to be more specific about what you actually care about.
Think of it like a search engine. "shoes" returns millions of results. "white Nike Air Force 1 size 10 UK" returns exactly what you want. Your AIDular prompt works the same way.
Four Filters That Make Any Prompt Sharper
These four filters work on almost any topic. You do not need all four every time. Even one or two will make a big difference.
1. Scope: Name the exact thing
Instead of a broad category, name the specific thing you want to track.
- Weak: "electric cars"
- Stronger: "Tesla Model 3 UK pricing"
2. Source type: Tell AIDular where to look
You can steer the search toward the kind of content you trust.
- Weak: "AI news"
- Stronger: "AI news from tech blogs and official company announcements"
3. Signal: Say what kind of update matters
Not all changes are equal. Tell AIDular what to flag.
- Weak: "track Nike"
- Stronger: "track Nike for new product launches and price drops"
4. Exclude: Cut out the noise
If you keep getting results you do not want, say so.
- Weak: "crypto news"
- Stronger: "crypto news about Bitcoin and Ethereum, no NFT stories"
Step-by-Step: Rewriting a Weak Prompt
Here is how to take a vague prompt and sharpen it in four steps.
Step 1. Write your first draft. Do not judge it yet. Step 2. Ask yourself: "What exactly am I hoping to see in the report?" Step 3. Pick one or two filters from the list above and add them. Step 4. Read your prompt out loud. If it still sounds vague, tighten one more thing.
That is it. Four steps, two minutes.
Copy-Paste Example Prompt
Here is a real, ready-to-use prompt you can paste straight into AIDular:
Track news about Spotify for any changes to subscription prices, new features announced officially, and any reports about artist payouts. Ignore general music industry news not related to Spotify directly.
This prompt uses three of the four filters: scope (Spotify specifically), signal (prices, features, payouts), and an exclude rule (general music news). The result is a focused report you can read in under a minute.
A Quick Test Before You Save
Before you save your prompt, run through this checklist:
- Could this prompt return results about something you do not care about? If yes, add an exclude.
- Is the topic a broad category or a specific thing? If a category, narrow it.
- Do you know what a "good update" looks like for this topic? If yes, add it as a signal.
If you answer those three questions, your prompt is ready.
Try It Yourself
Head to aidular.com and open any existing track. Rewrite the prompt using one of the filters above. You will likely notice a cleaner report by the very next delivery. The Lite plan is free, so there is nothing to lose by experimenting.