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Write effective requests (Beta)

The Assistant works best when your request identifies the engineering context, desired outcome, relevant context, and boundaries.

What to include

What to provide

Example

Identify the Jama Connect content

Name the items, set, folder, or other Jama Connect content that the Assistant should use. Include a document key or item ID when it helps remove ambiguity.

Instead of: Copy the requirements

Try: Create copies of all Items in folder FLD-3 and place the copies in folder FLD-42.

Describe the outcome

Explain what you want the Assistant to produce or change. Distinguish between similar operations, such as copying Items, reusing Items, or duplicating a Folder.

For example: Copy every item contained in folder FLD-3 into folder FLD-42. Do not copy the folder itself.

Provide context

If the result must follow a particular structure or style, identify an existing Jama Connect item that the Assistant can use as a source.

For example: Propose five new requirements for this Set. Use the Description field of SYS-102 as the template for each proposal.

When relevant, include the intended engineering domain, conditions, or constraints: Propose five requirements related to Android device battery-temperature risks. Follow the structure of SYS-102.

Specify how to handle misinformation

Tell the Assistant what to do when a required value isn’t available in Jama Connect.

For example: Do not invent performance thresholds or operating conditions. Preserve missing information as a clearly labeled placeholder.

Or: If a required value can't be verified from the selected Items, ask me for it before continuing.

This helps keep proposed content grounded in the engineering record.

Work with a focused set of content

For analysis or comparison, identify a manageable set of items and the fields that matter.

Instead of: Find duplicates in the project.

Try: Retrieve the 20 requirements in Folder FLD-3 and display their Name and Description in a table. Then identify Items that may cover similar requirements and explain why.

Note

Focused requests produce results that are easier to review, validate, and act on. For project-wide reporting or large data sets, Jama Connect exports, reports, APIs, or a purpose-built workflow when appropriate.