Model-specific guidance

Prompt guidance for Grok

Use an exact model name only when you can actually see it in the provider.

Current models: Grok 4.5
Reviewed: 16 July 2026. Copy the exact model name shown in the provider's model picker.

Strong for

Current search questions, ideas, analysis and media tasks

Best prompt approach

One concrete goal, mandatory source separation and a verification date

Verify especially

Web and X sources, publication dates and unsupported conclusions

Watch for

Model names and search features change quickly

Recommended approach

Grok

  • Describe the required result, not just the topic.
  • State useful context, constraints and clear success criteria.
  • Ask for essential missing information before conclusions are drawn.
  • Keep verified facts, uncertainty and assumptions visibly separate.

Steps to use

  1. Check the provider’s current terms and age requirements.
  2. Open a new chat with the selected AI.
  3. Paste the complete starter prompt and add source material separately.
  4. Answer essential questions, then use the verification prompt before relying on the result.