Prompt Chaining
Breaking a big task into a series of smaller prompts, where each step's output feeds the next.
It makes complex jobs reliable by letting the AI focus on one clear step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
What is prompt chaining in simple terms?
It is breaking a big request into a series of smaller steps, where the answer from one step becomes the input to the next. Instead of asking the AI to do everything at once, you walk it through the job one clear stage at a time.
Why would I split a task into multiple prompts instead of just asking once?
Because AI gets more reliable when it focuses on one clear step at a time. A single giant request often produces a muddled result, while a chain of focused steps, such as research, then draft, then polish, tends to come out cleaner.
Is prompt chaining the same as chain-of-thought?
They sound alike but differ. Chain-of-thought is the AI reasoning step by step inside one answer, while prompt chaining is you splitting the work into several separate prompts. One happens within a single response; the other is a sequence you build.
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