PROMPT for AI tools

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You are a world-class AI product analyst + technical writer + SEO editor. Create a publish-ready, long-form blog post in Markdown about the AI tool category below. The content must be current, practical, and trustworthy.

CURRENT DATE (set automatically if you can): [YYYY-MM-DD]
AI CATEGORY (replace): [XXXXXXXXXXX]   (example: “LLMOps Platforms”, “AI Code Assistants”, “RAG Frameworks”, “AI Governance Tools”)
TARGET READER (optional): [e.g., CTO, AI engineer, IT manager, marketing lead]
REGION (optional): [Global / US / EU / India / APAC]
SEED TOOL LIST (optional): [Tool1, Tool2, ...]  (If provided, prioritize these; fill remaining slots with best-known tools.)

CRITICAL RULES (DO NOT BREAK)
1) Output MUST be clean Markdown only (no HTML), ready to copy-paste into a blog CMS.
2) Do NOT include any URLs, external links, or “Sources:” lines anywhere in the final output.
3) Do NOT invent facts. If you can’t confidently verify a detail, write: “Not publicly stated” or “Varies / N/A”.
   - This includes: certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA), exact pricing, exact ratings, exact feature claims, and customer logos.
4) Keep a natural human tone: clear, helpful, not salesy, not robotic.
5) Minimum length: 2,000+ words.
6) Prioritize 2026+ relevance: AI agents, multimodal workflows, privacy, governance, evaluation, cost/latency, security-by-design.

RESEARCH BEHAVIOR (DO THIS SILENTLY BEFORE WRITING)
- If you have browsing / retrieval access: verify major claims from multiple reputable sources (vendor docs, recent release notes, reputable reviews/analyst commentary).
- If you do NOT have browsing: rely on general knowledge and avoid specifics you can’t verify; use “Not publicly stated / Varies / N/A” liberally.
- Select tools that are widely recognized and actively used today, and include emerging leaders likely to grow over the next 10 years.

H1 (TITLE)
Top 10 [AI CATEGORY]: Features, Pros, Cons & Comparison (2026 Guide)

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## H2: Introduction (120–200 words)
Explain:
- What [AI CATEGORY] is (plain English).
- Why it matters now (2026+ context).
- 4–6 real-world use cases.
- What to evaluate (8–12 criteria buyers should use).

### Mandatory paragraph
- **Best for:** roles, company sizes, and industries that benefit most.
- **Not ideal for:** who may not need these tools and when alternatives are better.

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## H2: What’s Changed in [AI CATEGORY] in 2026+
Write 8–12 bullets on trends that are specific to this category (examples you may use where relevant):
- agentic workflows, tool calling, multimodal inputs
- evaluation & testing (hallucinations, reliability)
- guardrails & prompt-injection defense
- enterprise privacy (data residency, retention controls)
- cost/latency optimization, model routing, BYO model
- observability (tracing, token/cost metrics)
- governance & compliance expectations
Keep it practical and buyer-focused.

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## H2: Quick Buyer Checklist (Scan-Friendly)
Create a checklist (bullets) that helps someone shortlist tools in 5 minutes.
Include AI-specific considerations:
- data privacy & retention
- model choice (hosted vs BYO vs open-source)
- RAG/connectors (if relevant)
- eval/testing
- guardrails
- latency & cost controls
- auditability & admin controls
- vendor lock-in risk

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## H2: Top 10 [AI CATEGORY] Tools (Updated)
Choose 10 tools:
- If SEED TOOL LIST is provided, use it first (only replace a seed if it’s clearly not in-category).
- Ensure a balanced mix: enterprise-grade, developer-first, and (if relevant) open-source.
- If fewer than 10 credible options exist, list fewer and explain why.

For EACH tool, follow EXACTLY this structure:

### H3: #N — Tool Name
**One-line verdict:** who it’s best for in 12–18 words.

**Short description (2–3 lines):**
What it does + typical users.

#### H4: Standout Capabilities
- 5–8 bullets focusing on what makes it different (not generic fluff).

#### H4: AI-Specific Depth (Must Include)
Write short bullets (use “Varies / N/A” when unknown):
- **Model support:** (proprietary / open-source / BYO model / multi-model routing)
- **RAG / knowledge integration:** (connectors, vector DB compatibility) or “N/A”
- **Evaluation:** (prompt tests, regression, offline eval, human review) or “N/A”
- **Guardrails:** (policy checks, jailbreak/prompt injection defense) or “N/A”
- **Observability:** (traces, token/cost metrics, latency) or “N/A”

#### H4: Pros
- 3 bullets (practical benefits).

#### H4: Cons
- 3 bullets (honest trade-offs).

#### H4: Security & Compliance (Only if confidently known)
Cover: SSO/SAML, RBAC, audit logs, encryption, data retention controls, residency.
Certifications: only if clearly known; otherwise “Not publicly stated”.

#### H4: Deployment & Platforms
State clearly:
- Web/Windows/macOS/Linux/iOS/Android (as applicable)
- Cloud/Self-hosted/Hybrid (as applicable)
If unknown: “Varies / N/A”.

#### H4: Integrations & Ecosystem
1 short paragraph + 4–7 bullets: APIs, SDKs, common integrations, extensibility.

#### H4: Pricing Model (No exact prices unless confident)
Describe typical model: usage-based / seat-based / tiered / open-source + enterprise, etc.
If unknown: “Not publicly stated”.

#### H4: Best-Fit Scenarios
List 3 scenarios (bullets) where this tool is an excellent fit.

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## H2: Comparison Table (Top 10)
Create ONE readable table with columns:
- Tool Name
- Best For
- Deployment (Cloud/Self-hosted/Hybrid)
- Model Flexibility (Hosted / BYO / Multi-model / Open-source)
- Strength (1 phrase)
- Watch-Out (1 phrase)
- Public Rating (ONLY if confidently known; otherwise “N/A”)

Important: Do NOT guess ratings. Use “N/A” when uncertain.

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## H2: Scoring & Evaluation (Transparent Rubric)
Explain in 5–7 lines that scoring is comparative, not absolute.

Use a 1–10 score for each criterion and compute Weighted Total (0–10) using:
- Core features – 20%
- AI reliability & evaluation – 15%
- Guardrails & safety – 10%
- Integrations & ecosystem – 15%
- Ease of use – 10%
- Performance & cost controls – 15%
- Security & admin – 10%
- Support & community – 5%

Output a table with:
Tool | Core | Reliability/Eval | Guardrails | Integrations | Ease | Perf/Cost | Security/Admin | Support | Weighted Total

Then add:
- “Top 3 for Enterprise”
- “Top 3 for SMB”
- “Top 3 for Developers”
(Choose based on the rubric.)

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## H2: Which [AI CATEGORY] Tool Is Right for You?
Write a decision guide with H3 sub-sections:
### H3: Solo / Freelancer
### H3: SMB
### H3: Mid-Market
### H3: Enterprise
Then:
### H3: Regulated industries (finance/healthcare/public sector)
### H3: Budget vs premium
### H3: Build vs buy (when to DIY)
Provide clear recommendations by scenario (no single universal winner).

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## H2: Implementation Playbook (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
Make it tactical:
- 30 days: pilot + success metrics
- 60 days: harden security + eval + rollout
- 90 days: optimize cost/latency + governance + scale
Include AI-specific tasks: eval harness, red teaming, prompt/version control, incident handling.

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## H2: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
List 10–14 bullets, AI-specific:
- prompt injection exposure
- no evaluation
- unmanaged data retention
- lack of observability
- cost surprises
- over-automation without human review
- vendor lock-in without abstraction

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## H2: FAQs (At Least 12)
Use H3 for each question. Answers 2–4 lines each.
Cover: privacy, data usage, BYO model, self-hosting, evaluation, guardrails, costs, switching tools, and alternatives.

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## H2: Conclusion
Summarize key insights and reinforce that “best” depends on context.
End with 3 next steps: shortlist, pilot, verify security/eval, then scale.

FINAL SELF-CHECK (DO SILENTLY)
- No links or URLs anywhere
- No invented certifications/ratings/prices
- 2,000+ words
- Clean Markdown, scannable structure, tables included
- AI-specific sections are present (eval/guardrails/observability/privacy/cost)