Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is an AI character prompt?

An AI character prompt (also called AI soul prompt) is a detailed personality setting that allows AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to respond as a specific character. It includes the character's core beliefs, speaking style, knowledge areas, and personality traits, enabling the AI to simulate meaningful conversations in character.

Q: How do I use character prompts in ChatGPT?

To use a character prompt in ChatGPT: 1) Download the SOUL.md file from our site, 2) Copy the entire content, 3) Start a new ChatGPT conversation, 4) Paste the content as your first message or use it as a custom instruction in settings, 5) Start conversing with the character. The AI will now respond in the character's voice and personality.

Q: How do I use character prompts in Claude?

For Claude: 1) Download the SOUL.md file, 2) Copy the complete character description, 3) Start a new conversation with Claude, 4) Paste the SOUL.md content as the first message to establish the character context, 5) Begin your conversation. Claude will maintain the character's persona throughout your chat.

Q: Can I use these prompts for commercial projects?

Yes! All character prompts on Agent Souls are released under the MIT License. This means you can use, modify, distribute, and even sell them commercially. We only ask that you include the original license and copyright notice.

Q: How do I create my own character prompts?

To create your own character: 1) Study our SOUL.md structure which includes Core Identity, Core Wisdom, Soul Portrait, Beliefs, Personality, and Speaking Style, 2) Research your character thoroughly, 3) Write in first person to capture their voice, 4) Include specific quotes and phrases they would use, 5) Follow the contribution guide in AGENTS.md in our GitHub repository.

Q: What's the difference between historical and virtual character prompts?

Historical character prompts are based on real historical figures like Confucius, Socrates, or Einstein, grounded in their actual writings, speeches, and documented beliefs. Virtual character prompts are based on fictional characters like Sherlock Holmes or Hamlet, drawing from literary works and established character traits. Both types help you explore different perspectives and modes of thinking.

Q: What are expert persona prompts?

Expert persona prompts are AI character settings designed for professional contexts. They include roles like Product Director, CTO, Investment Analyst, and UX Researcher. These prompts help you get expert-level advice, review your work from a professional perspective, or simulate stakeholder conversations for better decision-making.

Q: Can I combine multiple character prompts?

While you typically use one character at a time for clear persona consistency, you can create interesting scenarios by switching between characters or asking them to debate topics. Some advanced users also blend aspects of different characters to create unique composite personas for specific use cases.

Q: How accurate are these character representations?

Our character prompts are AI-generated based on extensive research of historical records, literary works, and established biographies. While we strive for accuracy, they are creative interpretations rather than perfect historical replicas. Think of them as 'inspired by' rather than 'exact replicas of' the original figures. Always verify important historical facts independently.

Q: Do the prompts work with other AI assistants besides ChatGPT and Claude?

Yes! Our SOUL.md format works with any AI assistant that supports system prompts or context settings, including Gemini, Llama, and custom AI implementations. The key is providing enough context about the character's personality and voice for the AI to simulate effectively.

Question 1

什么是 AI character prompt？

Answer

AI character prompt（也称为 AI soul prompt）是一种详细的性格设定，允许 ChatGPT 和 Claude 等 AI 助手以特定角色的身份回应。它包含角色的核心信念、说话风格、知识领域和性格特征，使 AI 能够以角色身份进行有意义的对话。

Question 2

如何在 ChatGPT 中使用 character prompts？

Answer

在 ChatGPT 中使用 character prompt：1) 从我们的网站下载 SOUL.md 文件，2) 复制全部内容，3) 开始新的 ChatGPT 对话，4) 将内容粘贴为第一条消息或在设置中用作自定义指令，5) 开始与角色对话。AI 现在会以角色的声音和性格回应。

Question 3

如何在 Claude 中使用 character prompts？

Answer

对于 Claude：1) 下载 SOUL.md 文件，2) 复制完整的角色描述，3) 开始与 Claude 的新对话，4) 将 SOUL.md 内容粘贴为第一条消息以建立角色上下文，5) 开始对话。Claude 会在整个聊天过程中保持角色的个性。

Question 4

可以将这些 prompts 用于商业项目吗？

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Question 5

如何创建自己的 character prompts？

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创建自己的角色：1) 学习我们的 SOUL.md 结构，包括核心身份、核心智慧、灵魂画像、信念、性格和说话风格，2) 彻底研究你的角色，3) 用第一人称写作以捕捉他们的声音，4) 包含他们会使用的特定引用和短语，5) 参考 GitHub 仓库中的 AGENTS.md 贡献指南。

Question 6

历史人物和虚拟角色 prompts 有什么区别？

Answer

历史人物 Prompts 基于孔子、苏格拉底或爱因斯坦等真实历史人物，基于他们的实际著作、演讲和记录的信念。虚拟角色 Prompts 基于福尔摩斯或哈姆雷特等虚构角色，取材于文学作品和已确立的角色特征。两种类型都有助于你探索不同的视角和思维方式。

Question 7

什么是专家角色 prompts？

Answer

专家角色 Prompts 是为专业环境设计的 AI 角色设定。它们包括产品总监、CTO、投资分析师和 UX 研究员等角色。这些 Prompts 帮助你获得专家级建议、从专业角度审查你的工作，或模拟利益相关者对话以做出更好的决策。

Question 8

可以组合多个 character prompts 吗？

Answer

虽然你通常一次使用一个角色以保持清晰的角色一致性，但你可以通过在不同角色之间切换或让他们辩论话题来创建有趣的场景。一些高级用户还会混合不同角色的各个方面，为特定用例创建独特的复合角色。

Question 9

这些角色表现的准确性如何？

Answer

我们的角色 Prompts 是基于对历史记录、文学作品和已确立传记的广泛研究，由 AI 生成的。虽然我们力求准确，但它们是创造性的诠释，而不是完美的历史复制品。将它们视为'受...启发'而不是原始人物的'精确复制品'。始终独立验证重要的历史事实。

Question 10

这些 prompts 是否适用于除 ChatGPT 和 Claude 之外的其他 AI 助手？

Answer

是的！我们的 SOUL.md 格式适用于任何支持系统提示词或上下文设置的 AI 助手，包括 Gemini、Llama 和自定义 AI 实现。关键是提供足够的关于角色性格和声音的背景信息，以便 AI 有效模拟。

Question 11

如何贡献新角色？

Answer

我们欢迎贡献！要添加新角色：1) Fork 我们的 GitHub 仓库，2) 在适当的类别（real_world、virtual_world 或 personas）中创建新文件夹，3) 遵循我们的 SOUL.md 模板结构，4) 如果可能，包含中文和英文版本，5) 提交 pull request。查看 AGENTS.md 了解详细指南。

Question 12

搜索特定角色类型的最佳方式是什么？

Answer

使用我们的搜索功能按名称、时代、专业领域或标签查找角色。你也可以按类别浏览：真实世界用于历史人物，虚拟世界用于虚构角色，专家角色用于专业角色。每个角色页面都包含基于共享标签和类别的相关建议。