Instructions

Instructions are reusable prompts you can save to your account and apply on-demand when chatting with v0. Use them to customize v0's behavior for specific tasks or workflows.

Built-in presets

v0 includes two preset instructions:

• Be Concise - v0 will provide shorter, more direct responses
• Plan Mode - Before implementing any code changes, v0 creates a detailed plan outlining the approach, steps, and potential challenges, then asks for your approval before proceeding

Creating custom instructions

Create your own instructions for common workflows or preferences:

1. Click Prompt Tools in the prompt bar
2. Select Instructions
3. Click New Instruction
4. Add a Title (e.g., "Mobile first")
5. Add the Instruction content (e.g., "Always design for mobile screens first, then adapt the layout for larger screens")
6. Click Add

Your instruction is now saved to your account and available across all your projects.

Applying instructions

From the prompt bar menu

1. Click Prompt Tools in the prompt bar
2. Select Instructions
3. Toggle the instructions you want to apply
4. Send your prompt

Using @ mentions

You can apply instructions directly in your prompt using the @ syntax:

@Plan Mode add animation support to this component

v0 will apply the instruction to that specific message.

Instructions vs Rules

• Instructions are saved to your v0 account and can be applied to any project when you need them
• Rules are specific to a project and provide context and guidelines for that project