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Introducing SynTeam Framework: Structured Prompt Templates for GPT

๐Ÿง  Template Architecture for Structured GPT Intelligence: SynTeam Framework

Introduction

The SynTeam Framework was created to transform large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT from simple conversation tools into structured processing engines.

This article introduces the core philosophy and components of SynTeam Framework, designed to enable GPT to operate with clear responsibilities, visible task flows, and reusable templates.


What is the SynTeam Framework?

SynTeam is a template framework for structured intelligence, built around the following three concepts:

  • ๐Ÿงฉ Unit Structure โ€“ Each unit has a clear role with defined inputs and outputs
  • ๐Ÿ” Task Flow โ€“ Controlled with step-based instructions like step1, step2
  • ๐Ÿ”€ Operator Syntax โ€“ Explicitly handles variable passing between units

These are written in JSON templates and pasted into ChatGPT. From there, you can drive a series of tasks simply by entering commands like step1, step2, etc.


Why was it created?

While LLMs are strong at freeform responses, they face major issues:

  • Prompt behavior is inconsistent and results vary every time
  • User intent isn't reflected in a structured form
  • Chaining multiple operations becomes difficult to manage

To solve this, SynTeam structures responsibility, flow, and state. GPT operates strictly within that structure.


Example Template Structure

The following JSON shows a simple multi-step process handled by GPT:

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{
  "mode": "linked_unit_mode",
  "units": [
    {"name": "TextInputUnit", "inputs": ["raw_text"], "outputs": ["text_v1"]},
    {"name": "TextTranslateUnit", "inputs": ["text_v1"], "outputs": ["text_v2"]},
    {"name": "TextSummarizeUnit", "inputs": ["text_v2", "max_length"], "outputs": ["summary_text"]}
  ],
  "tasks": [
    {"step": 1, "unit": "TextInputUnit", "fields": {"raw_text": "This is a test."}},
    {"step": 2, "unit": "TextTranslateUnit", "input_from": "TextInputUnit"},
    {"step": 3, "unit": "TextSummarizeUnit", "input_from": "TextTranslateUnit", "fields": {"max_length": 20}}
  ]
}
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Once loaded, ChatGPT will follow the structure and process input/output/flow as instructed.


Use Cases (Practical Scenarios)

  • ๐Ÿ“ง Inquiry email โ†’ Polite formatting โ†’ Summarize โ†’ Generate response template
  • ๐Ÿ“ Meeting notes โ†’ Extract key points โ†’ Turn into actionable ToDos
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Product reviews โ†’ Emotion classification โ†’ Format for graphs
  • ๐Ÿ“„ Proposal request โ†’ Requirement breakdown โ†’ Output as response table
  • ๐Ÿงฉ Step-by-step instructions โ†’ Organize into reusable structured prompts
  • ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Common GPT workflows โ†’ Turn into modular building blocks

Future Plans (In Development)

  • GUI-based no-code editor for building, saving, and running templates
  • State-saving, Undo, and logging features
  • VSCode integration and custom ChatGPT plugin support

Conclusion

The SynTeam Framework provides a structured execution environment for GPTโ€”something simple prompts cannot offer. It enables clearer responsibility management, repeatability, and extensibility.

The technical specifications and template manifest are being maintained in a dedicated repository (with public release planned for May 2025).


๐Ÿง  Feedback and questions are welcome!

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