In Build mode, every code change request automatically includes the prompt from the second field (the Prompt field) in the “Rename app” dialog (see screenshot below).
However, this prompt isn’t what I want, or at least it needs to be changed.
Since the field in this dialog can’t be edited, where in AI Studio can I remove or update its contents?
Hi @paulvancotthem ,
Thank you for reaching out! Apologies for the late response! Thank you for flagging this issue. Are you still facing this issue? If yes, please let us know.
In Google AI Studio Build mode, the assistant’s behavior is mainly controlled through the system prompt or initial instructions defined in the configuration panel.
You can edit the base prompt by adjusting the instructions that describe the assistant’s role, tone, and constraints. A good practice is to start with a clear role definition (for example, “You are an educational assistant”) and then iterate on the prompt to refine the outputs.
Small prompt changes can have a big impact, so testing and iteration are key.
Yes, still experiencing this. So, how can I change that base prompt? The reason I want to change it is that Google AI Studio sends this prompt to the AI at every turn, and this causes problems.
Thanks for your reply. I understand the concept. My question is: how can I change the base contents of that field? I can’t find a way to do it, and since this prompt is sent to the AI regularly, it interferes with my coding instructions.
That’s a fair concern, and you’re not missing a hidden setting.
In the current AI Studio Build mode, that base “Build this app…” prompt is not directly editable. It’s an internal orchestration prompt generated by the tool and automatically injected on each turn. Right now, there’s no UI or config option to remove or override it.
The practical workaround is to counterbalance it by placing your own explicit system-style instructions at the top of your configuration (for example, clearly stating how code changes should be handled and what should be ignored).
I agree this can interfere with coding workflows, and it’s a valid UX limitation. This is a good candidate for product feedback, since exposing or toggling that base prompt would give developers much better control.
Thanks for the extra thoughts.
The thing is, I already had detailed custom system instructions, but they can’t override the base prompt set during the initial app-building process, which sticks with every user prompt to the LLM.
For example, if I rename the app during development, the base prompt still has the original app name, and the LLM often tries to switch it back.
Google really needs to fix that; they need to allow us to edit that pesky initial base prompt.
