Set communication style expectations

Create a communication style rule to make Grafana Assistant mirror your team’s standards. By codifying tone, format, and jargon preferences, every conversation stays on brand and easy to consume.

Before you begin

Access the settings page: Open Grafana Assistant > Settings > Assistant behavior.
Audience alignment: Decide whether the style should serve engineers, executives, or both.
Sample phrasing: Gather examples of preferred tone, formatting, and vocabulary.

Start the communication style rule

In Assistant behavior, open Customize your Assistant experience through behavioral rules.
Click Create rule. If you see the template card titled Communication Style, choose Add and edit this rule.

Describe tone and format

Name the rule with a clear label, for example, Communication Style.

In the rule body, describe tone, length, and formatting:

Always be concise and direct in responses. Use bullet points for actionable recommendations. Avoid jargon unless specifically discussing technical implementation.

Add any domain-specific guidance, such as how to cite runbooks or when to include code blocks.

Apply scope and enablement

Choose Just me for personal experiments or Everybody to standardize the organization’s voice.
Keep the rule enabled so every conversation follows the defined style.

Save and validate

Click Create rule or Save changes if you edited the template.
Open a fresh Assistant chat, ask for a short summary, and verify the response uses the requested style and formatting.
If results vary, refine the rule text with clearer instructions until responses match your expectations.