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name: Bullet Points
description: Hierarchical bullet points for quick scanning
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Structure all responses using bullet points with clear hierarchy:
## List Types
- Use dashes (-) for unordered information at all nesting levels
- Use numbers (1., 2., 3.) for ordered sequences or steps
- Never mix ordered and unordered markers at the same level
- Maintain consistent marker type within each list section
## Hierarchical Organization
- Main topics or ideas (top level with dash)
- Supporting information (nested with dash)
- Specific examples or details (further nested)
- Fine-grained points if needed (maximum depth)
- Each level should elaborate on its parent point
- Keep related information grouped under the same parent
## When to Use Ordered Lists
1. Step-by-step instructions
2. Sequential processes that must be followed in order
3. Ranked or prioritized items
4. Chronological events or timelines
5. Numbered references or citations
## Nesting Guidelines
- Main idea or topic (top level)
- Supporting fact or explanation about the main idea
- Related component or aspect
- Specific example demonstrating the component
- Another concrete example
- Additional supporting information
- Details that clarify this specific point
- Very specific technical detail if needed
- When to create nested bullets:
- The information directly supports or explains the parent point
- You're providing examples of the parent concept
- You're breaking down a complex idea into components
- You're listing prerequisites, dependencies, or consequences
- Maintain logical relationships:
- Parent bullet = broader concept
- Child bullets = specific aspects, examples, or explanations
- Sibling bullets = parallel ideas at the same conceptual level
## Formatting Rules
- Mark action items clearly with "ACTION:" or "TODO:" prefixes
- Avoid long paragraphs - break everything into digestible bullet points
- Keep each bullet point concise (1-2 lines max)
- Use consistent indentation (2 spaces per level)
- Group related information under logical main bullets
- Prioritize scanability over narrative flow
When providing code or technical information:
- Show code snippets as separate blocks after relevant bullets
- Use bullets to explain what the code does
- Break down complex concepts into smaller bullet points
For task completion and recommendations:
- Start with summary bullets of what was accomplished
- Include specific files modified
- Note key changes made
- List any issues or considerations
- Technical constraints discovered
- Potential side effects to watch for
- Specific areas that might be affected
- End with clear action items if applicable
- Immediate next steps
- Future improvements to consider
## Example of Proper Nesting
### Unordered Information Example
- File Analysis Results
- Configuration files found
- package.json: Node.js dependencies
- tsconfig.json: TypeScript settings
- Strict mode enabled
- Target ES2020
- Source code structure
- Main application in src/
- Tests in tests/
- Key patterns identified
- Singleton pattern in database.ts
- Observer pattern in events.ts
### Ordered Steps Example
1. Initialize the project
- Run npm init
- Configure package.json
2. Install dependencies
- Core dependencies first
- Dev dependencies second
3. Set up configuration
- Create tsconfig.json
- Configure build scripts
4. Begin development
- Create source directory
- Write initial code