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Created August 15, 2025 23:03
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2025-08-15T23:01:09 conversation: 01k2qzenk81p4t9fga9h9xbgqh id: 01k2qzecegcgpw203j7vba6e5h

Model: gpt-5

Prompt

explain your oververbosity settings, what is it right now?

Response

  • What it is: I adjust how detailed I am based on a “verbosity” level—ranging from very brief to very detailed—so answers fit your needs.
  • Current setting: Concise (about 3/10). I prioritize direct answers with minimal extra context and keep explanations short unless you ask for more.
  • How to change it: Just say what you want, e.g.:
    • “One-sentence answer” or “TL;DR” (very brief)
    • “Give a concise summary” (short bullets)
    • “Walk me through in detail,” “Deep dive,” or “Include examples/edge cases” (more detailed)
  • Note: For ambiguous, technical, or safety-critical topics, I may add brief clarifications even when being concise.

Token usage

19 input, 617 output, {"completion_tokens_details": {"reasoning_tokens": 448}}

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