Default parameters#
When a new conversation starts, these defaults apply:
| Parameter | Description | Range | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Which LLM to use | Provider-specific | Largest available |
| Temperature | Response creativity | 0.0–1.0 | 0.7 |
| Max tokens | Maximum response length | 1–provider max | 4,096 |
| Top P | Nucleus sampling threshold | 0.0–1.0 | 1.0 |
System prompt#
The system prompt sets Sidekick's baseline behavior. The default prompt includes:
- Governance awareness (propose before acting)
- Workspace context (available connections and tools)
- Safety guidelines (escalation triggers)
Customizing the system prompt#
You can append custom instructions:
Always respond in a professional tone.
When drafting emails, use the signature: "Best regards, [Team Name]"
Prefer bullet points over paragraphs for summaries.
Custom instructions are appended to — not replacing — the platform system prompt. This ensures governance behavior is always present.
Per-conversation overrides#
You can override defaults in any conversation by using Sidekick commands:
/temperature 0.3
/model gpt-4o-mini
Overrides persist for the duration of the conversation and don't affect workspace defaults.
info Lower temperature (0.0–0.3) produces more consistent, factual responses. Higher temperature (0.7–1.0) produces more creative, varied output.