Maintaining Prompts as Models Improve: Your System Prompt Has a Shelf Life
中文摘要
Anthropic 为 Claude 5 删除了 80% 以上的系统提示词，表现无损。随着模型改进，复杂提示可精简，凸显系统提示词的“保质期”。
English Summary
Anthropic removed over 80% of Claude Code's system prompt for Claude 5 with no performance loss. As models improve, complex prompts become obsolete, highlighting the "shelf life" of system instructions.
Original Excerpt
Anthropic deleted over 80% of Claude Code system prompt for Claude 5 with no measurable loss on their coding evals. The instructions did… Continue reading on Medium »