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Custom Boards

Build your own tools for repeatable thinking

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    What are Custom Boards?

    Custom Boards are user-built versions of Springboards tools.

    Instead of relying only on off-the-shelf boards, you can design your own by writing instructions, defining inputs, and shaping the output exactly how you want it.

    How to create a Custom Board

    1. Open Custom Boards
    Go to the Boards tab, click the three dots, then select Custom Boards.

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    2. Build new
    You can edit an existing board or start fresh by clicking Build New.

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    Understanding the builder

    When you open the builder, you’ll see three key sections:

    1. Build
    Where you write your instructions and define how the board works.

    2. Preview
    Shows what your board will look like with inputs.

    3. Result
    Lets you run the board and see real outputs.

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    Writing your instructions

    This is the core of your Custom Board.

    Use brackets to create inputs
    Any word inside { } becomes an input field.

    Example:
    Analyze {brand} competitors → creates a brand input

    This is how you turn a one-time prompt into a reusable tool.

    Example: Competitive Analysis Board

    You might write something like:

    You are a strategist and your task is to analyze a {brand} and identify 3 competitors (2 direct, 1 indirect). Compare them on positioning, audience, and market presence. Summarize each competitor across these key areas with a max of 100 characters for each. 
     
    Make the analysis sharp and concise. 

    💡 Pro tip- Give guidance on:

    • Format (bullets, markdown, structure)
    • Length (e.g. “max 30 words”)
    • Output style (clear, human-readable)

    Refine your board

    Once you’ve written your instructions:

    1. Click “Try”
    Springboards will automatically enhance and structure your prompt.

    2. Generate name + goal
    Use the auto-suggestions or write your own.

    3. Test with Spark
    Enter sample inputs and run the board to see how it performs.

    Iterate until the output feels right.

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    Formatting matters

    If your output looks messy, refine your instructions:

    • Ask for bullets or sections
    • Set word limits
    • Request clear formatting (e.g. markdown)

    Small tweaks here make a big difference in usability.

    Using Web Search (optional)

    Toggle Web Search on if you want outputs grounded in real sources.

    Use this for:

    • Research
    • Competitor analysis
    • Fact-based outputs

    Avoid using it for:

    • Creative ideation
    • Insight generation

    Why? It can limit how far the model explores if it has to stay tied to sources.

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    Save and use your board

    Once you’re happy:

    • Click Save Board
    • Name it
    • Add it to your workspace

    Your Custom Board will now appear alongside your other boards—ready to use anytime.

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    Pro Tips

    Start simple
    Don’t over-engineer your first version. Get it working, then refine.

    Test often
    Use Spark repeatedly to see how outputs change.

    Balance structure and flexibility
    Too many constraints = rigid outputs
    Too few = messy outputs

    Build for reuse
    If you find yourself repeating a prompt, it should probably be a Custom Board.

    Now you’re ready to build your own tools. Go make something useful. 🚀