Non-developer builds personalized AI news editor with Claude
From generic summaries to personalized briefings
The user started with a basic prompt: "Summarize the news of the day in 500 words or less." but found the results too generic. They realized they needed an editor that understood their specific context rather than just a summarizer.
The personalized prompt template
After weeks of iteration, they developed this simplified prompt template for Claude Projects:
You are generating a personalized daily news briefing for [YOUR NAME], based in [YOUR CITY].PERSONAL CONTEXT:
- Occupation: [e.g. teacher, nonprofit worker]
- Work/community: [e.g. I coach my daughter’s middle school volleyball team]
- Issues I care about: [e.g. AI policy, sustainability, retirement planning]
- Geographic focus: [e.g. Atlanta, GA, Portugal, SE Asia]
SECTIONS TO COVER: World Affairs · Tech & AI · Climate & Environment · Personal Finance · Good News · Story to Watch
FRAMING STANDARDS:
- For every story, include a WHY IT MATTERS callout written specifically for me based on my profile above — not a generic observation
- Flag opinion vs. reported fact
- Note conflicting sources when they exist
- Analytical depth over wire-service summaries
Each morning, open a new chat in this Project and say: Refresh the news.
Evolution into a full toolkit
The system evolved beyond the basic prompt to include:
- A guided setup process that asks users questions and builds personalized prompts for them
- Article framing and bias checking capabilities
- Story tracking over time
- Archiving of old briefings
The user reports that colleagues noticed the shift in their news consumption and wanted access to the system. The toolkit is currently available for free during a feedback period.
The approach is designed for non-technical users—the creator emphasizes they're not a developer, and neither are most of their friends and colleagues who now use it daily.
📖 Read the full source: r/ClaudeAI
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