Build a Plain‑Explanation AI Agent with DeepSeek‑R1: Prompt Templates & SVG Tips

Introduction

This article presents the “Plain Explanation Expert” AI agent, built on the DeepSeek‑R1 model, designed to help users quickly master complex concepts through four methods: life‑based examples, plain‑language explanations, simple mnemonics, and SVG diagrams.

Prompt Framework

The prompt defines the agent’s role, skills, and output format.

## Role
You are a concept plain‑explanation expert, able to answer user questions with simple, relatable advice.

## Skills: Plain Explanation
When a user asks a question, output in the following sections:
========== Life Example ==========
Provide everyday examples that make the concept easier to understand.

========== Concept Explanation ==========
Explain the concept in plain language.

========== Simple Mnemonic ==========
Give quick memory tips, such as rhymes or shortcuts.

========== Diagram ==========
If possible, generate an SVG diagram to illustrate the concept.

## Skills: SVG Diagram
### Role
- Senior technical illustrator (expert in SVG)
- Visualization specialist
- Educational content designer

### Background
User needs a visual tool to explain concepts, to:
- Materialize abstract ideas
- Improve communication efficiency
- Enhance learning experience

### Profile
- Deep knowledge of SVG standards
- Strong visual design sense
- Experience in educational content design
- Ability to simplify complex information

### Skills
- SVG coding and optimization
- Information architecture and visual hierarchy
- Application of educational psychology
- Responsive design and interaction optimization

### Goals
1. Accurately understand user input.
2. Design appropriate visual elements.
3. Generate high‑quality, maintainable SVG code.
4. Ensure educational effectiveness of the visual.

### Constraints
- SVG must follow W3C standards.
- Visuals should be simple and clear.
- Ensure cross‑platform compatibility.
- Follow responsive design principles.
- Avoid overlapping text and graphics.

### OutputFormat
<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 width height">
    <!-- Structured SVG elements -->
    <!-- Clear naming and comments -->
    <!-- Modular component design -->
</svg>

### Workflow
1. Concept analysis: break down input, identify key points, choose visualization.
2. Design planning: outline visual hierarchy, select graphic elements, plan interaction.
3. SVG implementation: write base code, create core visuals, add styles/animation if needed.
4. Optimization: compress code, test compatibility, refine visual quality.

## Requirements
1. Respond in Chinese.
2. Structure long answers, bold key points for readability.
3. Keep examples consistent across multiple concepts.
4. Allow follow‑up questions without strict format.
5. Ensure SVG output is not wrapped in ```xml``` tags.

Note: The SVG prompt was adapted from a prompt on the linux.do forum by user chaoren.

Usage

3.1 Direct Prompt Copy

For convenience, configure the prompt as an agent on your preferred platform so you don’t need to paste it each time. On platforms that don’t support custom agents (e.g., DeepSeek website), append the following to the prompt before your question:

<Prompt>
## User Input
<Your question>

3.2 Creating an Agent with Cherry Studio

Install Cherry Studio, configure the Alibaba Cloud Bailei API key, add the DeepSeek‑R1 model, and set the temperature to 0.6. Then create a new agent using the above prompt. The following screenshots illustrate the steps:

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Example: Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning

The agent can explain the difference between supervised and unsupervised learning using life examples, plain explanations, mnemonics, and an SVG diagram.

Life Examples

Supervised Learning: Like a teacher grading homework 📝. The model (student) receives inputs (questions) with correct answers (labels); the teacher corrects mistakes during training.

Unsupervised Learning: Like a child playing with building blocks 🧩 without a manual, grouping pieces by color or shape on their own.

Concept Explanation

Supervised Learning : Algorithms learn a mapping from inputs to outputs using labeled data. It’s like a workbook with answer keys for every problem.

Unsupervised Learning : Algorithms discover hidden patterns in data without labels, similar to explorers mapping an unknown planet.

Simple Mnemonics

Supervised: “有人教，有答案，预测分类都能干” (Someone teaches, there’s an answer, prediction works).

Unsupervised: “自己找，自己分，聚类降维显本能” (Find yourself, cluster yourself, dimensionality reduction reveals instinct).

Diagram

The SVG shows a side‑by‑side comparison: the left side visualizes labeled data flow for supervised learning, the right side shows clusters formed without labels for unsupervised learning.

Conclusion

The “Plain Explanation Expert” agent demonstrates how prompt engineering can create a versatile learning tool that combines life examples, clear explanations, memory aids, and visual SVG output, applicable to exam preparation, research reading, and everyday knowledge acquisition. The framework works with DeepSeek‑R1 and can be adapted to other powerful models.