Extract Dates

Use this template for repeatable, defensible AI review in Claira.

TODO: Screenshot - template picker with Extract Dates selected and a mapped output field.

What this prompt is for

This template helps standardize outputs so reviewers can validate and code results quickly.

Step-by-step in Claira

1. Open Prompting > Template picker in your case.
2. Select Extract Dates and map the output to one or more review fields.
3. Run a 10-25 document sample and inspect edge cases first.
4. Adjust instructions outside the prompt body (field mapping, workflow settings), then rerun.

The prompt

Extract the main document date (e.g., invoice date, correspondence date, creation date). Do not use due dates or unrelated dates. Write the primary document date in ISO 8601 format (YYYY/MM/DD). Only provide the date, no other content. If not available, return 1900/01/01.

Recommended customizations

• Add case context before running (date range, custodians, issue framing).
• Keep output constraints explicit (format, allowed values, fallback behavior).
• Version your template configuration so results remain reproducible.

Worked example

Input excerpt

Email dated 2025-02-14 from Dana Lee to Jordan Park confirms the vendor contract amendment was approved and signed the same day.

Expected output shape

A concise answer that follows the exact format required by the prompt and is directly mappable to your selected review field(s).

Troubleshooting

• If output is too broad, reduce scope and test with a smaller sample.
• If output format drifts, restate strict formatting requirements in workflow instructions.
• If quality varies across models, compare two models on the same fixed sample set.

Related

• Prompting Overview
• Custom Prompts