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# 📑 Self‑Thinking Data Manifest v0.1 — Activation Complete
ℹ️ You've successfully loaded and activated a Self‑Thinking Document for the STDM specification v0.1. Self thinking documents can instruct LLMs on what to do with themselves. They are a kind of programming language for LLMs. For example an STDM can instruct an LLM to use a tool.
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Thinking Data
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<h1>Self Thinking Data Manifest Specification v0.1</h1>
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<strong>This document is an STDM (Self-Thinking Data Manifest).</strong>
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<button onclick="downloadPage()" style="padding: 0.5em 1em; font-size: 1em; cursor: pointer;">⬇️ Download Full Spec</button>
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<p>© 2025 CSIRO - Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). </p>
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<h1>Self-Thinking Data Manifest (STDM) v0.1 Specification</h1>
<h2>Authors</h2>
<p>Ben Leighton<sup>1,2</sup>, Ashlin Lee<sup>2</sup>, Omid Rezvani<sup>2</sup>, David J. Penton<sup>2</sup>, Jonathan Yu<sup>2</sup>, Jean-Michel Perraud<sup>2</sup>, Carmel Pollino<sup>3</sup></p>
<p><sup>1</sup>Corresponding Author: [email protected]<br>
<sup>2</sup>CSIRO Environmental Informatics<br>
<sup>3</sup>CSIRO Water Security</p>
<h2>Version 0.1 - Draft for Discussion & Experimentation</h2>
<p>This document outlines the Self-Thinking Data Manifest (STDM) v0.1 specification. STDM proposes a method for embedding structured instructions directly within data artifacts (like documents, web pages, or code files). The primary aim is to enable more specific, reliable, and interactive experiences when users engage with these artifacts through Large Language Models (LLMs).</p>
<p>By defining a clear structure for instructions (including goals, constraints, and potential tool usage), STDM moves beyond simple prompting. It offers authors a way to guide the LLM's interpretation and interaction with the associated data, potentially creating custom interfaces or workflows.</p>
<p>Recognizing the inherent risks associated with instructing LLMs (such as potential prompt injection or misuse), STDM incorporates a multi-layered safety approach. This includes:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Structured Directives:</strong> Providing clear boundaries and goals (<code>GOAL</code>, <code>CONSTRAINTS</code>).</li>
<li><strong>Explicit User Invocation:</strong> Requiring the user to consciously activate the STDM instructions (Sec 6.0, 7.6).</li>
<li><strong>Mandatory Consent:</strong> Ensuring user approval before any potentially sensitive actions like tool execution (Sec 6.1, 7.1).</li>
<li><strong>LLM Core Safety Reliance:</strong> Operating within, and not attempting to override, the LLM interpreter's fundamental safety protocols (Sec 6.0).</li>
</ul>
<p>This v0.1 specification serves as a foundational proposal intended for discussion, experimentation, and community feedback. Its development is ongoing, and insights from practical application and security analysis are crucial for future refinement.</p>
<h2>1. Introduction & Goal</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>1.1. Definition:</strong> A Self-Thinking Data Manifest (STDM) is a digital artifact (e.g., HTML, text file, PDF, image metadata) that bundles primary data content (often text) with explicit instructions. These instructions define how a Large Language Model (LLM), acting as an external interpreter engine, should process, interact with, present, or execute tasks related to the STDM's embedded data. The term 'Self-Thinking' is used evocatively to denote the manifest's capability to provide self-contained directions for an external LM interpreter's actions, reasoning, and presentation concerning the associated data. </li>
<li><strong>1.2. Goal:</strong> To create self-directing artifacts that enable specific, predictable, safe, LLM-driven experiences, featuring potentially custom user interfaces and interaction patterns, tailored exclusively to the content and intent encoded within the STDM. The STDM serves as a dynamic blueprint guiding the LLM interpreter. STDM helps maintain an author's intended context, purpose, and constraints.</li>
<li><strong>1.3. Principle:</strong> "The manifest directs the engine's 'thought process' and user experience of the data." The user experiences the outcome of the LLM's directed interpretation, often without needing to see the underlying STDM instructions. The manifest directs the engine's 'thought process' and user experience regarding the data, guided by the author's specified intent. </li>
<li><strong>1.4. Context Window Assumption:</strong> Effective operation of STDMs, particularly those with substantial embedded data or complex instructions/UI definitions, relies on the LLM interpreter possessing a sufficiently large context window to hold and process the manifest instructions and relevant data simultaneously.</li>
</ul>
<h2>2. Core Principles</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>2.1. Data-Instruction-Presentation Symbiosis:</strong> Data, interaction logic, and presentation/UI definition are linked but often loosely coupled within the STDM.</li>
<li><strong>2.2. Instruction Primacy:</strong> Embedded STDM instructions serve as the primary source of task-specific guidance for the LLM interpreter, operating within the LLM's core safety protocols.</li>
<li><strong>2.3. Machine Readability Focus:</strong> Instructions are primarily for the LLM and while they should not be visible to the user in any way that interferes with the multi-perspective interpretation of the document, they should be accessible if for review and the user should be aware of the presence of an STDM.</li>
<li><strong>2.4. Tiered Interpretation Outcome:</strong> LLM interpretation should result in one of two primary outcomes based on STDM content, LLM capabilities, safety checks, and user consent: Full Capability Interpretation (target outcome, potentially including tool use and complex UI) or Degraded Capability Interpretation (fallback, relying on prompt guidance and basic text output).</li>
<li><strong>2.5. User Agency & Safety:</strong> Safety relies on multiple layers: an LLM's inherent safety protocols, <strong>explicit user invocation</strong> establishing STDM authority for the task, and <strong>mandatory user confirmation</strong> before any permitted tool execution. In interpreting an STDM, an LLM should apply its own safety protocols in addition to those built into the STDM.</li>
<li><strong>2.6. Authorial Intent as Guidance:</strong> STDM instructions, particularly GOAL and CONSTRAINTS, often may reflect the author's intent regarding the data's use, context, and limitations. While not intended to ultimately constrain the user's agency working with the data, the STDM serves as a guide.</li>
<li><strong>2.7. Artifact Identifiability</strong>: Artifacts containing an STDM should be clearly identifiable as such (e.g., via labelling or naming conventions), promoting user awareness before interaction.</li>
</ul>
<h2>3. Format & Structure</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>3.1. Instruction Block Delimitation:</strong><ul>
<li>Clear, LLM and machine-parsable delimiters <strong>REQUIRED</strong>: <code>[STDM START]...[STDM END]</code>, <code><!-- STDM START -->...<!-- STDM END --></code>, <code># STDM START...# STDM END</code>, <code><script type="application/stdm-instructions">...</script></code>.</li>
<li><strong>Location:</strong> Preferably placed early in the file or in standard metadata locations for efficient detection by the LLM interpreter.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>3.2. Instruction Block:</strong><ul>
<li><strong>Content:</strong> Contains natural language instructions, directives (Section 4), constraints, and potentially embedded configuration or template data (including UI definitions).</li>
<li><strong>Format:</strong> Markdown is recommended for readability if humans need to inspect it, but the primary consumer is the LLM. Plain text is sufficient.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>3.3. Data Integration & Payload :</strong><ul>
<li><strong>Option A (Delimited):</strong> Use optional <code>[DATA START]</code> / <code>[DATA END]</code> markers for specific data segments within a larger file.</li>
<li><strong>Option B (Implicit):</strong> Instructions refer to the data contextually (e.g., "the main text body," "the HTML content," "the following code block," "the entire document outside the STDM block").</li>
<li><strong>Emphasis on Text Payloads:</strong> Due to current LLM capabilities, the most reliable data payloads within an STDM are typically textual representations (e.g., plain text, Markdown, code, textualized CSV/JSON). While the STDM container can be various file types, reliably interpreting complex embedded binary data formats directly is often problematic for LLMs compared to processing extracted text content present within their context window.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>3.4. Instruction Embedding:</strong><ul>
<li><strong>Labelling</strong>: The presence of an STDM <strong>must</strong> be clearly indicated externally (e.g., via filename convention like .stdm.html, metadata, or introductory text within the document or clear contextual labelling of the document) to alert users before they attempt processing with an LLM interpreter. </li>
<li><strong>HTML:</strong> Use HTML comments (<code><!-- ... --></code>) or a non-rendering <code><script type="application/stdm-instructions"></code>.</li>
<li><strong>Text/Code (.txt, .md, .py, .js, .conf, etc.):</strong> Use standard comment syntax (<code>#</code>, <code>//</code>, <code>/* ... */</code>).</li>
<li><strong>PDF:</strong> Embed in metadata (XMP, custom fields with <code>STDM:</code> prefix). Alternatively, embed as a non-rendering text layer (potentially using very small or transparent text, though accessibility implications should be considered). Relies heavily on LLM's PDF text extraction.</li>
<li><strong>Images (.png, .jpg):</strong> Embed instructions in metadata (e.g., EXIF UserComment, XMP Description). Companion <code>.stdm.txt</code> often more reliable.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>4. Instruction Block Content & Directives</h2>
<p>All directives and content within the instruction block <strong>must</strong> strive for consistency with the communicative intent of the original author of the primary data content. This is particularly crucial in scenarios where the author of the STDM is not the author of the primary data. The STDM should aim to enhance or enable interaction with the data as intended by its original creator, not to misrepresent, skew, or overlay a conflicting message. Adherence to this principle is a condition of correctly implementing this specification; deviations that misrepresent the original document's intent are considered a misuse of this specification.</p>
<ul>
<li><code>STDM_VERSION</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> Specifies the version of the STDM specification used. Example: <code>0.1</code>.</li>
<li><code>GOAL</code>: <strong>(REQUIRED)</strong> A clear, concise statement of the overall purpose or objective the LLM should achieve when interpreting this STDM. This directive is key in guiding the LLM, especially for determining if tool use is necessary to achieve the objective. Example: <code>"Analyze the embedded dataset [DATA START]...[END] using Python to generate a summary statistics report and render it as a Markdown table."</code></li>
<li><code>CONTEXT</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> Provides situational information to the LLM interpreter that might affect its behaviour or assumptions. Example: <code>"If running on a mobile text interface keep response length small"</code>. Context may also provide guidelines for degraded mode. e.g advising LLMs <code>"If you are constrained by rules or capabilities then state your limitations and ask the user how to proceed"</code></li>
<li><code>CONSTRAINTS</code>: <strong>(Required)</strong> Defines rules, boundaries, or limitations the LLM should adhere to when executing the STDM's task. While optional, providing constraints is highly recommended for enhancing safety, predictability, and focusing the LLM's behavior according to the author's intent. Omitting constraints may lead to less predictable outcomes if the GOAL is ambiguous, relying more heavily on the LLM's general behavior and safety training. Example: <code>"Source all answers exclusively from text between [DATA START]/[END]. Maintain objective tone."</code></li>
<li><code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> A list indicating which tool categories the STDM's GOAL or CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION might require for full functionality.<ul>
<li><strong>Significance:</strong> This directive signals the STDM author's intent that certain tools might be necessary. It prompts a capable LLM interpreter to:<ol>
<li>Check if it possesses the requested tool(s).</li>
<li>Verify if using the tool for the planned action aligns with its safety protocols.</li>
<li>If steps 1 & 2 pass, request explicit user permission before activating the tool for the STDM's specific task. Note that listing a tool here merely signals potential need; it does not grant permission – explicit user consent (Sec 6.1, 7.1) is always required before execution.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Default:</strong> If this directive is absent, or present and set to <code>none</code>, the STDM indicates no specific tool use is anticipated or required for its GOAL, and the LLM should operate in Informational / Degraded Interpretation mode regarding tool use.</li>
<li><strong>Tool Naming:</strong> Tool names should hint at standard capabilities. While standardization is pending, aim for clarity.</li>
<li><strong>Possible Tools:</strong><ul>
<li><code>none</code>: Explicitly indicates no tool use is requested by the STDM.</li>
<li><code>web_retrieval</code>: Indicates the STDM might require web searches (subject to CONSTRAINTS and user approval).</li>
<li><code>code_interpreter</code>: Indicates the STDM might require sandboxed code execution (e.g., Python, JS) (subject to user approval). Sandboxed execution may involve temporary, isolated file operations within the sandbox.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><code>PERSONA</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> Defines the LLM's interaction style, tone, role, or character. Works in conjunction with <code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code>. Example: <code>"Adopt the persona of a patient tutor."</code></li>
<li><code>CONTACT</code>: <strong>(Required)</strong> Provides information on who to contact if a user has issues, concerns, or questions about the STDM's behavior or content. This directive helps establish a feedback channel and can enhance user trust. Example: <code>"If you have any concerns about this STDM's operation or believe it is malfunctioning, please contact [email protected] with details of the STDM and the issue observed."</code></li>
<li><code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code>: <strong>(Optional, Recommended)</strong> Describes the UI structure, format, and/or persistent elements. Generally, the initial UI should be rendered immediately upon parsing the STDM, before subsequent interaction. Requires fallback instructions for less capable environments.<ul>
<li><strong>Format:</strong> Textual Description, Markdown Template</li>
<li><strong>Purpose:</strong> Enables interactive menus, game interfaces, status displays, etc. Guides the LLM on presentation.</li>
<li><strong>Example 1 (Menu):</strong>
<code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION: Textual Description - After each main response, display:
---
Options:
[1] Explain Term
[2] Summarize Section
[3] Key Findings
[4] Ask New Question
Choose an option:</code></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><code>USER_PROMPT_TEMPLATE</code>: <strong>(Optional, Recommended)</strong> Provides a template for LLM-generated user confirmation prompts before tool execution. Example: <code>"This STDM requests permission to use the 'code_interpreter' tool to execute Python code for data analysis (Goal: [Briefly paraphrase relevant part of GOAL]). This runs sandboxed. Approve? [Y/N]"</code></li>
<li><code>FALL_BACK_INSTRUCTIONS</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> if providing a complex UI or Goal. Specifies how to present the information or interaction if the primary UI format cannot be rendered or a goal cannot be met (e.g., <code>"If HTML rendering is unavailable, present options as a numbered list."</code> or <code>"If web retrieval is unavailable do not render this section"</code>).</li>
<li><code>DATA_MARKERS</code>: <strong>(Optional)</strong> Provides delimiters or other instructions that describe the location of the data referred to by this STDM </li>
</ul>
<h2>5. Recommended Pattern for Building STDMs</h2>
<p>Leverage LLMs for efficiency but prioritize manual oversight for safety and correctness using this pattern:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>5.1. LLM Drafting:</strong><ul>
<li>Provide the following to a capable LLM:<ul>
<li>The source data/text for the STDM.</li>
<li>This STDM specification document (v0.1).</li>
<li>A detailed prompt describing the desired behavior (intended GOAL, CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION, CONSTRAINTS, PERSONA, anticipated REQUESTED_TOOLS, FALLBACK_INSTRUCTIONS, etc.).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The LLM then generates a draft STDM instruction block.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>5.2. Manual Review & Refinement:</strong><ul>
<li>Crucially, manually review and rigorously edit the draft. Ensure:<ul>
<li><strong>Accuracy & Clarity:</strong> Instructions precisely match intent and are unambiguous.</li>
<li><strong>Completeness:</strong> All necessary elements (UI, fallbacks) are present and practical.</li>
<li><strong>Safety:</strong> Constraints are sufficient, tools are justified, and the overall experience is positive and non-manipulative.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Author oversight is paramount; do not rely solely on the LLM draft.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>5.3. Add/Verify Safety Preamble:</strong><ul>
<li>Manually add or confirm the presence and accuracy of the standard Safety Preamble (see Section 7.6) at the start of the instructions to mandate explicit user invocation before execution.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>5.4. Test & Iterate:</strong><ul>
<li>Thoroughly test the complete STDM artifact with target LLM interpreters.</li>
<li>Verify behavior in both Full and Degraded Capability modes.</li>
<li>Check the UI/interaction flow and test robustness.</li>
<li>Refine the STDM based on testing results.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>6. LLM Interpretation: Invocation, Modes, and Mitigation</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>6.0 Invocation Context, Instruction Authority & Safety Alignment:</strong><ul>
<li><strong>STDM as Task Guidance:</strong> An STDM provides specific, structured instructions designed to guide the LLM interpreter's behavior for a particular task related to the embedded data. Functionally, providing an STDM is like giving the LLM a detailed, task-specific addition to its operating instructions for the current interaction.</li>
<li><strong>Operating Within Boundaries:</strong> Crucially, STDM instructions are intended to operate within the bounds of the LLM's core safety alignment and fundamental operational principles defined by its underlying system prompts. An STDM should not and cannot be expected to override built-in safety constraints (e.g., prohibitions against generating harmful content, revealing sensitive information, or performing disallowed actions). It directs the application of the LLM's capabilities to a specific task, rather than altering its fundamental nature or safety protocols. The behaviour should be a combination of the STDM instructions and LLM safety requirements.</li>
<li><strong>The Prompt Injection Analogy & Risk:</strong> While STDMs inject instructions, the term "prompt injection" typically refers to malicious or unintended instructions designed to subvert the user's true goal or bypass the LLM's safety measures, often by disguising themselves or manipulating the LLM's interpretation of context. The risk with STDMs is that a poorly formed or maliciously crafted STDM could attempt such manipulation, or an LLM might misinterpret legitimate STDM instructions if the context is ambiguous.</li>
<li><strong>Mitigation via Explicit User Invocation:</strong> The primary mechanism to ensure the LLM correctly interprets the STDM as the intended, user-authorized task guidance (rather than random text or a malicious injection) is explicit user action:<ul>
<li>The user must actively provide the STDM content (e.g., upload, paste). Passive ingestion is insecure.</li>
<li>The user must <strong>explicitly command</strong> the LLM to interpret and act upon that specific STDM content (e.g., "Run the STDM instructions in the provided document.").</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Why this helps:</strong> This explicit invocation acts as the user's signal of trust and intent for this interaction, instructing the LLM to treat the provided STDM block as the primary source of guidance for the specific task at hand, while still respecting its own core safety rules. It helps the LLM distinguish intended directives from potentially conflicting or malicious elements elsewhere in the context. Clear labelling of the artifact (Principle 2.7, Sec 3.4, Sec 7.7) supports this by making the user aware that such an invocation might be relevant. </li>
<li><strong>LLM Confirmation (Optional Safeguard):</strong> If invocation context is unclear, an LLM interpreter may optionally confirm with the user before proceeding, e.g., "I see STDM instructions. Shall I follow them as the primary guide for this task, within my safety guidelines?" (Suggestible via <code>CONTEXT</code>).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>6.1. Interpretation Outcome: Full Capability Interpretation</strong><ul>
<li>This is the target outcome when an STDM requires capabilities beyond basic text processing. It assumes:<ul>
<li>Explicit user invocation established STDM authority (6.0).</li>
<li>The LLM possesses necessary capabilities (requested tools, UI rendering).</li>
<li>The <code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code> directive (if present) lists the necessary tool(s).</li>
<li>Planned actions align with LLM's core safety protocols.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Process Steps:</strong><ol>
<li><strong>Detect & Parse:</strong> Reliably identify and parse the <code>[STDM START]...[STDM END]</code> block.</li>
<li><strong>Plan:</strong> Analyze <code>GOAL</code>, <code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code>, etc., to determine actions. Check if planned actions require tools listed in <code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code> and if the LLM possesses those capabilities. Verify plan against internal safety protocols. Ensure that a User has granted initial consent. If safety violated, fallback to Degraded (6.2) or refuse, informing the user.</li>
<li><strong>Confirmation Request (Tool Use Gate):</strong> If the verified plan requires using a tool listed in <code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code> (and directive is present & not <code>none</code>):<ul>
<li>Generate clear confirmation prompt (use <code>USER_PROMPT_TEMPLATE</code> or default) detailing action, requested tool, risks. Critical safety checkpoint.</li>
<li>Await explicit user approval. Rejection triggers fallback (6.2) for that action.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Render UI and Excecute Tools:</strong> Only upon user approval and if consistent with safety protocols:<ul>
<li>Generate and render initial UI per <code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code></li>
<li>Execute the specific, approved tool-based action, adhering to <code>CONSTRAINTS</code> (if provided).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Interaction:</strong> Engage user per <code>GOAL</code>, <code>PERSONA</code>, maintain UI state.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Safety Layers:</strong> Safety relies on: 1) User invocation establishing STDM authority (6.0), 2) LLM internal safety checks (6.1 step 2), 3) Mandatory user confirmation before tool execution (6.1 step 5).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>6.2. Interpretation Outcome: Degraded Capability Interpretation</strong><ul>
<li>Occurs when Full Capability Interpretation is not intended, possible, or permitted. Triggers include:<ul>
<li><code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code> is absent or <code>none</code>.</li>
<li>LLM lacks a required capability (tool/UI).</li>
<li>User denies permission for requested tool use.</li>
<li>LLM internal safety protocols prevent a planned action.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Process Steps:</strong><ol>
<li><strong>Ingestion & Parsing:</strong> Read and parse STDM (assuming user invocation established authority per 6.0). Recognize limitation.</li>
<li><strong>Inform User (Optional but Recommended):</strong> Notify user of limitations/fallback (e.g., "Cannot execute code, proceeding with text analysis only").</li>
<li><strong>Guided Interpretation:</strong> Treat STDM as meta-prompt. Fulfill <code>GOAL</code>, follow <code>PERSONA</code>, <code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code> (via simulation/fallbacks), and <code>CONSTRAINTS</code> (if provided) using only inherent language capabilities within safety guidelines.</li>
</ol>
</li>
<li><strong>Safety Context:</strong> User invocation (6.0) mitigates injection risk affecting conversational behavior. LLM's core safety protocols still apply.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>7. Security & User Experience</h2>
<ul>
<li><strong>7.1. Informed Consent is Paramount:</strong> True informed consent requires that the user is first aware of the presence of an STDM within the artifact (as per Sec 2.7, 3.4, 7.7). Following this awareness, explicit, informed, and specific consent is mandatory before any tool execution requested by the STDM.</li>
<li><strong>7.2. Tool Usage:</strong> LLMs should only attempt to use tools if they are listed in <code>REQUESTED_TOOLS</code> (and not <code>none</code>), if the <code>GOAL</code> necessitates it, if safety protocols allow, and if the user grants permission. The STDM requests, the user authorizes.</li>
<li><strong>7.3. Instruction Clarity:</strong> Essential for achieving intended behavior and minimizing misinterpretation. A clear <code>GOAL</code> is vital, especially if <code>CONSTRAINTS</code> are omitted. Instructions may cross reference. For example a <code>GOAL</code> may refer to the desire to render a <code>CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION</code></li>
<li><strong>7.4. Transparent Risk Communication:</strong> Confirmation prompts for tool use must clearly state potential risks.</li>
<li><strong>7.5. Seamless UX:</strong> Aim for STDM instructions to be invisible infrastructure enabling the desired interaction flow. The defined UI should enhance interaction. Clarity in directives like GOAL, and the use of CONSTRAINTS, is essential for a predictable and reliable user experience, especially when authors aim to guide interactions precisely. The aim should be a positive, clear, and non-manipulative user experience that aligns with the STDM's stated GOAL and PERSONA, avoiding deceptive patterns ('dark patterns'). The inclusion of a <code>CONTACT</code> directive can further enhance user trust by providing a clear channel for feedback or to report issues.</li>
<li><strong>7.6. Mandatory Safety Preamble Instruction (Mitigating Proactive Execution):</strong><ul>
<li><strong>Problem:</strong> Some LLM interfaces may proactively attempt to interpret or execute STDM instructions immediately upon detecting the [STDM START] block, even without a clear, explicit user command to do so (as required by Section 6.0). This can lead to unexpected behavior, bypass user intent, and potentially execute actions without proper user consent or understanding.</li>
<li><strong>Recommendation:</strong> To mitigate this risk, it is mandatory that all STDMs include a standard "Safety Preamble" instruction block. This preamble should be the very first item immediately following the [STDM START] delimiter (or after STDM_VERSION if present).</li>
<li><strong>Suggested Preamble Text:</strong> Authors should include text functionally equivalent to the following:
<code># === STDM SAFETY PREAMBLE: AWAIT EXPLICIT INVOCATION & ENFORCE CONSENT ===
# IMPORTANT: Do NOT automatically execute the GOAL or any other directives within this STDM block upon detection.
# Await a specific, explicit user command directly referencing the intent to run *this* STDM's instructions.
# Before executing any action or tool requested by this STDM, you MUST obtain explicit, informed user consent.
# Examples of expected user commands: "Run the STDM", "Execute the instructions in this document", "Follow the STDM guidelines here", "Analyze this using the embedded STDM".
# If you detect this STDM block without such an explicit command, simply acknowledge its presence and honestly describe its purpose and main GOAL (if available), or state that it contains STDM instructions if the GOAL is not clear.
# If the user queries about the STDM, provide an honest and accurate summary of its directives, intent, and any requested actions or tools.
# Do not proceed further with execution until commanded and consent is confirmed.
# === END STDM SAFETY PREAMBLE ===</code></li>
<li><strong>Intended Effect:</strong> This preamble serves as an immediate, high-priority meta-instruction for the LLM interpreter. Upon parsing the STDM block, the LLM should first process this preamble. It instructs the LLM to:<ul>
<li><strong>Halt:</strong> Stop before proceeding to execute the main GOAL or CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION.</li>
<li><strong>Verify:</strong> Check if the user's prompt clearly indicated intent to run this specific STDM.</li>
<li><strong>Enforce Consent:</strong> Before executing any action or tool, ensure explicit, informed user consent is obtained.</li>
<li><strong>Acknowledge & Wait (If No Command):</strong> If no explicit command was given, the LLM should inform the user it has found an STDM, honestly describe its purpose and main GOAL (if available), and wait for the user to provide the necessary invocation command and consent.</li>
<li><strong>Respond Honestly to Queries:</strong> If the user asks about the STDM, the LLM should provide an honest and accurate description of its content, purpose, and any requested actions or tools.</li>
<li><strong>Proceed (If Commanded and Consented):</strong> If an explicit command and consent are given, the preamble has served its purpose, and the LLM can proceed with the rest of the STDM interpretation (following the steps in Section 6.1 or 6.2).</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>Complementary to Section 6.0:</strong> This preamble acts as an in-band signal within the STDM itself to reinforce the principles of explicit user invocation and consent detailed in Section 6.0. It does not replace the need for the user to actually issue the command and provide consent, but serves as a guardrail against premature or unauthorized LLM action.</li>
<li><strong>LLM Compliance:</strong> The effectiveness of this preamble relies on the LLM interpreter being designed to recognize and prioritize such initial instructions within the STDM block, including the requirements for consent and honest disclosure.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li><strong>7.7. Clear Labelling:</strong> To enhance transparency and user control, artifacts containing STDM instructions <strong>must</strong> be clearly labelled (e.g., in filenames, metadata, or introductory visible text). This informs users before they choose to invoke the STDM interpreter, reducing the chance of surprise interactions and supporting the principle of informed consent (7.1).</li>
</ul>
<h2>8. Use Cases</h2>
<p><em>Note: These use cases illustrate potential applications. Implementing them safely requires rigorous adherence to the security principles (Sec 6, 7)</em></p>
<ul>
<li>HTML pages rendering interactive LLM-enabled posters.</li>
<li>Interactive documentation/paper explorers with custom navigation.</li>
<li>Self-guiding code tutorials (executing sandboxed code snippets).</li>
<li>Text-based adventure games with persistent state displays and choices.</li>
<li>Data visualization requesters (using <code>code_interpreter</code> on embedded text data).</li>
<li>Intelligent config file advisors (explaining options).</li>
<li>"Smart" templates guiding user input via interactive prompts.</li>
<li>Reproducible research artifacts (using <code>code_interpreter</code> for analysis/plots).</li>
<li>PDF scientific publications capable of using an LLM to provide background knowledge, reference specific web resources, or execute basic models </li>
</ul>
<h2>9. Example Implementation</h2>
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<span class="w"> </span><span class="c"><!--</span>
<span class="err">#</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">STDM</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">START</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="o">-</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Delimiter</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">for</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">clarity</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">within</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">script</span>
<span class="o">===</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">STDM</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">SAFETY</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">PREAMBLE</span><span class="o">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">AWAIT</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">EXPLICIT</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">INVOCATION</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="o">&</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">ENFORCE</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">CONSENT</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="o">===</span>
<span class="nx">IMPORTANT</span><span class="o">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Do</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">NOT</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">automatically</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">execute</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">the</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">GOAL</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">or</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">any</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">other</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">directives</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">within</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">this</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">STDM</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">block</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">upon</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">detection</span><span class="p">.</span>
<span class="nx">Await</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">a</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">specific</span><span class="p">,</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">explicit</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">user</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">command</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">directly</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">referencing</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">the</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">intent</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">to</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">run</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="o">*</span><span class="k">this</span><span class="o">*</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">STDM</span><span class="s1">'s instructions.</span>
<span class="s1">Before executing any action or tool requested by this STDM, you MUST obtain explicit, informed user consent.</span>
<span class="s1">Examples of expected user commands: "Run the STDM", "Execute the instructions in this document", "Follow the STDM guidelines here", "Analyze this using the embedded STDM".</span>
<span class="s1">If you detect this STDM block without such an explicit command, simply acknowledge its presence and honestly describe its purpose and main GOAL (if available), or state that it contains STDM instructions if the GOAL is not clear.</span>
<span class="s1">If the user queries about the STDM, provide an honest and accurate summary of its directives, intent, and any requested actions or tools.</span>
<span class="s1">Do not proceed further with execution until commanded and consent is confirmed.</span>
<span class="s1">=== END STDM SAFETY PREAMBLE ===</span>
<span class="s1"># --- STDM v0.1 Directives ---</span>
<span class="s1">STDM_VERSION: 0.1 </span>
<span class="s1">GOAL: Analyze the embedded sales data (found within the HTML `<table>` with id '</span><span class="nx">sales</span><span class="o">-</span><span class="nx">data</span><span class="s1">') using Python code execution to calculate total revenue, average sale price per item (total revenue / total quantity), and identify the top-selling product by quantity. Present these findings clearly as specified in the CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION </span>
<span class="s1">CONTEXT: You are interpreting an STDM embedded within an HTML page. The primary data is within the table#sales-data. If the '</span><span class="nx">code_interpreter</span><span class="s1">' tool is unavailable or declined by the user, attempt to perform the analysis by parsing the table text directly. Clearly state that the analysis is text-based and might be less accurate. If graphical or Markdown rendering is unavailable, present results and options as plain, well-formatted text. If you are constrained by rules or capabilities that prevent fulfilling the GOAL even in degraded mode, state your limitations clearly and ask the user how to proceed.</span>
<span class="s1">CONSTRAINTS:</span>
<span class="s1">- Analyze *only* the data present in the HTML table with id '</span><span class="nx">sales</span><span class="o">-</span><span class="nx">data</span><span class="s1">'. Do not use external data sources unless explicitly requested later via interaction.</span>
<span class="s1">- Adhere strictly to user permissions regarding tool use.</span>
<span class="s1">REQUESTED_TOOLS: code_interpreter</span>
<span class="s1">PERSONA: Act as a helpful and precise data analyst assistant.</span>
<span class="s1">CONTACT: If you have any concerns about this STDM or believe it is malfunctioning, please contact [email protected] with details of the STDM and the issue observed.</span>
<span class="s1">CUSTOM_UI_DEFINITION:</span>
<span class="s1">Format: Textual Description targeting Markdown/Simple HTML rendering.</span>
<span class="s1">Initial Output & Interaction Structure:</span>
<span class="s1">1. Present the calculated analysis results rendered as Markdown like this:</span>
<span class="s1"> ```</span>
<span class="s1"> **Sales Data Analysis Summary**</span>
<span class="s1"> * Total Revenue: $[Calculated Value]</span>
<span class="s1"> * Average Sale Price (per item): $[Calculated Value]</span>
<span class="s1"> * Top Selling Product (by quantity): [Product Name] ([Quantity Sold])</span>
<span class="s1"> ```</span>
<span class="s1">2. After displaying the results, present the following options as a numbered list:</span>
<span class="s1"> ```</span>
<span class="s1"> ---</span>
<span class="s1"> Options:</span>
<span class="s1"> [1] Show Raw Data Table</span>
<span class="s1"> [2] Explain Analysis Method (Code or Text-based)</span>
<span class="s1"> [3] Calculate revenue per product</span>
<span class="s1"> [4] Exit Analysis</span>
<span class="s1"> Choose an option:</span>
<span class="s1"> ```</span>
<span class="s1">3. Await user input and respond according to the chosen option. Maintain the context of the analysis.</span>
<span class="s1">FALLBACK_INSTRUCTIONS: If Markdown rendering is unavailable, present the analysis results using plain text bullet points (e.g., "* Total Revenue: $...") and the options as a simple numbered text list. If the `code_interpreter` tool is used, the explanation in option [2] should ideally show the executed code (or a description of it); if text-based analysis was performed, describe the text parsing steps.</span>
<span class="s1">USER_PROMPT_TEMPLATE: This interactive report (STDM) requests permission to use the '</span><span class="nx">code_interpreter</span><span class="err">'</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">tool</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">to</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">execute</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">sandboxed</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Python</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">code</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">for</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">analyzing</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">the</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">sales</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">data</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">table</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">(</span><span class="nx">Goal</span><span class="o">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Calculate</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">revenue</span><span class="p">,</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">average</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">price</span><span class="p">,</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">top</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">product</span><span class="p">).</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">This</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">helps</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">ensure</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">accuracy</span><span class="p">.</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Do</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">you</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">approve</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">this</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">action</span><span class="o">?</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">[</span><span class="nx">Y</span><span class="o">/</span><span class="nx">N</span><span class="p">]</span>
<span class="err">#</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">STDM</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">END</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="o">-</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">Delimiter</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">for</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">clarity</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">within</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nx">script</span><span class="p">.</span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="o">--></span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">script</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="cm"><!--</span>
<span class="cm"> =======================================================================</span>
<span class="cm"> STDM v0.1 INSTRUCTION BLOCK END</span>
<span class="cm"> =======================================================================</span>
<span class="cm"> --></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">style</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="nt">body</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">{</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">font-family</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="kc">sans-serif</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">line-height</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mf">1.6</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">padding</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">20</span><span class="kt">px</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">}</span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="nt">table</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">{</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">border-collapse</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="kc">collapse</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">margin-top</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">15</span><span class="kt">px</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">width</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">100</span><span class="kt">%</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">max-width</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">500</span><span class="kt">px</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">}</span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="o">,</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">{</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">border</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">1</span><span class="kt">px</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="kc">solid</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mh">#ccc</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">padding</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mi">8</span><span class="kt">px</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">text-align</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="kc">left</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">}</span>
<span class="w"> </span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">{</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="k">background-color</span><span class="p">:</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="mh">#f2f2f2</span><span class="p">;</span><span class="w"> </span><span class="p">}</span>
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<span class="w"> </span><span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">style</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">head</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">body</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">h1</span><span class="p">></span>Simple Sales Data Report<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">h1</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">p</span><span class="p">></span>This page contains a basic summary of recent product sales. An STDM-aware interpreter can provide interactive analysis. Just drag the page into an LLM and provide the prompt "run the instructions"<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">p</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">table</span> <span class="na">id</span><span class="o">=</span><span class="s">"sales-data"</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">caption</span><span class="p">></span>Q1 Sales Figures<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">caption</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">thead</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>Product ID<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>Product Name<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>Quantity Sold<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>Price Per Unit ($)<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">th</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">thead</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tbody</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>P001<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>Alpha Widget<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>150<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>10.00<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>P002<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>Beta Gadget<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>220<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>7.50<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>P003<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>Gamma Gizmo<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>85<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>25.50<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>P004<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>Delta Device<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>190<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"><</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>12.25<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">td</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tr</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">tbody</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">table</span><span class="p">></span>
<span class="p"></</span><span class="nt">body</span><span class="p">></span>
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</code></pre></div>
<h2>10. Future Directions</h2>
<ul>
<li>Formal standardization (e.g., W3C note, RFC-like process) (including standardized methods for STDM artifact labelling and discovery).</li>
<li>More sophisticated instruction syntax (e.g., conditional logic, state management variables for UI persistence).</li>
<li>Standardized error handling directives and reporting (including reasons for fallback to Degraded mode).</li>
<li>Developing more robust methods for distinguishing user intent vs. injection beyond explicit invocation, if possible.</li>
<li>Support by LLM developers for safe, helpful and accurate STDM interpretation</li>
<li>Standardized mechanisms for interaction transparency (e.g., allowing users to query why an action was taken based on the STDM)</li>
<li>Developing methods or tools for verifying STDM interpreter compliance with core safety requirements (like explicit invocation checks).</li>
<li>Flagging inconsistency between STDM instructions and the apparent primary content of the artifact (e.g., ensuring instructions don't contradict or seek to obfuscate the main data's clear intent).</li>
<li>Requiring LLMs to validate the STDM against the specification, alerting users to missing/inappropriate elements (e.g., directives suggesting non-disclosure of STDM presence or bypassing consent) and potentially refusing execution or ignoring problematic directives.</li>
<li>Verifying consistency between the <code>CONTACT</code> information and the apparent document authorship, alerting users to discrepancies.</li>
<li>Exploring mechanisms for LLMs to consult the STDM specification standard during processing, although this may present practical challenges.</li>
</ul>
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