update

backend/app/gpt_service.py

@@ -423,6 +423,18 @@ def generate_linkedin_sequence(
             plan_extra += (
                 "\nThe first LinkedIn touch in this list is always a connection request before any follow-up DMs.\n"
             )
+        output_blocks = "\n\n".join(
+            [f"Message {i}\n[text for message {i}]" for i in range(1, num_messages + 1)]
+        )
+        if li_actions:
+            system_prompt = (
+                "🔒 CAMPAIGN SEQUENCE (AUTHORITATIVE — OVERRIDES ANY FIXED '3 MESSAGE' OR OTHER COUNT IN THE PROMPT BELOW)\n"
+                f"You MUST output exactly {num_messages} labeled sections: Message 1 through Message {num_messages}.\n"
+                "Do not output Message "
+                + str(num_messages + 1)
+                + " or higher. Do not invent extra LinkedIn touches.\n\n"
+                + system_prompt
+            )
         user_prompt = f"""Generate a complete LinkedIn outreach sequence for this contact.
 
 Contact Information:
@@ -434,20 +446,12 @@ Contact Information:
 - Industry: {industry if industry else 'Not specified'}
 - Location: {location if location else 'Not specified'}
 
-Generate all {num_messages} messages following the rules in the system prompt.
+Generate exactly {num_messages} messages (no more, no fewer) following the rules in the system prompt.
 {plan_extra}
 CRITICAL: Write for LinkedIn DMs or connection notes — short, plain, professional. No email-style subjects.
 
-Output format (strict):
-Message 1
-[text]
-
-Message 2
-[text]
-
-Message 3
-[text]
-(add Message 4, Message 5 if the prompt specifies more than 3)
+Output format (strict) — use exactly these {num_messages} labeled blocks and nothing beyond:
+{output_blocks}
 
 Use the contact's real first name where a greeting is appropriate. Do not use placeholder tokens like {{{{first_name}}}} in the final output."""
 
@@ -507,8 +511,12 @@ Use the contact's real first name where a greeting is appropriate. Do not use pl
             )
             messages.append({"email_number": 1, "subject": "", "body": chunk})
 
+        # Keep only the first N parsed messages when the model returns extras (campaign plan is authoritative).
+        if len(messages) > num_messages:
+            messages = messages[:num_messages]
+
         out = []
-        for m in messages:
+        for idx, m in enumerate(messages, start=1):
             out.append(
                 {
                     "first_name": first_name or "",
@@ -517,7 +525,7 @@ Use the contact's real first name where a greeting is appropriate. Do not use pl
                     "company": company or "",
                     "title": title or "",
                     "product": product_name,
-                    "email_number": m["email_number"],
+                    "email_number": idx,
                     "subject": "",
                     "email_content": m["body"] or "",
                 }

frontend/src/components/campaigns/CreateCampaignWizard.jsx

@@ -84,6 +84,7 @@ function buildCampaignSequenceAppendix(steps) {
     lines.push(
         '',
         'LinkedIn: the first LinkedIn message in your output must be the connection request whenever the sequence includes a connection step before DMs.',
+        'Write exactly one labeled LinkedIn message (Message i) per LinkedIn action listed above — same count and order; do not add extra LinkedIn messages beyond those actions.',
         'Keep narrative continuity with Gmail touches in the same campaign week where relevant.'
     );
     return lines.join('\n');
@@ -567,7 +568,7 @@ export default function CreateCampaignWizard({
                 if (!cur) {
                     cur =
                         LINKEDIN_DEFAULT_TEMPLATES[p.name] ||
-                        `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nGenerate a 3-message LinkedIn sequence for ${p.name}.\nLabel: Message 1, Message 2, Message 3.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}. Sender: Anna.`;
+                        `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nYou write LinkedIn connection notes and DMs for ${p.name}. Sender: Anna.\nMatch the Message count in the generation request exactly.`;
                 }
                 if (!cur || cur.includes(WIZARD_SEQUENCE_TAG)) return;
                 next[p.name] = `${cur}\n\n${appendix}`;

frontend/src/components/prompts/PromptEditor.jsx

@@ -802,33 +802,33 @@ Sender first name is always Anna. Never use the prospect as the sender.
 No fake LinkedIn "I saw your post" personalization. Use only provided fields.
 Tone: calm, peer-to-peer, non-salesy, no emojis, no em dashes.
 
-Output format (strict) — 3 messages:
-Message 1
-[connection note or first DM: ≤300 characters if connection note; otherwise short paragraph]
+When the user message specifies how many labeled blocks (Message 1 … Message N) to write, follow that N exactly — it mirrors the campaign sequence (connection note vs DM). If no count is given, default to 3 messages.
 
-Message 2
-[follow-up DM, new angle]
-
-Message 3
-[light check-in, one question]
+Each labeled block:
+Message i
+[body text]
 
 Use variables in your reasoning: {{first_name}}, {{company}}, {{sender_name}} but output final text with real first name filled in.`,
 
     'Sales Order Processing': `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT
 You write concise LinkedIn DMs for order-ops / AR professionals. Sender: Anna. Plain language, operational focus, one question per message. No hype.
-Output Message 1, 2, 3 as labeled blocks.`,
+Use the exact number of labeled Message blocks requested in the user prompt (campaign sequence).`,
 
     'Document Management': `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT
-Short LinkedIn sequence (3 messages) for document / records leaders. Calm, practical, non-marketing. Sender Anna. Use Message 1/2/3 format.`,
+Short LinkedIn touches for document / records leaders. Calm, practical, non-marketing. Sender Anna.
+Match the count and order of Message 1…N from the user prompt; do not add extra messages.`,
 
     'Invoice Processing': `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT
-3-step LinkedIn outreach for invoice / AP operations. Under 120 words per message. Message 1, 2, 3 format. Anna as sender.`,
+LinkedIn outreach for invoice / AP operations. Under ~120 words per touch unless it is a connection note (keep those shorter).
+Follow the user prompt's Message count exactly. Anna as sender.`,
 
     'Expense Management': `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT
-LinkedIn DMs for finance teams about expense workflows. 3 messages, professional, no buzzwords. Message 1, 2, 3.`,
+LinkedIn DMs for finance teams about expense workflows. Professional, no buzzwords.
+Write exactly as many labeled Message sections as the user prompt specifies.`,
 
     'Procurement Automation': `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT
-Procurement-focused LinkedIn sequence in 3 messages. Practical questions only. Label Message 1, 2, 3.`,
+Procurement-focused LinkedIn touches. Practical questions only.
+Use only the Message 1…N blocks requested in the user prompt; same count as the campaign sequence.`,
 };
 
 const PromptEditor = forwardRef(function PromptEditor(
@@ -866,7 +866,7 @@ const PromptEditor = forwardRef(function PromptEditor(
                 const emailDefault = DEFAULT_TEMPLATES[product.name];
                 const liDefault = LINKEDIN_DEFAULT_TEMPLATES[product.name];
                 const emailFallback = `Subject: {{first_name}}, let's talk about ${product.name}\n\nHi {{first_name}},\n\nI wanted to reach out about how ${product.name} could benefit {{company}}.\n\n[Your personalized message here]\n\nBest,\n{{sender_name}}`;
-                const liFallback = `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nGenerate a 3-message LinkedIn sequence for ${product.name}.\nLabel: Message 1, Message 2, Message 3.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}. Sender: Anna.`;
+                const liFallback = `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nYou write LinkedIn connection notes and DMs for ${product.name}. Sender: Anna.\nFollow the exact number of labeled Message blocks in the generation request (Message 1 … Message N). Do not add extra messages.`;
                 const email = savedEmail || emailDefault || emailFallback;
                 if (includeLinkedinInCampaign) {
                     const li = savedLi || liDefault || liFallback;
@@ -889,7 +889,7 @@ const PromptEditor = forwardRef(function PromptEditor(
             } else if (defaultTemplate) {
                 newPrompts[product.name] = defaultTemplate;
             } else if (variant === 'linkedin') {
-                newPrompts[product.name] = `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nGenerate a 3-message LinkedIn sequence for ${product.name}.\nLabel: Message 1, Message 2, Message 3.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}. Sender: Anna.`;
+                newPrompts[product.name] = `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nYou write LinkedIn connection notes and DMs for ${product.name}. Sender: Anna.\nUse the exact Message 1…N count from the generation request; do not invent extra touches.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}.`;
             } else {
                 newPrompts[product.name] = `Subject: {{first_name}}, let's talk about ${product.name}\n\nHi {{first_name}},\n\nI wanted to reach out about how ${product.name} could benefit {{company}}.\n\n[Your personalized message here]\n\nBest,\n{{sender_name}}`;
             }
@@ -960,7 +960,7 @@ const PromptEditor = forwardRef(function PromptEditor(
             if (includeLinkedinInCampaign) {
                 const liDefault =
                     LINKEDIN_DEFAULT_TEMPLATES[productName] ||
-                    `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nGenerate a 3-message LinkedIn sequence for ${productName}.\nLabel: Message 1, Message 2, Message 3.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}. Sender: Anna.`;
+                    `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nYou write LinkedIn connection notes and DMs for ${productName}. Sender: Anna.\nMatch the Message count in the generation request exactly.`;
                 handlePromptChange(
                     productName,
                     `${emailDefault}${CAMPAIGN_COMBINED_PROMPT_SPLIT}${liDefault}`
@@ -974,7 +974,7 @@ const PromptEditor = forwardRef(function PromptEditor(
         const defaultTemplate =
             library[productName] ||
             (variant === 'linkedin'
-                ? `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nGenerate a 3-message LinkedIn sequence for ${productName}.\nLabel: Message 1, Message 2, Message 3.\nUse {{first_name}}, {{company}}. Sender: Anna.`
+                ? `🔒 LINKEDIN SYSTEM PROMPT\n\nYou write LinkedIn connection notes and DMs for ${productName}. Sender: Anna.\nMatch the Message count in the generation request exactly.`
                 : `Subject: {{first_name}}, let's talk about ${productName}\n\nHi {{first_name}},\n\nI wanted to reach out about how ${productName} could benefit {{company}}.\n\n[Your personalized message here]\n\nBest,\n{{sender_name}}`);
         handlePromptChange(productName, defaultTemplate);
     };