How to Test a Persona

After creating a Persona, test it to ensure it behaves as expected in conversations.

  1. Navigate to the Personas main page and select the Persona you want to test.

    Screenshot of the Personas main page
  2. Click the green Play button on the Persona’s profile to start a session, a conversation window will open.

    Screenshot of the Run button

  3. Interact with the Persona in the conversation window:

    Screenshot of the conversation window
    1. Enter sample inputs (e.g., greetings, questions, or commands) to simulate user interactions.

    2. Observe the Persona’s responses to verify they align with its Role, Character, and Identity How to Create a Persona for details.

    3. Check specific behaviors, such as:

      • Correct greeting or introduction based on the Persona Name and Identity.

      • Appropriate tone and style matching the selected Character.

      • Accurate responses reflecting the responsibilities defined by the Role.

    4. Note any unexpected behaviors (e.g., incorrect responses, errors, or off-tone interactions) for further adjustments.

  4. End the conversation by closing the window or stopping the session, if applicable.

    Ensure you test a variety of inputs to evaluate the Persona’s performance across different scenarios. Refer to How to Create a Persona to confirm the expected behavior based on the selected Role, Character, and Identity.

Next Steps.

Based on the test results: