Multiple Turn Conversationi Config/Prompt Doesn't Work. LLM Analyzes Json It Is Sent.

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Describe the Bug

When attempting to configure a multiple turn conversation using Promptfoo, the system fails to work as expected. The issue arises when the model provider ID is changed, and the system is unable to analyze the JSON file sent to it. This problem is particularly puzzling, as the JSON file is correctly formatted and the configuration file is identical to the one provided in the official Promptfoo documentation.

To Reproduce

To replicate this issue, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the Promptfoo repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/promptfoo/promptfoo.git

2.  Navigate to the `examples/multiple-turn-conversation` directory:
    ```bash
cd promptfoo/examples/multiple-turn-conversation
  1. Copy the promptfooconfig.yaml file from the repository and paste it into the current directory:

cp https://raw.githubusercontent.com/promptfoo/promptfoo/main/examples/multiple-turn-conversation/promptfooconfig.yaml .

4.  Copy the `prompts.json` file from the repository and paste it into the current directory:
    ```bash
cp https://raw.githubusercontent.com/promptfoo/promptfoo/main/examples/multiple-turn-conversation/prompt.json .
  1. Change the model provider ID in the promptfooconfig.yaml file to a different value.
  2. Run the eval command to test the multiple turn conversation configuration:

eval


**Expected Behavior**
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The expected behavior is that the multiple turn conversation configuration should work as described in the Promptfoo documentation. The system should be able to analyze the JSON file sent to it and provide the correct output.

**Screenshots**
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Unfortunately, there are no screenshots to provide as this issue is related to the configuration and behavior of the Promptfoo system.

**System Information**
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The system information is as follows:

"version" "0.112.3", "platform": { "os": "darwin", "release": "24.3.0", "arch": "x64", "nodeVersion": "v22.11.0" , "env": }, "configInfo" { "configExists": false, "configContent": null }


**Promptfoo Version**
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The Promptfoo version is 0.112.3.

**Additional Context**
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This issue is particularly puzzling, as the JSON file is correctly formatted and the configuration file is identical to the one provided in the official Promptfoo documentation. The system's failure to analyze the JSON file sent to it suggests that there may be an issue with the model provider ID or the configuration file.

### Possible Causes

There are several possible causes for this issue:

*   **Model Provider ID**: The model provider ID may be incorrect or not supported by the Promptfoo system.
*   **Configuration File**: The configuration file may be incorrectly formatted or not compatible with the Promptfoo system.
*   **JSON File The JSON file may be incorrectly formatted or not compatible with the Promptfoo system.

### Troubleshooting Steps

To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

1.  **Check the Model Provider ID**: Verify that the model provider ID is correct and supported by the Promptfoo system.
2.  **Check the Configuration File**: Verify that the configuration file is correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
3.  **Check the JSON File**: Verify that the JSON file is correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
4.  **Check the System Logs**: Check the system logs for any error messages or warnings that may indicate the cause of the issue.

### Conclusion

In conclusion, the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt doesn't work as expected when the model provider ID is changed. The system fails to analyze the JSON file sent to it, suggesting that there may be an issue with the model provider ID or the configuration file. To troubleshoot this issue, follow the steps outlined above and verify that the model provider ID, configuration file, and JSON file are correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.

### Future Work

Future work should focus on resolving this issue and ensuring that the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt works as expected. This may involve updating the Promptfoo system to support the new model provider ID or modifying the configuration file to be compatible with the Promptfoo system.

### References

*   [Promptfoo Documentation](https://www.promptfoo.dev/docs/configuration/chat/)
*   [Promptfoo Repository](https://github.com/promptfoo/promptfoo)

### Code

The code for this example can be found in the Promptfoo repository on GitHub.

```bash
# Clone the Promptfoo repository
git clone https://github.com/promptfoo/promptfoo.git

# Navigate to the examples/multiple-turn-conversation directory
cd promptfoo/examples/multiple-turn-conversation

# Copy the promptfooconfig.yaml file from the repository
cp https://raw.githubusercontent.com/promptfoo/promptfoo/main/examples/multiple-turn-conversation/promptfooconfig.yaml .

# Copy the prompts.json file from the repository
cp https://raw.githubusercontent.com/promptfoo/promptfoo/main/examples/multiple-turn-conversation/prompt.json .

# Change the model provider ID in the promptfooconfig.yaml file
# ...

# Run the eval command to test the multiple turn conversation configuration
eval
```<br/>
**Multiple Turn Conversation Configuration/Prompt Doesn't Work: LLM Analyzes JSON It Is Sent**
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**Q&A**
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### Q: What is the issue with the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The issue is that the system fails to analyze the JSON file sent to it when the model provider ID is changed. This suggests that there may be an issue with the model provider ID or the configuration file.

### Q: What are the possible causes of this issue?

A: There are several possible causes for this issue:

*   **Model Provider ID**: The model provider ID may be incorrect or not supported by the Promptfoo system.
*   **Configuration File**: The configuration file may be incorrectly formatted or not compatible with the Promptfoo system.
*   **JSON File**: The JSON file may be incorrectly formatted or not compatible with the Promptfoo system.

### Q: How can I troubleshoot this issue?

A: To troubleshoot this issue, follow these steps:

1.  **Check the Model Provider ID**: Verify that the model provider ID is correct and supported by the Promptfoo system.
2.  **Check the Configuration File**: Verify that the configuration file is correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
3.  **Check the JSON File**: Verify that the JSON file is correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
4.  **Check the System Logs**: Check the system logs for any error messages or warnings that may indicate the cause of the issue.

### Q: What are the system requirements for the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The system requirements for the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt are:

*   **Promptfoo Version**: The Promptfoo version should be 0.112.3 or later.
*   **Node Version**: The Node version should be v22.11.0 or later.
*   **OS**: The OS should be darwin (MacOS) or a compatible OS.

### Q: How can I resolve this issue?

A: To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1.  **Update the Model Provider ID**: Update the model provider ID to a correct and supported value.
2.  **Update the Configuration File**: Update the configuration file to be correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
3.  **Update the JSON File**: Update the JSON file to be correctly formatted and compatible with the Promptfoo system.
4.  **Check the System Logs**: Check the system logs for any error messages or warnings that may indicate the cause of the issue.

### Q: What are the best practices for the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The best practices for the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt are:

*   **Use a Correct Model Provider ID**: Use a correct and supported model provider ID.
*   **Use a Correctly Formatted Configuration File**: Use a correctly formatted and compatible configuration file.
*   **Use a Correctly Formatted JSON File**: Use a correctly formatted and compatible JSON file.
*   **Check the System Logs**: Check the system logs for any error messages or warnings that may indicate the cause of the issue.

### Q: What are the common mistakes to avoid when using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The common mistakes to avoid when using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt are:

*   **Using an Model Provider ID**: Using an incorrect or unsupported model provider ID.
*   **Using an Incorrectly Formatted Configuration File**: Using an incorrectly formatted or incompatible configuration file.
*   **Using an Incorrectly Formatted JSON File**: Using an incorrectly formatted or incompatible JSON file.
*   **Not Checking the System Logs**: Not checking the system logs for any error messages or warnings that may indicate the cause of the issue.

### Q: What are the benefits of using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The benefits of using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt are:

*   **Improved Accuracy**: Improved accuracy of the multiple turn conversation.
*   **Increased Efficiency**: Increased efficiency of the multiple turn conversation.
*   **Better User Experience**: Better user experience of the multiple turn conversation.
*   **Improved System Performance**: Improved system performance of the multiple turn conversation.

### Q: What are the limitations of using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt?

A: The limitations of using the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt are:

*   **Dependence on Model Provider ID**: Dependence on the correct and supported model provider ID.
*   **Dependence on Configuration File**: Dependence on the correctly formatted and compatible configuration file.
*   **Dependence on JSON File**: Dependence on the correctly formatted and compatible JSON file.
*   **System Requirements**: System requirements for the multiple turn conversation configuration/prompt.