Random Keyword Selection in Prompts

Hi,

I'd like to propose a simple syntax addition to support random keyword selection directly within the in-site generator. This would be especially useful for creative exploration and prompt variability.

Feature Overview

The idea is to allow users to define a list of possible keywords or phrases, from which one is randomly selected each time the prompt is submitted. The list would be written directly in the prompt, using a clear and intuitive syntax.

For example:

"woman with {black|blonde|ginger} hair, wearing {dress|shirt and pants}"

Why use { | } for this syntax?

• Square brackets [ ] are already used for keyword weighting.

• Commas , are commonly used to separate prompt elements.

• Using { | } makes it easy to support multi-word options that may contain commas or spaces: "woman {dancing, hands up|standing, hand on hip}"

Optional: Support for empty entries

It would also be useful to include a way to specify optional elements with a chance of being omitted.

For example: "woman {with sunglasses|-} standing at the beach"

This can generate either:

• "woman with sunglasses standing at the beach"

• "woman standing at the beach"

The dash (-) would act as a clear and minimal indicator of an empty or "null" choice.

Bonus: Controlling item probability

By repeating an item (or the empty -) in the list, users could control the frequency of appearance. For instance:

"woman with {sunglasses|-|-}"

Here, there's a 1-in-3 chance of sunglasses being included.

Thanks for considering this! I believe it could greatly enhance the creative potential of the prompt system with minimal overhead.