# Recipes

> Reuse a prompt to rewrite any past recap in a new format.

Source: https://groupthink.com/docs/recipes/
Last updated: 2026-09-16

Recipes are reusable AI prompt templates that you can apply to any past meeting recap. Use them to regenerate notes in a specific format, like an executive summary, action-items-only view, or a sales-call structure, without re-running the meeting.

## Built-In vs Custom Recipes

Groupthink ships with a set of built-in (system) recipes that every workspace can use. You can also create custom recipes scoped to your workspace. Custom recipes are editable; built-in recipes are read-only.

## Apply a Recipe to a Recap

You can apply a recipe to any meeting recap if you are an editor on the agenda.

1. Open the meeting recap page
2. Click **Apply Recipe** in the recap header
3. Pick a recipe from the dropdown
4. The recap regenerates inline and a success toast confirms the change

The Apply Recipe button does not appear for viewers, only for editors.

## Manage Custom Recipes

Custom recipes are managed at the workspace level. Anyone with workspace settings access can create, edit, or delete them.

1. Open **Organization Settings**
2. Switch to the **Recipes** tab
3. To create a new recipe, click **New recipe** and fill in the name and prompt inline
4. To edit a custom recipe, click into the row and update the fields
5. To delete a custom recipe, click the delete icon on the row

All edits happen inline on the list. There is no separate modal or page.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Does applying a recipe overwrite the original recap?**
Applying a recipe regenerates the recap in the new format. If you want to keep multiple versions side by side, copy the output before applying a different recipe.

**Why don't I see the Apply Recipe button?**
The button is only visible to editors on the agenda. Viewers see the recap but cannot apply a recipe.

**Can I share a recipe with my whole workspace?**
Yes. Custom recipes are workspace-scoped by default, so anyone in your workspace can apply them to their recaps. Built-in recipes are available to all workspaces.

**Can I edit a built-in recipe?**
No. Built-in recipes are read-only. If you want a variation, create a new custom recipe with your own prompt.

## Related

- [Note Templates](/docs/note_templates), which restructure how new recaps are generated
- [Meeting Notes](/docs/automatic_notes), the source content recipes operate on