diff --git a/src/claude/claude.controller.ts b/src/claude/claude.controller.ts
index 99aff7f..c636d23 100644
--- a/src/claude/claude.controller.ts
+++ b/src/claude/claude.controller.ts
@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@ export class ClaudeController {
 Do not respond with anything other than the text that should be returned to the user.
 The meeting transcript follows the line separating these instructions which is a line of = symbols.
 Return a two paragraph or less summary, bullet points of the topics, and bullet points of any action items.
-Your response should be in markdown format.
+Your response MUST be in markdown format.
+Lists should be formatted with '- ' for bullet points.
 
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