diff --git a/prompts/default.md b/prompts/default.md
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--- a/prompts/default.md
+++ b/prompts/default.md
@@ -2,17 +2,7 @@ Please provide a concise summary of the following transcript.
 Focus on the main topics, key talking points, and any action items or decisions mentioned.
 Keep the summary short, clear, and well-structured.
 
-Extract the action items and list them as markdown-style checkbox items, like this:
-
-```
-Action items:
-- [ ] Item one
-- [ ] Item two
-- [ ] Item three
-- [ ] ...
-```
-
-If there are no action items or TODOs mentioned, ommit the "action items" section.
+Extract the action items and list them as markdown checklist items in a "TODO:" section, prefixing each action item with "- [ ]". If there are no action items or TODOs mentioned, ommit the "action items" section.
 
 Transcript:
 {transcript}