AI prompts templates
Prompts to paste into ChatGPT, Claude or Apple Intelligence: writing, analysis, coding, learning, planning and more. 189 free templates. Open one to fill in the blanks and copy it.
Writing help
Draft, edit and rewrite.
- Improve this text Snippet General edit. Improve the following text. Keep my meaning and voice, fix grammar, cut filler and make it clearer. Show the…
- Make it shorter Snippet Cut to the core. Rewrite this in about 50 words without losing the key points: [Copied text]
- Make it friendlier Snippet Warmer tone. Rewrite this to sound warm and friendly while staying professional: [Copied text]
- Make it more formal Snippet Formal tone. Rewrite this in a formal, polite tone suitable for [Audience]: [Copied text]
- Write an email Snippet Draft from bullets. Write a friendly email to [Recipient] about [Topic]. Points to cover: - Keep it under 150 words.
- Reply to this email Snippet Drafts a reply. Draft a reply to the email below. I want to [Goal]. Keep it short and friendly. [Copied text]
- Fix grammar only Snippet Minimal changes. Correct only the spelling, grammar and punctuation in this text. Do not change the wording otherwise:…
- Headline options Snippet Ten headlines. Write 10 headline options for an article about [Topic] aimed at [Audience]. Vary the style: questions,…
- Blog post outline Snippet Outline first. Create a detailed outline for a blog post titled [Title] for [Audience]. Include an intro hook, 5 sections…
- Write in my style Snippet Imitate a sample. Here is a sample of my writing: [Sample] Using the same style, voice and sentence length, write [What].
- Explain like I am five Snippet Simplify. Explain [Topic] in simple words a curious ten-year-old would understand. Use one everyday example.
- Summarise Snippet Key points. Summarise the text below in 5 bullet points, then give a one-sentence takeaway: [Copied text]
- Social post from article Snippet Repurpose. Turn this article into a LinkedIn post. Keep the main insight and end with a question: [Copied text]
- Translate naturally Snippet Natural translation. Translate this into [Language]. Make it sound natural to a native speaker, not word-for-word: [Copied text]
- Proofread for clarity Snippet Flags unclear parts. Read this and list any sentences that are unclear, ambiguous or too long, with a suggested rewrite for each:…
- Cover letter draft Snippet Job application help. Write a cover letter for the [Role] role at [Company]. My relevant experience: [Experience]. The job…
- Product description Snippet Shop copy. Write a product description for [Product]. Audience: [Audience]. Key features: [Features]. Tone: warm and…
- Apology message Snippet Hard message help. Help me write a sincere apology to [Person] for [What happened]. I want to take responsibility and offer…
Thinking and analysis
Decisions, research and critique.
- Pros and cons Snippet Weigh options. List the pros and cons of [Decision] for someone in my situation: [Situation]. Then tell me which you would…
- Devil's advocate Snippet Challenge an idea. Act as a thoughtful critic. Here is my plan: [Plan]. What are the three strongest arguments against it, and…
- Decision matrix Snippet Compare options. Create a decision matrix comparing [Options] on these criteria: [Criteria]. Score each 1 to 5 and explain…
- Find the flaws Snippet Critique a document. Review the text below as a sceptical expert. List factual errors, weak arguments and missing information:…
- First principles Snippet Break a problem down. Break down [Problem] using first-principles thinking. What are the basic facts, and what solutions follow…
- Root cause analysis Snippet Five whys. Help me find the root cause of [Problem] using the five whys. Ask me one question at a time.
- SWOT analysis Snippet Strengths and threats. Do a SWOT analysis for [Subject] in [Market]. Be specific and practical.
- Interview me Snippet Clarify my thinking. I want to think through [Topic]. Interview me with one question at a time until you understand my goals,…
- Explain a concept Snippet Deep explanation. Explain [Concept] step by step. Start with an intuition, then the details, then a common misconception.
- Compare two things Snippet Side by side. Compare [A] and [B] in a table covering [Aspects]. Then say who should choose each.
- Research questions Snippet What to ask. I am researching [Topic]. What are the ten most important questions I should answer, and where would I find…
- Summarise a meeting transcript Snippet Actions and decisions. From this meeting transcript, list decisions, action items with owners, and open questions: [Copied text]
- Extract data Snippet Structure messy text. Extract [Fields] from the text below and return a table: [Copied text]
- Brainstorm ideas Snippet Many ideas. Give me 20 ideas for [Goal]. Include some safe ones and some unusual ones. Keep each to one line.
Coding
Prompts for programmers.
- Explain this code Snippet Understand code. Explain what this code does, line by line where it matters, and point out any bugs or risks: [Copied text]
- Review my code Snippet Code review. Review this [Language] code for correctness, readability, performance and security. Suggest concrete…
- Write tests Snippet Unit tests. Write [Framework] unit tests for this function, covering normal cases, edge cases and errors: [Copied text]
- Fix this error Snippet Debug an error. I get this error: [Error] Here is the code: [Copied text] What is causing it and how do I fix it?
- Refactor Snippet Clean up code. Refactor this code to be easier to read and maintain without changing its behaviour. Explain each change:…
- Convert language Snippet Port code. Convert this [From] code to idiomatic [To]: [Copied text]
- Write a regex Snippet Pattern help. Write a regular expression that matches [What] but not [Not]. Explain each part and give three test strings.
- Write SQL Snippet Query from description. Write a SQL query for [Database] that [Goal]. Tables: [Schema].
- Add comments Snippet Document code. Add clear comments and a doc comment to this code. Explain why, not just what: [Copied text]
- Design an API Snippet API design. Design a REST API for [Feature]. List endpoints, request and response shapes, and error codes.
- Commit message from diff Snippet Summarise a change. Write a conventional commit message for this diff. Summary under 72 characters, then a short body explaining…
- Shell command Snippet One-liner help. Give me a bash command that [Goal] on macOS. Explain the flags.
- Optimise performance Snippet Make it faster. This code is slow for large inputs. Find the bottleneck and suggest a faster approach with complexity…
- Pair programming Snippet Step-by-step build. Let us build [Feature] in [Language] together. Ask me clarifying questions first, then propose a plan before…
Learning
Study smarter with AI.
- Teach me a topic Snippet Structured lesson. Teach me [Topic] from scratch. Give me a short lesson, then quiz me with three questions, and wait for my…
- Make flashcards Snippet Q and A cards. Create 15 flashcards on [Topic] as question and answer pairs. Keep answers short.
- Quiz me Snippet Practice test. Quiz me on [Topic] with 10 multiple-choice questions, one at a time. Tell me if I am right and explain.
- Study plan Snippet Plan to learn. Make a 4-week study plan to learn [Skill] with [Hours] hours a week. Include resources and a small project…
- Explain my mistake Snippet Learn from errors. Here is my answer to [Question]: [My answer]. What did I get wrong, and what is the right way to think about…
- Analogy Snippet Explain with an analogy. Explain [Concept] using an analogy from everyday life.
- Summarise a book Snippet Key ideas. Summarise the key ideas of [Book] by [Author] in ten bullet points, then give three ways to apply them.
- Language practice Snippet Conversation practice. Let us practise [Language] at beginner level. Have a conversation with me about [Topic] and gently correct…
- Socratic tutor Snippet Guided discovery. Be a Socratic tutor. Help me understand [Topic] by asking questions rather than giving answers.
Planning and life
Everyday planning with AI.
- Plan my week Snippet Weekly plan. Help me plan my week. My priorities: [Priorities]. Fixed commitments: [Commitments]. Suggest a realistic…
- Trip itinerary Snippet Travel plan. Plan a [Days]-day trip to [Destination] for [Travellers] who enjoy [Interests]. Budget: [Budget]. Include a…
- Meal plan Snippet Weekly meals. Create a 7-day meal plan for [People] people. Preferences: [Preferences]. Include a shopping list grouped by…
- Workout plan Snippet Exercise routine. Create a 4-week workout plan for a [Level] who wants to [Goal], training [Days] days a week with [Equipment].
- Gift ideas Snippet Thoughtful gifts. Suggest 10 gift ideas for [Person] who likes [Interests], budget [Budget].
- Break down a task Snippet Small steps. Break [Task] into small steps I can finish in 25 minutes each.
- Budget help Snippet Money planning. Help me make a monthly budget. Income: [Income]. Fixed costs: [Fixed]. Goal: [Goal].
- Party plan Snippet Event planning. Plan a [Event] for [Guests] guests on a [Budget] budget. Include a timeline, menu and checklist.
- Hard conversation prep Snippet Rehearse a talk. I need to talk to [Person] about [Topic]. Help me plan what to say, anticipate their reactions, and stay calm.
- Habit plan Snippet Build a habit. Help me build the habit of [Habit]. Suggest a tiny starting version, a trigger, and a way to track it.
Work and business
AI for everyday work.
- Meeting agenda from goal Snippet Draft an agenda. Write an agenda for a 30-minute meeting whose goal is [Goal]. Attendees: [Attendees].
- Job description Snippet Draft a JD. Write a job description for a [Role] at [Company], a [Company description]. Must-have skills: [Skills]. Keep…
- Interview questions Snippet For a role. Suggest 10 interview questions for a [Role], with what a strong answer looks like for each.
- Performance review draft Snippet Help write a review. Help me write a fair performance review for [Name], a [Role]. Achievements: [Achievements]. Areas to grow:…
- Customer reply Snippet Support response. Write a helpful, empathetic reply to this customer message. Our policy: [Policy]. [Copied text]
- Sales email sequence Snippet Outreach sequence. Write a 3-email outreach sequence to [Audience] about [Product]. Each email under 100 words, with a clear…
- Business plan outline Snippet Plan a business. Outline a one-page business plan for [Idea]: problem, solution, customers, pricing, channels, costs and…
- Name ideas Snippet Brand names. Suggest 20 names for [Thing]. It should feel [Feel]. Keep them short and easy to spell.
- Presentation outline Snippet Slide plan. Create a 10-slide presentation outline on [Topic] for [Audience]. One key message per slide.
- Policy draft Snippet Write a policy. Draft a clear, plain-English [Policy] policy for a company of [Size] people. Include purpose, scope and rules.
- Pricing ideas Snippet Price a product. Suggest three pricing models for [Product] aimed at [Audience], with pros, cons and example prices.
- OKRs Snippet Goals and key results. Write three objectives with measurable key results for [Team] this quarter, focused on [Focus].
Prompt building blocks
Pieces to make any prompt better.
- Role Snippet Set a persona. You are an experienced [Role] who explains things clearly and honestly.
- Output format Snippet Ask for structure. Answer in this format: 1. Summary (one sentence) 2. Details (bullets) 3. Next steps
- Ask questions first Snippet Clarify before answering. Before you answer, ask me up to 3 questions to clarify what I need.
- Be concise Snippet Short answers. Keep your answer under 150 words. No preamble.
- Show your reasoning Snippet Step by step. Think it through step by step, then give a clear final answer.
- Give examples Snippet Ask for examples. Include 2 concrete examples.
- Audience Snippet Tailor to readers. Write for [Audience], who know [Knowledge] but not [Gap].
- Constraints Snippet Set rules. Constraints: [Constraints]. Do not invent facts; say when you are unsure.
- Tone Snippet Set a voice. Use a friendly tone.
- Table output Snippet Return a table. Return the answer as a table with columns: [Columns].
- Context block Snippet Give background. Context: Task: Format:
- Critique and improve Snippet Self-review. After your answer, review it for errors and weak points, then give an improved version.
Marketing prompts
AI for marketers.
- Ad copy variations Snippet Test ideas. Write 5 ad copy variations for [Product] targeting [Audience]. Each needs a headline under 30 characters and…
- Customer persona Snippet Build a persona. Create a detailed customer persona for [Product]: demographics, goals, frustrations, where they spend time…
- Email subject lines AI Snippet Subject line ideas. Write 10 email subject lines for [Campaign]. Mix curiosity, benefit and urgency. Under 50 characters each.
- SEO outline Snippet Rank for a keyword. Create an SEO-friendly outline for an article targeting [Keyword]. Include title tag, meta description, H2s…
- Content calendar AI Snippet A month of posts. Create a 4-week content calendar for [Brand] on [Platform], posting [Frequency]. Include themes, post ideas…
- Value proposition AI Snippet Sharpen positioning. Help me write a one-sentence value proposition for [Product]. Audience: [Audience]. Main benefit: [Benefit].…
- Landing page copy Snippet Full page. Write landing page copy for [Product]: hero headline, subheadline, three benefit sections, social proof, FAQ…
- Rewrite for another audience Snippet Adapt copy. Rewrite this copy for [New audience], keeping the core message: [Copied text]
- Hashtag ideas Snippet Tags for a post. Suggest 15 relevant hashtags for a [Platform] post about [Topic], mixing popular and niche.
- Competitor messaging analysis Snippet Compare messages. Compare how these competitors describe themselves and find a gap we could own: [Copied text]
Productivity prompts
Get more done.
- Turn notes into tasks Snippet Actions from notes. Turn these notes into a clear task list with owners and due dates where mentioned: [Copied text]
- Prioritise my list Snippet What first? Here is my task list. Rank it by impact and urgency, and suggest what to drop: [Copied text]
- Write a status update Snippet From bullet points. Turn these bullets into a concise weekly status update for [Audience]: [Copied text]
- Clean up meeting notes Snippet Tidy notes. Clean up these rough meeting notes into a structured summary with decisions and actions: [Copied text]
- Email triage Snippet What needs a reply? Here are several emails. For each, say whether it needs a reply, a quick answer draft, and priority: [Copied…
- Weekly plan AI Snippet Plan the week. Given these goals and meetings, build me a realistic weekly plan with focus blocks: [Copied text]
- Checklist from a process Snippet Make a checklist. Turn this process description into a step-by-step checklist: [Copied text]
- Template from example Snippet Make it reusable. Turn this example into a reusable template with [Name]-style placeholders: [Copied text]
Writing craft prompts
Become a better writer.
- Critique my writing Snippet Honest feedback. Critique this writing like a tough but kind editor. Point out the three biggest improvements: [Copied text]
- Stronger opening Snippet Better first line. Give me five stronger opening lines for this piece: [Copied text]
- Cut the jargon Snippet Plain English. Rewrite this in plain English, removing jargon, without losing precision: [Copied text]
- Add examples Snippet Make it concrete. Suggest concrete examples or analogies to make this clearer: [Copied text]
- Vary sentence length Snippet Improve rhythm. Rewrite this to vary sentence length and improve rhythm, keeping the meaning: [Copied text]
- Story structure Snippet Plot help. Help me structure a short story about [Premise] using a three-act structure, with a twist in act two.
- Character development Snippet Deepen a character. Help me develop [Character]: backstory, desires, fears, contradictions and how they change.
- Dialogue polish Snippet Natural dialogue. Make this dialogue sound more natural and distinct for each character: [Copied text]
Career prompts
AI for your career.
- Tailor my CV Snippet Match a job. Here is my CV and a job description. Suggest specific edits to tailor my CV to this role: [Copied text]
- Mock interview Snippet Practise. Act as an interviewer for a [Role] role at [Company]. Ask me one question at a time and give feedback on…
- Salary negotiation script Snippet Negotiate. Help me prepare to negotiate an offer of [Offer] for [Role]. My target is [Target]. Write talking points and…
- LinkedIn headline Snippet Profile headline. Write five LinkedIn headlines for a [Role] who specialises in [Speciality].
- Career change plan Snippet Switch fields. I am a [Current role] wanting to move into [Target field]. Suggest transferable skills, gaps and a 6-month…
- Achievement bullets Snippet Stronger CV bullets. Turn these job duties into achievement-focused CV bullets with results: [Copied text]
Everyday life prompts
Small daily helps.
- Recipe from ingredients Snippet What can I cook? I have [Ingredients]. Suggest three recipes I can make in under 30 minutes.
- Explain a bill Snippet Understand charges. Explain this bill in plain words and flag anything unusual: [Copied text]
- Write a complaint Snippet Consumer complaint. Help me write a firm but polite complaint to [Company] about [Issue]. I want [Outcome].
- Plan a date night Snippet Ideas. Suggest five date night ideas in [City] for a budget of [Budget], for people who like [Interests].
- Kids activity ideas Snippet Rainy day. Suggest ten indoor activities for kids aged [Ages] using things most homes have.
- Decode a message Snippet What did they mean? What might the sender mean by this message, and how should I reply? [Copied text]
- Birthday message AI Snippet Personal message. Write a warm birthday message for my [Relationship] [Name], who loves [Interests]. Keep it under 50 words.
- Compare products Snippet Buying help. Compare [Product A] and [Product B] for someone who needs [Needs]. Recommend one.
Image generation prompts
Prompts for image models.
- Photorealistic portrait Snippet Portrait prompt. Photorealistic portrait of [Subject], soft window light, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, natural skin…
- Product shot Snippet E-commerce image. Studio product photo of [Product] on a seamless white background, soft shadows, high detail, centred,…
- Flat illustration Snippet Simple vector style. Flat vector illustration of [Scene], limited palette of [Colours], clean shapes, no text.
- Logo concept Snippet Brand mark ideas. Minimal logo concept for [Brand], a [Business], using [Symbol], simple geometric shapes, works in one colour.
- Isometric scene Snippet 3D isometric. Isometric 3D illustration of [Scene], soft pastel colours, clean lines, gentle lighting.
- Watercolour Snippet Painterly style. Loose watercolour painting of [Subject], soft edges, visible paper texture, [Colours] palette.
- App icon Snippet Icon prompt. App icon for [App], [Symbol] on a [Colour] gradient, rounded square, simple, bold, no text.
- Blog header Snippet Header image. Wide banner illustration for a blog post about [Topic], modern, calm colours, space on the left for a title.
- Interior design render Snippet Room render. Interior render of a [Room] in [Style] style, [Materials], natural daylight, realistic, wide angle.
- Food photography Snippet Food image. Overhead food photo of [Dish] on a [Surface], natural light, garnish, shallow depth of field.
- Landscape Snippet Scenic prompt. Wide landscape of [Place] at [Time of day], dramatic sky, cinematic colour grading, high detail.
- Children's book Snippet Storybook style. Children's book illustration of [Scene], warm colours, friendly characters, soft textured brushwork.
- Infographic layout Snippet Data visual. Clean infographic layout explaining [Topic] in [Steps] steps, icons for each step, [Brand colours].
- Character design sheet Snippet Character art. Character design sheet for [Character], front, side and back views, [Style] style, neutral background.
- Mockup Snippet Device mockup. [Device] mockup showing [Screen], on a [Surface], soft natural light, realistic reflections.
- Negative prompt helper Snippet What to avoid. Avoid: blurry, extra fingers, distorted faces, watermarks, text, low resolution, oversaturated.
Data and research prompts
Data and research prompts.
- Analyse this data Snippet Find insights. Here is a table of data. Describe the key trends, outliers and three questions worth investigating: [Copied…
- Chart suggestion Snippet Pick a chart. What is the best chart type to show [What] to [Audience], and why?
- Explain a statistic Snippet Understand numbers. Explain what [Statistic] means in plain language and how it could be misleading.
- Literature scan Snippet Find what is known. Summarise what is generally known about [Topic], the main debates, and what I should read first. Flag…
- Survey question writer Snippet Write survey questions. Write 8 unbiased survey questions to learn [Goal] from [Audience].
- Hypothesis generator Snippet Test ideas. Suggest five testable hypotheses for why [Metric] changed, and how to test each.
Parenting and family prompts
Parenting and family prompts.
- Bedtime story Snippet Personal story. Write a short bedtime story for a [Age]-year-old who loves [Interests]. Gentle, under 400 words, with a…
- Explain a hard topic to a child Snippet Kid-friendly explanation. How can I explain [Topic] to my [Age]-year-old in an honest, age-appropriate way?
- Screen-free activity ideas Snippet Keep kids busy. Suggest ten screen-free activities for kids aged [Ages] on a [Weather] day.
- Chore chart ideas Snippet Age-appropriate chores. Suggest age-appropriate chores for children aged [Ages], with a simple reward system.
- Picky eater ideas Snippet Meal help. Suggest five simple meals for a picky eater who likes [Likes] and refuses [Dislikes].
Travel prompts
Travel prompts.
- Local food guide Snippet What to eat. What local dishes should I try in [City], and where would locals go for them?
- Packing list AI Snippet Custom packing. Make a packing list for [Days] days in [Destination] in [Month], for [Activities].
- Itinerary tweak Snippet Improve a plan. Here is my itinerary. Suggest improvements to reduce travel time and add one hidden gem each day: [Copied…
- Cultural etiquette Snippet Avoid faux pas. What etiquette should a visitor know in [Country], including tipping, greetings and dress?
- Rainy day plan Snippet Plan B. Suggest indoor things to do in [City] on a rainy day for [Travellers].
Money literacy prompts
Money literacy prompts.
- Explain a financial term Snippet Learn finance. Explain [Term] in plain English with a simple example. Note that this is general information, not advice.
- Budget review Snippet Look at spending. Here is my monthly spending. Group it into categories and point out where I could cut back: [Copied text]
- Compare two options Snippet Money decision. Compare [Option A] and [Option B] on cost, risk and flexibility in general terms. What questions should I…
- Savings plan Snippet Reach a goal. I want to save [Amount] for [Goal] by [today]. Show a monthly plan and ideas to get there faster.
Prompts by role
Ready prompts for different jobs.
- Teacher: lesson plan Snippet AI prompt for a teacher. Write a lesson plan for [Grade] students on [Topic], with a warm up, main activity, check for understanding…
- Teacher: quiz questions Snippet AI prompt for a teacher. Create 10 quiz questions on [Topic] for [Grade] with answers, mixing easy and hard.
- Teacher: simplify reading level Snippet AI prompt for a teacher. Rewrite this for a [Reading level] reading level while keeping the key ideas: [Copied text]
- Recruiter: job ad Snippet AI prompt for a recruiter. Write a job ad for a [Role] at [Company]. Include what they will do, what we look for and what we offer.…
- Recruiter: interview questions Snippet AI prompt for a recruiter. Suggest 8 interview questions to assess [Skill] for a [Role], with what a strong answer sounds like.
- Recruiter: candidate outreach Snippet AI prompt for a recruiter. Write a friendly outreach message to a [Role] candidate who works at [Company]. Keep it under 80 words.
- Lawyer: clause in plain English Snippet AI prompt for a lawyer. Summarise this contract clause in plain English and list any risks for [Party]: [Copied text]
- Lawyer: first meeting questions Snippet AI prompt for a lawyer. List the questions I should ask a client about [Matter] in a first meeting.
- Engineer: explain code Snippet AI prompt for a engineer. Explain what this code does, then list edge cases it misses: [Copied text]
- Engineer: write unit tests Snippet AI prompt for a engineer. Write unit tests in [Framework] for this function, covering normal, edge and error cases: [Copied text]
- Engineer: code review Snippet AI prompt for a engineer. Review this code for bugs, security issues and readability. Be specific: [Copied text]
- Designer: layout ideas Snippet AI prompt for a designer. Give me 5 layout ideas for a [Screen] screen for [Audience], with pros and cons.
- Designer: critique UX copy Snippet AI prompt for a designer. Critique this UX copy for clarity and tone, then suggest a better version: [Copied text]
- Founder: investor update Snippet AI prompt for a founder. Write a monthly investor update with sections for highlights, numbers, lowlights, asks. Here are my notes:…
- Founder: tough investor questions Snippet AI prompt for a founder. Act as a sceptical investor. List the 10 hardest questions about this pitch: [Copied text]
- Agent: listing description Snippet AI prompt for a real estate agent. Write a listing description for a [Beds]-bed [Type] in [Area] with [Features]. Warm but factual, under 150…
- Agent: buyer follow-up Snippet AI prompt for a real estate agent. Write a follow-up message to a buyer who viewed [Address] yesterday.
- Support: warmer reply Snippet AI prompt for a customer support. Rewrite this reply to be warmer and clearer, keeping all facts: [Copied text]
- Support: thread summary Snippet AI prompt for a customer support. Summarise this customer thread in 3 bullets: problem, what was tried, next step. [Copied text]
- Clinician: explain a condition Snippet AI prompt for a doctor or nurse. Explain [Condition] to a patient in plain language at a 6th grade reading level, in under 150 words.
- Clinician: discharge summary Snippet AI prompt for a doctor or nurse. Turn these notes into a clear patient discharge summary with medication and follow-up sections: [Copied text]
- Student: explain a concept Snippet AI prompt for a student. Explain [Concept] like I am new to it, then give one example and one practice question.
- Student: flashcards from notes Snippet AI prompt for a student. Make flashcards (question and answer) from these notes: [Copied text]
- Student: essay argument check Snippet AI prompt for a student. Check my essay argument for logical gaps and weak evidence: [Copied text]