72 original, reusable prompts for business, writing, coding and creative work. Replace the [brackets] with your details and paste into any chat assistant.
Business strategy
Competitive Positioning Map
When you need to see where your offer stands against alternatives before choosing a direction.
You are a strategy consultant. I run [your business] selling [your product] to [target customer]. My main competitors are [competitor 1], [competitor 2] and [competitor 3].
Compare us on the five factors buyers care about most in [your industry], and pick those factors yourself. Be candid about where we are weaker.
Constraints: base claims only on what I tell you and on widely known facts, and flag any assumption.
Format: a table of factors versus players with a 1-5 score, then three white-space opportunities and one recommended positioning in two sentences.
Business strategy
SWOT With Actions
When a standard SWOT feels too generic and you want concrete next moves from it.
Act as a business analyst. Build a SWOT analysis for [your business], which [one-sentence description] in [market/region]. Key facts: [revenue stage, team size, main channels, biggest recent change].
Constraints: every point must be specific to this business, not generic; limit each quadrant to four items; rank items by impact.
Format: the four quadrants as bullet lists, then a section called 'Moves' that pairs strengths with opportunities and weaknesses with threats, giving one action each, an owner role, and a 30-day success measure.
Business strategy
Pricing Strategy Review
When you are setting or revisiting prices and want options with trade-offs, not just one number.
You are a pricing strategist. My product is [your product], currently priced at [current price] for [target customer]. My costs per unit or per customer are about [cost], and alternatives in the market cost [competitor price range].
Task: propose three pricing models (for example tiered, usage-based, flat) and evaluate each against margin, simplicity and fit with how customers buy.
Constraints: state assumptions, avoid manipulative tactics such as fake discounts.
Format: a comparison table, your recommended model, a suggested price test with duration and the metric that decides the winner.
Business strategy
Pre-Mortem Risk Analysis
When you are about to commit to a plan and want to find how it could fail first.
Act as a skeptical advisor running a pre-mortem. Imagine that on [date, e.g. 12 months from now] my initiative [describe the plan, budget and timeline] has clearly failed.
Task: list the ten most plausible reasons for failure, covering market, execution, people, money and timing. For each, give a likelihood (low/medium/high), an early warning sign I could observe, and a cheap mitigation.
Constraints: be blunt, avoid generic risks like 'poor communication' unless tied to specifics.
Format: a table sorted by likelihood times impact, then the three risks I should address this week.
Business strategy
Market Entry Assessment
When you are weighing a new market, region or customer segment and need a structured first read.
You are a market analyst. I am considering expanding [your product/service] into [new market or segment]. Currently I serve [current market] and have [resources: budget, team, timeline].
Task: assess the opportunity across demand signals, competition, regulatory or operational hurdles, required investment and fit with my strengths.
Constraints: clearly separate facts from assumptions and tell me which assumptions I must verify with real research and how.
Format: a scorecard (1-5 per dimension with one-line reasoning), a go / test / no-go recommendation, and a low-cost 60-day validation plan.
Business strategy
Unit Economics Check
When you want to know if your business model makes money per customer before you scale spend.
You are a finance-minded operator. Review the unit economics for [your business]. Inputs: average price [price], gross margin [percent or costs], customer acquisition cost [CAC], average customer lifetime or retention [months or rate], and monthly fixed costs [amount].
Task: calculate contribution margin, payback period and lifetime value to CAC ratio, and show the formulas.
Constraints: if an input is missing, state a reasonable placeholder and mark it clearly.
Format: a short calculation table, a plain-English verdict, and the two levers that would improve the numbers most with example changes and results.
Business strategy
Quarterly OKR Drafting
When you need clear, measurable goals for the next quarter instead of vague intentions.
You are an operations coach experienced with OKRs. My company [description] has these priorities for [quarter]: [priority 1], [priority 2], [priority 3]. Current baselines: [key metrics and their current values].
Task: draft up to three objectives, each with three measurable key results that have a baseline, a target and a way to measure.
Constraints: objectives should be inspiring but achievable by [team size/team]; key results must be outcomes, not tasks; no more than nine key results in total.
Format: a nested list, followed by two risks to each objective and a weekly check-in question.
Business strategy
Ideal Customer Profile Builder
When you are unsure who to focus on and want a sharp, testable customer definition.
Act as a go-to-market strategist. I sell [your product], which solves [problem], and my current customers include [describe 3-5 examples or patterns].
Task: define the ideal customer profile and two secondary segments. Cover firmographics or demographics, triggering events, the job they are hiring the product to do, buying objections, and where they spend time.
Constraints: avoid stereotypes; tag every claim as 'from my data' or 'assumption to test'.
Format: one profile card per segment, then five interview questions I can use this month to validate the top segment.
Business strategy
Decision Memo Generator
When you must choose between options and want a clear written recommendation others can review.
You are a chief of staff preparing a decision memo. The decision: [describe decision]. Options: [option A], [option B], [option C]. Criteria that matter: [cost, speed, risk, strategic fit]. Constraints: [budget, deadline, team limits].
Task: evaluate each option against the criteria, argue the best case against your own recommendation, and recommend one.
Constraints: keep it under 500 words, use plain language, mark uncertain assumptions.
Format: Decision needed, Options table, Recommendation, Risks and mitigations, and Next three steps with owners and dates.
Marketing
Positioning and Messaging Pillars
When your marketing sounds generic and you need a clear core message to build everything on.
You are a brand strategist. Product: [your product]. Audience: [target audience]. Their main problem: [problem]. Alternatives they use now: [alternatives]. Our real differentiator: [what is truly different and provable].
Task: write a positioning statement using the format 'For [audience] who [need], [product] is the [category] that [benefit], unlike [alternative] because [proof]'. Then create three messaging pillars.
Constraints: no unsupported superlatives or invented statistics; plain words only.
Format: the statement, then each pillar with a headline, one supporting sentence and a proof point I should gather.
Marketing
30-Day Content Calendar
When you need a realistic month of content planned around one goal.
You are a content marketing manager. Plan a 30-day calendar for [brand/business] targeting [audience] on [channels, e.g. blog, LinkedIn, newsletter]. The goal is [goal, e.g. grow email list]. I can produce about [number] pieces per week.
Constraints: mix educational, proof-based and promotional content in roughly 60/30/10 proportions; every item must link to a pain point or question my audience really has; no filler topics.
Format: a table with date, channel, topic, angle, format and call to action, followed by three pieces worth repurposing across channels.
Marketing
Landing Page Copy Critique
When a page gets visitors but few sign-ups and you want a precise teardown.
Act as a conversion copywriter. Below is my landing page copy for [product], aimed at [audience] with the goal of [signup/purchase/booking].
[paste page copy]
Task: critique the headline, subhead, benefits, proof, objection handling and call to action. Identify where a visitor would hesitate or get confused.
Constraints: be direct, quote the exact lines you criticize, and do not invent testimonials or statistics.
Format: a prioritized list of the five biggest problems with fixes, then a rewritten headline, subhead and call to action with two alternatives each.
Marketing
Welcome Email Sequence
When you want new subscribers to understand your value and take a first step.
You are an email marketer. Write a five-email welcome sequence for people who just joined the list of [brand], which offers [offer] to [audience]. They signed up via [lead magnet or source]. The sequence should lead toward [desired action].
Constraints: honest, helpful tone; each email under 150 words; one clear call to action per email; include an easy way to opt out in the footer note; no false urgency.
Format: for each email give the send timing, three subject line options, the body, and the single goal of that email.
Marketing
SEO Topic Cluster Planner
When you want to organize blog content around one subject so it builds search authority.
You are an SEO content strategist. My site is about [niche] and serves [audience]. The main topic I want to rank for is [primary keyword or theme].
Task: design a topic cluster with one pillar page and ten supporting articles. Group by search intent (informational, comparison, transactional).
Constraints: do not claim search volumes; suggest how I can verify demand with a keyword tool; prioritize topics where a small site could realistically compete.
Format: a table with working title, target query, intent, suggested internal links and difficulty (low/medium/high), then a recommended publishing order.
Marketing
A/B Test Idea Generator
When you want a backlog of experiments ranked by likely impact for a page or email.
You are a conversion rate optimization specialist. I want to improve [asset, e.g. pricing page, checkout, email] for [business]. Current performance: [conversion rate or key metric], with about [traffic volume] visitors per [period].
Task: propose eight test ideas, each with a hypothesis in the form 'If we change X, then Y will improve because Z'.
Constraints: only include tests that can reach a meaningful result at my traffic level, and say if traffic is too low for testing.
Format: a table with idea, hypothesis, metric, effort and expected impact, then your top three in order and the stopping rule for each.
Marketing
Voice-of-Customer Synthesis
When you have reviews, survey answers or interview notes and want messaging insights from them.
You are a customer research analyst. Below are real comments from customers of [product]: [paste feedback, interviews, or survey answers].
Task: identify recurring themes, the exact phrases customers use to describe their problem, desired outcomes, objections and surprises.
Constraints: use only what is in the text, quote briefly with the source label, do not generalize from a single comment, and note the sample size limits.
Format: a theme table with frequency counts and sample quotes, then five headline ideas and three FAQ entries written in the customers' own language.
Marketing
Long-Form Repurposing Kit
When you have one article, video transcript or podcast and want several platform-ready pieces.
Act as a social media editor. Here is my original content for [brand]: [paste article, transcript or notes].
Task: turn it into a repurposing kit for [platforms, e.g. LinkedIn, X, Instagram, newsletter] aimed at [audience].
Constraints: keep my meaning and voice [describe voice]; do not add facts that are not in the source; no engagement bait or misleading hooks; keep each post native to its platform.
Format: three post options per platform, a five-slide carousel outline, one newsletter blurb under 80 words, and a list of quotes worth pulling.
Marketing
Product Launch Plan
When you are releasing something new and need a week-by-week plan across channels.
You are a launch marketing lead. I am launching [product] for [audience] on [date]. Budget: [amount]. Team: [people and time available]. Existing assets: [email list size, social following, partners].
Task: create a launch plan covering pre-launch (4 weeks), launch week, and 30 days after.
Constraints: use only legitimate tactics, no purchased followers or fake scarcity; be realistic about my capacity and flag what to cut if time runs short.
Format: a week-by-week table of activities, owner and success metric, then a launch-day checklist and three metrics to review at day 30.
Sales & outreach
Personalized Cold Email
When you are contacting a prospect for the first time and want a short, honest, relevant message.
You are a B2B sales writer. Write a cold email from [your name, role] at [your company] to [prospect name, role] at [prospect company]. What I know about them: [recent news, post or company fact]. What I offer: [your product and one specific result it can help with].
Constraints: under 110 words; reference only the facts I supplied; no flattery, fake familiarity or false claims; one low-pressure question as the call to action.
Format: three subject line options, two email variants with different angles, and a one-line note about what to personalize further.
Sales & outreach
Follow-Up Sequence
When a prospect has gone quiet and you want respectful, useful follow-ups.
Act as a sales coach. I emailed [prospect role] at [type of company] about [offer] on [date] and have had no reply. Context of the first message: [short summary].
Task: write a four-touch follow-up sequence spaced over three weeks. Each message should add new value, such as an insight, a relevant resource or a simpler ask.
Constraints: no guilt-tripping, no 'just checking in' filler, each under 80 words, and the final message should politely close the loop.
Format: for each touch, give the day to send, subject line, message body and the purpose of the touch.
Sales & outreach
Discovery Call Question Bank
When you are preparing for a first call and want questions that uncover real needs.
You are an experienced sales discovery coach. I will speak with [prospect role] at [company type] about [your product category]. What I already know: [background].
Task: prepare a discovery guide with questions grouped by current situation, problems and their cost, decision process, timeline and budget, and success criteria.
Constraints: use open-ended questions, avoid leading questions, limit to 15 questions in total, and include a natural way to ask about budget without pressure.
Format: the grouped question list, a 30-minute call agenda, and three signals that mean the prospect is not a fit.
Sales & outreach
Objection Handling Playbook
When buyers repeatedly raise the same concerns and you want honest, confident responses.
You are a sales trainer. I sell [product] to [buyer type]. Common objections I hear: [objection 1], [objection 2], [objection 3], [objection 4].
Task: for each objection, explain what concern usually sits underneath it, write a conversational response, and give one clarifying question to ask first.
Constraints: responses must be truthful, never disparage competitors or exaggerate capabilities, and acknowledge when the objection is legitimate and the prospect may be better served elsewhere.
Format: one block per objection with underlying concern, clarifying question, response script (under 60 words) and a proof asset I should prepare.
Sales & outreach
LinkedIn Connection Note
When you want to connect with someone without sounding like a template.
Act as a professional networking coach. I want to connect on LinkedIn with [person's role] at [company] because [genuine reason, e.g. shared interest, their article, mutual contact]. My background: [one line about you].
Task: write five connection request notes.
Constraints: each under 280 characters; no sales pitch in the first message; mention only true, specific details I provided; avoid phrases like 'I'd love to pick your brain'.
Format: a numbered list of five notes in varying tones (warm, direct, curious, brief, mutual-interest), plus one suggested friendly follow-up message to send after they accept.
Sales & outreach
Proposal Executive Summary
When you need the first page of a proposal to make a decision-maker want to read on.
You are a proposal writer. Draft an executive summary for [client name], a [client type] facing [client problem]. We propose [your solution] over [timeline] for [price or price range]. Our relevant experience: [real examples or results].
Constraints: under 300 words; lead with the client's situation not our history; quantify outcomes only if I gave numbers; state assumptions and what we need from the client; no jargon.
Format: Their challenge, Our approach, Expected outcomes, Investment and timeline, Next step, with a one-sentence summary at the top.
Sales & outreach
Account Research Brief
When you have a meeting coming up and want a quick, structured briefing on the company.
You are a sales research assistant. I have a meeting with [contact name, role] at [company] on [date]. Here is the information I have: [paste website text, news, notes].
Task: produce a one-page briefing covering what the company does, likely priorities, possible pain points relevant to [your product], and conversation openers.
Constraints: use only the supplied information plus clearly labeled general inferences; do not invent facts about the people or company; list what I still need to verify.
Format: headed sections with bullet points, followed by five tailored questions for the meeting.
Sales & outreach
Call Recap and Next Steps Email
When you want a clear follow-up after a meeting that keeps everyone aligned.
Act as a client success manager. Write a recap email to [contact name] after our call about [topic] on [date]. My notes: [paste notes covering needs discussed, decisions, concerns, agreed actions].
Constraints: under 200 words; accurately reflect the notes without adding commitments I did not mention; friendly and professional tone; end with one clear next step and date.
Format: subject line, a two-sentence opening, a bullet list of what we agreed, a bullet list of actions with owners and due dates, and a closing line. Add a short list of anything in my notes that is unclear and needs checking.
Sales & outreach
Partnership Pitch
When you want to propose a collaboration or referral arrangement that benefits both sides.
You are a business development manager. Write a partnership outreach message from [your company], which [what you do], to [partner company], which [what they do]. The mutual opportunity I see: [shared audience, complementary products, or joint offer].
Task: propose a specific, small first collaboration such as [e.g. co-hosted webinar, referral arrangement, integration].
Constraints: under 180 words; explain what they gain before what we gain; no exaggerated reach claims; make a low-commitment ask.
Format: subject line, message, and a one-page outline of the pilot with goals, roles, timeline and how we will measure success.
Writing & editing
Line Edit for Clarity
When a draft is rough and you want tighter, clearer prose without losing your voice.
You are a professional line editor. Edit the text below for clarity, concision and flow while preserving my voice and meaning. Audience: [audience]. Purpose: [purpose]. Preferred spelling: [US/UK/Canadian].
[paste text]
Constraints: do not add new facts or change my arguments; remove filler and repeated ideas; keep sentence variety; keep length within 10 percent of the original unless cutting improves it.
Format: first the edited version, then a bullet list of the five most important changes and why, and a list of any sentences you were unsure about.
Writing & editing
Tone Shift Rewrite
When the content is right but the tone is wrong for the reader.
Act as a communications specialist. Rewrite the message below so it sounds [target tone, e.g. warm and confident] for [recipient and relationship] instead of its current tone.
[paste message]
Constraints: keep every fact, date and request intact; keep it about the same length; avoid clichés and corporate buzzwords; do not add apologies or promises I did not make.
Format: provide two versions (a lighter touch and a stronger shift), then a short note explaining which wording changes created the new tone so I can apply the same approach myself.
Writing & editing
Cut to a Word Limit
When you must fit a text into a strict length without losing the essential points.
You are a concise-writing editor. Shorten the text below to [number] words or fewer for [use, e.g. a bio, abstract, product description].
[paste text]
Constraints: keep the key message, the most important facts and my tone; remove adjectives and repetition before removing information; never invent details.
Format: provide the shortened text with its word count, then a list of what you removed, and offer one alternative version that is half the length for situations where space is tighter still.
Writing & editing
Outline From Rough Notes
When you have scattered thoughts and need a logical structure before drafting.
You are a writing coach. Turn my rough notes into a clear outline for a [type of piece, e.g. blog post, report, speech] aimed at [audience], whose main point is [thesis or goal].
My notes: [paste unstructured notes]
Constraints: group related ideas, remove duplicates, flag gaps where evidence or examples are missing, and keep my ideas rather than adding new claims.
Format: a hierarchical outline with a working title, a one-sentence summary of each section, suggested opening and closing approaches, and a short list of questions I should answer before drafting.
Writing & editing
Executive Summary Writer
When a long document needs a short summary busy readers will actually use.
Act as a senior analyst. Summarize the document below for [reader role] who needs to decide or act on [decision or purpose] and has about two minutes.
[paste document]
Constraints: stay faithful to the source; never add outside information; keep numbers exact; flag anything ambiguous or missing; use plain language.
Format: a one-sentence bottom line, then four to six bullet points of key findings, a short list of risks or caveats, and the recommended action. Keep the total under 200 words.
Writing & editing
Headline Variations
When you need strong options for a title, subject line or hook instead of settling for the first idea.
You are a headline writer. Create 15 headline options for [piece type, e.g. article, newsletter, video] about [topic] for [audience]. The main benefit or insight is [key point].
Constraints: headlines must accurately reflect the content, with no clickbait, false claims or fake urgency; stay under 70 characters; use a range of styles including question, how-to, number, contrarian and plain statement.
Format: a numbered list grouped by style, then your top three picks with one sentence on why each works for this audience.
Writing & editing
Proofread With Change Log
When you want errors fixed but need to see exactly what was changed.
You are a meticulous proofreader. Proofread the text below for spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization and consistency. Use [US/UK/Canadian] English and [style guide, e.g. AP, Chicago, none].
[paste text]
Constraints: fix errors only; do not rewrite style or change meaning; leave quoted material and names unchanged but flag anything suspicious.
Format: first the corrected text, then a table listing each change with the original wording, the correction and the rule or reason, then a short list of recurring mistakes I should watch for.
Writing & editing
Structural Critique
When you want honest feedback on the argument and organization of a draft, not just surface edits.
Act as a demanding developmental editor. Read the draft below, written for [audience] with the purpose of [purpose].
[paste draft]
Task: evaluate the central argument, logical flow, evidence, pacing, and whether the opening and ending do their jobs.
Constraints: be specific and candid, quote lines you refer to, do not rewrite the piece, and separate must-fix problems from optional improvements.
Format: a one-paragraph overall verdict, then the top five structural problems ranked by importance with a suggested fix for each, and a revised outline I could follow.
Writing & editing
Plain Language Rewrite
When complex or technical text must be understood by a general audience.
You are a plain-language specialist. Rewrite the text below so that a [reading level or audience, e.g. 8th grade reader, new customer] can understand it on the first read.
[paste text]
Constraints: keep all facts, conditions and warnings accurate; replace jargon or define it briefly; use short sentences and active voice; do not oversimplify to the point of changing meaning.
Format: the rewritten text with helpful subheadings, a short glossary of any terms you kept, and a list of any passages where simplifying risked losing precision so I can have them verified.
Productivity
Weekly Planning Session
When you start the week and want a realistic plan instead of an endless to-do list.
You are my productivity coach. Help me plan the coming week. My top goals: [goals]. Fixed commitments: [meetings, appointments]. Available focus hours per day: [hours]. Tasks on my mind: [paste brain dump]. My energy is best at [time of day].
Constraints: be realistic, leave about 20 percent buffer, limit each day to three priorities, and challenge me if I have overcommitted.
Format: a day-by-day schedule with time blocks, a short list of tasks to delay or drop with reasons, and one question I should answer on Friday to review the week.
Productivity
Meeting Agenda Designer
When you want a meeting that has a purpose, a clear timeline and a decision at the end.
Act as a facilitator. Design an agenda for a [duration] meeting with [attendees and roles]. The purpose is [purpose]. Decisions or outputs needed: [desired outcomes]. Background: [relevant context].
Constraints: allocate time per item, name an owner for each, put decisions before information-sharing when possible, and suggest what should be handled asynchronously instead.
Format: a pre-read note (under 100 words), a timed agenda table, a list of questions to settle at the end, and a short template for recording decisions and action items.
Productivity
Notes to Action Items
When messy meeting notes need to become clear tasks with owners and dates.
You are an executive assistant. Convert the notes below into a clean summary and action list.
[paste raw notes or transcript]
Constraints: use only what is in the notes; do not invent owners or deadlines, instead mark them as 'unassigned' or 'date needed'; separate decisions from discussion; keep it under 250 words.
Format: Summary in three sentences, Decisions made, Action items in a table (task, owner, due date, dependency), Open questions, and a short follow-up message I can send to attendees.
Productivity
Inbox Triage and Replies
When your inbox is overflowing and you need priorities and quick draft responses.
You are my email assistant. Below are [number] emails I need to deal with. My role is [role] and my priorities this week are [priorities].
[paste emails]
Task: sort them into Reply today, Reply this week, Delegate, and No reply needed, with a one-line reason for each.
Constraints: do not make commitments for me; for anything that needs a decision, ask me instead of guessing.
Format: the sorted list, then a brief draft reply (under 80 words, in a [tone] tone) for each email in the 'Reply today' group, with placeholders for anything I must confirm.
Productivity
Project Breakdown
When a large project feels overwhelming and needs to be split into concrete steps.
You are a project manager. Break the project '[project name]' into a workable plan. Desired outcome: [outcome]. Deadline: [date]. Resources: [people, budget, tools]. Known constraints or risks: [constraints].
Constraints: tasks should take no more than one working day each, dependencies must be shown, and the plan should highlight the critical path.
Format: phases with numbered tasks, estimated effort and dependencies in a table, then milestones with dates, the three biggest risks with mitigations, and the very first task I should do in the next 30 minutes.
Productivity
Weighted Decision Matrix
When you are comparing options and want a transparent way to choose.
Act as a decision analyst. I must choose between [option 1], [option 2] and [option 3] for [decision context]. What matters to me: [list criteria].
Task: help me assign weights to each criterion (total 100), score each option from 1 to 5 with a short justification, and calculate the totals.
Constraints: ask no questions back; make reasonable assumptions and list them; test whether the result changes if the two most important weights shift by 10 points.
Format: a weighted scoring table, the ranked result, a sensitivity note, and one gut-check question I should consider before deciding.
Productivity
Standard Operating Procedure
When a recurring task should be written down so anyone can repeat it reliably.
You are a process documentation specialist. Write a standard operating procedure for [task or process]. It is performed by [role] using [tools/software], [frequency], and the desired result is [outcome]. Here is how I do it today: [rough description].
Constraints: use numbered steps starting with verbs, define terms, note common mistakes, and keep it understandable for a new team member with no prior context.
Format: Purpose, Scope, Prerequisites, Steps, Quality checks, Troubleshooting, and a final checklist version of no more than ten lines.
Productivity
Daily Routine Designer
When you want a sustainable routine fitted to your real constraints.
You are a habits coach. Design a daily routine for me. My situation: [work schedule, family or other commitments]. Goals: [what you want more of, e.g. exercise, deep work, sleep]. Current problems: [problems]. Non-negotiables: [fixed items].
Constraints: start small, build no more than three new habits at once, include flexibility for bad days, and avoid extreme or unhealthy suggestions.
Format: an ideal weekday and weekend template with times, a minimum version for rough days, a habit-stacking list, and a two-week experiment with a simple way to track whether it is working.
Productivity
Brain Dump Organizer
When your head is full of loose tasks and you need them sorted into a clear system.
You are an organizing assistant. Here is an unfiltered list of everything on my mind: [paste brain dump]. My main roles right now: [roles]. My current top priority: [priority].
Task: group items into projects, single tasks, waiting-for, someday ideas and things to drop.
Constraints: do not delete anything silently; mark duplicates; flag items that are vague and rewrite them as concrete next actions starting with a verb.
Format: the categorized lists, then the five most important next actions for this week in priority order, with an estimated time for each.
Learning
Personalized Study Plan
When you want to learn a subject by a deadline with a schedule that fits your life.
You are an expert tutor and curriculum designer. I want to learn [subject or skill] to reach [specific goal] by [date]. My current level: [level]. I can study [hours] per week, and I learn best through [reading, video, practice, discussion].
Constraints: include spaced review, practice tasks rather than only reading, and checkpoints that prove progress; recommend resource types, not invented titles or links.
Format: a week-by-week plan with topics, activities and time, a list of core concepts in learning order, three milestone tests, and what to do if I fall behind.
Learning
Layered Explanation
When a topic is confusing and you want it explained at increasing depth.
Act as a patient teacher. Explain [concept or topic] to me in three layers. My background: [background, e.g. no prior knowledge, high school math, working developer].
Layer 1: a two-sentence explanation using an everyday analogy. Layer 2: a clear explanation of how it works in about 150 words. Layer 3: the technical details, edge cases and common misconceptions.
Constraints: avoid jargon until it is defined, point out where the analogy breaks down, and be honest about areas where experts disagree.
Format: three labeled sections followed by three questions to test my understanding.
Learning
Interactive Quiz Master
When you want to test your knowledge and find weak spots, one question at a time.
You are a quiz master. Quiz me on [topic] at [level] difficulty. The material I have studied: [paste notes or list subtopics].
Rules: ask one question at a time and wait for my answer; mix multiple choice, short answer and scenario questions; after each answer, say whether it is right, explain why, and give the correct reasoning if I am wrong; adapt difficulty based on my performance.
Constraints: base questions only on standard knowledge of the topic and my notes, and tell me if you are unsure.
Format: after ten questions, give a score summary, my weakest areas, and a short review plan.
Learning
Teach-Back Feedback
When you want to confirm you truly understand something by explaining it yourself.
Act as a curious but rigorous examiner using the Feynman technique. I will explain [topic] in my own words below, as if teaching a beginner.
[paste your explanation]
Task: evaluate my explanation for accuracy, gaps, unclear reasoning and unexplained jargon.
Constraints: be direct but encouraging; quote the parts you refer to; do not simply rewrite my explanation, but show me what is missing.
Format: a verdict on how well a beginner would understand it, a list of errors and gaps, three follow-up questions a beginner would ask, and a model answer to compare against, kept under 150 words.
Learning
Flashcard Generator
When you want review cards built from your own notes or textbook passages.
You are a learning scientist who designs effective flashcards. Create flashcards from the material below, which I am studying for [exam or goal].
[paste notes or text]
Constraints: one fact or idea per card; prefer questions that require recall or application over simple definitions; include a mix of cloze deletions and why/how questions; do not add facts that are not in the source or are doubtful.
Format: a table with columns Front, Back and Tag. Aim for [number] cards, then suggest a spaced review schedule for the first two weeks.
Learning
Concept Comparison Table
When two or more similar ideas keep getting mixed up.
Act as a subject-matter teacher. I keep confusing [concept A], [concept B] and [concept C] in [field]. My level is [level].
Task: explain what each one is, how they differ, when each applies, and the most common mistakes people make confusing them.
Constraints: use one consistent example that runs through all concepts, avoid vague phrasing, and mention important exceptions.
Format: a comparison table with definition, key feature, typical use, example and common confusion, then a short decision rule for choosing between them, and three practice scenarios for me to classify.
Learning
Critical Reading Companion
When you want to understand and evaluate an article, paper or chapter, not just summarize it.
You are a research mentor. I am reading the following text for [purpose, e.g. a class, a decision, curiosity]: [paste text or key excerpts].
Task: summarize the main claim and argument structure, identify the evidence offered, point out assumptions, possible biases and weaknesses, and suggest what a skeptical reader would ask.
Constraints: stay faithful to the text, do not bring in outside claims without labeling them, and keep the summary under 200 words.
Format: Main claim, Argument map, Strengths, Weaknesses, Questions to ask, and three ways to check the claims independently.
Learning
Practice Problems With Worked Solutions
When you need exercises that build skill gradually and solutions that teach.
You are a tutor in [subject]. Create [number] practice problems on [specific topic] for a [level] student, progressing from easy to challenging.
Constraints: problems must be original, solvable, and have unambiguous answers; include one problem that targets a common misconception; show solutions step by step with the reasoning for each step; check that your final answers are correct.
Format: first list only the problems so I can try them, and wait for me to say 'solutions'. Then provide complete worked solutions, common errors to avoid, and suggestions for what to practice next.
Learning
Language Conversation Partner
When you want realistic speaking or writing practice in a language you are learning.
Act as a friendly conversation partner and tutor for [target language]. My level is [beginner/intermediate/advanced] and my native language is [language]. Today's scenario: [scenario, e.g. ordering at a restaurant, a job interview, small talk].
Rules: speak mostly in [target language] using vocabulary suited to my level; keep your turns short; wait for my reply; after each of my replies, quietly correct mistakes in a separate line with a brief explanation.
Constraints: do not overcorrect, and prefer natural phrasing over textbook forms.
Format: begin the scene now, and after ten exchanges give a summary of my recurring errors and new vocabulary.
Coding
Thorough Code Review
When you want a careful review of code before merging or shipping.
You are a senior software engineer doing a code review. Language and framework: [language/framework]. This code is meant to [purpose]. It runs in [environment].
[paste code]
Task: review for correctness, security, readability, performance, error handling and test coverage.
Constraints: be specific, reference line numbers or snippets, distinguish bugs from style preferences, and do not rewrite the whole thing.
Format: a severity-ranked list (critical, major, minor, nitpick), each with the problem, why it matters and a suggested fix as a small code snippet, followed by a short summary of whether you would approve.
Coding
Debug an Error
When something is failing and you need a systematic diagnosis rather than guesses.
You are an expert debugger. I'm working with [language/framework/version] on [OS or environment]. Expected behavior: [expected]. Actual behavior: [actual]. Error message or logs:
[paste error]
Relevant code:
[paste code]
What I have already tried: [attempts].
Task: identify the most likely causes in order of probability and explain your reasoning.
Constraints: do not guess about code you cannot see; tell me what additional information would help.
Format: ranked hypotheses, a quick test to confirm each, the likely fix with code, and how to prevent the issue in future.
Coding
Unit Test Writer
When code lacks tests and you want meaningful coverage including edge cases.
Act as a test engineer. Write unit tests using [test framework] for the following [language] code.
[paste code]
Constraints: cover the normal path, boundary values, invalid input and error handling; keep tests independent and readable with descriptive names; use mocks only for external dependencies; do not change the code under test, but tell me if it seems untestable or buggy.
Format: the complete test file, followed by a table listing each test and the behavior it protects, plus a short list of scenarios that are still untested and why.
Coding
Safe Refactor
When code works but is hard to read or change and you want improvements without behavior changes.
You are a software craftsperson. Refactor the code below in [language] to improve readability and maintainability without changing behavior. Team conventions: [style guide, patterns].
[paste code]
Constraints: preserve the public interface; make small, explainable changes; avoid over-engineering or adding dependencies; point out any hidden bugs but do not silently fix them.
Format: the refactored code, a numbered list of the changes and the reason for each, a note about risks, and a short list of tests I should run to confirm nothing changed.
Coding
Explain This Code
When you inherit unfamiliar code and need to understand it quickly.
You are a patient senior developer onboarding a new teammate. Explain the following [language] code. My experience level: [level]. I need to understand it because I must [modify, debug or extend it].
[paste code]
Constraints: do not assume knowledge of this codebase; explain unfamiliar patterns or library calls; be explicit when you are inferring intent instead of reading it from the code.
Format: a two-sentence overview, a walkthrough of the flow in order, a list of key functions and what they do, any surprising or risky parts, and three questions I should ask the original author.
Coding
SQL Query Builder
When you know what data you need but not the exact query.
You are a database specialist. Write a SQL query for [database, e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite] to answer this question: [business question in plain English].
Schema:
[paste table names, columns and types, and relationships]
Constraints: use clear aliases and formatting; avoid SELECT *; handle nulls and duplicates sensibly; prefer readable CTEs over deeply nested subqueries; mention any assumptions about the data.
Format: the query, a line-by-line explanation, expected output columns, suggested indexes if performance could be a concern, and one variation for [alternative question].
Coding
REST API Design
When you are designing an API and want clean endpoints and clear contracts.
You are a backend architect. Design a REST API for [application or feature] used by [clients, e.g. web app, mobile app, partners]. Main resources: [resources]. Requirements: [authentication, scale, pagination, versioning needs].
Constraints: follow standard HTTP semantics, use consistent naming, define error formats, consider idempotency and security, and keep it simple enough for a small team to build.
Format: a table of endpoints with method, path, purpose and auth; example request and response JSON for the two most important endpoints; the error response format; and a list of design decisions with trade-offs.
Coding
Pull Request Description
When your change is done and you need a clear PR description reviewers will appreciate.
You are a developer writing a pull request for review. Project: [project]. Here is the diff or a summary of the changes: [paste diff or notes]. The motivation: [issue or reason]. How I tested it: [testing].
Constraints: be accurate to the change supplied; do not overstate; keep the description scannable; flag risks, migrations and breaking changes honestly.
Format: Title (under 70 characters), Summary, Motivation, What changed (bullets), How to test, Risks and rollback, Screenshots or notes needed, and a short checklist for reviewers.
Coding
Performance Optimization Analysis
When code or a query is slow and you want measured improvement, not random tweaks.
You are a performance engineer. This [language/framework] code is too slow: [describe symptom, e.g. takes 12 seconds for 100k records]. The environment: [hardware, database, traffic].
[paste code or query]
Task: find likely bottlenecks and propose optimizations.
Constraints: recommend measuring before changing and say how; prefer simple algorithmic or query fixes before adding infrastructure; explain complexity before and after; do not claim exact speedups you cannot know.
Format: a profiling plan, ranked optimization options with effort and expected impact, improved code for the top option, and a way to benchmark before and after.
Creative & images
Photorealistic Image Prompt
When you want a detailed prompt for an AI image generator that produces a believable photograph.
You are an expert prompt writer for AI image generators. Create a photorealistic image prompt for [subject or scene] to be used for [purpose, e.g. website hero, blog header].
Include: camera and lens style, lighting, time of day, composition, color palette, mood, background details and aspect ratio [ratio].
Constraints: no real people's likenesses, no logos, trademarks or text in the image, and no unsafe content; describe what to include rather than what to avoid, with a short separate negative list.
Format: one main prompt of 60 to 90 words, three variations with different moods, and a list of parameters I can adjust.
Creative & images
Illustration Style Prompt
When you want consistent illustrations across a project.
Act as an art director. Develop a reusable image-generation prompt template for illustrations in this style: [style, e.g. flat vector, watercolor, isometric, paper cut]. The project is [project, e.g. children's book, app onboarding, blog series], aimed at [audience].
Constraints: the template should keep color palette ([colors]), line quality, character proportions and background treatment consistent; use only original characters and designs; avoid imitating any living artist by name.
Format: a style guide paragraph, a fill-in prompt template with brackets for subject and action, three filled-in examples, and tips for keeping results consistent across images.
Creative & images
Logo Concept Brief
When you need a precise brief for a designer or an AI tool to explore logo directions.
You are a brand identity designer. Create a logo concept brief for [brand name], which [what it does] for [audience]. The brand personality is [three adjectives]. It will appear on [applications, e.g. app icon, packaging, website].
Task: propose three distinct concept directions (for example wordmark, symbol, combination), explaining the idea behind each.
Constraints: all concepts must be original and not resemble existing brands; must work in one color and at small sizes; avoid clichés for this industry.
Format: for each concept, a rationale, shape and color guidance, typography direction, a ready-to-use image prompt, and a checklist for testing it before finalizing.
Creative & images
Short Story Premise Generator
When you need fresh story ideas with real conflict and a clear direction.
You are a fiction editor and story consultant. Generate eight original short story premises in the genre of [genre] with a tone of [tone], suitable for about [word count] words.
Constraints: each premise needs a specific protagonist, a want, an obstacle, a ticking clock or stakes, and a twist or turn; avoid familiar tropes unless you subvert them; do not borrow characters or settings from existing franchises.
Format: a numbered list with a working title, a three-sentence premise, the central conflict, and the emotional ending. Then pick your favorite and outline it in five beats.
Creative & images
Original Character Profile
When you are building a character who feels specific and contradictory like a real person.
Act as a character development coach. Create a detailed profile for an original character in a [genre] story set in [setting]. Role in the story: [protagonist/antagonist/mentor/other]. Starting traits I want: [traits].
Task: develop their background, desires, fears, contradictions, speech patterns, habits, and relationships.
Constraints: avoid stereotypes and clichéd backstories; give them a flaw that creates plot problems; the character must be wholly original and not based on any existing franchise character.
Format: a profile card with headed sections, three short sample lines of dialogue showing their voice, and five scene ideas that put their contradictions under pressure.
Creative & images
Product Scene Image Prompt
When you need a lifestyle or product-in-context image for marketing without a photoshoot.
You are a commercial photographer's art director. Write an image generation prompt for a staged scene featuring [type of product, described generically] in [setting, e.g. sunlit kitchen, modern desk]. Target mood: [mood]. Intended use: [ad, social post, product page].
Constraints: use a generic unbranded product with no logos or text; do not imply a real endorsement or real customers; leave clean negative space on the [left/right/top] for copy; keep styling realistic.
Format: a main prompt of 70 to 100 words covering props, surface, lighting, camera angle and color palette; two alternative scenes; and a note on what to check in the result before using it commercially.
Creative & images
Brand Mood Board Description
When you want to define a visual direction before commissioning design work.
You are a creative director. Describe a mood board for [brand or project], which offers [offer] to [audience]. Desired feelings: [feelings]. Things to avoid: [avoid list].
Task: define a visual direction including color palette with hex codes, typography pairing suggestions, photography style, texture, iconography and layout feel.
Constraints: be specific and original; do not copy any real brand's identity; ensure colors have sufficient contrast for accessibility.
Format: sections for Concept, Palette (with usage ratios), Type, Imagery, Graphic elements and Do/Don't lists, followed by six image prompts, one for each key mood board tile.
Creative & images
Fictional World Builder
When you are creating a setting for a story, game or campaign with internal logic.
Act as a worldbuilding consultant. Help me build an original fictional setting for a [novel/game/tabletop campaign]. Core concept: [concept]. Tone: [tone]. One rule that makes this world different: [unique rule or premise].
Task: develop geography, a dominant power structure, economy, belief systems, daily life, technology or magic, and the main sources of conflict.
Constraints: show how the unique rule affects every layer of society; avoid recycling any existing franchise's names or lore; keep it focused on what stories can use.
Format: headed sections, a one-paragraph pitch, a list of ten named places or factions, and five story hooks.
Creative & images
Video Storyboard Outline
When you are planning a short video and want shots and narration mapped out before filming or generating.
You are a video director. Create a storyboard outline for a [length]-second video for [purpose, e.g. product explainer, social ad, brand story] aimed at [audience]. The key message: [message]. Style: [live action, animation, mixed]. Available resources: [budget, locations, tools].
Constraints: keep scenes realistic for the resources; include a strong first three seconds; no misleading claims or fake testimonials; all characters and settings must be original.
Format: a table with shot number, duration, visual description, camera movement, narration or on-screen text, and sound; then a closing call to action and a list of assets to prepare.