Prompts

Prompt templates that travel

A handful of patterns that improve results on almost any AI tool, plus a tailored starter prompt for each tool in the directory.

Patterns that work anywhere

Role + goal + format

The reliable default

Act as a [role]. My goal is to [goal] for [audience].
Context: [paste details].
Produce [format], about [length], in a [tone] tone.

Show an example

Few-shot guidance

I want output like this example:
[paste a short example]

Now do the same for: [your input].

Think step by step

Better for analysis

[Question or task].
Work through it step by step, state your assumptions, then give the final answer clearly labelled.

Constrain the output

Predictable results

[Task]. Return only [JSON / a table / 5 bullet points].
Do not include commentary. Keep each item under [N] words.

Critique and improve

Iterate to quality

Here is a draft:
[paste]

Critique it against [criteria], list the top 3 issues, then rewrite it incorporating the fixes.

Ground it in my material

For files and documents

Using only the text below, answer [question]. Quote the exact lines you rely on. If the answer is not present, say so.

<source>
[paste]
</source>

Starter prompts by tool

Each template is tuned to how that tool works. Open a tool for its full profile.

Adobe FireflyAdobe

Starter prompt

Generate [subject] in [style], [color palette], suitable for [use]. Then edit to [adjustment].
Anthropic Claude (API)Anthropic

Starter prompt

System: [role + rules]
User: <data>[...]</data>
Task: [...]. Output: [schema].
Canva Magic StudioCanva

Starter prompt

Create a [format] for [purpose], audience [audience], headline [text], in a [tone] style. Use brand colors [colors].
ChatGPTOpenAI

Starter prompt

Act as a [role]. I need to [goal] for [audience].
Context: [paste details].
Produce [format, length, tone]. If anything is unclear, ask me first.
ClaudeAnthropic

Starter prompt

Here is a document:
<doc>
[paste]
</doc>
Task: [what you need]. Return [format].
Quote the exact passages you rely on and flag anything ambiguous.
CursorAnysphere

Starter prompt

In this project, [change]. Affected areas: [files/modules].
Keep style consistent and add/adjust tests. Show me the diff.
DeepLDeepL

Starter prompt

Translate the following into [language], [formal/informal] tone, keeping terminology consistent:
[paste]
ElevenLabsElevenLabs

Starter prompt

Convert this text to speech in a [tone] voice, [language], with natural pacing:
[paste text]
GammaGamma

Starter prompt

Create a [N]-slide deck on [topic] for [audience]. Cover [key points]. Tone: [tone]. Include a summary and next-steps slide.
GeminiGoogle

Starter prompt

[Your question]. Use up-to-date sources, show the links, and tell me how confident you are in each point.
GitHub CopilotGitHub (Microsoft)

Starter prompt

// Goal: [what the function/feature should do]
// Constraints: [language, libraries, edge cases]
// Write the implementation and a short test.
GrammarlyGrammarly

Starter prompt

Rewrite this to be [clearer / more formal / more concise] for [audience], keeping my meaning:
[paste]
Hugging FaceHugging Face

Starter prompt

Find an open model for [task] with [license]. Compare the top options on [criteria] and note license terms.
JasperJasper

Starter prompt

Write [format] for [product] targeting [audience].
Brand voice: [voice]. Key benefit: [benefit]. CTA: [action].
Julius AIJulius

Starter prompt

Here is my data [upload]. Question: [what you want].
Show the steps, give the numbers, and add one chart with a short takeaway.
Meta LlamaMeta

Starter prompt

System: [role + safety rules]. User: [task]. Output: [format].
Microsoft CopilotMicrosoft

Starter prompt

In [app], using [file/selection], create [deliverable].
Structure: [outline]. Keep tone [tone] and length [length].
MidjourneyMidjourney

Starter prompt

[subject], [style/medium], [lighting], [mood], [composition] --ar [ratio]
MistralMistral AI

Starter prompt

System: [role]. User: [task]. Constraints: [format / limits].
NotebookLMGoogle

Starter prompt

Based only on the uploaded sources, [question]. Cite the source and section for each point. If the answer isn't there, say so.
Notion AINotion

Starter prompt

Summarize this page into [format], then list action items with owners. Context: [page].
OpenAI GPT (API)OpenAI

Starter prompt

System: You are [role]. Rules: [constraints].
User: [task]. Return [strict format].
OpenAI WhisperOpenAI

Starter prompt

Transcribe this audio (language: [lang]). Then summarize the key decisions and action items.
Otter.aiOtter.ai

Starter prompt

Summarize this meeting into decisions, action items (owner + due date), and open questions.
PerplexityPerplexity AI

Starter prompt

Research [topic]. Give a sourced summary, list the key sources with links, and note any disagreement between them.
PoeQuora

Starter prompt

[Your task]. (Try this on two different models and compare the answers.)
RunwayRunway

Starter prompt

[scene description], camera: [movement], motion: [what moves], style: [look], duration: [seconds]
SoraOpenAI

Starter prompt

[detailed scene], [subjects and actions], [setting], [style], [camera movement], [mood]
SpellbookSpellbook

Starter prompt

Reviewing as counsel for [party]: identify risky clauses, missing protections, and unusual terms in this contract, and suggest redlines. (This is not legal advice.)
SunoSuno

Starter prompt

A [genre] song, [mood], [tempo] BPM, instruments: [list]. Theme/lyrics: [text].
SynthesiaSynthesia

Starter prompt

Create a [length] presenter video.
Script:
[paste script]
Language: [language]. Tone: [tone]. Add captions for key terms.
Zapier AIZapier

Starter prompt

When [trigger], do [steps]. Use AI to [parse / draft / classify]. Send the result to [destination].