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.
Starter prompt
Generate [subject] in [style], [color palette], suitable for [use]. Then edit to [adjustment].
Starter prompt
System: [role + rules] User: <data>[...]</data> Task: [...]. Output: [schema].
Starter prompt
Create a [format] for [purpose], audience [audience], headline [text], in a [tone] style. Use brand colors [colors].
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.
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.
Starter prompt
In this project, [change]. Affected areas: [files/modules]. Keep style consistent and add/adjust tests. Show me the diff.
Starter prompt
Translate the following into [language], [formal/informal] tone, keeping terminology consistent: [paste]
Starter prompt
Convert this text to speech in a [tone] voice, [language], with natural pacing: [paste text]
Starter prompt
Create a [N]-slide deck on [topic] for [audience]. Cover [key points]. Tone: [tone]. Include a summary and next-steps slide.
Starter prompt
[Your question]. Use up-to-date sources, show the links, and tell me how confident you are in each point.
Starter prompt
// Goal: [what the function/feature should do] // Constraints: [language, libraries, edge cases] // Write the implementation and a short test.
Starter prompt
Rewrite this to be [clearer / more formal / more concise] for [audience], keeping my meaning: [paste]
Starter prompt
Find an open model for [task] with [license]. Compare the top options on [criteria] and note license terms.
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Write [format] for [product] targeting [audience]. Brand voice: [voice]. Key benefit: [benefit]. CTA: [action].
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.
Starter prompt
System: [role + safety rules]. User: [task]. Output: [format].
Starter prompt
In [app], using [file/selection], create [deliverable]. Structure: [outline]. Keep tone [tone] and length [length].
Starter prompt
[subject], [style/medium], [lighting], [mood], [composition] --ar [ratio]
Starter prompt
System: [role]. User: [task]. Constraints: [format / limits].
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.
Starter prompt
Summarize this page into [format], then list action items with owners. Context: [page].
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System: You are [role]. Rules: [constraints]. User: [task]. Return [strict format].
Starter prompt
Transcribe this audio (language: [lang]). Then summarize the key decisions and action items.
Starter prompt
Summarize this meeting into decisions, action items (owner + due date), and open questions.
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Research [topic]. Give a sourced summary, list the key sources with links, and note any disagreement between them.
Starter prompt
[Your task]. (Try this on two different models and compare the answers.)
Starter prompt
[scene description], camera: [movement], motion: [what moves], style: [look], duration: [seconds]
Starter prompt
[detailed scene], [subjects and actions], [setting], [style], [camera movement], [mood]
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Reviewing as counsel for [party]: identify risky clauses, missing protections, and unusual terms in this contract, and suggest redlines. (This is not legal advice.)
Starter prompt
A [genre] song, [mood], [tempo] BPM, instruments: [list]. Theme/lyrics: [text].
Starter prompt
Create a [length] presenter video. Script: [paste script] Language: [language]. Tone: [tone]. Add captions for key terms.
Starter prompt
When [trigger], do [steps]. Use AI to [parse / draft / classify]. Send the result to [destination].