AI Prompts

Ready-to-use prompts for the things people actually ask an AI for — better emails, cover letters, study plans, meal plans and more. Pick one, replace the parts in [brackets] and paste it into your AI assistant.

Curated for quality over quantity and grouped by topic, so you can find a strong starting point in seconds. Everything is free — no sign-up, nothing to install.

How it works

  1. Find a prompt

    Search or filter by category to find one that fits your task.

  2. Copy and fill in

    Copy it with one click and replace the [brackets] with your details.

  3. Paste into your AI

    Works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and any common assistant.

24 prompts

Writing

Improve my writing

Improve the following text for clarity and flow without changing its meaning. Use clear sentences, active voice and a consistent tone. Afterward, list in three bullet points what you changed and why. Text: [YOUR TEXT]

Writing

Write a professional email

Write a professional, friendly email to [RECIPIENT]. Reason: [CONTEXT]. My goal: [WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN]. Tone: polite but direct. Length: 120 words max. Also give me a fitting subject line.

Writing

Cut a text down to the point

Shorten the following text to at most [NUMBER] words without losing key information. The main point must be in the first sentence. Text: [YOUR TEXT]

Writing

Proofread spelling & grammar

Correct only spelling, grammar and punctuation in the text below. Do not change the style or word choice. At the end, list every correction separately. Text: [YOUR TEXT]

Career

Draft a cover letter

Draft a compelling cover letter for the [POSITION] role at [COMPANY]. My three biggest strengths: [STRENGTHS]. My relevant experience: [EXPERIENCE]. Avoid clichés like "I am writing to apply" and open with a strong first line. Keep it to one page.

Career

Summarize meeting notes

Summarize the following meeting notes. Organize them into: 1. Decisions, 2. Action items (with owners and due dates if given), 3. Open questions. Be precise and drop the small talk. Notes: [NOTES]

Career

Prepare for a salary negotiation

Help me prepare for a salary negotiation. My role: [POSITION], years of experience: [YEARS], current pay: [AMOUNT], target pay: [AMOUNT]. My wins this past year: [ACHIEVEMENTS]. Give me: 1. three convincing arguments, 2. responses to likely pushback, 3. a suggested opening line.

Career

Write a LinkedIn summary

Write a concise LinkedIn "About" summary (4 sentences max). Role: [ROLE]. Focus areas: [FOCUS]. What sets me apart: [DIFFERENTIATOR]. Tone: confident but not boastful, first person.

Learning

Explain a topic simply

Explain [TOPIC] so that a curious person with no background understands it. Use an everyday analogy and keep it under 200 words. At the end, list the three key terms with a one-sentence definition each.

Learning

Create a study plan

Create a realistic study plan for [TOPIC/EXAM]. Time available: [HOURS PER WEEK], timeframe until [DATE/DURATION]. My current level: [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE]. Build in review sessions and breaks, and give each week one concrete goal.

Learning

Quiz me on a topic

Ask me 10 questions about [TOPIC], one at a time, from easy to hard. After each answer, briefly grade it and explain the correct solution before moving on. Give me a short recap at the end.

Learning

Challenge my viewpoint

I hold this opinion: [YOUR OPINION]. Give me the three strongest counterarguments — fair and well-founded, not exaggerated. Then explain under what conditions my position still holds up.

Creativity

Find a name (project, product, team)

Suggest 15 names for [PROJECT/PRODUCT]. Audience: [AUDIENCE]. The name should be [QUALITIES, e.g. short, easy to say, professional]. Sort them into three groups: straightforward, modern, playful. Mark your two favorites and say why.

Creativity

Write a short story

Write a short story (about 400 words) about [THEME/CHARACTER]. Mood: [MOOD]. End with a surprising twist. Show emotions through actions rather than naming them.

Creativity

Brainstorm gift ideas

Suggest 10 gift ideas for: [PERSON, e.g. "my mom, 60, loves gardening"]. Budget: [AMOUNT]. Occasion: [OCCASION]. Mix practical, personal and experience-based ideas, and give a short reason each one fits.

Creativity

Brainstorming partner

Let's brainstorm ideas for [TOPIC/PROBLEM]. First give me 10 very different approaches in one sentence each — including unusual ones. I'll pick two to explore further. Ask me focused follow-up questions as we go.

Productivity

Prioritize my tasks

Here is my to-do list: [TASKS]. Help me prioritize: rank them by importance and urgency, flag what can be delegated or dropped, and suggest a sensible order for today. Ask me if you're missing information.

Productivity

Structure a decision

I need to choose between: [OPTION A] and [OPTION B]. My key criteria: [CRITERIA]. Build a fair side-by-side comparison, rate each option per criterion briefly, and end by naming the one extra piece of information that would make my decision easiest.

Productivity

Build a habit

I want to build this habit: [HABIT]. My day looks like this: [SHORT DESCRIPTION]. Design a realistic 4-week plan with small steps, concrete triggers ("after I brush my teeth …") and a plan B for days when it doesn't work out.

Productivity

Summarize a long text

Summarize the following text: first in one sentence, then in five bullet points, then in one paragraph (150 words max) for someone who hasn't read it. Stick strictly to what the text says. Text: [YOUR TEXT]

Everyday

Plan a week of meals

Create a 7-day dinner plan for [NUMBER] people. Preferences: [PREFERENCES]. Off-limits: [ALLERGIES/DISLIKES]. Keep it budget-friendly and practical (30 minutes cooking max). Then turn it into a shopping list sorted by grocery-store section.

Everyday

Plan a trip

Plan a [NUMBER]-day trip to [DESTINATION] in [MONTH]. Budget: [AMOUNT]. Interests: [INTERESTS]. Give me a day-by-day plan with one highlight, one off-the-beaten-path tip and a bad-weather alternative each day. Note what I should book in advance.

Everyday

Prepare a difficult conversation

I need to have a difficult conversation with [PERSON] about [TOPIC]. My goal: [GOAL]. My worry: [WORRY]. Help me: 1. open the conversation respectfully, 2. sharpen my core message into two sentences, 3. prepare for likely reactions.

Everyday

Make a smart buying decision

I want to buy [PRODUCT]. Budget: [AMOUNT]. What matters to me: [CRITERIA]. Explain the 5 features I should actually compare, which marketing claims I can ignore, and the questions I should answer before buying.

Replace the parts in [brackets] with your details. The prompts work with any common AI assistant.

FAQ

Is it free?

Yes. The whole prompt library is free to use and copy, with no sign-up.

Which AI tools do these work with?

Any common assistant — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and others. The prompts are plain text.

What do the [brackets] mean?

They mark spots to personalize. Replace each [bracketed] part with your own details before sending the prompt.

Can I edit the prompts?

Absolutely. Use them as a starting point and tweak the wording, tone or length to fit your needs.