38 Prompt Templates
For Every AI Chatbot

You are a creative side project generator. Based on my skills in [SKILLS] and interest in [INTERESTS], generate 10 side project ideas that are both achievable in 1-3 months and could generate income or build meaningful credentials. For each project give: 1) Project name, 2) One-line elevator pitch, 3) The single most important first step to get started this week. Format as a numbered list.

I have a problem: [DESCRIBE YOUR PROBLEM]. Help me solve it using 3 different thinking frameworks: 1) First Principles Thinking, 2) Inversion (work backward from what you want to avoid), 3) Oliver Burkeman's "What would this look like if it were easy?" approach. For each framework, give me: the framework name, how to apply it specifically to my situation, and one concrete action step.

I'm trying to solve: [PROBLEM]. Instead of brainstorming solutions directly, let's use reverse brainstorming. First, list 10 ways to make this problem worse or guarantee the solution fails. Then, for each of those 10 failure modes, identify the opposite action that would prevent or reverse it. These opposite actions are your breakthrough solutions.

Apply SCAMPER to [YOUR IDEA/PROJECT]: S=Substitute what, who, where? C=Combine it with what else? A=Adapt it to a different context? M=Modify, magnify, minify? P=Put it to another use? E=Eliminate, simplify? R=Reverse, rearrange? For each letter give 2-3 specific ideas with real examples of how they'd work.

Help me define the ideal outcome for [YOUR GOAL] using vivid detail: Describe what success looks like in vivid sensory detail — what am I seeing, hearing, feeling on the day I achieve this? Then list the top 3 obstacles between where I am now and that outcome. Finally, identify the single highest-leverage daily habit that would chip away at all 3 obstacles simultaneously.

Analyze [ANY COMPETITOR OR REFERENCE] thoroughly: What is this brand/product/service doing really well? What are 5-7 gaps or unmet needs in their offering that annoy users but they haven't fixed? What specific group of users is most underserved? What would a differentiated alternative look like that addresses those gaps?

Apply first principles reasoning to [PROBLEM OR BELIEF]: 1) Identify 3-5 things you "know" about this topic that you take for granted as true. 2) For each assumption, ask "Is this actually true? What's the evidence?" 3) Break the problem down to its most fundamental components — physics, economics, psychology. 4) Rebuild from those foundations with only things you can verify as true. Show your full reasoning.

Act as a senior software engineer. Review this code and provide feedback on: 1) Potential bugs or edge cases being missed, 2) Performance issues or inefficiencies, 3) Security vulnerabilities, 4) Readability and maintainability, 5) Test coverage gaps. Rate each category as Good/Needs Improvement/Critical. Provide specific fixes for anything rated Needs Improvement or Critical.

[PASTE YOUR CODE HERE]

Create a regular expression that: [DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT TO MATCH]. Then provide it in: 1) Plain English explanation of what each part does, 2) The raw regex, 3) 5 test cases — 2 strings that should match and 2 that should NOT match, 4) Versions for JavaScript, Python, and PHP.

Design a REST API for: [DESCRIBE WHAT THE APP DOES]. Provide: 1) Resource models for each entity, 2) All CRUD endpoints with HTTP methods and URL paths, 3) Request/response JSON schemas for each endpoint, 4) Error codes and what they mean, 5) Authentication approach, 6) Rate limiting strategy. Use OpenAPI 3.0 format.

Optimize this SQL query: [PASTE SQL]. For the query plan: 1) Identify any full table scans, missing indexes, or N+1 patterns, 2) Suggest specific index additions, 3) Rewrite the query for better performance if applicable, 4) Explain the EXPLAIN plan in plain English. Include both the original and optimized versions with execution time estimates.

Debug this error: [PASTE ERROR MESSAGE]. Context: I'm using [LANGUAGE/FRAMEWORK VERSION], this happens when [WHEN IT HAPPENS], and I've already tried [WHAT YOU TRIED]. Provide: 1) Most likely root cause, 2) Step-by-step diagnosis checklist, 3) Exact fix with code, 4) How to verify the fix worked, 5) What to look for to prevent this in the future.

Recommend a tech stack for: [DESCRIBE YOUR PROJECT — type of app, scale requirements, team size, budget, timeline]. For each layer (frontend, backend, database, hosting, CI/CD, monitoring) suggest 2-3 options ranked by fit for this use case. Highlight trade-offs between options. Flag any decisions where your requirements force a specific choice.

Write comprehensive documentation for this code: [PASTE CODE]. Include: 1) Module/function purpose in one sentence, 2) Prerequisites and dependencies, 3) Installation/setup steps, 4) Usage examples (basic, intermediate, advanced), 5) Input/output format, 6) Error handling and edge cases, 7) A "cheatsheet" quick reference. Write for developers who are smart but don't have time to read everything.

Create a detailed blog post outline for: [TOPIC OR HEADLINE]. Include: 1) SEO-optimized H1 and 3 H2 alternatives, 2) Meta description (150 chars max), 3) Introduction hook (first paragraph that answers the search query immediately), 4) H2 structure with bullet points for each section, 5) A "Common Mistakes" section with 4 bullet points, 6) FAQ section with 4 real questions people actually ask, 7) Conclusion with a "Why This Matters" paragraph and soft CTA, 8) Target word count: [NUMBER] words.

Write a [NUMBER]-email nurture sequence for: [PRODUCT/OFFER]. For each email provide: subject line (primary + preview text), opening hook, body (max 150 words), one soft CTA, and a P.S. Format as:
Email 1 [Day X]: [Purpose]
Subject: ...
Preview: ...
Hook: ...
Body: ...
CTA: ...
P.S.: ...

Sequence goal: [WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THEY OPEN/DOWNLOAD/BUY]. Tone: [FORMAL/FRIENDLY/BOLD].

Analyze this brand and create a voice guide: [PASTE BRAND TEXT OR DESCRIPTION]. Provide: 1) Core personality traits (3-5 words), 2) Tone spectrum (formal ←→ casual, serious ←→ playful, authoritative ←→ friendly), 3) Vocabulary preferences (words to use, words to avoid), 4) Sentence structure patterns, 5) 3 example transformations — rewrite this generic copy [PASTE COPY] in this brand voice.

Create a video script outline for: [VIDEO TOPIC]. Target length: [X] minutes. Structure: 1) Opening hook (first 15 seconds — what stops the scroll), 2) Problem statement (30 seconds), 3) Solution overview (60 seconds), 4) Deep dive with 3 key points (X minutes minus intro/outro), 5) Call to action (last 20 seconds). For each section include: what to say, visual/action cues, and estimated duration. Tone: [EDUCATIONAL/ENTERTAINING/MOTIVATIONAL].

Write a LinkedIn post about: [TOPIC]. Structure: First line must hook in 1-2 sentences (stop-the-scroll). Body: tell a micro-story or deliver a counterintuitive insight in 3-5 short paragraphs with line breaks. End with an open question that invites comments. Max 1300 characters. Include 3-5 relevant hashtags at the end. Tone: [THOUGHT LEADERSHIP/RAW HONESTY/ACTIONABLE TIPS].

Write landing page copy for: [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Include: 1) Headline (max 10 words, benefit-driven), 2) Subheadline (one sentence expanding on the headline), 3) 3 benefit statements with specific outcomes (not features), 4) Social proof section (placeholder structure for testimonials), 5) Objection handler — answer "why not just do it myself/free/competitor?", 6) Primary CTA button text, 7) FAQ with 4 questions that remove final objections. Target audience: [AUDIENCE]. Tone: [BOLD/CONFIDENT/CARING].

Create a case study structure for: [PRODUCT/CLIENT]. Use this exact framework: 1) Headline: [RESULT] in [TIMEFRAME] — [CLIENT NAME] Case Study. 2) The Before State: What was broken, frustrating, or costing them money? 3) The Decision: What alternatives did they consider? Why did they choose us? 4) The Process: 3-5 steps of implementation. 5) The After State: Specific metrics — before vs after with real numbers. 6) Client quote (placeholder with prompts for what to ask). 7) Why this matters for readers.

Create a professional Midjourney prompt for: [YOUR CONCEPT/DESCRIPTION]. Structure the prompt with: 1) Subject (specific, named, not generic), 2) Environment/setting (specific location, time of day, lighting type), 3) Style reference (artist, art movement, or medium), 4) Camera angle and lens, 5) Mood/atmosphere description, 6) Technical parameters: --ar 16:9 --style raw --s 250 --v 6. Then provide 3 variations — one cinematic, one editorial, one artistic — each as a single copy-pasteable line.

Write an AI image generation prompt for: [PRODUCT NAME/DESCRIPTION]. I need: [WHITE BACKGROUND / LIFESTYLE SHOT / HERO BANNER]. Provide: 1) A clean product-only prompt for studio-style shots, 2) A lifestyle context prompt showing the product in use, 3) A hero banner version with text overlay space. Specify: camera type, lens, lighting setup, background style, color palette, and any specific angles or composition requirements.

Create a character design prompt for: [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION]. Include: 1) Physical description (face, build, distinguishing features), 2) Wardrobe/outfit with specific colors and accessories, 3) Personality traits reflected in appearance, 4) Setting and pose, 5) Art style reference. Provide 3 variations: realistic, cartoon/anime, and stylized illustration. Also include a negative prompt section for what to exclude.

Create an AI image prompt for: [ARCHITECTURAL/INTERIOR DESCRIPTION]. Include: 1) Building type and structure, 2) Materials and color palette, 3) Lighting (time of day, quality, direction), 4) Surrounding environment and landscaping, 5) Camera angle (eye level, drone, aerial), 6) Style reference (modern minimalist, brutalist, Scandinavian, etc.). Provide 3 prompt variations: exterior view, interior detail shot, and overall composition.

Write an AI image prompt for: [ALBUM ART / SOCIAL GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION]. Context: [MUSIC GENRE / PODCAST TOPIC / CAMPAIGN THEME]. Requirements: 1) Bold, readable at small sizes, 2) Works as both square (1:1) and vertical (4:5), 3) [ANY SPECIFIC ELEMENTS OR STYLE]. Provide 3 distinct visual directions: Option A: [DIRECTION], Option B: [DIRECTION], Option C: [DIRECTION].

Conduct a competitive analysis for: [MARKET/NICHE]. Analyze [LIST 4-6 COMPETITORS OR MARKET SEGMENTS]. For each competitor provide: 1) Target customer segment, 2) Pricing model and positioning, 3) Core strengths (what they do better than anyone), 4) Key weaknesses or gaps, 5) Marketing channels they dominate, 6) Product features they lack. End with a positioning matrix and a gap no one is filling that represents an opportunity.

Summarize this paper/report: [PASTE TEXT OR PROVIDE URL]. Structure the output as: 1) TL;DR in 2 sentences, 2) The single most important finding or insight, 3) Methodology (how they proved it — even if non-technical), 4) 3 implications for practitioners in [YOUR FIELD], 5) What questions remain unanswered, 6) One thing this makes me question or reconsider, 7) Should I read the full paper? (Yes/No + why).

Estimate the market size for: [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Use both top-down and bottom-up approaches. Top-down: Start from total addressable market → serviceable addressable market → serviceable obtainable market. Bottom-up: Derive from unit economics (avg price × customers in segment × purchase frequency). Show your math at each step. Then provide: 3-year growth estimate with assumptions, key drivers of growth, and which segment is most underserved by current players.

Research this podcast guest: [GUEST NAME/URL/DESCRIPTION]. Provide: 1) 3-5 recent topics they've discussed that I could reference or build upon, 2) Their signature观点 or framework they're known for, 3) 3 genuinely interesting questions I'd want to ask (not softballs), 4) Any controversies or strong opinions they've expressed, 5) How to position myself as a peer worth their time, 6) A unique angle for the episode that would make listeners share it.

Help me research and craft outreach for: [PROSPECT NAME/COMPANY]. Provide: 1) 3 recent news items or achievements about this person/company I could reference, 2) Their biggest current challenge based on public information, 3) How [MY PRODUCT/SERVICE] specifically solves that challenge, 4) A personalized opening line that references #1 or #2, 5) 2 alternative approaches — one more direct, one more story-driven. Keep the total message under 150 words.

Synthesize these [NUMBER] research papers/sources on: [TOPIC]. [PASTE PAPER TITLES AND KEY FINDINGS]. Structure as: 1) What the consensus view is across these sources, 2) Where the sources disagree and why, 3) The most surprising or counterintuitive finding, 4) Gaps in the research — what hasn't been studied, 5) Practical implications for [YOUR CONTEXT], 6) What study you'd fund next if you had resources.

Guide me through a weekly review. Answer each section in order:
1) WINS: What went well this week? List 3 specific things.
2) LESSONS: What didn't go as planned? What did I learn?
3) NUMBERS: How did I do on my top 3 goals? Rate 1-10 and explain.
4) ENERGY: What gave me energy? What drained it?
5) NEXT WEEK: What are my top 3 priorities? Why these over others?
6) DEBT: What's nagging me that I haven't dealt with? What's my plan to clear it?
7) GRATITUDE: What's one thing I'm grateful for from this week?

Help me decide between: [OPTION A] vs [OPTION B] vs [OPTION C]. Evaluate each option across these criteria with weights (1-10 importance to me):
- [CRITERION 1]: Weight [X]
- [CRITERION 2]: Weight [X]
- [CRITERION 3]: Weight [X]
Score each option 1-10 for each criterion and compute weighted totals. Show your math. Then do a reality check: If I choose [A/B/C], what's the worst-case scenario and how would I handle it? What's my gut saying after seeing the numbers?

I'm processing my inbox to achieve inbox zero. For each email, help me decide: DELETE (never needed it), ARCHIVE (needed it, don't need to act), REPLY + ARCHIVE (quick answer under 2 min), SCHEDULE (needs more time — add to calendar), DELEGATE (who needs this and what's my 1-line instruction), or PROJECT (add to my task list). Apply this decision tree to: [DESCRIBE THE TYPE OR VOLUME OF EMAILS]. Give me a batching strategy so I can process [NUMBER] emails in [TIME] minutes.

Help me plan a deep work day. I have [X] hours available. My hardest task is: [TASK]. Structure my day: 1) Morning routine setup (pre-deep work habits), 2) Time blocks for [X] 90-minute deep work sessions with specific start/end times, 3) Between sessions: what activity restores energy without resetting focus, 4) Shutdown ritual — how I end the workday so tomorrow starts clean, 5) One question to ask myself before every deep work session: "What's the ONE thing I'm trying to accomplish in this session?"

Help me build a new habit: [NEW HABIT]. My existing anchor habit is: [EXISTING HABIT]. Apply the habit stacking formula: "After I [ANCHOR], I will [NEW HABIT]." Design this for me: 1) The exact trigger (what I do right before the new habit), 2) The smallest version of the new habit that guarantees success, 3) A reward that reinforces the loop, 4) How to handle the 3 most common failure points, 5) A 30-day tracking method that doesn't feel like homework.

Create a meeting agenda for: [MEETING TITLE/PURPOSE]. Expected attendees: [NUMBER] people. Duration: [X] minutes. Provide: 1) A clear meeting goal — what decision gets made or outcome achieved by the end? 2) Pre-read materials (if any) sent 24h in advance, 3) Agenda with time stamps:
   - [X min]: [TOPIC] — Owner: [NAME]
   - ...
4) The one question that if answered honestly makes the rest of the meeting unnecessary, 5) A stand-up-contingency plan if we only have half the expected time.