Best AI Prompts in 2026 — 75 Tested Templates for Any Model
We tested hundreds of AI prompts across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini and kept the 75 that work reliably across all models. Organized by use case — copy any prompt and get results in seconds.
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1. Writing & Content
Universal writing prompts that work across all models.
Blog Post from Outline
Write a 1,200-word blog post about {{topic}} for {{audience}}.
Structure: hook intro (2 sentences), 5 subheadings with 2-3 paragraphs each, conclusion with CTA. Tone: conversational, authoritative. Use specific examples.Rewrite for Clarity
Rewrite this text to be clearer and more concise. Cut unnecessary words, fix passive voice, improve flow. Keep the same meaning and tone.
Text: {{paste_text}}
Return only the rewritten version.5 Opening Hooks
Write 5 opening hooks for a blog post about {{topic}}. Each 1-2 sentences, different technique:
1. Surprising statistic
2. Contrarian statement
3. Story/anecdote
4. Direct question
5. Bold claimContent Repurposer
Take this content and create:
1. LinkedIn post (150 words, hook + insight + CTA)
2. Twitter/X thread (5 tweets, each under 280 chars)
3. Email newsletter intro (100 words)
4. Instagram caption (short + 5 hashtags)
Content: {{paste_text}}Executive Summary
Write an executive summary (250 words max) for this document:
{{paste_text}}
Structure: key finding (1 sentence), context (2-3 sentences), 3-5 bullet points of insights, recommended action (1 sentence). C-suite audience.Headline A/B Tester
Generate 10 headline variations for: "{{headline}}"
Include: 3 how-to, 2 listicle, 2 question-based, 2 benefit-driven, 1 contrarian. Each under 65 chars.Product Description
Write a product description for {{product}}.
Specs: {{specs}}. Target buyer: {{persona}}. Price: {{price}}.
Format: one-line hook, 3 benefit bullets, social proof placeholder, CTA. Under 150 words.Tone Converter
Rewrite this in a {{professional/casual/humorous/academic}} tone. Keep the core message.
Original: {{paste_text}}Article Outline
Create a detailed outline for a {{word_count}}-word article about {{topic}}.
Include: H1 (with keyword "{{keyword}}"), 6-8 H2 sections, 2-3 bullets per section, meta description (155 chars).Story Framework
Write a 500-word short story. Setting: {{setting}}. Character: {{character}} with flaw {{flaw}}. Conflict: {{conflict}}. Resolution: {{bittersweet/triumphant/open}}.
Use vivid sensory details. Show don't tell.More: 60+ writing prompts · blog prompts
2. Marketing & Growth
Campaigns, ads, positioning, and strategy.
Google Ads Copy
Write Google Ads for {{product}}:
- 5 headlines (max 30 chars)
- 3 descriptions (max 90 chars)
- Keyword: {{keyword}}, USP: {{usp}}
Benefits over features. Power words.Landing Page Copy
Write landing page copy for {{product}} targeting {{audience}}.
Include: hero headline + subheadline, 3 benefit sections, social proof, FAQ (4 items), CTA. Tone: {{tone}}.90-Day Marketing Plan
Create a 90-day marketing plan for {{business}} with {{budget}}/month.
Include: 3 channels with rationale, weekly content topics, 5 KPIs with targets, 2 quick wins for month 1.Value Proposition
Create a value proposition: For {{customer}} who {{need}}, our {{product}} is a {{category}} that {{benefit}}. Unlike {{competitor}}, we {{differentiator}}.
Then write 3 one-liners (under 15 words).Email Welcome Sequence
Write a 5-email welcome sequence for {{business}}.
Email 1: Welcome + quick win (Day 0). Email 2: Story + proof (Day 2). Email 3: Overcome objection (Day 4). Email 4: Case study (Day 7). Email 5: Offer (Day 10).
Each: subject line, body (150 words), one CTA.Competitor Ad Analysis
Analyze this competitor ad: {{paste_ad}}
1. What messaging angle?
2. Primary CTA?
3. Emotional trigger?
4. Write 3 alternatives that differentiate
5. Counter-positioning strategyCustomer Persona
Create a customer persona for {{product}}. Include: name, age, job, goals (3), frustrations (3), channels, buying triggers, objections, "day in the life" paragraph.A/B Test Ideas
Generate 10 A/B test ideas for {{page_type}}. For each: element to test, A vs B variation, hypothesis, expected impact (high/medium/low). Prioritize by impact.Social Proof Request
Write a testimonial request to a happy customer who achieved {{result}} using {{product}} for {{duration}}. Ask for: problem before, experience, measurable outcome. Under 100 words.Pricing Page Copy
Write 3-tier pricing page copy for {{product}} ({{tiers}} at {{prices}}). Each tier: name, tagline, 5-7 features, best for, CTA. Highlight recommended tier. Add pricing FAQ (4 items).3. Business & Strategy
Analysis, planning, and decision-making.
SWOT Analysis
SWOT analysis for {{company}} in {{industry}}. 4-5 points per quadrant with explanations. End with: "Top strategic priority: [one sentence]."Meeting Summary
Summarize these meeting notes: {{paste_notes}}
Output: 1. Key decisions (bullets) 2. Action items (who, what, when) 3. Open questions 4. Next meeting agenda. Under 300 words.Competitive Analysis
Compare {{product}} vs {{comp_1}}, {{comp_2}}, {{comp_3}} on: pricing, 5 key features, target audience, strengths, weaknesses. Format as table + 100-word competitive advantage summary.OKR Generator
Create OKRs for {{team}} for Q{{quarter}}. Company goal: {{goal}}. 2 objectives, 3 key results each — measurable, time-bound, ambitious, outcome-focused.Business Case
One-page business case for {{initiative}}. Include: problem (3 sentences), solution, ROI (with assumptions), timeline, resources, top 3 risks + mitigations, recommendation.SOP Writer
Write an SOP for {{process}}. Include: purpose, scope, numbered steps, decision points (if/then), tools needed, common mistakes, success criteria.Risk Assessment
Top 10 risks for {{project}}. Each: description, likelihood (L/M/H), impact (L/M/H), mitigation, owner. Sort by risk score. Flag top 3 needing immediate attention.Job Description
Write a job description for {{role}} at {{company}}. Include: compelling intro, 5-7 responsibilities, 5 must-haves, 3 nice-to-haves, 4 benefits. Specific about impact, not just tasks.Investor Update
Monthly investor update for {{company}}: headline metric, 3 wins, 2 challenges + actions, metrics table (MRR, growth, burn, runway), 3 priorities, specific ask. Under 400 words.Quarterly Review
Quarterly review outline for {{dept}}: exec summary, metrics vs targets, wins, challenges + mitigation, team highlights, budget vs actual, next quarter priorities. Key message + 3-4 bullets per slide.More: 80+ business prompts · PM prompts
4. Coding & Technical
Debug, review, test, and document code.
Debug This Error
Error in {{language}}: {{paste_error}}
Code: {{paste_code}}
1. What's causing it 2. Fixed code 3. Why the fix works 4. How to prevent itCode Review
Review this code: {{paste_code}}
Check: logic errors, edge cases, performance, security, naming, error handling. For each: severity (critical/warning/info), line ref, fix.Refactor for Readability
Refactor for readability: {{paste_code}}
Keep functionality. Descriptive names, extract repeated logic, comments only where non-obvious. Show refactored code + explain key changes.Unit Tests
Write unit tests using {{framework}} for: {{paste_code}}
Cover: happy path (2-3), edge cases (empty, null, boundary), error cases. Descriptive test names.API Design
Design REST API for {{resource}}. Each endpoint: method + path, request/response JSON, status codes, auth. Cover CRUD + pagination.SQL Query
SQL query to {{task}}. DB: {{postgres/mysql}}. Tables: {{tables}}. Optimize for performance, handle NULLs, comment complex joins.Regex Builder
Regex to match: {{description}}
SHOULD match: {{examples}}. Should NOT match: {{non_examples}}.
Provide: regex, explanation of each part, test cases. Language: {{lang}}.Documentation
Write docs for: {{paste_code}}
Include: one-line description, parameters (name/type/description/default), return value, usage example, edge cases, related functions.Performance Analysis
Analyze for performance: {{paste_code}}
Context: runs {{frequency}}, processes {{size}} records. For each issue: what's slow, optimized version, expected improvement, trade-offs.Git Commit Message
Write a git commit message for: {{description}}
Conventional commits format: type(scope): description. Subject under 50 chars. Body explains WHY. Provide 3 options.More: 35 coding prompts · Python prompts · React/JS prompts
5. Email & Communication
Cold emails, follow-ups, and professional messages.
Cold Email
Cold email to {{role}} at {{company_type}}. Goal: {{goal}}. Product: {{description}}. Pain: {{pain}}.
Under 100 words, no "hope this finds you well", personalized opening, one CTA, P.S. with social proof.Follow-Up
Follow-up #{{number}} for prospect who hasn't responded. Original context: {{summary}}. Days since last: {{days}}.
New value (case study/insight). Different angle. Under 75 words. Question CTA.Subject Line Generator
10 subject lines for {{topic}}: 2 curiosity, 2 benefit, 2 urgency, 2 personalized ([first name]), 2 contrarian. Each under 50 chars. No spam words.Apology Email
Apology email for {{incident}}. Impact: {{who_affected}}. Fix: {{action_taken}}. Own the mistake, be specific about fix, include timeline. Under 150 words.Meeting Request
Meeting request to {{person}} about {{agenda}}. Duration: {{time}}. Include 2-3 time slots, value of meeting for THEM, one-sentence agenda preview. Under 100 words.Newsletter Intro
Weekly newsletter opening about {{topic}}. Main story: {{summary}}. Tone: {{tone}}.
One-line hook, 2-3 sentence context, transition. Under 100 words. Make them keep scrolling.Re-Engagement
Re-engage customers inactive for {{duration}} on {{product}}. Curiosity subject line, value reminder, 2-3 updates, low-friction CTA. Helpful not desperate. Under 120 words.Referral Request
Referral request to satisfied customer ({{duration}} user, recently {{achievement}}). Natural ask, what's in it for both, easy action. Under 100 words.Feedback Request
Feedback request for active user ({{duration}}). 3 specific questions: what they use most, what almost made them quit, one feature wish. Under 100 words.Event Invitation
Event invitation: {{type}}, {{date}}, {{location}}. Speaker: {{name}}, topic: {{topic}}. Hook, 3 reasons to attend, logistics, RSVP CTA. Under 150 words.More: 40 email prompts · subject line prompts
6. Productivity
Organize, automate, and work smarter.
Decision Matrix
Help me decide between {{option_1}}, {{option_2}}, {{option_3}}.
Criteria: {{list with weights 1-5}}. Score each 1-10. Show weighted total. Recommend winner.Weekly Planner
Plan my week. Priorities: {{list_3}}. Projects: {{list}}. Available: {{hours}} (ex meetings).
Day-by-day plan: deep work AM, group similar tasks, buffer time, flag what won't fit.Spreadsheet Formula
{{Excel/Sheets}} formula to {{task}}. Data: {{columns}}. Expected result: {{result}}.
Provide formula, step-by-step explanation, how to extend. Handle empty cells/errors.Delegation Brief
Delegation brief for {{task}} to {{person}}: description, why it matters, success criteria, deadline + milestones, resources, decision authority, check-in schedule.Status Update
Project status for {{project}}: this week ({{done}}), blockers ({{blockers}}), next week ({{planned}}).
3-sentence exec summary, then details. Green/yellow/red status. Under 200 words.Automate Repetitive Task
I spend {{time}}/week on {{task}}. Current process: {{steps}}. Tools: {{tools}}.
Suggest: 1. Quick fix (30% savings, today) 2. Medium (60%, this week) 3. Full automation (90%, needs setup).Presentation Outline
Presentation on {{topic}}. Duration: {{min}}. Audience: {{audience}}. Goal: {{inform/persuade}}.
Per slide: title, key message, visual suggestion, speaker notes. Rule of three. Clear CTA.Problem-Solving Framework
Solve: {{problem}}. Context: {{background}}. Constraints: {{constraints}}.
1. Root cause (5 Whys) 2. 3 solutions (pros/cons) 3. Recommendation + steps 4. How to measure success.Knowledge Base Article
Knowledge base article for {{topic}}. Audience: {{internal/customers}}. Problem: {{problem}}.
Title, summary, numbered steps, troubleshooting (3 issues + fixes), related articles.Email Organizer
Categorize these emails: {{subjects_and_senders}}
Each: priority (urgent/this week/can wait/delegate), category (action/FYI/meeting/sales/spam), response time. List top 3 to handle first.7. Creative & Brainstorming
Ideas, names, pitches, and creative exercises.
Name Generator
20 names for {{product/business}}. Context: {{what_it_does}}. Vibe: {{vibe}}.
5 descriptive, 5 abstract, 5 metaphor-based, 5 compound words. Note likely .com availability.Brainstorm Unconventional
Unconventional ideas for {{challenge}}:
5 realistic but creative, 5 ambitious but possible, 5 "no constraints". For each: idea, why it might work, biggest obstacle. Then 2 mashup concepts.Elevator Pitch
3 elevator pitches for {{idea}}:
1. 10-second (one sentence) 2. 30-second (3-4 sentences) 3. 60-second (full context + ask). Lead with problem, solution, proof, clear ask.Roast My Idea
Constructively roast my idea: {{idea}}. Market: {{audience}}. Revenue: {{model}}.
Top 5 failure reasons, what the smartest competitor would do, unanswerable investor question, target customer's dismissal. Then: how to address each.Explain with Analogies
Explain {{topic}} using 5 analogies: cooking, sports, relationship, construction, music. Each illuminates a different aspect. Rate each analogy's accuracy (1-10).Creative Brief
Creative brief for {{project}}. Brand: {{brand}}. Objective: {{goal}}. Audience: {{audience}}. Tone: {{tone}}.
Background, challenge, insight, key message, deliverables, mandatory elements, success metrics.Story Prompts
5 unique story prompts. Genre: {{genre or "surprise me"}}.
Each: opening line, character with quirk, central conflict, unexpected twist, atmospheric setting.Brand Voice Guide
Social media brand voice guide for {{brand}}: 3 voice attributes, tone by platform (LinkedIn/X/IG), words we use, words we never use, example posts (1 per platform).Content Calendar
2-week social calendar for {{brand}} on {{platforms}}. Each post: day + platform, type, topic + angle, hook, CTA.
Mix: 40% value, 30% engagement, 20% promotion, 10% entertainment.Gift Ideas
10 gifts for {{relationship}} into {{interests}}. Budget: {{budget}}. Occasion: {{occasion}}.
3 experiences, 3 physical, 2 personalized, 2 "they'd never buy themselves". Where to get each.8. Learning & Analysis
Understand complex topics and research faster.
Explain Like I'm 10
Explain {{topic}} simply. Use everyday analogies, no jargon. Structure: simple explanation, real-world analogy, "slightly more advanced" version, one thing to remember. Then expert version (3 sentences).Debate Both Sides
Both sides of: {{topic}}. PRO: 3 arguments + evidence, best counter to CON. CON: 3 arguments + evidence, best counter to PRO. End with: "Strongest argument overall is... because..."Book Summary
Summary of "{{book}}" by {{author}}: core thesis (2 sentences), 5-7 key ideas, 3 best quotes, practical takeaways, who should read it, connection to {{related_topic}}.Interview Prep
Prepare me for {{role}} interview at {{company_type}}: 5 behavioral questions (STAR outlines), 3 technical questions with answers, 2 questions to ask, red flags. My background: {{summary}}.What Would [Expert] Say?
Analyze {{topic}} from 3 perspectives: {{expert_1}}, {{expert_2}}, {{expert_3}}.
Each: assessment (2-3 sentences), their question, their advice, disagreements. Synthesize best insights.More: student prompts · research prompts
Which AI Model Should You Use?
Best for: long documents, careful analysis, code reviews, nuanced writing. Strongest at following complex instructions.
Best for: quick generation, creative tasks, conversational flows, image generation with DALL-E. Widest plugin ecosystem.
Best for: multimodal tasks (text + images), Google Workspace integration, long-context analysis (1M tokens).
Detailed breakdown: ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best AI prompts in 2026?
The best AI prompts are specific, structured, and include context. They work across ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. This guide curates 75 tested prompts across 8 categories — every prompt has been verified across multiple models.
Do these prompts work with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini?
Yes. Every prompt in this guide has been tested with ChatGPT (GPT-4o), Claude (Sonnet/Opus), and Google Gemini. Good prompt engineering principles are model-agnostic.
What makes a good AI prompt?
Five elements: clear role assignment, specific task description, relevant context, output format specification, and appropriate constraints. The prompts in this guide include all five.
Are these AI prompts free?
Yes. Every prompt is free to copy and use. No signup required. Create a free account to save favorites and organize prompts into collections.
Which AI model should I use?
It depends on the task. Claude excels at long documents and careful analysis. ChatGPT is fastest for quick generation. Gemini is best for multimodal tasks and Google integration. See our model comparison for details.
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