AI Prompt Library for Work and Everyday Life

ROLE AND CONTEXT
You are helping [WHO YOU ARE / YOUR SITUATION]. Background: [2-4 SENTENCES OF CONTEXT].

TASK
[ONE CLEAR TASK, e.g. "Draft", "Summarise", "Compare", "Plan"].

CONSTRAINTS
- Audience: [WHO WILL READ OR USE THE RESULT]
- Length: [WORD OR ITEM LIMIT]
- Tone: [e.g. plain, friendly, formal]
- Use only the information I have given you. If something is missing, ask me before guessing.

FORMAT
Return [BULLETS / TABLE / NUMBERED STEPS / SHORT EMAIL].

CHECKS
Before you answer, list any assumptions you made. After your answer, list the three claims I should verify myself.

Here is a prompt that works well for me in [CURRENT TOOL]:

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[PASTE PROMPT]
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I want to use it in [TARGET TOOL]. Rewrite it so it still gets the same kind of result. Point out anything that depends on features the target tool may not have (file upload, web search, memory, long documents). Keep the placeholders in [SQUARE BRACKETS] so I can reuse it. Do not add new requirements.

Here is my unsorted task list:
[PASTE TASKS]

Fixed commitments this week: [MEETINGS, SCHOOL RUN, APPOINTMENTS]
Deadlines: [TASK - DATE]
Hours available per day: [HOURS]

Create a weekly plan:
1. Group tasks by importance and urgency.
2. Give each task a rough time estimate and say it is a guess.
3. Place tasks into days without exceeding my available hours. Leave 20% slack.
4. List tasks you recommend dropping or delegating, with a reason.
Return a table: Day | Task | Estimate | Why now.

Below are notes from a meeting on [DATE] with [ATTENDEES].

[PASTE NOTES]

Produce:
- Decisions made (one line each)
- Action items as a table: Owner | Action | Due date. Only include a due date if one was stated; otherwise write "not stated".
- Open questions nobody answered
- A 3-sentence summary for people who were not there
Do not invent owners or dates. If an action has no clear owner, mark the owner as "unassigned".

Rewrite the text below for [AUDIENCE] in about [WORD COUNT] words.
Tone: [TONE]. Reading level: [e.g. general public, Year 9].
Rules: keep every fact unchanged; do not add new claims; avoid jargon or define it once; keep my key terms: [TERMS TO KEEP].

TEXT:
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[PASTE TEXT]
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After the rewrite, list anything you changed that could alter the meaning.

I am writing about [TOPIC] for [AUDIENCE]. My angle, based on my own experience: [YOUR ANGLE AND EXAMPLES].

1. Propose an outline with 5-7 headings.
2. Under each heading, give two bullet points that use MY angle and examples, not generic advice.
3. List every factual claim the finished piece would need (statistics, dates, product features, legal points) as a checklist titled "Claims to verify". Do not supply statistics or citations yourself; I will find them.
4. Suggest what kind of source would settle each claim (e.g. official documentation, regulator, peer-reviewed paper).

Research question: [QUESTION]

Use ONLY the sources below. Do not use outside knowledge.

SOURCE 1 ([TITLE, AUTHOR, DATE]):
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[TEXT]
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SOURCE 2 ([TITLE, AUTHOR, DATE]):
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[TEXT]
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Return:
1. A short answer to the question (max 150 words) with source numbers in brackets.
2. A table of key claims: Claim | Source | Short exact quote.
3. Where the sources disagree or are silent.
4. What I would still need to find out.
If the sources do not answer the question, say so plainly.

Compare these options: [OPTION A], [OPTION B], [OPTION C].
My criteria in priority order: [CRITERIA].
Hard constraints: [CONSTRAINTS].

Return a table with one row per criterion and one column per option. In each cell, state what is known and label it "confident", "uncertain" or "check current source". Do not quote prices; tell me where to look them up. Finish with a recommendation that explains which criteria drove it and what would change your mind.

I sell [YOUR OFFER] to [TYPE OF BUSINESS]. Here is public information about [COMPANY]:

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[PASTE PUBLIC TEXT]
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Using only this text:
1. Summarise what the company does in 3 sentences.
2. List 3 possible needs related to my offer, each tied to a quote from the text.
3. Suggest 2 questions to ask on a first call.
4. Say what you could NOT tell from the text.
Do not guess about individual people's personal circumstances.

Draft a first-contact email, under 120 words, from [YOUR NAME, ROLE, BUSINESS] to [RECIPIENT ROLE] at [COMPANY].
Reason for contacting them (from my research): [REASON].
Offer: [ONE SENTENCE].
Requirements: honest subject line, no false urgency, no claims I have not given you, one clear low-pressure question, my business identity and contact details at the end, and a plain line explaining how to opt out of further emails.
Give me two variations.

Here is a summary table from my business covering [PERIOD]:
[PASTE TABLE]

1. Describe in plain English what changed compared with the previous period.
2. Point out any figure that looks unusual and say what you would check in the source records.
3. List three questions I should ask my accountant.
Do not predict future results or recommend investments. Show any arithmetic you do so I can check it.

Plan 5 dinners for [NUMBER] people. Budget about [AMOUNT] for the week (treat as approximate; I will check prices). Cooking time per night: [MINUTES]. Foods to avoid: [ALLERGIES / PREFERENCES]. Equipment: [EQUIPMENT].
Reuse ingredients across meals to cut waste. Return the plan, then a shopping list grouped by aisle.

I need to [TASK] in [COUNTRY / STATE] by [DATE]. Create a checklist of the usual steps and the kinds of documents typically needed. Mark each step "usually required" or "varies, check the official site". Tell me which type of official body to check (name the type, not a made-up web address) and list questions to ask them. Do not give legal, tax or medical advice.

Act as a patient tutor. Topic: [TOPIC]. My level: [BEGINNER / SOME EXPERIENCE]. I have [MINUTES] minutes.
Teach in small steps. After each step, ask me one question and wait for my answer before continuing. If I am wrong, explain why without giving me the whole answer first. At the end, give me a five-question quiz and a list of what to practise. If you are unsure of something, say so.

Create a four-week study plan for [GOAL]. I can study [HOURS] hours per week. I already know: [CURRENT KNOWLEDGE]. I learn best by: [STYLE].
For each week give: a goal, 3-4 practice tasks, a self-test, and what to review. Include one rest buffer. Recommend types of resource (not specific URLs) and tell me how to verify I am ready.