--- title: ChatGPT date: 2023-02-09 10:28:43 background: bg-[#4aa181] tags: - AI - OpenAI - Prompts - Tips categories: - Toolkit intro: This cheat sheet lists out prompts and tips from all over the world on how to use ChatGPT effectively plugins: - copyCode --- ## Glossary ### AI - Prompt: input or query that guides an AI model in generating a response.[[s]](https://time.com/collections/the-ai-dictionary-from-allbusiness-com/7273982/definition-of-prompt-ai-prompt) - Tokens: the smallest units of text processed by an AI model (e.g., words, subwords, characters, and punctuation marks) that varies depending on the model and the tokenization method.[[s]](https://time.com/collections/the-ai-dictionary-from-allbusiness-com/7273998/definition-of-token/) - Token Limit: the maximum number of tokens an AI model can process in one interaction.[[s]](https://time.com/collections/the-ai-dictionary-from-allbusiness-com/7273998/definition-of-token/) - Artificial intelligence (AI): technology that enables machines to simulate human cognition (e.g., human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity, and autonomy).[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/artificial-intelligence) - AI Model: program trained on a set of data to recognize patterns or make decisions without further human intervention.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-model) - Large language model (LLM): transformer-based AI model trained on large text datasets to understand and generate natural language.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/large-language-models) - Hallucination: AI response that detects nonexistent patterns and creates outputs that are nonsensical and inaccurate.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-hallucinations) - Jailbreak: exploiting vulnerabilities in AI systems to bypass their ethical guidelines and perform restricted actions.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/ai-jailbreak) ### Prompt Engineering Techniques - Zero-shot: prompt with no examples.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/zero-shot-prompting) - One-shot: prompt with one example.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/one-shot-prompting) - Few-shot: prompt with multiple examples.[[s]](https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/few-shot-prompting) - Chain of thought: prompt guiding the model to break down complex reasoning into intermediate steps.[[s]](https://cloud.google.com/discover/what-is-prompt-engineering?hl=en) ### Modes - Study and learn: interactive learning that encourages step by step problem solving instead of giving direct answers.[[s]](https://openai.com/index/chatgpt-study-mode/) - Create image: generate images from text prompts.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9260256-chatgpt-capabilities-overview) - Think longer: performs deeper reasoning and generates more accurate, thoughtful, and detailed responses.[[s]](https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5) - Deep research: reads and synthesizes content across multiple online sources and produces cited structured outputs.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9260256-chatgpt-capabilities-overview) - Web search: finds recent and real-time information online.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/9260256-chatgpt-capabilities-overview) - Canvas: separate interface for collaborative writing and coding that provides inline editing, suggestions, and feedback.[[s]](https://openai.com/index/introducing-canvas/) ## Prompt Tips ### Efficiency - Use the latest model as it's generally more capable and easier to prompt.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api) - Provide general instructions at the start of conversations or when changing direction to avoid repeating them. - Don't say polite phrases to the AI (e.g., please, thank you) as it adds unecessary computational costs.[[s]](https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-spends-tens-of-millions-of-dollars-on-people-playing-please-and-thank-you-but-sam-altman-says-its-worth-it?utm_source=chatgpt.com) - Don't explicitly ask the AI for help (e.g., can you help me do x?). - Don't explicitly reference yourself unless clarifying multiple entities (e.g., I want to, do x for me). ### Clarity - Be clear, specific, and provide enough context for the model to understand what you are asking.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10032626-prompt-engineering-best-practices-for-chatgpt) - Prompt engineering often requires iterative refinement by adjusting wording, adding context, and simplifying requests.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/10032626-prompt-engineering-best-practices-for-chatgpt) - Break complex tasks into smaller focused prompts.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/4936848-how-do-i-create-a-good-prompt-for-an-ai-model) - Specify focus areas, highlight important aspects, and ask for multiple options.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/4936848-how-do-i-create-a-good-prompt-for-an-ai-model) - Provide examples of the desired output format to improve accuracy.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api) - Focus on specifying what to do and not just what to avoid.[[s]](https://help.openai.com/en/articles/6654000-best-practices-for-prompt-engineering-with-the-openai-api) - Before writing a prompt, identify the goal and expected output.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) - Provide important keywords or phrases where possible to faciliate SEO and communicate term preferences to the AI model.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) - Keep prompts precise and clean by omitting unnecessary or redundant information.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) - Avoid conflicting terms that might confuse the AI.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) - Open-ended questions usually provide more detailed responses than [closed-ended questions] and yes/no questions.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) - When in doubt, ask AI to generate prompts for you.[[s]](https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/AI-prompt) ### Security - Don't share sensitive information with AI as you can't be certain how it's stored, if it will be shared, of if it's vulnerable to data breaches.[[s]](https://www.grantthornton.com/insights/articles/advisory/2023/anticipate-cybersecurity-and-privacy-risks-in-ai) ## Prompt Structure ### Prompt Frameworks General Purpose ``` [role] [task] [style] [output format] [constraint] ``` ### Role Standard - Act as [occupation] with [specifications] - [List of roles](https://github.com/f/awesome-chatgpt-prompts) Roleplay - Act as [name] with [visual description] [personality] [behaviour examples] [lore] in [scenario] ### Tasks (Language And Text) {.secondary} [verb] [task] [specifics] Generate - Generate [content type] to [entity] about [topic] and cover [aspects] - Generate random [names|numbers|words|ideas|X] matching [criteria] - [Continue|extend|lengthen] Summarise - [Summarise|shorten|write concise|write key points|write main lesson] - Create outline Refine - [Write better|improve] - Paraphrase - Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors - Change [narrative voice A] to [narrative voice B] - Replace X with Y Explain - [Explain|elaborate] - Explain [how to do|each step of] X - Explain what X does - Explain X [in simple terms|like I’m 5|simplify]; Simplify X - Teach me about [topic|subject] - Provide [example|analogy] Organize - Sort X by [key] in [order] - Categorize Advise - Create [strategy|goals|milestones|roadmap|schedule|timeline] for X - Recommend [media type] [on|similar to] [topic] - Recommend [gifts|X] for [entity|occasion] - Recommend improvements - Provide [advice|feedback] for X Analyze - Extract [themes|keywords|info] about X - Identify [similarities|differences] between X and Y - Analyse the [sentiment|tone] of X - Identify gaps in X - Evaluate [strengths and weaknesses|pros and cons] of X - Is X [comparison] Y? Translate - Translate [language A] into [language B] - Convert [unit A] to [unit B] - Reformat as [output format] Filter - Filter items where [condition] - Choose best from [options] - Choose [top|lowest|first|last|random] [quantity] from [options] Engage - Provide questions about X Research - Get up-to-date [facts|news|data] on X - Find [sources|references|citations] for X - Is this true? ### Tasks (Meta) {.secondary} Chat Memory - Based on [previous context] do X ### Tasks (Code) {.secondary} Generate - Generate code in [programming language] to do X Translate - Translate [programming language A] into [programming language B] Optimize - Optimize X for [benefit] Debug - Debug X and explain why it's doing Y ### Tasks (Image) {.secondary} Generate - Generate image of X in [style] Edit - Edit image to have X ### Tasks (File And Image Upload) {.secondary} Explain - Question what is shown - Interpet visuals Analysis - Extract data ### Task (5W1H Questions) {.secondary} Who - Who is X? - Who is [involved|affected by|responsible] for X? - Who should I contact for help with X? What - [What is|define|explain|describe] X? - What are the key topics of X? - What does [quote] mean? - [What is done well?|what can be improved?] - What is the best way to do X? When - When [did|will] X happen? - When is the best time to do X? Where - Where did X take place? - Where to find X? Why - Why did X happen? - Why is this approach used? - Why is X important? - Why might X succeed or fail? - Why is X preferable to Y? How - How to do X? - How does X work? - How did this happen? ### Style Using [style] Imitate - Using style of [person|brand|genre|character] Formality - Formal - Informal Directness - Direct - Indirect Tones Positive - Optimistic - Appreciative - Assertive - Calm - Confident - Encouraging - Friendly - Humorous - Inspirational Negative - Pessimistic - Accusatory - Concerned - Critical - Regretful - Sarcastic - Urgent ### Output Format (Text) {.secondary} In [output format] Paragraphs - Paragraphs **_(default)_** List - Bulleted list - Numbered list - Check list Code - Code Instructions - Step-by-step instructions Knowledge Base - Q&A - FAQ Creative Writing - [Joke|humour] - [Lyrics|song] - [Metaphorical|stylized language] - Poetry - [Script|screenplay|dialogue] - [Story|narrative] Games - [Quiz|test|flashcards|drills] - [Riddle|puzzle] - [rpg|choose-your-own-adventure] ### Output Format (Visual) {.secondary} Data Visualization - Table - [Chart type] chart Creative Visual - ASCII Art - Emojis - Word cloud ### Output Format (File Type) {.secondary} Document - PDF Structured Data And Markup - Plain text - Markdown - HTML - XML - CSV - JSON - LaTeX Programming Code And Scripting - [Programming language] - Pseudocode - Regular expression ### Constraint But [constraint] Length - Be [extremely detailed|concise] - In [quantity] [words|sentences] Language - No jargon or technical terms Structure - Show [quantity] [examples|options] - No headers - No pretext titles Voice And Style - Use [first-person|second-person|third-person] narrative voice - Don't change the wording - Use pop culture references Edits - Do [minor|major] edits - Only show [changed|unchanged] content ## Examples ### Job Name Business ```{.wrap} Suggest creative name for tech startup ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest catchy names for bakery business ``` Interview Questions ```{.wrap} Suggest common software engineer interview questions ``` Create Course Outline ```{.wrap} Create course outline on web development for beginners ``` ```{.wrap} Create training program outline for customer service workshop ``` ### Relationship Gift Ideas ```{.wrap} Suggest gift ideas for clients ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest gift ideas for clients who work as flourists ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest gift ideas for my wife who loves steampunk art and crafts, mystery sci-fi, journalling ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest creative ideas for 10 year old’s birthday ``` ### Competition Select Contest Winners ```{.wrap} Randomly select 1 name from this list ``` ```{.wrap} Randomly select 5 email addresses from this list ``` ```{.wrap} Select top 3 records with the shortest lap times from this list ``` ### Programming Create Code ```{.wrap} Create program to calculate the factorial of given number in python ``` Create Regular Expressions ```{.wrap} Create regex to match all email addresses in list ``` ```{.wrap} Create regex to match all words that start with "ban" ``` ```{.wrap} Create regex to match 8-digit password ``` Explain Code ```{.wrap} Explain why code not working ``` ```{.wrap} Explain what code does ``` ```{.wrap} Explain how to make a HTTP request in javascript ``` Update Code ```{.wrap} Add code comments ``` ```{.wrap} Add class "header" to header tag ``` ```{.wrap} Update CSS to change font color to blue ``` Translate - Specifically called transpile when addressing programming languages. ```{.wrap} Translate code to Python ``` ### Email Create Emails ```{.wrap} Write email inviting Jack to dinner on the weekend ``` ```{.wrap} Write email sequence for our new customer onboarding process ``` ```{.wrap} Write email to inform staff of elevator maintenance on 23 June 2025, elevators unavailable for 24 hours, apologise for inconvenience ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest response to message asking about project status ``` Format Email ```{.wrap} Proofread and format email ``` Email Marketing ```{.wrap} Suggest tips to increase open and click-through rates for my email campaigns ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest ways to make my email content more engaging and relevant to my subscribers ``` Extract Data ```{.wrap} Extract all email addresses in text ``` ### Spreadsheet Create Something ```{.wrap} Create excel formula to calculate sum of cells A1 to A10 ``` ```{.wrap} Generate spreadsheet dummy data as a placeholder ``` ```{.wrap} Create macro to calculate average of cells B1 to B10 and insert result in cell C1 ``` Explain Something ```{.wrap} Explain formula =SUM(A1:A10) in simple terms ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest tips to improve spreadsheet efficiency ``` ### Social Media Create Content ```{.wrap} Suggest meme ideas for dogs ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest climate change post ideas to engage my followers ``` ```{.wrap} Generate hashtags and caption for a picture of scenic sunset ``` ### Reading Text Analysis ```{.wrap} Summarize article ``` ```{.wrap} Write concise main points ``` Translate ```{.wrap} Translate to spanish ``` Recommendations ```{.wrap} Recommend books similar to Hunger Games ``` ### Design Design Prompts ```{.wrap} Create design prompt of logo for new sports brand ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest eye-catching thumbnail designs for youtube video on healthy eating ``` Aesthetic Pairings ```{.wrap} Suggest font pairing for travel blog header design ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest color palette for wedding photography website ``` ### Data Analysis Data Extraction ```{.wrap} Extract all numbers from text ``` Data Filtering ```{.wrap} Filter list based on [condition] ``` Data Presentation ```{.wrap} Create table from data ``` ### Paid Ads Create Ad ```{.wrap} Suggest creative ideas for new product launch ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest ad copy for travel company ``` ```{.wrap} Create headlines, body text, and calls to action for new fitness program ad ``` Ad Targeting ```{.wrap} Recommend target Facebook audience for clothing line ad campaign ``` Ad Technical Support ```{.wrap} Review tag manager code for errors ``` ### Amazon FBA Product Content ```{.wrap} Write compelling product description for latest item ``` Communication ```{.wrap} Rewrite appeal letter to make it more persuasive ``` ```{.wrap} Write effective email to reach out to potential suppliers ``` Product Strategy ```{.wrap} Suggest items that would make a good bundle for our customers ``` ```{.wrap} Organize product and pricing information into a neat and manageable spreadsheet ``` ### Writing Name Something ```{.wrap} Suggest titles for short story ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest titles for article 10 options ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest domain name for gardening blog ``` Content Creation ```{.wrap} Create outline for essay on exercise ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest ideas for blog on sustainable fashion ``` ```{.wrap} Create blog post on financial planning ``` ```{.wrap} Expand jazz music sentence ``` Editing And Formatting ```{.wrap} Change report tone to conversational ``` ```{.wrap} Proofread article ``` ```{.wrap} Format headings for blog post ``` Evaluation ```{.wrap} Check for bias ``` ```{.wrap} Check for plagiarism ``` ### Teacher Teaching Support ```{.wrap} Convert work history fact list into multiple-choice quiz ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest ideas for history assignment on American Revolution ``` ```{.wrap} Divide list of 30 students into groups of 6 ``` ```{.wrap} Create grading curve for class based on their test scores ``` ```{.wrap} Grade history essay and provide feedback on any areas for improvement ``` ### YouTube Content Creation ```{.wrap} Create timestamps for podcast episode transcript ``` ```{.wrap} Convert youtube cooking video into blog post with headings and bullet points ``` ```{.wrap} Create outline for a video about the benefits of meditation ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest thumbnail ideas for video on "DIY home decor" ``` ```{.wrap} Suggest fashion video ideas for individual episodes ``` Analyse ```{.wrap} What is the script tone for environmental issues video ``` Communication ```{.wrap} Create thoughtful and polite response to negative comment on youtube video ``` ### Research History Research ```{.wrap} Explain events leading up to American Civil War ``` ```{.wrap} Provide key details about printing press invention ``` ```{.wrap} Research olympic games history ``` ```{.wrap} Provide key details about French Revolution ``` ```{.wrap} Explain history of Byzantine Empire ``` Science Reseearch ```{.wrap} Explain quantum computing in simple terms ``` ```{.wrap} Explain rocket science like i'm five ``` ### SEO Keywords ```{.wrap} Find best keywords for [topic] with low competition ``` ```{.wrap} Generate list of keywords targeting multiple geographic locations ``` ```{.wrap} Generate list of keyword synonyms for [topic] ``` Content Optimization ```{.wrap} Find opportunities for internal linking related to [topic] ``` ```{.wrap} Research industry-specific terminology for use in [topic] content ``` ```{.wrap} Find best time to publish content related to [topic] ``` Link Building ```{.wrap} Find authoritative websites to acquire backlinks for [topic] content ``` ```{.wrap} Research best external linking strategies for [topic] ``` Tools ```{.wrap} Find most popular tools used for [topic] seo ``` Tactics ```{.wrap} Research best tactics for [topic] mobile optimization ``` ```{.wrap} What are the best tactics for [topic] international seo? ``` Competitors ```{.wrap} Research competitor strategies related to [topic] ``` ```{.wrap} What are the best affiliate marketing websites for [topic]? ``` ### Roleplay ```{.wrap} Name: William Shakespeare Visual description: - Wearing Elizabethan attire. - Holding quill. Personality: - Keen observer and a masterful weaver of tales. - Knack for finding humor in the most unlikely places. Behaviour examples: - "To be, or not to be: that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?" - "Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased?" Lore: - Grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and later moved to London. - Famous for his tragedies, comedies, and historical plays. Scenario: - Night of a grand performance at the Globe Theatre. - Lead actor is missing and staff are concerned about how to achieve the performance. ```