LLM Prompt Shortcuts

Explain like I’m 5 years old.

Rebuild the concept from the ground up.

Lay out the reasoning step-by-step.

Show the intermediate reasoning process.

Avoid generic responses; think deeply.

Slow down and reason logically.

Reflect on the answer just given.

Critically evaluate your own response.

Identify potential biases in reasoning.

Highlight possible mistakes or traps to avoid.

Too Long, Didn’t Listen(summarize briefly).

Give an executive-style summary.

Reply in 3 lines or less.

Extract key points or insights.

Summarize+ provide next steps.

Turn into a step-by-step checklist.

Force specific output format.

Produce a schema, ERD outline, or data model.

Compare two or more things side by side.

Create a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats table.

Output as a roadmap with phases/timelines.

Produce a one-page condensed reference.

Generate a high-level plan or architecture diagram.

Present the answer as a reusable framework.

Summarize results as a comparison table.

Adjust tone.

Adapt language level.

Speak as a specific persona(e.g., CTO, teacher).

Define exactly what you want.

Rephrase in a given writing style.

Turn the answer into a short persuasive pitch.

Explain as if mentoring or teaching.

Respond like a raw developer(code-focused).

Answer like a project manager(scope, risk, timeline).

Explain using a story or analogy.

Express using measurable indicators.

Show multiple perspectives in parallel.

Present views from different roles/stakeholders.

Keep multiple layers of context.

Break down causal relationships.

Explore alternative scenarios.

Highlight how it evolved over time.

Compare against best practices or standards.

Cross-check logic for consistency.

Derive practical rules of thumb.

Brainstorm creative ideas rapidly.

Turn the topic into an actionable plan.

Deconstruct how something works.

Identify new opportunities or niches.

Summarize best practices into a ready-to-use guide.

Question and refine the idea through back-and-forth reasoning.

Generate testable hypotheses for a problem.

Identify the underlying cause, not just symptoms.

Apply the “Five Whys” method to trace cause and effect.

Verify if each claim is backed by data or assumption.

Present the strongest opposing argument.

Balance benefits vs. potential risks.

Describe how something could go wrong.

Imagine failure in advance and trace what caused it.

Outline logical decision paths or outcomes.

Evaluate and explain code quality and structure.

Locate logical or syntactic issues in code.

Rewrite for efficiency or readability.

Generate unit tests or integration test cases.

Add docstrings and inline explanations for functions.

Explain complex code line by line.

Show what changed between two code versions.

Simulate debugging process and possible fixes.

Improve structure without changing functionality.

Suggest relevant software design patterns.

Convert raw numbers into narrative insights.

Define key metrics aligned with goals.

Draw a logical data flow or pipeline structure.

Generate SQL for a given data problem.

Explain an ML model’s logic in plain English.

Contrast how an AI and a human would solve it.

Design an AI agent’s architecture and flow.

Create Retrieval-Augmented Generation setup outline.

Evaluate limitations or biases in a model.

Outline checks for data consistency and quality.

Summarize the competitive landscape.

Create or evaluate a business model.

Define what makes a product unique.

Suggest suitable pricing models.

Benchmark against key players.

Visualize how users move through a funnel.

Outline a launch or sales strategy.

Identify standout features that drive adoption.

Suggest ways to retain existing users.

Propose KPIs and visualization ideas.

Craft an attention-grabbing hook or intro.

Turn information into a storytelling sequence.

Control emotional tone across paragraphs.

Generate a punchy one-line quote.

Make the tone more confident and powerful.

Rewrite keeping meaning but changing structure.

Suggest optimized hashtags for reach.

Write persuasive calls-to-action.

Turn a long post into a Twitter/LinkedIn thread.

Generate short-form video script(30–60 sec).