100 Best ChatGPT Prompts for 2026 — Copy, Paste, and Use

A curated, tested collection of 100 ChatGPT prompts across writing, research, coding, productivity, business, students, and marketing — ready to copy, paste, and adapt.

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How to Use This Collection

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your specific information before sending. The more specific you are, the better the output. These prompts are organised by use case.

Writing Prompts

1. Blog Post Draft

Write a first draft for a blog post titled "[title]". Audience: [describe]. My specific angle: [your unique perspective]. Length: ~[word count] words. Tone: [conversational/professional/authoritative]. No padding.

2. Email Reply

Write a professional reply to this email. My intent: [what you want to say]. Tone: [professional/friendly/firm]. Under [word count] words. Sign off as [name]. Email: [paste email]

3. LinkedIn Post

Write a LinkedIn post about [topic]. My perspective: [your genuine take]. Audience: [industry/role]. Tone: direct and human. 150–200 words. Do not start with "I" or a rhetorical question. Maximum 3 relevant hashtags.

4. Cover Letter

Write a cover letter for a [job title] role at [company]. My most relevant achievements: [list 2–3 specific examples]. Why this company: [authentic reason]. Tone: confident but grounded. Under 300 words. Do not open with "I am writing to express my interest."

5. Product Description

Write a product description for [product]. Features: [list]. Target customer: [describe]. Tone: [aspirational/practical]. Structure: one opening sentence, two benefit sentences, one spec sentence. Under 120 words. Avoid: "game-changing", "revolutionary".

6. Three Intro Variations

Write 3 different introduction paragraphs for a piece about [topic]. Angle 1: counterintuitive statement. Angle 2: concrete scenario. Angle 3: conclusion first. Each 80–100 words. Label each clearly.

7. Rewrite for Clarity

Rewrite this text to be clearer and more direct. Keep all key information. Remove passive voice. Reading level: [Grade 8/Grade 10/professional]. Do not add new information. Text: [paste text]

8. FAQ Section

Write a FAQ section for a page about [topic]. Generate 8 questions a real customer would genuinely ask. For each: phrase it as the customer would ask, give a direct answer in 50–80 words.

9. Executive Summary

Write an executive summary of the following for senior leadership. Length: 250–300 words. Structure: situation, key findings, recommendation, next steps. Assume readers will not read the full document. Document: [paste or summarise]

10. Newsletter Section

Write a newsletter section about [topic]. Audience: [describe]. Tone: [conversational/analytical]. 150–200 words. Include one specific actionable takeaway readers can use today.

Research Prompts

11. Summarise Long Text

Summarise the following: (1) one-sentence TL;DR, (2) 5 key points as bullets, (3) any decisions or action items. Do not add information not in the source. Text: [paste text]

12. Topic Overview

Give me a working understanding of [topic]. I need to discuss it with [type of expert] in [timeframe]. Cover: core concepts, main points of debate, and 3 smart questions I should ask. Assume I know very little.

13. Identify Counterarguments

I am going to argue that [your position]. List the 5 strongest counterarguments. For each: (1) state the argument clearly, (2) why it has merit, (3) how I might respond.

14. Extract Action Items

Read the following and extract: (1) decisions made, (2) action items with owners, (3) open questions, (4) deadlines. Three separate labelled lists. Text: [paste notes or document]

15. Steelman the Other Side

I believe [your position]. Give me the strongest possible version of the opposing view. Steelman it — do not soften it to make my view look better.

16. Compare Two Options

Create a detailed comparison of [Option A] vs [Option B] for [use case]. Cover: key differences, where each performs better, trade-offs, and a recommendation for [my specific situation]. Format: comparison table then a recommendation paragraph.

17. Find Assumptions

Read the following plan and list all the assumptions it relies on. For each: state it clearly, rate it as safe/moderate/risky, and suggest how to test it. Plan: [paste text]

18. Fact-Check Passage

Review the following for claims that should be verified before publishing. For each factual claim: note its plausibility and what primary source would confirm or refute it. Passage: [paste text]

Coding Prompts

19. Explain This Code

Explain what the following code does. Reader level: [junior developer/non-technical]. Highlight potential issues and edge cases. Code: [paste code]

20. Debug This Error

I am getting this error: [paste error]. Relevant code: [paste code]. Expected behaviour: [describe]. Walk me through the cause and fix step by step.

*Both ChatGPT and Claude have handled this pattern well in practice while building ShabelleHub — the key factor was always pasting the actual error message and code rather than describing the problem from memory.*

21. Write Unit Tests

Write unit tests for the following function using [Jest/pytest/framework]. Cover: happy path, 2+ edge cases, error conditions. Include comments explaining what each test checks. Function: [paste function]

22. Code Review

Review this [language] code as a senior developer. Focus on: correctness, performance, security, readability, and conventions. Be specific about what to change and why. Code: [paste code]

23. Convert Language

Convert this code from [source language] to [target language]. Maintain the same logic. Add comments where idioms differ. Code: [paste code]

24. Write a Regex

Write a regular expression that matches [describe]. Include: the regex, an explanation of each part, 3 example strings it should match, and 2 it should not. Language: [Python/JavaScript/other].

25. SQL Query

Write a SQL query to [describe what you need]. Table structure: [describe tables and key columns]. Explain what the query does. Show the most readable approach.

Productivity Prompts

26. Daily Schedule

Help me plan my day. Tasks: [list with rough time estimates]. Available focused time: [X hours]. Energy peaks: [morning/afternoon]. Fixed commitments: [list]. Create an ordered schedule with time blocks and breaks.

27. Meeting Agenda

Create an agenda for a [duration] meeting about [topic]. Attendees: [list roles]. Goal: [what should be decided]. Include time allocations and a brief pre-read list.

28. Decision Analysis

Help me think through this decision: [describe]. My priorities: [list 3–5]. Options: [list]. Analyse each option against my priorities step by step, then give a clear recommendation.

29. Meeting Notes to Summary

Turn these notes into a structured summary: decisions made, action items with owners, open questions, and deadlines. Notes: [paste notes]

30. Difficult Conversation Prep

I need to have a difficult conversation with [role]. The issue: [describe]. My goal: [desired outcome]. My concern: [what I am worried about]. Suggest: how to open, key things to say, what to avoid, and how to handle pushback.

Business Prompts

31. SWOT Analysis

Create a SWOT analysis for [company/product/initiative]. Give 3–5 specific non-generic points per quadrant. Consider: market position, competition, team, and trends. After the SWOT, suggest 2 strategic priorities.

32. Client Proposal Section

Write the "Our Approach" section of a proposal for [project type]. Our approach: [describe in 3–5 bullets]. Tone: professional and specific. 300–400 words. Be specific about what we will actually do.

33. Client Follow-Up Email

Write a follow-up email after [type of meeting]. Points to confirm: [list]. Our action items: [list]. Tone: warm but professional. Under 200 words. Do not start with "I hope this email finds you well."

34. OKR Draft

Draft OKRs for [team/role] for [time period]. Main goal: [describe]. Suggest 1 Objective and 3–4 Key Results. Each KR must be specific and measurable. Briefly explain your reasoning for each.

35. Negotiation Prep

I am preparing to negotiate [subject] with [counterpart]. My goals: [list in priority order]. Their likely goals: [your assessment]. My BATNA: [describe]. Suggest: my opening position, likely areas of compromise, red lines, and 2 tactics.

Student Prompts

36. Essay Outline

Create a detailed essay outline for [topic/question]. My thesis: [state your argument]. Level: [undergraduate/postgraduate/high school]. Include: intro plan, 4–5 body sections with 2–3 points each, and conclusion plan. Just the outline — not the essay.

37. Explain a Concept

Explain [concept] as if I am a [first-year student/beginner]. Use an analogy. Under 250 words. Then ask me one question to check my understanding.

38. Study Guide

Create a study guide for [subject/topic]. For each key concept: one-sentence definition, why it matters, concrete example. Cover [number] concepts. End with 5 practice questions.

39. Essay Feedback

Give me critical feedback on this essay draft. Focus on: argument clarity, evidence use, logical flow, paragraph structure. Tell me what to fix and why. Draft: [paste essay]

40. Research Question Generator

I am writing a paper on [broad topic]. Generate 8 potential research questions from broader to narrower scope. For each: note the type of question and what types of sources would address it.

Marketing Prompts

41. Ad Copy Variations

Write 5 variations of a [Facebook/Google/LinkedIn] ad for [product]. Audience: [describe]. Key benefit: [be specific]. Tone: [direct/conversational/aspirational]. For each: headline max 30 chars, primary text max 125 chars, CTA text.

42. Email Subject Lines

Write 10 email subject lines for a campaign about [topic]. Audience: [describe]. Goal: [opens/clicks/sales]. Include: curiosity-driven, benefit-driven, urgency-based, and question-based styles. Flag which style each uses.

43. Landing Page Copy

Write copy for a landing page for [product]. Include: headline, subheadline, 3 benefit bullets, social proof placeholder, CTA. Audience: [describe]. Avoid generic phrases like "unlock your potential."

44. Content Calendar

Create a 2-week social media content calendar for [brand] on [platforms]. Frequency: [X times per week]. Mix: [educational/promotional/engagement ratio]. For each post: topic, angle, content type, brief description.

45. Brand Voice Guide

Create a brand voice guide for a [type of business]. Should feel: [3 adjectives]. Audience: [describe]. Include: voice description, 3 "sounds like" examples, 3 "does not sound like" examples, 5 phrases to avoid.

Bonus Prompts 46–100

46. Repurpose the following blog post into: (1) a 6-tweet X/Twitter thread, (2) a LinkedIn post of 150–200 words, (3) 3 Instagram captions with different angles. Blog post: [paste]

47. Write a positioning statement for [product]. Format: "For [customer], [product] is the [category] that [benefit] because [reason to believe]." Give me 3 versions for different customer segments.

48. I need to ask [person or organisation] for a favour: [describe the ask]. Draft a request that is specific, honest about what it involves, and makes it easy to say yes or no. Under [word count] words.

49. Improve this response: [paste previous AI output]. Specifically: [describe what was wrong]. Revise it so that [describe what you want instead]. Keep everything else the same.

50. Shorten the following text by [30%/50%] while keeping all key information. If forced to cut something, prioritise keeping [decisions/evidence/actionable points]. Text: [paste]

51. Expand the following text to approximately [word count] words. Add [more examples/more detail on point X/more context]. Only add content that genuinely adds value. Text: [paste]

52. Rewrite the following in a [more formal/more casual/more direct/more empathetic] tone. Keep all the same information. Text: [paste]

53. Give me 5 different ways to say the following. Vary structure, vocabulary, and approach while keeping the same core meaning. Text: [paste]

54. Play devil's advocate: argue against my decision as strongly as possible. Focus on risks and downsides I may not have fully considered. My decision: [describe]

55. Create a comprehensive checklist for [process or task]. Organise into logical phases. Each item specific and actionable. Audience: [describe who will use it].

56. Explain why [decision or outcome] likely happened. Describe: causes, underlying dynamics, and what it reveals about [broader system]. Be analytical, not just descriptive.

57. List the 6 most likely objections my audience will raise when I present [idea]. For each: state it as they would phrase it, explain why it is a legitimate concern, and suggest how to address it.

58. Stress test my plan: under what conditions does it fail? Name the 3 most plausible failure scenarios and what early warning signs I should watch for. Plan: [describe]

59. Write a response to this critical feedback I received: [paste feedback]. Acknowledge what is valid, address what is inaccurate, and explain what I will do differently. Tone: professional and non-defensive.

60. Convert the following technical explanation into an analogy a non-technical person would understand. The analogy should be accurate enough to be useful but not so simplified that it misleads. Explanation: [paste]

61. Rewrite the following to lead with the most important information rather than building up to it. Use the inverted pyramid structure. Original: [paste]

62. Create a decision tree for [type of decision]. Start from the initial question and map out: the key decision points, what determines each path, and what each path leads to.

63. Generate 10 hypotheses about why [situation or outcome] is occurring. Range from most obvious to more unexpected. For each, suggest one way to test it quickly.

64. Help me document [process or system] so that someone unfamiliar could follow it. Include: overview, prerequisites, step-by-step process, common pitfalls, and what success looks like.

65. Write a briefing document on [topic] for someone joining [team/project] who needs to get up to speed quickly. Cover: what matters most, key terminology, decisions already made and why, and main open questions.

66. You are a sceptical [investor/editor/customer] reviewing the following [pitch/article/proposal]. What are your biggest concerns? What would make you say no? Be direct. Document: [paste]

67. You are a first-time reader who knows nothing about this company. Read the following [homepage/email/pitch] and tell me: what do you understand the company does, what is unclear, and what questions remain. Text: [paste]

68. You are an expert in [field] explaining a concept to a smart non-specialist. Use plain language, concrete examples, and address the most common misconceptions. Topic: [describe]

69. You are a project manager who has seen this type of project fail before. Here is the plan: [describe]. What are the 3 most common failure modes, and what would you do differently to avoid each?

70. Analyse the following situation using first principles rather than conventional wisdom. Challenge assumptions usually taken for granted. Situation: [describe]

71. Create a pre-mortem for the following plan: imagine it is one year from now and the plan has failed. What most likely went wrong? Work backwards from failure. Plan: [describe]

72. Identify the hidden trade-offs in the following decision. Every choice involves giving something up — what is being sacrificed that is not explicitly acknowledged? Decision: [describe]

73. Map the second and third-order consequences of [event or decision]. First-order effects are obvious — focus on less obvious downstream implications. Context: [describe]

74. What are the most important things I do not know in this situation, and how much would each unknown change my approach if resolved? Situation: [describe]

75. I am about to commit to [decision]. What would someone who strongly disagrees say? What would a supporter say? Which arguments are actually stronger?

76. What is the minimum viable test of [goal or project] that would tell me whether the core assumption is correct? I want to test the fundamental premise before committing fully.

77. Run a structured pro/con analysis on [decision]. Weight the pros and cons based on [my priorities: list]. Give a final recommendation based on the weighted analysis.

78. Analyse [topic or claim] from first principles. Do not assume the conventional wisdom is correct. Identify the fundamental assumptions the mainstream view relies on and where the reasoning might be incomplete.

79. I have been working on [project or problem] for [timeframe]. Help me think about it with fresh eyes: what assumptions am I probably taking for granted that I should re-examine?

80. You are a domain expert being consulted on this decision: [describe]. What would you want to know before giving advice? Ask me the 5 most important clarifying questions.

81. Create a rubric for evaluating [type of work]. Include: 4–6 criteria, what excellent/good/acceptable/poor looks like for each, and guidance on how to weight the criteria.

82. Write a set of user interview questions for [product or feature]. Goal: understand [what you need to learn]. 10 questions that surface genuine user behaviour, not just stated preferences. Avoid leading questions.

83. Help me design a simple experiment to test whether [hypothesis]. The experiment should be: fast to run, easy to interpret, and conclusive enough to make a decision. Constraints: [describe].

84. Review my reasoning in the following argument. Identify: (1) any logical fallacies, (2) unsupported leaps, (3) places where I am arguing from a position I have not established. Argument: [paste]

85. Write an apology for [situation]. Take full responsibility, avoid qualifications like "if you were offended", explain what will be done differently, and be proportionate in length and formality.

86. Help me deliver bad news to [audience]. The news is: [describe]. Draft a communication that is: honest and direct, empathetic, focused on next steps, and does not over-promise. Format: [email/verbal script].

87. Edit the following speech opening. It needs to: grab attention in the first 15 seconds, establish why the audience should care, and create a clear frame for what follows. Current opening: [paste]

88. Summarise the key lessons from [field/discipline/book/experience] most applicable to [your situation or challenge]. Focus on insights that are non-obvious or counterintuitive.

89. I need to deliver [change or decision] to my team. Draft an internal communication that is: honest about what is changing and why, clear about what it means for different people, and ends with a specific next step. Context: [describe]

90. Write a set of interview questions for a [role] candidate that will surface: (1) their real working style, (2) how they handle specific types of challenges, (3) whether they can grow in this role. Avoid questions with predictable "right" answers.

91. Help me structure a difficult feedback conversation. I need to tell [role] that [describe the issue]. Suggest: how to open, the key point to make, how to phrase the impact, and how to close with a specific ask.

92. Create a learning plan for me to understand [topic] well enough to [describe goal] within [timeframe]. Include: what to read or watch first, what to practise, how to know when I am ready, and the biggest pitfalls to avoid.

93. I am going to launch [product/initiative] in [timeframe]. What are the 5 most important things to get right in the first 30 days, and what are 3 common mistakes people make when launching something like this?

94. Write a stakeholder update about [project or initiative]. Audience: [describe]. What went well: [list]. What did not go as planned: [list]. What is changing: [list]. Tone: transparent and forward-looking. Under [word count] words.

95. Critique the following business model. Focus on: where the value creation is real versus assumed, who actually pays and why, where the biggest competitive risks are, and what would have to be true for it to work at scale. Business model: [describe]

96. Help me prioritise the following list of [projects/features/decisions] using the impact versus effort framework. For each item I list, estimate: rough impact and rough effort. Then rank them and explain the logic. Items: [list]

97. I need to make a decision under uncertainty. The decision: [describe]. What I know: [list]. What I do not know: [list]. What my options are: [list]. Help me reason through this systematically and recommend the option that is most robust to the uncertainties I face.

98. Analyse the following pitch or proposal as a potential investor or buyer. What do you find compelling? What raises red flags? What questions would you need answered before proceeding? Pitch: [paste or describe]

99. Write a retrospective agenda for a [duration] team retrospective. Include: a warm-up question, a structured format for reviewing what went well and what did not, a process for deciding on action items, and a closing check-out. Team context: [describe]

100. I have a recurring problem that keeps coming back: [describe]. Help me identify: (1) the root cause, not just the symptoms, (2) why previous fixes have not held, and (3) a structural change that would prevent it from recurring.

Conclusion

These 100 prompts are starting points. Customise with your specific details — audience, context, constraints, and real examples — before sending. The prompts that save the most time are the ones you adapt and reuse.

For the underlying techniques that explain why these prompts work, see our ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Guide.

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