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AI Prompt Examples

Copy/paste AI prompt examples for summarization, extraction, writing, and coding—plus a reusable template you can adapt.

People search “AI prompt examples” because they want prompts that work without guesswork. Here’s a small library of practical prompts you can copy, paste, and adapt—plus one reusable template that makes outputs more consistent.

How to use these

  1. Replace anything in {braces}.
  2. Keep the output format section (that’s what makes results stable).
  3. If the model rambles: tighten constraints (“Output JSON only”, “Max 120 words”, “Ask 1 question if unsure”).

A reusable prompt template (works for most tasks)

ROLE:
You are {role}. Be concise and correct.

TASK:
{what you want}

CONSTRAINTS:
- If information is missing, say what’s missing (don’t guess).
- Ask at most 1 clarifying question if needed.
- Use plain language.

OUTPUT:
{format: bullets / table / JSON / numbered steps}

Copy/paste prompt examples

1) Summarize a long document (decisions + action items)

Summarize the text below for a busy reader.

OUTPUT:
1) 5-bullet summary
2) Key decisions (if any)
3) Action items (owner → task → due date if present)
4) 3 important quotes (exact)

TEXT:
{paste}

2) Extract structured data (JSON you can feed to code)

Extract structured data from the text below.

SCHEMA (JSON):
{
  "entities": [{"name": "", "type": "", "evidence": ""}],
  "dates": [{"date": "", "context": ""}],
  "amounts": [{"amount": "", "currency": "", "context": ""}],
  "risks": [{"risk": "", "severity": "low|med|high", "evidence": ""}]
}

RULES:
- Output JSON only.
- Use empty arrays when none found.

TEXT:
{paste}

3) Rewrite copy to match a voice (without changing meaning)

Rewrite the text below in this voice:
- {voice adjectives, e.g. calm, confident, minimal}
- Avoid hype and buzzwords
- Keep meaning identical

OUTPUT:
- Version A (short)
- Version B (more detailed)

TEXT:
{paste}

4) Compare tools and recommend (with decision criteria)

Help me choose between these options: {A}, {B}, {C}.

CONTEXT:
{my context}

OUTPUT:
1) A decision table (criteria × option)
2) Your recommendation (1 paragraph)
3) “If you choose wrong” mitigation steps (3 bullets)

5) Turn messy notes into a clean SOP

Convert the notes below into a clear SOP someone can follow.

OUTPUT:
- Purpose (1 sentence)
- Preconditions
- Step-by-step procedure
- Common failures + fixes

NOTES:
{paste}

6) Debug a bug report (ask 1 question, then propose a fix)

You are a senior engineer. Diagnose the issue based on the report.

RULES:
- Ask exactly 1 clarifying question if needed.
- Then propose: (a) likely root cause, (b) fix steps, (c) how to verify.

BUG REPORT:
{paste}

7) Explain something to a non-technical user (no jargon)

Explain this to a non-technical user in plain language.

OUTPUT:
- 2-sentence explanation
- What it means for them
- What to do next (3 steps)

TOPIC:
{topic}

8) Generate supporting-page ideas (titles + intent + CTA)

Give me 12 supporting article ideas for the topic: {topic}.

RULES:
- Titles must be consumer-facing (no internal jargon).
- Each title must map to a real intent (how-to, comparison, troubleshooting).
- For each: primary keyword + 1-sentence promise + CTA target URL.

Want a prompt sandbox you can iterate in?