Fill in the [brackets], paste into any AI chat (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Copilot), and go. These come from our free 50-prompt pack.
Replace every [bracket] with your real details. The more specific you are, the better the answer. If the first reply misses, tell the AI what to change instead of starting over.
Use when you're staring at random ingredients and have no plan.
I have these ingredients: [list what's in your fridge/pantry]. Suggest 3 dinners I can make in under [30] minutes using mostly what I have. I'm cooking for [number] people and we [any dietary needs, e.g. no dairy]. For each, give a short ingredient list, simple steps, and what I'd need to buy, if anything.
Use when you want a budget but spreadsheets make you sleepy.
Help me build a simple monthly budget. My take-home pay is [amount]. My fixed bills are: [rent, phone, car, etc. with amounts]. I usually overspend on [category]. My goal is to [save $X / pay off debt / build an emergency fund]. Suggest realistic spending limits, explain them in plain English, and give me 3 easy habits to stick to it.
Use when you need to say something difficult and want the right words.
I need to talk to [person, e.g. my roommate] about [issue]. I want to [goal, e.g. fix the problem without a fight]. Help me plan what to say: an opening line, how to explain my side calmly, and how to respond if they get defensive. Keep it warm and honest, not corporate.
Use when you need to write an email and it keeps coming out wrong.
Write an email to [recipient and their role] about [topic]. I want to [goal, e.g. politely push back on a deadline]. Tone: [friendly / formal / firm]. Keep it under [120] words. Here's the background: [context]. Give me 2 versions: one short, one a bit warmer.
Use when you have an interview coming and want practice.
Act as an interviewer for a [job title] position at [company or type of company]. Ask me one question at a time, including at least one behavioral and one tricky question. After each answer I give, rate it 1-10, tell me what was good, and show me a stronger version. Start when I say 'ready'.
Use when you want to learn something new but don't know where to start.
I want to learn [skill] in 30 days. I can spend [minutes] a day and my current level is [beginner / some experience]. Build me a day-by-day plan with small daily missions, free resources, and a 'boss level' project at the end to prove what I learned.
Use when you need a simple site for yourself, a side hustle, or an event.
Write a complete single-file HTML page (with CSS inside) for [business or purpose]. Include: [sections, e.g. headline, about, services, contact]. Style: [vibe, e.g. warm and modern]. Colors: [colors]. Then give me step-by-step instructions to put it online for free, assuming I've never done this before.
Use when you suspect you're wasting time but aren't sure where.
Here's what a typical week looks like for me: [describe your tasks at work and home]. Identify the 5 most repetitive tasks that could be automated or handed to an AI assistant. For each, explain how, which beginner tool could do it, and estimate the time I'd save per week.
Use when you want a nudge, not the full answer.
I'm stuck on [puzzle or area] in [game]. Give me hints in order from vaguest to most specific, numbered 1-5. Only show hint 1 at first, and wait for me to ask for the next one. Never give the full solution unless I type 'just tell me.'
Use when you want to make your own game. Today. With no experience.
Make a complete, playable mini game in a single HTML file that runs in my browser. Idea: [e.g. a snake game where you eat tacos / a clicker game about growing a plant]. Include a start screen, score, game over, and simple sound if possible. Comment the code so I can tweak it, and tell me 3 easy changes to make it my own.
Six quests: everyday life, work, learning, building apps, AI agents and gaming.