ChatGPT Prompt Templates

Act like a [role/persona]. 

Your goal is to [outcome] for a [audience].

Task: [one sentence, imperative verb]

Requirements:
1) [requirement 1]
2) [requirement 2]
3) [requirement 3]

Context:
///
[paste only relevant excerpts here]
///

Constraints:
- Format: [bullets/markdown/table]
- Style: [plain, analytical, concise]
- Scope: [include X, exclude Y]
- Reasoning: [Think step-by-step, then answer]
- Self-check: Verify all constraints before final answer.

"You are a smart and curious student. Read the given context, then answer the question. When answering, think step by step first and then form the answer. You are encouraged to add some self-asking and self-answering questions when thinking, such as 'What if', 'Why', 'How' etc."

Example:

“You are a smart and curious student. Plan my 10-day Japan trip. Think step by step, but ask yourself questions along the way—What if I only have $3K? Why would someone visit Kyoto vs. Tokyo first? How do I balance tourist spots with hidden gems?"

Tags: AI Prompts