Claude Code Prompts Library

I need to write a newsletter. Here are my raw thoughts: [Dump your messy notes, voice memos transcripts, random ideas here] My newsletter style: - Conversational, like I'm talking to a smart friend - I use short paragraphs and sentences - I share personal stories and specific examples - No corporate jargon or buzzwords Write a first draft that: 1. Opens with a hook that makes people want to keep reading (not "In this issue...") 2. Has ONE clear main idea (not five) 3. Includes a specific story or example that illustrates the point 4. Ends with something they can actually do or think about differently 5. Keeps it under 600 words Don't clean up my voice too much. I'd rather sound human than polished.

I'm writing a blog post and need a strategic outline before I start. Topic: [What you're writing about] Who's reading this: [Be specific: "Product managers at B2B SaaS companies who are struggling with roadmap prioritization"] After reading, I want them to: [Specific action or belief change] What I know that others don't: [Your unique insight or experience] Create a battle plan with: 1. HOOK OPTIONS (give me 3) - What's the unexpected angle? - What assumption can I challenge? - What story could I open with? 2. STRUCTURE - Main argument (one sentence) - Supporting points (3-4 max) - For each point: what's the evidence/example? 3. MEMORABLE MOMENTS - One surprising stat or fact to include - One metaphor or analogy that makes it click - The "tweetable" sentence (if someone only shares one thing) 4. ENDING - How to land it (not a summary, something they'll remember)

Help me write a case study that people will actually read (not another boring "Challenge/Solution/Results" template). THE FACTS: - Customer: [Company name, industry, size] - Their situation before: [What was broken, painful, or stuck] - What they tried that didn't work: [Previous attempts, if any] - What they did with us: [Specific solution/approach] - The results: [Numbers, outcomes, changes - be specific] - Best quote from them: [If you have one] Write it as a STORY, not a sales document: 1. Open with the moment of pain or frustration (make readers feel it) 2. Build tension: what was at stake if nothing changed? 3. The turning point: what made them try something different? 4. The journey: be honest about what was hard, what worked 5. The transformation: show the before/after contrast vividly 6. The insight: what can other readers learn from this? Rules: - Customer is the hero, not us - Show don't tell (specific moments > general claims) - Include one detail that makes it feel real and human - End with forward momentum, not a sales pitch Aim for 800-1000 words.

I need you to be my brutal editor. Don't be nice. Be useful. Here's my draft: [Paste your content] --- Give me: 1. FIRST IMPRESSION (2-3 sentences) - Would you keep reading after the first paragraph? Why/why not? - What's the main point? (If you can't say it in one sentence, that's a problem) 2. WHAT TO CUT - Sentences that don't earn their place - Paragraphs that repeat what you already said - Words that are just filler ("very", "really", "actually", "basically") - Any throat-clearing at the beginning 3. WHAT'S WEAK - Vague claims that need specific examples - Passive voice that should be active - Places where I'm telling instead of showing - Jargon that makes me sound like everyone else 4. WHAT'S WORKING - Lines or sections that are strong (so I don't accidentally cut them) 5. THE TIGHTER VERSION - Rewrite it with your edits applied - Aim to cut 20-30% while keeping the meaning Be direct. I can handle it.

I need headline options. Not generic ones. Headlines that make my specific audience stop scrolling. CONTEXT: - Content topic: [What's it about] - The key insight: [What makes this valuable or different] - Target reader: [Who specifically] - Where it'll appear: [Blog, email subject, LinkedIn, etc.] Give me 10 headlines, organized by approach: CURIOSITY GAP (make them need to know) 1. [headline] 2. [headline] CONTRARIAN (challenge what they believe) 3. [headline] 4. [headline] SPECIFIC BENEFIT (what they'll get) 5. [headline] 6. [headline] STORY HOOK (hint at a narrative) 7. [headline] 8. [headline] PATTERN INTERRUPT (unexpected angle) 9. [headline] 10. [headline] For each, add one line: why this might work for my audience. Then tell me: which 2-3 would YOU click on, and why? Rules: - No clickbait that doesn't deliver - No "You Won't Believe..." or "This One Trick..." - Specific beats generic every time

I need to write a cold email that a busy person will actually read and respond to. WHO I'M EMAILING: - Name: [Their name] - Role: [Title, company] - Something specific I noticed about them: [Recent post, podcast, company news, mutual connection - be specific] WHAT I WANT: - My ask: [Meeting, feedback, introduction, etc.] - Why it's worth their time: [What's in it for them, honestly] - Why me: [Why I'm not just another random person] Write an email that: 1. Opens with THEM, not me (reference what I noticed) 2. Gets to the point in under 75 words 3. Makes the value exchange clear 4. Has ONE specific ask (not "I'd love to pick your brain") 5. Makes it easy to say yes (specific time, low commitment) AVOID: - "I hope this finds you well" - "I know you're busy, but..." - "I'd love to pick your brain" - Explaining my life story - Multiple asks or options The test: Would I reply to this if I received it?

I need to follow up on an email that didn't get a response. CONTEXT: - What my original email was about: [Quick summary] - When I sent it: [How many days ago] - Our relationship: [Cold contact, met once, regular contact, etc.] - What I can add that's NEW: [New info, resource, reason, or update - this is key] Write a follow-up that: 1. Doesn't guilt them ("Just bumping this up...") 2. Adds something new (not just "checking in") 3. Acknowledges they're busy without being sycophantic 4. Makes the ask even easier to respond to 5. Stays under 50 words Three versions please: - Version A: Adding new value (share something useful) - Version B: New angle (reframe why it matters) - Version C: Direct but kind (just ask plainly) Mark which one you'd use and why.

I received an email I'm not sure how to respond to. Help me navigate it. THE EMAIL I RECEIVED: [Paste the email] CONTEXT: - My relationship with this person: [Boss, client, colleague, stranger, etc.] - What's tricky about this: [Why you're unsure how to respond] - What I actually want to happen: [Your ideal outcome] - What I definitely don't want: [What to avoid] TONE I'M GOING FOR: [Pick: Firm but fair / Apologetic / Diplomatic / Direct / Warm but boundaried] Help me: 1. First, tell me what you think they're really asking/feeling (read between the lines) 2. What are the landmines to avoid? 3. Write a response that: - Acknowledges their point (even if I disagree) - Is clear about my position - Keeps the relationship intact - Matches their length (don't over-explain) - Ends on a constructive note If there are multiple ways to handle this, show me 2 options with different approaches.

I need to say no to something. Help me do it gracefully. THE REQUEST: [What they asked for] WHY I'M SAYING NO (for context, may not share all of this): [Your real reasons] RELATIONSHIP: [How important is this relationship to maintain?] CAN I OFFER ANYTHING ELSE? [Alternative, referral, future possibility - or just "no"] Write a response that: 1. Says no clearly (no "maybe" language that leads them on) 2. Is kind but doesn't over-apologize 3. Gives an appropriate reason (honest but not TMI) 4. Offers an alternative ONLY if genuine 5. Keeps the door open for future (if I want that) 6. Is appropriately brief (don't over-explain) Show me two versions: - Version A: Warm (relationship matters) - Version B: Professional (more formal/distant) Rule: A clear no is kinder than a vague maybe.

I want to introduce two people via email. PERSON A: - Name: [Name] - What they do: [Role, company, expertise] - What they want: [Why they'd benefit from this intro] - What A should know about B: [Key thing to highlight] PERSON B: - Name: [Name] - What they do: [Role, company, expertise] - What they can offer: [Why they'd be valuable to A] - What B should know about A: [Key thing to highlight] WHY THIS MAKES SENSE: [The specific reason they should talk] Write the intro email: 1. Subject line with both names 2. Brief context on why I'm making this connection 3. One tight paragraph on each person (what the OTHER person needs to know) 4. Clear suggested next step 5. Make it easy to reply-all Keep it under 150 words. Make both people look good. Important: I've already asked both if they're open to this intro (right?)

I need to extract the key information from this document quickly. DOCUMENT: [Paste the content OR reference a file path if using Claude's file access] WHAT I'M TRYING TO DO: [Why are you reading this? What decision or action does this inform?] Give me: 1. THE BOTTOM LINE (2-3 sentences max) What's the single most important thing to know? 2. KEY FACTS (bullet points) - Data points, numbers, or claims I should remember - Things that surprised me or challenged assumptions 3. STRUCTURE MAP - What's the document's argument or flow? - What are the main sections about? 4. NOTABLE QUOTES - 2-3 direct quotes worth saving (with context) 5. WHAT'S MISSING - What questions does this NOT answer? - What would I need to verify or research further? 6. SO WHAT? - Based on my goal, what should I do with this information? - What's actionable? Format for quick scanning. Bold the most important parts.

I need to compare options and make a decision. THE OPTIONS: - Option A: [Describe] - Option B: [Describe] - Option C: [Describe if applicable] THE CONTEXT: - What I'm deciding: [The actual decision] - Timeline: [When I need to decide] - Budget/constraints: [Any limitations] WHAT MATTERS MOST TO ME (rank these): [List your priorities - cost, speed, quality, risk, learning, etc.] Give me: 1. COMPARISON TABLE Create a table comparing all options across my priorities Use: ✓ (good), ~ (okay), ✗ (weak) 2. HONEST ASSESSMENT For each option: - Best case scenario - Worst case scenario - Hidden costs or risks I might miss 3. DECISION FRAMEWORK - If [priority 1] matters most → choose X - If [priority 2] matters most → choose Y - If I'm risk-averse → choose Z 4. WHAT I MIGHT BE MISSING - Questions I should ask before deciding - Information that would change the answer 5. GUT CHECK - If you had to choose right now with this info, what would you pick and why?

I need to understand something new. Teach me. TOPIC: [What you want to learn] MY CONTEXT: - Current knowledge: [What do you already know about this or related topics?] - Why I'm learning this: [Specific application or decision this informs] - How deep I need to go: [Surface understanding / Working knowledge / Expert level] Teach me in layers: 1. THE TWEET (280 chars) If I only remember one thing, what is it? 2. THE EXPLANATION (1 paragraph) Core concept in plain English, no jargon 3. THE ANALOGY Compare it to something I already understand 4. HOW IT ACTUALLY WORKS The mechanics, with examples 5. COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS What do people get wrong about this? 6. THE NUANCE When does this NOT apply? What are the edge cases? 7. PRACTICAL APPLICATION Given why I'm learning this, how do I use it? 8. GO DEEPER - Best resource if I want to learn more - Key terms I should know - Questions I should be able to answer if I understand this

I need to understand a company or market quickly. SUBJECT: [Company name OR market/industry] WHY I'M RESEARCHING: [Competitive analysis, job interview, investment, partnership, etc.] WHAT I ALREADY KNOW: [Any existing knowledge or context] Give me an intelligence brief: 1. OVERVIEW (1 paragraph) - What do they do in plain English? - What's their position in the market? 2. BUSINESS MODEL - How do they make money? - Who pays them and why? - What's their moat/competitive advantage? 3. TARGET CUSTOMER - Who do they serve? - What problem do they solve for them? 4. STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES - What are they good at? - Where are they vulnerable? 5. RECENT MOVES - Any significant news, launches, or changes? - Where do they seem to be heading? 6. KEY NUMBERS - Size, revenue, growth (if public/available) - Any metrics that matter 7. FOR MY PURPOSE - Given why I'm researching, what should I focus on? - What questions should I ask or dig into further? Note: Flag anything you're uncertain about or that needs verification with recent sources.

I've highlighted/noted content from something I read. Help me turn it into usable knowledge. MY HIGHLIGHTS/NOTES: [Paste your highlights, quotes, notes] SOURCE: [Book title, article, podcast - if known] HOW I WANT TO USE THIS: [What's this knowledge for? How will you apply it?] Create a synthesis: 1. CORE THESIS What's the author's main argument in one sentence? 2. KEY IDEAS (3-5) - The most important concepts - For each: the idea, why it matters, and an example 3. FRAMEWORKS OR MODELS - Any mental models or frameworks introduced - How to use them 4. QUOTABLE LINES - 2-3 sentences worth remembering verbatim - Why each one matters 5. CHALLENGES MY THINKING - What surprised me or contradicts what I believed? - Questions this raises 6. CONNECT THE DOTS - How does this relate to other things I know? - What does this remind me of? 7. ACTION ITEMS - Based on how I want to use this: - What should I do differently? - What should I start, stop, or continue? Format as clean notes I'd actually reference again.

I just got out of a meeting. Help me process my notes. MEETING NOTES (raw, messy is fine): [Paste your notes, transcript, or bullet points] MEETING CONTEXT: - What was this meeting about: [Purpose] - Who was there: [Key people] - What I went in wanting: [Your goals for the meeting] Process this into: 1. TL;DR (3 sentences max) What happened? What was decided? What's next? 2. DECISIONS MADE - List each decision clearly - Who made/approved it 3. ACTION ITEMS | Task | Owner | Deadline | Notes | Format as a table I can copy into my task manager 4. OPEN QUESTIONS - Things that weren't resolved - Who needs to answer them 5. KEY CONTEXT - Important points someone who wasn't there should know - Anything that changed from previous understanding 6. MY FOLLOW-UPS - What do I specifically need to do? - Priority order 7. NEXT MEETING - Needed? (Yes/No) - If yes: suggested agenda and timing Format for quick scanning. Someone should be able to get the gist in 30 seconds.

I have a project that feels overwhelming. Help me break it down. THE PROJECT: [What are you trying to accomplish?] CONSTRAINTS: - Deadline: [When does it need to be done?] - Resources: [Who's working on this? What tools/budget?] - Dependencies: [What needs to happen first? Who do you rely on?] WHAT DOES "DONE" LOOK LIKE? [Specific, measurable outcome] Break this down: 1. PHASES - What are the major stages? - What marks the end of each phase? 2. MILESTONES - Key checkpoints - Dates for each 3. TASK BREAKDOWN For each phase, list the specific tasks: | Task | Estimated effort | Dependencies | Owner | 4. FIRST WEEK FOCUS - What are the ONLY things I should focus on this week? - What would be a mistake to start now? 5. RISK RADAR - What could go wrong? - What's the mitigation for each? - What's the "if this happens, we're in trouble" moment? 6. MINIMUM VIABLE VERSION - If I had half the time, what would I cut? - What's the core that must happen vs. nice-to-have? 7. NEXT 3 ACTIONS - Literally the next 3 things I should do to get started - Make them small enough to do today

I need to give someone feedback. Help me do it well. THE SITUATION: - Who: [Your relationship - report, peer, boss, client] - What happened: [Specific situation or behavior you observed] - Impact: [What was the result? How did it affect work/team/you?] - What you want instead: [The desired behavior or outcome] CONTEXT: - Is this a pattern or one-time thing? [First time, recurring, etc.] - Stakes: [How serious is this?] - Relationship health: [Good, strained, new, etc.] FORMAT: [Written (email/doc) or talking points for verbal?] Help me craft feedback that: 1. STARTS WITH CONTEXT - Set up the conversation without being preachy 2. IS SPECIFIC - Exact situation, not vague generalities - "When you did X" not "You always..." 3. FOCUSES ON IMPACT - What happened as a result - Why it matters 4. IS ACTIONABLE - Clear on what "better" looks like - Specific enough they know what to do differently 5. ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR PERSPECTIVE - Show you understand their side - Ask, don't assume 6. ENDS CONSTRUCTIVELY - Forward-looking - Support offered Also give me: - What NOT to say (landmines to avoid) - How they might react and how to handle it

I'm stuck on a decision. Be my thinking partner. THE DECISION: [What are you trying to decide?] THE OPTIONS: [What choices do you have?] WHY IT'S HARD: [What's making this difficult?] RELEVANT CONTEXT: [Background that matters] Walk me through this: 1. CLARIFY THE REAL QUESTION - Is this actually the decision, or is there a bigger one? - What are you really choosing between? 2. WHAT'S AT STAKE - What happens if you choose well? - What happens if you choose poorly? - Is this reversible or permanent? 3. CHECK MY ASSUMPTIONS - What am I assuming that might not be true? - What information am I missing? 4. EMOTIONAL AUDIT - What am I afraid of? - What would I do if I weren't afraid? - What do I secretly already want to do? 5. PERSPECTIVE SHIFTS - What would [someone I respect] do? - What advice would I give a friend in this situation? - In 5 years, which choice will I be glad I made? 6. PATH FORWARD - What's the smallest step I could take to test this? - What would make this decision easier? - Is there a way to get more of both options? 7. GUT CHECK - Based on all this, what do you think I should do?

Help me do my weekly review and planning. THIS WEEK: What I accomplished: [List your wins, completed tasks, progress made] What didn't happen: [Tasks that rolled over, goals missed] Energy and focus: [How did you feel? What drained you? What energized you?] Notable moments: [Anything worth remembering - good or bad] Process this into: 1. WEEK IN REVIEW - Summary (3 sentences) - Score: /10 - and why 2. WINS WORTH CELEBRATING - Even small ones - Why each matters 3. LESSONS LEARNED - What worked that I should do more of? - What didn't work that I should change? - What surprised me? 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - What rolled over? - For each: still relevant? Needs action? Or delete? 5. ENERGY PATTERNS - What drained me? - What energized me? - How do I get more of the latter? 6. NEXT WEEK PRIORITIES - Top 3 must-dos (if nothing else gets done) - Nice-to-haves - What I'm NOT going to do (intentional no's) 7. ONE THING TO CHANGE - One specific thing I'll do differently next week Format as a clean document I can save.

I want to write a LinkedIn post that sounds like me, not like ChatGPT. THE IDEA: [What's the one thing you want to say?] THE STORY/TRIGGER: [What happened that made you think of this? Be specific.] WHO I'M WRITING FOR: [Who do you want to resonate with?] MY VOICE: [Describe how you naturally write/talk - direct? Funny? Thoughtful?] Write a post that: 1. HOOKS IMMEDIATELY - First line stops the scroll - Not clickbait, but genuinely interesting - Specific beats generic 2. ONE IDEA, NOT FIVE - What's the single takeaway? - If they remember one thing, what is it? 3. SHOWS, DOESN'T TELL - Use the specific story/moment - Details make it real - "I" not "we" or "one" 4. HAS RHYTHM - Short paragraphs (1-2 sentences max) - Mix sentence lengths - White space is your friend 5. LANDS THE ENDING - Don't trail off - Either: question, insight, or call to action - One, not all three AVOID: - "I'm excited to announce..." - "Here are 7 tips..." - Hashtag spam - Obvious AI patterns (repetitive structure, too clean) - Inspirational quotes Keep it under 200 words.

I want to write a thread that people actually read to the end. THE TOPIC: [What are you breaking down?] THE HOOK: [Why should anyone care? What's the promise?] KEY POINTS TO COVER: [The main ideas you want to include] WHO'S THIS FOR: [Your target reader] Create a thread: TWEET 1 (The Hook) - Stop the scroll - Promise something valuable - Make them need to read more - No "Thread:" or "1/10" TWEETS 2-6 (The Value) - One idea per tweet - Each tweet should make sense alone - Use line breaks for readability - Mix: insight, example, contrast, question - End mid-thought to pull them to the next tweet TWEET 7 (The Close) - Summarize or reframe the main point - Clear CTA: save, share, reply, or follow For each tweet: - Stay under 280 characters - Write in plain English (no jargon) - Make it scannable Also give me: - 3 optional reply tweets (for FAQs or bonus points) - Which tweet is most likely to get quoted/shared

I have content I want to repurpose across platforms. ORIGINAL CONTENT: [Paste your blog post, newsletter, podcast transcript, video script, etc.] PLATFORMS I USE: [LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Newsletter, etc.] MY BRAND/VOICE: [Brief description - professional, casual, provocative, etc.] Create derivatives: 1. LINKEDIN POST - Lead with the most counterintuitive point - Personal angle - Under 200 words - Engagement hook at end 2. TWITTER THREAD (5-7 tweets) - Distill to the core insight - Each tweet standalone - Include one tweetable quote 3. INSTAGRAM CAPTION - More casual/personal - Under 150 words - With suggested carousel slide ideas if applicable 4. EMAIL TEASER - 3-4 sentences to drive clicks - Curiosity without clickbait 5. PULL QUOTES (3-5) - Standalone lines for graphics - Share-worthy on their own 6. MICRO-CONTENT IDEAS - 3 spin-off post ideas this content suggests - Future topics to explore For each platform: - Adapt the tone (professional ↔ casual) - Adjust the hook for that audience - Change the CTA Don't just copy-paste and shorten. Reimagine for each platform.

I have comments on my post that I want to respond to thoughtfully. MY ORIGINAL POST WAS ABOUT: [Topic and main point of your post] COMMENTS TO RESPOND TO: [Paste the comments, numbered] MY VOICE IN REPLIES: [Warm, professional, witty, direct, etc.] For each comment, write a response that: 1. ACKNOWLEDGES THEM - Show you actually read their comment - Reference something specific they said 2. ADDS VALUE - Don't just say "Thanks!" - Share an additional thought, question, or resource - Or respectfully disagree with nuance 3. KEEPS IT GOING - Ask a follow-up question, or - Make a statement they might respond to 4. MATCHES THE ENERGY - Mirror their tone (casual to casual, serious to serious) - Match their length (don't write essays to one-liners) 5. STAYS HUMAN - Vary your responses (don't use the same pattern) - Okay to be brief if the comment is brief - Personality > perfection Format: Comment 1: [their comment] Reply: [your response] Also flag: - Any comments that need extra care (negative, trolling, misunderstanding) - Comments that could spark great follow-up content

I need bios for my social profiles. Make them actually sound like me. WHO I AM: - Name: [Your name] - What I do: [Your role/work in plain English] - Who I help: [Your audience] - What makes me different: [Your unique angle/expertise] PROOF POINTS: [Numbers, companies, achievements, credentials - whatever's most impressive] MY PERSONALITY: [Serious? Playful? Bold? Warm? How do you want to come across?] WHAT MATTERS TO ME: [Any causes, values, or interests worth mentioning?] Create: 1. LINKEDIN HEADLINE (120 chars) - Clear on what I do and who I help - Not a list of keywords - Makes someone want to click 2. LINKEDIN ABOUT (3 short paragraphs) - Para 1: What I do and why it matters - Para 2: Proof/credibility - Para 3: What I'm about beyond work + CTA 3. TWITTER/X BIO (160 chars) - More personality, less formal - One memorable thing 4. INSTAGRAM BIO (150 chars) - Casual and human - Clear on what I share - CTA if relevant 5. ONE-LINE INTRO - For networking: "I'm [name], I [what you do] for [who]" - Something people can repeat 6. CONFERENCE/PODCAST BIO (50-75 words) - Third person - Professional but not boring Make them all sound consistent but appropriate for each platform.