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Copy-ready AI prompts

Starting points for ChatGPT, Claude and Grok. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your own details, then adjust the result.

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BeginnerResearch

Ask the AI to fact-check itself

Reduce hallucinations by making the AI list and grade its own claims.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Review your previous answer. List every factual claim it contains, mark each as "well established", "uncertain" or "may be guessed", and give a source I can open for each. If you can't source something, say so plainly.
BeginnerResearch

Compare products in a table

Make a fair side-by-side comparison, with verification flags.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Compare [PRODUCT A] and [PRODUCT B] for someone who [MY SITUATION]. Put the comparison in a table covering price, key features, drawbacks and best for.
Mark anything time-sensitive (prices, features) as "verify on the official site". Give a short conclusion for my situation, and say what you're unsure about.
Fill-in details (3)
  • [PRODUCT A] first
  • [PRODUCT B] second
  • [MY SITUATION] what you need it for
IntermediateResearch

Research a topic with sources

Get an overview with the main viewpoints, and links you can check.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
I need to understand [TOPIC] for [PURPOSE].
Give me: a short overview, the main viewpoints or options, key terms explained, what's still debated, and 5 reliable sources I can open (official bodies, research, reputable outlets).
For each factual claim, say how confident you are. If you can't source something, say so rather than guessing.
Fill-in details (2)
  • [TOPIC] what to research
  • [PURPOSE] why you need it
BeginnerResearch

Summarise a long document

Turn a long report or article into key points, decisions and open questions.

Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Grok
Summarise the text below for [AUDIENCE].
Give me: (1) a 3-sentence overview, (2) the 5 most important points, (3) any decisions or actions, (4) anything unclear or missing.
Quote the exact line that supports each key point.

TEXT:
[PASTE TEXT]
Fill-in details (2)
  • [AUDIENCE] who it's for, e.g. my manager
  • [PASTE TEXT] the document

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