Best AI prompts: 8 that work in any chatbot
Short answer: The best prompts give a clear job, the context, and the format you want. These 8 copy-ready prompts cover the most searched uses (explaining, rewriting, deciding, summarizing, planning, fact-checking, image and video) and work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok.
Explain like a teacher
Explain [topic] to a smart 14-year-old in 5 short paragraphs, then give me 3 quiz questions with answers.Rewrite clearly
Rewrite this so it is clear, polite and under 120 words. Keep all facts and dates: [paste]Decide
I am choosing between [A] and [B] for [goal]. Make a table of cost, time, risk and what I'd regret. Then ask me 3 questions before recommending.Summarize a file
Summarize the attached file in 5 bullets. Then list every number and date with the page it came from.Plan a week
Plan 5 dinners for 2 adults, under $12 each, one shopping list grouped by store section.Fact check yourself
List every factual claim in your last answer and rate how sure you are. Mark anything I should verify and where.Image prompt
A [subject], [setting], [lighting], [camera/style], [mood]. Aspect ratio [9:16]. No text in the image.Video prompt
8-second shot: [subject] [action], camera [slow push-in], [time of day] light, [style]. No captions.Why these work: see how to use ChatGPT effectively. More: Scripts & templates.
Related questions
Do longer prompts work better?
Not by default. Specific beats long. Extra text also uses more of your limits.
Where these facts come from
- Google Trends: US search interest and related queries, pulled Oct 29, 2026
- ChatGPT Learn: Pricing: Free $0, Go $8, Plus $20, Pro $100/$200/$500 a month; usage tips
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Plans and prices change, so confirm on the official page before you pay.
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