I've been collecting and refining AI prompts for the past year. Not the generic act-as-an-expert
stuff — I mean prompts that I use daily in real production work. Here are 5 of them, plus info on the full pack.
Why Most Prompts Are Garbage
The problem with most prompt lists is they're designed to impress in a screenshot, not to work reliably. A good prompt is:
- Specific about format — tells the AI exactly how to structure output
- Scoped — one job, not five
- Handles edge cases — what should the AI do when it's unsure?
Here are 5 from my personal vault:
1. Code Review (Actually Useful)
Review this code for: (1) bugs, (2) security issues, (3) performance bottlenecks, (4) anything that would fail code review at a senior level. For each issue: quote the line, explain why it's a problem, give the fix. Skip compliments.
The 'skip compliments' line alone saves 40% of the output.
2. Debugging Unknown Errors
I have this error: [error message]. Context: [language/framework, what you were doing]. I already tried: [what you tried]. Give me 3 ranked hypotheses for the root cause. For each: confidence %, why you think it, exact steps to verify. Start with most likely.
Ranked hypotheses > here are some possibilities.
3. Architecture Decision
I need to [describe the system requirement]. Constraints: [list real constraints — budget, team size, existing stack]. Give me 3 architecture options. For each: overview, pros, cons, what type of team/project it's best for, estimated complexity (1-10). End with a recommendation and why.
4. Rewrite for Clarity
Rewrite this for a technical audience who are smart but unfamiliar with this specific domain. Keep all technical accuracy. Remove jargon where plain language works. Target: someone could read this once and explain it to a colleague.
5. Daily Standup Generator
Turn these rough notes into a standup update. Format: Yesterday / Today / Blockers. Keep it under 5 sentences total. Tone: direct, no fluff. Notes: [your rough notes]
The Full Pack
These 5 are from a set of 50 prompts I've compiled — covering code review, debugging, architecture, writing, product decisions, and more. Every prompt has been tested on real work, not demos.
Get the full 50-prompt pack — $19
If you only buy one productivity tool this year, make it something you'll actually use every day. These prompts are that.
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