488 production-ready AI prompts, all following a standardized template with validated quality gates. Transform ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants into expert consultants.
$ npx -y skills add aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts --agent claude-code
Repo: aj-geddes/useful-ai-prompts
What's inside
488 production-ready AI prompts, all following a standardized template with validated quality gates.
Transform ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI assistants into expert consultants. Every prompt in this library passes 11 quality validation checks, ensuring consistent structure, clear deliverables, and measurable quality criteria.
| Resource Type | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AI Prompts | 488+ | Standardized expert prompts across 47 categories |
| Claude Code Skills | 260+ | Auto-triggering capabilities with code examples |
| Automation Hooks | 7 | Security, testing, formatting, and CI/CD automation |
Every prompt follows the same validated structure:
# [Prompt Name]
## Metadata
- **ID**: `category-prompt-slug`
- **Version**: 1.0.0
- **Category**: Primary category
- **Tags**: searchable, keywords, here
- **Complexity**: simple | intermediate | advanced
- **Interaction**: single-shot | conversational | iterative
- **Models**: Claude 3+, GPT-4+
## Overview
2-3 sentences explaining what the prompt does and who it's for.
## When to Use
- Specific scenario 1
- Specific scenario 2
**Don't use for**: Anti-patterns where this prompt isn't appropriate
---
## Prompt
<role>Expert identity with specific credentials and experience</role>
<context>Situation, success criteria, and key assumptions</context>
<input_handling>
Required: Must-have inputs
Optional: Inferred defaults when not provided
</input_handling>
<task>
Clear steps (3-7) for what to accomplish
</task>
<output_specification>
Format, length, and structure requirements
</output_specification>
<quality_criteria>
Measurable standards for excellent output
</quality_criteria>
<constraints>
Hard boundaries and limitations
</constraints>
---
## Example Usage
### Input
Realistic user request (20-200 words)
### Output
Representative response demonstrating quality (100-600 words)
## Related Prompts
Links to complementary prompts
The prompt section uses semantic XML tags for consistent parsing:
| Tag | Purpose | Content |
|---|---|---|
<role> | Expert identity | Specific credentials, experience, reasoning approach |
<context> | Situation framing | When used, success criteria, key assumptions |
<input_handling> | Input specification | Required vs optional inputs with defaults |
<task> | Process steps | 3-7 numbered action steps |
<output_specification> | Deliverable format | Format, length, structure, must-include elements |
<quality_criteria> | Success measures | Objective standards and anti-patterns |
<constraints> | Hard boundaries | Non-negotiable limits on scope/format |
Every prompt passes these 11 validation checks:
| Gate | Requirement |
|---|---|
metadata_complete | All required fields present (ID, Version, Category, Tags, Complexity, Interaction, Models) |
overview_concise | 3 sentences or fewer, no marketing fluff |
role_specific | Concrete expertise defined, not "I'll help you" |
inputs_categorized | Required vs optional distinguished with defaults |
task_structured | 3-7 clear numbered steps |
outputs_specified | Format + length + requirements for each deliverable |
criteria_measurable | Objective quality standards, not vague aspirations |
example_realistic | Input shows real usage (20-200 words) |
example_concise | Output demonstrates pattern (100-600 words) |
no_duplication | No repeated information across sections |
copy_paste_ready | Prompt section is standalone and clearly delimited |
## Prompt section (including XML tags)<role>
You are a competitive intelligence strategist with 12+ years of experience
in market analysis, having led competitive strategy for both startups and
Fortune 500 companies.
</role>
<context>
Businesses need competitive intelligence to make informed strategic decisions.
Success means identifying specific opportunities that inform immediate action.
</context>
<input_handling>
Required: Industry, top competitors, current market position
Infer if not provided: Geographic scope, analysis timeline
</input_handling>
<task>
1. Map competitive landscape with positioning matrix
2. Profile key competitors (strengths, weaknesses, strategies)
3. Identify competitive gaps and white space opportunities
4. Create action recommendations with timelines
</task>
<output_specification>
- Format: Strategic analysis with visual frameworks
- Length: 500-800 words
- Must include: Positioning map, competitor profiles, action plan
</output_specification>
| Category | Prompts | Key Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Business Analysis | 45+ | Requirements engineering, process improvement |
| Finance | 30+ | Financial modeling, investment analysis |
| Marketing | 25+ | Campaign strategy, brand development |
| Operations | 35+ | Process optimization, supply chain |
| Project Management | 40+ | Risk assessment, agile methodologies |
| Category | Prompts | Key Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineering | 50+ | Architecture design, code review |
| DevOps | 25+ | CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code |
| Security | 20+ | Threat modeling, incident response |
| Data Science | 30+ | ML development, data analysis |
| Category | Prompts | Key Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Computing | 14 | Algorithm development, circuit optimization |
| Blockchain & Web3 | 15 | Smart contracts, DeFi protocols |
| Biotechnology | 15 | Drug discovery, bioinformatics |
| Space Economy | 24 | Satellite operations, mission planning |
| Renewable Energy | 19 | Solar development, grid integration |
| Healthcare Digital | 20 | Telehealth, AI diagnostics |
| Category | Prompts | Key Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Creative | 25+ | Graphic design, UX research |
| Communication | 30+ | Presentations, technical writing |
| Learning & Development | 20+ | Curriculum design, training programs |
Skills auto-trigger when Claude Code detects relevant keywords:
| Domain | Skills | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Software Development | 35 | refactor-legacy-code, code-review-analysis |
| DevOps & Infrastructure | 20 | docker-containerization, kubernetes-deployment |
| Testing & QA | 15 | unit-testing-framework, e2e-testing |
| Security | 15 | vulnerability-scanning, oauth-implementation |
| API & Integration | 12 | rest-api-design, graphql-implementation |
| Database | 12 | sql-optimization, schema-design |
See SKILLS-MATRIX.md for the complete reference.
| Hook | Trigger | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| security-scan | Pre-commit | Scan for vulnerabilities and secrets |
| pre-commit-linting | Pre-commit | Code formatting enforcement |
| test-runner | Pre-commit | Automated test execution |
| dependency-check | Pre-commit | Dependency vulnerability audit |
| auto-format | Post-save | Automatic code formatting |
| session-setup | Session start | Environment initialization |
See HOOKS-LIBRARY.md for installation and configuration.
useful-ai-prompts/
├── prompts/ # 488+ standardized prompts by category
│ ├── analysis/ # Competitive, data, financial analysis
│ ├── technical/ # Software, DevOps, security, data science
│ ├── business/ # Finance, marketing, operations
│ ├── blockchain/ # Web3, DeFi, smart contracts
│ ├── quantum-computing/ # Quantum algorithms, circuits
│ └── ... # 47 total categories
├── skills/ # 260+ Claude Code skills
├── hooks/ # 7 automation hooks
├── docs/ # Jekyll website (GitHub Pages)
├── .claude/skills/ # Prompt refactoring skill
│ └── prompt-refactor/ # Template spec and validation
├── PROMPT-INDEX.json # Machine-readable prompt catalog
├── SKILLS-MATRIX.md # Complete skills reference
└── HOOKS-LIBRARY.md # Hooks documentation
import json
# Load prompt index
with open('PROMPT-INDEX.json') as f:
prompts = json.load(f)
# Select by category
analysis_prompts = [p for p in prompts if p['category'] == 'analysis']
See AI-AGENT-GUIDE.md for task classification and API integration patterns.
See README-HUMANS.md for getting started, customization tips, and real-world examples.
Browse prompts with search and filtering at: https://aj-geddes.github.io/useful-ai-prompts/
Features:
We welcome contributions! All new prompts must:
Use the prompt-refactor skill for validation:
./.claude/skills/prompt-refactor/scripts/validate-prompt.sh ./prompts/my-prompt.md
See CONTRIBUTING.md for complete guidelines.
MIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Keywords: AI prompts, ChatGPT prompts, Claude prompts, prompt engineering, standardized prompts, AI productivity, Claude Code skills, prompt library, LLM prompts, professional AI tools
.github/
ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
bug_report.md
config.yml
feature_request.md
PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md
workflows/
jekyll.yml
validate.yml
.gitignore
.prettierignore
AI-AGENT-GUIDE.md
CLAUDE.md
CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
CONTRIBUTING.md
convert_prompts_to_jekyll.py
convert_skills_hooks_to_jekyll.py
docs/
_categories/
academic.md
administrative.md
analysis.md
biotechnology.md
blockchain.md
communication.md
creation.md
creative.md
creativity-innovation.md
customer-focused.md
customer-service.md
decision-making.md
development.md
education.md
engineering.md
evaluation-assessment.md
finance.md
government-digital.md
healthcare-digital.md
healthcare.md
human-resources.md
learning-development.md
management-leadership.md
operations.md
optimization.md
planning.md
problem-solving.md
project-management.md
quantum-computing.md
renewable-energy.md
research-workflows.md
research.md
security.md
space-economy.md
supply-chain.md
technical-workflows.md
_config.yml
_hooks/
auto-format.md
breaking-change-detection.md
dependency-check.md
pre-commit-linting.md
security-scan.md
session-setup.md
test-runner.md
_includes/
analytics.html
community-integration.html
content-marketing.html
footer.html
google-analytics.html
header.html
meta-tags.html
mobile-seo.html
performance-optimization.html
related-prompts.html
social-meta.html
social-sharing.html
structured-data.html
viral-features.html
_layouts/
category.html
default.html
hook.html
prompt.html
sitemap-index.xml
sitemap.xml
skill.html
_plugins/
sitemap_generator.rb
_prompts/
academic-poster-designer.md
academic-writing-coach.md
active-listening-trainer.md
addiction-recovery-supporter.md
administrative-sop-creator.md
adr-record-generation.md
adr-research-framework.md
advanced-debugging-analyzer.md
agile-sprint-planner.md
agrivoltaics-dual-use-system-development.md
ai-biomarker-discovery-validation.md
ai-powered-drug-discovery-optimization-expert.md
ai-powered-drug-screening-optimization.md
ai-powered-quality-control-expert.md
algorithm-efficiency-expert.md
algorithm-optimization-expert.md
analogical-thinking-exercises-expert.md
api-design-expert.md
api-integration-architect.md
architecture-advisor.md
assessment-designer.md
asteroid-mining-operations-planning.md
audience-engagement-specialist.md
azurerm-terraform-module-maker.md
bandit-security-analysis.md
bioinformatics-pipeline-development-expert.md
blockchain-digital-identity-management-platform.md
blockchain-supply-chain-transparency-platform.md
blog-content-planner.md
boundary-setting-communicator.md
brainstorming-facilitation-expert.md
brand-story-architect.md
brand-storytelling-expert.md
breakthrough-ideation-expert.md
budget-allocation-expert.md
budget-analysis-expert.md
budget-planner.md
budget-planning-expert.md
business-analyst-strategic-excellence.md
business-continuity-planner.md
calendar-optimization.md
candidate-assessment-expert.md
capacity-planning-advisor.md
care-coordination-specialist.md
career-advancement-strategist.md
career-development-planning-expert.md
cash-flow-optimizer.md
change-management-expert.md
change-management-facilitator.md
chatbot-script-writer.md
chronic-condition-manager.md
ci-workflow-watchdog.md
cicd-pipeline-optimizer.md
citation-manager.md
citizen-service-experience-designer.md
civil-engineering-project-manager.md
classroom-management-advisor.md
claude-mcp-example.md
claude-with-mcps.md
clean-energy-policy-development-expert.md
client-presentation-expert.md
clinical-documentation-expert.md
clinical-trial-design-and-optimization-expert.md
clinical-trial-design-optimization.md
cloud-migration-expert.md
cloud-migration-planning-expert.md
cloud-security-reviewer.md
code-generation-expert.md
code-migration-planner.md
code-refactoring-expert.md
code-review-expert.md
code-review-prompts.md
college-savings-planner.md
commercial-crew-mission-management.md
commercial-launch-operations-coordination.md
commercial-space-mission-architecture-expert.md
commercial-space-mission-architecture-systems-engineering.md
communication-skills-enhancer.md
community-solar-shared-ownership-development.md
compensation-benchmarking-expert.md
competency-assessment-expert.md
competitive-analysis-expert.md
competitive-intelligence-analyst.md
competitive-intelligence-expert.md
complaint-resolution-expert.md
compliance-audit-expert.md
compliance-gap-analyzer.md
compliance-officer-expert.md
compliance-tracker.md
comprehensive-risk-assessment.md
comprehensive-test-strategist.md
concentrated-solar-power-thermal-storage.md
concept-development-expert.md
concept-explanation-expert.md
confidence-building-coach.md
confidence-building-strategist.md
conflict-mediation-expert.md
conflict-resolution-expert.md
conflict-resolution-mediator.md
conflict-resolution-strategist.md
constraints-based-innovation-expert.md
construction-excellence-director.md
consumer-behavior-research-expert.md
content-calendar-architect.md
content-calendar-planning-expert.md
content-creation-expert.md
contingency-planning-expert.md
continuous-learning-framework-expert.md
contract-review-expert.md
conversion-rate-optimization-expert.md
copywriting-enhancement-expert.md
copywriting-expert.md
correspondence-specialist.md
cost-benefit-analysis-expert.md
cost-estimation-engineer.md
cost-reduction-advisor.md
cost-reduction-expert.md
course-design-expert.md
creative-brief-developer.md
creative-brief-development-expert.md
creative-concept-generator.md
creative-problem-solving-expert.md
creative-skills-developer.md
creative-writing-workshop.md
credit-score-improver.md
crisis-communication-expert.md
crisis-leadership-expert.md
crisis-management-expert.md
crispr-guide-rna-design-optimization.md
cross-chain-interoperability-bridge-platform.md
cross-chain-interoperability-expert.md
cross-cultural-leadership-expert.md
cross-functional-coordination-expert.md
crypto-investment-advisor.md
cryptocurrency-trading-algorithm-platform.md
curriculum-development-expert.md
curriculum-planning-expert.md
customer-experience-excellence-leader.md
customer-feedback-analysis-expert.md
customer-feedback-analyst.md
customer-issue-resolution-expert.md
customer-journey-mapper.md
customer-journey-mapping-expert.md
customer-satisfaction-measurement-expert.md
customer-segmentation-expert.md
customer-success-planner.md
customer-success-planning-expert.md
customer-support-process-expert.md
customer-win-back-strategy-expert.md
cybersecurity-defense-architect.md
data-analysis-expert.md
data-collection-designer.md
data-protection-advisor.md
data-synthesis-expert.md
database-schema-designer.md
database-schema-development-expert.md
dating-relationship-coach.md
debt-elimination-strategist.md
debugging-detective.md
debugging-expert.md
decentralized-autonomous-organization-expert.md
decentralized-autonomous-organization-platform.md
decentralized-finance-protocol-development.md
decision-making-expert.md
defi-protocol-development-expert.md
delegation-framework-expert.md
dependency-manager.md
dependency-mapping-expert.md
deployment-pipeline-creation-expert.md
design-review-expert.md
design-review-facilitator.md
design-thinking-process-expert.md
developer-onboarding-guide.md
devops-pipeline-architect.md
devops-workflow-design-expert.md
devsecops-advisor.md
differentiated-instruction-expert.md
digital-government-transformation-expert.md
digital-government-transformation-strategy.md
digital-health-transformation-strategist.md
digital-identity-platform-architect.md
digital-minimalism-coach.md
digital-minimalism-strategist.md
digital-supply-chain-transformation-architect.md
digital-supply-chain-transformation-expert.md
distributed-solar-commercial-optimization.md
diversity-inclusion-strategist.md
docker-production-patterns.md
document-organization-filing.md
document-review-expert.md
documentation-writer.md
documentation-writing-expert.md
earth-observation-data-analytics-platform.md
economic-research-expert.md
edge-computing-architecture-expert.md
editorial-calendar-architect.md
educational-technology-integrator.md
efficiency-enhancement-expert.md
electrical-systems-designer.md
email-communication-strategy-expert.md
email-composition-expert.md
email-marketing-specialist.md
email-newsletter-strategist.md
email-prioritization-response.md
emergency-fund-builder.md
emotional-intelligence-coach.md
emotional-intelligence-enhancer.md
empathy-development-coach.md
employee-engagement-designer.md
employee-relations-advisor.md
energy-efficiency-expert.md
energy-management-optimizer.md
energy-storage-system-design-expert.md
enterprise-blockchain-integration-expert.md
enterprise-blockchain-integration-platform.md
environmental-impact-research-expert.md
error-handling-design-expert.md
escalation-handler.md
esg-investment-analyst.md
estate-planning-advisor.md
ethics-evaluation-expert.md
ethnographic-research-guide.md
event-planner-pro.md
event-planning-expert.md
execution-instructions.md
executive-briefing-expert.md
executive-decision-making-expert.md
executive-excellence-partner.md
expense-report-analyst.md
expense-tracking-optimizer.md
facility-management-expert.md
failure-mode-analyst.md
family-relationship-counselor.md
fastmcp-server-patterns.md
fault-tolerant-quantum-computing-expert.md
fault-tolerant-quantum-computing-systems.md
feature-prioritization-expert.md
feedback-collection-expert.md
feedback-implementation-expert.md
financial-analysis-expert.md
financial-audit-preparation.md
financial-goal-tracker.md
financial-model-builder.md
financial-modeling-expert.md
financial-reporting-specialist.md
first-principles-thinking-expert.md
fitness-routine-optimizer.md
flipped-classroom-designer.md
floating-solar-aquatic-integration-systems.md
focus-deep-work-strategist.md
freelance-business-builder.md
fresh-repo-readme.md
fullstack-developer-architect.md
game-narrative-designer.md
gene-editing-crispr-design-expert.md
gene-therapy-development-manufacturing.md
genomic-sequence-analysis-pipeline.md
git-workflow-advisor.md
global-satellite-internet-constellation-management.md
go-no-go-determinations-expert.md
goal-achievement-architect.md
government-api-strategy-developer.md
government-api-strategy-expert.md
grant-writing-strategist.md
graphic-design-expert.md
habit-formation-strategist.md
health-policy-analyst.md
healthcare-ai-implementation-expert.md
healthcare-compliance-reviewer.md
healthcare-data-analyst.md
healthcare-digital-transformation-strategist.md
healthcare-quality-improvement.md
healthcare-staff-trainer.md
hiring-decision-framework-expert.md
historical-research-expert.md
hospital-operations-optimizer.md
hr-excellence-leader.md
hr-policy-designer.md
hydration-habit-builder.md
hypothesis-testing-advisor.md
idea-generation-expert.md
identity-access-management.md
incident-response-commander.md
incident-response-planner.md
industry-trend-analysis-expert.md
influencer-marketing-strategist.md
information-architecture-researcher.md
infrastructure-planning-expert.md
innovation-assessment-expert.md
innovation-pipeline-management-expert.md
insurance-planning-expert.md
integrated-campaign-architect.md
interdisciplinary-synthesizer.md
interview-preparation-coach.md
interview-preparation-specialist.md
interview-question-designer.md
inventory-management-expert.md
investment-decision-support-expert.md
investment-opportunity-assessment-expert.md
investment-planning-advisor.md
investment-research-analyst.md
investment-strategy-optimizer.md
job-description-writer.md
job-search-optimizer.md
knowledge-base-builder.md
knowledge-gap-analysis-expert.md
knowledge-retention-enhancer.md
knowledge-synthesis-expert.md
knowledge-transfer-expert.md
kpi-dashboard-designer.md
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useful-ai-prompts is a Claude Code plugin with 200 hand-picked skills for skill authoring work, indexed on Flowy. Install it with the command on its page. It includes ab-test-analysis, access-control-rbac, accessibility-compliance. Its skills do not fire on their own yet. Request auto-invocation to have Flowy route them as you prompt. Free and open source.