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37 prompts · Placeholders like {{topic}} are yours to fill in.

Executive summary

Condense all sources into a decision-ready brief.

summary

Using only my sources, write a one-page executive summary for a busy {{audience}}. Lead with the three most important findings, then supporting detail. Cite the source for every claim.

Bullet-point summary

Fast, scannable overview of a single source.

summary

Summarize source "{{source}}" in {{count}} concise bullet points. Keep each bullet under 20 words and preserve the original meaning. Add an inline citation to each bullet.

TL;DR in plain language

Explain dense material simply.

summary

Give me a TL;DR of my sources in plain language a {{level}} could understand. Avoid jargon; where a technical term is unavoidable, define it in one clause.

Layered summary (3 depths)

One-sentence, one-paragraph, and one-page versions.

summary

Summarize my sources at three depths: (1) a single sentence, (2) a single paragraph, (3) a one-page briefing. Keep terminology consistent across all three levels.

Meeting prep brief

Walk into any meeting prepared.

summary

From my sources, prepare me for a meeting about {{topic}}. Give background, the key decisions on the table, likely objections, and 5 smart questions I should ask. Cite sources.

Cross-source theme finder

Surface themes across an entire source set.

research

Analyze all of my sources and identify the {{count}} recurring themes across them. For each theme, name which sources support it and quote one representative line with a citation.

Contradiction & disagreement finder

Find where your sources conflict.

research

Compare my sources and list every point where they disagree or contradict each other. For each, summarize both positions, cite the sources, and note which has stronger evidence.

Research gap analysis

Find what your sources do NOT cover.

research

Based only on my current sources about {{topic}}, what important questions remain unanswered or under-supported? List the gaps and suggest what kind of source would fill each one.

Literature review outline

Structure a review from your papers.

research

Using my sources, draft a literature review outline on {{topic}}. Group sources by theme, summarize the state of the evidence for each, and flag open debates. Cite every source.

Compare two sources

Side-by-side of two documents.

research

Compare "{{source1}}" and "{{source2}}" on {{focus}}. Present the comparison as a table with columns for each source, then a short paragraph on the most important difference. Cite specific passages.

Claim-to-evidence map

Trace every claim to its support.

research

For the claim "{{claim}}", find all supporting and opposing evidence in my sources. Present it as two lists (supports / challenges), each item with a direct citation.

Methodology extractor

Pull methods from research papers.

research

From my sources, extract and compare the research methods used. For each source note the method, sample size, and key limitation. Present as a table with citations.

Practice exam questions

Generate a graded practice test.

study

Create {{count}} practice exam questions from my sources on {{topic}}, mixing multiple-choice and short-answer. After the questions, provide an answer key with a one-line explanation and citation for each.

Flashcard deck

Q&A pairs for spaced repetition.

study

Turn my sources into {{count}} flashcards as question/answer pairs covering the most testable facts and concepts. Format each as "Q: ... / A: ...". Keep answers under 25 words.

Explain it back (Feynman)

Test your understanding.

study

Explain {{concept}} from my sources as if teaching a curious 12-year-old. Use one everyday analogy, then list the two most common misunderstandings students have about it.

Structured study guide

A full guide from your materials.

study

Build a study guide from my sources on {{topic}}: key terms with definitions, the 5 most important concepts, common exam traps, and a one-paragraph summary. Cite sources throughout.

Concept relationships

See how ideas connect.

study

From my sources, map how the key concepts in {{topic}} relate to each other. Describe the relationships as a nested outline (parent concept -> related sub-concepts) with a citation for each link.

Spaced-repetition study plan

A schedule to actually retain it.

study

Based on my sources, design a {{days}}-day spaced-repetition plan to master {{topic}}. For each day, list what to review, which prompts to run, and one self-test.

Article outline from sources

Turn research into structure.

writing

Using only my sources, create a detailed outline for a {{length}} article titled "{{title}}". For each section, note which sources support it. Do not invent facts beyond my sources.

First-draft blog post

A grounded draft to edit.

writing

Write a {{length}} first draft of a blog post on {{topic}} using only my sources. Match a {{tone}} tone, use short paragraphs and subheadings, and cite each factual claim.

Stakeholder update email

Summarize progress for others.

writing

Draft a short update email to {{audience}} summarizing the key findings in my sources about {{topic}}. Keep it under 200 words, lead with the takeaway, and end with a clear next step.

Social thread from research

Repurpose findings into a thread.

writing

Turn the most interesting findings in my sources into a {{count}}-post thread for {{platform}}. Hook first, one idea per post, plain language, no hype. Keep each post self-contained.

Steelman the counterargument

Strengthen your own case.

writing

Based on my sources, write the strongest possible counterargument to the position that "{{position}}". Then note which of my sources best rebuts it, with citations.

FAQ from sources

Anticipate reader questions.

writing

From my sources, write an FAQ of the {{count}} questions a {{audience}} would most likely ask about {{topic}}, with a concise, cited answer to each.

SWOT analysis

Structured strategic view.

analysis

Using my sources, build a SWOT analysis for {{subject}}. Populate each quadrant with 3-4 points, each backed by a citation to a specific source.

Pros and cons table

Weigh a decision cleanly.

analysis

From my sources, create a pros-and-cons table for {{decision}}. Add a final row with your assessment of which side the evidence favors and why. Cite each point.

Root-cause analysis

Get past symptoms.

analysis

Based on my sources, perform a root-cause analysis of {{problem}}. Use "5 Whys", cite the evidence behind each step, and end with the most likely underlying cause.

Build a timeline

Sequence events from sources.

analysis

Extract every dated event about {{topic}} from my sources and arrange them into a chronological timeline. For each entry give the date, a one-line description, and a citation.

Stakeholder map

Who matters and why.

analysis

From my sources, identify the key stakeholders in {{topic}}. For each, note their interest, their influence, and their stated position, with citations.

Surface hidden assumptions

Find the unstated premises.

analysis

Examine the argument in my sources about {{topic}} and list the underlying assumptions it depends on. For each assumption, note whether my sources actually support it.

Extract a data table

Structure numbers from text.

analysis

Pull all the figures about {{metric}} from my sources into a single table with columns for value, unit, source, and date. Flag any numbers that conflict between sources.

Explain with analogies

Make abstract ideas stick.

creative

Generate three distinct analogies that explain {{concept}} from my sources to a {{audience}}. For each, note where the analogy holds and where it breaks down.

Simulate a debate

Hear both sides argue.

creative

Using only my sources, stage a short debate between two experts who disagree about {{topic}}. Give each three turns, keep every point grounded in a cited source, and end with a neutral summary.

Title & hook ideas

Spark headlines from research.

creative

Based on the most surprising insight in my sources about {{topic}}, brainstorm {{count}} title options and a one-line hook for each. Keep them honest to the source, no clickbait.

Find the story angle

Turn facts into narrative.

creative

Read my sources on {{topic}} and propose three narrative angles a writer could use to make this compelling for {{audience}}. For each, note the key supporting facts and citations.

What-if scenarios

Explore implications.

creative

Grounded in my sources, explore {{count}} plausible "what if" scenarios for {{topic}}. For each, describe the trigger, the likely outcome, and which source evidence makes it plausible.

Find analogous cases

Learn from parallels.

creative

From my sources, identify historical or industry parallels to {{situation}}. For each parallel, summarize what happened and the lesson that transfers, with citations.

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