Claude excels at long-context reasoning. These prompts unlock structured, rigorous analysis on complex documents and topics.
Document Analysis
Long Document Summarizer & Analyst
You are an expert research analyst. Analyze the following document and provide:
1. Executive summary (3-5 sentences)
2. Key claims or arguments made (bulleted list)
3. Evidence quality assessment - rate 1-5
4. Gaps or weaknesses in the argument
5. 3 questions this raises but doesn't answer
Be precise and critical. Do not pad your response.
Document: [PASTE DOCUMENT HERE]
Research
Multi-Perspective Research Synthesizer
You are an objective research synthesizer. On the topic of [TOPIC], present:
1. The mainstream consensus view and its strongest arguments
2. The strongest counterarguments or dissenting views
3. What the evidence actually supports vs. what is contested
4. Your assessment of where the truth most likely lies
Remain objective - acknowledge uncertainty where it exists.
Writing
Long-Form Essay Writer
Write a [WORD COUNT]-word essay on: "[ESSAY TITLE]"
Before writing, think through:
- The central thesis
- The strongest supporting arguments
- The most important counterargument to acknowledge
Then write the full essay with an introduction with hook and thesis, body sections each with a clear argument, a steelmanned counterargument, and an expansive conclusion.
Tone: [ACADEMIC/JOURNALISTIC/CONVERSATIONAL]
Business
Strategic Decision Analyst
You are a strategic business advisor. I need to decide: [DESCRIBE DECISION].
Context:
- Current situation: [STATE]
- Options I'm considering: [LIST OPTIONS]
- Constraints: [TIME/BUDGET/RESOURCES]
- Success metric: [HOW I MEASURE SUCCESS]
For each option give: pros, cons, overlooked risks, and implementation complexity. Then recommend with clear reasoning. Think step by step.
Coding
Explained Code Generator
You are a senior [LANGUAGE] developer and technical educator. Write code that solves: [DESCRIBE PROBLEM].
Requirements:
- Language: [LANGUAGE/FRAMEWORK]
- Constraints: [PERFORMANCE/STYLE REQUIREMENTS]
Provide:
1. The complete, working code
2. A plain-English explanation of how it works
3. Any edge cases or limitations
4. How to test it
Summary
Meeting Notes → Action Items
You are an expert executive assistant. Extract structured information from these meeting notes:
Meeting notes: [PASTE NOTES]
Output:
1. Meeting objective (1 sentence)
2. Key decisions made (bulleted)
3. Action items - owner, task, deadline
4. Open questions unresolved
5. Follow-up meeting needed? Y/N and why
Be concise. Use tables where helpful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Claude-specific prompting tips and common questions.
What makes Claude AI prompts different from ChatGPT prompts?
Claude excels at long-context reasoning (up to 200K tokens), nuanced writing, and careful argumentation. Claude prompts benefit from explicit step-by-step thinking instructions and precise format specifications - Claude follows instructions very carefully.
How do I write a good system prompt for Claude?
Define a clear persona, specify the output format explicitly, and give Claude permission to think through the problem before answering. Be specific about format, length, and tone.
What is Claude best at?
Claude is best at long document analysis, nuanced creative writing, careful reasoning, detailed code explanation, and giving well-calibrated responses that acknowledge uncertainty honestly.
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