160+ ChatGPT Custom Prompt Shortcuts

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ChatGPT can help with writing, research, SEO, coding, graphic design, business planning, and many other tasks. But typing long instructions again and again can take time. Custom prompt shortcuts make these tasks easier by using short commands to describe what you want ChatGPT to do.

For example, you can use /rewrite to improve existing text, /seo to review an article for search intent, /study to learn a topic step by step, or /imageprompt to create a detailed AI image-generation prompt. These are custom shortcuts that you define and reuse, rather than a universal set of built-in ChatGPT commands.

In this guide, you will find 160+ ChatGPT custom prompt shortcuts organized into eight categories. Each shortcut includes a short explanation of its purpose, so you can quickly find the right instruction for writing, research, productivity, creative work, or technical tasks.

If you also use ChatGPT for image editing, check out our guides to 50+ ChatGPT Photo Editing Prompts and 50+ ChatGPT Photo Editing Prompts for Selfies and Portraits. These articles cover ready-to-use prompts for improving photographs and creating different visual styles.

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1. Learning and Study Shortcuts​

Learning shortcuts help you understand difficult subjects, prepare for exams, practice new skills, and organize study material. You can use them to ask ChatGPT for simple explanations, practical examples, quizzes, flashcards, and step-by-step lessons. They are useful for students, teachers, designers, developers, and anyone learning something new.

Shortcut	Purpose
/study	Learn a topic interactively
/teach	Get a step-by-step lesson
/tutor	Get personalized tutoring
/eli5	Explain a topic in very simple language
/explain	Explain a topic clearly
/simple	Remove jargon and complexity
/deepdive	Explore a topic in depth
/quiz	Test your knowledge
/flashcards	Create question-and-answer cards
/studyplan	Build a study schedule
/roadmap	Create a learning roadmap
/examples	Show practical examples
/analogy	Explain through comparisons
/visualize	Describe a concept visually
/mnemonics	Create memory aids
/recall	Test what you remember
/revise	Create revision notes
/prerequisites	Explain what to learn first
/mindmap	Create a text-based mind map
/practice	Generate practice exercises

2. Writing and Editing Shortcuts​

Writing shortcuts help you draft new content, improve existing text, correct grammar, and adjust tone. They are useful for blog posts, emails, social media captions, product descriptions, reports, and everyday communication. Instead of explaining the same editing instructions every time, you can define a shortcut and reuse it whenever needed.

Shortcut	Purpose
/write	Draft new content
/rewrite	Rewrite existing text
/improve	Improve clarity and quality
/proofread	Check grammar and spelling
/grammar	Correct grammatical errors
/paraphrase	Express the same idea differently
/summarize	Summarize longer content
/tldr	Give the key points briefly
/expand	Add more detail
/shorten	Reduce the word count
/humanize	Make wording more natural
/simplify	Make text easier to understand
/professional	Use a professional tone
/formal	Use formal language
/casual	Use a conversational tone
/persuasive	Make writing more convincing
/creative	Explore creative approaches
/headline	Generate headlines
/outline	Build a structured outline
/continue	Continue a draft or story

3. SEO and Blogging Shortcuts​

SEO shortcuts can help bloggers plan content, improve article structure, identify keyword opportunities, and review on-page SEO elements. They are particularly useful when working on large websites with many articles. Use them to organize your workflow, but check current search data and reliable sources when making SEO decisions.

Shortcut	Purpose
/seo	Review content for search intent and SEO
/keyword	Research or brainstorm keywords
/searchintent	Identify what searchers want
/metatitle	Write SEO title tags
/metadescription	Write meta descriptions
/blogoutline	Build a blog post outline
/introduction	Draft an article introduction
/conclusion	Write an article conclusion
/faq	Generate frequently asked questions
/schema	Draft structured data markup
/internallinks	Suggest internal linking opportunities
/contentgap	Identify missing topics
/contentrefresh	Update older content
/competitor	Analyze supplied competitor content
/topicalmap	Build a topic cluster
/alttext	Write image alt text
/slug	Suggest URL slugs
/ctr	Improve titles for click-through rate
/eeat	Review trust and credibility signals
/contentaudit	Evaluate an article or content page

4. Research and Analysis Shortcuts​

Research shortcuts help you investigate topics, examine information, compare alternatives, and organize findings. You can use them when researching products, reviewing competitors, checking factual claims, or making decisions. For important topics, ask ChatGPT to support its conclusions with reliable sources instead of relying on unsupported statements.

Shortcut	Purpose
/research	Investigate a topic
/verify	Check claims against evidence
/factcheck	Identify potentially inaccurate statements
/analyze	Analyze supplied information
/compare	Compare two or more options
/proscons	List advantages and disadvantages
/rank	Rank options using stated criteria
/evaluate	Assess quality or performance
/critique	Identify weaknesses
/sources	Find or provide supporting sources
/evidence	Separate evidence from assumptions
/trends	Examine trends using current research when needed
/statistics	Analyze or explain statistical data
/extract	Extract key information from supplied material
/table	Organize information into a table
/timeline	Arrange events chronologically
/keypoints	List the main takeaways
/counterargument	Present opposing arguments
/rootcause	Investigate possible underlying causes
/recommend	Recommend options using your criteria

5. Productivity and Business Shortcuts​

Productivity shortcuts help you organize tasks, plan projects, manage communication, and make better use of your time. Business owners, freelancers, content creators, and small teams can use these instructions to prepare reports, write emails, develop strategies, and turn broad goals into practical actions.

Shortcut	Purpose
/plan	Create an action plan
/todo	Generate a task list
/checklist	Create a checklist
/prioritize	Rank tasks by importance
/schedule	Organize tasks by time
/goals	Turn objectives into measurable goals
/brainstorm	Generate ideas
/decide	Compare choices and trade-offs
/strategy	Develop a strategy
/workflow	Design a repeatable process
/template	Create a reusable template
/email	Draft an email
/reply	Write a reply to a message
/negotiation	Prepare negotiation points
/meetingnotes	Organize meeting notes
/report	Draft a report
/proposal	Create a proposal
/businessideas	Generate business ideas
/monetize	Explore monetization options
/nextsteps	Identify the next practical actions

6. Design and Creative Shortcuts​

Design shortcuts are useful for graphic designers, illustrators, marketers, and content creators. They can help you develop visual concepts, select fonts and colors, plan layouts, prepare image-generation prompts, and create content for social media. You can also use them to explore alternative design directions before starting work in your preferred design software.

Shortcut	Purpose
/design	Develop a design concept
/imageprompt	Write an AI image-generation prompt
/logo	Generate logo concepts
/branding	Develop brand identity ideas
/typography	Suggest typography approaches
/fontpairing	Recommend font combinations
/colorpalette	Suggest a color palette
/layout	Plan a page or composition
/mockup	Develop a mockup concept
/artdirection	Define a visual direction
/moodboard	Build a mood board description
/photoshop	Explain or plan a Photoshop task
/illustrator	Explain or plan an Illustrator task
/uiux	Review or develop UI/UX concepts
/caption	Write social media captions
/hashtags	Generate relevant hashtags
/socialpost	Draft a social media post
/thumbnail	Develop a video thumbnail concept
/variations	Generate alternative creative versions
/styleguide	Create visual style guidelines

7. Coding and Technical Shortcuts​

Coding shortcuts can help you generate code, troubleshoot errors, explain programming concepts, and plan technical workflows. They are useful for beginners as well as experienced developers working with JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, SQL, APIs, and automation. Always test generated code before using it in a live website or production environment.

Shortcut	Purpose
/code	Generate code
/debug	Troubleshoot code
/explaincode	Explain existing code
/refactor	Improve code structure
/optimize	Improve efficiency
/test	Generate tests
/unittest	Create unit tests
/regex	Build or explain regular expressions
/sql	Write or explain SQL queries
/javascript	Help with JavaScript
/python	Help with Python
/htmlcss	Create or troubleshoot HTML/CSS
/api	Explain or design API interactions
/architecture	Plan software architecture
/securityreview	Review code for potential security issues
/error	Explain an error message
/automate	Design an automation workflow
/scrape	Plan a web-scraping task
/documentcode	Add code documentation
/pseudocode	Explain logic in pseudocode

8. Advanced Thinking and Response Control Shortcuts​

These shortcuts help you control how ChatGPT structures and presents its answers. You can use them to request a particular level of detail, define a role, set restrictions, explore alternatives, or review an answer against specific requirements. Combining two or three clearly defined shortcuts can make your instructions more precise.

Shortcut	Purpose
/actas	Ask ChatGPT to adopt a role
/stepbystep	Break a task into steps
/no-fluff	Avoid unnecessary explanation
/detailed	Provide a thorough answer
/beginner	Target beginners
/expert	Use advanced terminology and depth
/bulletpoints	Use bullet points
/json	Request JSON output
/wordcount	Specify or check a word count
/constraints	Follow specific restrictions
/options	Generate multiple alternatives
/prosandcons	Compare trade-offs
/assumptions	State assumptions explicitly
/edgecases	Identify unusual cases
/risks	Identify potential risks
/improveprompt	Improve a prompt
/selfreview	Review an answer against criteria
/secondopinion	Consider an alternative viewpoint
/goodbetterbest	Present three levels of solutions
/finalcheck	Check the result against requirements

How to Use ChatGPT Custom Prompt Shortcuts​

These shortcuts are not all official ChatGPT commands. They are custom labels that represent instructions you want ChatGPT to follow. Typing /seo or /rewrite does not automatically activate a special feature unless you have configured that behavior.

There are three simple ways to use them.

1. Type the shortcut with your request​

The quickest method is to type a shortcut followed by the task you want to complete.

Example:

/rewrite Make this paragraph clearer and easier to understand without changing its meaning.

Another example:

/imageprompt Create a detailed prompt for a minimal business card mockup on a white background.

ChatGPT can interpret the label from the surrounding instruction and respond accordingly.

2. Combine multiple shortcuts​

You can combine shortcuts when a task needs more than one type of instruction. For example, you might want a short answer in a table, or a detailed explanation written for beginners.

Example 1: SEO article review

/seo /critique Review this article for search intent, missing topics, weak headings, and opportunities to improve its content.

Example 2: Graphic design prompt

/imageprompt /constraints Create a minimal logo design prompt using two colors, simple geometry, and a white background. Do not include mockups or extra decorative elements.

Example 3: Learning a technical topic

/study /beginner Teach me JavaScript step by step. Explain each concept in simple language and give me a short exercise before moving forward.

3. Define shortcuts in Custom Instructions​

If you use the same shortcuts regularly, define their meanings in ChatGPT Custom Instructions or the instructions for a dedicated Project. This helps ChatGPT follow your preferred format more consistently.

For example, you could define these shortcuts:

• /no-fluff = Answer directly and remove unnecessary details.
• /study = Teach one concept at a time, use examples, and check my understanding.
• /seo = Review search intent, article structure, keyword use, and content quality.
• /rewrite = Improve clarity while preserving the original meaning and tone.
• /imageprompt = Write a detailed image-generation prompt with subject, style, lighting, composition, and background.
• /table = Present comparable information in a clear table.

You can find official information about this feature in the ChatGPT Custom Instructions guide.

Note that the /study label in this list is a custom shortcut. ChatGPT also has an official Study Mode feature, which you can activate through the tools menu or by visiting ChatGPT Study Mode.

Tips for Getting Better Results​

Custom shortcuts work best when their meanings are clear and consistent. Keep these tips in mind when creating your own set.

• Use clear definitions: Explain exactly what each shortcut should do rather than relying on its name alone.
• Add the task after the shortcut: A label such as /rewrite works better when you include the text and explain your goal.
• Combine related instructions: Use a small number of relevant shortcuts instead of combining many unrelated commands.
• Set limits when needed: Specify the desired word count, tone, format, audience, and other requirements.
• Provide examples: If you want a particular writing style or output structure, show ChatGPT an example.
• Review important results: Check facts, sources, code, and other details before publishing or using the output.
• Keep your shortcut list manageable: Start with the commands you use most often and add more as your workflow develops.

Last Words​

These 160+ ChatGPT custom prompt shortcuts cover a wide range of tasks, including learning, writing, SEO, research, productivity, graphic design, coding, and response formatting. They provide a simple way to organize your instructions and reuse them across different projects.

You do not need to use every shortcut. Start with a few that match your daily work, define what they mean, and reuse them when needed. For example, a blogger might use /seo, /outline, and /contentrefresh, while a designer might prefer /imageprompt, /branding, and /fontpairing.

The main benefit is convenience. Once your shortcuts are clearly defined, you can spend less time repeating instructions and more time improving the final result.

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