32 ultra-high-leverage modifiers
Pro CheatCodes of ChatGPT
Drop these at the start of any prompt to instantly shift mode, improve clarity, and get predictable results. They speed up your workflow, tighten your prompts, and unlock higher-level reasoning. If your prompts feel long, messy, or inconsistent—this is the cheat code.
Jump to section:Speed & FormattingPersona & ToneDeep LogicAnalysis & StrategyAdvanced ControlWays to ApplyExamples
Why use these?
- Mode Switching: instantly snap into the right mode.
- Quality: cleaner, predictable answers.
- Brevity: trim prompt length by 30–70%.
- Efficiency: fewer corrections and loops.
- Speed: ship work dramatically faster.
How to use
- Pick the shortcut that fits your goal.
- Paste it at the very start of your prompt.
- Layer 2–3 together for style, structure, and rigor.
Speed & Formatting
Get to the point with clean, structured output.
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/ELI5— Explain like I’m 5 (great for complex concepts). - •
/TLDL— Summarize long text/transcripts into key lines. - •
/BRIEFLY— Enforce ruthless brevity. - •
/EXEC SUMMARY— CEO-ready synopsis. - •
/CHECKLIST— Actionable checkbox list. - •
/FORMAT AS [Type]— Table/JSON/Markdown/CSV (e.g., /FORMAT AS TABLE: Compare iPhone 15 vs 14).
Persona & Tone
Stop the “AI voice” by forcing perspective and style.
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/ACT AS [Role]— e.g., Michelin Chef. - •
/TONE [Mood]— Formal, Sarcastic, Urgent, Dramatic. - •
/AUDIENCE [Target]— Experts, Beginners, Stakeholders. - •
/JARGON— Use technical/industry vocabulary. - •
/DEV MODE— Raw, concise, code-heavy. - •
/PM MODE— Timelines, resources, risks.
Deep Logic & Reasoning
Force better thinking; reduce hallucinations.
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/STEP-BY-STEP— Show the work. - •
/CHAIN OF THOUGHT— Connect the logic. - •
/FIRST PRINCIPLES— Build from fundamentals. - •
/DELIBERATE THINKING— Slow, careful reasoning. - •
/NO AUTOPILOT— Avoid generic or lazy answers. - •
/REFLECTIVE MODE— Self-check after answering. - •
/SYSTEMATIC BIAS CHECK— Scan for bias. - •
/EVAL-SELF— Critique the answer.
Analysis & Strategy
Turn AI into your consultant.
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/SWOT— Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. - •
/COMPARE— Side-by-side analysis. - •
/MULTI-PERSPECTIVE— 3–4 viewpoints (Economic, Social, Ethical). - •
/PARALLEL LENSES— Theoretical lensing of one issue. - •
/PITFALLS— What could go wrong. - •
/METRICS MODE— Include KPIs/metrics. - •
/CONTEXT STACK— Keep prior context active.
Advanced Control
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/ROLE: TASK: FORMAT::— One-line control (God Mode). - •
/SCHEMA— Structured outline or data model. - •
/REWRITE AS [Style]— Transform tone/genre. - •
/BEGIN WITH / END WITH— Constrain starts/ends. - •
/GUARDRAIL— Strict negatives (e.g., “No emojis”, “Don’t mention X”).
3 Ways to Apply
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Prompt Spine (recommended): Role → Goal → Constraints → Output Format (max control). - •
Modifier Stack: Add 3–5 shortcuts on one line for speed. - •
God Mode: /ROLE: Teacher /TASK: Explain Gravity /FORMAT: Analogy.
Examples to Try
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/EXEC SUMMARY /CHECKLIST /FIRST PRINCIPLES: [Topic] - •
/FORMAT AS TABLE: Compare iPhone 15 vs 14 specs. - •
/ACT AS Michelin Chef /TONE Urgent: [Dish instructions] - •
/CHAIN OF THOUGHT /EVAL-SELF: [Math/logic problem]