Here’s a tight list of copy-paste ChatGPT prompt hacks that make ChatGPT (or any LLM of your choice) sharper, faster, and way more useful. The top two help the widest range of people in the most situations. Bookmark this. Steal freely.
Each entry includes the exact prompt hack in quotes, what it does, and when to use it. Let’s party.
1) Ultra-Concise Mode in ChatGPT
Prompt hack/snippet: “Be extremely concise. Sacrifice grammar for the sake of concision.”
What it does: Forces short answers you can scan in seconds. Cheaper output. Less fluff.
Use when: You want bullet answers, quick checks, tight summaries. You’re in a rush.
2) Visual Scannability Booster
Prompt hack/snippet: “Add emojis at the beginning of headers and bullet points/dashes to help read faster. Don’t use emojis anywhere else.”
What it does: Adds quick visual anchors to long outputs so you can find the good parts faster.
Use when: You expect a list, steps, or a structured answer, and you need speed reading.
3) You Explained This Yesterday
Prompt hack/snippet: “You explained this to me yesterday.”
Example you can paste: “You explained HTML to me yesterday, but I forgot the part about tables.”
What it does: Pushes the model to give continuity and skip beginner fluff. Use it even in new chats.
Use when: You want a focused follow-up without re-teaching the basics.
4) Crank Up the AI Brainpower
Prompt hack/snippet: “You’re an IQ 150 specialist in marketing. Analyze my campaign.”
What it does: Raises the bar for depth and rigor. Different numbers change tone and complexity. Use 200 if you want it to sound so smart that you won’t understand what it’s saying.
Use when: You want stronger frameworks, principles, and higher-level critique. You need to communicate with a brainiac.
5) Teach a Room, Not a Person
Prompt hack/snippet: “Explain blockchain like you’re teaching a packed auditorium”
What it does: Shifts into stage mode. Clear structure, big examples, anticipates questions.
Use when: You need a talk track, presentation notes, or a teachable outline.
6) Get Memorable AI Explanations
Prompt hack/snippet: “Explain this using only kitchen analogies”
What it does: Forces unexpected links. You get memorable, sticky explanations.
Use when: You’re stuck, bored, or need a fresh angle for any topic.
7) Stakes Make ChatGPT’s Brain Work
Prompt hack/snippet: “Let’s bet $10,000: Is this code efficient?”
What it does: Triggers extra scrutiny. More caveats, edge cases, risk checks.
Use when: Reviewing code, plans, or decisions where mistakes are costly
8) Sequel Thinking, Not Polish
Prompt hack/snippet: “Give me a Version 2.0 of this idea”
What it does: Treats your idea like a sequel. Bigger swings. New features. Not just edits.
Use when: You want upgrades that feel meaningfully new.
9) Clarity On Tap
Prompt hack/snippet: “Explain like I’m 12”
Example you can paste: “Explain quantum physics like I’m 12.”
What it does: Cuts jargon. Uses plain analogies that actually land.
Use when: You’re learning fast or you want simple wording for a wider audience.
10) ChatGPT Anti-Filler Filter
Prompt hack/snippet: “Summarize this article, no yapping.”
What it does: Compresses hard. Keeps only the essentials. Works better than “keep it concise.”
Use when: Skimming research, news, long docs.
11) Productive Meanness
Prompt hack/snippet: “Roast this business idea”
What it does: Surfaces weak points through blunt humor. Easy to spot what to fix.
Use when: You want fast, brutal feedback before you invest time or money.
12) GPT Confidence With Reasons
Prompt hack/snippet: “On a scale of 1 to 10, how confident are you in that claim, and why isn’t it a 10?”
What it does: Forces probability, then exposes gaps and edge cases.
Use when: Making decisions, and you need risk notes and uncertainties spelled out. Helps with accuracy.
13) Evidence Or It Doesn’t Count
Prompt hack/snippet: “You must build a case that proves this design choice is optimal. Your evidence must be exhaustive. Think hard.”
What it does: Increases citations, principles, and hard reasoning.
Use when: You need justification for stakeholders or a paper trail for a call you’re making.
How To Use These ChatGPT Prompt Hacks Fast
- Paste the snippet at the end of whatever you were already going to ask.
- If the answer is close but not perfect, stack a second snippet. Example: Version 2.0 + Confidence Score.
- Save your favorite combos in a notes doc so you can run them on demand. Or come back to this page. Actually, yeah, come back to this page. We’ll miss you.
Wrapping It Up
You now have 13 ChatGPT prompt hacks you can plug into almost any task. Use them to get clearer answers, stronger critiques, and faster decisions. Got a combo you like better? Drop it in the comments below. I personally respond to every comment.
Also, now that you have the hacks, be sure to check out our top ChatGPT prompting techniques and ChatGPT 5 prompting tips while you’re at it. It will be worth it. I promise.
Until next time, remember to run the prompts and prompt the planet.
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