Secret codes are short words like ELI5, TLDR and /human that you put in your message to completely change how the AI answers. Here's every code from my ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini lists in one place, over 400 of them, sorted by what you want to do. Most work in any AI, so those come first, then the tricks for ChatGPT and the codes only Claude and Gemini have.
How the Codes Work
The plan · 3 steps
- 1Paste Prompt 1 and try your first code combo.
- 2Find the list for what you're doing (writing, learning, deciding, planning) and pick a code.
- 3Paste the code, what it does and your task. Stack two when you want a specific result.
Before you start
Your app
ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini. Any plan works, including free.
Your task
Something real you're working on, like a message to rewrite, a topic to learn or a decision to make.
Your first goal
One code that gets you a noticeably better answer today.
Every code is a shortcut for an instruction. Copy the code, what it does and your task into the chat. The meaning tells the AI exactly what you want, so it works even with a code it has never seen before.
- Put the code at the start of your message, then say what you want.
- Stack two codes when you want a specific format, like /human and then /shorten.
- Add context. A code gets you started. The context makes the answer useful, so say who it's for and the result you want.
Maverick's tip
If a menu pops up when you type / (Gemini shows your skills list, for example), ignore it and keep typing. The code still works.
Find What You're Missing
This one stacks two codes. HIDDENASSUMPTIONS finds what you're not seeing, and NEXTSTEP tells you the one thing to do next. Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini.
Prompt 1 · Same prompt as the top of the page
Two more combos to try
Make anything sound natural, then cut it in half:
Prompt 2 · Copy & paste
Use /human to rewrite this so it sounds natural, then /shorten to make it half as long. Keep my meaning and personality: [PASTE YOUR TEXT].
Learn any topic by getting quizzed on it:
Prompt 3 · Copy & paste
Use QUIZME to test me on this topic one question at a time. Wait for my answer, explain what I got right or wrong, then ask the next question: [TOPIC].
Codes That Work in Any AI
| Writing and Style | What it does |
|---|---|
| /human | Rewrites text so it sounds natural, not robotic |
| /rewrite | Rephrases while keeping the core meaning |
| /improve | Upgrades clarity, flow, and overall quality |
| /shorten | Condenses into a tighter version |
| /expand | Adds detail, depth, and supporting context |
| /simplify | Makes text easier to understand with plainer language |
| /formal | Changes tone to professional |
| /casual | Changes tone to relaxed and conversational |
| /translate | Translates text into another language |
| /tonechange | Changes the emotional or stylistic tone |
| /clarify | Clears up ambiguity, makes meaning more precise |
| /compress | Shrinks content while preserving the main message |
| /reframe | Presents the same idea from a different angle |
| /systemrewrite | Rewrites text to feel more structured and systemized |
| CONCISE | Strips the answer to the shortest version with zero filler |
| /tighten | Removes weak words and makes every sentence hit harder |
| /bold | Makes writing confident and assertive with no hedging |
| /storytell | Turns dry information into an engaging story |
| PUNCHLINE | Ends every point with a strong memorable line |
| /rhythm | Varies sentence length for natural reading flow |
| /cut | Removes the bottom 50% of least important content |
| PLAIN | Rewrites using only common everyday words |
| /emotive | Adds emotional weight to flat factual writing |
| /sharpen | Makes vague language specific and precise |
| /ghost | Rewrites text so it's impossible to tell AI wrote it |
| /mirror | Matches your exact writing style from a sample you give it |
| /raw | Strips all formatting and gives a clean plain response |
| /voice | Locks in a specific tone, or the style of a person or brand you name, for the entire conversation |
| /punch | Makes every sentence hit harder and more direct |
| /flow | Restructures text so it reads smoother from start to finish |
| /trim | Cuts the fluff without losing any meaning |
| /hook | Rewrites the opening line to grab attention instantly |
| /rephrase | Says the same thing in a completely different way |
| /polish | Makes rough text sound professional without changing the meaning |
| /proofread | Catches every grammar mistake, awkward phrase, and clarity issue |
| /natural | Rewrites the response so it reads like a real person talking |
| /direct | Strips all hedging language and gets straight to the point |
| /reword | Says the exact same thing using completely different words |
| /clean | Removes all clutter and formatting noise leaving only clear text |
| /structure | Reorganizes messy content into a logical order that makes sense |
| READABLE | Adjusts sentence length and paragraph breaks for effortless reading |
| /precision | Replaces every vague word with a specific one so nothing is left to interpretation |
| /warmup | Makes cold or stiff writing feel more personal and approachable |
| /deAI | Removes patterns that make the writing sound AI-generated |
| /lingua | Responds in any language you specify |
| Format the Answer | What it does |
|---|---|
| TLDR | Shortest useful summary |
| BULLETS | Turns output into bullet points |
| TABLE | Formats as a table for comparison |
| CHECKLIST | Converts to an actionable checklist |
| STEPS | Turns into a step-by-step process |
| /outline | Organizes into a structured outline |
| /summary | Concise summary of main points |
| /keypoints | Pulls out only the most important takeaways |
| SUMMARIZE | Compresses any long answer into just key points |
| NUMBERED | Converts the entire response into a clean numbered list |
| ONEPAGE | Compresses the entire answer to fit on a single page |
| /sort | Organizes any list by the criteria that actually matters most |
| /split | Breaks one long response into clearly labeled sections you can scan fast |
| VISUAL | Formats the response with headers, spacing, and structure for quick scanning |
| /density | Packs maximum information into minimum words with zero fluff |
| BRIEF | Limits the entire response to five sentences maximum |
| /format | Restructures the output into whatever exact format you specify |
| SNAPSHOT | Gives a quick, high-level overview in under 50 words |
| SCORECARD | Rates each option on multiple factors with a final score |
| BRIEFING | Formats the response as a short executive brief |
| ONESHEET | Compresses everything into a single-page reference sheet |
| CATALOG | Organizes items into a structured, browsable list with details |
| Explain and Learn | What it does |
|---|---|
| ELI5 | Explains like you're 5 |
| EL10 | Simple with slightly more depth |
| EL15 | Basic teen level with moderate detail |
| ELICollege | Academic depth and rigor |
| ELIPhD | Highly advanced and technical |
| /analogies | Explains using comparisons to familiar things |
| /deep | More detailed and layered explanation |
| /why | Focuses on the reason or mechanism behind something |
| /firstprinciples | Breaks down to fundamental truths |
| QUIZME | Creates quiz questions from the material |
| FLASHCARDS | Turns material into flashcard-style Q&A |
| TESTME | Tests understanding with questions |
| SOCRATIC | Teaches by asking guided questions |
| FEYNMAN | Explains as simply as possible for true understanding |
| MISCONCEPTIONS | Lists common misunderstandings about a topic |
| TIMELINE | Organizes into chronological order |
| /teachme | Frames the response as a lesson |
| /examples | Adds examples to make the idea easier to grasp |
| /usecases | Lists practical situations where the idea applies |
| /breakdown | Splits a complex topic into smaller parts |
| /stepbystep | Forces a sequential process |
| GAPFINDER | Identifies exactly what you don't know about a topic |
| MASTERCLASS | Teaches a topic like a world-class expert would |
| /drill | Creates practice exercises so you actually learn it |
| SPEEDRUN | Teaches you the fastest possible path to understanding something |
| LEVELUP | Figures out your current level and teaches you the next one |
| CRASHCOURSE | Gives you everything you need to know in five minutes |
| BOOTCAMP | Builds a full learning plan from beginner to advanced |
| /tutor | Teaches a topic through back-and-forth questions at your exact level |
| CHEATSHEET | Compresses an entire topic into a one-page quick reference |
| /walkthrough | Guides you through a process one step at a time with clear explanations |
| GLOSSARY | Defines every technical term used in the response in plain language |
| /foundations | Teaches the prerequisite knowledge you need before tackling the real topic |
| MISTAKES | Lists the most common mistakes people make so you can avoid every one |
| /demystify | Takes an intimidating topic and makes it feel completely approachable |
| PRACTICAL | Skips all theory and only teaches the parts you will actually use |
| DUMBITDOWN | Strips away all jargon and makes the answer dead simple |
| METAPHOR | Explains a concept using a creative comparison to something familiar |
| TEACHBACK | Asks you to explain it back to check if you actually understand |
| VISUALIZE | Describes a concept as a mental image or diagram you can picture |
| Content and Social Posts | What it does |
|---|---|
| HOOKS10 | Generates 10 hook ideas for content |
| /viralhooks | Generates hooks designed to grab attention fast |
| SCRIPT | Formats output like a script for video or dialogue |
| THREAD | Structures response like a social media thread |
| /storymode | Shifts the answer into a narrative-driven style |
| /improvehooks | Refines hooks to make them more compelling |
| HEADLINE | Generates ten headline options ranked by click potential |
| /opener | Writes five different opening lines and picks the strongest |
| CTA | Creates multiple call-to-action options for any content |
| /storyline | Plans the full narrative arc before writing a word |
| REPURPOSE | Takes one piece of content and turns it into five formats |
| EMAILSUBJECT | Generates high-open-rate subject line options for any email |
| /monologue | Writes the response as a spoken monologue ready for video |
| LISTICLE | Structures any topic as a numbered list article |
| /twist | Adds an unexpected turn to make content stand out |
| SERIES | Breaks one big topic into a planned multi-part series |
| /viral | Rewrites content so it's optimized to get shared |
| /storysell | Turns a boring message into a story people want to read |
| CLIFFHANGER | Writes an ending that makes people desperate for more |
| /captionme | Writes social media captions that actually get engagement |
| POLARIZE | Makes your take bold enough that people have to respond |
| /banger | Turns a flat line into something people screenshot and share |
| THUMBNAIL | Writes a title or headline designed to get clicks |
| CAPTIONGEN | Generates social media captions ready to copy and paste |
| /adspin | Rewrites a message as a short, punchy ad |
| VIRALTEST | Scores an idea on its likelihood of getting shared |
| Ideas and Brainstorming | What it does |
|---|---|
| IDEAS10 | Generates 10 ideas around a topic |
| ALT3 | Provides 3 different alternatives |
| IDEAGEN | Produces a wider spread of idea directions |
| REMIX | Combines two concepts into a new hybrid idea |
| /brainstorm100 | Pushes for a massive batch of ideas |
| /simulate | Simulates a scenario, conversation, or role-play |
| /futurehistory | Describes the future as if already remembered |
| /expandideas | Takes a rough idea and develops it further |
| /angles | Gives you ten completely different ways to approach one topic |
| /brainstorm | Floods you with a massive batch of ideas you would never think of |
| WHATIF | Explores hypothetical scenarios and outcomes you have not considered |
| /mashup | Smashes two unrelated concepts together to create something original |
| WILDCARD | Throws in one completely unexpected idea that breaks the entire pattern |
| /riff | Takes one single idea and spins off ten different variations |
| OPPOSITE | Suggests the exact reverse approach of what everyone else is doing |
| /stolen | Borrows a proven strategy from a completely different industry |
| RANDOM | Introduces a random creative constraint to force unusual thinking |
| /pivot | Finds the one change that could save a failing idea, or rewrites content for a different audience |
| SPARKS | Generates a rapid fire list of raw unfiltered idea fragments to build from |
| FUTURE | Projects your situation forward in time and predicts the likely outcome |
| SCENARIOPLAY | Simulates a real situation with variables you can change |
| Persuasion and Communication | What it does |
|---|---|
| OBJECTIONS | Lists every reason someone would say no and builds responses |
| /frame | Changes how information is positioned to shift perception |
| /pitch | Structures the message like a tight 60-second pitch |
| /convince | Rewrites using the most persuasive argument structure |
| EMPATHY | Leads with the audience's emotions and concerns first |
| /proof | Backs every claim with evidence or data |
| ELEVATOR | Compresses any idea into a 30-second elevator pitch |
| REBUTTAL | Builds a point-by-point response to every counterargument |
| /spin | Reframes a negative situation as a positive opportunity |
| PERSUADE | Restructures using proven psychological persuasion principles |
| /negotiate | Writes a negotiation script designed to get you the best deal |
| /closer | Writes sales copy, messages or a closing line designed to close the deal |
| /position | Restructures your message so you enter from a place of strength |
| /defuse | Rewrites a tense message to remove tension while keeping the point |
| AUTHORITY | Restructures your message so you sound like the undeniable expert |
| /soften | Takes a harsh message and makes it firm but respectful |
| URGENCY | Rewrites the message so the reader feels they need to act right now |
| /diplomatic | Makes a blunt or controversial point sound reasonable and measured |
| RAPPORT | Rewrites a cold message to build genuine connection and trust |
| /boundary | Helps you say no firmly and clearly without damaging the relationship |
| Plans and Productivity | What it does |
|---|---|
| NEXTSTEP | Chooses one useful next action and explains how to start |
| GAPS | Tells you important things you forgot to ask |
| BATCH | Groups related tasks to knock out at once |
| PRIORITIZE | Sorts everything by actual importance |
| DELEGATE | Rewrites any task so someone else could do it |
| SOP | Turns the response into a reusable standard procedure |
| TEMPLATE | Converts the answer into a fill-in-the-blank template |
| ACTIONITEMS | Pulls every to-do out of a long response |
| NEXTMOVE | Skips explanation and tells you the single next thing to do |
| ROADMAP | Creates a phased plan with clear milestones from start to finish |
| SPRINT | Breaks a big goal into a focused one-week action plan |
| /dependencies | Shows which tasks must happen before others can start |
| LAUNCH | Builds a complete launch plan from preparation to go-live |
| /blockers | Identifies everything that could stall progress before it happens |
| GAMEPLAN | Creates a full reusable game plan for any repeatable process |
| /sequence | Puts every step in the exact right order |
| MILESTONE | Breaks a large goal into smaller checkpoints to track progress |
| 90DAY | Builds a full 90-day strategic plan with weekly targets |
| PLAYBOOK | Builds a step-by-step action plan for a specific goal |
| ACTIONPLAN | Turns the answer into a prioritized list of next steps with owners |
| /track | Sets up a structured way to monitor changes or progress over time |
| Research and Fact-Checking | What it does |
|---|---|
| FACTCHECK | Checks factual claims against current sources and flags gaps |
| /insights | Pulls out notable observations or patterns |
| /verify | Checks every claim and flags anything not confident |
| EVIDENCEBASED | Only includes information backed by data or research |
| /cite | Adds a source reference after every factual statement |
| DEEPRESEARCH | Goes far beyond the surface with multi-angle investigation |
| /scan | Quickly surveys a topic and gives the full landscape |
| BENCHMARK | Compares performance against industry standards |
| TRENDWATCH | Identifies what is changing now and where it is heading |
| CASESTUDY | Finds a real-world example that proves or disproves the point |
| /origins | Traces an idea back to where it originally came from |
| DATAONLY | Strips all opinion and only gives raw facts and numbers |
| /deepdive | Goes far beyond the surface on any topic |
| /sources | Backs up every statement with where the information came from |
| /investigate | Researches a topic like a journalist chasing a story |
| TRENDSCAN | Identifies what's happening right now in any space |
| /extract | Pulls the exact information you need from a long document |
| /digest | Reads everything and gives you only what matters |
| DOSSIER | Compiles a full briefing on any topic, person, or company |
| /evidence | Backs up every single claim with data, studies, or real-world examples |
| PATTERN | Finds the hidden patterns in any set of information |
| /contrast | Highlights the key differences between two or more options so the choice is clear |
| ANOMALY | Spots the one thing in the data that does not fit and explains why it matters |
| /correlate | Identifies what variables are moving together and what that actually means |
| INVENTORY | Lists every piece of relevant information before drawing any conclusion |
| /quantify | Puts real numbers on things that are usually described vaguely |
| MEASURE | Defines exactly how to measure success or failure for any goal |
| /sample | Finds real-world examples and case studies to support or challenge any claim |
| TREND | Identifies the direction things are moving and what it means for you |
| /latest | Pulls only the most recent information available online |
| /crosscheck | Compares a claim across multiple independent sources |
| /mythbust | Tests a common belief and shows whether it actually holds up |
| DATAMINE | Digs through available data to find patterns and numbers |
| Analysis and Decisions | What it does |
|---|---|
| PROSCONS | Lists advantages and disadvantages |
| COMPARE | Compares two or more options side by side |
| /assumptions | Identifies hidden assumptions in a claim |
| RISKMAP | Identifies key risks in a plan |
| SECONDORDER | Looks beyond first effects to later consequences |
| DECIDE | Creates a structured decision framework |
| PARETO | Finds the small actions that drive most results |
| /predict | Projects likely future outcomes |
| RANK | Rates every option and tells you the single best one |
| FORECAST | Maps the three most likely outcomes |
| MATRIX | Plots options on a two-by-two grid |
| TRADEOFF | Shows exactly what you gain and lose with each option |
| WEIGHTED | Scores each option across criteria with weighted totals |
| VERDICT | Stops listing options and picks one definitively |
| LEVERAGE | Finds the one move you can make that changes everything else |
| BOTTLENECK | Identifies the one thing slowing everything down |
| /scenario | Plays out multiple futures so you can plan for each one |
| BLINDSPOT | Surfaces the risks and angles you haven't considered yet |
| FUNNELMAP | Maps out each stage of a process and where things drop off |
| GAMEBOARD | Maps the key players, moves, and dynamics in a competitive situation |
| BATTLECARD | Creates a competitive comparison sheet against a specific rival |
| /diagnose | Identifies the root cause of a problem instead of just the symptoms |
| COSTBENEFIT | Weighs the upside against the downside of any decision |
| Stress-Test Your Idea | What it does |
|---|---|
| /counter | Generates the strongest counterargument |
| /debate | Explores both sides in a balanced way |
| /steelman | Builds the strongest version of an opposing argument |
| /devilsadvocate | Challenges your idea by arguing against it |
| REDTEAM | Critiques aggressively to expose weaknesses |
| KILLCRITIC | Forces blunt critique focused on flaws |
| /critique | Reviews work and points out what needs improvement |
| PREMORTEM | Pretends your plan already failed and works backward to explain why |
| WARGAME | Simulates how competitors or opponents would respond |
| /audit | Reviews your work and flags every issue it can find |
| /question | Responds with the ten most important questions you should be asking |
| STRESS | Pressure tests your idea under worst-case conditions |
| HOLES | Finds every gap and weak point in your logic or argument |
| /challenge | Pushes back on your thinking and forces you to defend your position |
| SKEPTIC | Responds like someone who does not believe a word you just said |
| /pressure | Applies increasing scrutiny until the idea either holds or breaks |
| BIAS | Identifies which cognitive biases might be influencing your decision |
| /dissect | Takes an argument apart piece by piece and evaluates each one |
| SANITY | Runs a quick sanity check on whether your plan makes basic sense |
| WEAKEST | Finds the single weakest link in your entire plan |
| Thinking and Reasoning | What it does |
|---|---|
| PARADOX | Looks for contradictions inside an idea |
| LENSSTACK | Examines a topic through multiple perspectives |
| X10THINK | Think 10x more deeply before answering |
| HIDDENASSUMPTIONS | Surfaces assumptions easy to miss |
| FRACTAL | Explores by zooming in and out across levels |
| BLACKSWAN | Focus on rare but high-impact possibilities |
| REVERSEENGINEER | Works backward to infer how something functions |
| SIGNALVSNOISE | Separates useful info from distractions |
| HYPOTHESISGEN | Generates multiple explanations for an observation |
| SYSTEMMAP | Maps actors, forces, and relationships in a system |
| META | Examines the framing of the question itself |
| /reverse | Works backward by describing failure first, then inverting |
| 5WHY | Asks why five times to dig to the root cause |
| /inversion | Solves by thinking about guaranteed failure and doing the opposite |
| CONSEQUENCEMAP | Maps second and third order effects of any decision |
| /thesis | States one clear argument and builds around proving it |
| FALSIFY | Tries to disprove its own answer to test if it holds |
| /reductio | Takes an idea to its logical extreme to test it |
| CONTRARIAN | Takes the opposite position of the mainstream view |
| SYNTHESIS | Combines two opposing ideas into a new third option |
| DILEMMA | Frames the problem as a genuine tradeoff |
| ROOTCAUSE | Digs past symptoms to find the single underlying problem |
| /multiangle | Gives the same answer from three completely different perspectives |
| /deepthink | Forces the AI to reason through every layer before answering |
| L99 | Pushes the response to the highest possible level of depth |
| CHAINLOGIC | Walks through each reasoning step so you can follow the logic |
| OVERTHINK | Deliberately over-analyzes to catch details everyone else misses |
| /unpack | Breaks a complex idea into every piece that makes it work |
| /layered | Gives the answer at surface level, mid level, and expert level |
| XRAY | Sees through the obvious answer to find what's really going on |
| /stakeholders | Identifies everyone affected by a decision and what they care about |
| DOMINO | Maps the chain reaction of consequences from a single action |
| THINKTANK | Generates multiple expert perspectives on a single question |
| CONSTRAINTS | Solves a problem within specific limits you set |
| FRAMEIT | Restates a problem in a new way that makes the answer clearer |
| BLINDTEST | Removes labels and bias so you can evaluate options on merit alone |
| Business and Strategy | What it does |
|---|---|
| MOAT | Identifies what makes something defensible and hard to copy |
| FLYWHEEL | Maps a self-reinforcing growth loop |
| POSITIONING | Defines how to own a specific category or niche |
| MONETIZE | Finds every realistic way to turn something into revenue |
| PIPELINE | Builds a full funnel from first touch to final conversion |
| COMPETITOR | Analyzes competitors and finds the gap they are missing |
| PRICING | Breaks down the best pricing strategy with reasoning |
| RETENTION | Identifies why people leave and how to make them stay |
| GROWTH | Finds the fastest path to scale with the least resources |
| UNFAIR | Identifies your single biggest unfair advantage |
| NICHE | Identifies the most specific winnable market position available to you |
| /scale | Shows how to take something working small and make it work at ten times the size |
| ECOSYSTEM | Maps all the players, relationships, and forces operating in any market |
| /differentiate | Finds the one thing that makes you impossible to copy or replace |
| ECONOMICS | Breaks down the real cost and profit math behind any business decision |
| /expansion | Identifies the next logical market, product, or audience to go after |
| CHURN | Diagnoses exactly why people are leaving and what change would make them stay |
| /lean | Strips a plan down to the leanest version that still actually works |
| DEFENSIBLE | Identifies what would stop a competitor from copying your exact playbook |
| DISTRIBUTION | Finds the best channels to reach your audience with the least effort and cost |
| Frameworks | What it does |
|---|---|
| SCAMPER | Uses the SCAMPER creativity framework |
| SWOT | Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats |
| DELTR | Decompose, evaluate, limit, transform, rebuild |
| OODA | Observe, orient, decide, act |
| AIDA | Attention, interest, desire, action for persuasion |
| PAS | Problem, agitation, solution to make the reader feel the pain |
| BAB | Before, after, bridge so the transformation is obvious |
| STAR | Situation, task, action, result |
| RICE | Scores ideas by reach, impact, confidence, and effort |
| MECE | Breaks a topic into categories that do not overlap and cover everything |
| SMART | Turns vague goals into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, timebound targets |
| SCQA | Situation, complication, question, answer |
| BLUF | Bottom line up front before any explanation |
| ERRC | What to eliminate, reduce, raise, and create in any strategy |
| Coding | What it does |
|---|---|
| DEBUG | Finds likely bugs or errors in code |
| EXPLAINCODE | Explains what code is doing in plain language |
| OPTIMIZE | Improves code for speed, efficiency, or cleanliness |
| REFACTOR | Cleans up messy code without changing what it does |
| /shipit | Takes rough code and makes it production ready |
| ARCHITECT | Designs the full system structure before writing any code |
| AUTOMATE | Turns a manual process into a script that runs itself |
| /testit | Writes tests for your code so you know it actually works |
| SCAFFOLD | Sets up the entire file structure for a new project |
| APIBUILD | Creates a full API from a plain English description |
| Modes and Power Commands | What it does |
|---|---|
| /coach | Frames answer as guidance from a coach or mentor |
| /godmode | Pushes for a more assertive and comprehensive response |
| /persona | Makes the AI respond as any specific type of expert you describe |
| BRUTALHONEST | Removes all politeness filters for the harshest, most real answer |
| /mentor | Gives advice like a personal mentor who knows your situation |
| /rolelock | Locks the AI into a specific character for the rest of the chat |
| /nofilter | Gives the most direct and unfiltered honest opinion possible |
| BEASTMODE | Pushes the output quality to the absolute maximum |
| /therapist | Talks through a situation with you like a trained therapist would |
| CEOMODE | Responds like a CEO making high-stakes business decisions |
| FOUNDER | Gives startup and business advice from a founder's perspective |
| OPERATOR | Handles a task end to end without needing more input |
| /unlocked | Removes the default caution and gives the real answer |
| SENTINEL | Reviews everything for errors, risks, and missed details |
| /embody | Makes the AI respond as a specific type of person with their exact mindset and expertise |
| /convert | Converts content from one format to another, or code from one language into another |
| /autoprompt | Generates a better prompt from a rough request |
| /unbiased | Removes all personal lean for a truly neutral response |
| ULTRATHINK | Forces much longer and deeper reasoning before responding |
| /calibrate | Adjusts response style, depth, and tone to match exactly what you need |
| V2 | Rewrites its own answer as a better second version |
| /adapt | Detects your knowledge level and matches the response to it |
| FINALANSWER | Commits to one definitive answer and refuses to hedge |
| MEGAPROMPT | Generates a long detailed prompt that gets exactly what you want |
| /chain | Runs multiple prompts in sequence, each building on the last |
| /system | Writes a custom system prompt that changes how the AI behaves |
| /memory | Tells the AI to remember specific details for the whole conversation |
| CONTEXT | Loads background information so every response is more relevant |
| PROMPTFIX | Takes a bad prompt and rewrites it so it actually works |
| /reason | Shows every step of the thinking process before arriving at the final answer |
| MAXDEPTH | Pushes the response to the absolute deepest level of analysis possible |
| /custom | Creates a set of instructions that changes how the AI responds for the rest of the chat |
| /iterate | Automatically improves the response three times before showing the final version |
| MAXEFFORT | Treats the response as the most important answer it will ever give |
| /strict | Follows your instructions exactly with zero creative liberty or improvisation |
| /freeform | Ignores all default formatting and responds however feels most natural |
| /evolve | Takes any response and makes it progressively better across three automatic versions |
| /contextdump | Shows everything the AI currently knows about your conversation |
ChatGPT Codes
Every code above works in ChatGPT as is. A few of them hit even harder when you switch on the ChatGPT feature behind them:
- Thinking codes (ULTRATHINK, X10THINK, L99): slide the Thinking slider in the model menu up to High, or Extra High on Pro. On Free and Go, tap Think.
- DEEPRESEARCH: turn on deep research and you get a full report with sources instead of a quick answer.
Keep a code on all the time
Open Settings > Personalization and paste the code and what it does into your custom instructions. Now it's on in every chat without typing it.
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Claude Codes
Every code above works in Claude. These ten are Claude's own. They lean on Claude's artifacts, so instead of describing the thing, Claude actually builds something you can click and use.
| Code | What it does |
|---|---|
| ARTIFACTS | Generates a full interactive project you can use immediately |
| /buildme | Creates a complete working app or tool from a description |
| DASHBOARD | Builds a live data dashboard you can interact with |
| PROTOTYPE | Generates a working prototype from just an idea |
| CANVAS | Opens a visual workspace for designing layouts and diagrams |
| /render | Turns a description into a visual output inside the chat |
| BLUEPRINT | Creates a full project plan with files and structure |
| WIREFRAME | Designs a basic layout for a website or app screen |
| /livecode | Writes and runs code in real time so you can see it work |
| GENERATOR | Builds a reusable tool that creates outputs on demand |
Maverick's tip
Pair the deep thinking codes (/deepthink, MAXDEPTH, MAXEFFORT) with Claude's Effort setting turned up to High or Max.
Keep a code on all the time
Paste the code and what it does into Settings > General > Instructions for Claude. Claude follows it in every chat.
Gemini Codes
Every code above works in Gemini. These are Gemini's own: the @ codes pull from your Google apps, and two more only make sense in Gemini. New to Gemini? Start with the complete Gemini guide.
Pull from your Google apps
Type @ in the message box, pick the app from the list, then say what you want. You connect and manage apps under Customize > Connectors in Gemini's left menu, and which apps show up depends on your account and region. If an app isn't in the list (Maps, Flights and YouTube often aren't, because Gemini uses them on its own), just name it in your message.
| Code | What it does |
|---|---|
| @Gmail | Searches your Gmail inbox and pulls real emails, threads, and attachments |
| @Drive | Finds and reads files stored in your Google Drive |
| @Docs | Pulls content from a specific Google Doc into the conversation |
| @Sheets | Reads data and tables from your Google Sheets |
| @Calendar | Checks your Google Calendar for events, conflicts, and availability |
| @Maps | Pulls location data, directions, and place details from Google Maps |
| @YouTube | Searches and summarizes YouTube videos on any topic |
| @Keep | Accesses your notes and lists from Google Keep |
| @Tasks | Pulls your to-do items from Google Tasks |
| @Slides | Reads content and speaker notes from your Google Slides |
| @Contacts | Looks up people and details from your Google Contacts |
| @Flights | Pulls flight prices, routes, and travel options from Google Flights |
Gemini-only codes
| Code | What it does |
|---|---|
| CANVAS | Opens the response in a side panel you can edit and export |
| /gemify | Rewrites a prompt to get better results specifically from Gemini |
Maverick's tip
Typing / in Gemini opens your skills list. If it pops up, ignore it and keep typing your code. Use one code all the time? Save it as a skill so it's ready whenever you type /.
Common Mistakes and Quick Fixes
| If this happens | Try this |
|---|---|
| The AI ignores the code | Paste what the code does right next to it, like "TLDR (shortest useful summary)". The meaning is the instruction. |
| The answer is still generic | Add who it's for, the result you want and any source material. The code gets you started, the context makes it useful. |
| FACTCHECK misses recent news | Ask it to search current sources while it checks. |
| /predict or FORECAST gives one confident guess | Give it your assumptions and ask for several possible outcomes. |
| DEEPRESEARCH comes back short | Turn on the app's own research tool: deep research in ChatGPT or Gemini, or + > Research in Claude (paid plans). |
| A menu pops up when you type / | Ignore it and keep typing. In Gemini it's your skills list. |
| The code wears off a few messages later | Say the code again, or save it: Settings > Personalization in ChatGPT, Settings > General > Instructions for Claude in Claude, or a skill in Gemini. |
| Claude describes the app instead of building it | Turn on Settings > Capabilities > Code execution and file creation, then try ARTIFACTS or /buildme again. |
| @Gmail or @Drive doesn't show up in Gemini | Connect the app under Customize > Connectors in the left menu. Some apps depend on your account and region. |
| Stacked codes fight each other | Use two at most and say the order: "first /human, then /shorten." |
Quick Reference: The Best Code for the Job
| If you want to | Start with |
|---|---|
| Sound like a real person | /human, /natural, /ghost |
| Make it shorter | TLDR, /shorten, CONCISE |
| Understand something fast | ELI5, FEYNMAN, CRASHCOURSE |
| Remember it for a test | QUIZME, FLASHCARDS, TEACHBACK |
| Get ideas | IDEAS10, /brainstorm100, /riff |
| Write posts that get attention | HOOKS10, HEADLINE, /captionme |
| Make a decision | PROSCONS, DECIDE, VERDICT |
| Find the holes in a plan | PREMORTEM, REDTEAM, WEAKEST |
| Plan the next few months | ROADMAP, 90DAY, NEXTSTEP |
| Check the facts | FACTCHECK, /verify, /sources |
| Get the deepest answer | ULTRATHINK, L99, MAXDEPTH |
| Build something you can click (Claude) | ARTIFACTS, /buildme, PROTOTYPE |
| Pull from your Google apps (Gemini) | @Gmail, @Drive, @Calendar |
DO THIS TODAY
Paste Prompt 1 into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini with a real decision you're stuck on. Then pick one code from the Writing and Style list and use it on the next message you write today.
One word at the start of your message, a completely different answer.
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