TL;DR: Claude Prompts
60+ prompts: Long documents, writing, analysis, research
Works on: Claude Opus 4.6, Sonnet 4.6, free tier
Claude advantage: 1M context, best writing, thoughtful analysis
Copy-paste ready: Customize [brackets] for your needs
All tested: Working prompts for Feb 2026
Claude's superpower is thoughtful analysis.
Here's how to use it properly.
What Makes Claude Different?
vs ChatGPT:
✓ 1M token context (vs 128K)
✓ Better writing quality
✓ More nuanced responses
✓ Honest about limitations
vs Gemini:
✓ Better at analysis
✓ Superior writing
✓ More thoughtful
✗ No real-time search
Claude excels at:
✓ Long document analysis (500+ pages)
✓ Quality writing
✓ Complex reasoning
✓ Following instructions precisely
✓ Honest uncertainty
LONG DOCUMENT ANALYSIS (15 Prompts)
Analyze Entire Books
Prompt 1: Book summary
I'm uploading [book title]. Please:
1. Summarize main thesis (3 paragraphs)
2. Extract 10 key insights with page references
3. List 5 practical applications
4. Note any logical flaws or biases
5. Compare to [similar book]
Prompt 2: Academic paper analysis
Analyze this research paper:
- Research question and hypothesis
- Methodology strengths and weaknesses
- Key findings with statistical significance
- Limitations acknowledged and unacknowledged
- Implications for [your field]
Prompt 3: Multiple document comparison
I'm uploading 5 documents about [topic]
Legal & Contract Analysis
Prompt 4: Contract review
Review this contract for [type: employment/vendor/lease]
Prompt 5: Legal document comparison
Compare these two contracts:
Document A: [our current agreement]
Document B: [proposed new agreement]
Research & Academic
Prompt 6: Literature review
I'm uploading 20 research papers on [topic]
Prompt 7: Thesis outline
Based on these [X] sources about [topic]
Business Documents
Prompt 8: Annual report analysis
Analyze this annual report for [company]
Prompt 9: Business plan review
Personal Documents
Prompt 10: Email thread analysis
Prompt 11: Meeting transcripts
Technical Documentation
Prompt 12: Codebase documentation
I'm uploading codebase documentation ([X]
Prompt 13: API documentation review
Creative Analysis
Prompt 14: Manuscript feedback
I'm uploading my [novel/memoir] manuscript ([X]
Prompt 15: Screenplay analysis
WRITING & EDITING (15 Prompts)
Professional Writing
Prompt 16: Report writing
Write [type] report on [topic]. Include:
- Executive summary (1 page)
- Background/context
- Analysis/findings (3-5 main points)
- Supporting evidence
- Recommendations (prioritized)
- Next steps with timeline
- Appendices for detailed data
Target: [X] pages. Tone: [professional/technical]. Audience: [who]
Prompt 17: White paper
Create white paper on [topic] for [industry]
Prompt 18: Grant proposal
Draft grant proposal for [project]:
- Project summary (compelling hook)
- Problem statement with data
- Proposed solution and methodology
- Timeline and milestones
- Budget breakdown with justification
- Team qualifications
- Expected impact and metrics
- Sustainability plan
[Funder]
Business Communication
Prompt 19: Investor update
Write monthly investor update:
- Key metrics ([list metrics]
Prompt 20: Board deck
Create board meeting deck outline for [company]
Content Marketing
Prompt 21: Thought leadership article
Write thought leadership article on [topic] for [publication]
Prompt 22: Case study
Write case study for [client]
Academic Writing
Prompt 23: Research paper
Draft research paper on [topic]:
- Abstract (250 words max)
- Introduction with literature review
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Limitations
- Conclusion and future research
- References (APA format)
[X]
Prompt 24: Literature review section
Write literature review on [topic] using these sources:
[List or attach sources]
Creative Writing
Prompt 25: Story editing
Here's my short story [paste]
Prompt 26: Character development
Develop character for [genre] story:
Name: [if you have one]
Role: [protagonist/antagonist/supporting]
Editing & Improvement
Prompt 27: Improve clarity
Make this clearer without losing meaning:
[Paste text]
Prompt 28: Tone adjustment
Rewrite in [formal/casual/persuasive/empathetic] tone:
[Paste text]
Email & Messages
Prompt 29: Difficult email
Help draft email about [sensitive situation]:
Recipient: [who]
Context: [background]
Goal: [what you want]
Prompt 30: Cold outreach
Write cold email to [type of person]:
Purpose: [what you want]
Why them: [personalization]
RESEARCH & ANALYSIS (15 Prompts)
Competitive Research
Prompt 31: Competitor analysis
Research [competitor company]
Prompt 32: Market analysis
Analyze [industry/market]
Decision Support
Prompt 33: Decision framework
Help me decide: [decision]
Prompt 34: SWOT analysis
SWOT analysis for [company/product/strategy]:
Strengths (internal positives):
- [List 5-7 with evidence]
Weaknesses (internal negatives):
- [List 5-7 honestly]
Opportunities (external positives):
- [List 5-7 realistic ones]
Threats (external negatives):
- [List 5-7 with likelihood]
Data Analysis
Prompt 35: Survey data analysis
I'm uploading survey results ([X]
Prompt 36: Qualitative research analysis
Analyze these [interviews/focus groups]:
[Upload transcripts]
- Themes identification (major and minor)
- Frequency of mentions
- Sentiment analysis
- Quotes supporting each theme
- Contradictions or outliers
- Insights for [product/strategy]
Strategic Planning
Prompt 37: Strategic plan outline
Create 3-year strategic plan for [company]
Prompt 38: OKR development
Develop OKRs (Objectives & Key Results) for [team/company]:
Create 3-5 Objectives (qualitative, aspirational)
For each objective, 3-4 Key Results (quantitative, measurable)
Ensure:
- Ambitious but achievable
- Measurable
- Time-bound (Q[X] 202[X]
Problem Solving
Prompt 39: Root cause analysis
Problem: [describe problem]
Prompt 40: Scenario planning
Scenario planning for [situation]
Learning & Synthesis
Prompt 41: Concept explanation
Explain [complex concept] assuming I'm [your knowledge level]:
- Simple definition (ELI5 first)
- Detailed explanation
- Real-world examples (3+)
- Common misconceptions
- How it relates to [related concept]
Prompt 42: Learning plan
Create learning plan to master [skill/topic]:
Starting level: [beginner/intermediate/advanced]
Goal: [what you want to achieve]
Time: [hours per week]
Synthesis & Summaries
Prompt 43: Executive briefing
Create executive briefing on [topic]
Prompt 44: Meeting notes synthesis
I'm pasting notes from [X]
Prompt 45: Research synthesis
Synthesize findings from these sources on [topic]:
[Attach or list sources]
CODING & TECHNICAL (15 Prompts)
Code Review
Prompt 46: Code review
Review this code:
[Paste code]
Prompt 47: Refactoring suggestions
This code works but is messy:
[Paste code]
Documentation
Prompt 48: Function documentation
Write documentation for this function:
[Paste function]
Include:
- Purpose (what it does)
- Parameters (type, description, default)
- Return value (type, description)
- Exceptions raised
- Usage examples (2-3)
- Edge cases to note
- Performance considerations if any
JSDoc/docstring format for [language]
Prompt 49: README creation
Create README for this project:
[Describe project or paste key files]
Debugging
Prompt 50: Debug help
Getting this error:
[Paste error message]
Here's the relevant code:
[Paste code]
Expected behavior: [what should happen]
Actual behavior: [what is happening]
Prompt 51: Performance optimization
This code is slow:
[Paste code]
Context:
- Input size: [X]
- Current performance: [time/memory]
- Target performance: [desired]
Architecture
Prompt 52: System design
Design system for [application]:
Requirements:
- [List functional requirements]
- Scale: [expected users/data]
- Performance: [latency/throughput]
Prompt 53: Database schema
Design database schema for [application]:
Entities needed:
- [List main entities]
Learning & Explanation
Prompt 54: Code explanation
Explain this code like I'm [beginner/intermediate]:
[Paste code]
- What it does (high-level)
- How it works (step-by-step)
- Why written this way
- Key concepts used
- How to modify for [X]
Prompt 55: Algorithm explanation
Explain [algorithm] algorithm:
- What problem it solves
- How it works (step-by-step)
- Time complexity (Big O)
- Space complexity
- When to use vs not use
- Implementation in [language]
Code Generation
Prompt 56: Boilerplate generation
Generate boilerplate for [type of project]:
Language: [X]
Framework: [Y if applicable]
Prompt 57: Test generation
Generate tests for this code:
[Paste code]
Create:
- Unit tests (test each function)
- Edge cases
- Error cases
- Integration tests if applicable
- Test data/fixtures needed
Use [testing framework]
Migration & Conversion
Prompt 58: Language conversion
Convert this [source language] code to [target language]:
[Paste code]
Maintain:
- Same functionality
- Similar structure where possible
- Idiomatic [target language]
Prompt 59: API migration
Migrate from [old API] to [new API]:
Current implementation:
[Paste code]
New API documentation:
[Link or paste relevant parts]
Prompt 60: Legacy modernization
Modernize this legacy code:
[Paste old code]
Update to:
- Modern [language]
Claude-Specific Tips
Leveraging 1M Context
Best uses:
Upload entire codebases (analyze all files at once)
Multiple documents comparison (20+ PDFs)
Year of emails or messages
Full books or manuscripts
Complete research paper sets
How to reference: Use @ in conversation to reference specific uploaded files
Multi-Turn Conversations
Claude remembers: Previous messages in conversation
Strategy: Build on previous responses:
Initial analysis
"Now focus on X from above"
"Combine insights from steps 1 and 2"
Requesting Specific Formats
Claude can output:
Tables (Markdown)
Outlines (hierarchical)
Code blocks (with syntax highlighting)
Bulleted/numbered lists
JSON/CSV/XML
Request format explicitly: "Provide in table format" or "Output as JSON"
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake 1: Too vague ❌ "Analyze this"
✓ "Analyze this contract for unfavorable terms, focusing on liability and termination clauses"
Mistake 2: No context ❌ "Is this good?"
✓ "Review this blog post for [audience]. Should it be more technical or accessible?"
Mistake 3: Expecting mind-reading ❌ "Make it better"
✓ "Make this more persuasive for B2B SaaS buyers. Add data and reduce jargon."
Mistake 4: One-shot instead of iterating Use follow-ups:
"Good start. Now add examples for each point"
"Can you make the tone more formal?"
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these work on free Claude?
Yes. Free tier has Sonnet 4.6 (limited messages). Pro has Opus 4.6 (5x more messages).
How is this different from ChatGPT prompts?
Claude excels at: long documents, thoughtful analysis, quality writing. Use Claude's strengths.
Can Claude handle my 500-page document?
Yes. 1M context = ~2,500 pages. Upload and reference throughout conversation.
Which Claude model should I use?
Sonnet 4.6: Most tasks, fast, free tier
Opus 4.6: Complex analysis, highest quality, Pro only
Can I save good prompts?
Yes. Create document with your best prompts. Refine over time.
Does Claude train on my data?
No if you use "Temporary chat" mode. Check privacy settings.
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