Here are over 40 shortcut commands to control ChatGPT's response style, length, tone, and structure
| Shortcut | What it does | Quick example | Copy prompt
(Triple‑click to select the whole prompt, then copy.) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| /BRIEFLY | Forces a very short answer. | “/BRIEFLY Explain vector databases.” | /BRIEFLY Explain vector databases. |
| /JARGON | Uses technical vocabulary. | “/JARGON Summarize the paper for ML engineers.” | /JARGON Summarize the paper for ML engineers. |
| /AUDIENCE | Adapts response to a chosen audience. | “/AUDIENCE Teachers: explain spaced repetition.” | /AUDIENCE Teachers: explain spaced repetition. |
| /ELI5 | Explains as if to a 5‑year‑old. | “/ELI5 What is an API?” | /ELI5 What is an API? |
| /TLDL | Summarizes a very long text in a few lines. | “/TLDL Summarize this 20‑page report.” | /TLDL Summarize this 20-page report. |
| /STEP-BY-STEP | Lays out reasoning step by step. | “/STEP-BY-STEP Solve this probability question.” | /STEP-BY-STEP Solve this probability question. |
| /CHECKLIST | Turns a response into a checklist. | “/CHECKLIST Launch a Gumroad product.” | /CHECKLIST Launch a Gumroad product. |
| /EXEC SUMMARY | Gives a quick executive‑style summary. | “/EXEC SUMMARY Q3 marketing results.” | /EXEC SUMMARY Q3 marketing results. |
| /ACT AS | Makes ChatGPT speak in a specific role. | “/ACT AS senior PM: critique roadmap.” | /ACT AS senior PM: critique roadmap. |
| /TONE | Changes the tone (formal, funny, dramatic, etc.). | “/TONE formal: revise this email.” | /TONE formal: revise this email. |
| /DEV MODE | Simulates a raw, technical developer style. | “/DEV MODE Explain this stack trace.” | /DEV MODE Explain this stack trace. |
| /PM MODE | Gives a project‑management perspective. | “/PM MODE Plan migration risks.” | /PM MODE Plan migration risks. |
| /SWOT | Produces a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats analysis. | “/SWOT For SSOS v2.0 launch.” | /SWOT For SSOS v2.0 launch. |
| /FORMAT AS | Enforces a specific format (table, JSON, etc.). | “/FORMAT AS table: compare tools.” | /FORMAT AS table: compare tools. |
| /COMPARE | Puts two or more things side by side. | “/COMPARE Substack vs Beehiiv.” | /COMPARE Substack vs Beehiiv. |
| /MULTI-PERSPECTIVE | Shows several points of view. | “/MULTI-PERSPECTIVE Should I niche down?” | /MULTI-PERSPECTIVE Should I niche down? |
| /CONTEXT STACK | Keeps multiple layers of context in memory. | “/CONTEXT STACK Use these 3 briefs while drafting.” | /CONTEXT STACK Use these 3 briefs while drafting. |
| /BEGIN WITH / END WITH | Forces starting or ending with something. | “/BEGIN WITH TLDR then details.” | /BEGIN WITH TLDR then details. |
| /ROLE: TASK: FORMAT: | Explicitly defines the role, the task, and the expected format. | “/ROLE: CMO /TASK: audit /FORMAT: bullets.” | /ROLE: CMO /TASK: audit /FORMAT: bullets. |
| /SCHEMA | Generates a structured outline or data model. | “/SCHEMA Course database for Notion.” | /SCHEMA Course database for Notion. |
| /REWRITE AS | Rephrases in a requested style. | “/REWRITE AS concise and punchy.” | /REWRITE AS concise and punchy. |
| /REFLECTIVE MODE | Prompts the AI to reflect on its own answer. | “/REFLECTIVE MODE Improve the strategy.” | /REFLECTIVE MODE Improve the strategy. |
| /SYSTEMATIC BIAS CHECK | Asks to identify biases. | “/SYSTEMATIC BIAS CHECK On this hiring plan.” | /SYSTEMATIC BIAS CHECK On this hiring plan. |
| /DELIBERATE THINKING | Forces slower, more thoughtful reasoning. | “/DELIBERATE THINKING Draft the roadmap.” | /DELIBERATE THINKING Draft the roadmap. |
| /NO AUTOPILOT | Forbids superficial, autopilot responses. | “/NO AUTOPILOT Analyze this funnel.” | /NO AUTOPILOT Analyze this funnel. |
| /EVAL-SELF | Asks for a critical self‑evaluation of the response. | “/EVAL-SELF Grade your draft A–F.” | /EVAL-SELF Grade your draft A–F. |
| /PARALLEL LENSES | Examines from several angles in parallel. | “/PARALLEL LENSES Pricing options.” | /PARALLEL LENSES Pricing options. |
| /FIRST PRINCIPLES | Rebuilds from fundamental basics. | “/FIRST PRINCIPLES Audience growth plan.” | /FIRST PRINCIPLES Audience growth plan. |
| /CHAIN OF THOUGHT | Shows intermediate reasoning. | “/CHAIN OF THOUGHT Derive the formula.” | /CHAIN OF THOUGHT Derive the formula. |
| /PITFALLS | Identifies possible traps and errors. | “/PITFALLS Launch plan review.” | /PITFALLS Launch plan review. |
| /METRICS MODE | Expresses answers with measures and indicators. | “/METRICS MODE Define KPIs for Chat plan.” | /METRICS MODE Define KPIs for Chat plan. |
| /GUARDRAIL | Sets strict boundaries not to cross. | “/GUARDRAIL No PII, no scraping.” | /GUARDRAIL No PII, no scraping. |
| /EXAMPLES | Provides three concrete examples tailored to your project. | “/EXAMPLES Lead magnet ideas.” | /EXAMPLES Lead magnet ideas. |
| /PROMPT-TUNE | Refines your prompt for clarity and concision. Returns improved prompt only. | “/PROMPT-TUNE This messy prompt…” | /PROMPT-TUNE This messy prompt… |
| /SOURCES | Lists primary sources with short citations and dates. | “/SOURCES On Substack growth data.” | /SOURCES On Substack growth data. |
| /RISK-ANALYSIS | Lists top risks, probability, impact, mitigations. | “/RISK-ANALYSIS For this launch.” | /RISK-ANALYSIS For this launch. |
| /PRIORITIZE | Ranks by impact and effort, highlights top three actions. | “/PRIORITIZE Backlog items.” | /PRIORITIZE Backlog items. |
| /CODE-TRANSLATE | Translates code between languages while preserving I/O. | “/CODE-TRANSLATE Python → JS.” | /CODE-TRANSLATE Python → JS. |
| /TEST-CASES | Generates unit tests with inputs, outputs, edge cases. | “/TEST-CASES For payment module.” | /TEST-CASES For payment module. |
| /TIMEBOX | Breaks plan into timed tasks with durations and deadlines. | “/TIMEBOX 72‑hour micro product.” | /TIMEBOX 72-hour micro product. |
| /FAQ | Creates a short FAQ from your content. | “/FAQ SSOS onboarding.” | /FAQ SSOS onboarding. |
| /NEXT-ACTIONS | Gives three prioritized next actions with owners and dates. | “/NEXT-ACTIONS After this audit.” | /NEXT-ACTIONS After this audit. |
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