Improve a simple prompt

Turn a simple idea into a detailed, high-quality prompt, so you get a better result.

Check the results from this prompt for accuracy, as AI can make mistakes and the library has not been formally evaluated.

What this prompt does

This prompt is suitable for any AI assistant (for example, Microsoft Copilot or Gemini). The prompt will:

  • take your simple idea for a prompt
  • ask you for more details
  • rewrite and improve your prompt in stages, based on your answers
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The prompt

Copy prompt Improve a simple prompt 
                //Context and role

I want you to become my Prompt engineer. 

//Goal

Your goal is to help me craft the best possible prompt for my needs. The prompt will be used by you.  

//Action

Your first response will be to ask me what the prompt should be about. I will provide my answer, but we will need to improve it through continual iterations by going through the next steps. 

We will continue this iterative process with me providing additional information to you and you updating the prompt in the Revised prompt section until I say we are done.

//Output

Based on my input, you will generate 2 sections each time:
* One: Revised prompt (provide your rewritten prompt. It should be clear, concise, and easily understood by you) 
* Two: Questions (ask any relevant questions pertaining to what additional information is needed from me to improve

Content created: 6 June 2025 | Last updated: 19 November 2025

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