PROMPTS
Claude Secret Codes (PT 2): 100 Prompt Shortcuts ⚡
100 Claude slash commands and shortcut codes organized into ten categories: writing, output control, ideas, planning, thinking, communication, learning, data.
Each code below changes how Claude responds by forcing a specific mode, format, or reasoning pattern. Here are 100 shortcuts organized into ten categories.
Writing & Style
/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
TONE - Shifts the voice of the entire response to match any mood you describe
/clean - Removes all clutter and formatting noise leaving only clear text
/structure - Reorganizes messy content into a logical order that makes sense
/punchup - Makes flat boring writing hit harder without changing the meaning
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
Output Control
TABLE - Formats messy information into a clean side-by-side comparison table
V2 - Rewrites its own answer tighter, sharper, and higher quality
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
Idea Generation
/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 - Takes a failing idea and finds the one change that could save it
SPARKS - Generates a rapid fire list of raw unfiltered idea fragments to build from
Planning & Execution
/checklist - Turns any plan or strategy into a step-by-step actionable checklist
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
Critical Thinking
/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
Communication & Influence
/position - Restructures your message so you enter from a place of strength
HOOKLINE - Writes an opening line so strong it makes someone stop scrolling
/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
CLARITY - Rewrites confusing communication so the meaning is impossible to misread
Learning & Understanding
/tutor - Teaches a topic through back-and-forth questions at your exact level
ANALOGY - Explains any concept by comparing it to something you already understand
/quiz - Creates practice questions to test if you actually learned the material
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
Data & Research
/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
Business & Strategy
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
Advanced Modes
/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 Claude responds for the rest of the chat
/embody - Makes Claude respond as a specific type of person with their exact mindset and expertise
/multi - Gives the same answer from three different expert perspectives side by side
/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
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