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Gemini Secret Codes: 100 Prompt Shortcuts ⚡
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Gemini Secret Codes: 100 Prompt Shortcuts ⚡

100 prompt shortcuts for Google Gemini organized by category - Google integrations, research, writing, learning, analysis, creative, reasoning, formatting, and.

⚡ TL;DR

  • Each code below changes how Gemini responds by forcing a specific mode, format, or reasoning pattern.
  • Here are all 100, organized by category.

Each code below changes how Gemini responds by forcing a specific mode, format, or reasoning pattern. Here are all 100, organized by category.

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Google Integration

@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.

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Research & Fact-Checking

/factcheck - Uses Google Search to verify every claim in real time.

/deepresearch - Runs an extended multi-step research process before answering.

/source - Finds and cites the original source behind a claim.

/trending - Shows what is trending right now on any topic.

/latest - Pulls only the most recent information available online.

/crosscheck - Compares a claim across multiple independent sources.

/evidence - Backs up a statement with supporting data and studies.

/mythbust - Tests a common belief and shows whether it actually holds up.

CITETHIS - Adds proper citations and references to every claim in the answer.

DATAMINE - Digs through available data to find patterns and numbers.

ORIGINSCAN - Traces a topic back to where it originally started.

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Writing & Editing

/polish - Cleans up grammar, flow, and readability without changing the voice.

/tighten - Removes filler words and makes every sentence count.

/voice - Matches the writing style to a specific person or brand you name.

/hook - Writes a strong opening line designed to grab attention.

/closer - Writes a strong closing line or call to action.

/pivot - Rewrites content for a completely different audience.

/warmup - Makes cold or stiff writing feel more personal and approachable.

/punch - Adds impact and energy to flat or boring writing.

/trim - Cuts the word count in half while keeping the core meaning.

/mirror - Rewrites text to match the tone of a sample you provide.

/deAI - Removes patterns that make the writing sound AI-generated.

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Explanation & Learning

EL5 - Breaks any topic down so a five-year-old can understand it.

ONEPAGER - Condenses everything you need to know onto a single page.

/mentor - Responds as a patient teacher guiding you through a concept.

DUMBITDOWN - Strips away all jargon and makes the answer dead simple.

/gapfinder - Identifies what you are missing or do not understand yet.

WALKTHROUGH - Takes you through a process one step at a time with explanations.

METAPHOR - Explains a concept using a creative comparison to something familiar.

LAYERS - Explains a topic at three levels: beginner, intermediate, and expert.

/masterclass - Gives a deep, expert-level lesson on any topic.

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.

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Analysis & Strategy

/compare - Puts any set of options side by side with a detailed breakdown.

FUNNELMAP - Maps out each stage of a process and where things drop off.

/audit - Reviews something thoroughly and flags every issue it finds.

BLINDSPOT - Identifies what you are overlooking or not considering.

GAMEBOARD - Maps the key players, moves, and dynamics in a competitive situation.

/forecast - Projects likely outcomes based on current trends and data.

LEVERAGE - Finds the single highest-impact move you can make right now.

BATTLECARD - Creates a competitive comparison sheet against a specific rival.

/diagnose - Identifies the root cause of a problem instead of just the symptoms.

PLAYBOOK - Builds a step-by-step action plan for a specific goal.

COSTBENEFIT - Weighs the upside against the downside of any decision.

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Creative & Content

future - Projects your situation forward in time and predicts the likely outcome.

WHATIF - Explores an alternate scenario and plays out what would happen.

SCENARIOPLAY - Simulates a real situation with variables you can change.

/angle - Finds a fresh or unexpected perspective on a familiar topic.

CAPTIONGEN - Generates social media captions ready to copy and paste.

HEADLINEGEN - Creates multiple headline options ranked by impact.

/adspin - Rewrites a message as a short, punchy ad.

VIRALTEST - Scores an idea on its likelihood of getting shared.

REPURPOSE - Takes one piece of content and turns it into five different formats.

/mashup - Combines two unrelated ideas into something new.

PLOTTWIST - Adds an unexpected turn or reversal to any idea or story.

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Thinking & Reasoning

INVERSION - Flips a problem upside down and solves it from the opposite direction.

PREMORTEM - Imagines a plan already failed and works backward to find why.

/stakeholders - Identifies everyone affected by a decision and what they care about.

ROOTCAUSE - Drills down past the surface to find the real source of a problem.

DOMINO - Maps the chain reaction of consequences from a single action.

THINKTANK - Generates multiple expert perspectives on a single question.

CONTRARIAN - Argues the opposite of the popular opinion with full conviction.

CONSTRAINTS - Solves a problem within specific limits you set.

TRADEOFFS - Lays out exactly what you gain and lose with each option.

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.

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Formatting & Output

SNAPSHOT - Gives a quick, high-level overview in under 50 words.

MATRIX - Organizes options into a grid with scored criteria.

SCORECARD - Rates each option on multiple factors with a final score.

DASHBOARD - Summarizes key metrics and status indicators in one view.

BRIEFING - Formats the response as a short executive brief.

ONESHEET - Compresses everything into a single-page reference sheet.

ACTIONPLAN - Turns the answer into a prioritized list of next steps with owners.

CHEATSHEET - Creates a quick-reference guide you can save and reuse.

CATALOG - Organizes items into a structured, browsable list with details.

/wireframe - Describes a page or screen layout in structured sections.

CANVAS - Opens the response in a side panel you can edit and export.

PRO TIPS

Utility & Power Commands

/persona - Makes Gemini respond as a specific type of expert or character.

/template - Generates a reusable template for any type of document or message.

/chain - Links multiple instructions together so they run in sequence.

/split - Breaks a long response into smaller, numbered sections.

/extract - Pulls specific data points out of a block of text.

/track - Sets up a structured way to monitor changes or progress over time.

/batch - Processes multiple items at once instead of one at a time.

/gemify - Rewrites a prompt to get better results specifically from Gemini.

/lingua - Responds in any language you specify.

/contextdump - Shows everything Gemini currently knows about your conversation.

/memorize - Tells Gemini to remember a fact or preference for the rest of the chat.

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