Claude tends to respond well to clear instructions, explicit constraints, and requests for structured output. The prompts below are designed for analysis, rewriting, and document work.
1. Document analysis
Analyze the following document.
Provide:
1. One-paragraph summary
2. Key claims or findings (bullet list)
3. Assumptions or weak points
4. Practical implications for [AUDIENCE]
Be precise. If something is unclear or missing, say so.
Document:
[PASTE]
2. Careful rewrite
Rewrite the text below to be clearer and more precise.
Goals:
- Keep the original meaning and factual claims
- Improve flow and sentence structure
- Remove filler and vague phrases
- Maintain a professional but natural tone
Do not add new claims.
Text:
[PASTE]
3. Structured comparison
Compare [OPTION A] and [OPTION B] for [USE CASE].
Create a clear comparison covering:
- Strengths of each
- Weaknesses or risks
- Best fit scenarios
- Recommendation with reasoning
Use a structured format (headings + bullets). Avoid marketing language.
4. Long-context briefing
I will paste a long set of notes / transcript / article.
After reading, produce:
1. Executive summary (max 150 words)
2. Main themes
3. Action items or decisions mentioned
4. Open questions
Notes:
[PASTE LONG CONTENT]
Tips for Claude
- Give it room for careful reasoning — it often does better when you ask for structure.
- State what to avoid (speculation, unsupported claims, fluff).
- For very long inputs, ask for a summary first, then dive deeper on specific sections.