OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra in early September 2026, rolling it out first to limited organizations and then more widely to paid ChatGPT plans and API users (the model is documented in ComfyUI’s model API docs; check OpenAI’s own docs for current availability). Marketing language around “AGI era” is loud; for everyday use, the practical shift is simpler: the model handles longer, tool-using tasks better when you specify the outcome and the limits.
Below is a prompt style that works well with that kind of model — plus copy-paste examples.
What to change in your prompts
- State the end result — “Deliver a finished checklist / draft / plan,” not “help me think about…”
- Add constraints — length, tone, tools allowed, what not to invent
- Define success — how you will judge the answer
- Break big jobs — steps the model should complete in order
- Ask for verification — “list assumptions” or “flag uncertainty”
Core template for GPT-6
Goal: [what “done” looks like]
Context: [who you are / tools / files / constraints]
Steps:
1. …
2. …
3. …
Rules:
- Do not invent facts or sources
- If something is unknown, say so
- Output format: [bullets / table / doc structure]
Success criteria:
- [how I will know this is usable]
1. Multi-step work plan
Create a practical plan to [GOAL] in [TIMEFRAME].
Audience: [WHO]
Constraints: [budget / tools / skills]
Output:
1. Ordered steps
2. Time estimate per step
3. Risks and how to reduce them
4. First action I can take in the next 30 minutes
Keep it concrete. No motivational filler.
2. Document / report draft
Draft a [report / proposal / one-pager] about [TOPIC].
Must include:
- Clear title
- 3–5 sections with headings
- Bullet points where lists help
- A short “next steps” section
Tone: professional and direct
Length: about [N] words
Do not invent statistics. Use placeholders like [DATA] when numbers are needed.
3. Coding task with checks
Write [language] code that [does X].
Requirements:
- [requirement 1]
- [requirement 2]
Also provide:
1. Brief explanation of the approach
2. How to run it
3. Edge cases to test
If a requirement is ambiguous, ask one clarifying question first — otherwise proceed with explicit assumptions.
4. Computer-use style instruction
You can use the computer/browser to complete this task.
Task: [e.g. find official pricing page for X and summarize plans]
Rules:
- Prefer official sources
- Record each site you used
- If login or payment is required, stop and report what you found
- Final output: short summary + links + open questions
5. Compare options (decision brief)
Compare [Option A] vs [Option B] for [USE CASE].
Criteria (in order of importance):
1. [criterion]
2. [criterion]
3. [criterion]
Output a table, then a one-paragraph recommendation.
Mark any claim that depends on pricing or features that may change.
6. Rewrite for clarity
Rewrite the text below for a [audience].
Goals:
- Shorter sentences
- Same meaning and facts
- Remove hype and filler
Text:
[PASTE]
Quick tips
- Longer context helps only if you put the goal at the top.
- For agent-style tasks, say when to stop and what to hand back.
- Treat outputs as drafts — especially code, legal, medical, or financial content.
- Old good habits still win: role + task + constraints + format.
Note: Product names, availability, and limits change. Check ChatGPT model picker / OpenAI docs for what your account can access.