Best Prompts for Anthropic Claude AI: 50+ Templates That Actually Work

You are an expert content writer specialising in [niche].
Write a [word count]-word blog post titled: "[title]"
Target keyword: [keyword] — include naturally in first 100 words and 2-3 headings.
Audience: [describe reader — experience level, goals, pain points]
Tone: [e.g. practical and direct, conversational, authoritative]
Structure: Introduction → 5 H2 sections → Conclusion with CTA
Do NOT use: "In today's digital world", "It's important to note", "In conclusion"
Include: One specific example per section, actionable advice, 1 stat or data point

Create a detailed SEO article outline for: "[title]"
Primary keyword: [keyword]
Secondary keywords: [list 3-5]
Target word count: [1500-3000]
Include: H1, meta description (under 155 chars), 6-8 H2 sections with H3 subsections, FAQ section with 5 PAA-style questions, internal link suggestions.

Here are 3 examples of my writing style: [paste 3 paragraphs]

Now rewrite the following text in exactly my voice, matching my sentence length, vocabulary level, and personality:

[paste text to rewrite]

Write 5 different opening paragraphs for an article titled "[title]".
Each should use a different hook technique:
1. Surprising statistic
2. Provocative question  
3. Common misconception
4. Short story/anecdote
5. Bold contrarian claim
Keep each under 80 words. Target keyword: [keyword]

Generate 5 meta title options (55-60 characters each) and 3 meta description options (145-155 characters each) for:
Article title: [title]
Primary keyword: [keyword]
Page goal: [rank for keyword / drive clicks from search results]
Include the keyword naturally, not forcefully.

Generate 8 FAQ questions and answers for a blog post about "[topic]".
Format as valid JSON-LD schema markup ready to paste into HTML.
Questions should match what people type into Google (PAA box style).
Answers: 40-80 words each, direct, factual, conversational.

Generate 50 long-tail keyword variations for the main keyword: "[keyword]"
Organise them into 5 clusters by search intent:
- Informational (how/what/why questions)
- Navigational (brand/site searches)  
- Commercial (comparison/best/review)
- Transactional (buy/price/sign up)
- Local (location-based)
For each keyword estimate: search volume (rough), competition (low/med/high), content type to create

Explain this code to a complete beginner who has never programmed before.
For each section explain: what it does, why it's written this way, and what would happen if it were removed.
Then show a simplified version with detailed comments.
Code: [paste your code]

I have a bug in my code. Here's the error message:
[paste error]

Here's my code:
[paste code]

Please:
1. Explain what caused this error in plain English
2. Show me exactly which line has the problem
3. Give me the fixed code
4. Explain what you changed and why

Review this code as a senior developer reviewing a junior's pull request.
Be specific, educational, and constructive.
Cover: correctness, efficiency, readability, security issues, missing edge cases, best practices.
For each issue: explain the problem, show the improved code, explain why it's better.
Code: [paste your code]

Build a [language] [component/function/class] that:
- [requirement 1]
- [requirement 2]
- [requirement 3]
Requirements: handle edge cases, add error handling, include docstrings/comments, follow [language] best practices.
Add a brief explanation of your design decisions.

Write a professional email for this situation:
Context: [who you are, who you're emailing, your relationship]
Goal: [what you want them to do or know]
Tone: [formal/semi-formal/friendly]
Key points to cover: [list them]
Length: [short paragraph / medium / detailed]
Do NOT use: "I hope this email finds you well" or "Please do not hesitate to contact me"

Create a focused [duration]-minute meeting agenda for:
Meeting purpose: [goal]
Attendees: [list roles]
Key decisions to make: [list them]
Format: time-boxed sections with owner assigned to each item, clear outcome for each agenda item, leave 5 minutes for next steps.

Analyse the [industry/niche] market for a new [product/service].
Cover: 
1. Target customer segments (3-4 with demographics)
2. Main competitors and their positioning
3. Gaps in the market (underserved needs)
4. Pricing landscape
5. Go-to-market channels
6. Key risks and challenges
Be specific and data-driven where possible. Flag where I should do additional primary research.

Before answering, think through this step by step.
Show your reasoning process.
Consider multiple perspectives before reaching a conclusion.
Problem: [your complex question or scenario]

ROLE: You are [specific expert role with years of experience].
CONTEXT: [Background information, audience, purpose of the task]
TASK: [Exactly what you want Claude to produce]
FORMAT: [Specific format — length, structure, style, what to include/avoid]
EXAMPLES: [Optional: paste 1-2 examples of what good output looks like]

I need brutally honest feedback on [what you're sharing].
Do not soften your critique or try to be encouraging.
Be specific about what's weak and why.
Tell me the top 3 things that would make this significantly better.
[paste your work]