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100 useful commands to get more from ChatGPT

A practical shortcut library for writing, research, learning, marketing, and productivity, with one-click copying.

About 12 minutesUpdated September 2026
100 useful ChatGPT commands

How do the commands work?

Type the command, add a space, and then enter your topic. For example: /visual how a marketing funnel works. No installation or special setting is required.

They are not secret buttons

The commands are concise instructions that tell ChatGPT which structure and style to use.

Context changes the result

If an answer is too broad, add the audience, goal, length, format, or an example.

Commands can be combined

Try /deepdive with /table to request detailed research in an organized format.

All 100 commands

Visuals and design

1–18
/visual

Turn an idea into a clear visual explanation.

/handwritten

Arrange the content like handwritten notes.

/infographic

Create a structure ready for an infographic.

/mindmap

Organize a topic as a branching mind map.

/diagram

Show relationships between parts in a diagram.

/flowchart

Convert a process into steps and decisions in a flowchart.

/timeline

Lay out events or milestones on a timeline.

/crosssection

Explain a system with a cross-section view.

/explodedview

Break a product or system into visible components.

/blueprint

Present a structured plan in blueprint style.

/annotated

Add labels and explanations to an image or illustration.

/comicstrip

Turn an explanation into a short sequence of scenes.

/beforeafter

Compare a before state with an after state visually.

/sketchnote

Summarize an idea as concise illustrated notes.

/poster

Arrange a central message as a poster concept.

/storyboard

Plan a story, video, or process frame by frame.

/thumbnail

Develop a concept for a strong thumbnail.

/carousel

Split content into a social-media carousel.

Study and understanding

19–33
/eli5

Explain the topic in very simple language.

/sticky

Distill ideas into short, memorable sticky notes.

/cheatsheet

Create a compact reference sheet with the essentials.

/flashcards

Prepare question-and-answer flashcards for practice.

/quizme

Test understanding with progressively harder questions.

/analogy

Explain a complex idea through a familiar analogy.

/socratic

Teach through a sequence of guiding questions.

/tutor

Act as a personal tutor and move at your pace.

/exam

Build a practice exam with an answer key.

/shortnotes

Condense the material into short notes.

/mnemonic

Create a mnemonic for information you need to remember.

/commonmistakes

Identify common mistakes and how to avoid them.

/prerequisites

List what to know before getting started.

/realworld

Connect the topic to real-world examples.

/recap

Recap the main points covered so far.

Research and verification

34–45
/deepdive

Explore a topic in depth and break it into layers.

/factcheck

Check claims and flag what needs further verification.

/sources

Request sources and links that support the answer.

/mythvsfact

Separate common myths from supported facts.

/bothsides

Present the strongest arguments on both sides.

/latest

Focus the research on the newest available information.

/compare

Compare options using consistent criteria.

/statistics

Find quantitative data and explain what it means.

/casestudy

Analyze a real case by problem, action, and outcome.

/history

Trace how the topic developed over time.

/experts

Summarize viewpoints from recognized experts.

/glossary

Create a short glossary of important terms.

Writing and editing

46–58
/rewrite

Rewrite the text while preserving its meaning.

/humanize

Make stiff wording sound more natural and human.

/shorten

Shorten text without losing the main message.

/expand

Expand an idea with context and examples.

/tone

Adapt the tone to the audience and goal.

/hooks

Suggest opening hooks that attract attention.

/outline

Build a clear outline before writing.

/script

Turn an idea into a script ready to record.

/headlines

Generate clear, compelling headline alternatives.

/email

Draft an email for a specific audience and purpose.

/simplify

Simplify complex language and remove needless jargon.

/proofread

Correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

/translate

Translate while preserving tone and context.

Marketing and content

59–70
/caption

Write a post caption suited to the platform.

/adcopy

Develop ad copy with a message and call to action.

/contentplan

Build a content plan around goals and channels.

/audience

Define an audience, its needs, pains, and motivations.

/funnel

Map a customer journey from awareness to action.

/offer

Clarify an offer, its value, proof, and reason to act.

/objections

Identify objections and prepare practical responses.

/competitor

Compare competitors, differentiation, and opportunities.

/brandvoice

Define brand-voice rules with practical examples.

/viral

Suggest angles with strong sharing potential.

/repurpose

Adapt existing content for more formats and channels.

/landingpage

Create the structure and copy for a focused landing page.

Business and decisions

71–85
/devilsadvocate

Challenge the idea and present counterarguments.

/redteam

Look for failures, risks, and blind spots.

/premortem

Assume the initiative failed and explore why.

/swot

Analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

/proscons

Present advantages and drawbacks in a balanced way.

/rootcause

Investigate the underlying cause of a problem.

/fivewhys

Use five rounds of “why” to reach the root cause.

/firstprinciples

Break down assumptions and rebuild from first principles.

/decisionmatrix

Compare options with weighted criteria.

/scenarios

Build possible scenarios and their implications.

/consultant

Analyze the challenge like a strategy consultant.

/investor

Evaluate an idea through market, risk, and potential.

/businessmodel

Map customers, value, revenue, and costs.

/pricing

Develop pricing options and assumptions to test.

/pitch

Build a concise, clear, and persuasive pitch.

Productivity and execution

86–100
/actionplan

Turn a goal into an actionable sequence of steps.

/prioritize

Rank tasks by impact, urgency, and effort.

/summarize

Condense long material into its key points.

/table

Arrange information in an easy-to-scan table.

/extract

Extract only the needed details from a text.

/checklist

Create a clear checklist for execution.

/template

Build a reusable template.

/sop

Write a step-by-step standard operating procedure.

/agenda

Prepare a focused meeting agenda.

/minutes

Summarize meeting decisions, actions, and owners.

/onepager

Compress a topic into a concise one-page brief.

/deck

Build a presentation outline with a logical flow.

/csv

Structure data so it is ready for CSV export.

/automate

Identify repetitive steps that could be automated.

/promptupgrade

Improve an existing prompt for a more precise result.

7 built-in capabilities worth knowing

Beyond prompt commands, ChatGPT includes product capabilities that can improve your workspace. Availability can vary by plan, region, and product version.

Custom GPTs

Create a tailored assistant with instructions, knowledge, and tools.

Projects

Keep chats, files, and context together for ongoing work.

Canvas

A shared workspace for editing text and code.

Memory

Retain useful preferences and context across chats.

Custom Instructions

Set standing preferences for how ChatGPT responds.

Deep Research

Run multi-step research that brings information together.

Voice Mode

Use a natural voice conversation without typing.

Based on the Command Library by Aashi / @marketrypro, edited and adapted by NexAI.