The library of prompts
that actually work.
Hand-crafted for ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini. 639 Originals with full example outputs — plus a 1,678-prompt community corpus. MIT-licensed, no login, no paywall.
639 Originals, hand-crafted for 2026 LLMs.
Not scraped. Built from scratch with XML structuring and chain-of-thought scaffolding. Each one ships with example input, actual output, pro tips, variants, and a model recommendation.
12-Step Recovery Journal Pack — 30 Prompts for Sustained Sobriety
30 recovery-specific journal prompts across 6 categories (step work / daily 10th-step inventory / trigger + craving mapping / resentment + amends /…
A/B Test Design Rigor — Statistical Power + Proper Experimentation
The structured A/B test design covering sample size calculation, statistical significance, common pitfalls (peeking, multi-comparison…
Academic + Student Pack — 30 Learning-Science Prompts for Better Outcomes
Academic study and writing support grounded in Oakley, Newport, Belcher, and Dunlosky 2013 meta-analysis on effective learning strategies.
Agent Eval Harness Builder
Designs an evaluation harness for your agent — with golden tests, regression alarms, and trajectory-level metrics that catch silent quality regressions before c
AI Book Cover Designer Pack — 20 Prompts for KDP Authors + Self-Publishers
20 genre-aware book cover prompts for gpt-image-2 — grounded in Joel Friedlander / Reedsy / Book Designer conventions, thumbnail-first design discipline, and Am
Body & Sexuality Honest: Mismatched Libido, Healing, Identity
Uses Nagoski dual control model + Esther Perel + Klein Grid + WPATH SOC-8. 'Spice it up' is usually WRONG advice — most desire issues are TOO MUCH BRAKE, not to
Pick a category, find your prompt.
Copy. Paste. Done.
Every prompt is one click from your AI. No setup. Placeholders in {curly braces} get replaced with your context.
- 1 Browse or search the library.
- 2 Read the example input + actual output.
- 3 Click Copy prompt.
- 4 Launch in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
Prompt of the Day
I require someone who can suggest delicious recipes that includes foods which are nutritionally beneficial but also easy & not time consuming enough therefore suitable for busy people like us among other factors such as cost effectiveness so overall dish ends up being healthy yet economical at same time! My first request – Something light yet fulfilling that could be cooked quickly during lunch break""
Why Promptolis vs. the rest.
TL;DR
What is Promptolis?
Promptolis is a hand-curated AI prompt library with 2,317 prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini — free, MIT-licensed, and updated weekly. The library is split into two tiers: a 1,678-prompt community corpus sourced from the open-source awesome-chatgpt-prompts project, and 639 Promptolis Originals, premium 2026-grade prompts hand-crafted with full example outputs, XML structuring, and chain-of-thought scaffolding for modern LLMs.
Based on research from Anthropic and OpenAI, well-structured prompts produce 30-50% more accurate output than ad-hoc ones on complex tasks. Promptolis Originals are built with these patterns by default. [1]
Key concepts
- Prompt
- An instruction given to an AI model that specifies a task, context, and expected output format. See Wikipedia on prompt engineering.
- Promptolis Original
- A hand-crafted premium prompt with full example input/output, pro tips, variants, and model recommendations. Built from scratch for 2026-grade LLMs (Claude 4+, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5+).
- AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)
- Optimizing content to be cited by AI answer engines like Perplexity, ChatGPT Search, and Claude. Complements traditional SEO.
- GEO (Generative Engine Optimization)
- Optimizing content to appear in generative AI results like Google AI Overview and SGE. See Schema.org.
By the numbers
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total prompts | 2,317 | Community + Originals |
| Promptolis Originals | 639 | Hand-crafted 2026-grade |
| Categories | 38 | 17 main + 21 Originals-specific |
| Languages | 2 | English + Deutsch |
| License | MIT | Free commercial use |
| Update cadence | Weekly | New Originals added each week |
How to use
How to use Promptolis in 60 seconds
Every prompt is copy-ready and launch-ready in your chosen AI model. No login, no setup.
- 1 Browse or search. Use the search bar above or browse 38 categories. Promptolis Originals (marked with ⚡) are premium hand-crafted prompts.
- 2 Review the prompt. Each page shows full prompt text, example input, actual output, pro tips, and the recommended AI model for that specific task.
- 3 Copy the prompt. Click Copy prompt. Placeholders in {curly braces} get replaced with your context on paste.
- 4 Launch in ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. One-click launch buttons open a new tab with your chosen AI ready to receive the prompt. Paste, fill placeholders, run.
Comparison
Promptolis vs other AI prompt libraries
Honest side-by-side comparison. On the other hand, every library has different strengths — pick based on your specific needs.
| Feature | Promptolis | PromptHero | PromptBase | AIPRM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free to use | ✓ All content | Partial | ✗ Marketplace | Freemium |
| No email required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| MIT-licensed | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Full example outputs | ✓ On Originals | Rare | Rare | ✗ |
| One-click launch | ✓ ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini | Copy only | Copy only | Chrome only |
| Multilingual (EN+DE) | ✓ | EN only | EN only | ✓ |
| Best for | Text/reasoning prompts | Image prompts | Selling prompts | Browser integration |
Comparison based on publicly available information as of . We'd love to hear if something's changed — drop us a note.
Key Takeaways
The 5 things to know about Promptolis
- 1 2,317 prompts across 38 categories — the largest fully-free, MIT-licensed AI prompt library with one-click launching to ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
- 2 639 Promptolis Originals — premium hand-crafted prompts with full example outputs, built from scratch for 2026-grade LLMs using XML structuring and chain-of-thought scaffolding.
- 3 Completely free, no email required — no account, no paywall, no premium tier. All content MIT-licensed for commercial use.
- 4 Weekly updates — new Originals added every week. Last update: .
- 5 Copy-paste-done in under 60 seconds — browse, copy, launch in your AI of choice. No setup, no configuration. See the 4-step guide above.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Promptolis?
Promptolis is a free, hand-curated library of 2,317 AI prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. It includes community prompts from the awesome-chatgpt-prompts project plus 639 Promptolis Originals — premium 2026-grade prompts with full example outputs.
What is a Promptolis Original?
A Promptolis Original is a premium, hand-crafted prompt built from scratch for modern LLMs (Claude 4+, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5+). Each Original includes: an example input, the actual AI output, pro tips, 3+ variants for different contexts, and a best-model recommendation. Originals use XML structuring and chain-of-thought scaffolding for measurably better output.
Why use Promptolis instead of writing my own prompts?
Well-engineered prompts produce 30-50% better output than ad-hoc ones on complex tasks [Anthropic 2024]. Promptolis Originals are pre-structured with proven patterns (XML tags, chain-of-thought, few-shot examples), saving time and improving quality. All prompts are copy-ready in one click.
How do I use a Promptolis prompt?
1) Browse or search for a prompt. 2) Click Copy prompt. 3) Click the launch button for ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini. 4) Paste and replace placeholders in {curly braces}. See the full 4-step guide at #how-to-use.
Is Promptolis free to use?
Yes. All 2,317 prompts are MIT-licensed and fully free. No account, no email required, no paywall, no premium tier, no usage limits.
Which AI model should I use these prompts with?
Every prompt works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini out of the box. Each Original page includes a specific best-model recommendation:
- Complex reasoning + long documents: Claude Sonnet 4.5 or Opus 4
- Fast general tasks: GPT-5 or Claude Sonnet
- Multimodal + large context: Gemini 2.5
Can I contribute a prompt?
Yes. The community corpus is the open-source awesome-chatgpt-prompts project. Submit pull requests there and they propagate to Promptolis. Originals are curated by the Promptolis Editorial team — submit ideas via contact.
Who runs Promptolis?
Promptolis is an independent, bootstrapped project maintained by the Promptolis Editorial team, based in Wetzlar, Germany. Founded 2026. Not affiliated with OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google.