Imagine describing a task you need to do, such as planning a party or researching competitors, and then watching it get done right on your screen. This is no longer just a futuristic idea; it’s about moving from simply asking for information to delegating tasks.
The new ChatGPT Agent acts less like a search engine and more like a capable assistant, one that can take your instructions and follow through with them from start to finish. It can browse websites, interact with apps, and work through multiple steps to complete a project on its own.
But to make the most of this tool, you need to know what to ask. A clear, detailed instruction is the key to getting a great result. To help you get started, we’ve put together a comprehensive list of prompts for practical, everyday scenarios. Think of this as a playbook for your new digital helper, with ideas for everything from managing your work life to organizing your time.
To use these prompts, simply replace the placeholders in brackets [like this] with your specific details; the clearer and detailed your information is, the better the agent can execute the task for you.
To learn the basics, read our simple guide on How to Use the ChatGPT Agent.
1. Personal Productivity
These prompts are designed to help you manage your daily life more efficiently.
- Meal Planning and Ordering:
Plan a[type of cuisine, e.g., 'Italian']dinner for[number]people. Find a well-rated restaurant near[your location]that offers delivery. Select a main course, a side dish, and a dessert, and then place the order for delivery to[your address]at[time]. - Travel Planning:
Plan a[number]-day trip to[destination]for[number]people from[start date]to[end date]. Find round-trip flights from[your city], book a hotel in the[preferred neighborhood]with a rating of at least 4 stars, and create a daily itinerary with recommendations for attractions and restaurants. - Appointment Scheduling:
Find a[type of specialist, e.g., 'dentist']near[your location]with good reviews. Check my calendar for availability in the next[number]weeks and book an appointment for a[purpose of appointment, e.g., 'cleaning']. - Email Management:
Go through my emails from the past[timeframe, e.g., 'week']. Categorize them into ‘Urgent,’ ‘Requires Action,’ and ‘For Review.’ Summarize the key points from the ‘Urgent’ category and draft replies for the ‘Requires Action’ items. - Event Planning:
Help me organize a[type of event, e.g., 'backyard BBQ']for[number]people on[date]. Find three suitable recipes (a main, a side, and a dessert) that fit the theme. Access my contacts and create a guest list. Draft and send an email invitation with the event details, and ask for an RSVP by[RSVP date]. Finally, order the necessary party supplies, like[item 1, item 2], from[online store]. - Personal Shopper:
Act as my personal shopper. I need a[item, e.g., 'new formal shirt for a wedding']. My budget is $[amount], and my size is[size]. I prefer[style, e.g., 'a slim fit, white cotton shirt']. Browse at least three online retailers like[Retailer 1]and[Retailer 2], compare prices and reviews, and present me with the top three options. Prioritize options with good return policies.
2. Professional & Business
These prompts can help you with various business-related tasks, from research to reporting.
- Competitive Analysis:
Research our top[number]competitors in the[industry]market. Create a 5-slide presentation that summarizes their key products, pricing, and recent news. The presentation should be fully editable. - Metric Reporting:
Access our company’s[data source, e.g., 'Google Analytics']and pull the key metrics for[timeframe, e.g., 'the last quarter']. Create a spreadsheet with this data, including charts for[specific metrics, e.g., 'user acquisition and bounce rate']. Then, email this report to[email address]and schedule it to run every[frequency, e.g., 'Monday morning']. - Lead Generation:
Generate a list of[number]potential business leads for our company, which sells[your product/service]. Search professional networks like LinkedIn for individuals with the title ‘[Job Title, e.g., 'VP of Operations']‘ in the[Industry, e.g., 'manufacturing']sector, located in[City/Region]. Create a spreadsheet with their name, company, title, and LinkedIn profile URL, and save it to my[cloud storage, e.g., 'Google Drive']. - Recruitment and Outreach:
Search for[number]potential candidates for the[job title]position on[platform, e.g., 'LinkedIn']. They should have experience in[skill]and be located in[city/region]. Create a spreadsheet with their profiles and draft a personalized outreach message for each. - Meeting Preparation:
Review my calendar for the upcoming meeting with[client name]. Find recent news about their company and summarize any relevant information from our previous email correspondence. Create a briefing document with key talking points.
3. Creative & Content Creation
Use these prompts for creative tasks and content generation.
- Content Generation and Design:
I need to create a set of[number]anime-style stickers for[purpose, e.g., 'a birthday party']. The theme is ‘[theme description]‘. Generate the images and save them in a format that I can easily share. - Blog Post Creation:
Write a blog post of about[word count]words on the topic of ‘[topic]‘. Research the topic to include recent trends and statistics. Find[number]royalty-free images to include in the post and format it for a[platform, e.g., 'WordPress']blog.
4. Technical & Data Analysis
These prompts are for more technical tasks involving data and code.
- Data Analysis and Visualization:
I have a CSV file at[URL or local path]with[type of data, e.g., 'sales data']. Analyze the data to identify the top-selling products and the sales trends over the past year. Create a report with visualizations and save it as a PDF. - Workflow Automation:
Create a workflow that monitors[website or social media page]for new posts about[topic]. When a new post is detected, summarize the content and post the summary to our team’s[communication channel, e.g., 'Slack channel'].
5. Education & Learning
These prompts can help you accelerate your learning and research process.
- Academic Research:
Research the key arguments for and against[a specific historical event or scientific theory]. Summarize them into a two-page report, including citations from at least three different academic sources. Save the report to my[cloud storage]. - Language Learning Plan:
Create a 30-day study plan for me to learn beginner[language, e.g., 'Spanish']. The plan should include daily tasks, such as vocabulary drills, grammar exercises, and listening practice. Find and link to free online resources like YouTube channels, podcasts, and websites for each task.
6. Personal Finance
Use these prompts to manage your finances with an AI assistant.
- Spending Analysis:
Analyze my spending habits for the last[timeframe, e.g., 'month']from my linked[bank or credit card account]. Categorize my spending into groups like ‘Groceries,’ ‘Transport,’ and ‘Entertainment,’ and create a pie chart. Suggest three areas where I could potentially cut back to save[target amount]per month. - Investment Research:
Research the performance of[stock ticker, e.g., 'AAPL']and[stock ticker, e.g., 'MSFT']over the past year. Create a comparison report that includes a stock price chart, recent news related to both companies, and a summary of analyst ratings from at least two financial websites. Conclude with the pros and cons of investing in each.
7. Health & Fitness
These prompts help integrate the agent into your health and wellness routines.
- Workout and Meal Planning:
Create a 4-week workout plan for me, focusing on[fitness goal, e.g., 'building upper body strength']. The plan should be for[number]days a week. Find three healthy, high-protein recipes for post-workout meals and add their ingredients to my[grocery app]shopping list. - Activity and Progress Monitoring:
Access my[fitness tracker, e.g., 'Fitbit']data for the past week. Summarize my daily step count, active minutes, and sleep patterns. Compare this to the previous week and my stated goals. If I’m behind on my goals, find a[type of workout, e.g., '15-minute HIIT']video on YouTube and schedule it in my calendar for tomorrow morning.
8. Real Estate
Use these prompts to automate the tedious tasks of searching for and managing property.
- Apartment Hunting:
Search for[number of bedrooms, e.g., 'three-bedroom']apartments for rent in[neighborhood]under $[price]per month. Filter for listings that are[amenity 1, e.g., 'pet-friendly']and have[amenity 2, e.g., 'in-unit laundry']. Create a comparison table with links, prices, and key features. - Moving Logistics:
I’m moving to a new apartment at[new address]on[date]. Find three moving companies that service the[your area]area. Get a quote from each for moving a[e.g., '2-bedroom apartment']worth of items. Present the quotes in a table, including their customer ratings and insurance policies.
