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500 Best ChatGPT Commands 99% of People Don’t Know

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500 best chatgpt commands

How These Commands Work

Each command below is a shortcut. Instead of writing out a full instruction every time, you type the slash command followed by your topic, and ChatGPT knows exactly what structure or style to apply. For example, typing “/eli5 quantum computing” tells ChatGPT to explain quantum computing like you’re five. Typing “/viralhook coffee shop marketing” tells it to generate a scroll-stopping hook about coffee shop marketing.

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These aren’t official ChatGPT features. They work because ChatGPT is good at picking up on shorthand and pattern-matching your intent, especially once you get used to using them consistently. You can also paste the full command list into a ChatGPT project or custom instructions so it recognizes them automatically every time.

Below are all 500, organized into 5 parts by category.

Part 1: Visuals, Explanations, and Business Analysis (1–100)

#CommandWhat It Does
1/handwrittenNotebook-style handwritten notes
2/visualizeTurn ideas into visual explanations
3/stickynotesOne idea per sticky note
4/infographicInfographic layout
5/diagramDraw a concept diagram
6/flowchartStep-by-step flowchart
7/mindmapCreate a mind map
8/xrayShow internal structure
9/blueprintTechnical blueprint
10/explodedviewBreak object into components
11/thenvsnowCompare past vs present
12/timelineChronological timeline
13/beforeafterTransformation comparison
14/cutawayCutaway illustration
15/anatomyExplain all parts
16/layersLayer-by-layer architecture
17/ecosystemShow all connected players
18/journeyEnd-to-end journey
19/processExplain a complete process
20/cycleVisualize recurring cycles
21/roadmapLearning or execution roadmap
22/dashboardDashboard with KPIs
23/comparisonSide-by-side comparison
24/versusHead-to-head battle format
25/scaleCompare sizes visually
26/evolutionShow evolution over time
27/futureImagine future scenarios
28/insideReveal inner workings
29/microscopicZoom into microscopic view
30/macroscopicZoom out to system level
31/crosssectionCross-sectional illustration
32/mapGeographic or concept map
33/heatmapIntensity visualization
34/networkRelationship network
35/architectureSoftware/system architecture
36/wireframeWebsite/app layout
37/mockupRealistic product preview
38/prototypeEarly product concept
39/schematicSimple technical schematic
40/isometric3D isometric illustration
41/birdseyeTop-down view
42/360viewAll-angle visualization
43/storyboardScene-by-scene storyboard
44/comicExplain through comic panels
45/posterPoster design
46/coverBook/report cover
47/adcreativeAdvertising concept
48/thumbnailYouTube thumbnail concept
49/carouselInstagram/LinkedIn carousel
50/socialvisualSocial media graphic
51/quotevisualQuote as shareable visual
52/eli5Explain simply
53/expertExpert-level explanation
54/firstprinciplesBreak to fundamentals
55/deepdiveComprehensive explanation
56/simplifySimplify difficult content
57/analogyExplain with analogy
58/socraticTeach using questions
59/teachmeStructured tutoring
60/cheatsheetQuick-reference notes
61/flashcardsStudy flashcards
62/quizGenerate quiz
63/vivaViva preparation
64/interviewMock interview
65/devilsadvocateChallenge assumptions
66/factcheckVerify claims
67/mythvsfactSeparate myths from facts
68/prosconsAdvantages vs disadvantages
69/swotSWOT analysis
70/pestlePESTLE analysis
71/fiveforcesPorter’s Five Forces
72/rootcauseFind root cause
73/fivewhys5 Why analysis
74/decisionmatrixWeighted decision matrix
75/scenarioScenario planning
76/simulateSimulation exercise
77/roleplayAssume an expert role
78/consultantConsulting-style advice
79/executivebriefExecutive summary
80/insightsExtract insights
81/recommendationsProvide recommendations
82/prioritizeRank by priority
83/benchmarkBenchmark comparison
84/marketmapIndustry landscape
85/strategyStrategic planning
86/businessmodelBusiness model explanation
87/pitchInvestor/startup pitch
88/investorInvestor perspective
89/redteamStress-test a plan
90/premortemAssume failure and analyze why
91/reverseengineerBreak down success
92/promptengineerOptimize prompts
93/researchStructured research
94/sourcesFind reliable sources
95/summarizeSummarize content
96/extractExtract key information
97/tableConvert into table
98/presentationPresentation outline
99/dashboardanalysisAnalyze dashboards
100/actionplanCreate step-by-step action plan

Part 2: Content Creation, Social Media, and Marketing (101–200)

#CommandWhat It Does
101/viralRewrite for maximum virality
102/viralreelCreate a high-retention Instagram Reel
103/viralshortsOptimize for YouTube Shorts
104/viralhookGenerate a scroll-stopping hook
105/hookWrite opening lines
106/hook10Generate 10 hook options
107/hook50Generate 50 hook ideas
108/retentionImprove audience retention
109/retentioncurvePlan engagement across the content
110/patterninterruptAdd attention-grabbing interruptions
111/openloopCreate curiosity loops
112/curiosityIncrease curiosity
113/psychologyApply psychological principles
114/dopamineMake content more rewarding
115/emotionIncrease emotional impact
116/fearUse fear ethically
117/surpriseAdd surprising twists
118/shockCreate a shocking opener
119/storytellingNarrative storytelling
120/herojourneyHero’s Journey structure
121/scriptGenerate a script
122/script3030-second script
123/script6060-second script
124/script9090-second script
125/script1803-minute script
126/narrationVoice-over script
127/voiceoverNatural narration
128/monologueSingle-speaker script
129/dialogueConversation format
130/podcastPodcast episode outline
131/youtubeLong-form YouTube format
132/shortsYouTube Shorts style
133/reelsInstagram Reels style
134/tiktokTikTok style
135/linkedinLinkedIn post
136/twitterX (Twitter) thread/post
137/facebookFacebook-friendly post
138/instagramInstagram caption
139/captionGenerate captions
140/caption1010 caption ideas
141/hashtagsRelevant hashtags
142/ctaCall-to-action
143/engagementIncrease comments/shares
144/shareworthyMake people share
145/saveworthyMake people save
146/commentbaitEncourage discussion
147/pollCreate a poll
148/communitypostYouTube Community post
149/newsletterNewsletter draft
150/blogBlog article
151/seoSEO optimization
152/keywordsGenerate keywords
153/headlineWrite headlines
154/titlesGenerate multiple titles
155/thumbnailtextThumbnail text ideas
156/thumbnailauditReview thumbnail concept
157/titleauditReview title effectiveness
158/contentauditReview content quality
159/copywriterProfessional marketing copy
160/landingpageLanding page copy
161/salespageSales page copy
162/emailmarketingMarketing email
163/coldemailCold outreach email
164/salesSales-oriented messaging
165/brandingBrand positioning
166/brandvoiceMatch a brand tone
167/positioningMarket positioning
168/offerCraft an offer
169/uspUnique selling proposition
170/valuepropValue proposition
171/campaignMarketing campaign
172/launchLaunch strategy
173/contentcalendarContent calendar
174/postingplanPosting schedule
175/seriesContent series ideas
176/challengeChallenge campaign
177/trendLeverage current trends
178/evergreenEvergreen content
179/repurposeRepurpose existing content
180/brollSuggest B-roll shots
181/shotlistGenerate a shot list
182/cameraanglesSuggest camera angles
183/cinematicCinematic treatment
184/cinematicsketchCinematic sketch prompt
185/storyboardproDetailed storyboard
186/sceneplanScene-by-scene planning
187/transitionsEditing transitions
188/motiongraphicsMotion graphics ideas
189/voxVox documentary style
190/johnnyharrisJohnny Harris storytelling style
191/magnatesmediaMagnatesMedia documentary style
192/kurzgesagtKurzgesagt-inspired explanation
193/netflixNetflix documentary tone
194/bbcBBC documentary style
195/natgeoNational Geographic style
196/applekeynoteApple keynote presentation style
197/minimalMinimalist style
198/modernModern clean style
199/premiumPremium editorial look
200/aestheticStylized aesthetic presentation

Part 3: AI Image Prompting, Photography, and Art Styles (201–300)

#CommandWhat It Does
201/photorealisticUltra-realistic image style
202/hyperrealisticExtreme realism
203/cinematicphotoMovie-like photograph
204/portraitProfessional portrait
205/headshotCorporate headshot
206/editorialMagazine editorial look
207/fashionFashion photography style
208/lifestyleLifestyle photography
209/streetphotoStreet photography
210/travelphotoTravel photography
211/wildlifeWildlife photography
212/macrophotoMacro photography
213/droneviewDrone aerial shot
214/360drone360° aerial concept
215/topdownTop-down composition
216/lowangleLow-angle perspective
217/highangleHigh-angle perspective
218/wideangleWide-angle lens look
219/telephotoTelephoto compression
220/fisheyeFisheye lens effect
221/depthoffieldShallow depth of field
222/bokehSoft blurred background
223/goldenhourGolden hour lighting
224/bluehourBlue hour lighting
225/sunsetSunset lighting
226/sunriseSunrise atmosphere
227/nightmodeNight photography
228/neonNeon lighting
229/moodyDark cinematic mood
230/dramaticlightingStrong dramatic light
231/volumetriclightGod rays and volumetric lighting
232/rimlightRim lighting
233/silhouetteSilhouette composition
234/backlitBacklit subject
235/blackandwhiteMonochrome style
236/filmgrainVintage film grain
237/kodakKodak film aesthetic
238/fujifilmFujifilm color palette
239/polaroidPolaroid instant photo style
240/vintageVintage aesthetic
241/retroRetro design style
242/80s1980s aesthetic
243/90s1990s aesthetic
244/cyberpunkCyberpunk world
245/steampunkSteampunk theme
246/dieselpunkDieselpunk aesthetic
247/solarpunkSolarpunk future
248/postapocalypticPost-apocalyptic world
249/fantasyFantasy artwork
250/scifiScience-fiction style
251/spaceOuter space visuals
252/planetPlanetary illustration
253/galaxyGalaxy visualization
254/nebulaNebula artwork
255/underwaterUnderwater scene
256/oceanOcean landscape
257/mountainsMountain scenery
258/forestForest landscape
259/desertDesert environment
260/cityscapeUrban skyline
261/architecturephotoArchitectural photography
262/interiorInterior design visualization
263/minimalinteriorMinimal interior concept
264/luxuryLuxury aesthetic
265/productphotoProfessional product photography
266/packagingPackaging mockup
267/advertisingAdvertising visual
268/billboardBillboard mockup
269/posterdesignPoster concept
270/brandingmockupBrand identity preview
271/logoLogo concepts
272/iconsetCustom icon set
273/mascotMascot character
274/characterdesignOriginal character
275/conceptartConcept art
276/environmentartEnvironment concept art
277/mattepaintingMatte painting style
278/digitalpaintingDigital art
279/oilpaintingOil painting style
280/watercolorWatercolor illustration
281/acrylicAcrylic painting
282/charcoalCharcoal sketch
283/pencilsketchPencil drawing
284/inkdrawingInk illustration
285/crosshatchingCross-hatching style
286/comicbookComic book art
287/mangaManga style
288/animeAnime artwork
289/ghibliStudio Ghibli-inspired style
290/pixar3D animated family-film look
291/lowpolyLow-poly 3D
292/voxelVoxel art
293/pixelartPixel art
294/clayrenderClay render
295/3drenderPhotorealistic 3D render
296/octanerenderOctane-style render look
297/unrealengineUnreal Engine cinematic look
298/blenderBlender 3D visualization
299/midjourneystylePrompt styled for Midjourney-like aesthetics
300/imagepromptConvert an idea into a detailed AI image prompt

Part 4: Writing, Productivity, Coding, and Research (301–400)

#CommandWhat It Does
301/rewriteRewrite while preserving meaning
302/improveImprove clarity and quality
303/polishMake writing smoother
304/proofreadCorrect grammar and spelling
305/grammarFix grammar only
306/copyeditProfessional copy editing
307/expandExpand into more detail
308/shortenCondense the text
309/paraphraseReword naturally
310/simplifytextUse easier language
311/formalFormal tone
312/casualCasual conversational tone
313/friendlyWarm, friendly tone
314/professionalProfessional business tone
315/persuasiveConvincing writing
316/convincingStrengthen arguments
317/academicAcademic writing style
318/journalisticNews-style writing
319/storyWrite as a story
320/essayEssay format
321/articleArticle format
322/reportProfessional report
323/whitepaperWhite paper structure
324/casestudyCase study format
325/proposalBusiness proposal
326/sopStandard Operating Procedure
327/playbookCreate a playbook
328/manualUser manual
329/guideStep-by-step guide
330/faqFrequently Asked Questions
331/checklistChecklist format
332/templateReusable template
333/outlineStructured outline
334/bulletpointsBullet summary
335/keypointsOnly key takeaways
336/highlightsHighlight important ideas
337/notesStudy notes
338/minutesMeeting minutes
339/agendaMeeting agenda
340/meetingsummarySummarize meeting
341/todoGenerate to-do list
342/kanbanKanban task board
343/ganttGantt chart plan (text)
344/okrObjectives & Key Results
345/kpiKey Performance Indicators
346/smartgoalsSMART goals
347/roadmap9090-day roadmap
348/roadmapyearAnnual roadmap
349/milestonesProject milestones
350/risksRisk assessment
351/riskmatrixLikelihood × impact matrix
352/dependenciesTask dependencies
353/estimateEstimate effort/time
354/budgetBudget planning
355/forecastForecast outcomes
356/metricsSuggest useful metrics
357/dashboardmetricsDashboard KPI ideas
358/decisiontreeDecision tree analysis
359/fishboneFishbone (Ishikawa) analysis
360/pareto80/20 Pareto analysis
361/leanLean methodology
362/sixsigmaSix Sigma approach
363/agileAgile methodology
364/scrumScrum framework
365/kanbanflowKanban workflow
366/productivityOptimize productivity
367/timemanagementTime management advice
368/pomodoroPomodoro schedule
369/studyplanStudy plan
370/revisionplanRevision timetable
371/learningpathProgressive learning path
372/feynmanExplain using the Feynman technique
373/memoryMemory techniques
374/mnemonicsCreate mnemonics
375/practiceGenerate practice exercises
376/challengequestionsDifficult questions
377/codingWrite code
378/explaincodeExplain existing code
379/debugFind and fix bugs
380/refactorImprove code structure
381/optimizecodeOptimize performance
382/reviewcodeCode review
383/pseudocodeConvert to pseudocode
384/algorithmDesign an algorithm
385/datastructureChoose suitable data structure
386/sqlGenerate SQL
387/regexCreate regular expressions
388/apiDesign or explain APIs
389/jsonFormat or generate JSON
390/yamlGenerate YAML
391/csvGenerate CSV content
392/xmlGenerate XML
393/researchplanPlan structured research
394/literaturereviewSummarize existing research
395/hypothesisGenerate hypotheses
396/experimentDesign an experiment
397/peerreviewCritically review work
398/criticConstructive critique
399/auditPerform a comprehensive audit
400/frameworkApply the most suitable analytical framework

Part 5: Creative Thinking, AI Workflows, and Advanced Prompting (401–500)

#CommandWhat It Does
401/brainstormGenerate lots of ideas
402/ideas10Generate 10 ideas
403/ideas50Generate 50 ideas
404/creativeThink creatively
405/innovateSuggest innovative solutions
406/outoftheboxUnconventional ideas
407/inspirationCreative inspiration
408/randomRandom ideas
409/combineCombine multiple concepts
410/remixRemix an existing idea
411/alternateAlternative approaches
412/variantsMultiple versions
413/optionsList several options
414/compareideasCompare different ideas
415/bestoptionChoose the strongest option
416/decisionHelp make a decision
417/advisorGeneral advisor mode
418/mentorMentorship guidance
419/coachCoaching approach
420/teacherTeach step by step
421/tutorPersonal tutoring mode
422/professorUniversity-level teaching
423/scientistScientific perspective
424/engineerEngineering perspective
425/doctorMedical educational explanation (not diagnosis)
426/lawyerLegal educational explanation (not legal advice)
427/psychologistPsychology perspective
428/economistEconomic analysis
429/historianHistorical perspective
430/journalistInvestigative reporting style
431/editorEditorial improvements
432/designerDesign thinking approach
433/architectSystem architecture mindset
434/productmanagerProduct management view
435/founderStartup founder mindset
436/ceoCEO decision-making style
437/investorviewInvestor evaluation
438/customerCustomer perspective
439/beginnerBeginner-friendly explanation
440/advancedAdvanced technical explanation
441/stepbystepSequential instructions
442/interactiveAsk questions while solving
443/walkthroughDetailed walkthrough
444/simulationSimulate a scenario
445/negotiationNegotiation role-play
446/debatePresent opposing viewpoints
447/counterargumentGenerate counterarguments
448/critiqueCritically evaluate
449/improveideaStrengthen an idea
450/validateCheck whether an idea is sound
451/assumptionsList hidden assumptions
452/constraintsIdentify constraints
453/tradeoffsExplain trade-offs
454/opportunitiesFind opportunities
455/risksfutureFuture risk analysis
456/trendanalysisAnalyze trends
457/forecastfuturePredict possible futures
458/signalsWeak signal detection
459/emergingtechEmerging technology overview
460/futureproofMake something future-ready
461/automationIdentify automation opportunities
462/workflowDesign a workflow
463/pipelineCreate a process pipeline
464/systemthinkingAnalyze as an interconnected system
465/mentalmodelsApply mental models
466/heuristicsDecision heuristics
467/principlesCore principles
468/frameworkcompareCompare analytical frameworks
469/bestpracticeIndustry best practices
470/mistakesCommon mistakes to avoid
471/dosanddontsDo’s and Don’ts list
472/quickwinsFast improvements
473/optimizationOptimize performance
474/efficiencyIncrease efficiency
475/automationplanAutomation roadmap
476/aiworkflowAI-assisted workflow
477/promptauditReview and improve prompts
478/promptlibraryOrganize prompts
479/promptchainChain prompts together
480/metapromptGenerate prompts that create prompts
481/systempromptDraft a system prompt
482/personaCreate a role/persona
483/roleRespond as a specific role
484/simulateexpertEmulate an expert’s reasoning style
485/multiexpertMultiple expert perspectives
486/consensusFind common ground
487/disagreementHighlight disagreements
488/evidenceSupport with evidence
489/confidenceEstimate confidence level
490/uncertaintyExplain what’s uncertain
491/limitationsState limitations
492/assessEvaluate comprehensively
493/scorecardCreate a scoring framework
494/rankingRank options
495/matrixcompareComparison matrix
496/finalanswerProvide only the final answer
497/thinkingShow reasoning at a high level (not hidden reasoning)
498/executemodeFocus on producing the requested output
499/masterpromptCombine multiple prompt techniques
500/allinoneUse the best combination of structures, reasoning, visuals, and formatting for the task

Tips for Using These

You don’t need to memorize all 500. Bookmark this list and pull up the category you need in the moment.

Combine commands when it makes sense. Something like “/viralhook /script30 a video about morning routines” tells ChatGPT to open with a hook and format it as a 30-second script in one go.

Read more: Powerful Prompts for Cinematic Edits and Creative Effects

If you use certain commands often, save the ones relevant to your work into ChatGPT’s custom instructions so it recognizes your shorthand automatically, even without you explaining what each one means every time.

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