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GPT‑5 Router‑Optimized Universal Prompt Pack (v1.1)
What this is: A field‑tested, router‑aware prompt pack tuned for GPT‑5.
How to use: Paste the Router Boost Header 2.0 above any task below, then use the upgraded prompt. Each item includes a fast audit (strengths, gaps, tuning) so you know why it works.
Router Boost Header 2.0 (paste above any prompt)
Task: [one sentence describing “done”].
Context/Grounding: [paste facts/links/notes]. Cite sources if summarizing; don’t invent.
Constraints: audience=[…], tone=[…], length=[…], locality=[region/laws], non‑negotiables=[…].
Output Contract: [exact format/schema; if JSON, include a schema].
Tool Grants: You may use internal reasoning, code execution, and structured output. Do not expose chain‑of‑thought; return only the final results.
Mode: Choose fast for simple tasks, deep for complex ones; state the choice on one line before the output.
Self‑Check: Validate constraints, factuality (vs. sources), and format before returning. If JSON, ensure it parses.
Failure Policy: If blocked or context is thin, list missing info and ask 3 sharp questions; otherwise proceed with explicit assumptions labeled “Assumptions.”
Tip: Keep the header short in production—only include fields that matter. If you need determinism, ask for “low‑randomness; no lateral riffs.”
Universal GPT‑5 Prompt Pack v1.1**
Below: for each prompt
- Use when: best fit.
- Strengths: what’s good already.
- Gaps: what to tighten for GPT‑5.
- Router tuning: small switches that improve results.
- Upgraded prompt: copy/paste ready.
- (Optional) Strict JSON variant: when you need machine‑readable output.
1) Executive Summary (Any Topic)
Use when: You need crisp, executive‑level clarity in 30–90 seconds.
Strengths: Forces prioritization; covers timing and action.
Gaps: Can drift into fluff; doesn’t enforce one‑line bullets; missing “evidence”.
Router tuning: Demand one‑line bullets with bold labels; add “evidence” blip; enforce count.
Upgraded prompt
Create exactly **5 one‑line bullets** summarizing [topic/brief].
Each bullet starts with a bold label: **What matters**, **Why now**, **Risks**, **Decision**, **Next actions**.
Add ≤12 words per bullet. Include 1 source or metric if available.
Mode: [fast/deep]. Return as a simple bullet list—no preamble.
Strict JSON variant
Return valid JSON:
{ "what_matters": "...", "why_now": "...", "risks": "...", "decision": "...", "next_actions": "..." }
2) Research Plan (Adversarial)
Use when: You must test a claim/feature beyond happy‑path.
Strengths: Calls for metrics, data, adversarial tests.
Gaps: No threat model; no instrument plan; no stop/continue math.
Router tuning: Introduce threat model + falsification criteria; add power checks.
Upgraded prompt
Design an **adversarial research plan** to evaluate [claim/feature]. Include:
1) Objectives & hypotheses (null + alt); 2) Success metrics & thresholds; 3) Threat model (abuse, edge cases);
4) Data to collect (fields, sample size/power);
5) Protocols (A/B, holdout, offline evals);
6) Adversarial tests & red‑team scripts;
7) Stop/continue rule with math;
8) Reporting template (tables/plots).
Mode: [fast/deep]. Output as a numbered outline.
3) Decision Memo
Use when: A one‑pager to choose among options.
Strengths: Options, costs, risks, reversibility, rec.
Gaps: No owner/date format; no “evidence” box; weak contingency.
Router tuning: Add RACI owner/date; add 30/60/90 follow‑ups.
Upgraded prompt
Write a one‑page decision memo for [choice]. Include:
- Context (1 para) with constraints & evidence;
- Options (3): summary, costs (one‑time/run), risks, reversibility;
- Recommendation: **one** choice with rationale;
- Owner + Decision date; 30/60/90‑day checkpoints;
- Contingency triggers & rollback plan.
Mode: [fast/deep]. Keep ≤400 words.
4) Project Plan One‑Pager
Use when: Turn messy notes into plan.
Strengths: Scope, milestones, owners, risks, comms, RAID.
Gaps: No critical path; RAID often hand‑wavy.
Router tuning: Add dates & simple Gantt list; RAID as compact table.
Upgraded prompt
From these notes: [paste], produce a one‑page plan with:
1) Scope (in/out);
2) Milestones (name, owner, date) in order;
3) Critical path (1‑3 bullets);
4) Comms cadence (who, channel, freq);
5) RAID summary table (Risk/Assumption/Issue/Dependency → owner, impact, mitigation);
6) Acceptance criteria (bullet list).
Mode: [fast/deep]. Keep it skimmable.
5) Meeting → Decisions
Use when: Converting raw notes to what matters.
Strengths: Decisions & actions separation.
Gaps: No owners on decisions; action status taxonomy missing.
Router tuning: Add decision owner + rationale; status enum.
Upgraded prompt
Convert these notes: [paste] into:
A) **Decisions** list (decision, owner, rationale, date);
B) **Actions** table {owner, step, due, status ∈ [New, In‑Progress, Blocked, Done]}.
Mode: [fast/deep]. No commentary, just the two sections.
Strict JSON variant
{ "decisions": [ { "decision": "", "owner": "", "rationale": "", "date": "" } ],
"actions": [ { "owner": "", "step": "", "due": "", "status": "New|In-Progress|Blocked|Done" } ] }
6) Cold Email Trio
Use when: 3‑touch outbound sequence.
Strengths: Problem → proof → ask. Short.
Gaps: ICP nuance; weak personalization; missing CTA micro‑asks.
Router tuning: Insert first‑line personal hook; vary asks.
Upgraded prompt
Write **3 cold emails** for [offer] to [ICP].
Email 1: name the **patterned pain**; end with a 10‑min micro‑ask.
Email 2: social proof/insight (number/metric), 1 sentence case study.
Email 3: crisp ask with 2 time options.
Each ≤120 words, 5‑7 sentences, no fluff. Include a {First‑line personalization} placeholder.
Mode: [fast/deep].
7) LinkedIn Authority Post
Use when: Thought leadership for execs + builders.
Strengths: Structure, framework, prompt.
Gaps: Risk of buzzwords; no proof.
Router tuning: Require 1 mini‑case and 1 number.
Upgraded prompt
Write a LinkedIn post on [topic] for execs + builders:
- 3 punchy paragraphs (≤60 words each);
- 1 mini‑framework (3 bullets, named);
- 1 thought prompt (1 line);
- Include one concrete number or example; avoid buzzwords.
Mode: [fast/deep]. No hashtags unless asked.
8) X Post (Bold, No Hashtags)
Use when: High‑signal micro‑take.
Strengths: Tight character limit, bold stance.
Gaps: Might overrun chars; no proof token.
Router tuning: Enforce count; include 1 fact word/number.
Upgraded prompt
Write one confident X post on [insight/news]. ≤240 chars.
Format: HOOK — TAKEAWAY. Include **one** concrete fact or number.
No hashtags. No emoji at the end. Mode: [fast/deep].
9) YouTube Kit
Use when: Fast ideation + structure.
Strengths: Titles, open, chapters.
Gaps: Title length drift; missing viewer promise.
Router tuning: Enforce title count/length; add “who it’s for.”
Upgraded prompt
For a video on [topic], produce:
- **10 titles** (<60 chars);
- A two‑sentence cold open that states who it’s for and the promise;
- Chapter list with timestamps (estimate) and outcomes per chapter.
Mode: [fast/deep]. No clickbait lies.
10) Content Angle Generator
Use when: Topic expansion without repetition.
Strengths: Rich buckets.
Gaps: Duplicates; vague angles.
Router tuning: Enforce uniqueness + sample headline.
Upgraded prompt
List **25 distinct content angles** for [niche/product] across:
how‑to, contrarian, teardown, story, data, tutorial, tool, myth vs fact.
For each: 1‑line angle + a sample headline. No repeats. Mode: [fast/deep].
11) Product Spec from Idea
Use when: Move from idea to v1.
Strengths: Users, JTBD, metrics, scope.
Gaps: Test plan vague; acceptance criteria missing.
Router tuning: Add measurable acceptance + de‑scoping rules.
Upgraded prompt
Turn this idea into a lean product spec:
- Users & JTBD; key use cases;
- Success metrics (leading/lagging) with targets;
- V1 scope (must/should/could) and out‑of‑scope;
- Acceptance criteria (measurable);
- Test plan (happy path, edge, abuse).
Mode: [fast/deep]. ≤500 words.
12) UX Critique
Use when: Actionable UI improvements.
Strengths: Issues + fixes.
Gaps: Evidence often light; microcopy not tested.
Router tuning: Severity scale + before/after microcopy.
Upgraded prompt
Critique the UX of [flow/screen]. Deliver:
- 10 issues with severity ∈ {P0, P1, P2}, evidence, and concrete fix;
- A before→after microcopy table (3–5 rows);
- One quick win and one deeper redesign note.
Mode: [fast/deep].
13) CSV Data Brief
Use when: Shape an analysis plan before coding.
Strengths: Questions → steps → visuals.
Gaps: Schema ambiguity; data checks missing.
Router tuning: Add sanity checks + exact chart types.
Upgraded prompt
Given CSV schema: [columns], produce:
1) 5 decision‑driven questions;
2) Validation checks (types, nulls, outliers);
3) Analysis steps;
4) Exact visuals/tables to produce (chart type, axes, groupings).
Mode: [fast/deep]. No code unless asked.
14) Code from Spec
Use when: From spec to runnable core.
Strengths: Architecture, snippets, tests, edges.
Gaps: Env assumptions; complexity unbounded.
Router tuning: Pin language/runtime; include complexity notes.
Upgraded prompt
Given this spec: [paste], provide:
- Architecture diagram (text) and key components;
- Core code snippets in [language/runtime] with minimal deps;
- Tests (unit/integration) and fixtures;
- Failure/edge cases + graceful handling;
- Complexity & trade‑offs section.
Mode: [fast/deep]. Keep idiomatic.
15) Code Review + Refactor
Use when: Improve safety & clarity with a plan.
Strengths: Smells, hotspots, steps, tests.
Gaps: Lacks risk scoring; migration path unclear.
Router tuning: Add impact x effort; phased plan.
Upgraded prompt
Review this code: [paste]. Deliver:
- Findings by category (correctness, security, perf, clarity);
- Hotspots with complexity signals;
- Refactor plan in small, safe steps with tests;
- Risk/Impact vs Effort matrix (P0/P1/P2);
- Before/after snippet for 1 key function.
Mode: [fast/deep].
16) Strict JSON Every Time
Use when: Machine‑readable output required.
Strengths: Clear schema.
Gaps: No parser check; no enum constraints.
Router tuning: Include enums & validation note.
Upgraded prompt
Return **only valid JSON** for [task]. Schema:
{
"title": "string",
"summary": "string",
"risks": ["string"],
"actions": [ { "owner": "string", "step": "string", "eta": "YYYY-MM-DD" } ],
"metrics": ["string"]
}
No prose. Validate keys, types, and date format before returning.
17) SOP / Checklist
Use when: Repeatable, low‑variance execution.
Strengths: Steps + gates + recovery.
Gaps: Timing windows; roles not explicit.
Router tuning: Add roles & time boxes.
Upgraded prompt
Draft a step‑by‑step SOP for [process]. Include:
- Prereqs & roles;
- Steps with time boxes;
- Quality gates with pass/fail checks;
- Common failure recovery & escalation ladder.
Mode: [fast/deep]. Output as a checklist.
18) Positioning & ICP
Use when: Sharpen message‑market fit.
Strengths: ICP, pains, alts, value prop, messages, pitch.
Gaps: Jobs vs pains; proof tokens missing.
Router tuning: Add JTBD & proof lines.
Upgraded prompt
Define positioning for [product]. Provide:
- ICP traits (firmographic + behavioral);
- JTBD and top pains (ranked);
- Alternatives (do‑nothing included);
- Value proposition (benefit + proof);
- 3 key messages;
- 3‑line elevator pitch.
Mode: [fast/deep].
19) Competitive Teardown
Use when: Side‑by‑side clarity.
Strengths: Features, UX, pricing, moat, switching costs, objections.
Gaps: Buyer role nuance; evidence weak.
Router tuning: Add role lens + cite artifacts.
Upgraded prompt
Compare [your product] vs [competitor] for [buyer role]. Cover:
- Features & UX (table);
- Pricing (typical deal sizes/TCO);
- Moat & switching costs;
- Buyer objections + crisp replies;
- Evidence links (docs, screenshots) if available.
Mode: [fast/deep].
20) Policy First Draft (Non‑Legal)
Use when: First pass policy with clarity.
Strengths: Rules, examples, do/don’t, escalation.
Gaps: No scope/authority; review cadence missing.
Router tuning: Add scope, owner, review cadence.
Upgraded prompt
Draft a **non‑legal** first‑pass policy for [topic]. Include:
- Scope & definitions; policy owner;
- Rules with examples; do/don’t lists;
- Compliance checks & escalation path;
- Exceptions process;
- Review cadence and change log placeholder;
- Legal review placeholder.
Mode: [fast/deep].
21) 7‑Day Learning Plan
Use when: Focused upskilling in a week.
Strengths: Daily objectives, resources, practice, quiz.
Gaps: Entry level varies; no capstone.
Router tuning: Add diagnostic + capstone.
Upgraded prompt
Build a 7‑day learning plan for [skill/exam]. Include:
- Day 0 diagnostic (what to skip/focus);
- Daily objectives, resources (≤3/day), and practice tasks;
- Daily self‑quiz (5 Qs) with expected answers;
- Day 7 capstone task with rubric.
Mode: [fast/deep].
22) Negotiation Prep
Use when: Plan the conversation before the room.
Strengths: Goals, walk‑away, BATNA, concessions, questions, opening.
Gaps: Counter‑plays; objection map missing.
Router tuning: Add opponent map + scripts.
Upgraded prompt
Create a negotiation brief for [deal]. Include:
- Goals; walk‑away; BATNA;
- Concession strategy (give/get);
- Questions to surface interests;
- Opening script;
- Objection map with counters;
- Opponent/alignment map (roles, power, interests).
Mode: [fast/deep].
23) Landing Page Copy
Use when: Write conversion‑first copy.
Strengths: Section list, direct tone.
Gaps: Segment nuance; FAQ weak.
Router tuning: Add segment option + proof elements.
Upgraded prompt
Write a landing page for [offer]. Sections:
- Headline + subhead (clear promise);
- Value bullets (3–6) with outcomes;
- Proof (logos, testimonial lines, metrics);
- CTA (primary + secondary);
- FAQ (5–7 Qs).
Optional: provide a variant for [segment].
Mode: [fast/deep].
24) Automation Blueprint
Use when: Design automations with ROI.
Strengths: Triggers, steps, data, errors, alerts, ROI.
Gaps: SLAs; run‑costs; auditability.
Router tuning: Add SLAs, idempotency, and cost model.
Upgraded prompt
Propose automations for [workflow]. Include:
- Triggers & prerequisites;
- Steps with systems & data sources;
- Error handling (retries, dead‑letter, idempotency);
- Alerts/observability (what, who, channel, thresholds);
- SLAs & run‑cost model;
- ROI estimate (baseline vs future, payback).
Mode: [fast/deep].
Bonus: Mini Switches You Can Add Anywhere
- “Low‑randomness, no lateral riffs.” For deterministic outputs.
- “Use a verification pass: compare output vs. constraints, fix before returning.”
- “If citing, append a short sources list with titles + links.”
- “Label assumptions explicitly if context is thin.”
- “Return a ‘How to use this output’ note in one line.”
Final Notes
- Keep the Router Header lean; the power comes from clear Output Contracts and tight constraints.
- Prefer JSON when downstream automation is needed; prefer skimmable bullets when humans are the primary consumer.
- If you need extra toughness, combine “adversarial” and “self‑check” lines.
Changelog v1.1 (this doc): Added threat models, self‑check, enum statuses, strict JSON variants, SLAs/costs for automation, and decision‑date/owner fields for memos.
Flow Alt Delete - Josh Cook [Microsoft MVP] 