How to Add a Custom Prompt

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Prompts are quick actions you can use on selected text anywhere on the web. Create custom prompts to automate your most common text tasks.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Select Icon

Choose an icon that represents your prompt’s function. This helps you quickly identify it in the menu.

Icon Selection Tips:

✨ Sparkles → General improvement or enhancement
💡 Light bulb → Ideas or brainstorming
🎨 Palette → Creative writing
✅ Checkmark → Grammar or corrections
🔍 Magnifying glass → Analysis or review
📝 Pencil → Writing or editing
🌍 Globe → Translation
📊 Chart → Data analysis
🎯 Target → Focus or simplification
🔥 Fire → Make engaging or exciting

Best Practice: Pick icons that match the prompt’s purpose so you can find them easily.

2. Prompt Name

Give your prompt a clear, action-oriented name.

Good Examples:

Make Professional
Summarize for LinkedIn
Fix Grammar & Spelling
Translate to Spanish
Explain Like I’m 5
Write Email Reply
Generate Bullet Points
Make More Engaging
Simplify Technical Text
Create Social Post

Bad Examples:

Text Thing ❌ (too vague)
Helper ❌ (not descriptive)
Prompt 1 ❌ (generic)

Best Practice: Use action verbs (Fix, Make, Create, Explain, Translate) + specific outcome.

3. Prompt Text

This is the instruction the AI will follow when you use this prompt. Be clear and specific.

Template Structure:

[Action] the following text [in what way/style/format]: [Specific instructions or rules]

✨Example Prompts

Fix Grammar & Spelling

Fix all grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors in the following text. Maintain the original tone and meaning. Do not make any other changes.

Make Professional

Rewrite the following text in a professional business tone. Use formal language, correct any errors, and improve clarity. Keep the same meaning and key points.

Summarize for LinkedIn

Summarize the following text into a concise LinkedIn post (150-200 words). Make it engaging and professional. Include:

Main takeaway
Key points (2-3 bullet points)
Call-to-action or insight

Explain Like I’m 5

Explain the following text in extremely simple language that a 5-year-old could understand. Use everyday words, short sentences, and simple examples. Avoid all technical jargon.

Translate to Spanish

Translate the following text to Spanish. Maintain the original tone and meaning. Use natural, conversational Spanish.

Generate Bullet Points

Convert the following text into clear, concise bullet points. Each bullet should:

Be one complete idea
Start with an action verb when possible
Be under 15 words
Capture the key information

Write Email Reply

Write a professional email reply to the following message. The response should:

Address all points raised
Be polite and professional
Be concise (under 150 words)
End with a clear next step or call-to-action

Make More Engaging

Rewrite the following text to be more engaging and interesting. Use:

Active voice instead of passive
Vivid, specific language
Shorter sentences
Compelling examples
Conversational tone

Keep the same information and key points.

Simplify Technical Text

Simplify the following technical text for a general audience. Replace jargon with plain language, break down complex concepts, and use analogies when helpful. Make it easy to understand without losing accuracy.

Create Social Post

Turn the following text into an engaging social media post. Make it:

Attention-grabbing (start with a hook)
Concise (under 280 characters for Twitter)
Include relevant emoji
End with a question or call-to-action

Extract Key Points

Extract the 5 most important points from the following text. For each point:

Write it as a complete sentence
Keep it concise (under 20 words)
Focus on actionable information

Expand Text

Expand the following text with more detail and examples. Add:

Supporting evidence
Real-world examples
Additional context
Explanations of key concepts

Double the length while maintaining clarity.

Convert to FAQ

Convert the following text into a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) format. Create:

3-5 clear questions
Concise answers (2-3 sentences each)
Professional, helpful tone

Write Product Description

Write a compelling product description based on the following information. Include:

Attention-grabbing headline
Key features (3-5 bullet points)
Benefits (how it helps the customer)
Call-to-action
Professional, persuasive tone

Proofread & Improve

Proofread the following text and improve it by:

Fixing grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Improving word choice
Making sentences clearer and more concise
Maintaining the original meaning and tone

Generate Title & Summary

Create a catchy title and brief summary for the following text:

Title: (6-8 words, attention-grabbing) Summary: (2-3 sentences capturing the main idea)

💡Tips for Writing Better Prompts

Do’s ✅

Be specific about what you want
Define the desired tone (professional, casual, friendly, etc.)
Specify the format (bullet points, paragraphs, etc.)
Set length limits when needed
Include examples of what you want
Use action verbs (Fix, Rewrite, Create, etc.)
Test your prompt and refine it

Don’ts ❌

Don’t be vague (“make it better”)
Don’t use conflicting instructions
Don’t make prompts too long (under 200 words)
Don’t forget to specify tone/style
Don’t assume the AI knows your preferences

🎯Prompt Templates by Category

Writing Improvement

[Improve/Enhance/Rewrite] the following text to be more [professional/engaging/clear/concise]. [Specific instructions] Maintain the original [meaning/tone/key points].

Transformation

Convert the following text into [format/style]. Requirements:

[Requirement 1]
[Requirement 2]
[Requirement 3]

Analysis

Analyze the following text and [identify/extract/summarize] [what you want]. Provide:

[Output 1]
[Output 2]
[Output 3]

Creation

Based on the following information, create a [type of content]. Include:

[Element 1]
[Element 2]
[Element 3]

Tone: [professional/casual/creative] Length: [word count or sentence count]

✅Final Steps

Review your icon selection
Check that your prompt name is clear
Test your prompt text with sample content
Click “Save Prompt”
Your prompt is now available in the quick menu!

📝Testing Your Prompt

After creating a prompt:

Go to any webpage
Select some text
Right-click or use the extension menu
Choose your new prompt
Check if the result matches what you wanted

If it doesn’t work as expected:

Make your instructions more specific
Add more details about format or tone
Include examples in the prompt text
Simplify complex instructions

Remember: You can always edit your prompt to improve it!

🎨Creative Prompt Ideas

For Students

“Summarize for Study Notes”
“Explain Key Concepts”
“Create Flashcard Questions”
“Simplify Textbook Language”

For Marketers

“Generate Ad Copy”
“Create Email Subject Lines”
“Write Instagram Caption”
“Make SEO-Friendly”

For Developers

“Add Code Comments”
“Explain Code Function”
“Write Documentation”
“Simplify Technical Docs”

For Customer Support

“Write Empathetic Reply”
“Create Help Article”
“Explain Solution Step-by-Step”
“Make Customer-Friendly”

Common Use Cases

Quick Edits

“Remove Filler Words”
“Shorten to 100 Words”
“Make More Concise”
“Add Transition Words”

Content Creation

“Generate 5 Headlines”
“Create Call-to-Action”
“Write Opening Hook”
“Add Conclusion Paragraph”

Communication

“Make More Polite”
“Remove Emotion (Neutral Tone)”
“Add Enthusiasm”
“Make Diplomatic”

Need Help?

If your prompt isn’t working well:

Too general? → Add more specific instructions
Wrong tone? → Specify the exact tone you want
Wrong format? → Describe the format clearly
Too long/short? → Set clear length limits

Example of improving a prompt:

Before (vague):

Make this better

After (specific):

Improve the following text by:

Fixing grammar and spelling
Making it more professional
Removing filler words
Keeping it under 150 words

What’s Next?

After creating your prompt:

Test it on different types of text
Refine the instructions if needed
Create variations for different use cases
Share useful prompts with your team!

Happy prompt building! 🚀