Codes that change how ChatGPT writes
Type before any text or response. ChatGPT rewrites in that mode. Stack them: /casual + /shorten.
/humanRewrites text so it sounds natural, not robotic. /rewriteRephrases while keeping the core meaning. /improveUpgrades clarity, flow, and overall quality. /shortenCondenses into a tighter version. /expandAdds detail, depth, and supporting context. /simplifyMakes text easier to understand with plainer language. /formalChanges tone to professional. /casualChanges tone to relaxed and conversational.
Paste your essay draft, type /human + /improve, and watch ChatGPT clean up your writing without changing your voice. Best edit pass for any paper.
Match the depth to the moment
Use ELI5 when you're confused. Use ELIPhD when you want the full technical breakdown. Both work on the same topic.
ELI5Explains like you're 5. EL10Simple with slightly more depth. EL15Basic teen level with moderate detail. ELICollegeAcademic depth and rigor. ELIPhDHighly advanced and technical. /analogiesExplains using comparisons to familiar things. /deepMore detailed and layered explanation. /whyFocuses on the reason or mechanism behind something. /firstprinciplesBreaks down to fundamental truths.
Stuck on a concept? Run ELI5 first to get the basics, then run ELICollege on the same topic to add the academic layer. You learn 2x faster than reading the textbook alone.
Codes that change the shape of the response
Force the answer into the format you actually need — not a wall of text.
TLDRShortest useful summary. BULLETSTurns output into bullet points. TABLEFormats as a table for comparison. CHECKLISTConverts to an actionable checklist. STEPSTurns into a step-by-step process. /outlineOrganizes into a structured outline. /summaryConcise summary of main points. /keypointsPulls out only the most important takeaways.
Paste a 30-page reading and type TLDR + /keypoints. You get the gist plus the exam-worthy bullets in one chat. Good for night-before-class skimming.
More codes for studying smarter
The 5 video codes (QUIZME, FLASHCARDS, FEYNMAN, SOCRATIC, /teachme) live in this category too. Add these 4 to your stack.
TESTMETests understanding with questions until you get it right. /socraticSwitches the chat into a question-led teaching style. MISCONCEPTIONSLists common misunderstandings about a topic so you don't make them on the test. TIMELINEOrganizes a topic into chronological order.
The full study stack Run /teachme first to learn the topic. Then FLASHCARDS to memorize. Then QUIZME to test. Then MISCONCEPTIONS the night before to bulletproof your weak spots. Tightest possible cram loop.
Codes for essay topics, content, projects
Use these for paper topics, side projects, club ideas, or content for your TikTok.
IDEAS10Generates 10 ideas around a topic. ALT3Provides 3 different alternatives. HOOKS10Generates 10 hook ideas for content. HOOK10Creates 10 short hook options for testing. IDEAGENProduces a wider spread of idea directions. SCAMPERUses the SCAMPER creativity framework (substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to other use, eliminate, reverse). REMIXCombines two concepts into a new hybrid idea. /brainstorm100Pushes for a massive batch of ideas. /viralhooksGenerates hooks designed to grab attention fast.
Stuck on an essay topic? Type IDEAS10 for your subject, then ALT3 on your favorite. You'll have a paper topic in under 60 seconds.
Codes that pressure-test your thinking
Use for essays that need argument depth, group projects, internships, or any decision with a deadline.
PROSCONSLists advantages and disadvantages. SWOTStrengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats. COMPARECompares two or more options side by side. /assumptionsIdentifies hidden assumptions in a claim. /counterGenerates the strongest counterargument. /debateExplores both sides in a balanced way. /steelmanBuilds the strongest version of an opposing argument. /devilsadvocateChallenges your idea by arguing against it. RISKMAPIdentifies key risks in a plan. SECONDORDERLooks beyond first effects to later consequences. REDTEAMCritiques aggressively to expose weaknesses. DECIDECreates a structured decision framework. PARETOFinds the small actions that drive most results.
The codes top students use for the hardest problems
Reach for these on senior thesis work, debate prep, research, or any time the obvious answer isn't enough.
DELTRDecompose, evaluate, limit, transform, rebuild. OODAObserve, orient, decide, act. KILLCRITICForces blunt critique focused on flaws. PARADOXLooks for contradictions inside an idea. LENSSTACKExamines a topic through multiple perspectives. X10THINKThink 10x more deeply before answering. HIDDENASSUMPTIONSSurfaces assumptions easy to miss. FRACTALExplores by zooming in and out across levels. BLACKSWANFocus on rare but high-impact possibilities. REVERSEENGINEERWorks backward to infer how something functions. SIGNALVSNOISESeparates useful info from distractions. HYPOTHESISGENGenerates multiple explanations for an observation. SYSTEMMAPMaps actors, forces, and relationships in a system. METAExamines the framing of the question itself.
Codes for projects, scripts, and content creation
Use these for video scripts, social posts, presentations, or any project where format matters as much as substance.
/simulateSimulates a scenario, conversation, or role-play. /predictProjects likely future outcomes. /futurehistoryDescribes the future as if already remembered. /reverseWorks backward by describing failure first, then inverting. SCRIPTFormats output like a script for video or dialogue. THREADStructures response like a social media thread. /storymodeShifts the answer into a narrative-driven style.
Need to make a presentation memorable? Run /storymode on your topic. ChatGPT wraps the dry concept in a story arc you can repeat back during the presentation.
Three codes that handle 90% of CS coursework
Paste your code (and the error if you have one). One of these three will solve it.
DEBUGFinds likely bugs or errors in code. EXPLAINCODEExplains what code is doing in plain language. OPTIMIZEImproves code for speed, efficiency, or cleanliness.
The CS homework loop Stuck on a homework problem? Type EXPLAINCODE on the starter code, write your attempt, run DEBUG, then OPTIMIZE for the bonus points. You learn the why and submit clean code.
For language-specific help, prefix with the language: "Python: DEBUG [paste code]" or "JavaScript: OPTIMIZE [paste code]". Sharper output every time.
The everyday workhorse codes
The 18 codes you'll use most often across every subject and assignment.
/convertConverts content from one format to another. /translateTranslates text into another language. /tonechangeChanges the emotional or stylistic tone. /examplesAdds examples to make the idea easier to grasp. /usecasesLists practical situations where the idea applies. /breakdownSplits a complex topic into smaller parts. /stepbystepForces a sequential process. /insightsPulls out notable observations or patterns. /clarifyClears up ambiguity, makes meaning more precise. /expandideasTakes a rough idea and develops it further. /compressShrinks content while preserving the main message. /reframePresents the same idea from a different angle. /coachFrames answer as guidance from a coach or mentor. /critiqueReviews work and points out what needs improvement. /improvehooksRefines hooks to make them more compelling. /systemrewriteRewrites text to feel more structured and systemized. /autopromptGenerates a better prompt from a rough request. /godmodePushes for a more assertive and comprehensive response.
Combine codes for next-level results
Stack two or three codes in a single chat for outcomes a single code can't get you to. These are the moves top students use.
FEYNMAN + QUIZME
First make ChatGPT explain the concept like you're 12. Then have it quiz you on what it just taught.
FEYNMAN photosynthesis, then QUIZME /firstprinciples + /steelman
Strip an essay topic down to its core, then build the strongest opposing argument. Bulletproof your thesis.
/firstprinciples capitalism, then /steelman the opposite PROSCONS + DECIDE + SECONDORDER
For any major decision: which classes to take, which internship to accept, which major to switch to.
PROSCONS → DECIDE → SECONDORDER PERSONA + CONTEXT + /teachme
Set the role and your major up front. Every example gets framed for your field.
"as a strict college professor" + "I'm a nursing major" + /teachme chemistry
Save your favorite stacks as Custom Instructions inside ChatGPT settings. Once they're saved, every new chat starts with your stack already loaded — no copy-paste needed.