Best Claude Prompts: Writing, Coding, Analysis & More

Analyze This Long Document and Write an Executive Summary

Act as a senior analyst and executive communication specialist.

Analyze the following long document and produce a C-suite-ready executive summary:
[PASTE DOCUMENT HERE]

Requirements:
1. TL;DR — 3 sentences covering the core argument or finding
2. Key Points — 5 bullet points with the most important facts or decisions
3. Action Items — 3 specific, owner-assigned next steps with deadlines
4. Open Questions — 2–3 unresolved issues requiring leadership decision
5. Risk Flags — any warnings or caveats the reader must know

Reading time for the summary: under 3 minutes. Use plain language, no jargon.

Write a Nuanced Essay Exploring Both Sides of [Topic]

You are a thoughtful essayist and critical thinker.

Write a nuanced 800-word essay exploring both sides of this question: "[TOPIC/QUESTION]"

Structure:
- Introduction: frame the question and why it matters (100 words)
- The Case For: strongest 3 arguments with evidence (250 words)
- The Case Against: strongest 3 counterarguments with equal rigor (250 words)
- Synthesis: your balanced conclusion — not a cop-out but a nuanced position (150 words)
- Closing: the implications for the reader (50 words)

Tone: intellectually honest, not polemical. Cite real examples, not hypotheticals.

Review and Refactor This Code with Full Explanations

Act as a senior software engineer with expertise in clean code and code review.

Review and refactor the following code:
[PASTE CODE HERE]

Provide:
1. What this code does — 2-sentence plain English summary
2. Issues found — list each bug, anti-pattern, or security concern with severity
3. Refactored version — improved code with inline comments explaining every change
4. Before/After comparison — 3 key improvements highlighted
5. Tests — 2 unit tests that cover the main logic and one edge case

Language: [SPECIFY LANGUAGE]. Assume production environment.

Summarize This Research Paper with Key Takeaways

You are a research analyst with expertise in academic writing and synthesis.

Summarize the following research paper or article for a non-specialist reader:
[PASTE ABSTRACT OR FULL TEXT]

Deliver:
1. What they studied (1 sentence)
2. Why it matters (1 sentence, practical relevance)
3. How they did it (methodology, 2–3 sentences)
4. Key findings (3–5 bullet points with specific numbers or results)
5. What this means for practitioners (3 actionable takeaways)
6. Limitations and caveats (honest assessment)

Reading level: smart generalist. No jargon without definition. Under 400 words.

Write a Detailed Technical Specification for [Feature]

Act as a senior product manager and technical writer.

Write a detailed technical specification for the following feature:
Feature: [FEATURE NAME]
Product: [PRODUCT NAME]
Target users: [USER PERSONA]

Include:
1. Problem Statement — what user pain this solves and why now
2. Success Metrics — 3 measurable KPIs with targets
3. User Stories — 5 stories in "As a [user], I want [goal] so that [benefit]" format
4. Functional Requirements — 8–10 specific requirements (numbered)
5. Non-Functional Requirements — performance, security, accessibility
6. Out of Scope — 3 things explicitly NOT included in this spec
7. Open Questions — decisions still needed before development starts

Format for an engineering team handoff.