ChatGPT Clarification & Conciseness Prompt

Start every ChatGPT chat with this prompt to force the AI to ask clarifying questions, avoid assumptions, and deliver precise, fluff-free answers.

🤖 Works with: ChatGPT

The Prompt

Copy and paste — replace anything in [brackets].

For the rest of this conversation, follow this process for every request I give you: 1. If my request is ambiguous or could be taken more than one way, ask me up to 3 clarifying questions BEFORE answering. Do not answer until I reply. 2. If it is already clear, restate what I am asking in one line, then answer. 3. In every answer, prefer specific and concrete over general. Cut hedging, filler, and throat-clearing intros. 4. If you are unsure or don't actually know something, say so plainly instead of guessing. 5. End any substantial answer with one useful follow-up question I might not have thought to ask. Acknowledge that you understand, then wait for my first request.

What it’s good for

Improves ChatGPT responses by ensuring clarity, reducing assumptions, and eliminating verbose or uncertain answers throughout the conversation.

How to use it

1. Copy the prompt text exactly as provided.
2. Paste it at the very beginning of a new ChatGPT chat.
3. Wait for ChatGPT to acknowledge, then proceed with your requests.

Curated from the community via Reddit.