The AI Workflow Library

Recipes that get it done.

The exact steps to finish real tasks with AI — the tool, the moves, and a prompt to copy. Pick one and go.

36 recipes
Writing & Email saves ~15 min

Rough notes -> polished email

Hand over bullet points, get back a send-ready email.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Dump your rough points
  2. Ask for an email in your tone
  3. Skim, tweak one line, send
Starter prompt

Turn these notes into a clear, friendly email to [recipient]: [notes]. Keep it under 150 words.

Writing & Email saves ~20 min

Reply to a long thread

Summarize a messy thread and draft the reply.

ClaudeCopilot
The recipe
  1. Paste the whole thread
  2. Ask what needs a response
  3. Get a drafted reply to edit
Starter prompt

Summarize this email thread, list what needs a reply, and draft a response in a [warm/professional] tone: [thread].

Writing & Email saves ~10 min

Make anything clearer & shorter

Cut the fluff without losing the meaning.

ClaudeGemini
The recipe
  1. Paste the text
  2. Ask for a tighter version
  3. Compare and keep the best
Starter prompt

Rewrite this to be clearer and 30% shorter, keeping the meaning and a [tone] voice: [text].

Writing & Email saves ~25 min

Draft a tricky message

Bad news, a boundary, a delicate ask -- handled with care.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Describe the situation + goal
  2. Ask for a tactful draft
  3. Adjust the warmth, send
Starter prompt

Help me write a tactful message to [person] about [situation]. I want to [goal] while staying kind and clear.

Writing & Email saves ~30 min

Doc -> one-page summary

Turn a long document into something skimmable.

ClaudeCopilot
The recipe
  1. Paste or attach the doc
  2. Ask for a one-page summary
  3. Pull the action items out
Starter prompt

Summarize this document on one page with key points, decisions, and action items: [doc].

Writing & Email saves ~40 min

Job description that attracts

Compelling, inclusive job posts in minutes.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Give role + must-haves
  2. Ask for a full JD
  3. Tune the intro hook
Starter prompt

Write a job description for a [role] at a [company type]: mission, responsibilities, must-haves, and a compelling intro.

Research & Analysis saves ~45 min

Summarize a long PDF

Get the gist of a report without reading all 40 pages.

ClaudeNotebookLM
The recipe
  1. Attach the PDF
  2. Ask for a structured summary
  3. Ask follow-up questions
Starter prompt

Summarize this report's key findings, methodology, and anything I should question, in bullet points: [PDF].

Research & Analysis saves ~30 min

Options -> decision table

Compare choices side by side, fast.

ClaudeGemini
The recipe
  1. List the options + what matters
  2. Ask for a comparison table
  3. Add a recommendation
Starter prompt

Compare [options] in a table across [criteria], then recommend one for someone who values [priority].

Research & Analysis saves ~35 min

Messy text -> clean table

Pull structured data out of unstructured notes.

ClaudeExcel
The recipe
  1. Paste the raw text
  2. Define the columns you want
  3. Get a clean table to paste
Starter prompt

Extract the following fields into a table from this text: [fields]. Text: [paste].

Research & Analysis saves ~60 min

Get up to speed fast

A briefing on any new topic in minutes.

ClaudePerplexity
The recipe
  1. Name the topic + your level
  2. Ask for a primer
  3. Drill into what matters
Starter prompt

Explain [topic] to me as a [beginner/expert]: the core ideas, why they matter, and what to learn next.

Research & Analysis saves ~45 min

Insights from feedback

Turn a pile of reviews into themes you can act on.

ClaudeJulius
The recipe
  1. Paste the feedback
  2. Ask for themes + frequency
  3. Get suggested actions
Starter prompt

Group this customer feedback into themes, note how often each appears, and suggest 3 actions: [feedback].

Research & Analysis saves ~20 min

Pressure-test an argument

Find the holes before someone else does.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Paste your argument or plan
  2. Ask for the strongest objections
  3. Shore up the weak spots
Starter prompt

Play devil's advocate on this argument and list the 5 strongest objections, then how I'd answer each: [argument].

Marketing & Social saves ~3 hrs

One idea -> a month of posts

A full content calendar from a single theme.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Give the theme + audience
  2. Ask for 30 post ideas
  3. Batch-write the best ones
Starter prompt

Give me 30 social post ideas for a [niche] audience around [theme], each with a hook and format.

Marketing & Social saves ~90 min

Blog -> 10 posts

Squeeze a week of social out of one article.

ClaudeGemini
The recipe
  1. Paste the blog post
  2. Ask for 10 repurposed posts
  3. Adapt per platform
Starter prompt

Turn this blog post into 10 social posts across LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, keeping the key ideas: [post].

Marketing & Social saves ~45 min

Ad variations to test

Dozens of angles, ready to A/B.

ClaudeCopy.ai
The recipe
  1. Describe the product + offer
  2. Ask for 15 ad variants
  3. Launch the top picks
Starter prompt

Write 15 ad variations for [product], varying the angle (pain, aspiration, proof, urgency), with headline + body.

Marketing & Social saves ~2 hrs

Webinar -> content series

One talk becomes a week of content.

ClaudeDescript
The recipe
  1. Paste the transcript
  2. Ask for clips + posts + a recap
  3. Schedule the series
Starter prompt

From this webinar transcript, give 8 clip ideas, 5 social posts, and a recap email: [transcript].

Marketing & Social saves ~40 min

SEO article outline

A search-ready structure before you write.

ClaudePerplexity
The recipe
  1. Give the keyword + intent
  2. Ask for an outline + questions
  3. Draft section by section
Starter prompt

Create an SEO article outline for the keyword [keyword]: H2s, key questions to answer, and a meta description.

Marketing & Social saves ~45 min

Newsletter from updates

Turn the week's news into a tidy issue.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Paste your updates/links
  2. Ask for newsletter blurbs
  3. Add a subject line
Starter prompt

Turn these updates into a newsletter with short blurbs, an intro, and 3 subject line options: [updates].

Admin & Operations saves ~30 min

Transcript -> notes + actions

Never write meeting notes by hand again.

ClaudeOtter
The recipe
  1. Paste the transcript
  2. Ask for notes + action items
  3. Assign owners
Starter prompt

Turn this meeting transcript into clean notes with decisions and action items (with owners): [transcript].

Admin & Operations saves ~45 min

Loose description -> SOP

Document a process in minutes, not hours.

ClaudeNotion
The recipe
  1. Describe the task roughly
  2. Ask for a step-by-step SOP
  3. Add a checklist
Starter prompt

Turn this rough description into a clear step-by-step SOP with roles, tools, and a checklist: [description].

Admin & Operations saves ~40 min

Goal -> project plan

From a fuzzy goal to phases and milestones.

ClaudeCopilot
The recipe
  1. State the goal + deadline
  2. Ask for phases + milestones
  3. Break into tasks
Starter prompt

Build a project plan to achieve [goal] by [date]: phases, milestones, key tasks, and risks.

Admin & Operations saves ~35 min

Draft a policy or FAQ

Clear internal docs without the dread.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Give the topic + key rules
  2. Ask for a clear draft
  3. Tune the tone
Starter prompt

Draft a clear company policy on [topic] with the rules, the why, and a short FAQ.

Admin & Operations saves ~30 min

Clean a messy spreadsheet

Standardize, dedupe, and fix in one pass.

ClaudeExcel
The recipe
  1. Describe the data + issues
  2. Ask for a cleanup plan
  3. Apply the fixes
Starter prompt

Given a spreadsheet with [issues], propose a cleanup plan: fields to standardize, dedupe rules, and formulas.

Admin & Operations saves ~15 min

Checklist for any process

Turn knowledge into a repeatable checklist.

ClaudeNotion
The recipe
  1. Describe the process
  2. Ask for a checklist
  3. Save it as a template
Starter prompt

Create a step-by-step checklist for [process], grouped into phases, that anyone could follow.

Sales & Outreach saves ~1 hr

Personalized cold outreach

Outreach that sounds human, at scale.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Give the offer + target
  2. Ask for a template + variables
  3. Personalize per prospect
Starter prompt

Write a short cold outreach message offering [offer] to [target], with [variables] to personalize each one.

Sales & Outreach saves ~20 min

Call -> follow-up + next steps

A sharp recap before you forget the details.

ClaudeOtter
The recipe
  1. Paste call notes/transcript
  2. Ask for a follow-up email
  3. Confirm next steps
Starter prompt

Turn these call notes into a follow-up email with a recap, agreed next steps, and a clear CTA: [notes].

Sales & Outreach saves ~45 min

Notes -> proposal

A structured, persuasive proposal from a brief.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Give the scope + budget
  2. Ask for a proposal
  3. Polish pricing + terms
Starter prompt

Turn these notes into a client proposal with scope, timeline, deliverables, and pricing: [notes].

Sales & Outreach saves ~30 min

Handle objections

Prepared, confident answers to the tough ones.

Claude
The recipe
  1. List common objections
  2. Ask for rebuttals
  3. Practice the responses
Starter prompt

For selling [product], list the top 6 objections and a confident, honest response to each.

Sales & Outreach saves ~90 min

Nurture email sequence

A warm-up series that does the follow-up for you.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Describe the audience + goal
  2. Ask for a 5-email sequence
  3. Set the cadence
Starter prompt

Write a 5-email nurture sequence for [audience] toward [goal], each with a subject line and one clear CTA.

Sales & Outreach saves ~20 min

Research a prospect

Walk into the call already informed.

ClaudePerplexity
The recipe
  1. Give the company/person
  2. Ask for a quick brief
  3. Note 3 talking points
Starter prompt

Give me a quick brief on [company/person]: what they do, recent news, and 3 angles for my pitch.

Learning & Personal saves ~30 min

Study plan for any goal

A structured path from zero to capable.

ClaudeNotebookLM
The recipe
  1. Name the skill + timeline
  2. Ask for a weekly plan
  3. Track and adjust
Starter prompt

Build a [timeframe] study plan to learn [skill] from scratch, with weekly goals and practice tasks.

Learning & Personal saves ~10 min

Explain it simply

Any hard concept, made obvious.

ClaudeGemini
The recipe
  1. Name the concept
  2. Ask for a simple explanation
  3. Ask for an analogy
Starter prompt

Explain [concept] like I'm smart but new to it, with one everyday analogy and a quick example.

Learning & Personal saves ~1 hr

Plan a trip itinerary

A day-by-day plan tailored to you.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Give destination + style
  2. Ask for a daily itinerary
  3. Add food + logistics
Starter prompt

Plan a [days]-day trip to [place] for someone who loves [interests], with daily plans and food picks.

Learning & Personal saves ~30 min

Meal-plan the week

Dinner solved, grocery list included.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Give diet + household
  2. Ask for 7 dinners + list
  3. Swap what you dislike
Starter prompt

Create a 7-day dinner plan for [household] ([diet]), with a consolidated grocery list.

Learning & Personal saves ~20 min

Draft a tough personal message

Say the hard thing with care.

Claude
The recipe
  1. Describe the situation
  2. Ask for a heartfelt draft
  3. Make it sound like you
Starter prompt

Help me write a heartfelt message to [person] about [situation]. I want to be honest but kind.

Learning & Personal saves ~45 min

Prep for an interview

Mock questions and sharp answers.

ClaudeChatGPT
The recipe
  1. Give the role
  2. Ask for likely questions
  3. Practice STAR answers
Starter prompt

Generate 10 likely interview questions for a [role] and a strong STAR-format answer outline for each.

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