Eight Small Prompts for Everyday Chores

Not every prompt needs to be a protocol. These eight are one-paragraph asks for small chores, versions of the quick tricks that get passed around, which I've kept and tightened with a guardrail or two.

Heads up

"Agent mode" lets a model browse and click for you, and web pages can carry instructions aimed at it. That's prompt injection. Watch what an agent does.

Discount Code Finder

Link or screenshot the item and an agent tries public promo codes at checkout, like a coupon extension. Needs agent or browsing mode; expect plenty of expired codes.

Find discount codes for this item. Go to the site, add it to the cart, and test publicly available promo codes until one works. Report which code worked and the final price. Use agent mode.

File Organizer

Point an agent with file access at a messy folder. The last sentence, preview first and delete nothing, is what makes it safe to run.

Reorganize all my photos and screenshots into neatly labeled folders sorted by date, topic, and content. Rename each file based on what's actually in the image. Show me the proposed folder structure before moving anything, and don't delete anything.

Fridge Meal Planner

Photograph the open fridge (and pantry, for more options). Check its inventory list first, since it'll misread a jar or two.

Tell me the meals I can make from what's in this fridge. List what you see, then give me a few meal options with quick recipes. Note anything I'd need to grab to round out a meal.

Headshot Generator

Upload one or two clear photos of your face first. "Keep my face exactly the same" is a request, not a guarantee; image models drift.

Generate a 1:1 ultra-realistic 4K corporate headshot with studio lighting. Keep my face exactly the same. Give me a few background and wardrobe options.

Job Application Automator

Upload your resume; needs agent mode. Read every tailored version, because "optimized" can quietly become experience you don't have.

Using my resume, find jobs on LinkedIn that closely match my skills and experience. For each strong match, generate a tailored resume version and a cover letter optimized for that posting. Put it all in a sheet with the job link, match reason, and the customized documents. Use agent mode.

Marketplace Seller

Photograph the item and fill in the condition. The asking price is only as good as the comparables it can see, so check it.

I want to sell this. Here's the item and its condition: [details]. Write me a complete Facebook Marketplace listing: title, description, a fair asking price based on comparable listings, and shipping or pickup notes. If agent mode is available, draft the listing ready to post.

Notes to Infographic

Photograph your notes. "Don't add facts I didn't write" matters most, since models love filling gaps.

Turn these handwritten notes into a clean, visually clear infographic with sections, headings, and bullet points. Keep everything accurate to what I wrote and easy to follow. Don't add facts I didn't write.

Nutrition Label Analyzer

Photograph the label or ingredient list. It's a plain-English read, not dietary advice.

Look at this ingredient list and break it down in plain English. Flag anything worth knowing about, explain why, and suggest a few simpler or cleaner alternatives if there are any.

Tip

A resume or shipping label is personal data too. Keeping secrets out of prompts covers the basics.