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The Prompt Library

The Prompt Library gives you quick access to proven prompts for common tasks. Instead of writing prompts from scratch, use these templates to get great results instantly.

Opening the Prompt Library

Access the Prompt Library in two ways:

  • Click the library icon in the chat interface
  • Use the keyboard shortcut: ⌘J (Mac) or Ctrl+J (Windows/Linux)

Once open, you can:

  • Press 1-9 to quickly select the first 9 prompts
  • Use arrow keys to navigate between prompts
  • Press Enter to insert the selected prompt

Context-Aware Prompts

The Prompt Library shows different prompts depending on where you are:

  • In Chat Mode: Research and planning prompts for discovering ideas, analyzing competitors, and planning content strategy
  • In Canvas Mode: Script refinement prompts for improving hooks, pacing, engagement, and preparing for publication

Chat Mode Categories

Competitor Research

Analyze channels and videos for insights:

  • Channel Strategy Deep Dive - Understand a channel's content strategy and what makes them successful
  • Competitive Video Breakdown - Analyze what makes a specific video work
  • SWOT Analysis - Compare your channel with competitors
  • Gap Analysis - Find content opportunities competitors have missed
  • Competitor Thumbnail Analysis - Study successful thumbnail patterns

Content Planning

Series, calendars, and strategic content:

  • Content Series Planning - Plan a multi-video series on a topic
  • Create Content Calendar - Build a 4-week content plan based on trends
  • Brainstorm 20 Video Topics - Generate topic ideas based on successful patterns
  • Trend Analysis - Identify emerging trends in your niche

Strategy Planning

Channel blueprints and audience research:

  • Channel Blueprint from Inspiration - Create a channel strategy inspired by successful creators
  • Target Audience Deep Dive - Define your ideal viewer in detail
  • Find Channels with Similar Audience - Discover channels targeting your audience
  • Channel from TV Show Format - Adapt TV formats for YouTube

Video Research

Ideas, titles, hooks, and thumbnails:

  • Discover Rising Niche Opportunities - Find breakout channels and outlier patterns
  • Outlier Title Transfer - Apply successful title formats to your topics
  • Generate Titles Using Outlier Theory - Create compelling title variations
  • Niche Outlier Pattern Analysis - Identify what works in your niche
  • Create Hook Variations - Generate multiple hook approaches
  • Video Breakdown Analysis - Deep dive into what makes a video work
  • Data-Driven Thumbnail Ideas - Get thumbnail suggestions based on successful patterns

Canvas Mode Categories

When you're in Canvas working on a script, you'll see these categories:

Script Structure

Hook, pacing, transitions, and flow:

  • Strengthen the Hook - Improve your opening
  • Improve Pacing and Pattern Interrupts - Keep viewers engaged
  • Smooth Section Transitions - Better flow between ideas
  • Strengthen the Conclusion - End with impact
  • Add Open Loops - Create anticipation throughout

Content Enhancement

Clarity, examples, and retention tactics:

  • Simplify Readability - Make content easier to follow
  • Add Examples and Stories - Strengthen points with concrete examples
  • Add Curiosity Gaps - Improve retention with strategic information reveals
  • Optimize for Retention - Keep viewers watching
  • Fact-Check with Research - Verify claims against your research

Engagement

CTAs, emotional impact, and persuasion:

  • Add Engagement Triggers - Prompt comments and interaction
  • Enhance Emotional Impact - Connect with viewers
  • Strengthen Value Propositions - Make benefits clear
  • Optimize Call-to-Actions - Improve subscribe and engagement prompts

Publishing & Promotion

Descriptions, social media, and production:

  • Video Description - SEO-optimized descriptions
  • Social Media Package - Posts for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
  • Newsletter Content - Email to promote your video
  • Blog Post Adaptation - Transform your script into written content
  • Shot List and B-Roll - Plan your visual production

Using a Prompt

To use a prompt:

  1. Open the Prompt Library (⌘J)
  2. Browse or search for the prompt you need
  3. Click to insert it into your chat
  4. Fill in any placeholders (like [channel handle] or [topic])
  5. Send and let the AI work

Customize Freely

Prompts are starting points, not rigid templates. Feel free to modify them or add context before sending.

Chaining Prompts

Prompts work great in sequence. A typical workflow might be:

  1. Discover Rising Niche Opportunities - Find what's working
  2. Outlier Title Transfer - Apply patterns to your topic
  3. Create Hook Variations - Write hooks for the winning title
  4. Create a script - Move to Canvas to write

Next Steps

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