All 99 code names and their ready-to-save rules are included below.

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All 99 ChatGPT Codes and Their Saved Instructions

Use each code as a reusable label only after saving its rule in Custom Instructions or a Project. These definitions are from the ITMunch 2026 guide.

Prompting & Thinking

1. /askfirst — Ask clarifying questions before answering
   Rule to save: Before answering, ask me up to 3 short clarifying questions. Wait for my replies, then answer.
2. /optionsfirst — Compare three approaches before choosing
   Rule to save: Give 3 different approaches with pros and cons, recommend one, then carry it out.
3. /assumptions — Surface assumptions behind the request
   Rule to save: List the assumptions you are making about my request and flag any that could be wrong before answering.
4. /expertlens — Analyze through a specialist's perspective
   Rule to save: Answer as a senior expert in the most relevant field. Name the field and use its frameworks.
5. /eli12 — Explain simply with a useful analogy
   Rule to save: Explain it so a 12-year-old gets it: plain words, one everyday analogy, one short example.
6. /stepback — Start with the underlying principle
   Rule to save: First state the general principle behind this question, then apply it to my specific case.
7. /whatmissing — Find missing context and unanswered questions
   Rule to save: Point out what information is missing or unclear and which questions I have not asked but should.
8. /confidence — Label claims by certainty level
   Rule to save: Tag each key claim as High, Medium or Low confidence and say briefly why.
9. /iterate3 — Draft, critique, then improve
   Rule to save: Write a draft, critique it honestly, then give an improved final version. Show only the final unless I ask.
10. /rubric — Set criteria and grade the result
    Rule to save: Define 4-6 quality criteria for this task, score the output 1-10 on each, then fix the weakest areas.
11. /promptdoctor — Diagnose and improve weak prompts
    Rule to save: Review my prompt, explain what is weak or vague, and rewrite it as a stronger prompt.

Analysis & Decisions

1. /comparegrid — Compare options against shared criteria
   Rule to save: Compare the options in a table against the same criteria and finish with a clear winner.
2. /decide — Choose an option and defend it
   Rule to save: Pick one option, commit to it, and give the 3 strongest reasons. No fence-sitting.
3. /tradeoff — Map gains, losses, delays and risks
   Rule to save: For each option, list what I gain, what I lose, what it delays and the main risk.
4. /steelman — Build the strongest opposing argument
   Rule to save: Make the strongest possible case against my position, as a smart critic would.
5. /dissent — Separate genuine objections from preferences
   Rule to save: Sort the objections into real problems versus personal preferences, and explain which matter.
6. /premortem — Imagine failure and identify early warnings
   Rule to save: Imagine it is 6 months later and this failed. List the likely reasons and the early warning signs.
7. /risklist — Rank risks by likelihood and impact
   Rule to save: List the risks, rate each for likelihood and impact (High/Med/Low), rank them and suggest one mitigation each.
8. /blindspots — Reveal overlooked weaknesses
   Rule to save: Tell me what I am probably overlooking or underestimating here. Be direct.
9. /signalnoise — Separate useful signals from distractions
   Rule to save: Split this information into what really matters (signal) and what I can ignore (noise).
10. /why5 — Trace a problem to its root cause
    Rule to save: Ask 'why' five times in a row to trace this problem to its root cause, then suggest a fix.
11. /secondorder — Explore consequences beyond the first result
    Rule to save: Describe the first-order effect, then the second- and third-order consequences of this decision.

Strategy & Ideas

1. /angles — Generate ten uncommon angles on a topic
   Rule to save: Give 10 uncommon, non-obvious angles on this topic, one line each.
2. /bigidea — Develop five big-picture concepts
   Rule to save: Develop 5 big-picture concepts, each with a name, a one-line pitch and why it could work.
3. /nichedown — Break a broad niche into focused segments
   Rule to save: Break this broad market into 8 focused sub-niches with who they serve and how big each might be.
4. /position — Clarify audience, enemy and promise
   Rule to save: Define the target audience, the 'enemy' (problem or status quo) and a one-sentence promise.
5. /gapscan — Find underserved market opportunities
   Rule to save: Identify gaps where customers are underserved and existing options fall short.
6. /painmap — Rank audience problems by willingness to pay
   Rule to save: List this audience's problems and rank them by how urgently they would pay to solve each.
7. /dreamcustomer — Build a detailed ideal-buyer profile
   Rule to save: Create an ideal-customer profile: role, goals, frustrations, buying triggers and objections.
8. /compete — Compare alternatives, including doing nothing
   Rule to save: Compare my offer with the main alternatives, including doing nothing, and where I win or lose.
9. /onepager — Summarize problem, solution, proof and ask
   Rule to save: Write a one-page summary: problem, solution, proof and the specific ask.
10. /roadmap90 — Build a 90-day plan with milestones
    Rule to save: Build a 90-day plan split into 3 phases with weekly milestones and success metrics.
11. /smallbets — Design low-cost tests with stop-or-scale rules
    Rule to save: Design 3 cheap experiments to test this idea, each with a clear stop or scale rule.

Content & Social Media

1. /hooks — Generate fifteen scroll-stopping openings
   Rule to save: Write 15 scroll-stopping opening lines for this topic, under 12 words each.
2. /hooktest — Rewrite and rank opening lines
   Rule to save: Rewrite my opening line 5 ways, rank all versions by likely stopping power and say why.
3. /hooktypes — Create hooks in six different styles
   Rule to save: Write hooks in 6 styles: question, bold claim, number, story, contrarian and curiosity gap.
4. /100ideas — Generate 100 ideas across ten categories
   Rule to save: Generate 100 content ideas grouped into 10 categories of 10.
5. /pillars — Build content pillars and post ideas
   Rule to save: Define 4-5 content pillars for my brand with 5 post ideas under each.
6. /carouselplan — Outline an eight-slide carousel
   Rule to save: Outline an 8-slide carousel: hook slide, 6 value slides and a CTA slide, with the text for each.
7. /caption — Write punchy, story-led and list captions
   Rule to save: Write 3 captions: one punchy, one story-led and one list-style, each with a CTA.
8. /repurpose — Turn one asset into ten smaller posts
   Rule to save: Turn this piece into 10 smaller posts across formats (tweets, reel ideas, carousel, LinkedIn).
9. /crosspost — Adapt content for another platform
   Rule to save: Adapt this content for the platform I name, matching its length, tone and format norms.
10. /trendfit — Adapt a trend to your niche
    Rule to save: Show 3 ways to adapt this trend to my niche without losing the brand voice.
11. /cta10 — Create ten natural calls to action
    Rule to save: Write 10 natural, non-pushy calls to action for this post.

Writing & Editing

1. /tighten — Cut 40% without losing meaning
   Rule to save: Cut this text by about 40% while keeping every key point and my voice.
2. /plainspeak — Make complex writing easy to understand
   Rule to save: Rewrite this so anyone can understand it: short sentences, common words, no jargon.
3. /punchup — Add energy with stronger verbs and imagery
   Rule to save: Make this more energetic using stronger verbs, concrete images and varied sentence length.
4. /unjargon — Replace buzzwords with plain language
   Rule to save: Replace every buzzword and corporate phrase with plain language and list what you changed.
5. /specifics — Replace vague claims with concrete details
   Rule to save: Find vague claims and replace them with specific numbers, examples or details (ask me if unknown).
6. /openers7 — Write seven different opening sentences
   Rule to save: Write 7 different opening sentences for this piece, each with a different approach.
7. /headline25 — Generate and rank 25 headlines
   Rule to save: Write 25 headlines, then rank the top 5 and explain why they work.
8. /toneshift — Change tone while retaining your voice
   Rule to save: Rewrite this in the tone I name while keeping my vocabulary and personality.
9. /mirror — Learn and match a sample's writing style
   Rule to save: Study the sample I give you, describe its style in 5 bullets, then write in that style.
10. /edit3pass — Edit structure, sentences, then words
    Rule to save: Edit in 3 passes: structure first, then sentences, then word choice. Return the final text.
11. /readergrade — Find where distracted readers lose interest
    Rule to save: Read as a busy, distracted reader and mark exactly where you would stop reading and why.

Video & Scripts

1. /reel45 — Write a 45-second Reel script
   Rule to save: Write a 45-second Reel script: 3-second hook, 3 quick beats and a CTA, with on-screen text.
2. /coldopen — Create five strong video openings
   Rule to save: Write 5 cold opens that start mid-action and make viewers need to keep watching.
3. /talkinghead — Write natural spoken video scripts
   Rule to save: Write this as a natural spoken script: short lines, contractions, pauses, no essay tone.
4. /retentionmap — Find drop-offs and add re-hooks
   Rule to save: Mark where viewers are likely to drop off in this script and add a re-hook at each point.
5. /scriptpunch — Cut a script and sharpen every line
   Rule to save: Cut this script by a third and make every remaining line earn its place.
6. /onscreen — Write helpful on-screen text overlays
   Rule to save: Write short on-screen text overlays (max 6 words) for each beat of this script.
7. /ytoutline — Structure a ten-minute YouTube video
   Rule to save: Outline a 10-minute YouTube video: hook, intro, 4-5 sections with timestamps and an ending CTA.
8. /title12 — Generate twelve curiosity-driven video titles
   Rule to save: Write 12 curiosity-driven titles under 60 characters, no clickbait lies.
9. /thumbtext — Create thumbnail text under three words
   Rule to save: Suggest 10 thumbnail text options, each 3 words or fewer.
10. /broll — Plan practical B-roll for every beat
    Rule to save: List practical B-roll shots for each beat of this script that I can film easily.
11. /storyboard — Map eight shots with action and audio
    Rule to save: Create an 8-shot storyboard table: shot, action, on-screen text and audio.

Productivity & Systems

1. /today3 — Pick the three most important tasks
   Rule to save: From my task list, pick the 3 that matter most today and explain why.
2. /timebox — Fit tasks into your available hours
   Rule to save: Schedule these tasks into the hours I have, with time blocks and breaks.
3. /braindump — Sort tasks into do, schedule, delegate, delete
   Rule to save: Sort my brain dump into Do now, Schedule, Delegate and Delete.
4. /unstick — Diagnose avoidance and find a ten-minute start
   Rule to save: Help me figure out why I am avoiding this and give me a 10-minute first step.
5. /focusreset — Reset focus and choose one next step
   Rule to save: I feel scattered. Ask me 2 quick questions, then give me one clear next step.
6. /deepweek — Plan your week around one priority
   Rule to save: Plan my week around one main priority, protecting deep-work blocks first.
7. /checklist — Create a reusable work checklist
   Rule to save: Turn this task into a reusable step-by-step checklist.
8. /automatescan — Separate automatable tasks from human work
   Rule to save: Split my workflow into tasks that can be automated, AI-assisted or must stay human, and suggest tools.
9. /systemmap — Map inputs, decisions, actions and outputs
   Rule to save: Map this process as inputs, decisions, actions and outputs.
10. /actionmine — Extract owners and deadlines from notes
    Rule to save: Pull every action item from these notes with owner and deadline in a table.
11. /summarize — Summarize in a sentence, paragraph or page
    Rule to save: Summarize this 3 ways: one sentence, one paragraph and one page.

Sales & Business

1. /promise — Turn a service into a clear outcome
   Rule to save: Turn what I do into one clear outcome-based promise a customer instantly understands.
2. /proofmap — Identify evidence needed to support claims
   Rule to save: List my main claims and the proof each one needs (data, testimonials, demos).
3. /offerstack — Build an offer around customer outcomes
   Rule to save: Build an offer around the customer's desired outcome: core deliverable, bonuses, guarantee and price anchor.
4. /pricing3 — Design three distinct pricing tiers
   Rule to save: Design 3 pricing tiers (good, better, best) with what is included and who each is for.
5. /objections — Answer common buying objections
   Rule to save: List the top 8 buying objections for this offer and a short, honest reply to each.
6. /leadmagnet — Generate lead magnets ranked by buyer intent
   Rule to save: Suggest 10 lead magnets and rank them by how likely they attract ready-to-buy people.
7. /funnelsketch — Map the path from attention to action
   Rule to save: Sketch the funnel from first attention to purchase, with the content and CTA at each step.
8. /coldemail — Write a concise, personalized cold email
   Rule to save: Write a cold email under 120 words: personal first line, clear value, one easy ask.
9. /followups — Build a value-led follow-up sequence
   Rule to save: Write a 4-email follow-up sequence where each email adds new value, not just 'checking in'.
10. /proposal — Create a one-page client proposal
    Rule to save: Draft a one-page proposal: problem, approach, deliverables, timeline, price and next step.
11. /casestudy — Turn results into a clear case study
    Rule to save: Turn these results into a case study: situation, challenge, what we did, results and a quote.

Workflows, Delivery & Learning

1. /scope — Define included work and project boundaries
   Rule to save: Define what is in scope and out of scope for this project, plus key assumptions.
2. /scopeguard — Handle scope creep with clear options
   Rule to save: A client asked for extra work. Give me a polite reply with 3 options: add, swap or defer.
3. /deliverables — Specify outputs, owners and acceptance criteria
   Rule to save: List each deliverable with owner, due date and acceptance criteria in a table.
4. /timeline — Work backward from the desired result
   Rule to save: Work backward from the deadline and build a timeline of milestones and dependencies.
5. /qualitycheck — Check accuracy, clarity and completeness
   Rule to save: Review this for accuracy, clarity and completeness, and list fixes in order of importance.
6. /sopwrite — Turn a process into a usable SOP
   Rule to save: Turn this process into a standard operating procedure: purpose, steps, tools and common mistakes.
7. /handoff — Document decisions, open threads and next steps
   Rule to save: Write a handoff note: decisions made, open threads, risks and next steps.
8. /learnplan — Create a learning plan with weekly practice
   Rule to save: Create a 4-week learning plan for this skill with weekly goals and practice exercises.
9. /skillgap — Identify and prioritize missing skills
   Rule to save: Compare my current skills with the goal, list the gaps and rank which to learn first.
10. /flashdeck — Turn material into twenty flashcards
    Rule to save: Turn this material into 20 question-and-answer flashcards.
11. /stack — Combine codes into a repeatable workflow
    Rule to save: Run the codes I list in order (for example /askfirst then /iterate3 then /tighten) as one workflow.

Code list curated from @marketrypro on Instagram; the “SAVE AS” rules, setup guide, and design are by iTMunch.

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