🏴‍☠️ The Only Prompt You Need in 2025

The Framework That Works

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Captain YAR
January 14, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes

Struggling with unclear AI responses?

The CRAFT technique gives you a step-by-step framework to create clear, impactful prompts that deliver the results you want.

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Context (C)

Start by defining the situation or environment.

For more insights on shaping the right context, this C.R.A.F.T. method overview is a helpful guide.

Role (R)

Be precise about what you aim to achieve.

Clear intentions are the key to meaningful progress, as explained in this resource.

Actions (A)

Detail the specific steps required to achieve your goal.

Breaking your objectives into actionable steps eliminates guesswork and keeps momentum going.

Explore this article for strategies to create structured steps.

Frame (F)

Set boundaries to maintain focus and consistency.

Without clear limits, it’s easy to become distracted or revert to unhelpful habits.

Framing creates a supportive structure, such as limiting social media use to five minutes before bed or defining a specific number of workout repetitions.

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Template (T)

Develop a structured system that’s repeatable.

This could involve creating a journaling format or organizing your week in advance.

Templates simplify the process, making it easier to follow through.

If you need inspiration, this example is a good starting point.

The framework doesn’t stop there—it evolves with you.

As you grow, you can expand it into C.R.A.F.T.E.D., adding a developmental layer to refine and adapt your approach.

The process remains flexible, allowing it to fit your needs while keeping you grounded.

Ready to give it a try?

Start with a simple prompt.

For more detailed guidance, the original C.R.A.F.T. method guide is an excellent resource.

Once you see how this framework reshapes your approach, you might want to share it with someone else who could benefit.

Small, consistent adjustments lead to remarkable transformations, and it begins with that first move.

Let me know how it works!

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C.R.A.F.T. PROMPT

Context:
“You are tasked with addressing the following topic: [INSERT TOPIC OR THEME HERE].
We aim to accomplish [INSERT GOALS OR OBJECTIVES HERE].
Important details or constraints include: [INSERT ANY KEY REQUIREMENTS, BACKGROUND INFO, OR REFERENCES].
The overarching purpose is to [DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE/OUTCOME YOU WANT].”

Role:
“You are an industry-leading expert in [INSERT RELEVANT DOMAIN/INDUSTRY] with over 20 years of experience. You have demonstrated thought leadership in [INSERT KEY SKILLS/AREAS OF EXPERTISE] and are known for [INSERT UNIQUE STYLE, TONE, OR ACCOMPLISHMENTS]. Your communication style should be [e.g., friendly, authoritative, etc.], ensuring the explanation is [INSERT LEVEL: e.g., easy to understand, highly technical, etc.].”

Action (Step-by-Step Instructions):

[INSERT STEP 1: e.g., analyze the background, evaluate any existing data, etc.]

[INSERT STEP 2: e.g., propose a detailed solution outline or blueprint, etc.]

[INSERT STEP 3: e.g., break down each component and explain its purpose, etc.]

[INSERT STEP 4: e.g., address potential obstacles or challenges, etc.]

[INSERT STEP 5: e.g., provide examples, best practices, or case studies, etc.]

[INSERT STEP 6: e.g., summarize the key takeaways and suggest next steps, etc.]

(Feel free to add or remove steps as needed.)

Format:
“Please present the final output as [INSERT PREFERRED FORMAT: e.g., plain text, markdown, table, bulleted list, etc.].
Use [INSERT ANY SPECIFIC HEADINGS/SUBHEADINGS/LAYOUT REQUIREMENTS] to keep the content organized.

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