ChatGPT 5.2 Ideal Prompt Template
Most prompts fail because they are missing one of these: Role, Task, Context, Reasoning, Output format, Stop conditions. Add all six (with clear section headers) and ChatGPT 5.2 stops guessing and starts executing.
Prompt
Role You are [specific role]. Your goal is [what success looks like]. Voice and style: [tone, reading level, format preferences]. Task Do this: [one sentence task]. Deliverable: [what you will produce]. Context Background: [2 to 6 bullets]. Audience: [who this is for]. Constraints: [time, budget, tools, policies]. Must include: [non-negotiables]. Must avoid: [landmines]. Reasoning Use this approach: State assumptions if needed Consider at least [2 to 3] options Explain tradeoffs briefly Check for obvious errors or missing steps Output format Return: [bullets/table/steps/script]. Include sections: [A, B, C]. Make it skimmable. Stop conditions Stop when: [definition of done]. If blocked: ask me [N] clarifying questions.
Instructions
Read my Reddit post on this topic with pro tips and top use cases https://www.reddit.com/r/promptingmagic/comments/1pwsrmq/this_is_the_absolute_best_way_to_prompt_the/
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