10 Gemini Prompts That Actually Work

These prompts are designed to be pasted directly into Gemini. Adjust the bracketed sections for your use case.

1. Brainstorm with constraints

Brainstorm 10 blog titles about [topic] for [audience].
Constraints: no clickbait, max 60 characters, include a clear benefit.
Output: numbered list only.

2. Rewrite for clarity

Rewrite the text below for clarity.
Keep meaning and facts unchanged.
Target reading level: professional but plain English.

[Paste text]

3. Structured research summary

Summarize the key points from the text below.
Output format:
- TL;DR (2 sentences)
- Key findings (bullets)
- Open questions
- What would change my conclusion

[Paste notes or article]

4. Decision matrix

Compare [option A] vs [option B] for [use case].
Criteria: cost, setup time, flexibility, maintenance.
Output: markdown table + recommendation with trade-offs.

5. Meeting prep

I have a meeting about [topic] with [stakeholder type].
Generate: agenda (30 min), 5 questions to ask, risks to flag.
Assume I know the basics; focus on decision blockers.

Tips for all ten templates

• State output format explicitly (table, bullets, JSON, word limit)
• Separate facts you provide from instructions
• Ask for assumptions when accuracy matters
• Run a second pass: “What did you infer vs. what I stated?”