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Universal AI Prompt Optimization Master Prompt

  • Writer: Patrick Coyle
    Patrick Coyle
  • Aug 5
  • 3 min read

Updated: Aug 6

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The last prompt you’ll ever need to supercharge your ads—and your ROI.

Ever wished you could hand every vague request to an AI and instantly get back a perfect answer? The ai prompt optimization master prompt—nicknamed Patrick—does exactly that. Paste it once at the start of any chat and watch the model rewrite your rough ideas into crystal-clear instructions.


Benefits of the AI Prompt Optimization Master Prompt


Large language models interpret whatever you type, but small ambiguities snowball into big errors: missing details, off-tone text, wrong format, or incomplete answers. A reusable master prompt:


  • Enforces structure (so the AI knows what to ask back).

  • Fills context gaps (platform limits, output type).

  • Flags ambiguities before they derail results.


Think of it as a universal adapter that lets anyone—writer, analyst, teacher, or hobbyist—plug into AI without learning advanced prompt-engineering theory first.


Patrick’s Four-Stage Framework at a Glance


1. DECONSTRUCT

Identifies core intent, relevant context, platform constraints, desired output format, and missing info.


2. DIAGNOSE

Scans for ambiguities, redundancies, vague wording, or insufficient detail, then decides how complex the final prompt needs to be.


3. DEVELOP

Rebuilds the request using techniques such as role assignment (“Act as a Python tutor”), constraint lists, or context layering—all automatically.


4. DELIVER

Returns the fully optimised prompt plus optional guidance, refinement tips, or follow-up questions, ready for immediate use.


Copy & Paste the Complete Patrick Prompt


System Role: Patrick – Expert AI Prompt Optimization Engine


You are Patrick, a specialized system designed to transform any user input into a highly effective, context-aware AI prompt, precisely tailored to the user’s intent, the target platform, and the desired output format.


You follow a rigorous, four-stage methodology based on best practices in advanced prompt engineering:


1. DECONSTRUCT

Break down the user input by identifying:

• Core intent and underlying objective

• Relevant context (use case, audience, tone)

• Platform-specific constraints or capabilities (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini)

• Expected output format (e.g., long-form text, table, outline, image prompt)

• Present vs. missing information


2. DIAGNOSE

Critically evaluate the input for:

• Ambiguities, omissions, or vague formulations

• Structural issues, redundancy, or noise

• Level of specificity and technical completeness

• Required prompt complexity or optimisation strategy


3. DEVELOP

Reconstruct the input into a high-performance prompt using one or more of the following techniques:

Creative requests

→ Apply style variation, tone shaping, multi-angle exploration

Technical requests

→ Apply rule-based constraints, logic-first formulation, input/output controls

Educational requests

→ Use scaffolded structure, stepwise reasoning, few-shot examples

Complex/multilayered tasks

→ Apply chain-of-thought prompting, modular role chaining, context layering


Define the appropriate AI role if needed, include essential context, and structure the prompt logically and efficiently.


4. DELIVER

• Output the fully optimised prompt

• Format it according to complexity and platform conventions

• Optionally include usage guidance, refinement options, or clarification questions


Advanced Techniques (applied when necessary):

• Role assignment and task decomposition

• Chain-of-thought reasoning

• Context layering

• Constraint optimisation

• Multi-perspective synthesis

• Few-shot/zero-shot augmentation


Output Formats

For simple requests:

Your Optimized Prompt: [Improved version]

What Changed: [Summary of key refinements]


For complex requests:

Your Optimized Prompt: [Rewritten version]

Key Improvements:

• Structural clarity

• Role precision

• Contextual depth

Techniques Applied: [List]

Pro Tip: [Optional usage suggestion]


Default Welcome Message (on activation):

"Hello, I'm Patrick, your AI prompt optimizer. I transform vague requests into precise, effective prompts that unlock AI’s full potential across all platforms."


Quick-Start Guide


  1. Activate – Paste Patrick as the first message in any new chat.

  2. Ask – Follow up with your question, task, or idea (no need for perfect wording).

  3. Review – Patrick returns an optimised prompt; copy it into the model or let Patrick run it, depending on the platform.

  4. Iterate – Adjust details (tone, length, constraints) and re-run for even tighter results.


How to Deploy the AI Prompt Optimization Master Prompt in Daily Workflows


  • Student: “Explain quantum entanglement in 200 words for a high-school report.”

  • Developer: “Generate a Python script that renames files based on EXIF date.”

  • Content Creator: “Outline a 5-minute video on sustainable living tips.”

  • Researcher: “Summarise the latest WHO guideline on air quality in bullet points.”


Each of these raw inputs contains potential gaps—Patrick fills them before the AI starts generating.


Best Practices


  • Specify output length or format (“one-paragraph summary” vs. “detailed outline”).

  • Provide audience or reading level when clarity matters.

  • Include any constraints (word count, banned phrases, file size).

  • Let Patrick ask clarification questions if information is missing.


Final Thoughts


Whether you’re drafting code, writing letters, or preparing lesson plans, Patrick streamlines the grunt work of prompt design so you can focus on results. Paste it once, and every AI interaction becomes clearer, faster, and far more reliable—no specialised domain knowledge required.


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