Boost Your ChatGPT Experience with a Custom Prompt Generator!

Boost Your ChatGPT Experience with a Custom Prompt Generator!

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Creating a Custom ChatGPT Prompt Generator 2.1 Add the ChatGPT URL 2.2 Customize the Browser Profile 2.3 Ask for Input for the Topic 2.4 Ask for Input for the Topic Detail 2.5 Ask for Input for the Word Count 2.6 Ask for Input for the Target Audience 2.7 Create a List of Content Types 2.8 Create a List of Tones 2.9 Add the Prompt Template 2.10 Replace Placeholder Text with Inputs 2.11 Copy the Prompt to Clipboard 2.12 Paste the Prompt into the ChatGPT Message Box
3. Testing the Shortcut
4. Saving the Topic Description to a Text File
5. Streamlining the Shortcut by Generating a File Name
6. Selecting New Topic Details or Existing Text File
7. Storing Prompt Content in a Text File
8. Customizing the Shortcut Appearance
9. Conclusion

Creating a Custom ChatGPT Prompt Generator

Have you ever wished there was a more efficient way to generate custom ChatGPT prompts? With the help of the Mac Shortcuts app, you can create a custom ChatGPT prompt generator that will save you time and effort. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of creating your own prompt generator step by step.

1. Introduction

Generating prompts for ChatGPT can be a tedious task, especially when you have to manually copy and paste template text and replace placeholders. This shortcut aims to automate this process by replacing placeholder text with user inputs, copying the prompt to the clipboard, and pasting it into the ChatGPT message box. Additionally, you can customize the shortcut to suit your needs by adding custom lists of items and multiple text inputs.

2. Creating a Custom ChatGPT Prompt Generator

Let's dive into the process of creating a custom ChatGPT prompt generator using the Mac Shortcuts app.

2.1 Add the ChatGPT URL

To begin, open the Mac Shortcuts app and create a new shortcut. Add a Text action and paste the ChatGPT URL in the provided field. This will ensure that the ChatGPT webpage opens up in the correct profile in Chrome.

2.2 Customize the Browser Profile

To ensure that Chrome opens with the correct profile, we need to use an AppleScript. You can find the AppleScript in the description box below. Copy and paste the AppleScript into the shortcut. To complete this step, navigate to chrome://version in Chrome and copy the text after the last forward slash in the Profile Path section. Paste the text between the quotes in the AppleScript.

2.3 Ask for Input for the Topic

Next, we'll add an Ask for Input action to prompt the user for the topic. Customize the dialog box prompt text and set a default text if desired.

2.4 Ask for Input for the Topic Detail

Add another Ask for Input action to prompt the user for the topic detail. Customize the prompt text according to your needs.

2.5 Ask for Input for the Word Count

Now, add an Ask for Input action to prompt the user for the word count. Change the input type from text to number and customize the prompt text accordingly.

2.6 Ask for Input for the Target Audience

To specify the target audience, add one more Ask for Input action. Customize the prompt text to gather the desired information.

2.7 Create a List of Content Types

To provide options for content types, add a Text action and list each type of content on a separate line. To pass each text line as an individual item, add a Split Text action. This action will split the text entered into separate items.

2.8 Create a List of Tones

Similarly, add a Text action to list each tone on a separate line. Use a Split Text action to split the text into separate items.

2.9 Add the Prompt Template

To set up the prompt template, add a Text action. Copy the prompt template onto your clipboard and paste it into the Text action. You can also insert additional information above the prompt to provide context.

2.10 Replace Placeholder Text with Inputs

In this step, we will replace all the placeholder text in the prompt template with the inputs from the previous actions. To do so, highlight the placeholder text you want to replace, right-click, and choose "Select Variable." Scroll to the corresponding input action and select the desired input.

2.11 Copy the Prompt to Clipboard

Add a Copy to Clipboard action to copy the entire prompt to the clipboard. The action will automatically select the Text from the Text action above.

2.12 Paste the Prompt into the ChatGPT Message Box

Finally, add a Run AppleScript action to paste the copied prompt into the ChatGPT message box. You can find the AppleScript in the description box below. Before running a test, comment out the return keystroke line if you want to review the prompt without sending it.

3. Testing the Shortcut

Press the play button to test the shortcut. Review the content to ensure that all the outputs of your actions are displayed correctly.

4. Saving the Topic Description to a Text File

To easily save the topic description for future use, we'll generate a file name by combining today's date and the topic title. Add a Date and Format Date action to create the file name and format it accordingly. Then, add a Get Text from Input action to retrieve the topic description.

5. Streamlining the Shortcut by Generating a File Name

To streamline the shortcut, add a Save File action. Customize the save location to your preference and insert the file name into the Subpath field. You can overwrite existing files if desired.

6. Selecting New Topic Details or Existing Text File

To give the user the option to enter new topic details or select from an existing text file, add a text action with the options. Use a Split Text action and a Choose from List action to create the selection menu. Add an If action and a File action to retrieve the selected text file.

7. Storing Prompt Content in a Text File

To avoid hardcoding prompt content into each individual shortcut, it's more efficient to store the content in a text file. Copy the content and create a new text file. Add a File action and navigate to the text file. Add a Get Text from File action and insert the text file content into the Text action of the shortcut.

8. Customizing the Shortcut Appearance

If you want the shortcut to be accessible from the menu bar, enable the Pin in Menu bar option. You can also customize the icon and color to your preference.

9. Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully created a custom ChatGPT prompt generator shortcut using the Mac Shortcuts app. This shortcut will save you time and effort when generating prompts for ChatGPT. Feel free to explore other Mac shortcuts to further enhance your daily workflow. Let us know in the comments below if you found this tutorial helpful. Don't forget to subscribe for more time-saving tips and tricks for your daily workflow. Thank you for watching!

Highlights:

• Create a custom ChatGPT prompt generator using the Mac Shortcuts app
• Automate the process of generating prompts and replacing placeholder text with user inputs
• Customize the shortcut by adding custom lists of items and multiple text inputs
• Streamline the process by generating a file name and easily saving topic descriptions to a text file
• Choose between entering new topic details or selecting from an existing text file
• Store prompt content in a text file to avoid hardcoding it into individual shortcuts
• Customize the shortcut appearance by pinning it to the menu bar and selecting a custom icon and color