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    Help & Documentation

    Prmpt turns your rough prompt ideas into clear, detailed, AI-ready prompts — from inside any app on your computer, in seconds.

    1What Does Prmpt Actually Do?

    Most people type a quick, vague idea when asking an AI tool something. The AI gets a vague question and gives a vague answer.

    Prmpt fixes that. You write your rough idea, Prmpt rewrites it into a well-structured, detailed prompt — and you paste that polished version into ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, or anywhere else.

    Before & After Examples

    Example 1 — Writing

    ❌ Beforewrite a blog post about productivity
    ✅ AfterWrite a 600-word blog post for busy professionals titled 'The 3 Habits That Separate Productive People From Everyone Else'. Use a conversational tone, open with a relatable story about feeling overwhelmed, and end with a clear 3-step action plan the reader can start today. Avoid generic advice — make it feel personal and actionable.

    Example 2 — Coding

    ❌ Beforewrite python code to read a csv
    ✅ AfterWrite a Python function that reads a CSV file from a given file path using the pandas library. The function should: handle missing values by filling them with 0, skip the first row if it's a header, return a cleaned DataFrame, and raise a clear error message if the file is not found. Include a usage example at the bottom.

    Example 3 — Image Generation

    ❌ Beforea city at night
    ✅ AfterA futuristic Tokyo street at night, heavy rain, neon signs reflecting in puddles, cinematic lighting, a lone figure in a hooded jacket walking away from camera, shot on 35mm film, shallow depth of field, moody atmosphere, cyberpunk aesthetic — ultra-detailed, 8K

    That's the difference Prmpt makes every single time.

    2Getting Started

    Create an Account

    1. 1Open Prmpt from your desktop or system tray.
    2. 2Click Sign up on the welcome screen.
    3. 3Enter your name, date of birth, email, and a password — or click Continue with Google / Continue with GitHub to sign up in one click.
    4. 4You're in — no email verification required.

    Sign In

    • Use your email and password, or use the Google / GitHub buttons.
    • Prmpt keeps you signed in between sessions.

    Your First Optimization

    1. 1Open the main app window.
    2. 2Click New Chat in the sidebar.
    3. 3Type a rough idea (e.g., "email to my boss asking for a raise").
    4. 4Press Enter.
    5. 5Prmpt returns a detailed, polished version of your prompt — ready to paste anywhere.

    3The Overlay Panel

    The Overlay is Prmpt's signature feature. It's a small floating panel that pops up over whatever app you're using — so you never have to stop what you're doing.

    Three Ways to Open It

    MethodHow
    Type @promptType @prompt in any text field on your computer — a browser, Word, Slack, anything. The overlay appears right next to your cursor.
    Keyboard shortcutPress Ctrl+5 (Windows) or Cmd+5 (Mac) from anywhere.
    System trayRight-click the Prmpt icon in your taskbar → Toggle Overlay.

    How It Works

    1. 1Type your rough idea into the overlay.
    2. 2Press Enter to optimize.
    3. 3Read the polished result.
    4. 4Click Replace to swap your @prompt text with the result — right in the app you were using.
    5. 5Or click Copy to copy it to your clipboard.
    6. 6Press Esc or click to close.
    Replace is available when you opened the overlay by typing @prompt. It automatically puts the optimized text back where your cursor was.

    No Internet?

    If you go offline, a banner appears at the top of the overlay. Optimization resumes automatically once you're back online.

    4Optimization Modes

    Choose how deeply you want Prmpt to think before it rewrites your prompt.

    ModeBest For
    FastQuick everyday tasks — emails, social posts, simple coding questions. Results in seconds.
    🧠 ThinkingComplex requests — detailed documents, tricky code, nuanced creative writing. Takes a few extra seconds but goes deeper.

    Click the mode button (bottom-left of the input box) to switch. When in doubt, start with Fast.

    5Skills

    Skills tell Prmpt what type of task you're working on so it can apply the right style and approach.

    Available Skills

    SkillGood For
    TechnicalCode, APIs, databases, algorithms
    CreativeStories, blog posts, social content, brainstorming
    BusinessStrategy, market analysis, reports, pitches
    CommunicationEmails, messages, memos, presentations
    EducationalTutorials, explanations, study guides
    VisualImage generation prompts, design briefs
    AutomationWorkflows, scripts, task instructions
    ResearchAnalysis, summaries, literature review

    How to Pick a Skill

    1. 1Click the + button in the input area.
    2. 2Choose Choose skill.
    3. 3Click the skill that fits your task (hover to see a description).
    4. 4A small tag appears in the input bar to show it's selected. Click to remove it.
    Don't worry if you're not sure — Prmpt picks a good default on its own.

    6Attach Files or Images

    Give Prmpt more context by sharing a document or screenshot alongside your request.

    What you can attach

    • Images — PNG, JPG, WebP
    • Documents — PDF (up to 32 MB each)
    • Up to 5 files at a time

    How to attach

    1. 1Click the + button in the input area.
    2. 2Choose Add photos & files.
    3. 3Pick your files.
    4. 4They appear as small cards above the input box. Click on any card to remove it.
    Useful when: You want to say "rewrite this document in a friendlier tone" and attach the original PDF, or "describe this image for an AI image generator" and attach a photo.

    7Voice Input

    Rather than typing, you can just speak your idea.

    1. 1Click the microphone icon (right side of the input bar).
    2. 2The icon turns red — you're recording.
    3. 3Say your idea out loud.
    4. 4Your words appear in the input box as you speak.
    5. 5Click the icon again to stop.
    6. 6Review what was captured, then press Enter to optimize.
    Works great when you're away from your keyboard or just think faster out loud.

    8Chat Context

    Already had a conversation with Prmpt? You can attach it as context for your next request so Prmpt knows what you've already worked on.

    1. 1In the input area, click Attach Chat Context.
    2. 2Pick a recent conversation from the list.
    3. 3A tag appears showing the chat name.
    4. 4Prmpt will factor that conversation into its next response.
    5. 5Click on the tag to detach it.

    9Your Conversation History

    Every time you optimize something, Prmpt saves it as a conversation so you can come back to it later.

    ActionHow
    Browse old versionsClick the ← → arrows on any message to flip between different versions
    Edit a past messageClick the pencil icon on any of your messages to change it and re-optimize from there
    Get a fresh resultClick regenerate on any Prmpt response to try again
    Start freshClick New Chat in the sidebar
    Rename a chatHover over it in the sidebar → click ⋯ → Rename
    Delete a chatHover over it → click ⋯ → Delete

    Your recent chats are always visible in the left sidebar for quick access.

    10Prompt Library

    The Library is where you save your best prompts so you can reuse them anytime.

    Saving a Prompt

    After getting a result you like, click the save icon on the response. Give it a name and choose a collection (folder) to put it in.

    Organizing with Collections

    Collections are like folders. You can create as many as you want — for example: Work Emails, Creative Writing, Code Snippets.

    • All Prompts and Favorites are always available by default.
    • Create a new collection with the + New Collection button.
    • Rename or delete collections from the menu.

    What You Can Do With a Saved Prompt

    ActionWhat it does
    OpenLoad it back into chat to keep refining
    CopyCopy the text to paste anywhere
    DownloadSave it as a .txt file on your computer
    EditRename it or move it to another collection
    DeleteRemove it permanently
    ShareCreate a link others can view

    Searching

    Use the search bar at the top of the library to find any prompt by its title or content.

    11Sharing

    Share a Collection

    1. 1Open the Prompt Library.
    2. 2Click the share icon next to any collection name.
    3. 3A link is copied to your clipboard — share it with anyone.
    4. 4Anyone with the link can see the collection and save it to their own Prmpt library.

    Share a Single Prompt

    1. 1Hover over any saved prompt card and click the share icon.
    2. 2Copy the link — anyone can open it and read or copy the prompt, no account needed.

    12App Memory

    Prmpt quietly learns from how you use it, so your results get better and more personal over time.

    What It Remembers

    CategoryWhat gets stored
    About YouThings you tell it directly — your job, your preferred writing style, your field
    Usage PatternsHabits it picks up on — like always wanting short answers, or always needing code examples
    Recurring ThemesTopics that come up in your prompts often

    Viewing & Editing Your Memory

    Go to Settings → Memory to see everything stored about you.

    • Click the pencil icon on any item to change it.
    • Click the trash icon to delete it.
    • Click + Add fact to manually tell Prmpt something about yourself.
    • Things you add yourself are marked "You set this" and are always trusted first.

    Turning It Off

    Toggle Learn from my usage at the top of the Memory screen to pause automatic learning. Your manually added facts are still used even when learning is off.

    Everything in memory lives only on your device — it is never sold or shared.

    13Settings

    Open settings by clicking your profile picture or name at the bottom of the sidebar.

    Profile Tab

    • Change your profile photo — click the avatar and upload a new one.
    • Update your display name.
    • Link or manage your Google account.
    • Delete Account — removes everything permanently (this cannot be undone).

    Customize Tab

    Custom Instructions — Write a short note that gets added to every single optimization. For example:

    • "Always write in British English"
    • "I'm a nurse — avoid overly technical jargon"
    • "Keep all responses under 150 words"

    Appearance — Switch between Dark and Light mode.

    Typography — Change the font size (Small / Medium / Large) and font family (Default / Monospace / Serif).

    Memory Tab

    See the section above.

    14Sign In & Account

    Sign Up

    Fill in your name, date of birth, email, and password on the welcome screen. Or use one of the social sign-in buttons for instant access.

    Sign In with Google

    1. 1Click Continue with Google.
    2. 2Your browser opens — sign in with your Google account.
    3. 3The tab closes by itself and you're signed in to Prmpt.

    Sign In with GitHub

    1. 1Click Continue with GitHub.
    2. 2Your browser opens — authorize Prmpt.
    3. 3The tab closes by itself and you're signed in.

    Sign Out

    Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar → Sign Out.

    15Keyboard Shortcuts

    ShortcutWhat it does
    Type @prompt anywhereOpens the overlay next to your cursor
    Ctrl+5 / Cmd+5Toggle the overlay on/off
    EnterSend your message / optimize
    Shift+EnterNew line in the input box
    EscClose the overlay

    16Common Questions

    Does Prmpt work with ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, etc.?

    Yes — Prmpt is not an AI itself. It polishes your prompt, which you then paste into whatever AI tool you use. It works with any AI tool.

    Is my data private?

    Your prompts and memory are stored securely and are never sold or shared with third parties. Memory data lives on your own device.

    Can I use it without creating an account?

    The overlay works in a limited mode without signing in. To save prompts, use history, and enable memory, you'll need a free account.

    The overlay opened on the wrong screen — what do I do?

    The overlay appears near your mouse cursor. Move your cursor to the screen you want before triggering it.

    I accidentally deleted a prompt — can I get it back?

    Unfortunately, deletions are permanent. We recommend using the Download option to keep a backup of your most important prompts.

    My microphone isn't working with voice input — what should I check?

    Make sure Prmpt has microphone permission in your computer's system settings (Windows: Settings → Privacy → Microphone / Mac: System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Microphone).

    Can I share prompts with people who don't have Prmpt?

    Yes — shared prompt links open in a browser and anyone can read or copy the prompt without an account.

    17Contact Us

    Have a question that isn't answered here, found something that isn't working, or just want to share feedback? We'd love to hear from you.

    We read every message and aim to respond within 1 business day.
    ✦ THANK YOU ✦

    Thank you for using Prmpt — we're just getting started, and your feedback shapes every update.