Claude Cowork Mode Prompt Library

Read [filename.docx] in my workspace. Rewrite it as a polished professional report with: executive summary, numbered headings, bullet-point key findings, and a recommendations section. Save as [filename-final.docx]

Read [filename] and create a 1-page summary. Include: what the document is about, the 5 most important points, any action items or decisions, and a one-sentence bottom line. Save as [filename-summary.docx]

Write a business proposal for [client name] for [project description]. Include: executive summary, problem statement, proposed solution, timeline (phases), team/approach, investment, and next steps. Professional tone. Save as proposal-[client].docx

Read [filename.docx]. Improve the writing: fix grammar, improve clarity, eliminate jargon, shorten sentences over 25 words, and make the tone more professional. Do not change the meaning or add new information. Save as [filename-improved.docx]

Create a 60-minute meeting agenda for a [meeting type] meeting with [attendees]. Topics to cover: [list topics]. Include time allocations, a pre-meeting reading list if relevant, and a decisions/actions section at the end. Save as agenda-[date].docx

Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for [process name]. Include: purpose, scope, who this applies to, step-by-step instructions (numbered), what to do if something goes wrong, and a checklist at the end. Keep language plain and clear. Save as SOP-[process].docx

Merge all .docx files in the [folder name] subfolder into one document called combined.docx. Add a page break between each file. Add a table of contents at the start with each original filename as a chapter heading.

Write a job description for a [job title] role at a [company type]. Include: role overview, key responsibilities (8-10 bullets), required qualifications, nice-to-have skills, and what success looks like in 90 days. Tone: professional but human. Save as JD-[role].docx

Create a project brief for [project name]. Sections: background and context, objectives (SMART goals), scope (in/out of scope), timeline, stakeholders, success metrics, risks. Keep it to 2 pages max. Save as brief-[project].docx

Read all .pdf and .docx files in my workspace. For each file, extract: file name, main topic, key points (max 5), any numbers or dates mentioned, and action items. Compile into a single table in a new document called extraction-summary.docx

Read [filename.xlsx]. Clean it up: standardise column headers, remove duplicate rows, fix inconsistent formatting (dates, numbers, text), fill obvious gaps, and sort by [column]. Save as [filename-clean.xlsx]

Read [filename.xlsx]. Create a new sheet called "Summary" with: total and average for each numeric column, top 5 and bottom 5 rows by [column], a month-over-month comparison if dates are present, and key highlights in plain English at the top.

Create a [type] tracker spreadsheet with columns for: [list what you want to track]. Add: data validation dropdowns for status fields, conditional formatting (red/amber/green by status), a totals row, and filters on all columns. Save as [tracker-name].xlsx

Compare [file1.xlsx] and [file2.xlsx]. Find: rows that exist in file1 but not file2, rows that exist in file2 but not file1, rows that exist in both but have different values. Save the results as comparison-report.xlsx with a separate sheet for each finding.

Read [filename.csv] and convert it to a formatted Excel file. Add: bold headers with background colour, auto-fit column widths, alternating row colours, a totals row for any number columns, and freeze the header row. Save as [filename.xlsx]

Read [data-file.xlsx]. Generate a weekly performance report for the week of [date]. Include: headline numbers vs target, biggest wins, biggest misses, trends vs previous week, and 3 recommended actions. Save as weekly-report-[date].docx

Read [filename.xlsx]. Add these calculations: [describe what you want]. Use proper Excel formulas (SUMIF, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH as appropriate). Add a comment to each formula cell explaining what it calculates. Save as [filename-with-formulas.xlsx]

Read all PDF files in my workspace. For each PDF, extract: [the data you need — e.g. invoice number, date, amount, supplier]. Compile all extracted data into a single spreadsheet with one row per PDF. Save as extracted-data.xlsx

Write a cold outreach email to [name] at [company] introducing myself as [your role] at [your company]. The goal: [what you want — meeting, feedback, partnership]. Keep it under 120 words, lead with something specific about them, and end with a clear ask. Save as email-draft.txt

Read my meeting notes in [notes-file.txt]. Write a follow-up email to [attendees]. Include: thanks for the meeting, the 3 key decisions made, action items with owners and deadlines, and the agreed next step. Professional but warm tone. Under 200 words.

I need to respond to this email: [paste email]. The situation is: [context]. Draft a response that is: professional, addresses their concern directly, doesn't apologise unnecessarily, and moves things forward constructively. Offer 2 alternative tones: direct and diplomatic.

Write an internal team announcement about [topic]. Key points to communicate: [list them]. Tone: positive and clear. Include a brief explanation of why this is happening, what it means for people, and what they need to do (if anything). Max 250 words.

Read emails.txt in my workspace (my saved email backlog). For each email: categorise as Action Required / FYI / Can Delete, write a one-sentence summary, and flag anything time-sensitive with ⚠️. Present as a clean prioritised list. Save as email-triage.txt

Write a weekly status update email for [client name] about [project]. Cover: what was completed this week, what's in progress, any blockers or risks, and what's planned for next week. Confident and reassuring tone. Under 200 words. Save as client-update-[date].txt

Write a polite decline email for: [describe what you're declining — request, invitation, proposal]. Reason: [brief reason if you want to include one]. Tone: warm and definitive — not leaving the door open for negotiation. Keep it under 100 words.

Write a follow-up email chasing a reply to [original email topic] sent [X days] ago to [name]. Keep it brief (under 80 words), professional, not passive-aggressive, and make it easy for them to respond by including a simple question or yes/no option.

Research [Competitor 1], [Competitor 2], and [Competitor 3] in [your industry]. For each: pricing (if public), key features, target customer, main value proposition, and any recent news. Create a comparison table and note where we have gaps or advantages. Save as competitive-analysis.docx

Research [Company Name] ahead of my call tomorrow. Find: what they do, recent news (last 3 months), key challenges in their industry, main competitors, and any information that might be relevant to our conversation about [topic]. Format as a one-page briefing. Save as brief-[company].docx

Search the web for the top 5 trends in [industry] in 2026. For each trend: what it is, why it matters, evidence it's real (data or examples), and what businesses should do about it. Write as a 2-page report with a clear structure. Save as trends-[industry].docx

Search the web and research [topic]. I need to understand: [list 3-4 specific questions you want answered]. Present findings as a structured summary with source references. Flag anything you're uncertain about with [VERIFY]. Save as research-[topic].docx

Search for news about [topic/company/industry] from the past 7 days. Find the 5 most significant stories. For each: headline, one-paragraph summary, why it matters, and a link. Ignore anything older than 7 days. Save as news-digest-[date].txt

Create a SWOT analysis for [company/product/idea]. Research where needed to fill in each quadrant with specific, evidence-based points (not generic). For each weakness and threat, suggest a concrete mitigation. Produce as a formatted Word document. Save as SWOT-[name].docx

Research industry benchmarks for [metric — e.g. email open rates, customer churn, NPS scores] in [industry]. Find: what good/average/poor looks like, where [our number] sits, and what the top performers do differently. Save as benchmark-report.docx

Search for and read the content at [URL or topic]. Summarise: main argument or purpose, key points (5 bullets), any data or statistics mentioned, who the intended audience is, and whether you'd recommend reading the full piece and why. Save as summary.txt

Create a scheduled task that runs every weekday at 7:30am. It should: read my weekly-tracker.xlsx for key numbers, check for any files updated yesterday, produce a 1-page morning briefing (key numbers, tasks for today, anything that needs attention), and save it as morning-brief-[date].txt

Set up a weekly task running every Friday at 4pm. Read [data-file.xlsx], create a weekly summary report covering: performance vs target, top 3 wins, top 3 issues, and recommended actions for next week. Save as weekly-report-[YYYY-MM-DD].docx in the Reports folder.

Look at all [file type] files in [folder name]. For each file: [describe what to do — e.g. extract the total amount, rename it, summarise it]. Show me a preview of what you'll do on the first 3 files before processing all of them.

Look at all files in [folder name]. Propose a consistent naming convention based on what you find. Show me how the first 10 files would be renamed before making any changes. Once I approve, rename all files following the agreed convention and create a rename-log.txt listing old and new names.

Set up a daily task at 9am. Read [tracker.xlsx] and compare today's values to yesterday's saved snapshot. Flag any changes greater than [threshold] in column [X]. If any flags found, save an alert to alerts-[date].txt. Also save today's snapshot as snapshot-[date].xlsx for tomorrow's comparison.

Write a Python script that calls [API endpoint URL] with these parameters: [list parameters]. Authenticate using the API key stored in config.txt in my workspace. Parse the JSON response and save the relevant data to output.xlsx. Run the script and show me the first 5 rows of output.

Look at all files in [folder]. Organise them: create subfolders by [year/type/project], move each file to the right subfolder, rename any files with unclear names to something descriptive, and create an index file listing all files and their new locations. Preview first, then execute.

Set up a task to run every weekday morning at 8am. Search the web for the latest news on: [topic 1], [topic 2], [topic 3]. For each topic, find the single most important story from the past 24 hours. Save a digest with headline, 2-sentence summary, and link for each. Save as news-[date].txt

Create a 10-slide pitch deck for [company/product] targeting [audience]. Slides: Cover, Problem, Solution, Market Size, Product, Business Model, Traction, Team, Financials, Ask. Each slide: punchy headline, 3 bullet points max, space for a visual. Save as pitch-deck.pptx

Read [report.docx] and convert the key content into a PowerPoint presentation. Create one slide per major section. Each slide: section title as heading, 3-4 bullet points with the most important information, speaker notes with the full detail. Save as [filename].pptx

Create a 5-slide project status update for [project name]. Slides: Summary (RAG status), What we completed this sprint, What's in progress, Risks and blockers, Next sprint plan. Keep bullets to 5 words max. Executive audience. Save as status-[date].pptx

Create a training presentation on [topic] for [audience]. Format: introduction (why this matters), 4-5 content sections with examples, a summary slide, and a quiz or key takeaways slide. Include speaker notes for each slide. Keep slides visual — minimal text. Save as training-[topic].pptx

Read [data-file.xlsx]. Create a 6-slide data presentation showing: key headline numbers (slide 1), trend over time (slide 2), breakdown by [category] (slide 3), performance vs target (slide 4), key insights (slide 5), recommendations (slide 6). Add chart descriptions for each visual. Save as data-deck-[date].pptx

Read [existing.pptx]. Reformat it: standardise fonts and sizes, reduce text on each slide to 5 bullet points max, improve slide titles to be more impactful, add a logical flow with section dividers, and clean up any inconsistent formatting. Save as [existing-reformed.pptx]

Look at everything in [folder name]. Tell me: how many files there are, what types of files, the oldest and newest files, any files with duplicate or unclear names, and any files that look like they might be outdated or redundant. Create an audit report as folder-audit.txt

Look at all files in my workspace. Create an index spreadsheet with: filename, file type, size, date modified, folder location, and a one-sentence description of what each file appears to contain. Save as file-index.xlsx. Sort by folder then by date modified.

Look at all files in [folder]. Find any that appear to be duplicates — same content, similar names (e.g. "report" and "report-final" and "report-FINAL-v2"), or files that look superseded by newer versions. List them in a report called duplicates.txt and suggest which version to keep for each.

Look at [folder]. The current organisation is messy. Suggest a logical folder structure based on what's there. Then preview exactly where each file would go in the new structure. Once I approve, move the files and create a migration-log.txt showing where everything went.

Look at all files in [folder] that don't already start with a date. Rename them by adding today's date as a prefix in YYYY-MM-DD format, like: 2026-05-09_original-filename.ext. Show me the first 10 renames before doing all of them. Create a rename-log.txt after completion.

Convert all [.csv / .txt / source format] files in [folder] to [target format — .xlsx / .docx / .pdf]. Keep the original files in a subfolder called "originals". Name each converted file the same as the original but with the new extension. Report how many were converted successfully.

Help me create a SKILL.md file for my work. Ask me questions about: my role, my company, the types of documents I create most often, my preferred formatting and tone, any standard structures I always use, and what I wish Claude knew about my work. Use my answers to write a SKILL.md file.

Help me plan [project name]. I need: a breakdown of all major tasks, dependencies between tasks, a realistic timeline estimate, identification of risks, resources needed, and a simple one-page project plan. Ask me any clarifying questions before starting. Save as project-plan-[name].docx

Read weekly-tracker.xlsx and notes-friday.txt from my workspace. Based on last week's results and my notes, help me plan this week: what are the top 3 priorities, what should be deprioritised, what's at risk of falling through the cracks, and what's one thing I should stop doing? Save as weekly-plan-[date].docx

I want to brainstorm ideas for [topic/problem]. First generate 10 ideas — be creative and don't self-censor. Then evaluate each one on: effort to implement, likely impact, and any obvious risks. Recommend the top 3 with a brief rationale for each. Save as brainstorm-[topic].docx

Create training materials for [topic] for [audience]. Include: a one-page quick reference guide, a detailed step-by-step guide (with numbered steps), a FAQ section covering the top 5 questions people usually have, and a checklist to verify someone has learned the key points. Save as training-[topic].docx

Read [filename] and give me an honest critique. Assess: clarity (is it easy to understand?), structure (does it flow logically?), completeness (is anything missing?), tone (is it appropriate for the audience?), and any factual claims that need verification. Be direct — I want real feedback, not flattery.