Prompts for code review, refactors, debugging, architecture decisions and writing tests that actually run.
What this collection does
Coding prompts work best when they're scoped: one file, one feature, one decision. This pack treats the model as a senior pair — give it the constraint, the code, and the format you want the answer in (diff, full file, list of suggestions). The prompts here cover the work engineers actually repeat: code review, targeted refactors, debugging from a stack trace, choosing between two architectures, and generating tests that hit real edge cases instead of trivial happy paths.
What you can ship in an hour
Code reviews that catch real issues, not just style nits
Targeted refactors with before/after diffs
Debug from a stack trace + minimal reproduction
Generate unit tests that cover edge cases first
Free starter prompts
Copy-and-paste starters for the most common developers jobs. No signup needed.
Targeted code review
You are a senior engineer doing a code review. The constraint: [CONSTRAINT — e.g. must run on Cloudflare Workers]. Review this code:
[CODE]
Return: (1) bugs or runtime errors, (2) violations of the constraint, (3) up-to-3 refactors with a one-line rationale each, in priority order. Skip style nits.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best AI prompts for developers?+
The best prompts for developers give the model a clear role, the audience, the constraint, and the exact output format. Our Developers pack is structured that way — every prompt is a fill-in-the-blank you can paste into Claude or ChatGPT and get a usable first draft in under a minute.
Which AI model should developers use?+
For most developers workflows, Claude is a strong default. Reach for ChatGPT when you need long-context analysis or a more thoughtful, structured answer. Both work with the prompts in this collection — the scaffolds are model-agnostic.
Are these prompts free to use?+
Yes. The starter prompts on this page are free to copy, remix and use commercially. The deeper packs — with model-specific variants and 30–60 prompts per pack — unlock with a Pro plan.
How do I customize a prompt for my own workflow?+
Replace the bracketed placeholders with your specifics — audience, product, constraint. Keep the role and format instructions; that's what makes the output usable. If a prompt returns something generic, add one concrete example of a good answer and rerun.
Can I use these prompts in Claude for free?+
Yes. Every starter here runs on the free tier of Claude. Paid tiers give better reasoning and longer context, but the prompts themselves don't require a paid plan.