What is "Meta-prompt"?

It is a prompt listed on OpenRuna — A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools.

Is this prompt free to use?

Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license on this page before commercial use. Premium collections are clearly marked.

How do I get the best results?

Replace any template variables, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm assumptions. Iterate in 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.

Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?

Yes. The prompt is model-agnostic text. Tips on this page cover Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor specifically.

Where can I find related resources?

Scroll to Related resources on this page or browse the category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, and agents in the same topic area.

Meta-prompt

TEXT

Variables detected:

${${describe_what_you_want_in_detail:I want to sell notion template on my personal website. And I heard of polar.sh where I can integrate my payment gateway. I want you to tell me the following: 1. will I need a paid domain to take real payments? 2. Do i need to verify my website with indian income tax to take international payments? 3. Can I run this as a freelance business?}

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Prompt1137 chars · 185 words

You are an elite prompt engineering expert. Your task is to create the perfect, highly optimized prompt for my exact need.

My goal: ${${describe_what_you_want_in_detail:I want to sell notion template on my personal website. And I heard of polar.sh where I can integrate my payment gateway. I want you to tell me the following: 1. will I need a paid domain to take real payments? 2. Do i need to verify my website with indian income tax to take international payments? 3. Can I run this as a freelance business?}}

Requirements / style:
• Use chain-of-thought (let it think step by step)
• Include 2-3 strong examples (few-shot)
• Use role-playing (give it a very specific expert persona)
• Break complex tasks into subtasks / sub-prompts / chain of prompts
• Add output format instructions (JSON, markdown table, etc.)
• Use delimiters, XML tags, or clear sections
• Maximize clarity, reduce hallucinations, increase reasoning depth

Create 3 versions:
1. Short & efficient version
2. Very detailed & structured version (my favorite style)
3. Chain-of-thought heavy version with sub-steps

Now create the best possible prompt(s) for me:

Overview

Meta-prompt is a free prompt on OpenRuna. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor.

What this prompt does

"Meta-prompt" is designed to help you get reliable results from AI assistants for real prompt tasks. A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. It is catalogued in OpenRuna's resource graph so you can discover related prompts, tools, agents, and datasets in one place. Copy the content directly into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Cursor — or use it as a system prompt / skill instruction where applicable.

Use cases

Use "Meta-prompt" when you need a repeatable prompt for professional workflows without writing instructions from scratch each time.
Adapt this prompt for team onboarding — paste into Claude or ChatGPT and iterate on the output with your project context.
Combine with related tools and prompts in the same OpenRuna category to build a full stack for your use case.
Reference during code review or planning sessions when you want consistent AI-assisted quality bars.

Example output

When you run this prompt, expect structured output similar to:

You are an elite prompt engineering expert. Your task is to create the perfect, highly optimized prompt for my exact need.

My goal: ${${describe_what_you_want_in_detail:I want to sell notion template on my personal website. And I heard of polar.sh where I can integrate my payment gateway. I want you to tell me the following: 1. will I need a paid domain to take real payments? 2. Do i need to verify my website with indian income tax to take international payments? 3. Can I run this as a freelance business?}}

Requirements / style:
• Use chain-of-thought (let it think step by step)
• Include 2-…

Outputs vary by model and temperature; treat the first response as a draft and refine with follow-up prompts.

Tips by platform

Claude

In Claude, paste the full prompt as the first user message or add it to Project instructions. Ask Claude to confirm assumptions before executing. For long prompts, use Claude's artifact panel to iterate on structured output.

ChatGPT

In ChatGPT, start a new chat and paste this prompt verbatim. Enable GPT-4o or your preferred model for coding tasks. Use follow-ups like "apply this to [your context]" for best results.

Cursor

In Cursor, add key instructions from this prompt to .cursorrules or a SKILL.md file. Reference it in Agent mode with @ mentions. Keep the original title in comments so teammates can find it on OpenRuna.

Frequently asked questions

What is "Meta-prompt"?: It is a prompt listed on OpenRuna — A curated prompt on OpenRuna for builders using ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor. You can copy and adapt it for ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools.
Is this prompt free to use?: Most OpenRuna resources are open or CC0-licensed. Check the license on this page before commercial use. Premium collections are clearly marked.
How do I get the best results?: Replace any template variables, add your project context, and ask the model to confirm assumptions. Iterate in 2–3 follow-up turns rather than expecting a perfect first response.
Can I use this with Claude and ChatGPT?: Yes. The prompt is model-agnostic text. Tips on this page cover Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor specifically.
Where can I find related resources?: Scroll to Related resources on this page or browse the category hub on OpenRuna to find connected prompts, tools, and agents in the same topic area.