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Terminal Drift

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{
  "title": "Terminal Drift",
  "description": "A haunting visualization of a lone traveler stuck in an infinite, empty airport terminal that defies logic.",
  "prompt": "You will perform an image edit using the person from the provided photo as the main subject. Preserve her core likeness. Transform Subject 1 (female) into a solitary figure standing in an endless, windowless airport terminal. The surrounding space is a repetitive hallway of beige walls, low ceilings, and patterned carpet. There are no exits, only the endless stretch of artificial lighting and empty waiting chairs. The composition should adhere to a cinematic 1:1 aspect ratio.",
  "details": {
    "year": "Indeterminate 1990s",
    "genre": "Liminal Space",
    "location": "A vast, curving airport corridor with no windows, endless beige walls, and complex patterned carpet.",
    "lighting": [
      "Flat fluorescent overheads",
      "Uniform artificial glow",
      "No natural light source"
    ],
    "camera_angle": "Wide shot, symmetrical center-framed composition.",
    "emotion": [
      "Disassociation",
      "Unease",
      "Solitude"
    ],
    "color_palette": [
      "Beige",
      "Muted Teal",
      "Faded Maroon",
      "Off-white"
    ],
    "atmosphere": [
      "Uncanny",
      "Sterile",
      "Silent",
      "Timeless"
    ],
    "environmental_elements": "Rows of empty connected waiting chairs, commercial carpeting with a confusing pattern, generic signage with indecipherable text.",
    "subject1": {
      "costume": "A slightly oversized pastel sweater and loose trousers, appearing mundane and timeless.",
      "subject_expression": "A vacant, glazed-over stare, looking slightly past the camera into the void.",
      "subject_action": "Standing perfectly still, arms hanging loosely at her sides, holding a generic roller suitcase."
    },
    "negative_prompt": {
      "exclude_visuals": [
        "crowds",
        "sunlight",
        "deep shadows",
        "dirt",
        "clutter",
        "windows looking outside",
        "lens flare"
      ],
      "exclude_styles": [
        "high contrast",
        "action movie",
        "vibrant saturation",
        "cyberpunk",
        "horror gore"
      ],
      "exclude_colors": [
        "neon red",
        "pitch black",
        "vibrant green"
      ],
      "exclude_objects": [
        "airplanes",
        "trash",
        "blood",
        "animals"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Overview

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

What this prompt does

"Terminal Drift" 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 "Terminal Drift" 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:

{
  "title": "Terminal Drift",
  "description": "A haunting visualization of a lone traveler stuck in an infinite, empty airport terminal that defies logic.",
  "prompt": "You will perform an image edit using the person from the provided photo as the main subject. Preserve her core likeness. Transform Subject 1 (female) into a solitary figure standing in an endless, windowless airport terminal. The surrounding space is a repetitive hallway of beige walls, low ceilings, and patterned carpet. There are no exits, only the endless stretch of artificial lighting and empty waiting chairs. The compos…

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 "Terminal Drift"?
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.

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