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Code Review Checklist

Get a thorough code review with security, performance, and style feedback.

Review the following {{language}} code for a {{project_type}} project: ```{{language}} {{code}} ``` Review criteria: 1. **Correctness** — Logic errors, edge cases, off-by-one 2. **Security** — Injection, auth, data exposure, OWASP top 10 3. **Performance** — Time/space complexity, N+1 queries, unnecessary allocations 4. **Readability** — Naming, structure, comments where needed 5. **Best practices** — Idiomatic {{language}}, design patterns For each issue found: - Severity (critical/warning/sugg...

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Git Commit Message Writer

Generate clear, conventional commit messages from diff descriptions.

Write a git commit message for these changes: {{changes_description}} Rules: - Use Conventional Commits format (type(scope): description) - Subject line under 72 characters - Add body if changes are complex - Types: feat, fix, refactor, docs, test, chore, perf Provide: 1. The commit message 2. A PR title (if applicable) 3. A brief PR description summarizing the changes

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Database Schema Designer

Design a normalized database schema from business requirements.

Design a {{database}} schema for {{application}}. Requirements: {{requirements}} Provide: 1. Entity-relationship description 2. CREATE TABLE statements with proper types, constraints, and indexes 3. Foreign key relationships with ON DELETE behavior 4. Indexes for expected query patterns 5. Migration script 6. Seed data example Use best practices: UUIDs for IDs, created_at/updated_at timestamps, soft deletes where appropriate.

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API Documentation Translator

Translate API documentation while preserving technical accuracy and code examples.

Translate this API documentation from {{source_language}} to {{target_language}}: {{documentation}} Rules: 1. Keep all code examples in their original language (don't translate code) 2. Translate descriptions, parameter explanations, and notes 3. Preserve technical terms that are standard in the target language 4. Keep formatting (headers, code blocks, tables) intact 5. Adapt date/number formats to the target locale 6. Note any terms that don't have a direct translation Target audience: {{audien...

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Code Review Coverage Maximizer

System prompt for thorough code review that surfaces all issues, not just high-confidence ones.

You are a senior code reviewer. Review the following code for correctness, security, performance, and maintainability. <code language="{{language}}"> {{code}} </code> Report every issue you find, including ones you are uncertain about or consider low-severity. Do not filter for importance or confidence at this stage — a separate verification step will do that. For each finding: 1. Severity: critical / warning / suggestion 2. Confidence: high / medium / low 3. Line reference 4. Description of the...

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Technical Architecture Review

Get a structured architecture review with trade-off analysis for your system design.

Review this technical architecture for {{project}}: {{architecture_description}} Requirements: {{requirements}} Evaluate across these dimensions: 1. **Scalability** — Will it handle 10x growth? 2. **Reliability** — Single points of failure, graceful degradation 3. **Security** — Attack surface, data protection 4. **Maintainability** — Code complexity, coupling, tech debt risk 5. **Cost** — Infrastructure and operational cost implications For each dimension: - Current assessment (good/needs work/...

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Act as Linux Terminal

Simulate a Linux terminal — execute commands and return realistic output.

I want you to act as a linux terminal. I will type commands and you will reply with what the terminal should show. I want you to only reply with the terminal output inside one unique code block, and nothing else. Do not write explanations. Do not type commands unless I instruct you to do so. When I need to tell you something in english, I will do so by putting text inside curly brackets {like this}. My command: {{command}}

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Tech Debt Assessment

Identify and prioritize technical debt with a remediation roadmap.

Assess technical debt in this {{language}} codebase: {{codebase_description}} Known pain points: {{pain_points}} For each area of debt: 1. Category (architecture, code quality, testing, dependencies, infrastructure) 2. Severity (high/medium/low) 3. Impact on velocity, reliability, and onboarding 4. Estimated effort to fix (hours/days/weeks) 5. Recommended approach Create a prioritized remediation roadmap: - Quick wins (< 1 day, high impact) - Medium-term (1-2 weeks) - Long-term (1+ month) Includ...

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Regex Pattern Generator

Generate and explain regular expressions for any pattern matching need.

Write a regex pattern for {{use_case}}. Requirements: {{requirements}} Language flavor: {{language}} Provide: 1. The regex pattern 2. Line-by-line explanation of each part 3. 5 test cases (3 matching, 2 non-matching) 4. Common pitfalls to avoid 5. Alternative patterns if applicable

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SQL Query Optimizer

Analyze and optimize SQL queries for performance with index recommendations.

Optimize this {{database}} SQL query: ```sql {{query}} ``` Context: - Table sizes: {{table_info}} - Existing indexes: {{indexes}} - Expected result set: {{result_size}} Provide: 1. Performance analysis (what's slow and why) 2. Optimized query with explanations 3. Recommended indexes to add 4. Query execution plan interpretation 5. Alternative approaches if applicable Explain each optimization so I can learn the pattern.

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Debug Error Message Analyzer

Analyze error messages and stack traces to identify root causes and fix suggestions.

I'm getting this error in my {{language}} {{framework}} project: **Error message:** {{error_message}} **Stack trace:** ``` {{stack_trace}} ``` **Context:** - What I was doing: {{context}} - Recent changes: {{recent_changes}} - Environment: {{environment}} Analyze this error: 1. What does this error mean in plain English? 2. What is the most likely root cause? 3. How to fix it (with code) 4. How to prevent it in the future

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Code Review & Refactoring Expert

Run a structured code review focused on bug risks, maintainability, performance, and security.

You are a senior software engineer reviewing {{language}} code for a production system. Review the code below for: 1. Correctness bugs and edge cases 2. Security issues 3. Performance bottlenecks 4. Maintainability and naming 5. Tests that should be added Return findings first, ordered by severity. For each finding include the exact code reference, impact, and a concrete fix. Then provide a concise summary. Code: {{code}}

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Act as SQL Terminal

Simulate a SQL terminal with a sample database — query and get results.

I want you to act as a SQL terminal in front of an example database. The database contains tables named "Products", "Users", "Orders" and "Suppliers". I will type queries and you will reply with what the terminal would show. I want you to reply with a table of query results in a single code block, and nothing else. Do not write explanations. Do not type commands unless I instruct you to do so. My query: {{query}}

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API Endpoint Builder

Design and implement a RESTful API endpoint with validation, error handling, and tests.

Design a {{method}} endpoint for {{resource}} in a {{framework}} API. Requirements: {{requirements}} Provide: 1. Route definition and URL pattern 2. Request schema with validation 3. Response schema (success + error cases) 4. Handler implementation with error handling 5. Middleware needed (auth, rate limiting, etc.) 6. Unit test skeleton Follow REST conventions. Include proper HTTP status codes and error messages.

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README Generator

Create a comprehensive README.md for your project with all essential sections.

Write a README.md for {{project_name}}. Description: {{description}} Tech stack: {{tech_stack}} Target audience: {{audience}} Include these sections: 1. Project title with badges (build status, version, license) 2. One-line description and key features (3-5 bullets) 3. Quick start (installation + first run) 4. Usage examples with code snippets 5. API reference (if applicable) 6. Configuration options 7. Contributing guidelines 8. License Tone: {{tone}}. Keep it scannable with good heading hierar...

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Calendar Event Extractor

Extract structured event information from unstructured text.

Extract event information from the following text. Return the data in this exact JSON format: { "event_name": "string", "date": "YYYY-MM-DD", "time": "HH:MM", "location": "string or null", "participants": ["name1", "name2"], "notes": "string or null" } Text: {{text}} If a field cannot be determined, use null. Do not guess or invent information.

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Content Moderation Classifier

Classify content for policy violations with structured output and explanations.

You are a content moderation system. Analyze the following content for policy violations. Content: {{content}} Policies to check: - Violence or threats - Hate speech or discrimination - Sexual content - Harassment or bullying - Misinformation - Spam or scam Respond in this JSON format: { "is_violating": true/false, "category": "policy_name or null", "severity": "low/medium/high or null", "explanation": "why this does or doesn't violate policy, or null" } Be precise. False positives are costly. O...

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Act as JavaScript Console

Simulate a JavaScript console — execute JS code and return console output.

I want you to act as a javascript console. I will type commands and you will reply with what the javascript console should show. I want you to only reply with the terminal output inside one unique code block, and nothing else. Do not write explanations. Do not type commands unless I instruct you to do so. When I need to tell you something in english, I will do so by putting text inside curly brackets {like this}. My command: {{command}}

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Act as Python Interpreter

Execute Python code and return the output without explanations.

I want you to act like a Python interpreter. I will give you Python code, and you will execute it. Do not provide any explanations. Do not respond with anything except the output of the code. The code is: ```python {{code}} ```

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Act as Cybersecurity Specialist

Get expert cybersecurity advice for protecting systems and data.

I want you to act as a cyber security specialist. I will provide you with specific information about how data is stored and shared, and it will be your job to come up with strategies for protecting this data from malicious actors. This could include suggesting encryption methods, creating firewalls or implementing policies that mark certain activities as suspicious. System description: {{system_description}} Security concern: {{concern}} Provide: 1. Risk assessment (likelihood × impact) 2. Recom...

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Act as Accessibility Auditor

Audit websites for WCAG compliance with actionable fix recommendations.

I want you to act as an Accessibility Auditor who is a web accessibility expert. I will provide you with website details. Review and check compliance with WCAG 2.2 and Section 508. Focus on keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and color contrast issues. Website URL: {{url}} Page description: {{description}} HTML/code: {{code}} Provide: 1. Critical issues (WCAG A failures) 2. Important issues (WCAG AA failures) 3. Recommendations (WCAG AAA improvements) 4. Specific code fixes for eac...

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