Best Perplexity Prompts, Organized by Task

Compare [option A] and [option B] for [my situation]. Cover cost, pros, cons and who each suits. Use sources from the last 12 months and finish with a comparison table.

Write a research brief on [topic]. Include background, current state, key players, open debates and what to watch next. Cite every claim and flag where sources disagree.

What does the evidence say about [claim or question]? Separate strong evidence (reviews, large studies) from weak evidence, and say how confident we can be.

Give me a timeline of [event or technology] from [year] to today, with one line per key moment and a source for each.

Find the 5 most-cited or most influential papers on [topic]. For each, give the authors, year, main finding and a link.

Explain [concept] in plain English, then list three common misunderstandings about it.

Fact-check this claim: “[paste claim]”. Say true, false, misleading or unproven, explain why, and cite primary sources where possible.

Who originally said or published “[quote or statistic]”? Find the earliest source and the original context.

Is this image or story genuine? [describe it or paste the link]. Check fact-checkers and news reports and show what each found.

Check these numbers against official statistics: [paste figures]. Give the official figure, its date and the source for each.

What do the main fact-checking organisations say about [topic]? List each verdict with its date.

Explain [topic] as if I’m a first-year student. Use one analogy and one worked example, then give me 3 questions to test myself.

Using the notes in this Space, make 10 multiple-choice questions on [chapter]. Put the answers and explanations at the end.

Find good free resources to learn [subject]: one video course, one textbook or open course and one practice site. Say who each suits.

I wrote this answer: “[paste]”. Check it for errors and gaps, but don’t rewrite it; tell me what to fix.

Start a literature review on [research question]. Group the main studies by theme, note methods and sample sizes, and list gaps in the research.

Make a 2-week study plan for [exam] with 1 hour a day, mixing review and practice questions.

Give me 5 outline options for an article on [topic] for [audience]. One line per section.

Find 3 recent, citable statistics I could use in a piece about [topic], with the source and date for each.

Edit this for clarity and concision without changing the meaning or voice: [paste text]. List your main changes.

Suggest 10 headline options for [topic]: some plain, some curious, none clickbait.

Rewrite this paragraph for [audience, e.g. 12-year-olds / executives]: [paste].

Prepare me for a meeting with [company]. Summarise what they do, recent news, leadership, and 5 smart questions to ask.

Create a competitor overview for [product] covering [3–5 competitors]: pricing, key features, target customers and recent changes, as a table.

What are the current regulations on [topic] in [country]? Link the official sources and note recent changes.

Turn these notes into a short status update with headings Done, Next and Blockers: [paste notes].

Build a one-page dashboard comparing [metrics] for [companies] over the last [period], with a chart and sources.

Draft a polite email to [person] asking for [request], under 120 words.

Summarise the attached file in 5 bullet points, then list any numbers, dates and decisions it mentions.

From the attached PDF, extract every table into a clean table I can copy, with the page number of each.

Compare the two attached documents. What changed, what’s new and what was removed?

Read the attached contract and list the key terms, dates, fees and anything unusual I should ask about. This isn’t legal advice.

Using the files in this Space, answer: [question]. Quote the passage and name the file for each point.

What’s the best [product] under [budget] for [use]? Compare the top 3 picks in a table with price, key specs, pros and cons.

Summarise recent reviews of [product]. What do owners praise and complain about most?

Is [product] worth upgrading to from [older model]? List the real differences.

What should I check before buying a used [item]? Give me a checklist.

Plan a [number]-day trip to [place] in [month] for [who]. Balance must-sees with quieter spots and include rough daily costs.

What are the entry requirements for [nationality] travelling to [country]? Link the official government page.

Best areas to stay in [city] for [budget/style], with pros and cons of each.

What local customs, scams and safety tips should I know before visiting [place]?

What happened with [story] this week? Give me the key facts, a timeline and what’s still unclear, with sources.

Brief me on today’s top news in [industry or country] in 5 bullets with links.

How are different outlets covering [story]? Compare the framing and facts across at least 3 sources.

Explain the background to [news story] for someone who hasn’t followed it.

Explain this error and how to fix it: [paste error]. My setup: [language, version, framework].

What’s the current recommended way to [task] in [language/framework]? Link the official docs and note anything deprecated.

Review this code for bugs, security issues and readability: [paste code]. Explain each issue briefly.

Write a [language] function that [does X]. Include tests and explain edge cases.

Build a small web app that [does X], with a simple UI. Explain how to run it.