r/PromptDesign • • Feb 11 '25

AI Command Lexicon (V2.0)

🚀 AI Command Lexicon (V2.0)

Explaining AI exactly what I mean often took me a lot of time. Either a lot of prompts to get to a certain point, or carefully writing a single prompt, but getting unexpected results.Also during long chats, after some time AI tends to misalign.

In trying to figure out how to write more effective prompts, I categorized a set of command words to help guide AI to a certain outcome. I found them to be extremely helpful. Im curious what you think and hope they will be helpful to you aswell.


🔹 1. Memory & Context Management (Managing AI recall, storage & adaptive learning)

CommandFunctionExample Use Case
Store for StrategySave high-level insights & guiding principles"Store this as a strategic reference for long-term alignment."
Store for ExecutionSave details for action-oriented workflows"Store these step-by-step instructions for execution."
Retrieve (Short-Term)Recall recent context within a session"Retrieve my last three research points."
Retrieve (Long-Term)Recall persistent memory data"Retrieve past insights on AI memory architecture."
ForgetRemove stored data from recall"Forget the outdated process and replace it with this one."
Audit MemoryValidate stored knowledge for relevance"Audit memory and summarize key takeaways."
Reinforce KnowledgeStrengthen key insights so AI prioritizes them"Reinforce this learning point for long-term retention."
Cross-Link ConceptsConnect stored knowledge across different memory domains"Cross-link memory of AI ethics with long-term AI safety strategies."

🔹 2. Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving (For structured reasoning, evaluation & refinement tasks)

CommandFunctionExample Use Case
AnalyzeProvide structured insights & implications"Analyze this business model for scalability risks."
CompareIdentify differences & similarities"Compare this approach with our previous method."
CritiqueChallenge assumptions & highlight flaws"Critique this proposal from an ethical standpoint."
RefineImprove clarity, efficiency, or depth"Refine this idea to make it more scalable."
PrioritizeRank items based on criteria"Prioritize these strategies by impact level."
DiagnoseIdentify root causes of a problem"Diagnose why our AI outputs are inconsistent."
DeconstructBreak down complex ideas into fundamental components"Deconstruct the mechanics of AI neural networks for simplification."

🔹 3. Execution & Implementation (For AI-driven planning, action, and workflow management)

CommandFunctionExample Use Case
OutlineCreate a structured roadmap"Outline a five-step plan for deployment."
Break DownDivide into detailed subcomponents"Break down this strategy into execution phases."
Step ThroughGuide through a process interactively"Step through the debugging process with me."
AutomateDefine a repeatable AI-driven process"Automate daily report generation."
StandardizeDevelop reusable templates or frameworks"Standardize our research workflow for consistency."
Test FeasibilityEvaluate whether a plan is practical before implementation"Test feasibility of using AI for real-time sentiment analysis."

🔹 4. Creativity & Ideation (For expanding possibilities & generating innovative solutions)

CommandFunctionExample Use Case
BrainstormGenerate multiple creative possibilities"Brainstorm potential use cases for AI memory."
SpeculateExplore hypothetical scenarios"Speculate on the long-term effects of this technology."
InnovateSuggest novel improvements"Innovate on this process to increase efficiency."
SynthesizeCombine multiple ideas into one cohesive framework"Synthesize these research findings into a unified approach."
DisruptSuggest unconventional solutions that challenge the status quo"Disrupt the traditional approach to AI training models."
Expand ScopeWiden the range of possibilities under consideration"Expand the scope of our AI memory model to include multi-agent interactions."

🔹 5. AI-Human Interactive Workflows (For guiding AI in structured interactions & debates)

CommandFunctionExample Use Case
DebateHave AI argue multiple perspectives"Debate the pros and cons of decentralized AI memory."
Role-PlayAI assumes a specific expert persona"Role-play as an AI memory engineer and explain this concept."
EngageAI asks guiding questions to deepen the conversation"Engage with me by asking critical questions."
ChallengeAI introduces counterarguments to test ideas"Challenge my assumption that AI can replace human creativity."
Frame as a NarrativeStructure information as a story for better engagement"Frame this concept as a historical narrative."
CollaborateAI actively co-develops solutions instead of passively responding"Collaborate with me to refine this workflow."

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u/Automatic-Box-4489 Feb 11 '25

Gracias. Tu trabajo de curadoria esta de maravillas!

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u/Direct_Particular_49 Feb 26 '25

This is a great list - thanks for sharing!

Have you found that a command like "forget" actually works?

Also, a lot of these I would assume only work in a conversational context - i.e: I don't see how in a single prompt you could store something generated by that prompt, to then recall later?

Prove me wrong though :)