Use this once you've set up your Project. Claude will ask you a few simple questions about your life, one at a time, and turn your answers into a Personal_DNA.md file you can save and keep — the foundation everything else builds on.
Use this any time you want to grow your Personal_DNA.md. Claude reviews what's already there, suggests three specific things worth adding, and walks you through updating the file.
Use this after gathering two or three things you've actually written. Claude studies your patterns and saves a Voice file you upload right alongside your Personal_DNA.md, so every draft it writes from then on sounds like you.
Once your Voice file is uploaded, use this to write something real — a letter to a grandchild, a thank-you note, a message to your doctor's office — and see it come out sounding like you.
Write a real message yourself, start to finish, then use this to have Claude check it against your Voice file before you send it — an honest read, not a rewrite.
Ask Claude for a few books picked just for you, based on what it already knows about your life and interests.
A little reflective and a little fun — ask Claude to write you a letter from one year in the future, looking back.
Ask Claude to write a short, warm sketch of who you are — the kind of thing a grandchild might treasure someday.
Ask Claude to reflect back a few things it's noticed about you — a nice way to see yourself a little differently.
A quick, easy one — ask Claude for a few things to watch, picked with you in mind.
Use this once your Personal_DNA.md is already uploaded. Claude reads your existing file, then interviews you about routines, medications, appointments, and communication preferences, and gives you back one complete, updated file.
Say something once, use it twice. Give Claude one real update — an appointment, a small piece of news — and get back both a text message for family and a short note for your fridge or calendar.
Use this for a real decision you've been putting off — a Medicare plan, a family trip, getting ready for a doctor's visit. Claude pulls together your options and explains the tradeoffs in plain language.
Use this any time a text, email, or call feels a little off. Claude points out specific warning signs and suggests the safest next step before you respond.
Use this any time Claude's answer doesn't quite land — too long, wrong tone, or missing the point. Name what's off and what you'd like instead, and get a better answer without starting over.
Use this once inside a new Cowork project. Claude interviews you about the project's role, responsibilities, boundaries, and tone, then gives you back a project_instructions.md file that acts like a job description for that project.
Paste this into your Cowork project's Instructions box (not a regular conversation) so Claude always treats your Personal DNA, Voice, and project instructions files as permanent context — no need to remind it each time.
Use this any time an answer feels like a lot to take in at once. Claude will turn it into a simple to-do list you can work through one step at a time.
A quick way to fix an answer that's too long or too short — just tell Claude how much you want.
If an answer doesn't feel like the right fit, ask Claude to write it again in a different style — simpler, more formal, more like a letter, and so on.
Use this to shift the feeling of an answer — warmer, more serious, more relaxed — without changing what it says.
It's always okay to say you didn't follow something. This is the simplest way to ask Claude to clear up a word or idea that didn't make sense.
Great to ask right when you're starting something new — helps you avoid picking up the wrong idea early on.
If an answer has a lot of options or comparisons in it, this turns it into an easy-to-scan table instead of a wall of text.
Good for anything you're planning — a trip, a move, getting ready for a procedure. Turns a general idea into a clear plan with an order to follow.
Perfect for picking up a new hobby or skill. Claude lays out the typical stages so you know what's next and don't feel lost.
The simplest follow-up there is. Use it any time you want more detail on part of an answer.
A good way to close out any conversation — get a short recap of what you covered and what to do next.
Ask for easy recipe ideas that fit your taste, diet, or how much cooking experience you have.
Get a few days of meal ideas built around a health need or preference — useful if you're managing diabetes, cholesterol, or just want to eat better.
A general wellness prompt — ask Claude for a few realistic, gentle changes that could help how you feel day to day.
Ask for a simple, low-impact routine you can do at home — good for building strength, balance, or flexibility at your own pace.
A quick, easy prompt for a few tasty snack ideas that fit your taste and any dietary needs.
Claude interviews you about your medications one at a time — what it's for, how you take it, and who prescribed it — then compiles everything into one clear list you can keep, print, and bring to appointments.
Use this when you want a gentle sounding board for working through a disagreement or misunderstanding with someone close to you.
Great for those moments when you're the one showing a family member — or being shown — how to use something new. Get a simple, patient plan for teaching it well.
Use this when something specific has been weighing on you and you'd like a few gentle, practical ideas for working through it.
If your days are full of caring for others, appointments, or family obligations, use this to think through where you might find a little more balance.
Whether it's a toast, an anniversary tribute, or a few words at a retirement party, get a draft that sounds like you and hits the right length.
A nice creative outlet — ask Claude to help you write a short story, whether it's from your own memories or something made up.
A fun creative exercise — write lyrics about a memory, a person, or just for the fun of it.
Pure fun — ask Claude for a list of puns on any topic you like.
A fun icebreaker for family gatherings — ask Claude to come up with silly "what would you do" questions.
A lighthearted one — get some playful nickname ideas for a pet, grandchild, or anyone else you'd like.
Sometimes you just want a laugh — ask for a joke about anything you like.
A fun family activity — take a familiar tune and rewrite the words to be about something else entirely.
A screenshot is a picture of what's on your screen right now — it helps Claude see exactly what you see, so the help you get is more accurate. Read this once, then use it with any of the Tech Help prompts below.
A general-purpose "I'm stuck" prompt for any app or settings screen. Attach a screenshot if you can — it usually gets you a faster, more accurate answer.
Get a video call app working before a family call, and make sure your camera and microphone are ready to go.
Troubleshoot frozen apps, low storage, too many notifications, or volume issues — with an explanation of what likely caused it.
Demystify an update prompt or pop-up so it doesn't feel scary — find out what it actually does and whether it's safe to accept.
A common real-world task that trips a lot of people up — get clear steps for printing from your device.
Clean up a cluttered phone or computer — make folders, free up space, and make things easier to find later.
Decode a confusing medical bill, utility statement, or bank statement in plain language, and flag anything that looks like it might be a mistake.
Extends the scam-checking you learned for texts and emails to phone calls, which have their own warning signs.
Claude interviews you one question at a time about your income and expenses, then puts it all together into an easy-to-read monthly budget you can save and check back on.
A pre-purchase checklist for big-ticket items — a car, a new appliance, a service contract — so you don't get talked into something you don't need.
Charities are a common scam target, especially around the holidays — a quick way to check before you give.
Plain-language help making sense of insurance paperwork — not a replacement for talking to your insurance company or agent.
A fall-proofing and general home safety review, room by room.
Claude interviews you one question at a time about emergencies, contacts, and medical details, then compiles it all into one simple plan you can keep somewhere handy.
Understand a repair estimate before agreeing to the work, and know what questions to ask first.
Simple things to check yourself before calling for a repair.
Claude walks through your home room by room, asking about valuable items one at a time, then compiles everything into an organized inventory for insurance purposes.
Get ready for a contractor, home health aide, or delivery visit safely and smoothly.
Build a simple memory trick or reminder system for something specific you keep forgetting.
Figure out what documents actually matter and set up a simple system to keep them findable.
A simple, secure way to organize your passwords without having to remember dozens of different ones.
Turn a busy or scattered week into a simple, realistic day-by-day outline.
A short list of questions to ask and things to bring, so you get the most out of your visit.
Track how you're feeling over time in a format that's easy to share with your doctor.
Capture an oral memory or story in writing before it's lost, in your own voice.
A simple system for sorting and labeling your family photo collection, physical or digital, so your family can enjoy it.
Claude interviews you about your family one person or branch at a time, then organizes it all into a family tree or history document you can share and keep adding to.
Add context to old photos so the stories behind them aren't lost.
Structure a visit, call, or gathering around collecting family stories and history.
Preserve a family recipe along with the story behind it, not just the ingredients.