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Brainstorms several possible approaches to a problem, within your limits.

The full prompt

/options Give me 6 to 8 different ways to solve this problem: [problem]. My limits: [budget, time, rules, people]. Include at least two less obvious ideas. For each, give one line on how it works and one line on its main risk. Ask me first if my limits are unclear.

Replace the highlighted [brackets] with your own details, then send.

What you're asking

You ask for a short list of distinct options to solve a problem. You get each option with how it works and its main risk.

Give it

  • The problem in one sentence
  • Your limits: budget, time, rules
  • What you have already tried

Filled-in example

/options Give me 6 to 8 different ways to solve this problem: cut our print costs by 20% without losing reach. My limits: no new staff, must finish by March, posters still required on base. Include at least two less obvious ideas. For each, give one line on how it works and one line on its main risk. Ask me first if my limits are unclear.

Use it in any AI chat. The slash word is a label, not a built-in command; the prompt does the work, and answers vary by app. How these work