AI Prompts
Grok prompts.
Prompts that play to Grok's strengths — real-time X trends, DeepSearch, candid analysis and coding. Tap to copy, then paste into Grok.
Tap Copy on any prompt, paste it into Grok, and replace the [bracketed] parts with your own details.
Real-time & X trends
What's happening on X right now
Using real-time X data, tell me what people are saying about [topic] right now. Summarise the main talking points, the loudest opinions on each side, and any notable posts or accounts driving the conversation. Flag anything that looks like a rumour rather than confirmed fact.
Summarise the discourse
Summarise the current discourse on X about [topic or event]. Break it into the main camps, what each one actually argues, where they agree, and where it gets heated. Keep it neutral and note if one view is dominating.
Trending sentiment check
Gauge the overall sentiment on X toward [person, product or topic] over the last [time period]. Is it mostly positive, negative or mixed? Give me the rough split, the reasons behind each side, and a couple of representative reactions.
Why is this trending?
[Hashtag, name or phrase] is trending on X. Explain in plain terms why it's trending, what kicked it off, and whether it's a genuine story or just a pile-on. Give me the context I'd need to understand a post about it.
Current events & news
Latest on a developing story
Use DeepSearch to give me the latest on [story or event]. What's the most recent confirmed development, what's still unconfirmed, and what are credible sources reporting? Cite where each key claim comes from and note the date.
Build a timeline of events
Build a clear, dated timeline of [event or ongoing story] from the beginning to now. For each entry give the date, what happened in one line, and the source. End with where things stand today and what to watch next.
Catch me up
I haven't followed [topic] since [rough date]. Catch me up on what's changed since then in a short briefing: the key developments, why they matter, and anything I'd look uninformed for not knowing. Assume I know the basics.
Analysis with an edge
Steelman, then critique
Here's a position: [describe the argument or claim]. First steelman it — make the strongest, most honest case for it. Then critique it just as hard, pointing out the weakest links and what evidence would change your mind. Don't hedge.
Brutally honest feedback
Give me brutally honest feedback on this, no flattery and no softening: [paste the idea, plan, draft or pitch]. Tell me what's genuinely weak, what a sharp critic would attack first, and the single most important thing to fix.
Play devil's advocate
I'm leaning toward [decision or belief]. Play devil's advocate and argue the opposite as convincingly as you can. Surface the assumptions I'm making, the risks I'm underrating, and the scenario where I end up regretting this.
Stress-test my reasoning
Think step by step and stress-test this reasoning: [paste your argument or plan]. Point out logical gaps, where I've confused correlation with cause, and any claim I haven't actually backed up. Rate how solid the whole thing is out of 10 and say why.
Explain & learn
Explain it simply
Explain [topic] simply, as if to a smart person who's new to it. Use a plain-language analogy, avoid jargon, and finish with the one idea that makes everything else click. Keep it under 200 words.
Break down a technical concept
Break down [technical concept] step by step. Start with what problem it solves, then how it actually works, then a concrete example, then where people get it wrong. Tell me what to learn next once I've got this.
Compare two options
Compare [option A] and [option B] for [my use case]. Give me an honest side-by-side of the trade-offs, who each one is really for, and where the marketing oversells it. Then tell me which you'd pick and why.
Coding & technical
Debug an error
I'm getting this error: [paste the error]. Here's the relevant code: [paste the code]. Explain in plain terms what's causing it, point to the exact line that's wrong, and show the corrected version.
Explain this code
Explain what this code does, step by step, in plain English. Note anything non-obvious, any edge cases it handles, and any it misses: [paste the code].
Write a script
Write a [language] script that [what it should do]. Keep it readable, add short comments on the tricky bits, handle the obvious error cases, and tell me how to run it and what to install first.
Fun & creative
Write it with wit
Write [post, caption, bio or short piece] about [topic] in a witty, slightly irreverent tone — clever, not cringe. Keep it tight, land one good line, and give me three versions to choose from.
Roast my idea constructively
Roast this idea like a sharp friend who actually wants it to work: [paste the idea]. Be funny about the flaws, but every joke has to point at a real problem. End with the version of this idea that wouldn't get roasted.
Brainstorm wild ideas
Brainstorm 15 genuinely wild ideas for [goal or problem]. Skip the safe, obvious ones — I want the ambitious and slightly ridiculous end of the spectrum. Then star the three that are crazy but might actually work.
Explain it like a sarcastic expert
Explain [topic] as a wildly over-qualified expert who's mildly exasperated at having to dumb it down. Keep the facts fully correct — the sarcasm is the flavour, not an excuse to be wrong. Make me laugh and actually understand it.
How to get the most out of Grok
Grok's edge is being wired into X and the live web, so lean into it. When you want current information, say so — ask for real-time X data or turn on DeepSearch for a sourced answer, and ask Grok to flag what's confirmed versus rumour. For anything that needs careful reasoning — analysis, tricky logic, code — tell it to think step by step so it works the problem before answering. Grok also happily gives candid, witty feedback, which makes it great for a steelman, a devil's-advocate take or an honest roast; just ask for the bluntness directly. As always, treat live claims as a starting point and verify anything that matters, and read and test any code before you ship it.
FAQ
Can Grok access real-time X/Twitter data?
Yes. Grok is built into X and can pull live posts, trending topics and public sentiment as they happen, which is its biggest edge over most other assistants. Ask it what's being said about a topic right now, or to summarise the discourse around a story, and it can draw on current X activity rather than a fixed training cut-off.
How do I use Grok's DeepSearch and Think mode?
DeepSearch tells Grok to research a question across the web and X and return a sourced, structured answer — use it for current events, comparisons and anything you'd want citations for. Think mode makes Grok reason step by step before answering, which is better for analysis, tricky logic and code. Turn them on in the Grok interface, or just say 'use DeepSearch' or 'think step by step' in your prompt.
Is Grok good for coding?
Yes. Grok can debug errors, explain unfamiliar code, and write scripts and functions. Paste the actual code and the actual error, say what you expected versus what happened, and read and test whatever it gives you before shipping it.
Why is Grok so blunt compared with other chatbots?
Grok is tuned for a candid, witty tone and is happy to push back or play devil's advocate, which makes it useful for honest feedback and stress-testing an idea. If you want a straight, no-hedging critique, ask for it directly — and if you'd rather have a neutral, formal answer, just tell Grok to drop the jokes and keep it plain.