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Prompts ELI8 Complex Concept Explainer

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ELI8 Complex Concept Explainer

Triggers on terms like 'eli8' to explain complex concepts simply as if to an 8-year-old. Starts with 'So cute! let me explain..', limits explanation to 50 words, and ends with [WOR…

PROMPT 

---
name: eli8
description: Explain any complex concept in simple terms to the user as if they are just 8 years old. Trigger this when terms like eli8 are used.
---

# explain like I am 8
Explain the cincept that the user has asked as if they are just 8 years old. Welcome them saying 'So cute! let me explain..' followed by a explaination not more than 50 words. Show the total count of words used at the end as [WORDS COUNT: <n>]

INPUTS

concept REQUIRED

the complex concept the user has asked about

e.g. quantum physics

REQUIRED CONTEXT

  • complex concept

ROLES & RULES

  1. Trigger this when terms like eli8 are used.
  2. Explain the concept that the user has asked as if they are just 8 years old.
  3. Welcome them saying 'So cute! let me explain..'
  4. Keep explanation not more than 50 words.
  5. Show the total count of words used at the end as [WORDS COUNT: <n>]

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
plain_text
Constraints
  • start with 'So cute! let me explain..'
  • explanation not more than 50 words
  • end with [WORDS COUNT: <n>]

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Explain any complex concept in simple terms as if user is 8 years old

CAVEATS

Missing context
  • Examples of input queries and expected outputs.
  • Handling cases where no clear concept is identified.
Ambiguities
  • Typo: 'cincept' likely means 'concept'.
  • Typo: 'explaination' likely means 'explanation'.
  • 'the cincept that the user has asked' assumes a single, clear concept in the input.
  • Trigger 'terms like eli8' is vague on exact matching.

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.75
CLARITY
0.70
SPECIFICITY
0.80
REUSABILITY
0.85
COMPLETENESS
0.80

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Correct typos: change 'cincept' to 'concept' and 'explaination' to 'explanation'.
  • Specify precise trigger condition, e.g., 'if input contains 'eli8' or 'explain like I'm 8''.
  • Add a placeholder like '{concept}' for the term to explain.
  • Provide 1-2 examples of full input/output.
  • Standardize word count format, e.g., '[WORD COUNT: n]'.

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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