🪞 What Is Plainkoi: Simple?
These are small prompts with big clarity.
Each prompt example in this series gives you one thing to try when you're feeling stuck, fuzzy, or off-track in your AI conversation. They're short, human, and easy to use—even if you're brand new to prompting.
You don’t need to sound smart. You don’t need the perfect words.
You just need a place to start. That’s what these are for.
💡 How to Use These
- Skim the list — Find the one that feels closest to where your brain is right now.
- Copy the prompt — Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or whatever AI you're using.
- Let it reflect you back — These aren't magic spells. They're mirrors.
The better you know what you need, the better the AI can help.
Each one also gives you a quick takeaway—something to remember for next time.
Friendly reminder: These prompts are yours to tweak. Add your own words. Make them messier. These aren’t rules—they’re reflections.
🧭 You're not talking to a tool. You're learning to listen to yourself more clearly—one prompt at a time.
Plainkoi: Simple – 12 Micro-Prompts for AI Clarity
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Plainkoi: Simple #1 – When You Don’t Know What You’re Really Asking
Prompt:
I feel like I’m not asking this clearly. Can you help me figure out what I’m really trying to say?
Takeaway:
Try this if you’re getting generic or off-target replies. Asking AI to reflect your intention back can help you aim straighter.
Plainkoi: Simple #2 – Checking for Emotional Subtext
Prompt:
Does this sound okay emotionally? Like, would this land weird with someone?
Takeaway:
Try this if you’re sending something important and want to check how it feels on the other side.
Plainkoi: Simple #3 – Finding a Better Starting Point
Prompt:
Honestly, I don’t even know what I’m asking yet. Can we sort it out together?
Takeaway:
Try this if you’re overwhelmed or rambling. You can start messy—AI can help shape it.
Plainkoi: Simple #4 – Mirror Your Logic
Prompt:
Does my logic here actually make sense? Or did I skip a step?
Takeaway:
Try this if something makes sense in your head, but the AI isn’t following.
Plainkoi: Simple #5 – Check for Gaps in Structure
Prompt:
Does this feel complete to you? Like, am I missing a piece?
Takeaway:
Try this when your explanation feels rushed or unfinished.
Plainkoi: Simple #6 – Emotionally Offloading First
Prompt:
Can I just vent for a sec? I don’t need a fix — just help me name this feeling.
Takeaway:
Try this when you’re overloaded. Clarity starts by calming the fog.
Plainkoi: Simple #7 – Turning a Rant into a Request
Prompt:
Okay, I’m definitely ranting. Can you help me turn this into something useful?
Takeaway:
Try this when you’re frustrated but still want something constructive.
Plainkoi: Simple #8 – Finding the Question Behind the Question
Prompt:
Is there a deeper question I’m not seeing here?
Takeaway:
Try this if your first answer didn’t satisfy you. Something else may be underneath.
Plainkoi: Simple #9 – Testing for Audience Fit
Prompt:
If someone totally new read this, would it make sense?
Takeaway:
Try this if you’re writing or explaining something to others.
Plainkoi: Simple #10 – Calibrating Formality
Prompt:
Can you make this sound more casual? Or more professional if needed?
Takeaway:
Try this if the tone feels off. AI can tune your voice to match the moment.
Plainkoi: Simple #11 – When You’re Overexplaining
Prompt:
Am I saying too much here? Can we tighten it up?
Takeaway:
Try this when your message feels bloated. Trim the fat.
Plainkoi: Simple #12 – Start with a Feeling, Not a Task
Prompt:
I’m feeling kinda stuck. Can we start there and find a good next prompt?
Takeaway:
Try this when you don’t even know what to ask. Begin with where you are.
*Written by Pax Koi, creator of Plainkoi – Tools and essays for clear thinking in the age of AI – with a little help from the machine that mirrors us back.
AI Disclosure: This article was co-developed with the assistance of ChatGPT (OpenAI) and finalized by Plainkoi.
© 2025 Plainkoi. Words by Pax Koi.*