AI prompts for social media
Prompts for content calendars, viral hooks, LinkedIn posts, carousels, captions, YouTube scripts, bios, trend adaptations and community replies. Works with ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
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30-day content calendar
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Create a 30-day content calendar for [brand / creator] on [platform]. Audience: [who]. Goal: [followers / leads / sales]. Table columns: day, content pillar, format (reel, carousel, post, story), hook, caption summary, CTA, best time to post. Use a mix of educational, entertaining, behind-the-scenes and promotional content in an 80/20 ratio.
Viral hook generator
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write 20 scroll-stopping hooks for a short video or post about [topic] for [audience]. Use a mix of: curiosity gaps, bold claims, mistakes to avoid, before vs after, numbers and lists, contrarian takes, and story openers. Each hook must be under 12 words. Mark your top 3 and explain why they work.
LinkedIn post that builds authority
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Write a LinkedIn post about [topic / lesson / achievement]. Structure: a one-line hook, a short story or insight, 3 practical takeaways, and a question to drive comments. Use short paragraphs and line breaks, no more than 3 hashtags and no emojis overload. Under 220 words. Give 3 hook variations.
Instagram caption plus hashtags
Works with: ChatGPT, Gemini
Write 5 Instagram captions for a post showing [describe image or video] for [brand]. Tone: [tone]. Include a hook in the first line, value or story in the middle, and a CTA at the end. Then suggest 15 hashtags split into broad, niche and branded groups.
YouTube video script and title pack
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a YouTube video script about [topic] for [audience], about [length] minutes long. Include: 10 title options optimised for click-through, a 15-second hook, intro, main sections with B-roll suggestions, a mid-video retention hook, a call to subscribe, and an end screen line. Then write the description with timestamps and 10 tags.
Comment and reply generator
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write 10 thoughtful comments I could post on LinkedIn posts about [topic] to build visibility with [audience]. Each should add a specific insight, experience or question, not just agree. Under 50 words each, no emojis, no self-promotion.
TikTok and Reels trend adapter
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Here is a trending short-video format: [describe trend or audio]. Adapt it into 5 video ideas for [brand / niche]. For each give: hook text on screen, shot list, caption, and why it fits the trend while staying on-brand. Keep each video under 20 seconds.
Social media bio optimizer
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write 5 bio options for my [Instagram / TikTok / X / LinkedIn] profile. I am [who you are], I help [audience] with [result], and I want visitors to [action]. Stay within the platform character limit, include a clear value proposition and a CTA, and suggest emojis only if they add meaning.
Community engagement post ideas
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Give me 20 engagement post ideas for a [niche] community on [platform]: polls, this-or-that, fill-in-the-blank, hot takes, challenges, behind-the-scenes and user-generated content prompts. Write the exact post text for each, under 40 words.
Influencer collaboration pitch
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
Write a DM and an email to pitch a collaboration to [influencer / creator] with [follower count] in [niche] for [brand]. Show I know their content, propose a specific idea, explain what is in it for them (fee, product, affiliate), and make the next step easy. Under 120 words each.
Crisis or negative comment response
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude
A customer posted this public complaint about [brand]: [paste comment]. Write 3 possible public replies (apologetic, factual, and take-it-offline), plus a private follow-up message. Be calm, human and specific, never defensive, and do not admit legal liability.
Carousel post writer
Works with: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Write a 10-slide carousel for [Instagram / LinkedIn] about [topic] for [audience]. Slide 1: a bold hook. Slides 2 to 9: one idea per slide, under 25 words each, with a suggested visual. Slide 10: summary and CTA. Then write the caption with 3 to 5 hashtags.
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Social Media prompts: FAQ
Can AI plan a social media content calendar?
Yes. Give it your audience, platform, goal and content pillars and ask for a 30-day table with formats, hooks and CTAs.
What makes a good social media hook?
A short line that creates curiosity, makes a bold or contrarian claim, or names a specific mistake or result, usually under 12 words.
Are these prompts free to use?
Yes. Every prompt in the Softsols AI prompt library is free to copy, edit and use for personal or commercial work.
How do I customise a prompt?
Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details. The more specific your context, audience and desired format, the better the result.
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