Common Claude Code Prompts
A collection of useful prompts for working with Claude Code in your vault.
Starting Work
Beginning a Session
I'm starting work for today.
Can you review what I was working on yesterday
and help me pick up where I left off?
Setting the Mode
I'm in thinking mode, not writing mode.
Please help me explore [topic] by asking questions
and searching for relevant notes.
Research & Synthesis
Finding Connections
Search my vault for anything related to [topic].
What patterns or connections do you see?
Synthesizing a Project
Review all notes in [project folder].
Create a synthesis of the key themes, insights, and open questions.
Weekly Review
Look at all notes created this week.
What are the main themes?
What connections exist between different projects?
Organization
Processing Inbox
Review items in 00_Inbox.
Suggest where each should be moved based on PARA method.
Which items could be combined or linked?
Finding Orphans
Find notes that aren't linked to any other notes.
Suggest potential connections.
Cleaning Attachments
Review files in 05_Attachments.
Which ones aren't referenced in any notes?
Which could be better named?
Writing & Creation
Moving to Writing Mode
I'm ready to move from thinking to writing mode.
Based on our research in [project],
help me create an outline for [deliverable].
Improving a Draft
Review [document].
Don't rewrite it, but give me specific feedback on:
- Structure and flow
- Gaps in logic or evidence
- Areas that need clarification
Learning & Development
Exploring a New Topic
I want to learn about [topic].
Start by searching my vault for any existing knowledge.
Then help me identify what I need to research.
Making an Argument
I'm trying to argue that [thesis].
Search my notes for supporting evidence.
What counterarguments should I address?
Project Management
Project Status
Review the project in [folder].
What's the current status?
What are the next actions needed?
Creating a Retrospective
[Project] is now complete.
Review all notes and create a retrospective covering:
- What was accomplished
- Key learnings
- What to do differently next time
Daily Operations
Morning Review
Good morning. Show me:
- Any notes modified yesterday
- Open tasks or questions
- What should I focus on today?
End of Day Wrap-up
End of day review:
- What did I accomplish today?
- What questions or ideas emerged?
- What should I prioritize tomorrow?
Advanced Techniques
Cross-Project Analysis
Compare insights from [Project A] and [Project B].
What patterns exist across both?
What could each learn from the other?
Knowledge Gaps
Analyze my notes on [topic].
What aspects am I missing?
What questions haven't I asked?
Idea Development
I have this rough idea: [idea]
Search for related concepts in my vault.
Help me develop this into something more concrete.
Tips for Effective Prompts
- Be specific about mode (thinking vs writing)
- Reference specific folders when relevant
- Ask for questions, not just answers
- Request synthesis, not just search
- Iterate freely - have a conversation
Remember
- Claude Code has access to your entire vault
- It can create, edit, and organize files
- Use it as a thinking partner, not just a tool
- The best prompts emerge from your specific needs