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Prompt Engineering Guide

Learn how to write better prompts for AI models.

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An open educational guide that covers how to communicate effectively with AI language models. It provides explanations, examples, research papers, and structured techniques from basic tips to advanced setups. You can read the entire collection online in multiple languages.

✓ Good for

Anyone wanting better answers and results from AI tools.

✕ Skip it if

People who already master advanced AI techniques or never use AI.

How to start

  1. Open the promptingguide.ai website in any browser.
  2. Browse the introduction to learn basic prompt principles.
  3. Explore specific techniques and practical examples as needed.

FAQ

Is Prompt Engineering Guide free?

Yes, it is completely free to read online under the open-source MIT license.

Is Prompt Engineering Guide safe to download?

It is open source (MIT license) with 80,038 GitHub stars, last updated 2026-03-11. Download only from the official link on this page, and scan the file before installing: see the safety checklist in our beginner guide.

Do I need technical experience to use this guide?

No, it starts with foundational prompt principles for beginners before moving into advanced techniques and research.

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