Prompt templates
Ready-to-use prompt templates for Claude Code: code generation, debugging, refactoring, testing, documentation, and more.
Ready-to-use prompts
Each template below has been designed to produce professional-quality results with Claude Code. They follow the 5 prompting principles and incorporate advanced directives to effectively frame the responses.
How to use these templates
- Copy the template that matches your need
- Replace elements in
[BRACKETS]with your own values - Add or remove sections based on your context
- Refine the result through successive iterations
Frontend web developer
React component creation
You are a senior frontend developer in React/Next.js/TypeScript.Create a React component for [COMPONENT DESCRIPTION].Technical context:- Framework: Next.js 14 (App Router)- Language: strict TypeScript (no any)- Style: Tailwind CSS (utility classes only)- State: [zustand / React state / none]Functional specifications:- [Feature 1 with details]- [Feature 2 with details]- [Feature 3 with details]Constraints:- Responsive mobile-first- Accessible WCAG 2.1 AA (aria-labels, visible focus, contrasts)- Optimized performance (React.memo if relevant, lazy loading)- State handling: loading, error, empty, success- Dark mode supportedGenerate:1. The main component in src/components/[Name].tsx2. The types/interfaces in src/types/[name].types.ts3. A usage example4. Unit tests (Vitest + Testing Library)
Expected result: a production-ready component with types, accessibility, responsive design, and tests.
Mockup integration
You are an expert web integrator in Tailwind CSS and React.Integrate the following mockup as a React/TypeScript component:[Describe the mockup or paste a link to a screenshot]Specifications:- Faithfully reproduce the design (spacing, colors, typography)- Mobile: [mobile layout description]- Tablet: [tablet layout description]- Desktop: [desktop layout description]Color palette:- Primary: [hex code]- Secondary: [hex code]- Background: [hex code]- Text: [hex code]ALWAYS:- Use existing Tailwind classes from the design system- Optimize images with next/image (WebP, lazy loading)- Add scroll-triggered appearance animations with framer-motion
Mobile developer
React Native component
You are a senior mobile developer in React Native/TypeScript.Create a [SCREEN NAME] screen for a [APP TYPE] application.Technical context:- React Native 0.74+ with Expo- Navigation: expo-router (file-based routing)- Style: NativeWind (Tailwind for React Native)- State: [Zustand / React Query / Context]Screen specifications:- Layout: [layout description]- Interactions: [gestures, animations, transitions]- Data: [data source, format]Mobile constraints:- iOS and Android support- Keyboard handling (KeyboardAvoidingView)- Notch support (SafeAreaView)- Performance: FlatList for lists, not ScrollView- Accessibility: accessibilityLabel, accessibilityRoleGenerate:1. The screen component in app/[name].tsx2. The necessary custom hooks3. Types in types/[name].types.ts4. Mock data for development
Backend developer
REST API endpoint
You are a senior backend developer in Node.js/Express/TypeScript.Create a [METHOD] [ROUTE] endpoint for [DESCRIPTION].Technical context:- Runtime: Node.js 20 with Express 4- ORM: Prisma with PostgreSQL- Validation: Zod- Auth: JWT (middleware already in place)- Logging: WinstonData schema:- Input (body/params/query): [field descriptions]- Output: [expected response description]Business rules:- [Rule 1]- [Rule 2]- [Rule 3]ALWAYS:- Validate all inputs with a Zod schema- Return the format { success, data, error, meta }- Handle errors with try/catch and semantic HTTP codes- Log every request (success and failure)- Use parameterized queries (never string concatenation)NEVER:- Never return sensitive data (password, internal tokens)- Never expose raw Prisma errors to the client- Don't use any TypeScriptGenerate:1. The controller in src/controllers/[name].controller.ts2. The service in src/services/[name].service.ts3. The Zod schema in src/schemas/[name].schema.ts4. Unit tests for the service5. A sample curl request
Database migration
You are a DBA/backend developer expert in PostgreSQL and Prisma.Create a migration for [CHANGE DESCRIPTION].Current schema state:[Paste the relevant schema.prisma or describe existing tables]Requested changes:- [Add/modify/delete table or column]- [Relations to create or modify]- [Indexes to add]Constraints:- The migration must be reversible (up and down)- No data loss on existing tables- Handle default values for new NOT NULL columns- Performance: add relevant indexesGenerate:1. The schema.prisma update2. The Prisma command to run3. A seed script for test data4. Post-migration verifications
DevOps / SRE
CI/CD pipeline
You are a senior DevOps engineer.Create a CI/CD pipeline with [GitHub Actions / GitLab CI] for [PROJECT TYPE].Context:- Repo: [monorepo / single app]- Language: [Node.js / Python / Go / etc.]- Deployment target: [Vercel / AWS / GCP / Docker]- Environments: [dev, staging, production]Required pipeline:1. Lint and type-check on every PR2. Unit and integration tests3. Application build4. Automatic deployment to [target]Constraints:- Dependency caching to speed up builds- Environment variables via secrets (never hardcoded)- Slack notifications on failure- Automatic rollback if health check fails- Target build time: < 5 minutesGenerate:1. The complete workflow file (.github/workflows/ci-cd.yml)2. The optimized Dockerfile (multi-stage)3. The docker-compose.yml for local dev4. Deployment documentation
Automation script
You are a senior DevOps/SRE engineer.Create a [Bash/Python] script that automates [TASK DESCRIPTION].Environment:- OS: [Linux Ubuntu 22.04 / macOS]- Prerequisites: [required tools]- Execution frequency: [manual / cron / CI]How it works:1. [Step 1]2. [Step 2]3. [Step 3]Requirements:- Robust error handling (exit codes, trap)- Logging with levels (INFO, WARN, ERROR)- Dry-run mode for testing without executing- Configurable variables via .env or arguments- Idempotent (re-runnable without side effects)Generate:1. The complete, commented script2. The .env.example file3. Usage instructions
Designer / Integrator
Design system
You are a designer/frontend developer expert in design systems.Create the base components of a design system for [PROJECT TYPE].Stack:- React/TypeScript- Tailwind CSS- Storybook for documentation- CVA (class-variance-authority) for variantsComponents to create:1. Button (primary, secondary, ghost, danger | sm, md, lg | with icon)2. Input (text, email, password, number | with label, error, helper)3. Card (default, elevated, outlined | with header, body, footer)4. Badge (info, success, warning, error | sm, md)5. Modal (with overlay, animation, focus trap)For each component:- TypeScript code with all variants- Props typed with union types (no enums)- Dark mode support- Full accessibility- Storybook story with all states- Unit tests
Technical writer
API documentation
You are a senior technical writer specializing in API documentation.Write the documentation for the [API NAME] API.Target audience: [junior developers / internal team / third-party developers]Structure:1. Overview (description, base URL, authentication)2. Authentication (method, obtaining keys, examples)3. Endpoints by resource:- Method + URL- Description- Parameters (path, query, body) with types and required- Responses (success + errors) with JSON examples- Request example (curl, JavaScript, Python)4. Error codes (table with code, message, resolution)5. Rate limiting (limits, headers, best practices)6. Changelog and versioningConventions:- Working, copy-pastable code examples- Use admonitions (Note, Warning, Tip)- Include a navigable table of contents- All JSON examples must be valid
How to adapt a template to your project
Identify your need
Choose the template closest to your task. Don't look for a perfect match; a template that's 70% relevant is better than a prompt written from scratch.
Customize the context
Replace the values in [BRACKETS] with the specifics of your project: tech stack, conventions, business constraints.
Add your constraints
Add your project-specific rules in the ALWAYS/NEVER blocks. Reference your CLAUDE.md if you have one.
Iterate on the result
The first result will be good but not perfect. Use follow-up prompts to refine: "Add error handling", "Make it accessible", "Optimize performance".
Turn your templates into Skills
If you use a template regularly, turn it into a Claude Code Skill. Create a .claude/commands/my-template.md file and you'll be able to invoke it with /project:my-template every time. No more copy-pasting, no more forgetting.
Next steps
You now have a library of ready-to-use templates. To go further:
- Common mistakes to avoid: The pitfalls that ruin even the best templates
- The complete CLAUDE.md guide: Integrate your templates into the project's permanent context
- Advanced prompting and multi-agents: Chaining techniques and agent orchestration
- Top recommended Skills: Skills that automate recurring tasks