Templates
Use and create reusable prompt templates to speed up your workflow.
What are Templates?
Templates are pre-configured prompt structures that you can reuse for common tasks. Instead of writing a prompt from scratch every time, you start with a template and fill in the blanks.
Using Templates
Template Gallery
Access the Template Gallery from the Prompt Generator. You'll find categories such as:
- Development: Coding assistants, bug fixers, refactoring guides
- Creative: Story writers, poem generators, ideation tools
- Business: Email drafters, report summaries, meeting notes
- Visuals: Image generation prompts, video scripts
Click on any template to load it into the editor.
Variables
Templates often contain variables enclosed in brackets, like {{topic}} or [INSERT CODE HERE].
- OneShot automatically highlights these variables.
- You should replace them with your specific content.
- Some advanced templates use forms to fill these variables automatically.
Creating Custom Templates
You can turn any successful prompt into a reusable template.
Steps to Create
- Write your Prompt: Engineer a prompt that works well.
- Identify Variables: Replace specific details with placeholders (e.g., replace "React" with
{{framework}}). - Save as Template:
- Click the Save icon.
- Choose Save as Template.
- Give it a clear Name and Description.
- Assign a Category and Tags.
Best Practices
- Be Generic: Avoid hardcoding specific details that limit reusability.
- Clear Placeholders: Use descriptive variable names so users know what to fill in.
- Include Instructions: Add comments or a description explaining how to use the template.
- Test It: Verify that the template works with different inputs before finalizing.
Sharing Templates
If you are part of a team (Enterprise Plan), you can publish your templates to the Shared Library. This allows your teammates to discover and use your standardized workflows.