AI Secret Codes

Hi, I’m Brian 👋 and I talk to AI a lot.

But let’s be honest, sometimes what you get back sounds like it was written by a robot with a thesaurus addiction.

That’s why I made this: BRIAN’S BIG LIST OF AI SECRET CODES! It’s a set of prompt ideas to help you unlock the right voice, the right vibe, and the right kind of magic. 🪄

Need to cut the fluff? 🎯
Add some snark? 🧂
Wrap it in kindness? 🧸
Crank up the drama? 🧛

Whatever your goal, there’s a code for that.
Use it.
Remix it.
Sparkle responsibly. ✨

📦 TL;DR

“Too Long; Didn’t Read.”
🎯 BULLSEYE
Cut to the chase. What’s the gist? One or two sentences, max.
Perfect for when attention spans are short and inboxes are full.

🧒 ELI5

“Explain Like I’m 5.”
🧠 CLARIFY (with a side of 🧸 SOFTEN)
Break it down to the basics using simple words and concrete ideas.
Ideal for making complex things accessible—but be careful not to talk down.

🧑‍⚕️ JARGONIZE

“Translate this into expert-speak.”
🧠 BRAINIFY + 🏗️ FRAME IT (in obscure professional scaffolding)
Layer on the technical vocabulary, acronyms, and high-level abstraction.
Perfect for sounding fancy, baffling outsiders, or writing grant proposals.

🤝 HUMANIZE

“Make this feel real, warm, and relatable.”
🧸 SOFTEN + 👓 DECODE
Use everyday language with empathy. Focus on feelings, not just facts.
Perfect for connecting with people, not just explaining concepts.

🔐 Expanded Secret Codes Toolkit

🧠 CLARIFY
“Make this more understandable for a general audience.”
Like ELI5, but without the infantilization.

🧂 SNARKIFY
“Add wit, sarcasm, and spice. Make it fun but pointed.”

🧸 SOFTEN
“Dial down the intensity or criticism. Wrap it in kindness.”

🎯 BULLSEYE
“Get straight to the point. No fluff. No preamble.”

🧠 BRAINIFY
“Add depth, research, or intellectual rigor.”

🧚 FAIRY DUST
“Add whimsy, wonder, and a bit of magic.”
Perfect for making learning feel enchanted.

🧛 VAMP IT UP
“Make this dramatic, moody, or gothic.”

👓 DECODE
“Translate this into plain language or everyday speech.”
A cousin to HUMANIZE, with more of a “crack the code” feel.

📉 DEFUSE
“Take the panic out. Make this less alarmist or dramatic.”

🧃 JUICE IT
“Add energy, enthusiasm, and a little sparkle.”

🔍 ZOOM IN
“Go deeper into this one idea. Focus on the nuance.”

🧵 THREADIFY
“Break this into a series of logical bites, like a Twitter thread.”

🎭 ROLEPLAY
“Answer in the voice of a pirate / robot / Shakespeare / Starfleet captain, etc.”

🪩 MAKE IT POP
“Add formatting or design appeal — give it visual flair.”

📦 UNBOX
“Show how this works step-by-step. What’s inside? How do you use it?”

🔁 REMIX
“Reimagine this in a new form — poem, song lyrics, metaphor, etc.”

🧩 PUZZLE IT
“Turn this concept into a riddle, brain teaser, or game.”

🏗️ FRAME IT
“Wrap this idea in a metaphor, structure, or model.”

🔄 FLIP IT
“Take the opposite perspective or turn the idea on its head.”

💣 MIC DROP
“End with a powerful, quotable line.”

🔍 Communication Style / Filter Codes

WTF? – What’s the Framework? (Ask for the underlying structure or big idea)
XYZIFY – Translate this for Generation Z (or X, Y, etc.)
B2K – Bring it to Kindergarten (super simplified)
VIBE CHECK – Does the tone feel right? (Emotional or social tone test)
MEME-IFY – Turn it into a meme-worthy idea/image
SLANGIFY – Add relevant current slang to connect with younger audiences
EMOJI-FY – Express the concept using emojis only

🧠 Depth & Complexity Codes (Sort Of)

LAYER UP – Add depth, nuance, or complexity
ICEBERG IT – Show what’s beneath the surface
5 WHYs – Keep asking “Why?” five times to get to the root cause
ZOOM IN – Go more detailed or granular
ZOOM OUT – Go big picture or take a broader perspective
SYNTHESIZE – Combine multiple ideas into something new

💡 Creativity & Remixing Codes

SCAMPER – Prompt for creative transformation (Substitute, Combine, Adapt...)
WEIRD IT – Make it strange to spark creativity
FLIP IT – Reverse the roles, the perspective, or the assumption
RANDOMIZE – Add a surprising or unrelated element
GENRE SWAP – Retell the idea in a different genre (e.g., noir, rom-com, horror)

🔄 Audience Reframe Codes

GRANDMA MODE – Explain this like you're talking to your grandma
TIKTOK IT – Present the concept as if it’s a short, viral video
BOARDROOM – Make it sound executive and professional
SNL SKIT – Present it as a comedic sketch

🧩 Interpretation & Reflection Codes

WHAT IF... – Explore alternate scenarios or outcomes
RED TEAM – Argue against the idea (devil’s advocate)
ALIGN / MISALIGN – Where does this match or clash with what we already know?
WHAT’S MISSING? – Look for gaps, silences, or what’s not being said