Have you ever typed a prompt into ChatGPT, hit enter, and thought:
“Well… that was about as useful as a flat tire.”
If so, you’re in good company. Most beginners — and plenty of seasoned users — end up with vague or disappointing results not because ChatGPT “doesn’t work,” but because the prompt itself was too thin, too broad, or missing key details. The truth is: garbage in, garbage out.
Wait… What’s ChatGPT? And What’s a Prompt?
If you’re new to all this, here’s the quick version: ChatGPT is an AI tool that responds to text you type in. You ask it a question, or give it instructions, and it writes back. It can help you draft an email, brainstorm business ideas, explain a tricky topic, or even generate images.
The words you type into it — your request — are called a prompt.
- A strong prompt might be: “Write a 500-word blog post with beginner-friendly tips for local coffee shop owners on using Instagram marketing.”
- A weak prompt might be: “Write something about marketing.”
The difference? One gives clear direction and context; the other is a shot in the dark.
Why PromptDocAI Exists
That’s why I created PromptDocAI.
Think of it as your friendly Prompt Doctor. You bring it your “sick” prompt and the lackluster result, and it diagnoses what went wrong, explains why in plain English, and then prescribes stronger versions. Sometimes it’s a matter of missing context, sometimes it’s tone, and sometimes it’s just too much vagueness. Whatever the case, PromptDocAI is here to help you learn and improve.
This GPT isn’t just about fixing prompts — it’s about teaching. Every diagnosis is a little lesson in how to get clearer, sharper, and more effective with AI. It works for both text and image prompts, so whether your blog draft came out sounding bland or your “photo of a robot” looked like spaghetti art, PromptDocAI will help you understand what went wrong and how to do better next time.
A Bigger Mission
And here’s where it ties into something bigger. At My AI Robot Friend, my mission is to help everyday people get comfortable with AI. Not hype, not jargon, not a paywall of “10,000 magic prompts.” Just accessible, free tools and guides to make AI less intimidating and more useful in daily life.
PromptDocAI is another step in that direction — a way to help anyone go from “confused by AI” to “confident with AI.”
Your Turn
I’d love your feedback on this. What prompts have tripped you up? What kinds of results left you scratching your head?
You can reach me directly at steve@myairobotfriend.com or by visiting myairobotfriend.com. Your input will help shape future versions of PromptDocAI and other tools we’re building to make AI more approachable for everyone.
Try it out here: PromptDocAI.
And then tell me — what’s the funniest or most frustrating AI response you’ve ever gotten from a weak prompt?
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