Why Your Prompts Should Be Templates, Not Fixed Commands: Insights from @dotey

Modern AI tools are transforming how we write, design, and communicate—but there’s one habit that separates average AI users from highly effective ones: using prompt templates instead of relying on single, fixed commands. This idea was highlighted by @dotey in a recent post on X: “When I write prompts, my main principle is this: Create templates, not fixed prompts. This way everyone can freely adapt them—plug in your preferred brand, local weather, stock price, store theme, or even turn the output into an infographic.” ...

December 5, 2025 · 3 min