Posting consistently on social media is hard. Coming up with ideas, writing captions, and adapting content for each platform eats hours every week. AI can handle the first draft of all of it — if you give it the right prompt.
These copy-and-paste templates work in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and other AI tools. Replace the [bracketed parts] with your own details, then edit the result so it sounds like you.
Tip: The more you tell the AI about your audience and tone, the better the output. Add one line like “My audience is busy parents and my tone is friendly and funny” to any prompt below.
💡 Content Ideas
Give me 30 social media post ideas for [type of business/niche] aimed at [audience]. Mix educational posts, behind-the-scenes, questions that spark comments, and promotional posts. Present them as a table with the idea and the format (photo, video, carousel, text).
Take this one idea: [idea]. Turn it into 5 different posts: a tip, a story, a question, a myth-buster, and a short list. Keep each under 60 words.
What are 10 fresh angles I could take on the topic of [topic] that my audience of [audience] would find useful or surprising? Avoid clichés.
✍️ Captions & Posts
Write 3 Instagram caption options for a post about [topic]. Start with a strong hook in the first line, keep it under 100 words, end with a question to encourage comments, and add 5 relevant hashtags.
Write a LinkedIn post about [lesson or story]. Open with a one-line hook, use short paragraphs, share one practical takeaway, and end with a question. Professional but human tone. No buzzwords.
Turn this idea into a 7-post thread: [idea]. The first post must hook the reader, each post should make one clear point, and the last should summarize and invite replies.
Write a friendly Facebook post announcing [news/offer] to my community. Keep it conversational, under 80 words, with one clear call to action.
Rewrite this post for [platform], matching that platform’s style and length: [paste post]
🎬 Video & Short-Form
Write a 30-second video script about [topic] for TikTok/Reels/Shorts. Include a 3-second hook, 3 quick points, and a closing call to action. Add on-screen text suggestions.
Give me 10 different opening hooks for a short video about [topic]. Make them curiosity-driven and under 12 words each.
Here is my blog post: [paste]. Turn it into 1 LinkedIn post, 3 tweets, and a 30-second video script, keeping my key points.
📈 Strategy & Engagement
Create a 7-day content calendar for [platform] for a [business type]. For each day give the topic, format, and a one-line caption idea. Post 5 days a week.
Write 5 friendly, natural replies I can adapt to comments on my post about [topic], including one for a skeptical comment and one for a question.
Here is my current [platform] bio: [paste]. Suggest 3 improved versions that clearly say who I help and what I offer in under 150 characters.
Always review before posting. AI can sound generic or get facts wrong. Add your own stories, examples and voice, and check any claims. Some platforms also expect you to disclose AI-generated images or ads.
Want a tool to schedule and manage all this? See our guide to the best AI tools for social media management.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AI prompt for social media captions?
A good caption prompt states the platform, topic, audience, tone and length, and asks for a hook and a call to action. The Instagram and LinkedIn templates above follow that structure.
Will AI-written posts hurt my reach?
Platforms care about engagement, not who typed the words. Generic, copy-pasted AI text tends to perform poorly, so edit each draft with your own voice and real examples.
Which AI tool is best for social media content?
ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini all work well with these prompts, and each has a free tier. Pick the one you like writing with and keep using the same prompts.
Get better at writing prompts: Learn the basics in our prompt engineering guide for beginners.