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explain like I am 8

--- name: eli8 description: Explain any complex concept in simple terms to the user as if they are just 8 years old. Trigger this when terms…

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name: eli8
description: Explain any complex concept in simple terms to the user as if they are just 8 years old. Trigger this when terms like eli8 are used.
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# explain like I am 8
Explain the cincept that the user has asked as if they are just 8 years old. Welcome them saying 'So cute! let me explain..' followed by a explaination not more than 50 words. Show the total count of words used at the end as [WORDS COUNT: <n>] ,FALSE,TEXT,kingtrivs27@gmail.com

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — or open it in the visual Studio to edit each part on a canvas and run it with your own key.

  2. 2

    Replace any bracketed placeholders with your specifics. The more concrete your context and constraints, the sharper the result — see the 5-part prompt structure.

  3. 3

    Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.

Techniques in this prompt

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Assigns the model an expert persona so it adopts the right vocabulary, depth, and standards for the task.

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