ChatGPT Operator shortcuts

ChatGPT Operator shortcuts” are meta-prompts – simple command-style tags (like /ELI5, /STEP-BY-STEP, /CHECKLIST, /SWOT, etc.) that tell ChatGPT how to think and respond, not just what to talk about.

Instead of rewriting long instructions every time, you drop in one shortcut to instantly switch mode: explain like to a 5-year-old, summarize, think step-by-step, act as a project manager, analyze pros/cons, expose pitfalls, and so on.

They turn ChatGPT from a one-off Q&A tool into a repeatable workflow: you can standardize how you research, write, analyse, or make decisions by combining a few operator shortcuts into your own “thinking stack.