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What is PromptForge?

PromptForge Studio is a modular AI prompt builder designed for digital artists and creators. It allows you to construct professional, detailed prompts by selecting and combining elements from various categories like characters, environments, lighting, and more. Key benefits: • Build prompts faster with pre-curated elements • Ensure consistency across your creative projects • Discover new creative combinations • Save and organize your favorite prompts

Creating Your First Prompt

To create your first prompt: 1. Select a Category from the left sidebar (e.g., "Character") 2. Browse the available prompts or use the search bar 3. Click the checkbox next to prompts you want to include 4. View your assembled prompt in the right panel 5. Click "Copy to Clipboard" to use it Your selected prompts are automatically combined into a coherent prompt structure.

Understanding Categories

PromptForge organizes prompts into categories: • Character: Character types, species, attributes • Pose & Mood: Body positions, expressions, emotions • Environment: Settings, backgrounds, locations • Lighting: Light sources, ambiance, time of day • Camera: Angles, perspectives, shot types • Style & Medium: Art styles, techniques, media • Color Palette: Color schemes and harmonies • Texture & Detail: Surface qualities, detail levels • Composition: Framing, layout, visual hierarchy Each category contains subcategories for more specific elements.

Browsing & Selecting Prompts

Navigate and select prompts efficiently: Browsing: • Click categories in the left sidebar • Use subcategory dropdown to filter • Apply quick filters (Popular, Recent, etc.) • Toggle between Flat and Grouped views Selecting: • Click checkbox to add prompt to your collection • Selected prompts appear highlighted • View selection count in the header • Click again to deselect

Using Smart Random

Smart Random generates creative prompt combinations: Quick Presets: • Single Random: One prompt per category • Minimal: Light selection (2-3 prompts) • Balanced: Moderate selection (4-6 prompts) • Detailed: Rich selection (7-10 prompts) • Maximum: Full selection (10+ prompts) Custom Configuration: • Enable/disable specific categories • Choose "All" or select specific subcategories • Set prompt count per subcategory • Save configurations for reuse My Saved Presets: • Save your current configuration as a named preset • Load presets instantly with one click • Delete presets you no longer need • Perfect for different project workflows Smart Random remembers your last configuration for quick iteration. Keyboard shortcut: Cmd+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows)

Recent Prompts

Quickly access your recently used prompts: What Are Recent Prompts? • Panel showing your last 8 used prompts • Located in left sidebar below Favorites & History • Updates automatically when you select prompts • Shows when you last used each prompt Information Displayed: • Full prompt text • Category and subcategory • Time since last use (e.g., "2 hours ago") • Favorite status (star icon) • Usage count (sparkle icon + number) Using Recent Prompts: • Click any prompt to select it instantly • No need to navigate back to the category • Perfect for iterating on similar concepts • Saves time when working on a theme Collapsible Panel: • Click "Recently Used" header to collapse/expand • Keeps your sidebar organized • State persists across sessions Recent prompts help you maintain momentum and quickly revisit prompts you're actively working with.

Managing Favorites & History

Keep track of your work: Favorites: • Star individual prompts to save them • Access starred prompts quickly from the left panel • Favorites persist across sessions • Click star again to remove from favorites History: • Recent prompts automatically tracked • View your generation history in left panel • Click to reload a previous prompt • History includes timestamp information Random History: • Track Smart Random generations • Re-run previous random configurations • View subcategory details of each generation

Pinning Prompts

Keep your most important prompts at the top: What is Pinning? • Pin prompts to keep them at the top of your list • Pinned prompts stay visible regardless of other filters • Perfect for prompts you use frequently • Per-user feature - your pins don't affect other users How to Pin: • Hover over any prompt card • Click the pin icon (📌) next to the star icon • Pinned prompts show with a blue filled pin icon • Click again to unpin Sorting Priority: 1. Pinned prompts always appear first 2. Favorited prompts appear next 3. Regular prompts sorted by creation date Use Cases: • Pin your go-to character descriptions • Keep frequently used lighting prompts accessible • Maintain quick access to style references • Organize prompts for active projects Pinning vs Favorites:Pin: For active, frequently-used prompts • Favorite: For prompts you like but may not use often • You can both pin AND favorite the same prompt • Both work together to organize your workflow Tips: • Limit pins to 5-10 per category for best organization • Unpin prompts when you're done with a project • Combine pins with tags for powerful organization • Pinned status persists across sessions

Viewing History

Your prompt history is automatically tracked: • Access from the left panel "History" section • Click any history item to reload that prompt • Each entry shows the final prompt text • History persists across sessions Delete individual entries by clicking the trash icon.

Creating Custom Prompts

Add your own prompt elements: 1. Select a category 2. Click "Add Custom" button 3. Enter your prompt text 4. Choose subcategory (optional) 5. Save your custom prompt Custom prompts are marked with a pencil icon and can be edited or deleted anytime.

Prompt Variables

Create dynamic, reusable prompts with variables: What Are Prompt Variables? Variables are placeholders in your prompts that you can fill with different values each time. Perfect for creating templates you use repeatedly with slight variations. Variable Syntax: Use curly braces to define variables: • Simple: {character} • With default: {character:warrior} • Multiple: {character} in {location} wearing {outfit} Example Prompt: "A {character:hero} standing in a {location:medieval castle}, {lighting:dramatic lighting}, {style:oil painting}" How It Works: 1. Create a prompt with variables using {variable_name} syntax 2. When you select that prompt, a modal appears 3. Fill in values for each variable 4. Preview the final prompt in real-time 5. Click "Apply" to use the filled prompt Variable Presets: • Save commonly-used variable combinations • Example preset "Forest Warrior": character=warrior, location=forest, lighting=sunrise • Load presets with one click • Each prompt can have multiple presets • Delete presets you no longer need Benefits:Reusability: One prompt template, infinite variations • Consistency: Maintain structure across similar prompts • Speed: Fill variables faster than rewriting prompts • Organization: Save presets for different scenarios Use Cases: • Character variations: Same pose, different characters • Location templates: Same composition, different settings • Style experiments: Same subject, different artistic styles • Project templates: Consistent structure for a series Tips: • Use descriptive variable names: {main_character} not {x} • Provide defaults for common cases: {mood:serious} • Save presets for frequently-used combinations • Variables work with custom prompts too • Copy filled prompts to clipboard for later use Variables transform static prompts into flexible templates, perfect for iterative creative work!

Managing Groups

Organize subcategories into groups: • Click "Manage Groups" in the prompt panel • Create new groups with names and descriptions • Assign prompts to groups • Groups appear in the "Grouped" view • Collapse/expand groups for better organization Groups help organize large numbers of subcategories.

Template Customization

Customize how prompts are assembled: 1. Open Settings (gear icon in header) 2. Click "Edit Template" in Prompt Template section 3. Reorder categories by dragging 4. Set custom prefixes for each category 5. Choose line separator (comma, newline, etc.) 6. Preview your changes in real-time 7. Save or reset to defaults Templates control the final prompt structure and formatting.

Filter Collections

Save frequently used filter combinations: • Apply your desired filters (category, subcategory, quick filters) • Click "Save Collection" • Name your collection • Access saved collections from the filter bar • Quickly switch between different filter sets Perfect for different project types or creative workflows.

Bulk Operations

Perform actions on multiple prompts at once: What Are Bulk Operations? Bulk operations allow you to select multiple prompts and perform actions on all of them simultaneously. Perfect for organizing large collections or making sweeping changes. Available Bulk Actions:Add Tags: Apply tags to multiple prompts at once • Favorite/Unfavorite: Add or remove favorites in bulk • Pin/Unpin: Pin or unpin multiple prompts • Delete: Remove multiple prompts (with confirmation) How to Use Bulk Operations: 1. Use Advanced Search filters to find the prompts you want to modify 2. Click the "Select All" button to select all filtered prompts 3. A toolbar appears at the bottom showing selection count 4. Click the action you want to perform 5. Confirm if prompted 6. Selection clears automatically after action Bulk Selection Tips: • Filter first, then select all for precision • Use tags to find related prompts • Use date filters to select old/recent prompts • Use usage filters to find unused prompts • Combine multiple filters for complex selections Common Use Cases: 1. Tag Organization: • Filter: Custom prompts only • Select all → Add Tags → #my-prompts • Organize personal collection 2. Clean Up Old Prompts: • Filter: Created before [date], Usage: 0 • Select all → Delete • Remove unused old prompts 3. Pin Project Prompts: • Filter: Tags = #project-x • Select all → Pin • Keep project prompts accessible 4. Favorite Top Prompts: • Filter: Usage > 10 • Select all → Favorite • Mark frequently-used prompts 5. Bulk Tag Migration: • Filter: Tags = #old-tag • Select all → Add Tags → #new-tag • Then manually remove old tag Safety Features: • Delete requires confirmation • Selection count always visible • Clear selection anytime • Actions show success/failure messages • Undo not available - be careful with Delete! Workflow Example: "Organize all fantasy combat prompts from last month" 1. Advanced Filters: - Tags: #fantasy, #combat (AND mode) - Date: Last month 2. Select All (e.g., 47 prompts) 3. Add Tags → #organized, #review-later 4. Pin (to review them) 5. Success! All organized Tips: • Start with small selections to test • Use Preview mode to verify your filter results first • Bulk operations are per-user only (can't affect system prompts) • Clear selection before starting new bulk action • Use bulk tag removal (individual prompt level) after bulk add if needed

Global Search

Find prompts across all categories: • Click search icon in header or press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) • Type your search query • Results grouped by category • Search terms highlighted in results • Click result to select that category and prompt Search Scopes: • All Categories: Search everywhere • Current Category: Search only in active category • Custom: Choose specific categories Recent Searches: • Your last 10 searches are saved • Click to re-run a previous search • Searches persist across sessions

Advanced Search & Filters

Find exactly what you need with powerful filters: Opening Advanced Search: • Click the "Filters" button in the prompt panel header • Badge shows number of active filters • All filters can be combined Search Options:Text Search: Find prompts containing specific words • Works across prompt text and descriptions Date Filters: • Filter by creation date or last used date • Set date ranges (from/to) • Find recent vs. older prompts • Useful for finding prompts from specific projects Usage Count: • Set minimum and maximum usage counts • Find most-used prompts (set min > 5) • Find unused prompts (set max = 0) • Identify popular vs. experimental prompts Subcategory Multi-Select: • Select multiple subcategories at once • More flexible than single subcategory dropdown • Example: View "Fantasy" + "Sci-Fi" together Tag Filters: • Select multiple tags • OR mode: Show prompts with ANY selected tag • AND mode: Show prompts with ALL selected tags • Combine with other filters for precise results Quick Toggles:⭐ Favorites only: Show only favorited prompts • 📌 Pinned only: Show only pinned prompts • ✏️ Custom only: Show only your manually created prompts Active Filters Badge: • Shows total number of active filters • Click "Reset" to clear all filters • Filters persist until cleared or changed Common Use Cases: • "Show me all fantasy prompts I used this month" - Date: Last used, This month - Tags: #fantasy • "Find my most-used custom prompts" - Custom prompts only: ✓ - Usage: Min 10 • "Show pinned prompts with 'combat' AND 'magic' tags" - Pinned only: ✓ - Tags: #combat, #magic (AND mode) • "Find unused prompts I created last year" - Date: Created, 2024 - Usage: Max 0 - Custom only: ✓ Tips: • Start with one filter and add more to narrow results • Use date filters to clean up old prompts • Combine favorites + high usage to find your go-to prompts • Reset filters when switching between categories • Save common filter combinations as presets (future feature)

Category Filters

Filter prompts within a category: Subcategory Filter: • Dropdown shows all subcategories • Select to show only prompts from that subcategory • Search within subcategories using the search box • Recently used subcategories appear at top Quick Filters: • Popular: Most frequently used prompts • Recent: Recently added prompts • Favorites: Your starred prompts • Custom: Your manually created prompts Combine filters to narrow results further.

Subcategory Groups

View prompts organized by groups: • Toggle between "Flat" and "Grouped" views • Grouped view shows prompts organized by group • Collapse/expand groups to focus • Create and manage groups via "Manage Groups" • Drag prompts between groups Groups are especially useful for categories with many subcategories.

Quick Filters

Apply instant filters to your view: • Popular: Shows most-used prompts • Recent: Shows recently added prompts • Favorites: Shows your starred prompts • Custom: Shows your custom-created prompts Click a filter button to activate. Click again to deactivate. Active filters show with blue highlighting.

Understanding Tags

Tags are custom labels you create to organize your prompts: Why Use Tags? • Flexible organization beyond categories • Find related prompts quickly • Create your own classification system • Tag prompts with multiple labels Tag Features: • Custom colors for visual identification • Usage counts to see popularity • Filter prompts by one or more tags • Merge duplicate tags • Quick add/remove from prompts Example Tag System:By Theme: #combat, #dialogue, #exploration • By Style: #realistic, #fantasy, #scifi • By Project: #game1, #novel, #portfolio • By Quality: #favorite, #needs-work, #tested

Creating & Managing Tags

Create and organize your tag library: Creating Tags: 1. Click "Tags" button in header, OR 2. When adding/editing a prompt, click "New Tag" 3. Enter tag name 4. Choose a color (24 colors available) 5. Save Managing Tags (Tag Manager): • Click "Tags" in header to open Tag Manager • View all tags with usage counts • Search and filter your tags • Edit tag names and colors • Delete unused tags • Merge duplicate tags Editing Tags: • Click edit icon next to any tag • Change name or color • Changes apply to all tagged prompts • Save or cancel Merging Tags: 1. Click "Merge Tags" in Tag Manager 2. Select tags to merge (sources) 3. Select target tag 4. Confirm merge 5. All prompts now use target tag Perfect for consolidating similar tags like "fight", "combat", "battle" → "combat"

Tagging Prompts

Add tags to organize your prompts: When Creating Prompts: 1. Click "Add Prompt" button 2. Fill in prompt details 3. In "Tags" section, select existing tags 4. Or click "New Tag" to create and assign 5. Save prompt with tags When Editing Prompts: 1. Click edit icon on any prompt 2. Use Tag Picker to add/remove tags 3. Save changes Quick Remove: • Hover over any tag badge on a prompt • Click the X button • Tag removed instantly • No need to open edit modal Best Practices: • Use 2-5 tags per prompt for easy filtering • Create a consistent tagging system • Use descriptive, searchable names • Combine general and specific tags • Example: #character #fantasy #hero #combat

Filtering by Tags

Find prompts using tag filters: Basic Tag Filtering: 1. Go to any category 2. Click "Filter by Tags" button 3. Select one or more tags from dropdown 4. View filtered results instantly 5. Click "Clear" to remove filters AND vs OR Logic: When multiple tags selected: • OR Mode: Shows prompts with ANY selected tag - Example: #combat OR #dialogue → shows all combat OR dialogue prompts • AND Mode: Shows prompts with ALL selected tags - Example: #fantasy AND #hero → shows only prompts tagged with both Toggle between modes by clicking the "AND/OR" button. Viewing Active Filters: • Selected tags appear as colored badges • Badge count shows active filter count • Click X on any badge to remove that filter • "Clear" button removes all filters Tag Usage Counts: • Each tag shows number of prompts using it • Helps identify most-used organizational labels • Visible in filter dropdown and Tag Manager Combine with Other Filters: • Use tags + search together • Use tags + subcategory filters • Use tags + quick filters • All filters work simultaneously

Analytics Dashboard

Track your prompt usage and discover insights: Access Analytics: • Click your user avatar → "Analytics Dashboard" • View comprehensive usage statistics • Analyze trends over time Key Metrics:Total Prompts: Number of unique prompts you've interacted with • Total Usage: How many times you've used prompts • Favorites: Count of your favorited prompts • Recent Activity: Usage in the last 7 days • Custom Prompts: Number of manually created prompts Visualizations:Usage Over Time: Line chart showing daily usage trends • Most Used Prompts: Top 10 prompts with usage counts • Category Usage: Bar chart of category preferences • Category Details: Detailed table with averages Time Range Options: • 7 days - Last week's activity • 14 days - Two weeks of data • 30 days - Monthly overview (default) • 90 days - Quarterly trends Use Cases: • Identify your most productive workflows • Discover underutilized categories • Track your creative patterns • Optimize your prompt usage Privacy Note: All analytics data is private and only visible to you. Your usage patterns are never shared with other users.

Public Prompt Library

Discover and share prompts with the PromptForge community: Accessing the Library: • Click your user avatar → "Public Library" • Browse prompts shared by other users • Filter and sort to find the perfect prompt Browsing & Discovery:Search: Find prompts by keyword • Sort Options: - Most Recent: Latest additions - Most Popular: Most liked and used - Top Rated: Highest average ratings • Filter Options: - All Prompts: See everything - Liked Only: Your liked prompts - Unrated Only: Prompts you haven't rated yet Rating Prompts: • Click 1-5 stars to rate any prompt • Your ratings help others discover quality prompts • Average ratings displayed for each prompt • You can change your rating anytime Liking Prompts: • Click the heart icon to like a prompt • Liked prompts are easier to find later • Like count shows community popularity • Unlike by clicking heart again Importing Prompts: 1. Find a prompt you want to use 2. Click the "Import" button 3. Prompt is added to your personal library 4. Appears in the appropriate category 5. Can be edited and customized 6. Won't affect the original public version Publishing Your Prompts: Coming Soon: Ability to share your best prompts with the community! Stay tuned for the publish feature in an upcoming update. Prompt Details: Each prompt shows: • Category and subcategory • Full prompt text • Associated tags • Author (anonymous email) • View count • Like count • Average rating (if rated) • Your personal rating (if you've rated it) Use Cases: • Discover new creative approaches • Learn from community's top prompts • Find inspiration when stuck • Build on others' ideas • Share your expertise back Community Guidelines: • Rate honestly and constructively • Import and adapt, don't just copy • Quality over quantity • Respect others' creative work Privacy & Attribution: • Your email is shown (anonymized) • Individual ratings are private • Import history is private • No personal data is exposed

Achievements System

Track your progress and unlock achievements as you use PromptForge: Achievement Categories: • Creation: Create prompts (1, 10, 50, 100) • Sharing: Share prompts to library (1, 5, 10) • Engagement: Receive likes on shared prompts (1, 10, 50) • Streaks: Maintain login streaks (3, 7, 30 days) • Rating: Rate community prompts (1, 10, 50) • Usage: Use prompts (10, 50, 100 times) • Exploration: Create prompts in multiple categories (5, all) • Favorites: Add prompts to favorites (10, 50) Achievement Tiers: • Bronze 🥉 - Entry level achievements • Silver 🥈 - Intermediate achievements • Gold 🥇 - Advanced achievements • Platinum 💎 - Elite achievements Viewing Achievements: • Click your avatar → "Achievements" • View all achievements with progress bars • Filter by category • See unlock dates for completed achievements Notifications: When you unlock an achievement, a celebratory notification appears showing the achievement icon, name, and tier.

Login Streaks & Daily Activity

Build and maintain daily login streaks: How Streaks Work: • Log in each day to increase your streak • Your streak counter shows consecutive days • Missing a day resets your streak to 0 • Your longest streak is always saved Viewing Your Streak: • Click your avatar in the top right • Your current streak appears in the dropdown menu • See "Current Streak" and "Longest Streak" Streak Achievements: • 3-day streak: "Consistent" 🔥 • 7-day streak: "Dedicated" 💪 • 30-day streak: "Unstoppable" 🚀 Tips: • Check in daily to maintain your streak • Streaks reset at midnight in your timezone • Use the streak widget to track progress • Unlock streak achievements as motivation

Dark Mode

Toggle between light and dark themes: • Click Settings icon in header • Toggle "Dark Mode" switch • Theme applies immediately • Preference saved across sessions • Dark mode reduces eye strain in low-light environments Keyboard shortcut: Look for moon/sun icon in settings.

UI Modes (Beginner/Advanced)

Switch between simplified and full interfaces: Beginner Mode: • Simplified category list • Curated subcategory selection • Hidden advanced features • Easier to navigate for new users Advanced Mode: • Full feature set • All categories and subcategories • Smart Random, Groups, Templates • Maximum flexibility Toggle in Settings. A banner shows when in Beginner mode.

Visual Density

Adjust UI spacing: • Compact: Tighter spacing, more items visible • Comfortable: Balanced spacing (default) • Spacious: Generous spacing, easier to read Change in Settings under "Visual Density". Affects category lists, prompt cards, and buttons.

Theme & Color Customization

Personalize your PromptForge interface: Color Presets: • 8 pre-designed color themes (Blue, Purple, Green, Orange, Pink, Teal, Red, Indigo) • One-click theme switching • Instant preview of changes Custom Colors: • Pick any accent color with the color picker • Hex color input for precise control • Creates unique, personalized theme How It Works: • Theme colors are applied throughout the interface • Affects buttons, highlights, and interactive elements • Syncs across all your devices (saved to your account) • Works in both light and dark modes Access Theme Settings: 1. Click Settings (gear icon in header) 2. Scroll to "Theme & Colors" section 3. Click any preset or use custom color picker 4. Changes apply instantly Your theme preference is saved automatically and persists across sessions.

Auto-Copy

Automatically copy prompts to clipboard: • Enable in Settings • Final prompt copies when you make selections • Disabled by default • Manual copy still available via button Useful when rapidly iterating on prompts.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your workflow with shortcuts: General:Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows): Open Command Palette • ? or Cmd+/ / Ctrl+/: Show keyboard shortcuts • Esc: Close modals and dropdowns Create & Edit:Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows): Create new prompt Actions:Cmd+R (Mac) or Ctrl+R (Windows): Open Smart Random • Cmd+Shift+C (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows): Clear all selections Press ? or Cmd+/ / Ctrl+/ anytime to view all shortcuts!

Bulk Selection

Select multiple prompts quickly: • Select All: Select all visible prompts • Deselect All: Clear all selections • Random X: Select random number of prompts Find these options in the bulk actions bar when viewing prompts. Great for exploring variations quickly.

Exporting Prompts

Save your prompts externally: • Click "Export" in the final prompt panel • Saves as .txt file to your downloads • Includes timestamp in filename • Contains your complete assembled prompt Perfect for keeping records of your prompts or sharing with others.

Effective Tagging Strategies

Make the most of your tagging system: Tagging Strategies:Hierarchical: Use general + specific tags - Example: #character + #hero + #warrior • Project-Based: Tag by what project uses them - Example: #novel-ch1, #game-assets, #client-work • Status-Based: Track prompt quality/status - Example: #draft, #approved, #needs-revision • Style-Based: Group by artistic approach - Example: #realistic, #stylized, #minimalist Color Coding Tips: • Red: Important/urgent/combat • Blue: Water/calm/dialogue • Green: Nature/environment • Yellow: Light/energy/action • Purple: Magic/mystery • Orange: Creative/experimental Keep It Simple: • Start with 5-10 core tags • Add more as needs emerge • Review and merge similar tags monthly • Delete unused tags to keep library clean Power User Combo: 1. Filter by tag (e.g., #fantasy) 2. Add subcategory filter (e.g., Character) 3. Use search (e.g., "warrior") 4. Result: Fantasy warrior character prompts only! Tag Naming Conventions: • Use lowercase for consistency • Use hyphens for multi-word: combat-heavy • Use prefixes for categories: proj-game1, style-anime • Keep names short and memorable

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