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spec_name: "Claude Starter Kit for Non-Technical Users"
version: 1.0
author: Mike Kwal
date: 2026-05-26
description: "A set of simple, copy-paste prompts to help anyone on your team get real work done with Claude, no technical skills needed. Use this to onboard clients or new hires."
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## How to Use This Spec

The goal of this kit is to make Claude useful on day one. Don't worry about "prompt engineering." Just copy a prompt, paste it into a new Claude chat, and replace the bracketed text `[like this]` with your own content.

The magic isn't in the prompt; it's in the conversation. If you don't like the first answer, just tell Claude what to change in plain English.

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## Prompt 1: Summarize Anything

Use this to turn a long article, transcript, or meeting notes into a clean summary.

```
Summarize the key points from the text below.

I need a summary that is:
- About 3-4 paragraphs long
- Written in a clear, professional tone
- Highlights the 3 most important takeaways for a [designer/business owner/project manager]

Here is the text:
[Paste your article, notes, or transcript here]
```

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## Prompt 2: Create Social Media Posts

Use this to turn a blog post or summary into ready-to-post content.

```
You are a social media manager for a [design agency/B2B company].

Your task is to create 3 social media posts based on the text below.

- 1 post for LinkedIn (professional, slightly longer)
- 1 post for Instagram (engaging, use a question)
- 1 post for Twitter/X (short, punchy, with a hook)

Make sure to include relevant hashtags.

Here is the text:
[Paste the summary from Prompt 1 or another piece of content]
```

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## Prompt 3: Draft an Email

Use this to turn bullet points or rough notes into a polished email.

```
Draft a professional email based on the following points.

To: [Recipient's Name or Team]
From: [Your Name]
Subject: [A clear and concise subject line]

Key points to include:
- [Bullet point 1]
- [Bullet point 2]
- [Bullet point 3]
- [The main call to action or next step]

Keep the tone [friendly and collaborative/formal and direct]. The email should be easy to read and under 200 words.
```

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## The Most Important Tip: Talk to It

If Claude gets something wrong, just correct it. You don't need special commands.

Good feedback sounds like:
- "Make that more concise."
- "No, rewrite that but for an audience of complete beginners."
- "That's a good start, but add a point about [your topic]."

The more you correct it in a single chat, the better it gets at understanding what you want.