Which prompt framework should you use?
Five frameworks, one quick quiz. Answer four short questions and we will point you to the best fit for what you are working on — then link you straight to the guide and the builder.
What are you trying to create?
The five frameworks at a glance
Prefer to browse? Here is the short version of each, with a link to its full guide.
TAG
Task, Action, GoalThe lightest framework — ideal for quick, everyday requests where you do not need much setup.
CRAFT
Context, Role, Action, Format, TaskThe best general-purpose choice for detailed, well-structured documents like study guides, essays, and lesson plans.
RISE
Role, Input, Steps, ExpectationBest when you want the AI to follow a clear, multi-step process or work a problem through in order.
CO-STAR
Context, Objective, Style, Tone, Audience, ResponseBuilt for messages where the audience and tone matter most — emails, announcements, anything persuasive.
CARE
Context, Action, Result, ExampleFor output that must follow a strict, repeatable format every time — rubrics, templates, consistent solutions.
How to choose a prompt framework
How do I choose the right prompt framework?
Start with what you are making and how much structure it needs. A quick one-off question only needs TAG; a long, detailed document is a job for CRAFT; a multi-step task suits RISE; a message where tone matters calls for CO-STAR; and anything that must match an exact, repeatable format is CARE. The quiz on this page asks four short questions and points you to the best fit.
Can I use more than one framework?
Yes. The frameworks overlap, and many tasks can be approached more than one way. The quiz recommends a best match and a runner-up so you can see the closest alternative. As you get comfortable, you will often borrow ideas from several — for example, adding a CO-STAR-style audience note to a CRAFT prompt.
Which framework is best for students and teachers?
It depends on the task, but CRAFT is the most useful all-rounder for schoolwork — study guides, essays, and lesson plans. Reach for RISE when you want step-by-step help with a problem, CARE when you need consistent rubrics or solution templates, CO-STAR for emails and announcements, and TAG for quick everyday requests.
Still curious how it all fits together? Read how it works or browse real use cases.