No More Long Prompts! Try Claude's Cheat-Level Command: "Please use ask_user_input style"

Actually, since the announcement of Claude Opus 4.6, an incredibly useful command has been added that hasn't been talked about much.

Just add "Please use ask_user_input style" at the end of your prompt.

This triggers interactive option cards and checklists, allowing you to simply click your way through a Q&A with the AI.

This is a game-changer for anyone who finds writing long prompts stressful.

Imagine the empty AI chat box.

Am I the only one who feels an invisible pressure, like the AI is saying, "Hurry up and type!" or "You better give me clear instructions!"? lol

Whether in AI news, on Note, or in my own articles, the importance of long, structured prompts is constantly emphasized.

Context is vital. If you don't provide enough info, the AI's output will be shallow.

I get it! I really do. You're right. And I'm sorry—I've said the same thing many times!

But often, you don't even know what to input or how much detail to provide. You think, "I know good prompts matter, but I just can't write them..."

So, here is a cheat-level command for everyone facing that dilemma.

Please use ask_user_input style

This is most powerful when combined with this instruction I often share:

I want to give this instruction, but if any information is missing, please ask me step-by-step in a Q&A format.

The Cheat-Level Command for Claude

[What you want to do] I want to give this instruction, but if any information is missing, please ask me step-by-step in a Q&A format.

Please use ask_user_input style

Just use these two together.

Even if your idea is vague, the AI will politely ask, "I need this info, what do you think?" and provide clickable options.

Let's see it in action.

For example, let's give Claude a vague idea like "I want to build an AI Tuber English learning app" using this command.

Claude then starts the process like this:

1. Confirming Character Settings

First, it asks a question like this:

How would you like to handle the AI Tuber's character settings?

1. Use an existing character design
2. Create a new character
3. A simple avatar is fine
4. No character needed (audio only)
5. Other

Isn't this incredible?

I'm just thinking about an app, but Claude is already suggesting specific steps like "What about the character?"

All we have to do is click "2. Create a new character" from the list.

2. Confirming Features (Multiple Choice)

Next, it uses a checkbox format.

What kind of English learning features do you need?

☐ Free talk conversation practice

☐ Situation-based conversation (Travel, Business, etc.)

☐ Pronunciation check/correction feature

☐ Grammar/Vocabulary explanation feature

☐ Other

This is also amazing.

Instead of a vague question, it gives you specific choices: "Here are some options, which do you want?"

Since it's a checkbox format, you can pick multiple. I'll select "Free talk" and "Pronunciation check."

3. Confirming the Format

Then, it asks about the app's platform.

Which app format is best?

1. Web app (runs in browser)
2. Native app (install on smartphone)
3. Smartphone app-style UI
4. Not decided yet
5. Other

Just click "Web app." You can keep progressing just by clicking.

Requirements Defined in the Final Step

Claude then summarizes everything, does a final check, and generates the full requirement definition.

1Perfect! Here is a summary of our discussion.
2
3---
4
5## 📋 AI Tuber English Conversation App Requirement Definition
6
7### 🎯 Project Overview
8An AI Tuber English conversation learning web application for beginners (TOEIC 300-500).
9
10### 👤 Character Settings
11- **Persona**: Bright and friendly teacher
12- **Visuals**: Anime-style illustration (newly created)
13- **Animation**:
14  - Expression changes
15  - Lip-sync animation
16  - Gestures/Motions
17
18### 🎓 Learning Features
191. **Free Talk Conversation Practice**
20   - Voice input (using microphone)
21   - Text-to-speech feature
22
232. **Pronunciation Check/Correction Feature**
24   - Real-time pronunciation evaluation
25   - Immediate feedback provision
26
27### 🛠 Tech Stack
28- **Platform**: Web app (browser-based)
29- **AI/Voice**: Anthropic Claude API
30- **Target Level**: Beginner (TOEIC 300-500)
31
32---
33
34I will now create **detailed design and specification documents**. Would the following structure be okay?
35
361. **System Design Document** (Architecture, reasons for tech selection)
372. **Functional Specifications** (Detailed flow for each feature)
383. **UI/UX Design Document** (Screen transitions, wireframes)
394. **API Design Document** (Claude API integration specs)
405. **Development Schedule** (Implementation priority and milestones)
41
42Which format do you prefer? Please let me know if you want an integrated document or separate files!

With the draft ready, it can move on to creating detailed design and spec documents.

Do you see the massive difference here?

Previously, even in a Q&A, you had to type every single response. With the "ask_user_input" style, you just click your choices. This is a revolution, isn't it?

Yet, nobody is talking about it. Even though it's a cheat-level command, I don't see anyone using it. While Claude might trigger this automatically sometimes, using "ask_user_input" explicitly ensures it works 100% of the time.

You don't have to struggle with complex definitions from scratch. And you shouldn't just let the AI write something generic that you don't even read.

Now, you can build context just by clicking through an interactive dialogue. It's perfect for anyone—just snappy, clickable interaction. A new era has arrived.

Give it a try! It's seriously game-changing.

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