Free AI Playbooks: Beginner Guides for ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Meta AI and Antigravity
Most people try an AI assistant, get a bland answer, and decide it isn’t for them. The problem usually isn’t the tool. It’s that nobody showed them how to ask. So I put together a free playbook for each of the popular AI assistants, with copy-and-paste prompts, real before-and-after examples, and a cheat sheet you can keep by your desk.
Which AI assistant should you start with?
Honestly, the best one is usually the one you already have access to. A few rules of thumb:
| If you… | Start with |
|---|---|
| Work somewhere that only allows Microsoft 365 tools | Microsoft Copilot |
| Want the most widely used general-purpose assistant | ChatGPT |
| Work with long documents or do a lot of careful writing | Claude |
| Live in Gmail, Google Docs and Google Drive | Google Gemini |
| Already spend time on Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp | Meta AI |
| Write code and want an AI-first editor | Google Antigravity |
The good news: the habits that get great results carry over. Give context, say who it’s for, ask for a format, and refine instead of starting over. Learn them once and every tool gets better.
The playbooks
9 pages
ChatGPT Prompting Playbook
Six ingredients of a great prompt, ten follow-ups that fix weak answers, and everyday prompts.
7 pages
Microsoft Copilot Prompt Playbook
The Copilot formula and a library of business prompts for email, meetings, Excel and research.
7 pages
Claude Prompt Playbook
Brief Claude like a new hire, organize prompts with tags, and get more from long documents.
6 pages
Gemini Quick-Tip Playbook
The CREATE framework, everyday use cases, file uploads, and fixes for common frustrations.
9 pages
Meta AI Quick-Tip Playbook
The CORE formula, nine pro tips, and a five-day challenge that makes it a habit.
5 pages · Developers
Google Antigravity Quick-Tip Playbook
Tab, Inline Assist or the Agent panel, plus @ mentions, slash commands and project rules.
Every playbook is free to share and print, so pass them along to a coworker who’s been on the fence about AI. And before you paste anything into an AI tool at work, run through my AI Safety Checklist for Small Businesses. If you’re just getting started, AI for Small Business: Where to Start covers the first five tasks worth handing off.