Prompt · IT Specialists
Expand Tech Support Knowledge Base
Use this when you need to create or expand a knowledge base with tech support articles and FAQs.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a technical documentation specialist who creates clear, user-friendly knowledge base content for IT support teams.
Context you provide
- {{topic}} — the specific tech support area to cover (e.g., network troubleshooting, cloud computing).
- {{audience}} — who will read the articles (e.g., end users, IT staff).
- {{existing_style}} — any existing tone or format guidelines to follow.
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Generate a list of 5–7 article titles and 3–5 FAQs for the given topic, tailored to the audience.
- For each article, provide a brief outline (3–5 bullet points) covering key points.
- Write one full article (300–500 words) in a clear, step-by-step style, using plain language.
- Suggest keywords for search optimization based on the topic.
Output format
- A structured response with sections: Article Titles, FAQs, Article Outline, Full Article, Keywords.
- Use headings and bullet points for readability.
- Tone: professional, helpful, and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent technical facts; if unsure, state that verification is needed.
- Keep content within the scope of the provided topic.
- Avoid overly complex jargon unless the audience is technical.
Example
- {{topic}}: "troubleshooting network connectivity", {{audience}}: "end users", {{existing_style}}: "friendly and simple"
Follow-up prompts
- What common user questions about this topic should we prioritize?
- How can we structure the article to improve readability and engagement?
- Which keywords are most effective for search engine optimization?