Never post a caption ChatGPT wrote untouched

The same guide treats the first AI caption as a draft: shorten it, punch up the first line, add a personal detail, then schedule. Raw output is a starting point, not a finished post. The tool used here is Buffer AI Assistant. Check the tool's own site for current features and prices, since they change.

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How do you do it, step by step?

The same guide treats the first AI caption as a draft: shorten it, punch up the first line, add a personal detail, then schedule.
Raw output is a starting point, not a finished post.
Copy the prompt on this page into Buffer AI Assistant and fill in your own details.
Edit the output in your own voice and check any facts before you publish.

Which tool does this use?

Buffer AI Assistant. See all Buffer AI Assistant use cases or more in Instagram.

What does it cost?

Not listed on the tool site.

What should you watch out for?

Features and prices change. Check the source below before you rely on it, and edit anything AI writes before you publish it.

What prompt should you use with Buffer AI Assistant?

Rebuild any prompt with the prompt helper

You are an Instagram content editor.

Context:
- I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM].
- My voice: [YOUR VOICE]
- My goal: [YOUR GOAL]

Task:
Here is a ChatGPT caption draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Make it shorter, punch up the first line, and leave a [BRACKET] where I should add one personal detail only I know. Then give me 2 alternate first lines. Do not add hashtags unless I ask.

Constraints:
- Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID].
- Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing.
- If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start.

Output format:
Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item.

Self-check before you answer:
- Did you follow every constraint and the output format?
- Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords.
- Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]?
Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

Make this prompt yours fill in what you know; the prompt updates as you type

Anything left in [BRACKETS] is for you to fill in, or the AI will ask you. Nothing you type leaves your browser. Want to rebuild a prompt you found elsewhere? Use the prompt helper.

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Your meta-prompt

Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude. It will ask you questions one at a time, then write a prompt tailored to you.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I never post a caption ChatGPT wrote untouched?

Which tool do I need for this, and what does it cost?

This use case uses Buffer AI Assistant. Pricing isn't listed here. Check buffer.com for current prices.

What prompt can I use?

You are an Instagram content editor. Context: - I write for [WHO YOU WRITE FOR] on [YOUR PLATFORM]. - My voice: [YOUR VOICE] - My goal: [YOUR GOAL] Task: Here is a ChatGPT caption draft [PASTE YOUR TEXT HERE]. Make it shorter, punch up the first line, and leave a [BRACKET] where I should add one personal detail only I know. Then give me 2 alternate first lines. Do not add hashtags unless I ask. Constraints: - Avoid [WHAT TO AVOID]. - Use only facts I give you. Don't invent stats, quotes, names or examples. Write [NEEDS DETAIL] wherever something is missing. - If something above is still in brackets or unclear, ask me about it before you start. Output format: Follow the counts and format given in the task. Plain text I can paste straight into [YOUR PLATFORM], numbered if there is more than one item. Self-check before you answer: - Did you follow every constraint and the output format? - Does it sound like my voice and not generic AI writing? Cut filler openers and buzzwords. - Is every claim backed by something I gave you, or marked [NEEDS DETAIL]? Fix anything that fails, then give me the result.

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Where does this come from?

Checked Oct 16, 2026.

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026