AI Prompts for Claude for UX Writing

20 of the best prompts for Claude for UX writing, step by step across 4 stages. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

AI Prompts for Claude for UX Writing

20 of the best prompts for Claude for UX writing, step by step across 4 stages. Works with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

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Write interface copy that guides users confidently, reduces friction, and makes your product feel polished and human. Built across 4 distinct stages covering Microcopy and Interface Text, Onboarding, Notifications and Messaging and more, this guide gives you one expert prompt per step so you never have to write from scratch or guess what the AI needs. The prompts work in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini and are designed to get usable output on the first try.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Write the small words that make a big difference to user experience.

Write button label

Write the button label, headline, and subtext for a [DESCRIBE CTA, E.G. "SIGN UP FOR FREE" BUTTON ON A SAAS HOMEPAGE]. The product is [DESCRIBE]. Make it clear, specific, and motivating.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Write variations

Write three variations for this empty state message in [DESCRIBE APP OR FEATURE]: [DESCRIBE THE EMPTY STATE, E.G. "NO RESULTS FOUND" OR "NO TASKS YET"]. Each variation should feel helpful and on-brand.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Write error message

Write the error message for when a user [DESCRIBE ERROR SCENARIO, E.G. "ENTERS AN INVALID EMAIL" OR "TRIES TO SUBMIT A FORM WITH MISSING FIELDS"]. It should explain what went wrong and how to fix it , not blame the user.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Write tooltip text

I need to write tooltip text for [DESCRIBE UI ELEMENT OR FEATURE]. Keep it under 15 words. It should explain what the element does without restating the label.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Write variations

Write five variations for the placeholder text inside [DESCRIBE FORM FIELD, E.G. "A SEARCH BAR" OR "A NAME INPUT"]. Each should give users a useful hint without being condescending.

Microcopy and Interface Text

Onboarding

Guide new users to their first success as quickly as possible.

Write onboarding welcome message

Write the onboarding welcome message for [DESCRIBE APP]. The user just signed up. In two sentences, tell them what they can do first and what success looks like.

Onboarding

Design onboarding tooltip sequence

Design the onboarding tooltip sequence for [DESCRIBE FEATURE OR FLOW]. There are [N] steps. Each tooltip should explain one thing, point to the next action, and feel like help, not a tutorial.

Onboarding

Write empty state

Write the empty state for a brand new user who has not completed setup in [DESCRIBE APP]. It should clearly show them the first action to take and make it feel easy.

Onboarding

Write progress indicator labels

Write the progress indicator labels for the onboarding steps of [DESCRIBE PRODUCT]. I have [N] steps: [LIST STEPS]. Each label should be brief, action-oriented, and show clear progress.

Onboarding

Has % drop-off

The onboarding of [DESCRIBE APP] has a [N]% drop-off at [DESCRIBE STEP]. Rewrite the copy for that step to reduce friction, clarify the value, and make the next action obvious.

Onboarding

Notifications and Messaging

Write messages that inform users without overwhelming them.

Write push notification

Write the push notification for [DESCRIBE TRIGGER EVENT, E.G. "A NEW MESSAGE" OR "A TASK DEADLINE APPROACHING"] in [DESCRIBE APP]. Keep it under 60 characters and make the action clear.

Notifications and Messaging

Write confirmation email

Write a confirmation email for [DESCRIBE USER ACTION, E.G. "A SUBSCRIPTION UPGRADE" OR "A FILE SHARED"]. Include: what happened, what comes next, and a relevant link. Keep it under 100 words.

Notifications and Messaging

Write email subject lines

Write three email subject lines for the [DESCRIBE LIFECYCLE EMAIL, E.G. "TRIAL EXPIRING" OR "FEATURE ANNOUNCEMENT"]. Each should take a different angle: benefit, urgency, and curiosity.

Notifications and Messaging

Write in-app success message

Write the in-app success message for when a user completes [DESCRIBE ACTION]. It should celebrate the action, tell them what it means, and suggest a natural next step.

Notifications and Messaging

Write warning message shown

Write the warning message shown before [DESCRIBE DESTRUCTIVE ACTION, E.G. "DELETING AN ACCOUNT" OR "CANCELLING A SUBSCRIPTION"]. Be clear about consequences without being alarming.

Notifications and Messaging

Tone, Voice, and Review

Build and maintain a consistent voice across your product.

Write UX voice

Write a UX voice and tone guide for [DESCRIBE PRODUCT AND COMPANY]. Cover: the core personality traits, how we handle errors, how we celebrate user successes, and words we avoid.

Tone, Voice, and Review

Review interface copy

Review this interface copy for clarity and tone issues: [PASTE COPY FROM A SCREEN OR FLOW]. Flag anything that is unclear, too technical, passive, or inconsistent with a [DESCRIBE] brand voice.

Tone, Voice, and Review

Rewrite this error-heavy flow

I need to rewrite this error-heavy flow in [DESCRIBE APP] so it feels less punishing. Here is the current copy: [PASTE]. Keep the information but make it more empathetic and action-oriented.

Tone, Voice, and Review

Write copy

Write the copy for the [SETTINGS / ACCOUNT / BILLING] page of [DESCRIBE APP]. Focus on clear labels, helpful descriptions, and reassuring confirmation states.

Tone, Voice, and Review

Product copy is

Our product copy is inconsistent: some screens sound corporate, others sound casual. Write a quick reference card of our voice principles with one do and one do not example for each.

Tone, Voice, and Review

Frequently asked questions

Can Claude help with UX writing and microcopy?+

Yes. Describe the UI element, the context, and the brand voice and Claude will write button labels, error messages, tooltips, empty states, and other interface copy that is clear and on-brand.

How does Claude help with product onboarding copy?+

Claude writes welcome messages, tooltip sequences, empty states, and progress indicators that guide new users to their first success with minimal friction.

Can Claude write push notifications and emails?+

Yes. Describe the trigger event and user context and Claude will write concise notifications and lifecycle emails with strong subject lines and clear next actions.

What UX writing tasks does Claude handle best?+

Microcopy, error messages, onboarding flows, empty states, notification writing, voice and tone guides, and copy reviews are all areas where Claude produces professional, immediately usable interface text.

Can Claude help build a UX voice and tone guide?+

Yes. Describe your product and company personality and Claude will write a practical voice and tone guide with clear principles, examples, and do-and-don't guidance for your writing team.