ncwilson78/System-Prompt-Library

A library of shared system prompts for creating customized educational GPT agents.

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About ncwilson78/System-Prompt-Library

The System Prompt Library is an open source GitHub repository of shared system prompts for creating customized educational GPT agents. It is intended for educators and is organized into prompts for educators and prompts for learners. Each prompt includes a summary of its purpose, learning or instructional goals, a basic structure of the interaction it supports, and related materials. The examples were created and shared by Harvard-affiliated educators and by experts in generative AI and education. The repository also describes strategies for designing effective system prompts for education, including incorporating examples, character creation, narrative engagement, self-generated prompts, and sequential reasoning. To use a prompt, users copy it from the code block labeled "Copy This Prompt" and paste it into a custom GPT tool. Each prompt is licensed for reuse, but licensing requirements differ, so users should check them before copying, adapting, or sharing a prompt. The maintainers note that large language models can respond in unexpected or inaccurate ways, so users should review responses and adapt prompts to their learners and teaching context.

Key features

  • Separate collections of system prompts for educators and for learners
  • Each prompt includes a purpose summary and learning objectives
  • Each prompt shows a basic structure of the interaction it supports
  • Guidance on design strategies such as examples and character creation
  • Strategies including narrative engagement, self-generated prompts, and sequential reasoning
  • Contributions through GitHub pull requests or a web submission form
Best for: Educators who want to adapt or build customized educational GPT agents using shared, reviewable system prompts.
Good for
  • Open source repository that others can fork and adapt
  • Prompts are organized by audience and include objectives and interaction structure
  • Explains design strategies for writing system prompts for educational purposes
Watch out for
  • Language model responses may be unexpected or inaccurate, so outputs must be checked
  • Each prompt has its own licensing requirements that users must review
  • Use requires a custom GPT tool, as the prompts are pasted into one

ncwilson78/System-Prompt-Library at a glance

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Open-source project
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Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Good for
Educators
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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ncwilson78/System-Prompt-Library FAQ

How do I use a prompt from the library?
Copy the prompt from the "Copy This Prompt" code block and paste it into your custom GPT tool.
Can I contribute a prompt?
Yes. You can fork the repository on GitHub, add or improve prompts, and submit a pull request. If you are unfamiliar with GitHub, you can submit a prompt through the project's submission form.
Are the prompts licensed for reuse?
Each prompt is licensed for reuse, but licensing requirements differ between prompts. Check the specific requirements before copying, adapting, or sharing one.
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