Claude is a powerful AI assistant capable of handling a wide range of tasks across various industries and domains. We hope this guide helps spark creativity and inspires you to try Claude for many varied use cases. This guide has mini starter prompts and ideas, but we encourage you to check out our intro to prompting page if you want to create more complex prompts.

Text capabilities

Claude excels at processing and understanding text, making it an invaluable tool for numerous applications. Some of its key text capabilities include:

Capability	Description
Summarization	Condensing long articles, reports, or documents into concise summaries
Writing and editing	Assisting with content creation, proofreading, and improving written materials
Text analysis and explanation	Providing insights, extracting key information, and explaining complex concepts
Content generation	Creating original content based on prompts or guidelines
Code explanation & generation	Helping developers understand and write code more efficiently
Language understanding	Comprehending and interpreting natural language input
Text rewriting	Rephrasing or restructuring text to improve clarity or style
Information search & extraction	Finding and extracting relevant information from large text corpora
Suggestions and recommendations	Offering ideas, solutions, or recommendations based on given context
Question answering	Providing accurate and relevant answers to user queries
Translation	Converting text from one language to another
Outlining and structuring	Organizing ideas and information into logical outlines or structures
Calculations and math	Performing basic mathematical operations and solving simple equations
Engaging in discussions	Participating in interactive conversations and providing meaningful responses
Using functions and tools	Integrating with external tools and functions to enhance its capabilities (see our tool use guide)

Lightweight example text use cases and prompts

Summarize a long article for a quick overview:

Please summarize the following article in 5 sentences or less: [Article text]

Assist with writing a persuasive essay:

I need help writing a persuasive essay on the importance of renewable energy. Please provide an outline with key points and arguments, and then generate a compelling introduction paragraph.

Explain a complex scientific concept in simple terms:

Can you explain the concept of quantum entanglement in a way that a high school student could understand? Please provide an analogy and a real-world example.

For more inspiration and examples, check out our prompt library and our intro to prompting page, where Claude can help you create effective prompts for your specific needs.

Vision capabilities

In addition to its text processing abilities, Claude can also work with images, enabling a range of vision-related tasks:

Capability	Description
Describing visual content	Providing detailed descriptions of images
Image classification	Identifying and categorizing objects, scenes, or actions in images
Object detection & recognition	Locating and identifying specific objects within an image
Image interpretation and contextualization	Explaining the meaning, context, and relationships in images
Explaining visual elements	Providing insights into the composition, style, or techniques used in an image
Answering questions about images	Responding to queries related to the content or context of an image
Understanding visual information	Comprehending and analyzing the information conveyed through images
Reasoning about image content	Drawing conclusions or making inferences based on visual information
Offering critiques or suggestions	Providing constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement on images
Evaluating visual content	Assessing the quality, effectiveness, or impact of images
Providing feedback on images	Offering insights, opinions, or recommendations based on image content
Suggesting actions based on visuals	Recommending steps or actions to take based on the information in an image
Assisting with image-related tasks	Supporting users in tasks such as image editing, manipulation, or organization
Converting or extracting image data	Transforming image data into different formats or extracting specific elements
Transcribing text from images	Recognizing and converting text within images into machine-readable formats
Translating text within images	Translating text found in images from one language to another
Generating code from images	Creating code snippets or templates based on visual representations or diagrams
Writing narratives about images	Crafting stories, captions, or descriptions inspired by image content
Tabulating data from images	Extracting and organizing data or information presented visually in images

Example use cases and prompts

Describe an image for a visually impaired user:

[Image] Please provide a detailed description of this image, focusing on the key elements, colors, and any text that appears.

Analyze the composition and techniques used in a photograph:

[Image] I'd like your help analyzing the composition and techniques used in this photograph. Please describe the use of lighting and color, and explain how the photographer has used elements like rule of thirds, leading lines, or depth of field to create an engaging image.

Suggest improvements for a product design based on an image:

[Image] Based on this image of our new product design, please provide suggestions for improvements in terms of aesthetics, functionality, and user experience. Consider factors like ergonomics, material choice, and overall visual appeal.

Remember to check out our intro to prompting guide and vision prompting tips to get Claude's help writing prompts for further use cases.

Industries

Claude's versatility makes it a valuable asset across a wide range of industries, including but not limited to:

General Business
Technology and Engineering
Marketing, Consumer Goods, Retail
Health Care
Media, Entertainment, Culture
Education
Geography and Agriculture
Finance and Banking
Government and Public Sector
Legal and Compliance
Travel and Hospitality
Energy and Utilities
Transportation and Logistics
Real Estate and Construction
Telecommunications
Non-profit and Social Services
Sports and Fitness
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Insurance
Manufacturing
Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Mining and Natural Resources
Environmental Services
Food and Beverage
Fashion and Apparel
Professional Services (Consulting, Accounting, etc.)
Security and Surveillance

No matter your industry or domain, Claude can help streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation. Experiment with different prompts and tasks to find the best ways to integrate Claude into your workflow.

For more guidance and inspiration, visit our prompt library and intro to prompting page, where you can find a wealth of resources to help you get the most out of Claude.