10 AI Prompts to Put on a Custom Macropad
The AI prompts developers type most, and why they belong on a key of their own.
Developers now spend much of their day talking to AI tools such as ChatGPT, Cursor and GitHub Copilot. The term for it is vibe coding: you describe what you want in plain language and the AI writes the code. It is fast, but it also means typing the same prompts over and over.
A custom macropad fixes that. Each key sends a full prompt with one press, so developers stay in flow instead of retyping instructions. Here are ten prompts worth a key of their own.
10 prompts for one-key access
- "Explain this code" for unfamiliar or legacy files
- "Refactor this function" for cleaner, faster code without breaking flow
- "Fix my code" for quick debugging of syntax and logic errors
- "Generate unit tests" to turn hours of test writing into seconds
- "Summarize this file" for getting to grips with a large codebase
- "Add comments to this code" to make code easier for the team to maintain
- "Generate documentation for this module" for APIs, SDKs and open-source releases
- "Write a commit message for my changes" so the history says more than "fix stuff"
- "Convert this to TypeScript" or any other language you work across
- "Suggest improvements for this logic" as a quick second opinion
Why a physical key beats a saved snippet
Snippets and text shortcuts still mean remembering a trigger and switching context. A labelled key is visible, instant and the same every time. Over days and weeks of work, the saved seconds add up, and the bigger gain is staying focused.
Why it makes good developer swag
Most developer swag ends up in a drawer. A macropad with your team's or your product's prompts printed on the keys is something developers use every day, and it puts your brand on the desk where they actually work.
- Custom layouts and prompt legends printed on the keycaps
- Your colours and logo on the keys and case
- Programmed shortcuts for the AI tools your audience uses
It works as conference swag for AI and developer tool companies, as onboarding gear for engineering teams, and as a thank-you for your most active users. Read more about what makes swag feel made for developers, or see our AI Vibe Coding Macropad and custom macropads.
Mission statement isn't a static asset you design once and forget. It is a live promise. In a fast-paced market where users have endless alternatives at their fingertips, authenticity isn't a design aesthetic—it’s the ultimate competitive advantage.
Mission statement isn't a static asset you design once and forget. It is a live promise. In a fast-paced market where users have endless alternatives at their fingertips, authenticity isn't a design aesthetic—it’s the ultimate competitive advantage.
Mission statement isn't a static asset you design once and forget. It is a live promise. In a fast-paced market where users have endless alternatives at their fingertips, authenticity isn't a design aesthetic—it’s the ultimate competitive advantage.
