How to Use The Tools
Choosing the right way to run them and why it matters.
Overview
You’ve got four ways to run the tools on this site:
Paste the Prompt: The simplest method; just drop it into any chat
ChatGPT GPTs: Prebuilt assistants with editable prompts
ChatGPT Projects: Fully custom, model-selectable tool sessions
Kortex AI: Persistent prompts + cross-model support (GPT, Claude, Gemini)
Each has strengths depending on whether you want speed, customisation, reasoning, or cross-platform persistence.
Step-by-Step: How to Use a Prompt Across Platforms
Option 1: Create a Custom GPT
Use this step-by-step process to create your own custom GPT, complete with a profile picture, pre-filled name and conversation starters, and the correct model for your prompt.
1. Access Your GPTs
Find the "Explore GPTs button in the left-hand sidebar. At the top, you'll see the “My GPTs” tab.
You can also go directly to:
👉 https://chatgpt.com/gpts/mine
2. Start in the Create Tab
Paste your full prompt into the chat box
The system will:
- Generate a profile picture (you can accept or regenerate)
- Pre-fill the Name, Description, and Conversation Starters
⚠️ Important!
The auto-creation process will soft-interpret your prompt, which can dilute structure or specific instructions.
To fix this:
- Go to the Configure tab
- Clear the Instructions box
Re-paste your full prompt manually
3. Set the Model
Use the Recommended Model dropdown to choose the best model for your prompt:
If the prompt... | Choose this model |
Requires a reasoning model | ✅ GPT-5 Thinking |
Light logic or general tasks | ✅ GPT-5 or GPT-4o |
You can also experiment with o4-mini or o4-mini-high in the dropdown if available.
4. Enable Capabilities
Tick the following in the Capabilities section:
✅ Canvas
✅ Code Interpreter & Data Analysis
5. Finalise & View
To complete the setup:
- Click Create (top-right)
- Choose your sharing option:
- Private/Unlisted
- Public (GPT Store) → Attribution is appreciated!
- Click Save
- Click View GPT to test it live
For most users, especially those running ready-to-use tools, Custom GPTs are the preferred route.
Why Custom GPTs Win for General Use
- ✅ No model confusion: Although the model can be changed at runtime, the default is sticky
- ✅ Searchable in chat history: Easy to find later, like a smart app you’ve installed
- ✅ Canvas-enabled: Ideal for writing, reviewing, or visual workflows
- ✅ Friendly front-end: Icon, name, greeting: feels like using a tool, not a dev stub
- ✅ Sharable: Public link, private invite, or store listing: your choice
For general users, GPTs feel clean, discoverable, and ready to use. No techy setup, just start and go.
⚠️ Gotcha Alert: Files in GPTs vs Files in Projects
When your prompt relies on supporting documents (like a Prompt Vault, reference table, or knowledge base), how you attach that file matters and not all platforms treat it the same.
Here’s the key difference:
Recommendation
If your prompt relies on supporting documents (like a PDF with prompt variants, glossary, or table of instructions), use a Project. You’ll be able to:
- Confirm the file is loaded
- Ask questions about it
- Swap or update the file as needed
Use a Custom GPT if:
- Your prompt is self-contained
- You’ve embedded the relevant content directly
- Or you’re attaching only a short reference file (like under 1–2 pages of text)
Tested as of August 2025. Platform behaviour may evolve.