The AI Prompting Stack: The Must-Have Tools Beyond ChatGPT

The days of relying on a single AI model are over. While tools like ChatGPT are incredibly powerful, the real professionals are building a “stack”—a combination of specialized AI tools that work together to create a seamless, efficient workflow.

Think of it this way: ChatGPT is your Swiss Army knife. It’s versatile and great for many tasks. But sometimes, you need a saw, a hammer, or a screwdriver that is better for a specific job.

Your prompting skills are the blueprints, and these tools are the materials you build with. Here are a few must-have AI tools you should consider adding to your stack to take your content and business to the next level.

1. Jasper AI: The On-Brand Content Engine

If you’re a content creator or a business owner, maintaining a consistent brand voice is critical. This is where Jasper AI shines. While ChatGPT is great for one-off tasks, Jasper is trained to understand your brand’s unique tone and style.

• Why it’s a must-have: It ensures every piece of content—from blog posts to ad copy—sounds like you, saving you hours of editing and rewriting.
• The Prompting Connection: Your prompts are what tell Jasper what to write, but its underlying technology ensures it’s written in your voice. The better you get at crafting prompts, the more effective Jasper becomes.

2. Descript: The Video & Audio Repurposing Powerhouse

Video and audio content are now more important than ever. Descript is an AI-powered tool that transcribes your videos and podcasts, allowing you to edit the media simply by editing the text.

• Why it’s a must-have: It turns a 30-minute podcast into a blog post, social media posts, and short video clips in a fraction of the time.
• The Prompting Connection: You can use your prompting skills to tell Descript what to do with the transcribed content, such as “summarize this video into a 500-word blog post,” or “pull 10 key quotes from this podcast episode for LinkedIn.”

3. Perplexity AI: The Research Assistant That Cites Its Work

One of the biggest limitations of general-purpose models like ChatGPT is their tendency to “hallucinate” or make up facts. Perplexity AI is different. It’s a conversational search engine that provides real-time, citation-backed answers.

• Why it’s a must-have: It’s an indispensable tool for fact-checking your blog posts and writing with authority.
• The Prompting Connection: Instead of a simple search query, you can use a detailed prompt like, “What are the latest developments in AI ethics, and can you provide links to three recent academic papers on the topic?”

The Stack in Action: A Real-World Workflow

Here’s how these tools work together in a single workflow:

1. Ideate and Research: Use your prompting skills with Perplexity AI to find a new blog topic and get a quick, fact-checked overview of the subject.
2. Draft: Use a tool like Jasper AI to create a detailed draft, ensuring it’s in your brand’s voice and style.
3. Repurpose: Use Descript to turn your new blog post into a short video for social media and a podcast episode.

This is the power of a modern AI prompting stack.

Ready to Master the Foundation?

Remember, no matter how good the tool, the results are only as good as the instructions you give it. The fundamental skill that connects all of these powerful tools is prompting. For a deep dive into one of the most powerful techniques, check out our guide on Prompt Chaining. If you’re ready to move from guessing to getting consistent, high-quality results, our AI Prompt Fundamentals Guide is the perfect place to start.