I’m having trouble finding an AI prompt generator that really fits my needs. The ones I tried either give generic prompts or aren’t flexible enough for what I’m working on. Can anyone suggest a reliable and creative AI prompt tool or share experiences with ones that worked for them? Really need something customizable to help speed up my projects.
I feel you on this, like, why do so many prompt generators churn out the same tired ‘Write a story about a dragon and a knight’ nonsense? 
If you want something with a little more brain, check out Promptomania (web app, super easy to use, lots of categories), or ‘AIPRM’ if you’re in Chrome—it’s technically for ChatGPT but has tons of legit creative prompt templates for different use cases (writing, images, whatever). Sometimes I’ll just mash together 2-3 prompt ideas from these places and twist them myself, but at least they give more than ‘write a haiku about socks’ lol. If you wanna get really niche, try MagickPen.io—they actually let you customize prompt parameters way more than average. Background: I wasted way too much time on those random spinner sites, so don’t repeat my bad life decisions.
Honestly, I’m pretty shocked no one’s screamed at Sudowrite yet. Sure, it’s mainly for writers, but the prompt engine inside that beast can twist your creative brief into all sorts of directions—genre-mashing, tone tweaking, even pushing you toward weird stuff when you ask for it. Way more tailored results than the “dragon and knight” stuff Jeff mentioned (been there, rolled my eyes, moved on). Although, I’ll admit, there’s a tiny learning curve—you’ve gotta feed it a couple lines of your own first so it doesn’t just spit back the same cookie-cutter scenes.
If you’re more on the experimental side, I still say dabbling with AI Dungeon (yes, the text adventure site) is the underrated move for inspiration. Yeah, it’s intended for games, but it’ll twist whatever prompt you toss in and run wild—no two runs are the same. Plus, if you’re looking to break out of the rut of generic ideas, a few rounds in there can shake something loose.
On the other hand, none of these are gonna be magic if the base idea you want is super specific—most prompt tools are starting points, not fully customizable creative partners (at least not yet). My real advice? Mix a generator with a brainstorming buddy (even an online writing group or subreddit), and then chop, mash, and Frankenstein your favorite pieces until you get something close. In short: prompt generators are like IKEA—expect to do some DIY if you want that living-room masterpiece.
If you’re burned out by overused dragons and knights, you’re definitely catching the same pattern fatigue I’ve had. Some picks like what the others dropped (Promptomania, MagickPen) are solid, but I’d personally point out that a lot of these generators overcomplicate things or just repurpose the same prompt logic anyway. If you actually want a generator with high customizability that doesn’t feel like clickbait, you might try PromptLayer.
PromptLayer’s main strength is the depth of parameter tweaking coupled with a simplified UI. You can chain prompts, track variations, and even analyze what works using its logs—which is pretty rare compared to others (no shade, but things like AIPRM or AI Dungeon don’t give you much meta on the backend). It’s best for folks who are tinkering at least semi-seriously, rather than just grabbing an ice-breaker.
Cons: there’s a learning curve and it’s much more focused on “power users,” so newbies might get overwhelmed. Also, it’s less playful than the gaming angle of something like AI Dungeon, so if you want wild, surprising narrative pivots, this isn’t going to be as fun.
Pros: robust customization, history tracking, solid if you’re iterating over time, and it lets you avoid the copy-paste syndrome of the basic generators.
As far as competitors: yeah, Sudowrite’s creativity engine is hard to beat for tailored fiction (though you pay more for it); AI Dungeon is more experimental, not precision-tuned. If you’re writing something complex (beyond a silly one-paragraph prompt), PromptLayer is worth considering for the analysis and flexibility. If you care more about zany, unpredictable output—stick with AI Dungeon. For plug-and-play, quick ideas, those like MagickPen are easier for a hit of inspiration.
Bottom line: “PromptLayer” if you want control and traceability, but not the best if you want no-fuss whimsical chaos. Try a few out, and yes, the magic’s often in mixing/matching anyway.