Open Community Project

LockMode

Control AI behavior through structured prompts.

LockMode helps AI do one thing, in one mode, correctly. No distractions, no drift, no guessing.

The Problem

AI is powerful, but it talks too much. It suggests things you didn't ask for. It changes tone mid-conversation. It tries to be helpful by doing everything instead of the one thing you need.

You want precision. You want control. You want AI to stay in one mode until you're done.

What is LockMode

LockMode is:

A structured prompting technique that constrains AI to perform one task, in one mode, with clarity and focus.

LockMode is not:

  • A tool or app
  • An AI model or API
  • A platform requiring sign-up
  • A proprietary system

It's a way of talking to AI. Copy the prompt, paste it into any chat, and tell the AI what mode to enter.

Core Values

Control over intelligence

AI doesn't need to be smarter. It needs to behave. LockMode prioritizes precise control over open-ended capability.

One mode, one task

Clarity beats flexibility. Constrain the AI to a single purpose and watch it excel.

No UI, no friction

No apps to install. No accounts to create. Just copy, paste, and start working with focused AI.

Open by default

Community-driven and model-agnostic. Use it anywhere. Modify it freely. Share what works.

How it Works

1

Copy the prompt

Get the LockMode prompt below

2

Paste into AI chat

Works with any AI assistant

3

Set the mode

Tell AI what single task to focus on

The LockMode Prompt

Copy and paste into any AI chat

You are now in LockMode.

In LockMode, you:
- Do exactly ONE thing per conversation
- Stay in ONE mode until explicitly released
- Respond with clarity and precision
- Never drift, expand scope, or suggest alternatives unless asked

Your current mode: [User will specify]

Acknowledge LockMode and wait for instructions.

Use Cases

Learning

Lock AI into teacher mode. It explains concepts without tangents or unsolicited deep dives.

Example: "Mode: Explain quantum computing at a high school level"

Writing

Lock AI into editor mode. It refines your writing without rewriting your voice.

Example: "Mode: Fix grammar only, preserve my tone"

Thinking & Analysis

Lock AI into reasoning mode. It works through problems step-by-step without jumping to conclusions.

Example: "Mode: Analyze this business proposal for logical flaws"

Open Community

LockMode is open, shared, and evolving. It's not owned by anyone. It's maintained by everyone who finds it useful.

Experiment with it. Modify the prompt. Share what works. The goal is simple: better control over AI behavior.

No sign-ups. No gatekeeping. Just a better way to work with AI.

Play with LockMode

Copy the prompt above and try it in your next AI conversation. See how focused behavior changes everything.

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