Prompt Octopus

What is Prompt Octopus?

Prompt Octopus is a tool for comparing multiple AI prompt responses side-by-side, so you can see exactly how different prompts answer the same question. You can evaluate several prompts at once, switch between AI models, and adjust the number of prompts you’re running. For security, it stores your OpenAI API key locally, and you can clear it whenever needed. If you want full control, you can self-host it on GitHub.

Who created Prompt Octopus?

Prompt Octopus was created by Ben Guzman, who designed it specifically for comparing multiple AI prompt responses side-by-side, with customizable prompt engineering features, local API key storage, and the option to self-host on GitHub.

What is Prompt Octopus used for?

Prompt Octopus supports a range of prompt engineering tasks:

• Testing prompts: Evaluate how different prompts perform against each other.
• Improving prompt engineering: Refine how you craft prompts by comparing outputs directly.
• Analyzing AI responses: Review outputs from various prompts in a clear, side-by-side view.
• Refining AI-generated text: Compare variations to improve text quality.

Its core functions include:

• Compare multiple prompts: See various prompts and their results next to each other.
• Local API key storage: Your OpenAI API key stays on your device and can be cleared easily.
• Customization: Quickly switch AI models and adjust the number of prompts being compared.
• Self-hosting: Host it yourself on GitHub for complete control.
• Keyboard shortcuts: Add columns (Ctrl+B / ⌘+B), add rows (Ctrl+E / ⌘+E), and view history (Ctrl+M / ⌘+M). You can also adjust text box height.

Who is Prompt Octopus for?

Prompt Octopus is designed for developers and content creators — anyone working with AI text generation who wants to compare prompt outputs efficiently.

How to use Prompt Octopus?

1. Visit the Prompt Octopus website.
2. Add your OpenAI API key — it’s stored locally on your computer.
3. Enter the prompts you want to compare, choose your AI model, and adjust the number of prompts.
4. Use the keyboard shortcuts to add columns or rows and view your history as needed.