The Prompt Factory.

From Barnacle Labs — sharing the knowledge we gain from building things that matter, powered by AI through a suite of educational services that complement our core AI development work.

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What Is The Prompt Factory?

The Prompt Factory is our suite of AI education resources: a weekly newsletter with practical insights, an all-in-one AI app for seamless model access, and structured training programmes for every skill level, together with exec briefings to inform and set the strategy.

Built by practitioners building production AI systems daily, we share honest, real-world insights — what actually works, what doesn't, and why. Our way of giving back to the community that helped us grow.

DEEP DIVE: NEWSLETTER

Weekly AI Commentary

Every week, we cut through the AI hype to deliver insights that actually matter for your business and career.

What We Cover

1

AI Development Analysis

Breaking down new model releases, capabilities, and what they mean for different industries.

2

Business Strategy Insights

How leading companies are implementing AI and what lessons you can apply.

3

Practical Implementation

Concrete steps you can take this week to improve your AI workflows and capabilities.

4

Future Trends

Where AI is heading and how to position yourself and your organisation for what's coming.

Recent Topics

The MCP Revolution

How Model Context Protocol is changing everything about AI integration

Beyond ChatGPT Subscriptions

Why pay-per-use models are the future of AI access

Local AI Models for Business

When to run AI models on-premise and how to get started

PREVIEW: THE APP

All AIs in One Beautiful App

Coming soon: the native app that brings together every AI model you need in one seamless experience.

Why We're Building This

The subscription trap is real. Paying $20-75/month for AI tools you might not use? That's not sustainable or fair.

Context switching kills productivity.Five browser tabs open, copying conversations between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini? There's a better way.

One-size-fits-all doesn't work.Different tasks need different models. Claude for writing, GPT for coding, Gemini for research — use the right tool for each job.

Key Features

All Major AI Models

ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, and local models via Ollama

Pay-Per-Use Pricing

Use your own API keys, pay only for what you actually use

Professional Templates

26+ proven prompt templates for business analysis and workflows

MCP Integration

Connect AI to your databases, APIs, and real work data

Native Experience

Beautiful, fast native apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Coming Soon

Join the early access list to be notified when the app launches for Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

PROGRAMMES: TRAINING & EDUCATION

AI Education for Every Role

From C-Suite strategy to hands-on implementation, we provide structured education that meets you where you are.

Executive AI Briefing

A focused, 1:1 session combining foundational education with strategic insight, tailored specifically for senior leaders. Demystify AI technology without technical jargon.

2 hours, 1:1 session

AI Leadership Programme

Specifically designed for mid-to-senior level managers — a structured learning programme that equips you with the ability to identify GenAI opportunities and oversee their delivery.

12 weeks, 1 hour per week

AI for Knowledge Workers

Master using AI as a productivity tool in your day-to-day work. Designed for non-technical professionals who want to leverage AI strategically without coding.

Core + Optional modules

Developer Training

Choose from self-paced online courses or intensive bootcamp experiences. Build production-ready AI applications with comprehensive technical training.

Multiple formats available

Custom Programmes Available

Every organisation is different. We work with you to design training programmes that fit your specific needs, industry, and skill levels.

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