critical-prompt-refiner

To critically analyze a prompt, the skill lists underlying assumptions, challenges gaps, and explores alternative solutions using structured reasoning. This reveals vague requirements and proposes clearer, more actionable prompts while preserving the original intent.

The best way to refine vague architecture requests is to apply structured reasoning steps that evaluate evidence-based trade-offs. This process deconstructs suboptimal prompts into specific, actionable plans by challenging assumptions and exploring alternative patterns.

You evaluate alternative solutions by applying critical thinking mental models to explore different architectures. The skill compares options using evidence-based trade-offs, ensuring you choose a superior solution rather than blindly following initial instructions.

Yes, you can use critical thinking to improve prompt clarity and safety. The skill refines prompts by identifying core goals, challenging hidden assumptions, and restructuring text to increase specificity while ensuring the original intent is preserved.

Yes, critical prompt refinement works across industries. The skill applies structured reasoning to any plan reviews or feature requests where prompts are vague, analyzing assumptions and proposing actionable alternatives regardless of the specific domain.

You should avoid prompt refinement when requests are already highly specific, actionable, and lack hidden assumptions. In these cases, applying structured reasoning and exploring alternative solutions may introduce unnecessary overhead without providing additional clarity.