empirical-prompt-tuning

Evaluate and iteratively refine agent prompts with two-sided metrics.

320|3|Updated Apr 24, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/mizchi/skills --skill empirical-prompt-tuning-mizchi
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: empirical-prompt-tuning
Source: https://github.com/mizchi/skills/tree/main/meta/empirical-prompt-tuning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mizchi/skills --skill empirical-prompt-tuning-mizchi

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prompt quality is hard to gauge from static reading; empirical-prompt-tuning provides a repeatable, bias-free workflow that runs prompts in a blank-slate executor and evaluates results from both the executor and the instruction side. It helps teams converge on robust prompts by surfacing unclear points and applying minimal, principled diffs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bias-free evaluation: run prompts with a neutral executor to reveal hidden ambiguities.
  • Two-sided evaluation: capture executor results and instruction-side metrics for balanced feedback.
  • Iterative refinement: define evaluation baselines, scenarios, and a ledger of failure patterns; apply minimal diffs per iteration.
  • Structured reporting: trace the reasoning, collect unclear points, and track progress with convergence criteria.
  • Practical use: for high-stakes prompts and frequently used skills, ensure robust performance before production deployment.

Quick Start

Run an Iteration 0 consistency check between the description and the body, then prepare baseline evaluation scenarios and a requirements checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions about empirical-prompt-tuning

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I empirically evaluate and improve agent prompts?

Two-sided evaluation captures metrics from both the executor's execution results and the instruction side, ensuring balanced feedback that surfaces hidden ambiguities and unclear points in the prompt for disciplined refinement.

What is the best way to set up a baseline for prompt tuning?

During iterative prompt refinement, track progress using a ledger of failure patterns and structured trace reporting, applying minimal diffs per iteration to converge on robust prompts based on predefined convergence criteria.

Why does my prompt pass static reading but fail in production?

Empirical prompt tuning with a bias-free executor is suited for high-stakes prompts and frequently used skills, ensuring robust performance is validated through structured trace reporting and iteration before production deployment.

Do I need subagents to run empirical prompt evaluation?

Limitations of static prompt review include the inability to surface hidden ambiguities and unclear points; without empirical evaluation in a blank-slate executor, prompts risk failing in production due to untested execution behavior.