llm-prompt-engineering

Design structured prompts for large language models with roles and chain-of-thought guidance.

5|4|Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Jignesh-Ponamwar/skills-mcp --skill llm-prompt-engineering-jignesh-ponamwar
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: llm-prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/Jignesh-Ponamwar/skills-mcp/tree/main/skill_mcp/skills_data/llm-prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Jignesh-Ponamwar/skills-mcp --skill llm-prompt-engineering-jignesh-ponamwar

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Design robust prompts for large language models to improve reasoning, controllability, and reliability in a variety of tasks and domains.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured prompts with role assignment and task boundaries
  • Support for chain-of-thought guidance, few-shot examples, and system-agent instructions
  • XML-like and structured formats to enable programmatic parsing and integration with tooling
  • Model-specific best practices for Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, and others

Quick Start

Instruct an AI to adopt a clear role and produce a step-by-step plan with a defined output format for a given task.

Frequently Asked Questions about llm-prompt-engineering

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design robust LLM prompts for reliable reasoning?

Apply few-shot examples and chain-of-thought guidance within your LLM prompt to improve reasoning. Structured formats with clear task boundaries help the model follow complex logic and produce predictable outputs.

What is the best way to structure system prompts for AI agents?

Structure system prompts using XML-like sections and explicit role assignment. This defines clear task boundaries for AI agents and enables easy programmatic parsing when integrating prompts with tooling.

Does structured prompt engineering work with GPT-4o and Claude?

Yes, structured prompt engineering works with GPT-4o, Claude, and Gemini. It applies model-specific best practices for system prompts and agent instructions to ensure consistent behavior across different large language models.

When do I need few-shot examples in prompt engineering?

You need few-shot examples in prompt engineering when a task requires specific output formatting or reasoning patterns. Providing examples within structured prompts significantly improves model controllability and output reliability.

Why use XML-like formats for LLM prompt templates?

Use XML-like formats for LLM prompt templates to enable easy programmatic parsing and tooling integration. Structured sections separate instructions from data, improving reliability when processing outputs from large language models.