pack-observe

Run test prompts against a baseline agent to record failures and errors.

25|7|Updated Mar 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill pack-observe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: pack-observe
Source: https://github.com/xoai/sage/tree/main/skills/pack-observe
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xoai/sage --skill pack-observe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill establishes a baseline of agent failures by running test prompts without the pack loaded, identifying what the agent gets wrong to inform pack development.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Baseline Failure Identification: Runs predefined test prompts to uncover agent weaknesses.
  • Evidence Collection: Records agent errors to justify the need for specific patterns and anti-patterns in a pack.
  • Use Case: Before building a new pack for code generation, use pack-observe to run sample coding tasks and document where the base agent struggles, ensuring the pack addresses real issues.

Quick Start

Run test prompts without the pack loaded to observe agent failures.

Frequently Asked Questions about pack-observe

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I identify agent failures to build better prompt engineering packs?

You can identify agent failures by executing test prompts against a baseline agent configuration without the pack loaded. This process records specific errors and suboptimal behaviors, generating evidence to create targeted patterns and anti-patterns for pack development.

What is the best way to collect evidence for agent weaknesses before pack building?

The best way to collect evidence for agent weaknesses is to run predefined test prompts against a baseline agent configuration. This records specific agent errors and suboptimal behaviors, providing evidence to justify the need for specific patterns in your pack.

How do I document agent errors for evidence-based pack development?

To document agent errors for evidence-based pack development, execute test prompts against a baseline agent configuration without the pack loaded. Analyze the agent outputs to record observed shortcomings and inform your pack development.

Can I use observation of agent failures to justify specific anti-patterns in a pack?

Yes, observing agent failures by running test prompts against a baseline configuration identifies specific errors and suboptimal behaviors. This records agent errors to justify the need for specific anti-patterns within your pack-building framework.

Why does my agent struggle with code generation tasks before applying a pack?

Your agent struggles with code generation tasks because baseline configurations lack targeted patterns and anti-patterns. Running sample coding tasks without the pack loaded documents where the base agent fails, ensuring the pack addresses real issues.