prompt-architect

Analyze user prompts, ask clarifying questions, and apply a suitable framework to refine them for Claude.

270|32|Updated Nov 24, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ckelsoe/claude-skill-prompt-architect --skill prompt-architect-ckelsoe
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: prompt-architect
Source: https://github.com/ckelsoe/claude-skill-prompt-architect/tree/main/prompt-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ckelsoe/claude-skill-prompt-architect --skill prompt-architect-ckelsoe

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Users often provide vague or incomplete prompts that lead to sub‑optimal responses from Claude. This Skill analyzes the prompt, identifies gaps, and restructures it into a precise, well‑defined request.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dimensional Analysis: Evaluates clarity, specificity, context, constraints, and output format.
  • Intent‑Based Framework Selection: Chooses from 27 proven frameworks such as CO‑STAR, RISE, or Self‑Refine.
  • Guided Dialogue: Asks targeted clarification questions before transformation.
  • Framework Application: Generates a structured, refined prompt and explains the changes. Use it to improve prompts for content creation, coding assistance, reasoning tasks, critique, or agentic workflows.

Quick Start

Ask the prompt‑architect skill to improve my prompt: “Help me write a better prompt for generating a marketing email.”

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-architect

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve vague prompts to get better structured responses from Claude?

Prompt refinement works by evaluating dimensions like specificity and constraints, then selecting from 27 prompt-engineering frameworks such as CO-STAR or RISE to restructure your request into a precise, well-defined output.

What is the best way to apply prompt engineering frameworks for content creation and reasoning tasks?

You can use this Skill for agentic workflows, coding assistance, critique, and content creation. It evaluates prompt specificity, applies a suitable framework, and outputs a refined prompt optimized for your specific task.

How do I refine a prompt step by step using dimensional analysis?

Yes, this Skill works with any task that needs clearer, more structured prompts. It leverages a library of 27 prompt-engineering frameworks and a stepwise dialogue to produce refined prompts regardless of your specific domain.

When do I need to use a prompt framework like CO-STAR or RISE?

You should avoid this approach if your prompt already produces precise, high-impact responses. The framework application targets incomplete prompts that require dimensional analysis and restructuring to achieve well-defined requests.