One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic --skill prompt-engineer-bastani-inc
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agentā–¼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prompt-engineer
Source: https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic/tree/main/packages/workflows/skills/prompt-engineer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/bastani-inc/atomic --skill prompt-engineer-bastani-inc

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design, improve, and debug prompts so language models produce clearer, more accurate, and more consistent results with fewer hallucinations and less security risk.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompt creation and refinement: Turn rough ideas into well-structured prompts for one-off tasks, APIs, or production workflows.
  • Advanced prompt techniques: Apply system prompting, XML structure, multishot examples, prompt chaining, and long-context patterns when tasks are complex.
  • Quality and safety improvements: Reduce inconsistency, limit unsupported claims, and add guardrails against jailbreaks or prompt injection.
  • Use case: If a model keeps giving messy or unreliable answers, use this Skill to redesign the prompt, add examples, and tighten the instructions until the output is stable.

Quick Start

Use the prompt-engineer skill to rewrite my prompt for clarity, consistency, and safety.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write system prompts that produce consistent and reliable output?ā–¼

Reduce hallucinations by adding clear instructions, XML-structured prompts, and quality safeguards grounded in reference materials. Multishot examples and prompt chaining further constrain the model to generate accurate, consistent results with fewer unsupported claims.

What is the best way to structure complex multi-step workflows using prompt chaining?ā–¼

Structure complex multi-step workflows through prompt chaining, passing XML-structured outputs between sequential calls. This method allows language models to handle intricate tasks reliably by breaking them into manageable, well-defined steps with strict format control.

How can I add guardrails against prompt injection and jailbreaks in production integrations?ā–¼

Add guardrails against jailbreaks and prompt injection by implementing safety improvements directly within the prompt design. Tightening instructions, applying structured XML tags, and using reference-grounded safeguards mitigate security risks in production workflows.

Why does my language model give messy answers and how do I fix it with prompt design?ā–¼

Models give messy answers due to vague instructions or missing context. Fix this by redesigning the prompt with clear instructions, adding multishot examples for guidance, and applying XML structure until the output becomes stable and reliable.

When do I need to use multishot prompting instead of a single system prompt?ā–¼

Use multishot prompting instead of a single system prompt when tasks are complex and require consistent format control. Providing multiple examples guides the model to recognize patterns and produce reliable results for advanced prompt techniques.