prompt-engineer

Design and optimize LLM prompts to reduce token usage, latency, and cost.

Updated Apr 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/monamaret/rook-reference --skill prompt-engineer-monamaret
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: prompt-engineer
Source: https://github.com/monamaret/rook-reference/tree/main/.tabnine/agent/skills/prompt-engineer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/monamaret/rook-reference --skill prompt-engineer-monamaret

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you design and improve LLM prompts that deliver consistent, high-quality results while controlling token usage, latency, and cost.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Requirements analysis: Clarifies inputs/outputs, measurable performance targets, and safety/compliance constraints before writing prompts.
  • Prompt design and optimization: Applies effective prompting patterns (e.g., few-shot, tool-using loops, and structured safety approaches) while pruning redundant context and constraining output formats.
  • Evaluation and production management: Defines accuracy/consistency/token/latency metrics, runs A/B testing with significance checks, and supports version-controlled prompt catalogs with drift monitoring.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to create a prompt for your specific use case, then provide the measurable accuracy target, latency and cost budget, and any required safety or output-format constraints so it can be evaluated and iterated.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineer

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

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How do I optimize LLM prompts to reduce token usage and latency?

To reduce token usage and latency, you optimize LLM prompts by pruning redundant context, selecting effective patterns like few-shot prompting, and constraining output formats. This maintains generation quality while lowering operational costs.

What is prompt versioning and how does A/B testing work for LLM evaluation?

Prompt versioning manages catalogs with drift monitoring, while A/B testing compares variations using significance checks. Together they enable production LLM evaluation by tracking accuracy, consistency, token, and latency metrics across versions.

How do I design safety constraints for structured LLM generation?

You design safety constraints for structured LLM generation by defining compliance requirements during analysis and applying structured safety approaches with verification. This ensures safety-critical generation meets required constraints.

Can I use few-shot prompting and tool-using loops for multi-step agent workflows?

Yes, you can apply few-shot prompting and tool-using loops for multi-step agent workflows. Prompt design incorporates these patterns to achieve measurable quality while managing latency and token cost.

What metrics should I track for production prompt evaluation?

For production prompt evaluation, you should define and track accuracy, consistency, token usage, and latency metrics. These are measured via A/B testing with significance checks to verify quality and cost targets.