prompt-engineer

Design structured prompts with few-shot examples for accurate LLM responses.

Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thepradip/openfangclaw --skill prompt-engineer-thepradip
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Skill: prompt-engineer
Source: https://github.com/thepradip/openfangclaw/tree/main/crates/openfang-skills/bundled/prompt-engineer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thepradip/openfangclaw --skill prompt-engineer-thepradip

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Prompt engineering solves the challenge of getting consistent, high-quality outputs from large language models by crafting effective prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured prompting: Create role-task-output prompts that yield deterministic results across models.
  • Chain-of-thought prompting & evaluation: Enable step-by-step reasoning with guardrails and explicit evaluation rubrics.
  • Few-shot templating: Provide 2-5 examples including edge cases to anchor outputs.
  • Output formatting control: Specify exact output schemas (e.g., JSON, XML) and delimiters for reliable parsing.
  • Cost-aware optimization: Tailor prompts to the smallest model that meets accuracy and latency goals.
  • Use cases: Ideal for building QA assistants, data extraction pipelines, and structured content generation.

Quick Start

Provide a role-task-format prompt with 2–5 few-shot examples and request a structured JSON output.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design prompts for reliable structured JSON output from large language models?

Design prompts for reliable structured JSON output by using role-task-format templates with explicit output schemas and delimiters. Providing 2-5 few-shot examples anchors the large language model to yield deterministic, parseable results.

What is chain-of-thought prompting and how does it improve LLM evaluation?

Chain-of-thought prompting enables step-by-step reasoning in large language models to improve LLM evaluation accuracy. It uses explicit evaluation rubrics and guardrails to ensure reliable, logically sound outputs for complex reasoning tasks.

How do I use few-shot templating for consistent data extraction from LLMs?

Use few-shot templating for consistent data extraction by providing 2-5 examples including edge cases in your prompts. This anchors the large language model to recognize patterns and apply them reliably across varying input data.

What is the best way to optimize prompt design for cost and latency across different LLMs?

The best way to optimize prompt design for cost and latency is cost-aware optimization, tailoring prompts to the smallest model that meets accuracy goals. Structured prompting yields deterministic results across models, reducing computational overhead.

When do I need structured prompt design for instruction-following tasks?

You need structured prompt design for instruction-following tasks when building QA assistants or content generation pipelines that require high consistency. Role-task-output prompts ensure deterministic results and reliable adherence to complex instructions.

Why does my LLM output vary across models and not follow my output schema?

LLM output varies across models and ignores schemas when prompts lack explicit formatting control and delimiters. Implementing structured role-task-output prompts with few-shot examples enforces exact JSON or XML schemas for reliable parsing.