prompt-engineering

Standardize Claude Code prompts for commands, agents, skills, and context files.

3|Updated Aug 17, 2020
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/d-kimuson/dotfiles --skill prompt-engineering-d-kimuson
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/d-kimuson/dotfiles/tree/main/claude-code/skills/prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/d-kimuson/dotfiles --skill prompt-engineering-d-kimuson

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill encapsulates core prompt engineering and context engineering best practices for Claude Code prompts, enabling consistent, reusable prompts and agent interactions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Command type prompts: Create reusable /command-name presets with safe front matter for metadata.
  • Agent prompts: Define specialized sub-agents with clean input/output contracts.
  • Exception handling: Establish patterns for failure and escalation when prompts cannot be completed.

Quick Start

Design a new /command-name prompt with a minimal front matter and a simple body to implement a reusable task pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create consistent Claude Code prompts across different commands and agents?

Standardize prompt engineering by applying front matter schemas and instruction patterns across commands, agents, and skills. This ensures predictable behavior, maintains consistency across sessions, and creates reusable prompt templates that satisfy metadata requirements and invocation patterns.

What's the best way to structure agent prompts with clear input and output contracts?

Define specialized sub-agents using clean input/output contracts and safe front matter for metadata. This approach scaffolds reusable instruction sets, establishes failure and escalation patterns, and ensures predictable agent interactions within your Claude Code workflows.

How do I handle prompt failures and escalation in Claude Code agents?

Establish exception handling patterns that define failure and escalation behaviors when prompts cannot be completed. This enables predictable agent behavior, maintains workflow continuity, and ensures consistent error recovery across commands and skills.

Can I use these prompt engineering practices with existing Claude Code commands?

Yes. These practices apply to existing commands, agents, skills, and context files. Standardizing prompt structure improves consistency without requiring tool changes, and reusable instruction sets integrate seamlessly into your current Claude Code setup.

What's included in front matter schemas for Claude Code prompts?

Front matter schemas define metadata, audience targeting, allowed-tools definitions, loading behavior, and invocation patterns. This structure ensures standards-compliant prompts that satisfy predictable execution requirements across all Claude Code prompt types.

How do I make my prompts reusable across multiple sessions and contexts?

Apply context engineering best practices to scaffold reusable instruction sets with consistent front matter and standardized patterns. This creates prompts that maintain their behavior and intent across different invocation contexts and session boundaries.