prompt-engineering

Provide structured patterns and best practices for crafting robust agent prompts.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jr2804/prompts --skill prompt-engineering-jr2804
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/jr2804/prompts/tree/main/skills/misc/prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jr2804/prompts --skill prompt-engineering-jr2804

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams and individuals design effective prompts for agents and sub-agents, improving reliability, control, and output quality in LLM-based workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompt patterns: Provides actionable patterns like few-shot, chain-of-thought, template systems, and system prompts.
  • Practical guidance: Best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring reproducibility.
  • Use Case: Design production prompts for automated assistants, create reusable templates, and optimize prompts for consistent results across tasks.

Quick Start

Create a production-ready prompt template for a code-review assistant that analyzes pull requests, applies a reviewer checklist, and outputs structured feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering

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

FAQPage Schema
What is the best way to structure LLM prompts for automated agents?

To structure LLM prompts for automated agents, apply actionable patterns like few-shot learning, chain-of-thought prompting, and template systems to maximize reliability, controllability, and output quality across diverse tasks.

How do I create a reusable prompt template for a code-review assistant?

Create a reusable prompt template by defining system prompts and applying structured patterns that instruct the assistant to analyze pull requests, apply a reviewer checklist, and output structured feedback consistently.

How does chain-of-thought prompting improve LLM output quality?

Chain-of-thought prompting improves LLM output quality by guiding the model through intermediate reasoning steps, which enhances reliability and controllability for complex tasks performed by agents and sub-agents.

What are common pitfalls when designing prompts for sub-agents?

Common pitfalls when designing prompts for sub-agents include lacking reproducibility and failing to use structured patterns like few-shot learning or system prompts, which this skill addresses through established best practices.

Can I use few-shot learning to optimize prompts for consistent results across tasks?

Yes, you can use few-shot learning to optimize prompts by providing specific examples within the prompt, ensuring consistent results and reliable outputs across diverse tasks for LLM-based workflows.