prompt-engineering-patterns

Optimize LLM prompt strategies for reliability and controllability.

4|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AI-Foundry-Core/ril-agents --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-ai-foundry-core
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Skill: prompt-engineering-patterns
Source: https://github.com/AI-Foundry-Core/ril-agents/tree/main/plugins/llm-application-dev/skills/prompt-engineering-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AI-Foundry-Core/ril-agents --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-ai-foundry-core

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires numpy, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides proven prompt engineering patterns to maximize the reliability, controllability, and efficiency of production LLM systems. It guides practitioners in designing robust prompts and structured workflows that scale across tasks such as classification, extraction, and generation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Few-Shot Learning: dynamic example selection, diversity of demonstrations, and embedding-based retrieval to improve generalization.
  • Chain-of-Thought Prompting: structured reasoning patterns with optional self-verification to improve correctness and transparency.
  • Structured Outputs: enforce JSON-like schemas and type-safe responses for reliable parsing and downstream processing.
  • Template Systems & Progressive Disclosure: modular prompts that load knowledge on demand and support role-based prompts and guardrails.
  • Prompt Optimization & Evaluation: iterative refinement, A/B testing, and performance metrics to improve prompts in production.

Quick Start

Provide a ready-to-use prompt example that demonstrates a core technique (e.g., few-shot or chain-of-thought) for a described task.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I use few-shot prompting to improve LLM reliability for production tasks?

Few-shot prompting improves LLM reliability by using dynamic example selection and embedding-based retrieval to provide diverse demonstrations. This pattern enhances generalization across tasks like classification and extraction by grounding the model with relevant context.

What is the best way to enforce structured JSON outputs from LLMs for downstream processing?

The best way to enforce structured JSON outputs is by applying schema-based patterns that demand type-safe responses. This structured output approach ensures reliable parsing and prevents formatting errors during downstream processing.

How does chain-of-thought prompting improve correctness and transparency in LLMs?

Chain-of-thought prompting improves correctness by structuring reasoning patterns with optional self-verification. This mechanism transparently breaks down complex generation tasks, allowing you to audit the model's logic step-by-step.

Do I need numpy to evaluate prompt performance and run A/B testing?

Numpy is required for this Skill's prompt evaluation and A/B testing workflows. It provides the underlying computational support needed to calculate performance metrics and iteratively refine prompt strategies.

When should I use progressive disclosure and template systems for prompt design?

Use progressive disclosure and template systems when scaling modular prompts that load knowledge on demand. This approach supports role-based prompts and guardrails, preventing context overflow and maintaining efficiency in production.

Why does my LLM prompt workflow lack auditability and how can I fix it?

Your prompt workflow lacks auditability because it likely misses structured testing and guardrails. You can fix this by applying iterative refinement, performance metrics, and structured output patterns to enable robust and auditable prompt workflows.