prompt-engineering-patterns

Engineer production prompts with few-shot, chain-of-thought, and structured output techniques.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Berkay2002/skills --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-berkay2002
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Skill: prompt-engineering-patterns
Source: https://github.com/Berkay2002/skills/tree/main/skills/prompt-engineering-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Berkay2002/skills --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-berkay2002

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

Prompt engineering patterns reduce inconsistent, low-quality, or unparseable LLM outputs by providing structured techniques, templates, and validation strategies that make prompts reliable, efficient, and production-ready.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Few-shot example selection strategies for relevance and diversity to improve task-specific performance.
  • Chain-of-thought and self-consistency approaches to elicit reliable multi-step reasoning for complex problems.
  • Structured outputs and schema enforcement (e.g., JSON, Pydantic) for type-safe parsing and downstream automation.
  • Prompt optimization workflows including A/B testing, token efficiency, and metrics-driven iteration.
  • Template systems and system prompt design for modular, role-based multi-turn assistants and RAG integrations.
  • Use Case: Convert natural language requirements into parameterized SQL queries with a verified JSON response for automation pipelines.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to convert a user request into a parameterized SQL query and a one-paragraph explanation, returning the result as validated JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get structured JSON output from an LLM for downstream automation?

Structured LLM output is achieved through schema enforcement using JSON and Pydantic. This approach ensures type-safe parsing and validation, allowing downstream automation pipelines to reliably consume the generated responses without parsing errors.

What is the best way to select few-shot examples for prompt engineering?

Few-shot example selection for prompt engineering should prioritize relevance and diversity. By strategically choosing examples that cover various scenarios, you improve task-specific performance and model consistency for complex operations like sentiment analysis or SQL generation.

How do I improve multi-step reasoning in large language models?

Multi-step reasoning in large language models is improved by applying chain-of-thought and self-consistency approaches. These prompt engineering techniques elicit reliable, step-by-step logical deductions, significantly enhancing accuracy for complex problem-solving tasks.

How can I optimize prompt templates for token efficiency and latency?

Prompt optimization workflows use metrics-driven iteration and A/B testing to maximize token efficiency. By systematically measuring accuracy, consistency, and latency requirements, you can refine production prompt templates to achieve reliable performance at scale.

Does this prompt engineering approach work with RAG workflows?

Yes, this approach supports RAG-based workflows through modular template systems and system prompt design. It enables role-based multi-turn assistants to integrate retrieval-augmented generation for tasks like question answering and natural language to SQL conversion.

Do I need numpy installed to use these prompt optimization scripts?

Yes, numpy is required as a dependency for these prompt optimization scripts. It provides the numerical computation backend necessary for executing A/B testing metrics and evaluating prompt performance data during iteration.