prompt-engineering-patterns

Design and test production LLM prompts with structured outputs and evaluation.

Updated Feb 11, 2016
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Ehrax/dotfiles --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-ehrax
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Skill: prompt-engineering-patterns
Source: https://github.com/Ehrax/dotfiles/tree/main/configs/agents/skills/prompt-engineering-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Ehrax/dotfiles --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-ehrax

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 often suffers from inconsistent outputs across models and tasks; this Skill provides a structured collection of patterns to design, test, and scale prompts in production.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Few-shot learning and example selection strategies to improve generalization and reduce context requirements.
  • Chain-of-Thought prompting and structured outputs to improve reliability and verifiability.
  • System prompts, template systems, and modular components to accelerate development and ensure consistency.
  • Debugging, testing, and evaluation practices, including A/B testing and performance metrics.

Quick Start

To begin, implement a basic prompt pattern by defining a system prompt, a user instruction, and an example, then evaluate outputs against a small validation set.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering-patterns

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I improve LLM prompt reliability for consistent structured outputs in production?

Improve LLM prompt reliability by applying structured prompt patterns like chain-of-thought and few-shot learning to enforce consistent JSON schema outputs and minimize hallucinations in production workflows.

What is the best way to design system prompts for reusable LLM workflows?

The best way to design system prompts is using modular template systems that accelerate development, ensure consistency across tasks, and provide guardrails against unsafe prompts in reusable LLM workflows.

How do I implement few-shot learning and example selection strategies for prompt engineering?

Implement few-shot learning for prompt engineering by defining a system prompt, user instruction, and examples to improve generalization and reduce context requirements across various LLM tasks.

Can I use chain-of-thought prompting to improve output verifiability and reduce hallucinations?

Yes, you can use chain-of-thought prompting combined with structured outputs to improve reasoning reliability, verifiability, and minimize hallucinations in production LLM applications.

Does this prompt engineering skill support A/B testing and performance evaluation for LLM outputs?

Yes, this prompt engineering skill supports A/B testing and performance evaluation by debugging, testing, and measuring outputs against validation sets to scale prompts in production.

Why do my LLM outputs suffer from inconsistent formatting and unsafe prompts, and how do I add guardrails?

LLM outputs suffer from inconsistent formatting and unsafe prompts due to unstructured inputs; add guardrails by enforcing JSON schema validation, template systems, and modular prompt components.