prompt-engineering-patterns

Provides advanced prompt engineering techniques for LLM performance, reliability, and controllability in production.

1|Updated Feb 13, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rcrespodev/rcrespodev-skills --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-rcrespodev
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Skill: prompt-engineering-patterns
Source: https://github.com/rcrespodev/rcrespodev-skills/tree/main/.agents/skills/prompt-engineering-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rcrespodev/rcrespodev-skills --skill prompt-engineering-patterns-rcrespodev

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you optimize Large Language Model (LLM) performance, reliability, and controllability in production environments by mastering advanced prompt engineering techniques.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advanced Prompting: Implement techniques like Chain-of-Thought, Few-Shot Learning, and Structured Outputs.
  • Production Readiness: Design reusable prompt templates, optimize token usage, and handle errors gracefully.
  • Use Case: You need to build a reliable AI assistant that extracts specific information from user queries and formats it as JSON. This Skill provides the patterns and code examples to achieve that.

Quick Start

Use the prompt-engineering-patterns skill to generate a SQL query from a natural language request using structured output.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering-patterns

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

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How do I implement few-shot learning and chain-of-thought for LLM prompt engineering?

LLM prompt engineering uses few-shot learning and chain-of-thought techniques to maximize model performance and controllability. You can implement these patterns using provided production-ready templates and code examples to guide the model's reasoning process.

What's the best way to get structured outputs like JSON from an LLM in production?

Getting structured outputs from an LLM requires designing system prompts and templates that enforce strict formatting rules. This skill provides patterns to reliably extract information and format it as JSON, handling errors gracefully to ensure production reliability.

How do I optimize token usage when designing system prompts for AI assistants?

Optimizing token usage involves designing efficient system prompts and reusable template systems. This skill facilitates dynamic example selection and template optimization to minimize token consumption while maintaining LLM performance and output reliability.

Can I use prompt engineering patterns to build a reliable AI assistant for data extraction?

Prompt engineering patterns are highly effective for building reliable AI assistants for data extraction. By leveraging structured outputs, few-shot learning, and error handling, you can maximize LLM controllability and ensure accurate information extraction from user queries.

Why does my LLM output fail to follow structured formats in production environments?

LLM outputs fail to follow structured formats due to unoptimized system prompts and lack of error handling. Implementing advanced prompt engineering patterns, such as dynamic example selection and structured output templates, resolves these reliability and controllability issues.