prompt-engineering

Design and optimize prompts for Large Language Models.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog --skill prompt-engineering-redberet
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Skill: prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog/tree/main/skills/prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RedBeret/agent-skill-catalog --skill prompt-engineering-redberet

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenge of crafting effective prompts for Large Language Models (LLMs), ensuring desired outputs, structured data, and controlled AI behavior.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • System Prompt Design: Provides a template and best practices for structuring system prompts.
  • Prompting Techniques: Details methods like few-shot examples and chain-of-thought for improved reasoning and output.
  • Structured Output & Tool Use: Guides on generating specific formats (like JSON) and defining tools for LLM interaction.
  • Context Management: Strategies for handling conversation history and large knowledge bases within token limits.
  • Use Case: When designing a customer service chatbot, use this skill to structure its system prompt, define its tools for looking up order information, and implement techniques to ensure it provides concise, helpful responses.

Quick Start

Use the prompt-engineering skill to generate a system prompt for an AI assistant that summarizes technical documents.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a system prompt for an LLM?

To structure a system prompt for an LLM, use templates and best practices that define the AI's role, constraints, and expected output behavior to ensure controlled, reliable responses. This skill provides comprehensive guidance for designing and optimizing these foundational instructions.

What is the best way to get structured JSON output from a Large Language Model?

The best way to get structured JSON output from a Large Language Model is to apply specific prompting techniques that enforce formatting rules and define tools for interaction. This skill guides generating specific formats like JSON to ensure structured data generation.

How does chain-of-thought prompting improve generative AI reasoning?

Chain-of-thought prompting improves generative AI reasoning by guiding the model through intermediate logical steps before reaching a final conclusion. This skill details this method, alongside few-shot examples, to significantly enhance complex reasoning and output accuracy.

How do I manage context window limits when building an AI chatbot?

To manage context window limits when building an AI chatbot, implement strategies for handling conversation history and large knowledge bases within token constraints. This skill provides techniques to effectively manage context windows and control sampling parameters.

When should I use few-shot examples in my LLM prompts?

You should use few-shot examples in your LLM prompts when you need to demonstrate specific output patterns or complex reasoning tasks to the model. This skill covers how few-shot examples guide the AI to produce desired outputs and improve behavior for specific tasks.