prompt-optimizer

Optimize text classification prompts through iterative refinement and performance metrics.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nealcaren/sociology-skillset --skill prompt-optimizer-nealcaren
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: prompt-optimizer
Source: https://github.com/nealcaren/sociology-skillset/tree/main/plugins/sociology-skillset/skills/prompt-optimizer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nealcaren/sociology-skillset --skill prompt-optimizer-nealcaren

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps researchers systematically improve the wording and structure of prompts for text classification tasks, reducing misclassification and accelerating development of production-grade classification prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Grounded, phase-driven prompt design for both single-dimension and multi-dimension classification workflows.
  • Immersion-based label grounding: seed definitions anchored in real text patterns, with error-driven refinement and focused re-immersion when needed.
  • Robust evaluation framework: dev/test splits, macro-F1 and per-class metrics, and diagnostic tools (confusion matrix) to guide improvements.
  • Diversity and deployment focus: explore multiple prompt architectures, then merge strongest elements into production-ready prompts and code.
  • Comprehensive outputs: final prompts, structured documentation (prompt cards, method narratives), and deployment-ready batch processing templates in Python and R.

Quick Start

Start by running a seed prompt against your labeled sample texts to initiate iterative improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-optimizer

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I optimize prompts for text classification tasks?

You can optimize text classification prompts by running a seed prompt against labeled sample texts to initiate iterative, phase-driven improvements. The workflow refines label definitions anchored in real text patterns to reduce misclassification and generate production-grade prompts.

What is the best way to evaluate LLM prompt performance for predefined categories?

Evaluating LLM prompt performance involves using dev/test splits, macro-F1 scores, per-class metrics, and diagnostic confusion matrices. This phase-driven evaluation framework guides targeted improvements and helps identify specific classification errors across dimensions.

Can I use this prompt optimization workflow for multi-dimension text classification?

Yes, this prompt optimization workflow supports multi-dimension text classification. It provides per-dimension optimization and phase-driven diagnostics, allowing you to systematically refine prompts across multiple predefined categories simultaneously.

How do I reduce misclassification errors when designing LLM classification prompts?

To reduce misclassification errors, the workflow uses immersion-based label grounding with error-driven refinement and focused re-immersion. This approach anchors label definitions in real text patterns and iteratively improves them based on diagnostic feedback.

What deployment code formats are generated for optimized text classification prompts?

The workflow generates deployment-ready batch processing templates in Python and R. These outputs include the final optimized prompt text, performance metrics, and structured documentation like prompt cards and method narratives for immediate integration.