prompt-optimizer

TCRO-structured prompts break requests into Task, Context, Requirements, and Output format, making vague prompts precise for code generation. This Skill applies TCRO templates to your initial prompt, then validates and refines it through phases until Claude Code produces the exact output you need.

TCRO (Task, Context, Requirements, Output) is a structured framework for writing prompts that eliminates ambiguity. Use it when initial prompts fail to produce results, when scaling multi-step workflows, or when you need consistent output formatting across repeated code tasks.

Phase-based prompt development separates each workflow stage and applies constraints at each phase. This Skill selects templates by task type, adds negative constraints, and validates phase transitions so each step builds on the previous one without losing intent.

Yes. TCRO templates diagnose why prompts fail by identifying missing context, unclear requirements, or malformed output specs. This Skill restructures your existing prompt using the template for your task type, then resubmits it with explicit constraints and formatting rules.

Unstructured prompts rely on trial and error; TCRO separates concern into discrete, reusable components so results are predictable and repeatable. This Skill accelerates debugging by pinpointing which component (task clarity, context, requirements, or output format) caused the failure.

No. This Skill teaches TCRO structure through templates and guides you through phase-based composition. Start by identifying your task type; the Skill selects a matching template and walks you through filling in Task, Context, Requirements, and Output fields.