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prompter

Crafts structured prompts for delegating tasks to subagents using a seven-step framework.

1|Updated May 4, 2026
Search Tags:#prompt engineering#multi-agent#task delegation#subagent delegation#xml structure#prompt template#few-shot examples
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wesbragagt/nixos-config --skill prompter-wesbragagt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: prompter
Source: https://github.com/wesbragagt/nixos-config/tree/main/home/skills/prompter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wesbragagt/nixos-config --skill prompter-wesbragagt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Delegating work to subagents often fails because prompts are vague, lack context, or omit success criteria, producing low-quality or unusable results. This Skill provides a systematic framework for writing delegation prompts that consistently yield high-quality subagent output. ## Core Features & Use Cases - 7-Step Prompt Framework: Covers intent definition, context, XML structuring, few-shot examples, role assignment, verification criteria, and return requirements. - Ready-to-Use Templates: Provides a reusable XML delegation template plus specialized patterns for code, research, and analysis tasks. - Quality Checklist & Anti-Patterns: Includes a pre-delegation checklist and a list of common mistakes (vague instructions, missing context, no verification) to avoid. - Use Case: Before asking a subagent to refactor a payment-processing function, use this Skill to build a prompt that specifies the role, constraints, verification steps, and exact return format so the subagent delivers reviewable, correct code. ## Quick Start Ask the AI to use the prompter skill to write a delegation prompt for a subagent that reviews your code for security issues.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a good prompt for delegating tasks to a subagent?▼

Follow the seven-step framework: define clear intent and output, provide context and motivation, structure with XML tags, add few-shot examples, specify the role and behavior, define verification criteria, and set explicit return requirements.

What structure should a subagent delegation prompt use?▼

Use XML tags to separate concerns: role, context, task, constraints, input, output_format, verification, and return. This unambiguous structure helps the subagent parse instructions, data, and success criteria independently.

Why do subagent prompts produce poor results?▼

Common causes are vague instructions, missing context about why the task matters, negative-only constraints, no verification criteria, and unspecified output format. The Skill's anti-patterns section lists these mistakes with corrections.

How many examples should a delegation prompt include?▼

Include three to five relevant, diverse few-shot examples wrapped in XML example tags, each showing a sample input and its expected output. Examples are most important for complex or ambiguous tasks.

When should I not use a structured delegation prompt?▼

Very simple, single-step tasks may not need the full template. The framework is designed for delegating substantive work where correctness matters, such as code changes, research, or multi-file analysis.

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