Prompting

Generate and compose prompts using Handlebars templates with YAML or JSON data.

1|Updated Jun 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill prompting-starlink-awaken
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Skill: Prompting
Source: https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal/tree/main/templates/packs/Prompting/src
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/starlink-awaken/pai-universal --skill prompting-starlink-awaken

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a centralized, reusable framework for designing, rendering, and managing prompts as programmable modules, enabling scalable meta-prompting and prompt engineering across agents, evaluations, and workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standards.md-based best practices, context-engineering principles, and Fabric-style prompt patterns to guide prompt design.
  • Templates & Tools: Handlebars-based templating and a rendering engine to compose prompts from data, templates, and partials.
  • Use Cases: Generate agent briefs, eval prompts, and workflow prompts by composing standard primitives and data sources.

Quick Start

Render a sample agent briefing by running RenderTemplate with Primitives/Briefing.hbs and Data/Agents.yaml.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prompting

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage prompt engineering templates at scale for multiple AI agents?

Prompt engineering templates at scale are managed by composing programmable modules using a Handlebars rendering engine and YAML/JSON data sources. This framework allows you to generate and standardize agent briefs and workflow prompts centrally.

What is meta-prompting and how does a templating system apply to it?

Meta-prompting is the practice of programmatically generating and optimizing prompts. A Handlebars-based templating system applies to this by rendering prompts from standard primitives and data sources, enabling scalable composition across agents and evaluations.

Can I use YAML and JSON data sources to generate agent briefs automatically?

Yes, you can generate agent briefs automatically by running the RenderTemplate engine with Handlebars templates and YAML/JSON data sources. This composes standardized prompts directly from your structured data files.

How do I compose evaluation prompts using a programmatic framework?

Compose evaluation prompts by applying context-engineering principles and Fabric-style prompt patterns through a rendering engine. You combine standard template primitives with structured data sources to generate consistent eval prompts.

Does this prompt optimization framework work without external dependencies?

Yes, this prompt optimization framework operates without external dependencies. It relies entirely on an internal Handlebars-based rendering engine and standard YAML/JSON data sources to compose and manage prompt templates.

When should I use a programmatic prompt template instead of writing prompts manually?

Use a programmatic prompt template when you need to scale meta-prompting across multiple agents, evaluations, or development workflows. It replaces manual writing with reusable, standardized modules rendered from data sources for consistency.