Prompting

Render Handlebars templates into prompts from YAML data.

186|24|Updated Jan 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode --skill prompting-steffen025
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Skill: Prompting
Source: https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode/tree/main/.opencode/skills/Prompting
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Steffen025/pai-opencode --skill prompting-steffen025

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill enables systematic meta-prompting and template generation to standardize and accelerate prompt engineering.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Templates Library: Reuse common prompt primitives (Roster, Voice, Structure, Briefing, Gate) to compose robust prompts.
  • Meta-Prompting: Generate prompts that write prompts, enabling dynamic agent workflows and multi-context prompts.
  • Rendering & Validation: Render prompts from YAML data and validate structure with built-in checks to reduce errors.
  • Use Case: Build a standardized prompting workflow for an AI research assistant that analyzes sources and composes structured briefs.

Quick Start

To generate a meta-prompt, provide a task description and let the system assemble a target prompt using the Ultimate Prompt Template. For example, ask: "Create a structured research briefing for evaluating multiple sources on climate policy." Then render with the template engine: bun run RenderTemplate.ts --template Primitives/Briefing.hbs --data Data/Agents.yaml --output Compiled/MetaPrompt.md

Frequently Asked Questions about Prompting

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

FAQPage Schema
What is meta-prompting and how does it standardize prompt engineering workflows?

Meta-prompting is a software-driven approach that generates prompts capable of writing other prompts. It standardizes prompt engineering by using a Handlebars-based templating system and a canonical frontmatter schema to assemble dynamic prompts for multi-context AI agent workflows.

How do I generate and render dynamic prompts from YAML data for AI agents?

To generate and render dynamic prompts from YAML data, use a rendering tool to assemble templates with structured data. Execute the rendering script by specifying the Handlebars template file, the YAML data source, and the output markdown file path to compile the final prompt.

Can I use Handlebars templates to build multi-context prompts across different AI providers?

Yes, you can use Handlebars templates to build multi-context prompts across various AI providers. The system applies a standardized, software-driven approach that relies on reusable prompt primitives to compose robust, provider-agnostic prompts for dynamic agent workflows.

What is the best way to structure reusable prompt primitives for AI research assistants?

The best way to structure reusable prompt primitives is to utilize a templates library containing components like Roster, Voice, Structure, Briefing, and Gate. These primitives allow you to systematically compose robust prompts for tasks such as analyzing sources and creating structured research briefs.

Does template-based prompt generation validate the structure of assembled prompts to reduce errors?

Yes, template-based prompt generation validates the structure of assembled prompts. The rendering and validation process includes built-in checks that verify the compiled prompt against the canonical frontmatter schema, significantly reducing structural errors before deployment.