shape-your-agent

Craft a tailored system prompt that shapes an AI agent's behavior and tone.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo --skill shape-your-agent-sanity-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shape-your-agent
Source: https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo/tree/main/.agents/skills/shape-your-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo --skill shape-your-agent-sanity-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often lack a clear, concise system prompt for their AI agents, leading to inappropriate tone, unwanted behavior, or missed guardrails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive session that walks users through role definition, tone, verbosity, and boundary setting.
  • Prompt drafting guidance to produce a concise 200‑400 word system prompt without overlapping instruction fields.
  • Validation checklist ensuring the prompt is effective, non‑redundant, and under 500 words, suitable for support bots, sales assistants, or internal tools.

Quick Start

Run the shape-your-agent skill and follow the prompts to define your agent’s system prompt.

Frequently Asked Questions about shape-your-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a system prompt that sets guardrails and tone for an AI agent?

To create a system prompt with guardrails and tone, you need an interactive session that walks you through role definition, verbosity, and boundary setting. This approach drafts a concise prompt ensuring your agent adheres to specific personality and refusal rules.

What is the recommended length for an AI agent system prompt under MCP constraints?

The recommended length for an AI agent system prompt under MCP constraints is under 500 words. Ideally, the prompt drafting process targets a concise 200-400 word range to ensure no overlap with instruction fields while maintaining effective agent behavior.

How do I configure refusal rules and personality for a customer support AI agent?

To configure refusal rules and personality for a customer support AI agent, use interactive guidance to define boundaries and communication style. This process validates that your prompt is non-redundant and effectively shapes the desired support tone without overlapping instructions.

Can I use this system prompt drafting process for internal tools and sales assistants?

Yes, you can use this system prompt drafting process for internal tools and sales assistants. The interactive validation checklist ensures the generated prompt is effective, non-redundant, and suitable for various agent contexts, including customer support bots and internal operations.

Why does my AI agent system prompt overlap with instruction fields?

Your AI agent system prompt overlaps with instruction fields when it lacks concise boundary setting. Using a guided validation checklist ensures the drafted prompt avoids redundancy, stays under 500 words, and strictly separates personality and guardrails from operational instructions.