sharpen-prompt

Extract user intent from prompts and refine content through iterative questioning.

12|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill sharpen-prompt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sharpen-prompt
Source: https://github.com/jbrukh/skills/tree/main/skills/sharpen-prompt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill sharpen-prompt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sharpening and clarifying outputs from any prompt or content by extracting real intent and guiding iterative questioning, reducing ambiguity and improving results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intent extraction: identify the true objective behind user text.
  • Iterative questioning: surface missing constraints, scope, and success criteria.
  • Output refinement: produce a sharper, more actionable version of the original content.
  • Use Case: You provide a vague prompt; this skill iteratively clarifies and delivers a highly targeted version.

Quick Start

I want you to sharpen this draft by extracting intent and guiding a short sequence of clarifying questions to deliver a tighter result.

Frequently Asked Questions about sharpen-prompt

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sharpen a vague LLM prompt to get better output quality?

To sharpen a vague LLM prompt, this skill extracts the real intent behind your text and uses iterative questioning to surface missing constraints, delivering a tighter, more actionable version of the original prompt.

What is iterative questioning for refining prompts and how does it work?

Iterative questioning for refining prompts works by systematically asking targeted questions to surface missing constraints, scope, and success criteria, then using those answers to produce a clearer, more actionable output.

Can I use this to refine content beyond prompts, like stories or analyses?

Yes, you can use this to refine content beyond prompts, because it extracts real intent from any output—whether a story, procedure, or analysis—and sharpens it for maximum impact across contexts.

How do I clarify ambiguous outputs and extract real intent from a draft?

To clarify ambiguous outputs and extract real intent from a draft, the skill identifies the true objective behind your text, guides iterative questioning to reduce ambiguity, and refines the content into a sharper result.

What is the best way to reduce ambiguity and improve LLM output quality?

The best way to reduce ambiguity and improve LLM output quality is to iteratively clarify the real intent and constraints of your content, then refine it into a tighter, more targeted result aligned with your objective.