skill-meta-prompt

Generate structured meta-prompts with multi-phase orchestration and verification steps.

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One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus --skill skill-meta-prompt
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Skill: skill-meta-prompt
Source: https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus/tree/main/skills/skill-meta-prompt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nyldn/claude-octopus --skill skill-meta-prompt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables the generation of optimized, verifiable prompts using proven meta-prompting techniques to reduce hallucinations and improve outcome reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured, multi-phase prompt design (gather requirements, analyze tasks, assign experts, verify outputs, and format results)
  • Dynamic role assignment and specialized expert utilization for complex prompts
  • Built-in verification steps and explicit uncertainty handling to guard against errors
  • Ready-to-use templates for robust prompt orchestration across domains

Quick Start

Provide your task goal and I will generate a complete meta-prompt you can use to drive a multi-model workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions about skill-meta-prompt

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create structured prompts that reduce hallucinations?

You can create structured prompts that reduce hallucinations by using a meta-prompt to orchestrate requirement gathering, expert role assignment, and built-in verification steps. This multi-phase approach forces explicit uncertainty handling to maximize output reliability.

What is meta-prompting and how does it work for complex tasks?

Meta-prompting is a technique that automates prompt generation by decomposing tasks, assigning specialized expert roles, and applying verification checks. It works by orchestrating a multi-phase process to produce a structured prompt with explicit constraints and validation rules.

How do I generate prompts with built-in verification and uncertainty handling?

You generate prompts with built-in verification by defining explicit validation steps and uncertainty handling rules within the prompt structure. This ensures the AI follows a multi-phase process covering requirement gathering, expert analysis, and output verification before delivering results.

What's the best way to assign expert roles in prompt engineering?

The best way to assign expert roles is to use dynamic role assignment within a structured meta-prompt. This approach matches specific task segments to specialized expert roles, ensuring complex requirements are handled by targeted instructions and verified outputs.

Can I use a single prompt to orchestrate a multi-phase generation workflow?

Yes, you can use a single structured meta-prompt to orchestrate a complete multi-phase generation workflow. It handles requirement gathering, task decomposition, expert assignment, verification, and structured output formatting in one continuous process.

When do I need to use a meta-prompt instead of a standard prompt?

You need a meta-prompt when your task requires high reliability, structured output, and complex task decomposition. It is essential when standard prompts fail to provide the verification steps, expert role assignment, and uncertainty handling needed to prevent errors.