smith-prompts

Define and enforce prompt engineering standards for AGENTS.md and caching workflows.

1|Updated Nov 25, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tianjianjiang/smith --skill smith-prompts
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: smith-prompts
Source: https://github.com/tianjianjiang/smith/tree/main/smith-prompts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tianjianjiang/smith --skill smith-prompts

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Inconsistent prompt design and uncontrolled prompt usage lead to unreliable AI interactions and inflated costs. This skill provides a standardized framework for prompt engineering, caching strategies, and structured AGENTS.md guidance to improve reliability and efficiency.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Define and enforce caching rules to reduce latency and compute costs
  • Provide progressive disclosure patterns and structured output guidance
  • Align AGENTS.md workflow and prompt design across projects

Quick Start

Apply the caching, progressive disclosure, and structured output rules to your next AGENTS.md and related prompts to standardize interactions.

Frequently Asked Questions about smith-prompts

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

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How do I enforce prompt engineering standards to improve AI interaction reliability?

To enforce prompt engineering standards, apply a standardized framework for prompt creation, AGENTS.md guidance, and caching workflows across projects. This reduces inconsistent design and controls usage to improve reliability.

What are progressive disclosure patterns for token-efficiency in prompt design?

Progressive disclosure patterns optimize token-efficiency by structuring prompts to reveal information sequentially. This approach limits unnecessary context exposure, reducing latency and compute costs during AI interactions.

How do I set up caching rules for AI interactions in an AGENTS.md file?

Set up caching rules in AGENTS.md by defining standardized instructions that govern how AI interactions are stored and retrieved. This framework reduces latency, prevents uncontrolled usage, and cuts compute costs.

Best way to standardize structured output guidance across multiple AI projects?

The best way to standardize structured output guidance is to implement a unified framework that aligns AGENTS.md workflows and prompt design. This ensures consistent cross-platform output and reliable AI interactions.

Why does inconsistent prompt design lead to inflated costs and unreliable AI outputs?

Inconsistent prompt design causes inflated costs and unreliable outputs because uncontrolled usage lacks caching rules and token-efficiency. Without standardized AGENTS.md guidance, AI interactions vary and waste compute resources.