system-prompts

Write and edit AI agent system prompts adhering to RFC 2119 standards.

Updated Mar 26, 2025

Search Tags:#AI agent #prompt design #system prompts #RFC 2119 #AI tool documentation

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/ricardoalt1515/.config --skill system-prompts-ricardoalt1515

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: system-prompts
Source: https://github.com/ricardoalt1515/.config/tree/main/agents/skills/system-prompts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ricardoalt1515/.config --skill system-prompts-ricardoalt1515

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation and editing of system prompts, ensuring they are precise, clear, and RFC-compliant.

Core Features & Use Cases

RFC-Compliant Prompt Creation: Guides the user in crafting system prompts that adhere to RFC 2119 standards.
Tag Usage: Offers guidance on using tags effectively for structuring prompts.
Normative Language: Provides rules for using normative language in prompts.
Density and Voice: Ensures prompts are concise and written in a direct, imperative voice.
Positioning: Instructs on the optimal placement of critical and reference material in prompts.
Use Case: Ideal for developers and engineers who need to write or modify prompts for AI agents and tools.

Quick Start

Use the system-prompts skill to create a new prompt for your AI agent, ensuring it adheres to the RFC 2119 guidelines and includes all necessary tags and conventions.

Frequently Asked Questions about system-prompts

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I write system prompts for AI agents that are clear and precise?▼

To write clear system prompts, use a direct, imperative voice and structure content with tags for optimal placement of critical material. This ensures AI agents process instructions with high precision and reduced ambiguity.

What is RFC 2119 compliance and when do I need it for prompt design?▼

RFC 2119 compliance uses normative language like MUST and SHOULD to define strict behavioral rules in system prompts. You need it when creating SKILL.md files to ensure AI agent definitions are unambiguous and structurally sound.

Does my AI tool documentation require normative language to function correctly?▼

AI tool documentation benefits from normative language to enforce strict operational boundaries. Applying RFC 2119 standards ensures the agent understands mandatory actions versus optional behaviors, significantly reducing execution errors.

What is the best way to structure a SKILL.md file for an AI agent definition?▼

The best way to structure a SKILL.md file is by using tags for organization and positioning critical reference material optimally. This approach maintains prompt density and ensures the agent prioritizes instructions correctly.

How do I edit existing system prompts to improve density and voice?▼

To edit system prompts for better density and voice, rewrite instructions to be concise and use a direct, imperative tone. This eliminates filler and ensures the AI agent receives clear, actionable commands.

Why do my AI agent prompts fail to follow instructions consistently?▼

AI agent prompts fail when lacking normative language and proper tag usage. By applying RFC 2119 standards and structuring prompts with clear density and imperative voice, you enforce strict behavioral boundaries that yield consistent results.