empirical-prompt-tuning

Run prompts through a white-box execution agent and collect evaluation reports.

Updated Jul 10, 2023
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles --skill empirical-prompt-tuning-iamtatsuki05
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: empirical-prompt-tuning
Source: https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles/tree/main/dotfiles/.agent/skills/empirical-prompt-tuning
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/iamtatsuki05/dotfiles --skill empirical-prompt-tuning-iamtatsuki05

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Empirical Prompt Tuning provides a bias-free method to evaluate and iterate on prompts and skills by running them through an execution agent and collecting both execution self-reports and instruction-side metrics, enabling rapid, data-driven improvements after creating or revising prompts or when agent behavior deviates from expectations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Iterative evaluation workflow that dispatches a subagent to execute prompts and produce a structured report.
  • Includes predefined evaluation scenarios, a requirements checklist, and a feedback loop to guide minimal, targeted prompt improvements.
  • Use cases include refining slash commands, task prompts, and other agent directives to improve robustness and reduce ambiguity.

Quick Start

Dispatch an empirical evaluation session for a target prompt and collect the results to guide iterative refinement.

Frequently Asked Questions about empirical-prompt-tuning

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

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How do I iteratively improve prompts using empirical evaluation?▼

Empirical prompt tuning improves prompts by dispatching a subagent to execute them across predefined scenarios, collecting structured execution reports and instruction-side metrics to guide minimal, targeted patches.

What metrics are collected during prompt evaluation?▼

Prompt evaluation collects structured artifacts including a requirements checklist, tool usage data, execution duration, and qualitative self-reports to diagnose unexpected agent behavior and drive data-driven improvements.

How do I diagnose unexpected agent behavior from a revised prompt?▼

You diagnose unexpected agent behavior by running the revised prompt through a white-box execution agent, analyzing the generated execution reports, and applying minimal patching based on the feedback loop to converge on expected results.

Can I use empirical evaluation to refine slash commands and task prompts?▼

Yes, empirical evaluation is designed for refining slash commands, task prompts, and other agent directives by iterating with a subagent across scenarios to improve robustness and reduce ambiguity.

What is the best way to reduce ambiguity in agent directives?▼

The best way to reduce ambiguity is applying an iterative evaluation workflow that uses a requirements checklist and feedback loop to guide minimal, targeted prompt improvements until the agent behavior converges with expectations.

Do I need a white-box execution agent to evaluate prompt performance?▼

Yes, empirical prompt tuning requires a white-box execution agent to run the target prompts, generate structured evaluation artifacts, and provide the self-reports needed for bias-free, data-driven improvements.