prompt-engineering

Provide structured patterns and best practices for crafting robust agent prompts.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jr2804/prompts --skill prompt-engineering-jr2804
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/jr2804/prompts/tree/main/skills/misc/prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jr2804/prompts --skill prompt-engineering-jr2804

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps teams and individuals design effective prompts for agents and sub-agents, improving reliability, control, and output quality in LLM-based workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompt patterns: Provides actionable patterns like few-shot, chain-of-thought, template systems, and system prompts.
  • Practical guidance: Best practices for avoiding common pitfalls and ensuring reproducibility.
  • Use Case: Design production prompts for automated assistants, create reusable templates, and optimize prompts for consistent results across tasks.

Quick Start

Create a production-ready prompt template for a code-review assistant that analyzes pull requests, applies a reviewer checklist, and outputs structured feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering

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

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What is the best way to structure LLM prompts for automated agents?▼

To structure LLM prompts for automated agents, apply actionable patterns like few-shot learning, chain-of-thought prompting, and template systems to maximize reliability, controllability, and output quality across diverse tasks.

How do I create a reusable prompt template for a code-review assistant?▼

Create a reusable prompt template by defining system prompts and applying structured patterns that instruct the assistant to analyze pull requests, apply a reviewer checklist, and output structured feedback consistently.

How does chain-of-thought prompting improve LLM output quality?▼

Chain-of-thought prompting improves LLM output quality by guiding the model through intermediate reasoning steps, which enhances reliability and controllability for complex tasks performed by agents and sub-agents.

What are common pitfalls when designing prompts for sub-agents?▼

Common pitfalls when designing prompts for sub-agents include lacking reproducibility and failing to use structured patterns like few-shot learning or system prompts, which this skill addresses through established best practices.

Can I use few-shot learning to optimize prompts for consistent results across tasks?▼

Yes, you can use few-shot learning to optimize prompts by providing specific examples within the prompt, ensuring consistent results and reliable outputs across diverse tasks for LLM-based workflows.