prompt-engineering

Formalize prompt techniques for structured, reliable AI responses.

Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Xza85hrf/claude-code-agent-kit --skill prompt-engineering-xza85hrf
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: prompt-engineering
Source: https://github.com/Xza85hrf/claude-code-agent-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/meta/prompt-engineering
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Xza85hrf/claude-code-agent-kit --skill prompt-engineering-xza85hrf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps AI teams design prompts that minimize hallucinations, enforce structured outputs, and enable role-based behavior across tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Techniques selection and guidance for Zero-shot, Few-shot, Chain-of-thought, Self-consistency, Tree-of-thought, ReAct, and Role-play to improve reliability.
  • Structured output patterns and guidance on when to use JSON, XML, or Markdown formats, with schemas and validation tips.
  • Use cases include prompt design for code assistants, data analysis pipelines, content generation, and safety-aware decision support.

Quick Start

Design a prompt that combines role-play with a few-shot example to force the model to output structured JSON.

Frequently Asked Questions about prompt-engineering

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I write prompts that enforce structured JSON output from an LLM?▼

To enforce structured JSON output, apply structured output patterns with defined schemas and validation tips, combining them with role-play and few-shot examples to constrain the model's response format reliably.

What is the best way to reduce AI hallucinations in data extraction pipelines?▼

The best way to reduce AI hallucinations in data extraction pipelines is to formalize prompt behavior using techniques like few-shot examples, chain-of-thought, and self-consistency for repeatable and reliable responses.

When should I use chain-of-thought versus few-shot prompting for code generation?▼

Use few-shot prompting to demonstrate expected code formats or patterns, and apply chain-of-thought when the code generation task requires complex multi-step reasoning before producing the final output.

Can I implement role-play and ReAct techniques for AI assistants without external dependencies?▼

Yes, you can implement role-play and ReAct techniques without external dependencies by structuring your prompts to define specific roles and reasoning-action loops directly within the model instructions.

How do I design prompts for safety-aware decision support systems?▼

Design prompts for safety-aware decision support by specifying safety considerations directly within the prompt structure and using self-consistency or tree-of-thought techniques to validate reasoning paths before outputting decisions.