shape-your-agent

Craft a tailored system prompt that shapes an AI agent's behavior and tone.

1|Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo --skill shape-your-agent-sanity-labs
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: shape-your-agent
Source: https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo/tree/main/.agents/skills/shape-your-agent
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sanity-labs/pup-finder-demo --skill shape-your-agent-sanity-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Users often lack a clear, concise system prompt for their AI agents, leading to inappropriate tone, unwanted behavior, or missed guardrails.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Interactive session that walks users through role definition, tone, verbosity, and boundary setting.
  • Prompt drafting guidance to produce a concise 200‑400 word system prompt without overlapping instruction fields.
  • Validation checklist ensuring the prompt is effective, non‑redundant, and under 500 words, suitable for support bots, sales assistants, or internal tools.

Quick Start

Run the shape-your-agent skill and follow the prompts to define your agent’s system prompt.

Frequently Asked Questions about shape-your-agent

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a system prompt that sets guardrails and tone for an AI agent?▼

To create a system prompt with guardrails and tone, you need an interactive session that walks you through role definition, verbosity, and boundary setting. This approach drafts a concise prompt ensuring your agent adheres to specific personality and refusal rules.

What is the recommended length for an AI agent system prompt under MCP constraints?▼

The recommended length for an AI agent system prompt under MCP constraints is under 500 words. Ideally, the prompt drafting process targets a concise 200-400 word range to ensure no overlap with instruction fields while maintaining effective agent behavior.

How do I configure refusal rules and personality for a customer support AI agent?▼

To configure refusal rules and personality for a customer support AI agent, use interactive guidance to define boundaries and communication style. This process validates that your prompt is non-redundant and effectively shapes the desired support tone without overlapping instructions.

Can I use this system prompt drafting process for internal tools and sales assistants?▼

Yes, you can use this system prompt drafting process for internal tools and sales assistants. The interactive validation checklist ensures the generated prompt is effective, non-redundant, and suitable for various agent contexts, including customer support bots and internal operations.

Why does my AI agent system prompt overlap with instruction fields?▼

Your AI agent system prompt overlaps with instruction fields when it lacks concise boundary setting. Using a guided validation checklist ensures the drafted prompt avoids redundancy, stays under 500 words, and strictly separates personality and guardrails from operational instructions.