sharpen-prompt

Extract user intent from prompts and refine content through iterative questioning.

12|Updated Feb 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill sharpen-prompt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: sharpen-prompt
Source: https://github.com/jbrukh/skills/tree/main/skills/sharpen-prompt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jbrukh/skills --skill sharpen-prompt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Sharpening and clarifying outputs from any prompt or content by extracting real intent and guiding iterative questioning, reducing ambiguity and improving results.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Intent extraction: identify the true objective behind user text.
  • Iterative questioning: surface missing constraints, scope, and success criteria.
  • Output refinement: produce a sharper, more actionable version of the original content.
  • Use Case: You provide a vague prompt; this skill iteratively clarifies and delivers a highly targeted version.

Quick Start

I want you to sharpen this draft by extracting intent and guiding a short sequence of clarifying questions to deliver a tighter result.

Frequently Asked Questions about sharpen-prompt

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sharpen a vague LLM prompt to get better output quality?▼

To sharpen a vague LLM prompt, this skill extracts the real intent behind your text and uses iterative questioning to surface missing constraints, delivering a tighter, more actionable version of the original prompt.

What is iterative questioning for refining prompts and how does it work?▼

Iterative questioning for refining prompts works by systematically asking targeted questions to surface missing constraints, scope, and success criteria, then using those answers to produce a clearer, more actionable output.

Can I use this to refine content beyond prompts, like stories or analyses?▼

Yes, you can use this to refine content beyond prompts, because it extracts real intent from any output—whether a story, procedure, or analysis—and sharpens it for maximum impact across contexts.

How do I clarify ambiguous outputs and extract real intent from a draft?▼

To clarify ambiguous outputs and extract real intent from a draft, the skill identifies the true objective behind your text, guides iterative questioning to reduce ambiguity, and refines the content into a sharper result.

What is the best way to reduce ambiguity and improve LLM output quality?▼

The best way to reduce ambiguity and improve LLM output quality is to iteratively clarify the real intent and constraints of your content, then refine it into a tighter, more targeted result aligned with your objective.