system-prompts

A tool for generating/maintaining documentation for arbitrary Unix-style command-line tools.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/oh-my-pi --skill system-prompts-az9713
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
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Skill: system-prompts
Source: https://github.com/az9713/oh-my-pi/tree/main/.claude/skills/system-prompts
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/az9713/oh-my-pi --skill system-prompts-az9713

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a comprehensive guide to writing effective system prompts and tool documentation, enabling users to significantly improve AI agent performance and reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prompt Engineering Techniques: Learn empirically-validated methods to boost AI performance by 15-30%.
  • XML Tag Hierarchy: Understand and apply a structured tagging system for clear instruction and enforcement.
  • Structural Templates: Provides ready-to-use templates for tool documentation and agent definitions.
  • Use Case: Improve your AI assistant's ability to follow complex instructions by implementing the critical tag hierarchy and context positioning rules.

Quick Start

Use the system-prompts skill to generate a tool documentation template for a new 'code-linter' tool.

Frequently Asked Questions about system-prompts

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

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How do I write effective system prompts for AI agents?▼

Writing effective system prompts for AI agents involves using structured XML tag hierarchies and structural templates to enforce clear instructions, which can improve AI performance by 15-30%. This approach ensures reliable communication and validated methods.

What is the best way to structure tool documentation for LLMs?▼

The best way to structure tool documentation for LLMs is to use ready-to-use structural templates and a critical tag hierarchy. This ensures the AI agent accurately understands and executes complex tool instructions.

How does XML tag hierarchy improve AI agent performance?▼

XML tag hierarchy improves AI agent performance by providing a structured tagging system for clear instruction enforcement and context positioning. This empirically-validated method significantly boosts the model's ability to follow complex instructions.

Can I use structural templates for agent definitions and tool documentation?▼

Yes, you can use structural templates for both agent definitions and tool documentation. These templates provide a standardized format that helps AI agents process instructions reliably and consistently.

Why do my AI agents fail to follow complex instructions?▼

AI agents often fail to follow complex instructions due to poorly structured system prompts lacking a critical tag hierarchy. Implementing structured communication and validated prompt engineering techniques can resolve these performance issues.

When do I need advanced prompt engineering techniques for LLMs?▼

You need advanced prompt engineering techniques for LLMs when building AI agents that require high-impact interventions and strict instruction adherence. This is essential for improving reliability and performance in complex agent development.