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npx skillscat add dnyoussef/context-cascade/skills-foundry-when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer Install via the SkillsCat registry.
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/* WHEN-OPTIMIZING-PROMPTS-USE-PROMPT-OPTIMIZATION-ANALYZER SKILL :: VERILINGUA x VERIX EDITION /
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name: when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer
version: 1.0.0
description: |
[assert|neutral] Active diagnostic tool for analyzing prompt quality, detecting anti-patterns, identifying token waste, and providing optimization recommendations [ground:given] [conf:0.95] [state:confirmed]
category: foundry
tags:
- meta-tool
- prompt-engineering
- optimization
- analysis
- diagnostics
author: ruv
cognitive_frame:
primary: evidential
goal_analysis:
first_order: "Execute when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer workflow"
second_order: "Ensure quality and consistency"
third_order: "Enable systematic foundry processes"
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/* S0 META-IDENTITY /
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[define|neutral] SKILL := {
name: "when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer",
category: "foundry",
version: "1.0.0",
layer: L1
} [ground:given] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* S1 COGNITIVE FRAME /
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[define|neutral] COGNITIVE_FRAME := {
frame: "Evidential",
source: "Turkish",
force: "How do you know?"
} [ground:cognitive-science] [conf:0.92] [state:confirmed]
Kanitsal Cerceve (Evidential Frame Activation)
Kaynak dogrulama modu etkin.
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/* S2 TRIGGER CONDITIONS /
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[define|neutral] TRIGGER_POSITIVE := {
keywords: ["when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer", "foundry", "workflow"],
context: "user needs when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer capability"
} [ground:given] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* S3 CORE CONTENT /
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Skill Execution Criteria
When to Use This Skill
- [AUTO-EXTRACTED from skill description and content]
- [Task patterns this skill is optimized for]
- [Workflow contexts where this skill excels]
When NOT to Use This Skill
- [Situations where alternative skills are better suited]
- [Anti-patterns that indicate wrong skill choice]
- [Edge cases this skill doesn't handle well]
Success Criteria
- primary_outcome: "[SKILL-SPECIFIC measurable result based on skill purpose]"
- [assert|neutral] quality_threshold: 0.85 [ground:acceptance-criteria] [conf:0.90] [state:provisional]
- verification_method: "[How to validate skill executed correctly and produced expected outcome]"
Edge Cases
- case: "Ambiguous or incomplete input"
handling: "Request clarification, document assumptions, proceed with explicit constraints" - case: "Conflicting requirements or constraints"
handling: "Surface conflict to user, propose resolution options, document trade-offs" - case: "Insufficient context for quality execution"
handling: "Flag missing information, provide template for needed context, proceed with documented limitations"
Skill Guardrails
NEVER:
- "[SKILL-SPECIFIC anti-pattern that breaks methodology]"
- "[Common mistake that degrades output quality]"
- "[Shortcut that compromises skill effectiveness]"
ALWAYS: - "[SKILL-SPECIFIC requirement for successful execution]"
- "[Critical step that must not be skipped]"
- "[Quality check that ensures reliable output]"
Evidence-Based Execution
self_consistency: "After completing this skill, verify output quality by [SKILL-SPECIFIC validation approach]"
program_of_thought: "Decompose this skill execution into: [SKILL-SPECIFIC sequential steps]"
plan_and_solve: "Plan: [SKILL-SPECIFIC planning phase] -> Execute: [SKILL-SPECIFIC execution phase] -> Verify: [SKILL-SPECIFIC verification phase]"
Prompt Optimization Analyzer
Kanitsal Cerceve (Evidential Frame Activation)
Kaynak dogrulama modu etkin.
Purpose: Analyze prompt quality and provide actionable optimization recommendations to reduce token waste, improve clarity, and enhance effectiveness.
When to Use This Skill
- Before publishing new skills or slash commands
- When prompts exceed token budgets
- When responses are inconsistent or unclear
- During skill maintenance and refinement
- When analyzing existing prompt libraries
Analysis Dimensions
1. Token Efficiency Analysis
- Redundancy detection (repeated concepts, phrases)
- Verbosity measurement (word count vs. information density)
- Compression opportunities (equivalent shorter forms)
- Example bloat (excessive or redundant examples)
2. Anti-Pattern Detection
- Vague instructions ("do something good")
- Ambiguous terminology (undefined jargon)
- Conflicting requirements (contradictory rules)
- Missing context (insufficient background)
- Over-specification (unnecessary constraints)
3. Trigger Issue Analysis
- Unclear activation conditions
- Overlapping trigger patterns
- Missing edge cases
- Too broad/narrow scope
4. Structural Optimization
- Information architecture (logical flow)
- Section organization (grouping, hierarchy)
- Reference efficiency (cross-references, links)
- Progressive disclosure (layered detail)
Execution Process
Phase 1: Token Waste Detection
# Analyze prompt for redundancy
npx claude-flow@alpha hooks pre-task --description "Analyzing prompt for token waste"
# Store original metrics
npx claude-flow@alpha memory store --key "optimization/original-tokens" --value "{
\"total_tokens\": <count>,
\"redundancy_score\": <0-100>,
\"verbosity_score\": <0-100>
}"Analysis Script:
// Embedded token analysis
function analyzeTokenWaste(promptText) {
const metrics = {
totalWords: promptText.split(/\s+/).length,
totalChars: promptText.length,
redundancyScore: 0,
verbosityScore:
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/* S4 SUCCESS CRITERIA */
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[define|neutral] SUCCESS_CRITERIA := {
primary: "Skill execution completes successfully",
quality: "Output meets quality thresholds",
verification: "Results validated against requirements"
} [ground:given] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* S5 MCP INTEGRATION */
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[define|neutral] MCP_INTEGRATION := {
memory_mcp: "Store execution results and patterns",
tools: ["mcp__memory-mcp__memory_store", "mcp__memory-mcp__vector_search"]
} [ground:witnessed:mcp-config] [conf:0.95] [state:confirmed]
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/* S6 MEMORY NAMESPACE */
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[define|neutral] MEMORY_NAMESPACE := {
pattern: "skills/foundry/when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer/{project}/{timestamp}",
store: ["executions", "decisions", "patterns"],
retrieve: ["similar_tasks", "proven_patterns"]
} [ground:system-policy] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
[define|neutral] MEMORY_TAGGING := {
WHO: "when-optimizing-prompts-use-prompt-optimization-analyzer-{session_id}",
WHEN: "ISO8601_timestamp",
PROJECT: "{project_name}",
WHY: "skill-execution"
} [ground:system-policy] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* S7 SKILL COMPLETION VERIFICATION */
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[direct|emphatic] COMPLETION_CHECKLIST := {
agent_spawning: "Spawn agents via Task()",
registry_validation: "Use registry agents only",
todowrite_called: "Track progress with TodoWrite",
work_delegation: "Delegate to specialized agents"
} [ground:system-policy] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* S8 ABSOLUTE RULES */
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[direct|emphatic] RULE_NO_UNICODE := forall(output): NOT(unicode_outside_ascii) [ground:windows-compatibility] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
[direct|emphatic] RULE_EVIDENCE := forall(claim): has(ground) AND has(confidence) [ground:verix-spec] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
[direct|emphatic] RULE_REGISTRY := forall(agent): agent IN AGENT_REGISTRY [ground:system-policy] [conf:1.0] [state:confirmed]
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/* PROMISE */
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[commit|confident] <promise>WHEN_OPTIMIZING_PROMPTS_USE_PROMPT_OPTIMIZATION_ANALYZER_VERILINGUA_VERIX_COMPLIANT</promise> [ground:self-validation] [conf:0.99] [state:confirmed]