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creating-process-files

Creates process files - text as code instructions for reliable AI workflows. Use when creating new process files.

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SKILL.md

Creating Process Files

STARTER_CHARACTER = ⚙️

Description

This skill helps make new process files or fine tune existing ones.
A process file describes a structured sequence of steps for AI to follow to create a predictable output.
Process files are content neutral to the project.

Steps

This process has these distinct phases:

  1. Interview Phase - Ask for the pieces of the process file that we are going to build
  2. Draft Phase - Create the initial version of the process file
  3. Clarification Phase - Ask any clarifying questions about the process file
  4. Simplification Phase - Remove unnecessary content

Pieces

  • [FILE_NAME]
  • [HEADER]
  • [STARTER_CHARACTER]
  • Steps
    • Title
    • Details
    • Sub-steps (optional)
  • [DESCRIPTION]

Interview Protocol

Ask one question at a time.
If you are giving options, give a list to choose from.

Phases

Phase 1: Interview

  1. Read the provided file, and ask for the [FILE_NAME] if not provided.
  2. Ask for the [HEADER] for the file.
  3. Ask for a small [DESCRIPTION] of what this process is going to achieve.
  4. Ask for the [STARTER_CHARACTER] emoji. A STARTER_CHARACTER is a marker (usually an emoji) that appears at the beginning of each response to indicate that the context window is intact and rules are being followed. Suggest 5-8 appropriate emoji based on the process topic.
  5. We need a list of steps. Ask for each step in the process, one at a time. If anything is unclear about a step, ask clarifying questions.
  6. Identify any missing steps that would achieve the stated description of the process.

Phase 2: Draft

Create the initial version of the process file, or revise it if it already exists.
Ask to review it.

Phase 3: Clarification

Read the draft created in phase 2.
Check for inconsistencies, contradictions, or missing information.
If any are found, ask clarifying questions one at a time.

Phase 4: Simplification

Review the process file created in phase 2 and simplify. Be as concise as possible.

Examples

For an example of a process file, examine this file itself.