This skill should be used when the user asks to "refine a prompt", "optimize a prompt", "improve my prompt", "rewrite prompt for LLM", "craft a better prompt", or mentions prompt engineering, prompt optimization, or appending to PROMPT.md.
Install
npx skillscat add paulrberg/dot-agents/refine-prompt Install via the SkillsCat registry.
SKILL.md
Context
- Working directory: !
pwd - Request: $ARGUMENTS
Task
You are an expert prompt engineer. Create an optimized prompt based on $ARGUMENTS.
1. Craft the Prompt
Apply relevant techniques:
- Few-shot examples (when helpful)
- Chain-of-thought reasoning
- Role/perspective setting
- Output format specification
- Constraints and boundaries
- Self-consistency checks
Structure with:
- Clear role definition (if applicable)
- Explicit task description
- Expected output format
- Constraints and guidelines
2. Display the Result
Show the complete prompt in a code block, ready to copy:
[Complete prompt text]Briefly note which techniques you applied and why.
3. Save to .ai/PROMPT.md
First ensure the directory exists: mkdir -p .ai
If .ai/PROMPT.md exists:
Read current contents and append:
---
## [Brief title from $ARGUMENTS]
[The optimized prompt]If .ai/PROMPT.md does not exist:
Create with:
# Optimized Prompts
## [Brief title from $ARGUMENTS]
[The optimized prompt]Confirm: "Saved to .ai/PROMPT.md"