Why does this skill use multishot examples?

Multishot examples provide both successful and unsuccessful instances of a task, helping the AI understand the nuance of what is required and providing a clear pattern to follow.

What is the benefit of adding 'motivation' to constraints?

By explaining why a constraint exists (e.g., 'Avoid X because it causes Y'), the AI understands the underlying logic, which leads to better adherence than simple negative commands.

How does the subagent testing work?

The skill launches a temporary subagent to execute the newly improved prompt against specific test scenarios, allowing you to see the real-world performance before finalizing changes.

What are XML tags in prompt engineering?

XML tags like , , and help Claude logically separate different parts of a prompt, which significantly improves its ability to follow complex instructions.

Claude Prompt Optimizer

Name: Claude Prompt Optimizer
Author: mshuffett

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Refines prompts and slash commands using advanced Claude best practices like XML structuring and multishot examples.

This skill empowers Claude to optimize its own instructions and output styles by applying sophisticated prompt engineering techniques. It transforms vague requests into structured, high-performance prompts utilizing XML tags, specific role-playing personas, and multi-step reasoning chains. By incorporating a testing phase with subagents and providing before-and-after comparisons, it ensures that every prompt improvement is validated and effective before implementation, making it an essential tool for developers building custom AI workflows.

Características Principales

01Multishot example generation including 'good' and 'bad' cases

02Automated subagent testing for prompt validation before committing

03Role-based persona definition for specialized task execution

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05XML-based prompt structuring for improved instructional clarity

06Chain-of-thought reasoning using step-by-step guidance tags

Casos de Uso

01Refining existing slash commands to reduce hallucinations and improve accuracy

02Standardizing project documentation and output formats across a development team

03Creating specialized personas for code reviews, architecture planning, or debugging

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add mshuffett/dotfiles prompt-engineering

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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